noffsinger Chapter 446 Does the Emperor Remember?
Chapter 446 Does the Emperor Remember?
Censor Hong stared straight at Fu Yuxuan.
Refute, question, speak up quickly.
He did not wrongly accuse the Queen and Ruan Xinglin. They were just selling official positions and titles. The list in the booklet clearly stated that, so how could it be a frame-up?
Fu Yuxuan didn't notice Hong Yushi's urgent eyes at all at this time, his ears were buzzing.
Impossible! How could it be possible?
Everything was clearly arranged properly, so where did Cheng Hongyan get the evidence?
Cheng Hongyan's voice continued.
"The so-called privately cast weapons..." Cheng Hongyan took a deep breath.
"The prefect of Jiangbei almost starved to death on the street. It was Prime Minister He who saved him. Later, he changed his name. His original name was Zheng Zhao, but later he changed his name to Yang Bo."
"Yang Bo forged evidence to frame the queen, but he was actually working for Prime Minister He and the Second Prince."
"..."
The gavel in Prince Heng's hand fell heavily, interrupting Cheng Hongyan's voice.
His eyes were cold; the development of the matter was completely beyond his expectations.
Today's public trial should have been the day when Queen Ruan and the Ruan brothers were completely disgraced. All the evidence was perfect, but how could Cheng Hongyan find a breakthrough?
Moreover, the evidence presented by Cheng Hongyan refuted almost everything that Censor Hong and Chen had said before.
At this time, the cabinet ministers who had remained silent for a long time began to speak.
The Minister of Justice even went forward in person to examine the evidence presented by Cheng Hongyan.
"Prince Heng, everything is just as the Dali Temple Minister said."
Prince Heng clenched the gavel in his hand.
At this moment, he deeply regretted choosing a public trial.
Be it the emperor or the second prince, there is no way out now.
Cheng Hongyan's voice was clear and loud. Not only the civil and military officials, but even the common people outside could hear it.
"Release Prince Chen, release Prime Minister Ruan, and catch the real murderer!"
"Restore the innocence of the prince!"
"Catch the real culprit"
"..."
The sound was like waves, surging and rolling.
The entire Meridian Gate became bustling with activity.
"Someone come here!" King Heng shouted and was about to order the guards to drive all the people out.
Cheng Hongyan's eyes were sharp. "Your Highness, today we have announced that the trial will be open to the public. If we drive the people out at this time, what will they think?"
I am afraid that tomorrow the entire royal capital will be filled with rumors that the court has wronged loyal officials and persecuted loyal and good people.
In a few days the whole Southern Dynasty will know about it.
Fu Jinyuan looked at Prince Heng with a cold gaze, "Why, if someone else betrays the country, Uncle Prince Heng will not be able to solve the case?"
"This matter involves many people. I need to report to the emperor first..." Prince Heng brought up Emperor Fu and involved the second prince. It was not a case that he could easily solve.
"The prince has just said that you will be the judge of this case today. Does that mean the prince can only judge Prince Chen and me?" Ruan Xinglin's voice was still elegant and gentle, but he did not hide his sarcasm at all.
King Heng was in a dilemma.
"You are wronging me!" Suddenly, the second prince burst into a loud shout.
Fu Jinyuan looked over with cold eyes.
"If these evidences are not enough, the Pacification Office has witnesses." Fu Jinyuan said calmly.
Fu Yuxuan's eyes were about to burst out, he knew of course that the evidences Cheng Hongyan had mentioned today were all true, the person who privately forged weapons in Jiangbei was indeed He Zhiyuan, but he was not selling them to the Western Regions, but was making preparations for the future.
This time he let the Jiangbei prefect frame the queen, which was his last resort.
It was clearly hidden well for so many years, how did Cheng Hongyan find the evidence?
Fu Yuxuan suddenly looked at Fu Jinyi. Since the queen was under house arrest, he had only made a fuss once and had stayed in the East Palace obediently since then.
