Conan's physique? The Crown Princess is involved in a murder case again

"At my age, I have become indifferent to everything except 'a harmonious family brings prosperity', which I value more and more. Chen'er's mother passed away early, so I have always brought him with me. I hope he is well, not only because he is the crown prince, but also because he is a good child who should not be trapped by all these troubles. Since he has chosen you, I also hope that you will be his good partner, not a stumbling block. It's good to have courage, but I hope you understand that the love in this world can never be maintained by the word "love" alone."

Xu Xingyin's body stiffened slightly, but he quickly recovered and bowed respectfully to the Empress Dowager.

"Thank you, Queen Mother, for your advice. I understand."

The Queen Mother looked at Xu Xingyin, her eyes slightly narrowed, and after a long while she smiled gently.

"Then I will be relieved. What I said just now was just a test from me. I hope you don't mind it."

Xu Xingyin was slightly stunned. She didn't expect that the empress dowager would so bluntly admit that she was testing her. She was stunned for a moment.

The Queen Mother straightened her robes and said, "However, since you have withstood my test today, I can grant your request."

Xu Xingyin was a little surprised and quickly bowed to express his gratitude, "Thank you, Queen Mother."

The Queen Mother waved her hand and said.

"I will find an opportunity to persuade the emperor. However, you should also know that this is all I can do to help you. But if you want to truly resolve the grudge between them, you have to rely on yourselves. As the Crown Princess, you should persuade Chen'er more, let him let go of his obsession and consider the royal family more."

Xu Xingyin nodded and said, "I understand. Thank you for your teachings, Queen Mother."

After saying this, the Queen Mother waved her hand tiredly.

"It's getting late. Let's rest on the mountain for one night. Tomorrow, come back to the capital with me."

"Yes."

After Xu Xingyin answered, he left the Empress Dowager's room in an orderly manner.

Outside, it was getting dark.

The moonlight sprinkled on the bluestone slabs, reflecting her thin back.

The rich night is like Xu Xingyin’s bumpy road ahead.

Just as the Queen Mother said today, after handing over the evidence of Xu Xiuzhu's crime, her road ahead will be more difficult, but she is ready.

Even in the face of strong winds and heavy rains, she is as solid as a rock.

……

The next morning, Xu Xingyin got up early, dressed up, and set off back to Beijing with the Empress Dowager's procession.

The Empress Dowager had lived in Wuyun Mountain for a long time, and her sudden return to Beijing caused quite a stir in the capital.

Just as everyone was speculating on what important matter Empress Dowager Yu had returned for, another piece of news came like a bolt from the blue, attracting everyone's attention.

The Crown Princess Xu Xingyin of the Eastern Palace suddenly wrote a letter to the emperor, presenting a number of evidences and accusing her biological father Xu Xiuzhu of many crimes.

From the unjust case in the Zhennan General's Mansion to the missing nun case, every single one of them was written by Xu Xiuzhu.

When this news came out, the whole court was in an uproar and it instantly became a topic of conversation among the people.

Emperor Yanning seemed surprised by Xu Xingyin's decision, but he could only suppress his surprise in front of all the ministers and ordered the establishment of a special task force and a joint trial by the three courts to thoroughly investigate the case of Xu Xiuzhu.

Xu Xiuzhu was already dead, and no one in the Xu family spoke in his defense. Coupled with overwhelming evidence, the truth was finally revealed to the world.

After the truth came out, the government and the public were shocked.

Those officials who were originally on good terms with Xu Xiuzhu now all want to distance themselves from him, fearing that they will be implicated.

Those officials who have always been unfriendly to Xu Xiuzhu took the opportunity to speak out, calling for severe punishment of the remnants of the Xu family to serve as a warning to others.

The common people who were not involved in the conflict were more regretful about the Zhennan General's Mansion which had almost collapsed.

She married off the most precious daughter in the family, but her son-in-law secretly attacked her and caused the death or injury of the entire family. It was truly cruel!

Therefore, the people are more denouncing this Duke Xu, who once held great power, as a heartless man and a heartless man...

Apart from the parties involved, the most talked about people were the Crown Prince and his wife.

Everyone said that the prince was truly impartial and just, and he even enforced the law impartially towards his father-in-law, yet he was maliciously slandered.

The crown prince of a country is willing to go to jail to prove his innocence. It can be seen that he puts the overall interests of the country first and regards personal honor and disgrace as nothing. It is a blessing for Dayan to have such a crown prince.

As for Crown Princess Xu, her act of sacrificing her own relatives for the sake of justice has been both praised and criticized.

Some people scolded her for being cold-blooded and heartless, not even sparing her deceased father; others praised her for her clear distinction between love and hate, and her courage and determination that were unusual for an ordinary woman.

Under the dual pressure from the court and the public, the trial of Xu Xiuzhu's case proceeded extremely quickly.

The conclusion was soon handed to Emperor Yan Ning. In fact, Emperor Yan Ning had already reached a conclusion on this, so he announced the verdict on the matter that day.

Xu Xiuzhu, the former Duke of Xu, committed numerous crimes out of his own selfishness, which resulted in the unjust deaths of good generals and loyal ministers and the destruction of the families of the common people. His crimes are too numerous to list and he should have been sentenced to death.

However, since he was already dead, there was no way to hold him accountable, so his title of Duke was stripped away and the hereditary title of Duke Xu was deprived.

Considering that the other family members of Duke Xu's mansion did not participate in this matter, they will not be held accountable, but all their property, houses, etc. will be confiscated.

The divorce request of Mrs. Chen, wife of Duke Xu, was granted and she was set free and returned to the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion.

At the same time, Prince Jing Zhichen did accidentally injure Xu Xiuzhu, who refused to cooperate, while on duty, and he was not at fault both morally and logically.

It should be rewarded, not punished.

As a result, Jing Zhichen was pardoned in court.

……

Just like that, the Duke Xu's Mansion, which had been illustrious for generations, came to an end. All its former glory became a thing of the past, leaving behind only desolation and sighs.

The Xu family has fallen. Although Emperor Yan Ning did not hold the Xu family members jointly responsible, how can the Xu family members hold their heads up in the capital now?

Therefore, when the golden plaque of the Duke's Mansion was taken down, several branches of the Xu family left the capital in disgrace.

Xu Xingyin saw with his own eyes the plaque fall to the ground, raising a cloud of dust. When the dust settled, all the glory and past of the Xu family were buried in the dust.

She closed her eyes, feeling the wind on her face, drying her dried tears.

"Crown Princess?" Dan Gui, who was waiting at the side, reminded softly, "It's time for us to set off."

"Ah."

Xu Xingyin responded softly, then turned around and got on the carriage.

Today is not only the day when the Xu family receives the imperial decree, but also the day when Jing Zhichen is officially released from prison.

Jing Zhichen had met with an unexpected disaster this time, and Xu Xingyin knew it very well, so naturally he had to go and greet him in person.

The carriage moved slowly towards the direction of the Heavenly Prison.

Xu Xingyin in the car lifted the curtain slightly and looked out the window. The streets and alleys of the capital were as prosperous as usual, with people coming and going and very bustling.

Xu Xingyin was feeling a little uneasy. He hadn't seen Jing Zhichen for a few days and didn't know whether he was doing well.

The carriage sped along and soon arrived at the Heavenly Prison.