Qi Jin pursed his lips, suppressed the anger in his heart, lowered his eyes and said: "I have violated my etiquette before the emperor, and I deserve death."
It was so quiet in the main hall that you could hear a pin drop.
Emperor Mu sat on the dragon chair and listened to the argument between the two with an expressionless expression on his face.
The atmosphere in the hall was oppressive and solemn, making people uneasy.
Rong Cang withdrew his gaze, lowered his eyes and said, "Father, Rong Zhen."
Emperor Mu said calmly: "Say."
Rong Cang said calmly: "My son has been at the border for ten years. Although there are not so many intrigues and plots in the military camp compared to the court, you need strategies when fighting the enemy. Soldiers are crafty, and I am not bad at it."
Emperor Mu seemed to know what he wanted to say, and nodded thoughtfully, but did not interrupt.
All civil and military officials in the court did not say a word, feeling this moment of peace with lingering fear.
"My son understands Mobei's fighting methods and the cunning and barbaric temperament of Mobei people. Moreover, I think I am good at recognizing people and will not be easily deceived by others. When Qi Jin was captured by Mobei, the army Some generals discussed this matter with their ministers, and they had the same idea as Taifu Qin, suspecting that the capture of Prince Qi was due to a conspiracy between him and Mo Bei, but in the end the truth was found out and it was not the case."
"My son risked his life to save Qi Jin all out of concern for the safety of his family and country, because the Marquis Zhongyi and the eldest princess only have one son, Qi Jin. If my son didn't save him, once something happened to Qi Jin, no one would I can’t guarantee how Marquis Zhongyi and the eldest princess will react.”
"I later found out the truth. Qi Jin was living well in southern Xinjiang. Someone imitated Erchen's handwriting and wrote a letter, inviting Qi Jin to compete in martial arts in the north. The words in the letter were somewhat provocative. This was not the tone of voice I heard at all. It was just that Qi Jin was young and ignorant at the time, and could not even tell the authenticity of the letter. He mistakenly thought that I was young and energetic, so he fell into the trap."
"The general who copied Erchen's handwriting was also one of the eight generals under Erchen. After finding out the whole story, he was executed in the army."
When Taifu Qin heard this, he suddenly asked: "The Prince of Qi was only a boy of seventeen or eighteen years old back then. Why did Mobei try so hard to plot against him? Moreover, the distance between southern and northern Xinjiang is so great that it would be very difficult to plot against him. After all the trouble, I can’t figure out the reason at all.”
"This is a good question, Taifu Qin." Qi Jin straightened his back and turned to stare at Taifu Qin, with a sharp light flashing through his eyes, "Because this prince was seventeen years old three years ago. , a handsome young man, handsome in appearance, in his prime!"
He used four complimentary idioms in a row. They were originally words of praise, but they made people hear the hatred and shame of gritted teeth.
But the ministers obviously didn't understand where his hatred came from.
Taifu Qin frowned: "I don't understand what Prince Qi means."
Emperor Mu's nerves froze, and he suddenly understood something, and his hand on the armrest of the dragon chair clenched involuntarily.
"Master Taifu, don't you want to know why Mobei tried so hard to capture me?" Qi Jin smiled coldly, with anger in his eyes, "I can tell you that their original purpose was not to threaten His Highness the Crown Prince, nor was it because The two countries are at war, not just to plot against my father."
"The real reason is very dirty, because Dugu Qingyun, the crown prince of Mobei, has fallen in love with me. Do you understand, Taifu Qin? Because he has fallen in love with me! Dugu Qingyun is a disgusting pervert who has countless wives and concubines. No matter what, he said that this prince, dressed in bright clothes and angry with his horse, and a handsome young man, is his favorite look! Did this prince make it clear enough? "
"Prince Mobei, that bastard! I don't know where I saw my prince's portrait. He said he fell in love with me at first sight, so he designed to kidnap me. He drugged me and wanted to use force on me. This is the truth! Mrs. Qin After hearing this, Fu, what do you think?"
The excited and cold words unabashedly vented the hatred that had been suppressed for three years, and also let everyone know this unknown secret.
In other words, it is an unforgettable shame in life.
There was an eerie silence in the palace.
Taifu Qin's expression was mixed with green and white, obviously he did not expect to hear such an unbearable truth.
The other ministers in the palace were shocked, with different expressions. Some pitied Qi Jin for what he had experienced back then, some were disgusted by the despicable and disgusting behavior of Prince Mobei, some showed incredible expressions, and some could not help but sigh. They did not expect that the only legitimate son of Marquis Zhongyi and the eldest princess would actually Something like this will happen.
No wonder Qi Jin has never gotten married yet, and he has never heard of any girl he likes. It's probably because the events of that year left a shadow in his heart.
Emperor Mu was equally shocked and looked at Qi Jin in shock. He didn't know whether the angry words he said were true or not. After a long silence, he slowly turned his head to look at Rong Cang.
Rong Cang looked at Qi Jin without saying a word. Emperor Mu could see a bit of unbearability on his face, and his heart couldn't help but thump.
Is this true?
Thinking that he had been rejected several times in a row by offering marriage to Qi Jin. Qi Jin either said that he liked men or that he didn't want to delay other girls. What was the reason?
Qi Jin took a deep breath and looked at Taifu Qin with cold and sarcastic eyes: "I have explained everything that needs to be explained clearly. Now I don't understand something. How about asking Taifu to explain it to us?"
Grand Tutor Qin's pupils narrowed slightly, and when he met Qi Jin's cold eyes, an ominous premonition suddenly arose in his heart: "What do you want me to explain?"
"I heard that the Grand Tutor had a son-in-law named Han Shangwu. He was guarding the border three years ago. Later, for some unknown reason, he was transferred to Fengyang as a commanding officer. This man was unknown when he was a soldier. However, what is incredible is that he I am able to establish a relationship with the Crown Prince of Mobei and even give my fourteen-year-old daughter to the Crown Prince of Mobei as a concubine. I wonder how the Grand Tutor would explain this?"
"I really don't understand the reason why Han Shangwu gave his daughter to the prince of Mobei? Are all the men of Yong Kingdom dead? Has Han Shangwu forgotten that Mobei and I are enemies of Yong Dynasty? He put If my daughter marries an enemy, is she surrendering to the enemy and treason?"
"Prince Qi, don't be slanderous!" Qin Taifu's expression changed. He didn't expect Qi Jin to be so well-informed. "Han Shangwu and I haven't been in contact with each other for many years. I don't know what they did. Just a round of slander with red lips and white teeth can—"
"I have witnesses." Qi Jin interrupted him coldly and looked at Qin Taifu's sudden change of expression. "It doesn't matter whether the Taifu Master knows it or not. Han Shangwu's crime of collaborating with the enemy and treason is conclusive. This crime is enough to make him The nine clans that were executed—unfortunately, the Qin family happens to be among his nine clans."
As soon as the words fell to the ground, Grand Tutor Qin's body swayed imperceptibly, then he lifted his robe and knelt on the ground, and said sadly: "Your Majesty, I have been loyal throughout my life and have never thought of collaborating with the enemy and treason. Please understand!"
Emperor Mu's face was as dark as water: "Qi Jin, where is the witness?"
