Come on, Your Highness

Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night, the imperial army was dispatched and the whole city was arrested.

Crying and shouting could be heard in front of many mansions.

Qiu Yuan was exposed in the daylight, knowing that the people involved in it gathered together to discuss countermeasures, trying to find someone to get away with the crime, but they were taken away by the vicious Forbidden Army, and they were prevented from going to their respective mansions to arrest them time.

No one expected that this case would end so soon!

Under the light of the fire, Princess Liyang looked at the imperial army surrounded in front of the mansion, she was shocked and angry, she suppressed her fear, forced herself to be calm, and angrily shouted in her usual tone: "This palace is the emperor's sister, and I am the emperor's sister. Eldest princess, I want to see the emperor, get out of the way!"

"Eldest princess, the emperor specifically told me not to see you, please don't embarrass me." The young general of the forbidden army stood still in front of the door with a cold face.

"Presumptuous, if I must want you, are you going to fight with me?" Princess Liyang raised her brows and her usual arrogant tone, but only she knew that she was on the verge of despair and had boundless regrets!

One step wrong, step by step wrong.

Even if Xiao Hong was there yesterday, she should have insisted on facing the saint and apologizing on her own.

But now, there is no chance to even meet the emperor.

"The eldest princess should just step over the humble corpse." The young general waved his hand, "Close the door, and no one is allowed to let it out!"

"Wait." The eldest princess grabbed his arm and asked, "What about Shaoqi, how did the emperor deal with it?"

They are all in the imperial army, Zhan Shaoqi said that his position is not low, the young general frowned, thought for a while and said: "The emperor ordered him to be arrested and brought to justice."

The eldest princess closed her eyes when she heard this, and let go of her hand tremblingly.

Under the imperial city, wind and clouds were raging, but here He Xichao climbed Qinglian Mountain and met He Lingshan.

"Xi Chao."

"How is sister living here?" He Xichao asked.

He Lingshan nodded with a smile: "Okay, if it wasn't for the arrival of the eldest princess and Zhan's family members yesterday, I wouldn't even want to go back. Xichao, the few days here are the happiest I have been in the past few years."

He Xichao looked at He Lingshan's face, and couldn't help laughing: "I can see that my sister's complexion is good, so I can see that she is at ease. But if my sister wants to come, she has to wait for a while, so let me go down the mountain this time."

He Lingshan turned her head and told Jasmine and Shaoyao after hearing the words: "Pack up my bags and tell Mother, we will go back right away."

She didn't know that her younger brother had turned the entire capital upside down for her, but she just listened to what He Xichao said.

But she didn't ask, but He Xichao had no choice but to say, "Sister, isn't she curious about what happened to the Zhan family?"

He Lingshan was naturally curious. The official came early this morning, and took away the entire Zhan family without saying a word.

So He Xichao told the story of Qiuyuan, and He Lingshan was stunned. She covered her chest, suppressed the nausea, and said in disgust: "This is indeed something that this mother and son can do! It's simply not human. , Aren’t they afraid of going to hell? The women in the mansion are enough for him to cause trouble, but they are all women sent by others or who want to fly off the branches. Yes! I only have pity on these innocent people..."

He Lingshan's eyes turned red immediately. She was wronged and even had her younger brother and grandfather to make her dare not touch her, and even begged her, but these powerless common people had no place to appeal their grievances. despair!

"Wicked people have their own retribution, and now the truth is revealed, and the whole city has been arrested."

"Then will Zhan Shaoqi die?" He Lingshan asked.

He Xichao was taken aback for a moment, and then asked: "Don't sister think that death is too cheap for him?"

"But he is not dead, how can he be worthy of these people?"

He Xichao was also thinking about this question, but...

"It's too happy to die. Besides, the eldest princess will still live well after he dies, which is very unfavorable to my sister."

Princess Liyang is the emperor's younger sister, as long as she is not guilty of treason, no matter how much she is punished, she will not die, at most she will be imprisoned and alone for a lifetime.

He Lingshan bit her lip when she heard the words, and struggled inwardly. Finally, she looked at He Xichao and said, "Xichao, I'm not afraid. As long as these poor people can rest in peace, I'm willing..."

