No matter how favored Xiao Min was, she was just a princess and had no right to inherit the throne. Xiao Yan had no reason to attack her.

"If the emperor wants to know more, he might as well ask the Fifth Prince Consort. This woman has been sitting behind the Fifth Prince Consort since she entered the venue. I'm sure the Fifth Prince Consort would know everything about her actions."

Jiang Xue changed the subject and turned her attention to Jun Li.

If he is smart enough, he should know how to protect himself truly.

Everyone's eyes were focused on Jun Li. The feeling of being watched was truly creepy.

Especially the crazy look in Concubine De’s eyes, which seemed to swallow him up.

"Your Majesty, what Princess Changle said is indeed true."

In this case, only by doing this can he completely clear himself.

“From the beginning, Wen Shui sensed that something was wrong with this woman, so I paid extra attention to her, fearing that she might harm His Majesty.

It was just Jun Li’s inexperience. I only knew that she had ulterior motives, but I didn’t expect that her target was Cai Wei, and she used such evil means! By the time I reacted, Cai Wei had already…”

Jun Li is also an excellent actor. He can brew just the right amount of emotions in just a few words. His voice is choked with sobs, as if he is truly saddened by Xiao Min's death.

Emperor Bei Ling and Concubine De were deeply moved when they saw how painful he was. The only remaining doubts in their hearts disappeared because of him, and they completely believed what he said!

"Because Caiwei is deeply favored by the emperor and has never suffered any hardship, her personality is inevitably a little spoiled. A few days ago, Caiwei had an argument with His Royal Highness Prince Duan over some trivial matters. His Royal Highness felt that he had lost face, so he was very dissatisfied with Caiwei and threatened to make her pay the price.

I thought it was just a quarrel between siblings, but I didn't expect such a tragedy to happen today! Your Highness, even if Caiwei is a little willful and took off your mask out of curiosity, making you lose face, you can't treat her like this, she is your biological sister! "

Seeing that Emperor Bei Ling had already shown a look of trust, Jun Li struck while the iron was hot and launched a fierce attack on Xiao Yan with great indignation.

Originally, Bai Prajna was the only one who accused Xiao Yan, which did not pose any threat. This was just a clue used by Jiang Xue to lead Jun Li out. But now, Jun Li's tearful accusation has confirmed Xiao Yan's guilt in the heart of Emperor Bei Ling!

I know Jun Li too well.

After Xiao Min's death, Jun Li's situation became extremely delicate.

He is Xiao Min's son-in-law. Whether he likes it or not, he and Xiao Min are tied together and form a community of interests.

Xiao Min's death will undoubtedly affect Concubine De and Emperor Beiling's views of him.

If he is not careful, he might be sent to sleep forever with Xiao Min. Only by keeping himself clear of all charges can he live long.

There are still two years left before his proton term expires. At this time, his top priority is to survive in Beiling!

Live to see the day when his term expires and he returns home!

I gave Junli a great opportunity to survive this crisis.

He also seized this opportunity and pushed the blame of Bai Prajna onto Xiao Yan!

Jiang Xue, you see, you still care about me, right?

Otherwise why would he take the risk to help me through this difficult time.

Joy overflowed from his eyes and could not be concealed. In Jun Li's opinion, Jiang Xue still had feelings for him.

Jiang Xue avoided his gaze and ignored him.

Jun Li, don't get me wrong. I'm helping you this time not because I have feelings for you.

There is a deep blood feud between us, and I have not yet taken revenge on you. You have to keep your life and I have to end it with my own hands!

"Your Highness Prince Duan, if I remember correctly, when the Fifth Princess took off your mask just now, you punched her without hesitation, and everyone saw the power of that punch.

You dared to use such force in front of the emperor and all the gentlemen, so you can imagine how violent you were when you attacked the fifth princess in private."

Jiang Xue's gentle tone easily ignited Concubine De's anger towards Xiao Yan.

"Your Majesty! Caiwei is just a willful child. If she makes a mistake, Your Highness Prince Duan can just tell me! I will teach her a lesson! But he is so cruel that he actually did such a crazy thing to his own sister!

If the emperor does not seek justice for Caiwei, how can she rest in peace? Poor Caiwei was only fourteen years old, her life had just begun! She died like this! Your Majesty, she is our child! I beg you to seek justice for Caiwei!"

Concubine De cried and begged, kneeling in front of Emperor Bei Ling, tears streaming down her face.

After all, Concubine De was the concubine favored by Emperor Bei Ling for many years, and he still had some feelings for her.

Looking at her miserable and helpless appearance, I couldn't help but feel touched.

He had someone help Concubine De up, patted her hand gently, and assured her that he would give an explanation to his dead daughter.

As he spoke, the look he gave Xiao Yan became increasingly cold and ruthless.

With a disfigured face, declining power, and charged with parricide, there is no point in keeping Xiao Yan around!

From the moment he set foot on the battle for the throne, he should have been mentally prepared! On this road, it's either life or death! One wrong step, and everything will be lost!

And now, he lost! Since he lost, he had to bear the consequences of failure!

"Father! They have teamed up to frame me! You must not be fooled by them!"

The most panicked person right now is none other than Xiao Yan.

The look in Emperor Bei Ling's eyes frightened him. That was not the look a father gave his son, but the attitude of a monarch towards a guilty subject!

Killing a royal princess is a serious crime! Even if he is a prince, he cannot escape punishment!

If it were in the past, with the support of his mother, the Imperial Concubine, and the protection of the Lin family, he might have been able to save his life.

But now, the Queen's faction regards him as a thorn in their side, Xiao Zhan's new force is irreconcilable with him, and the forces under his command are no match for him at all. This time, he is doomed!

"Framed? Cheated? Do you think I'm old and confused? Or do you think I can't tell right from wrong and don't understand reason?"

Emperor Bei Ling's gaze was like a cold arrow, shooting straight at Xiao Yan: "Just because of your face that looks neither human nor ghost, you killed Cai Wei like this! I really raised you as a son in vain!

You dare to take my own sister's life! If I make you unhappy in the future, will you also take my life like this?"

Based on Emperor Bei Ling's understanding of his son, he was sure that Xiao Yan was capable of doing such a thing!

"No, father!" Xiao Yan shouted loudly and shook his head to deny. He wanted to explain but was interrupted by Emperor Bei Ling.

"No need to say more! Prince Duan killed his brothers and sisters! He is so cruel! I am deeply saddened! In order to maintain the dignity of the royal family, I will now deprive the third prince Xiao Yan of his title and title, and cancel his royal status! He will be demoted to a slave! He will never be allowed to return to the palace!"

As soon as the imperial edict came out, Xiao Yan collapsed on the ground in despair. The momentum he had just boasted about destroying Jiang Xue was long gone. Now, all he felt was endless desolation.

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