Longevity: I am in the quiet garden, the sun and the moon

"Your Majesty, as you said just now, how to deal with it depends entirely on His Majesty's will!"

"It's just that Master Xiao's case is really too big. Although these women's identities are low, but everyone in the capital already knows it, it's hard for His Majesty to make a decision."

"That's right, it's really shocking to hear about this case. I'm afraid I won't be able to convince the public without an explanation!"

Empress Xiao nodded, this was the most torturous part for her to think of begging Liu Xian, other things were easy to talk about, but this matter was really too difficult to open her mouth.

What's more, she knew in her heart that Liu Xian had a grudge against her and even the Xiao family.

"Little Bangzi, you said that I will ask His Majesty, will there be a turnaround?"

Empress Xiao really felt that it was difficult to ride a tiger. After all, she was her own younger brother whose blood was thicker than water, and her natal family begged hard.

However, she really has no face to ask His Majesty for forgiveness for such a brutal crime.

"Niang Niang, when things have come to this point, you should be more open-minded, and don't be too hard on yourself."

Xing Bang knew very well how entangled Empress Xiao was at this time, not to mention that when she just wanted to let go of all the past situations, her heart must have been more tormented, it really made people feel distressed.

Under her strong appearance, how much sadness and helplessness is hidden is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

"Little Bangzi, it's really too difficult for me, I thought...but, as you can see, I can't help myself at all!"

Empress Xiao sighed, her face full of pain...

Xing Bang really wanted to take her into his arms to comfort her, but this was in the main hall after all, not to mention that Empress Xiao might not be in the same mood now.

If the sixth prince is in great trouble, he will definitely help with all his strength, but if it is Xiao Shizhong, there is nothing he can do to help, even if it makes Empress Xiao sad right now, he must put the overall situation first.

It may be a good thing for her that Xiao's family really collapsed, short-term pain is worse than long-term pain!

After passing this hurdle, it was easy for her to let go.

After Xiao Hou's brief thoughts, she breathed a sigh of relief, as if she had made up her mind...

"No matter what your majesty decides in the end, I will do my best to beg your majesty, hoping to save Shizhong's life."

"I will go see His Majesty now!"

While speaking, Empress Xiao stood up.

Xing Bang wanted to persuade her after tomorrow morning, but seeing that she had made up her mind, she didn't speak.

Thinking about it carefully, going now and going tomorrow morning after some conclusions are actually the same, because Liu Xian should have already figured out how to deal with Xiao Shizhong.

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Empress Xiao went to see Liu Xian, so Xing Bang naturally returned to the violence room.

However, before he finished half a cup of tea, someone came from the Hall of Supreme Harmony and told him to go to see him immediately.

Well, Liu Xian doesn't know what's going on...

Xing Bang didn't hesitate either, and left following the eunuch who passed the decree.

Empress Xiao had just arrived at the Hall of Supreme Harmony, so she didn't need to think too much about it. It was naturally Xiao Shizhong's case to ask herself to go there at this time.

Soon, Xing Bang entered the imperial study.

Liu Xian sat at the back of the imperial case and looked at the memorial, Cao Zhengchun stood behind, and Empress Xiao also sat next to him.

"Slave greets His Majesty!"

Before Xing Bang knelt down, Liu Xian raised his hand to signal his resignation, and did not speak, but continued to look at the memorial.

After a while.

Liu Xiancai put down the memorial, first glanced at Xing Bang, then pointed to the pile of memorials, and said, "Queen, do you know what these are?"

"The concubine doesn't know!"

It seemed that Liu Xian had not given Empress Xiao a chance to express his intention for coming, and had been reading these memorials.

Liu Xian continued: "A small part of them are asking for strict punishment of Xiao Shizhong, most of them are impeaching him for corrupting the law during his tenure as Minister of the Ministry of War, drinking the blood of soldiers and deducting military pay, etc., all of which are serious crimes."

"Queen, I know that you are here to intercede. This case is just beginning to emerge. There are so many impeachments by officials in Beijing. I don't know what will happen next."

"I have read all these memorials. They are all clean and unwilling officials. Although these officials speak lightly, what does it mean? I am afraid that the whole court is like a mirror in their hearts. Regardless of these crimes, it can be seen how domineering Xiao Shizhong has been these years!"

"Your Majesty, the concubine also knows that Shizhong is a little impatient in his daily life, but he knows about his loyal concubine, please forgive him."

Empress Xiao was really embarrassed for a while, she hadn't spoken yet, the current case had not been mentioned, and all these crimes were brought up, no matter whether it was true or not, she felt deeply powerless to defend.

I can't even think of what credit my younger brother can use to put gold on my face.

"Your Xiao family's loyalty is naturally clear in my heart. However, Xiao Shizhong despises the court's laws so much, and I have the heart to protect it. But I'm afraid that the court will find it difficult to explain it. If it is not handled properly, it may even lead to public resentment."

Liu Xian's words are true. How can the common people not hate corrupt officials? The applause of the common people for the Jiaofang Secretary incident last time is the best proof.

"Your Majesty, this concubine knows that Shizhong has committed an unforgivable crime. As a queen, this concubine has no face to ask His Majesty for forgiveness, but this concubine only has such a younger brother, so I ask your majesty to take care of the old friendship, and for the sake of the loyalty of my Xiao family, please spare Shizhong's life."

Empress Xiao knelt down directly on the ground, there was no other way but to beg, her eyes were red, and she bit her lips tightly...

Xing Bang understood that at this moment, she, who felt humbled, said something against her will, and naturally felt extremely painful in her heart.

After all, Empress Xiao is also a woman who understands righteousness!

"Queen, you don't have to be like this, I understand your thoughts."

Liu Xian was not blind, and he knew the temperament of the empress who had been with him for so many years, but there were too many things involved, which made the two of them more and more distant.

In the final analysis, the same sentence is still the most important thing. The biggest knot in Liu Xian's heart is that your queen has to be reconciled and has touched my bottom line.

While speaking, Liu Xian still came over to help Empress Xiao.

"Queen, please be calm and don't be impatient. The case has not been closed yet, let alone some details of today's trial, I haven't had time to ask."

"Little Bangzi, tell me in detail, is there any doubt in this case?"

After Liu Xian comforted Empress Xiao, he suddenly turned his head and asked.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Xing Bang didn't say anything, thinking in his heart that you are no better than anyone else, so he can see that Liu Xian is making love.

"Your Majesty, the servant has been listening to this case. The evidence in this case is indeed overwhelming. Master Xiao also admitted it in court, but he has always complained that he made an inadvertent mistake. As for what is hidden in it, the servant does not know."

Xing Bang naturally kept his eyes open, he was just stating the facts, he kept silent about Xiao Shizhong and Cui Sheng's matter, he knew in his heart that others didn't know, Liu Xian wanted to protect Cui Sheng...