He Xichao interrupted her, "Sister, do you feel guilty?"

He Lingshan nodded: "Xi Chao...Zhan Shaoqi is my husband after all, I should have expected it. After so many years of living in peace, how could a person like him only satisfy those in the backyard. I didn't discover this sinful place earlier."

He Xichao looked at He Lingshan's tears, and couldn't help persuading softly: "This has nothing to do with my sister. My sister is kind, but I can't imagine how bad human nature can be. You shouldn't bear his sins."

"But……"

"Brother finally rescued you. Did you just watch you go back like this? Besides, I also have responsibilities. In fact, I knew Qiuyuan a long time ago. It's just that I was busy and didn't pay much attention. I just said it was a private breeding. a brothel."

He Lingshan shook her head and said, "How can you blame this, it's not your fault."

"So we are the same, so don't use other people's evil to punish yourself?"

He Lingshan laughed: "Xi Chao, I can't say no to you."

"Then let's change our thinking. Dali Temple rescued many people this time. Some of these people could find their families, but some could not. Some even found their families. Facing such a situation, no one would be willing They take it back, even though it's not their fault."

A girl who lost her innocence and was teased like that should actually be loved and understood by the world.

However, in this era when chastity is more important than life, don't look at them being regretted and pitiful now, but once they return home, or after this turmoil has passed, they will only be pointed at in the future, despised like dirt .

Otherwise, how could someone hang himself on the spot when he was rescued?

Now these are witnesses, but after that, who will think about the future for them?

"The world is harsh and helpless."

"So is sister willing to shelter them?"

He Lingshan asked in surprise, "Me?"

He Xichao nodded: "Both their bodies and their spirits have been severely traumatized, and they need long-term treatment and careful care. Some of them can heal, while others can't. Although they are placed in the hospital, they are not In the long run, once the storm is over, they will probably be sent to the Shantang in the capital, but I'm afraid they won't last long."

He Lingshan knew this better than He Xichao. She nodded without hesitation after being taken aback for a moment: "Of course I am willing. I can provide a place to live and send someone to take care of me. But Xichao, can I? It's a mess."

He Xichao looked at He Lingshan and said seriously: "It's because of the chaos, sister should stand up and take this opportunity to get rid of that mother and child!"

He Xichao could imagine what the eldest princess would do next. Even if she was imprisoned, she could let He Lingshan serve her as a mother-in-law!

If He Lingshan could stand up as a victim and resettle the same scarred people so that they have a place to go, how beautiful and kind would that be?Great act of kindness!

Such notoriety, how can the Princess Mansion be worthy of everyone's shouting and beating?

He Lingshan was stunned when she heard this, she looked at He Xichao's clear eyes and that still childish face, she couldn't help feeling guilty and grateful, she couldn't help but said: "I see, Xi Chao, thank you."

"You are my only sister. If you are well, I can go to the Western Regions with peace of mind, otherwise it will be unsafe." He Xichao said with a smile.

The case involved the clan ministers, involving a large number of people.

Dali Temple has not been so busy for a long time. No one touches the ground. The whole yamen is lit up at night and turned off at dawn.

The last time such a big case was involved in the Lu family roster that Xiao Hong brought back from Jiangdong.

The Minister of Dali Temple looked at the confession with two dark circles under his eyes, his brows were frowned, and he seemed to be hesitating. At this moment, a report came from the door: "My lord, Duke Wei is here."

Master Huang sighed, "Please."

In the early morning of the second day, it can be seen that there are a few fewer people standing in the hall.

This case is now the most concerned one in Beijing.

The Minister of Dali Temple stood in the hall and said: "Your Majesty, the autumn garden has been roughly searched until now, and a total of about twenty complete corpses have been found. According to Wu's testimony, the ages range from ten to thirty, and there are both men and women. The rest of the fragmentary bones are still being pieced together. In addition, according to Huo Liang, the owner of the garden, there are still many victims who have not been found. When it comes to the wounds on these bones, there are many, many wounds, different depths, and cruel methods, which I have never seen in my life. It can be concluded that they were tortured to death. Moreover, according to the words of the victims who have regained their sanity in the hospital, it is basically confirmed that these people were kidnapped, kidnapped, and came involuntarily. This is the autopsy report and related testimony, please look at the emperor. "

Eunuch Huang got off Danbi, and presented the booklet and confession.

