Minghe Hall.

"Your Majesty, Cai Yuanpei, the Minister of Punishment, is outside asking to see Your Majesty."

The little eunuch said carefully while saluting.

Today, everyone inside and outside the Minghe Hall was as frightened as a bird, and their voices were much lower than usual, as if they were afraid of getting into trouble.

Hearing the words of the young eunuch, Zhu Yuanzhang, whose expression had gradually begun to soften, suddenly darkened again and waved his hand to signal Xuan Cai Yuanpei to come.

It seemed strange to him that Cai Yuanpei, who was supposed to be the first to go to the palace to complain, arrived late and became the last person to come.

Soon, Cai Yuanpei, the Minister of Punishment, walked quickly into the back hall. He looked haggard, as if his head had turned gray overnight.

The pain of losing a son is something that no father would be able to accept for a while, not to mention that it is not easy for Cai Yuanpei to have a son at an old age.

But at this time, looking at Cai Yuanpei, who was depressed due to the pain of losing his son, Zhu Yuanzhang did not show any sympathy on his face.

"The humble minister Cai Yuanpei is here to see His Majesty."

While Cai Yuanpei was saluting, he knelt on the ground with a mournful face, his face full of pain.

"What's the matter?!"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked straight at Cai Yuanpei and asked in a deep voice.

Asking knowingly.

Sure enough, Cai Yuanpei couldn't help being stunned when he heard Zhu Yuanzhang's words. He looked up at Zhu Yuanzhang and burst into tears.

"Your Majesty, you have to make the decision for me!"

"As you know, the old minister finally gave birth to a son. It was God's blessing to have a son at such an old age, but now he died tragically at the hands of His Highness the Grandson in broad daylight!"

"If Your Majesty cannot give me an explanation, I will kneel here today and be unable to bear the consequences!"

Cai Yuanpei spoke with runny nose and tears, his face full of sadness.

"Before you, many people came to seek justice for your son, but they were all sent away by me. But what I don't understand is why you were the last one to show up?"

"Could it be that you feel guilty, knowing that your son deserves what he deserves?"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Cai Yuanpei coldly and asked expressionlessly.

"Your Majesty, this is unfair!"

"I just heard about Quanzi's tragic death. I was so sad that I fainted. After I woke up, I hurried into the palace!"

"Although the dog is naughty, he just doesn't do his job properly in daily life. His crime will not lead to death!"

"Is it because the perpetrator is the grandson of the current dynasty?"

Cai Yuanpei was stunned for a moment, and then cried again, his face full of grievances.

"presumptuous!"

"Even now! You still don't know how to repent?! Do you think I still don't know anything?!"

"Since you know that it is not easy to have children, you should teach them well on weekdays, but don't you know what you are going to teach?!"

"How long do you want to protect him?!"

Zhu Yuanzhang stood up and glared at Cai Yuanpei angrily and asked.

"Your Majesty, what do you mean by this?!"

Cai Yuanpei was stunned for a moment and asked blankly. His face was stained with tears. He hadn't stopped crying since he entered the hall.

Zhu Yuanzhang's face was full of anger, and he immediately picked out a few pieces of evidence listed in the secret file.

After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, Cai Yuanpei was shocked and his face was ashen. Although his eyes were still full of tears, he could no longer cry.

"I have sent Jin Yiwei to investigate. Once all the above evidence is confirmed to be true, not to mention your son, not even you will be able to escape!"

"In the past three years, you have been doing these evil things one after another. Do you dare to say that you have no knowledge of them? Do you dare to pat your chest and say that it was not you who covered them up?!"

"Otherwise, how could you have hidden it from so many people! And you have kept it secret for so long! Cai Yuanpei! How brave you are! How dare you deceive me! It really disappoints me! It's all in vain that I usually trust you so much! "

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Cai Yuanpei with hatred, and reprimanded angrily.

It has to be said that since Cai Yuanpei took office as the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, he has been working hard and working tirelessly. Everything he said and did was seen by Zhu Yuanzhang, so he gradually became more important and was highly valued by Zhu Yuanzhang.

But Zhu Yuanzhang never expected that Cai Yuanpei would take advantage of his position to break the law, deceive superiors and deceive others, and allow his son to do so many evil things for the sake of his unworthy son!

Cai Yuanpei sat on the ground with an ashen face. Even though the tears kept dripping from the corners of his eyes, he could not utter a single word of defense. His face, which was originally filled with the pain of losing his son, was now full of self-blame and regret.

"Now that things have happened, what else do you have to say?!"

Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Cai Yuanpei who was silent, hesitated for a long time, and asked again.

"Old minister..."

"Nothing to say..."

Cai Yuanpei muttered something to himself with a sad face, as if he was beyond love.

When he said this sentence, it was actually equivalent to admitting the evil things his son had committed!

"Somebody come!"

Zhu Yuanzhang sighed and said in a deep voice.

Hearing the words, Guo Ying, the commander of Yulin Wei, walked in quickly from outside.

"Cai Yuanpei, the Minister of the Ministry of Punishments, failed to raise his son well and neglected his duties. He should have been severely punished. However, considering that he has been loyal to the court for many years and his son has committed suicide, we spared his life, removed him from the post of Minister of the Ministry of Punishments, and sent him to the frontier!"

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Cai Yuanpei one last time, hesitated, turned his back to Cai Yuanpei, who was in pain, and spoke word by word.

"According to the order!"

Guo Ying was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly and respectfully agreed.

At this time, Cai Yuanpei, who was kneeling on the ground, almost collapsed, his head drooped, not knowing whether he was crying or laughing.

Immediately afterwards, Guo Ying personally took off Cai Yuanpei's official hat, and then ordered his men to pick up the limp Cai Yuanpei and drag him out of the palace.

Zhu Yuanzhang closed his eyes, and a trace of helplessness seemed to flash between his brows.

"Your Majesty... I was wrong..."

"Your kindness can only be repaid by me in my next life..."

At this time, Cai Yuanpei's regretful words came faintly from outside the hall.

He was a good official, but it was precisely because of his high position that he made an unforgivable mistake.

...

Wandering Palace.

At this time, in the back hall, it was the time of singing and dancing. Zhu Yunxi was lying lazily on the bed, and several maids in purple were smiling and serving beside him, each performing their duties.

Zhu Yunxi was holding a wine glass in one hand and hugging a maid in purple clothes with the other. He was enjoying the singing and dancing with great interest, with a pleasant smile on his lips.

Zi Ning and Liu Li sat on both sides of the bed.

Zi Ning has long been accustomed to the scene in front of her, but Liuli can't sit still, especially when she sees the intoxicated look on Zhu Yunxi's face, a trace of nervousness flashes across her face from time to time.

Perhaps she was worried that one day she would become Zhu Yunxi's "plaything" like those purple-clad maids.

Because she knew from the moment she was rescued that Zhu Yunxi saved her because he coveted her beauty. Everyone in the box heard it at that time, and the more important one-word reason was something she was too embarrassed to say.

She didn't know what kind of encounter she would have in the future. Maybe she just escaped from a tiger's mouth, but entered another wolf's den that was also unable to escape.

At this moment, footsteps sounded, and Hong Yuan walked in quickly from outside.

Seeing the red kite go and come back, Zhu Yuanzhang sat up, stopped the dancing maids, waved his hand to signal all the maids in purple to retreat, and then put on a serious look.

At this time, he looked like two different people from the one who was immersed in pleasure just now.

Perhaps it's because in his bones, he still retains the original dandy habits of "Zhu Yunxi".

Zi Ning also stood up and slowly left the hall with Liuli, but Liuli couldn't help but look at Zhu Yunxi one more time before leaving. Looking at Zhu Yunxi who was completely different from before, a trace of doubt flashed between his eyebrows.

"How about it?"

Zhu Yunxi looked at Hongyuan and asked casually.

"Cai Yuanpei, the Minister of the Ministry of Punishments, has gone to the Minghe Palace. News came from the Yulin Guards. His Majesty not only severely reprimanded Cai Yuanpei, but also directly dismissed him from the post of Minister. The entire Cai family, young and old, was sent to the army!"

Hong Yuan bowed her hands and said respectfully.

Hearing Hong Yuan's answer, Zhu Yunxi raised his eyebrows and couldn't help but reveal a sneer as if he had everything under control.

Originally, killing Cai Pingjin was just a whim and was not planned in the chess game in Kyoto. However, when Cai Pingjin died in front of him, he suddenly thought that since he was charged with murder, he might as well take advantage of it. This is an opportunity to stir up the water in Kyoto!

He wanted to see how many people would jump out on their own!

As long as someone dares to jump out at this time, he will fall into this trap unconsciously. There will be no need for him to deliberately instigate him. With Zhu Yuanzhang's suspicious character, he will definitely connect the whole thing with the fight for the heir apparent!

And judging from his inference, the two people in the Splendid Palace must be the ones who can't sit still the most!

Even if Zhu Yunwen can keep his composure, that vicious woman will never miss this opportunity...

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