Emperor Shunqing raised his hand, motioning Shen Nanzhi to stand up and speak.

However, Shen Nanzhi knelt on the ground stubbornly, her eyes full of sorrow as she said, "Your Majesty, Lord Jiang just said that we should put things in perspective. Since Lord Jiang's accusation is nonsense, let's get back to what my two aunts just said."

Just now, the third and fourth aunts were talking about Jiang Shiyan's murder of Shen Yanxin.

Jiang Shiyan didn't expect that Shen Nanzhi was still thinking about this.

Shen Yanxin was already in poor health, and he asked Mother Liu to add the poison little by little, adding it to Shen Yanxin's medicine over the years, so it was impossible for anyone to discover it.

Under normal circumstances, he would have simply refused to admit it, but now, this idiot Mother Liu was like a madman, convinced that he was the one who wanted to burn his bridges after crossing them. As long as Shen Nanzhi testified, Mother Liu would definitely bite him back.

Thinking of this, Jiang Shiyan made a prompt decision and said, "Your Majesty, this is nonsense. My wife has been in poor health since she was young and has been relying on medicine for many years. Everyone in the capital knows this. If I really wanted to harm her, how could I let her live safely until now? Moreover, Your Majesty has also seen that this cunning servant Liu Ma is clearly on the side of the Shen family and is making random accusations against me. She has gone crazy and her words are not to be trusted! Please don't listen to their one-sided words, Your Majesty."

As he said this, he glared at Mother Liu who was unconscious on the ground. Mother Liu was too emotional just now and grabbed his face tightly. The guards were unable to pull her apart and knocked her unconscious.

At this moment, Jiang Shiyan was afraid that Mother Liu would be woken up again and confront him. Even if there was no evidence, being bitten like this would always arouse suspicion.

However, just as Jiang Shiyan finished speaking, Shen Nanzhi took over the conversation: "Master Jiang, I haven't even mentioned Mother Liu yet. How can Master Jiang determine that I need Mother Liu to testify?"

Jiang Shiyan was obviously choked by these words.

When he spoke again, Shen Nanzhi had already handed the things that Qiuyu had just hurriedly delivered to Eunuch Chang Xi and presented them to the emperor.

It was a thick roll and no one knew what was inside. They all looked around curiously with their eyes wide open.

While Emperor Shunqing was opening the thing and examining it, Shen Nanzhi continued, "I know that since ancient times, there has been no reason for children to sue their fathers. After all, he is my biological father. Unless it is absolutely necessary, I do not want to bear the reputation of being unfilial. However, looking at what Lord Jiang has done, he is really conscienceless and outrageous to both humans and gods. For my mother, and for the souls who died in Lord Jiang's selfish calculations that year to rest in peace, I have no choice but to report to the emperor for the sake of justice."

Before Shen Nanzhi could finish, Jiang Shiyan shouted angrily: "Shen Nanzhi! What nonsense are you talking about! How can you confuse right and wrong in front of the emperor! How could I give birth to an unfilial daughter like you, and yet you are slandering me here and embarrassing yourself! Look at me..."

Although he didn't know what Shen Nanzhi presented to Emperor Shunqing, seeing that Emperor Shunqing's eyes were getting darker, Jiang Shiyan knew that something was wrong. He hurriedly interrupted Shen Nanzhi and even tried to hit Shen Nanzhi despite the obstruction of the imperial guards beside him, in order to stop Shen Nanzhi from continuing.

At this time, Concubine Zhang on the left of Emperor Shunqing couldn't help but frown and pretended to be curious and said, "Your Majesty, although I don't know what Miss Shen presented, what Lord Jiang said is not unreasonable. After all, no matter what, he is Miss Shen's biological father. Which child in the world would treat his biological father like this?"

The Great Qi respects filial piety. Although Concubine Zhang said this lightly, she put Shen Nanzhi in the position of being unfilial with just a few words.

Although she was closest to Emperor Shunqing's desk, she could not see what was in the thick stack of scrolls. But as long as she could bring down Shen Nanzhi, she would spare no effort.

Not only her, but *** also chimed in, "That's right, after all, they are parents. Even if they are strict on weekdays, how bad can they be to their children? I think that just now it was all the fault of the Shen family's servant. I think Lord Jiang was also misled and framed. Why is it that when it comes to Miss Shen, she has lost all conscience and is hated by both humans and gods? Isn't it a bit too much?"

Concubine Zhang and *** worked together to successfully roast Shen Nanzhi over the fire.

However, they did not know the weight of the scrolls and evidence submitted by Shen Nanzhi.

Jiang Shiyan's heart just ignited with hope, and he was about to take action. Before he could rush forward, he heard Emperor Shunqing speak in a deep voice: "Let her finish."

As he spoke, Emperor Shunqing raised his eyes and glanced at Jiang Shiyan.

Just that one glance seemed to bring a bone-chilling chill that made Jiang Shiyan unable to move at all, let alone utter a single word.

At the same time, the two guards beside him immediately stopped him, preventing him from taking another step forward.

