Reborn as a concubine's sister, the eldest lady went crazy

Shen Yue let out a light click of his tongue and did not respond immediately.

"What, are there any difficulties?"

"Your Majesty, Wu Xueyan is not guilty. She was sent to Jingzhao Prefecture Prison because she was charged with a crime that was aggravated by the people. As for her being sent to the Heavenly Prison, whether it is legal or not is still under discussion."

Shen Yue knew that throwing away this hot potato was the best option, not to mention that the emperor personally asked for someone, so it couldn't be safer. But his duties didn't allow him to do so. He let it slide last time, which led to today's omission. He must not make the same mistake again this time.

And there was one concern, which he did not say, but he knew very well. In the Jingzhao Prefecture Prison, at least he could see him anytime. Once he was taken to the Sky Prison, if the Second Prince or someone else wanted to silence him, there would be no room for maneuver.

The emperor's tone was indeed a little angry: "Shen Yue, do I have to personally bring the person to justice? Is that not possible? Besides, Wu Xueyan is accusing the prince. If it is a false accusation, what's wrong with sending her to prison?"

Shen Yue rubbed the tablet in his hand for a while, then responded with a "yes" and went back to the yamen with great concern to handle the transfer.

The second prince did not get up for a long time because his father did not move. For some unknown reason, his father had not left.

The Second Prince's lining gradually became wet, and his calves could no longer hold back and began to ache, which was a precursor to cramps.

"My son, tell me, what is true in Wu Xueyan's complaint?"

The second prince felt a headache and buzzing in his ears. His father didn't believe him!

The defense he had just given to Lord Shen was just to save his own face. His father had already believed what was said in the complaint! Otherwise, he should have asked if it was true, not which ones were true.

He opened his mouth twice to speak, but found that his voice was hoarse and he was a little speechless. The third time, he adjusted his tone and said, "Father, I am innocent. None of this is true."

The emperor took two breaths, his voice slightly tired: "Okay, you go back, I will take care of the rest."

"Yes, I will retire."

The second prince walked away, but the emperor still did not move, and kept playing with the golden ruyi: "Xiao Kangzi, what Chi Yan said, is it true?"

Eunuch Kang was standing aside and was called by the emperor. He was very reluctant in his heart, but he still spoke frankly - the emperor likes people who speak their mind, such as Shen Yue and Xu Xianshan.

Eunuch Kang had been by the emperor's side for many years, so he naturally knew that the emperor would be unhappy if he avoided this matter.

"Your Majesty's princes are all very capable. If they were incapable, how would they govern our Great Xia in the future?"

"Haha, old man, you are also playing dumb with me. In fact, I don't mind them using some tricks. The throne of the emperor is so popular that it cannot be kept without tricks."

Eunuch Kang smiled, knowing what the emperor meant by the second half of the sentence. The emperor did not mind the princes using tricks, but when he asked, he hoped that the princes would tell the truth.

"Then when will we interrogate Miss Wu San?"

"Let's do it tomorrow morning. Pass the order down. There will be no morning court tomorrow. I have something to do."

"Yes."

The emperor's oral order reached all the mansions before dark, and also reached Xu Yixing and Lu Anyuan who were helping Ying Wu comb his hair.

"Closure of court? Is the emperor sick?" Xu Yixing looked at Lu Anyuan in the mirror, but he did not stop the work in his hands.

"My father-in-law just said that he had a slight cold, so let's skip it."

"That actually?"

"Hahaha, of course it's to interrogate her." Lu Anyuan pursed his lips, looking at Ying Wu, who had disguised himself as Wu Xueyan, with great interest. "The texture of this person's skin is really realistic, how did you do it?"

In fact, it was not only Lu Anyuan, but also Xu Yixing who saw Yingwu perform the art of disguise for the first time. It was really wonderful. However, Yingwu was not very good at combing his hair, so Xu Yixing had to do it for him.

"Are you sure you want to use her to replace Wu Xueyan?" Lu Anyuan's eyes were empty. He could already imagine that if he entered the palace and his father wanted to kill Wu, then there would be no chance for Ying Wu Company to survive.

"Didn't you hear that Lord Shen came to tell us the time of tonight's escort? He was deliberately giving us a chance!"

"It's not just us. I'm afraid everyone else has received it. Father is fishing." Lu Anyuan rubbed his hands. "First, he revealed Wu Xueyan's transfer time and address, and then he told all officials to stop court tomorrow. Isn't it obvious that he wants to see who will kill Wu Xueyan?"

"Your father is so suspicious. He's afraid that someone is framing the Second Prince, so he has to test him at the last minute. With such a big commotion, whoever makes a move must be guilty. No one will move."

Lu Anyuan shook his head. He disagreed with Yixing’s point of view. His father always thought carefully before doing anything. Whether it was to clear his second brother’s suspicion or to test him, he must have his considerations.

"Madam, let me ask you again, are you sure you want Xiao Wuzi to go to the palace to see my father?"

"What?" Xu Yixing turned his head in disbelief, as if looking at a fool: "When did I say that? I asked him to change the one in the prison van, you idiot!"

"Ah?" Lu Anyuan slapped his forehead hard before he realized what a joke he had told.

When he first heard that Yingwu was asked to exchange Wu Xueyan, his first reaction was to accept his father's questioning on behalf of Wu Xueyan. Although he didn't understand why Yixing did this, he still expressed his support.

It turned out that I was wrong. Yixing just hoped that Wu Xueyan would not make any mistakes during the escort. She is such a good girl.

"Sorry, sorry, my brain..."

"No need to explain. I know your thoughts are different from those of ordinary people. Otherwise, how could you come up with the trick of impersonating Sun Ziyou?"

"Hey, didn't we agree not to talk about this?"

"Okay, let's send him away quickly, or we'll be late for the prison van to pick him up."

Xu Yixing patted Yingwu, signaling that he could start the action. He entered Jingzhao Prefecture to replace Wu Xueyan in the Heavenly Prison, and Wu Xueyan was naturally sent directly to the palace, so that the emperor could judge right from wrong.

Midnight is a rare quiet moment in the capital. Apart from the night watchmen and patrolmen, even cats and dogs begin to fall asleep.

However, some people were destined to be unable to sleep tonight, such as Xu Yixing who tossed and turned in the mansion, and Lu Anyuan who accompanied her; such as Concubine Ying and the Second Prince in Zhaode Palace; such as Shen Yue in Jingzhao Prefecture who was still sighing under the lamp; and such as the group of men in black who were ambushing on Zhuque South Street.

These people themselves did not know who they were working for, but their master had ordered that a cart carrying prisoners be intercepted tonight and that all prisoners, soldiers, and horses be killed without mercy.

As the time was approaching, they all opened their eyes wide, and the sound of carriages and horses on the road rang in their ears, reminding them that people had arrived.

First the roadblocks were put up, then the bows and crossbows were used, and finally the witnesses were silenced at close range. Each step went extremely smoothly.