He thought that the Crown Prince was trying to protect himself and keep his distance from the Queen and Prince Chen.
Perhaps... from the very beginning, from the moment Censor Hong took out the forged list in the court, he fell into the trap set by the Queen and Prince Chen.
"You already have evidence. Do you want to go to jail on purpose?" Fu Yuxuan cried out.
Liao Hai grabbed his arm tightly, "Second Prince!"
It is best to say nothing now and let Prince Heng delay the case and wait for the emperor's order.
Only the emperor can save the second prince.
Fu Yuxuan was so furious that he would not listen to any advice.
He knew in his heart that even if the emperor came, it would not change the outcome, and he would never be able to touch that position again.
He privately forged weapons, framed loyal officials, and sold official positions and titles. The Ruan family and the queen will definitely suppress him.
Fu Yuxuan's eyes were red and he looked at Fu Jinyuan with resentment.
"It's all your fault, it's all your fault!" Fu Yuxuan held the dagger in his hand and rushed towards Fu Jinyuan.
But his leg injury had not healed yet, and as soon as he stood up, he felt a piercing pain in his knee.
He felt even more hatred in his heart.
He fell forward, the dagger in his hand piercing his abdomen.
"Second Prince!" Liao Hai, who was closest to him, happened to see this scene clearly and exclaimed in surprise.
In full view of everyone, the second prince attempted to assassinate Prince Chen, but ended up stabbing himself with the dagger.
This is really... God's will.
The case cannot be continued.
"Quick, call the imperial physician!"
……
After Emperor Fu left court today, he hadn't felt so refreshed for a long time.
Thinking that the huge stone that had been pressing on his head for many years would soon be removed, he came to Kunning Palace in a happy mood.
I originally thought I would see Ruan Danyang with dishevelled hair and an anxious look, but I saw Ruan Danyang wearing plain clothes. Although he lacked his usual majesty and arrogance, he looked a bit more neat and dashing.
Still full of energy and without any sign of decadence.
"I almost forgot. Even though you thought Prince Chen was dead, you didn't show any sadness. I thought you would be anxious these days." Emperor Fu said.
Queen Ruan glanced at him calmly, "Why should I be anxious?"
"It has come to this, why do you still have to be so stubborn?" Emperor Fu sighed, "Don't worry, I will never kill you as you are my wife. When the time comes, you can go to the Imperial Mausoleum and live a good life there for the rest of your life."
"Your Majesty, why are you so sure that I will sell official positions and titles? After so many years, you finally have evidence to convict me. You must be very happy, right?" Queen Ruan asked calmly.
Emperor Fu: "You don't have to quibble. The evidence is irrefutable. I have already given you a lot of face."
Queen Ruan chuckled, "Do you know why I saved your life in the hunting ground?"
"What do you mean?" Emperor Fu frowned.
"At that time, I was thinking, why not let you get bitten by a wolf? It was a wild wolf, and one bite would kill you." Ruan Danyang said slowly.
"But, letting you die like this is really too easy for you."
"Your Majesty, have you met Concubine Liu's sister?" Queen Ruan asked with a smile.
Emperor Fu stared at Empress Ruan closely. This was the second time she mentioned Concubine Liu's sister.
If it was an unimportant person, Ruan Danyang would not have mentioned it twice.
"I haven't seen it. What exactly do you want to say? Do you want me not to depose you from your position as queen?" Emperor Fu said.
Queen Ruan chuckled, "I heard that the emperor and Concubine Liu met among the common people. At that time, you were sailing on the river, reciting poems and composing couplets. What a wonderful tacit understanding. I'm sure you still remember what kind of poems you and Concubine Liu composed when you were young."
"After so many years, I don't think I've heard any good poems from Concubine Liu."
Emperor Fu was impatient, "Since you are stubborn and refuse to change, I have nothing to say to you."
"Please come in, Madam Liu." Queen Ruan gave the order.
"Queen, don't forget, you are still under house arrest..." As soon as he finished speaking, he saw a weak and graceful figure walking towards the door.