Shen Nanzhi continued, "In the past, Lord Jiang lied about his engagement and concealed the fact that he already had a wife and children before marrying my mother. He also took advantage of my mother's kindness and raised his illegitimate children, Jiang Yanran and Jiang Qingyuan, as his adopted son and niece respectively. Fearing that the matter would be exposed, he teamed up with local bandits to create a tragedy that wiped out the Zhao and Jiang families' old houses while he was the prefect of Yunzhou. Together with the innocent people implicated, a total of 232 people were killed. Afterwards, he poisoned these bandits to silence them in the name of holding a celebration banquet. As a result, he was commended by the court and promoted twice. The bandits are certainly hateful, but the Jiang and Zhao families and those implicated are so innocent!"

"Some time ago, I found something strange in my mother's medicine. I followed Mama Liu's investigation and found that not only did Lord Jiang help Mama Liu's son, who was sentenced to death, escape from death, but he also modified the case file. That's why I sent people to Qingyang, Yunzhou to continue investigating. Fortunately, God opened his eyes and found that there were still survivors in the Jiang family, and some of the bandits who were poisoned and killed by him also escaped. Here are not only their testimonies, but also the handwritten letter and evidence that Jiang Shiyan wrote to the bandit leader. Please check it, Your Majesty. As for the witnesses, I will also hand them over to the Dali Temple."

These things were sent back by the secret guards sent to Qingzhou during the days when Shen Nanzhi was recuperating.

Shen Nanzhi could have reported the incident much earlier, but she chose to sit on her hands.

As she herself said, children who sue their father will be branded as unfilial no matter what.

She didn't care, but she was afraid that it would affect the reputation of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion.

Moreover, there are many things to consider, such as how and when to report.

It just so happens that my uncle and Xiao Chuyun are not in Kyoto now. Even if this matter is handed over to Marble or the Procuratorate, it will be able to distance itself from the Shen family to the greatest extent possible.

Shen Nanzhi was waiting for such an opportunity.

She waited for the father and son of the Jiang family to attack her, then she counterattacked, and then, acting as a victim, she was "forced" to present these things. This not only aroused everyone's emotions to the greatest extent, allowing everyone to see Jiang Shiyan's true face, but also reduced the impact of the "unfilial" hat.

Moreover, if it were announced to the public on a day like the Autumn Hunting Tour, under the watchful eyes of the public, and then spread by word of mouth, Jiang Shiyan's reputation would be completely ruined and stinked, making him irreparable!

Hearing what Shen Nanzhi said in one breath, Jiang Shiyan was shocked, scared, panicked and angry.

He didn't expect Shen Nanzhi to know so much! And even the witnesses and evidence from that year were found. Jiang Shiyan naturally subconsciously wanted to deny it, but he just moved his lips and before he could speak, Emperor Shunqing glanced at him, and a guard soldier standing in front of him immediately understood and drew his sword to block him, as if he would be killed if he said one more word.

Jiang Shiyan had to suppress his anger and fear, leaving only a pair of scarlet eyes staring at Shen Nanzhi, wishing he could skin Shen Nanzhi alive.

However, Shen Nanzhi seemed to not see his expression and continued, "In addition to these, Lord Jiang also instigated Madam Liu to poison me several times. I had no choice but to send Madam Liu to the Jiang Mansion. I didn't expect that they would take advantage of this autumn hunting tour to kill me. Madam Liu's words just now are the testimony of this, and everyone has heard it."

As he spoke, Shen Nanzhi leaned over and knelt on the ground.

Her voice was cold and crisp, filled with anger, and also seemed to carry a hint of disappointment and helplessness.

"If it is not a last resort, I do not want to go to this point today. My grandparents are old, and they love my mother the most. If they knew that my mother was plotted and murdered, I don't know how sad and angry they would be. However, although family disgrace should not be made public, when I think of the Jiang and Zhao families and the 232 innocent lives involved, I feel uneasy. I hope Your Majesty will make a decision for me, my mother, and the dead souls of the Jiang and Zhao families and investigate this case thoroughly!"

There was enough evidence, everyone's emotions were incited, and the old Duke Zhenguo was brought up. Even Emperor Shunqing could not let this matter go.

Hearing this, Shen Nanzhi's two aunts also wanted to stand up, but Emperor Shunqing raised his hand to hold them down, then said to Shen Nanzhi: "I will investigate this matter thoroughly. Come, arrest Jiang Shiyan first."

As they said that, the two guards were about to drag Jiang Shiyan away.

Seeing this, Jiang Shiyan didn't even care about the blade on his neck, and quickly opened his mouth and cried out: "Your Majesty! I am innocent! I am innocent..."

However, before he could finish, the guard soldier next to him put his knife across Jiang Shiyan's neck. The flashing cold light of the blade made Jiang Shiyan shudder and he subconsciously closed his mouth.

At the same time, Emperor Shunqing turned his head and glanced at Liang Qin, the Minister of the Dali Temple, who was sitting in the seats of the civil and military officials. "Lord Liang, you are fully authorized to supervise this matter."

Emperor Shunqing handed the pile of things to Chang Xi, and then sent it to Liang Qin, not forgetting to remind him: "This matter also involves many officials such as Jingzhao Yin Yao Qian, you should investigate them together."

Liang Qin, who was called, stepped out immediately to receive the order: "I accept your order."

Liang Qin, the Minister of Dali Temple, was famous for his incorruptibility.

Moreover, Emperor Shunqing did not even give Jiang Shiyan a chance to explain himself. He directly ordered him to be taken away, and even used the word "investigation", which shows Emperor Shunqing's attitude.

Everyone looked at each other, but they all came to the same conclusion in their hearts - Jiang Shiyan was completely finished.

It can be seen how important the things Shen Nanzhi submitted were, otherwise Emperor Shunqing would not have made a judgment before the interrogation.

Jiang Shiyan, the person involved, was filled with grief and anger. He fainted after spitting out a mouthful of blood. In the end, he was dragged away by the soldiers of the Imperial Guard. He looked very embarrassed.

Emperor Shunqing didn't even look at him, but turned to look at Shen Nanzhi, softening his tone and saying, "Although it is unfilial for children to sue their fathers in terms of human relations, Miss Shen has a sense of justice in her heart and should be rewarded."

Now that Emperor Shunqing has spoken, naturally no one will accuse Shen Nanzhi of being unfilial.

Concubine Zhang, who noticed that Emperor Shunqing looked unhappy, and had not dared to talk to him for a long time, smiled and changed her tone immediately, "Yes, Your Majesty, I also like Miss Shen more and more. I was confused just now. I didn't expect that Lord Jiang, oh no, Jiang Shiyan, would do such a heartless thing."

At this point, even *** had to come out and agree, wishing to immediately distance himself from the appearance of speaking for Jiang Shiyan just now.

Concubine Zhang and *** took the lead, and the people below naturally followed closely, expressing their opinions unwilling to be left behind.

For a time, Shen Nanzhi received praise from all sides.

At this point, Shen Nanzhi's heart finally settled down.

Although the evidence was solid, and she was confident that she could bring down Jiang Shiyan, Shen Nanzhi was always nervous until it really came to that.

Shen Nanzhi did not have any special feelings towards those sincere or false praises, those sighs, and those gossipy looks. All she wanted now was to find her mother, throw herself into her arms, and tell her that she had finally made the Jiang family, Jiang Shiyan, Jiang Qingyuan, Jiang Yanran and others pay the price they deserved!

What awaits Jiang Shiyan is only eternal damnation!

The mother and daughter’s revenge was finally taken!

Of course, their enemies are not limited to the Jiang family.

Only after the Jiang family's worries are completely resolved can Shen Nanzhi take the next step.

Thinking of this, Shen Nanzhi thanked Emperor Shunqing. As soon as he returned to his seat, Ye Qingwan pounced on him.

"Zhizhi!"

Her eyes were already red.

She had thought about Jiang Shiyan's badness and his indifference to Shen Nanzhi, but she didn't expect him to be such a complete scumbag.

Ye Qingwan felt sorry for Shen Nanzhi and wanted to comfort her, but she didn't know how to start. She just hugged Shen Nanzhi tightly and said distressedly: "You are responsible for so many things by yourself, why didn't you tell me!"

Shen Nanzhi smiled and hugged her back, comforting her as she burst into tears: "I'm fine, right? Don't worry, it's all thanks to you just now."

When Shen Nanzhi got the oil paper bag from Mother Liu, he took advantage of the moment when she raised her hand to put away the oil paper bag and quickly sprinkled some on Mother Liu. Mother Liu was guilty and panicked at that time, so she didn't notice it.

Although Shen Nanzhi was still in the Shen family tent at that time, she was being watched by Mother Liu and the Jiang family was following her outside. In order to reassure them, she naturally put the oil paper bag on her body, giving them the illusion that she had fallen into a trap and was in a hurry to find Shen Changan.

Before the Qiuwei hunting patrol ended, Shen Nanzhi took the opportunity to whisper to Ye Qingwan and stuffed the small oil paper bag that Liu Mama gave her into Ye Qingwan's pocket, asking Ye Qingwan to give it to Qiuyu. Qiuyu would naturally find a chance to stuff the thing back into Liu Mama's bag.

This led to the later "catching Liu's mother red-handed". First, Liu's mother was brought down, and then the opportunity was taken to cause a quarrel between her and Jiang Shiyan. Only then did Shen Nanzhi's subsequent words become more credible. Shen Nanzhi had calculated every step in advance.

Hearing Shen Nanzhi's gratitude, Ye Qingwan smiled and was about to say it was okay, but suddenly saw a little eunuch running over in a panic.

Perhaps because he was nervous, he didn't even wait for Emperor Shunqing to pass the message before he knelt on the ground and shouted in shock: "Your Majesty! Concubine Liu is in trouble!"

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