Hearing Dali Siqing's expressionless voice in the court hall, everyone sighed secretly and shook their heads.

Dali Temple Minister raised his eyes and looked around, thought for a while and said: "There are also crime tools, which were found in the underground secret room of the garden, and are now stored in Dali Temple. Because of their terrifying appearance, obscene and strange appearance, and blood stains, And it is easy to cause discomfort to everyone, so I don’t bring it to the palace to pollute the eyes of the emperor and the ministers. I think it’s enough that the officials in Dali Temple can’t eat for a few days, and you don’t have to suffer along with it.”

"Ahem..." Someone coughed at this time.

The minister of Dali Temple looked over and found that it was the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment. He couldn't help but twitched the corners of his mouth and said, "Oh, I almost forgot. Because some of the utensils were used for unknown purposes, I invited my colleagues from the Ministry of Punishment to come and have a look. Mr. Gu had to go along with me. Come, so..."

"That's enough, Lord Huang. The Ministry of Criminal Justice is willing to bow down to this. I have decided to open the valley for three days. Anyone present who wants to challenge it can go to Dali Temple to see and see." What are you doing!

However, what the Minister of the Ministry of Justice said made people even more imaginative. Where would anyone dare to really go, many ministers shook their heads again and again.

"Huang Qing, Gu Qing, thank you for your hard work." Emperor Tiangan said after reading the confession.

The two adults raised their hands together in salute: "This is my duty."

Emperor Tiangan nodded, put down the notebook, and asked again: "Can you explain clearly about the criminals who were arrested yesterday?"

The Minister of Dali Temple said: "Your Majesty, the staff and staff of Dali Temple are hurrying to interrogate, but Zhan Shaoqi is still on the way. Although the evidence is solid, the case will not be closed until he is arrested and brought to justice."

This request was reasonable, so Emperor Tiangan said nothing more.

However, the Minister of Dali Temple hesitated for a moment. He glanced at Wei Guogong who was in court today, and said, "Your Majesty, Zhan Qingpu has been imprisoned for many days, and his confession has been completed."

"Bring it up."

What happened in Qiuyuan was horrifying, shocking both inside and outside the court.

However, while everyone spurned the culprit, they also wondered why the good-natured Zhan Qingpu sent someone to suddenly send someone to burn the garden?

This autumn garden has existed for many years. It has been protected by the Imperial City Army and has not been discovered. If you want to stop and eliminate the hidden dangers, quietly clean up the people and things inside, and find a reason to overthrow it and repair it again.

Obviously there is a concealed way to hide it from the world, but such a big commotion is caused, and you are thrown into it. This is really incomprehensible, isn't it?

Things happen for a reason, and Zhan Qingpu and the eldest princess are not fools.

Then this confession explained why.

"Wei Guogong." Emperor Tiangan put down his confession and looked over.

Wei Guogong was determined, and stood up: "The minister is here."

"Do you have something to say?" Emperor Tiangan's insightful eyes fell on him.

Hearing this, Duke Wei knelt down and said, "I'm guilty."

As soon as this remark came out, the ministers whispered one after another.

He Xichao stood behind the group of officials, he just raised his head slightly, but after a while, he lowered his head again.

"I don't quite understand why Wei Guogong is guilty."

Wei Guogong said slowly: "The old minister has three sons in his life. The eldest son left early, leaving only one granddaughter at his knees. She is knowledgeable, filial and considerate. Eight years ago, the emperor loved him and married him to Zhan Shaoqi, the young master of the eldest princess's mansion in Liyang. Zhan Shaoqi is young and promising, handsome in appearance, noble in birth, and well-behaved. This is a match made in heaven, and the old man is very pleased. But who ever thought that the princess's mansion is well hidden, and the world does not know that this is a beast in clothes..."

When Wei Guogong said this, he paused for a moment, his eyes turned red instantly, and he took two deep breaths, as if he couldn't bear to continue talking.

People in the world didn't know it before, but now after the Qiuyuan case, it was reported by Dali Temple Minister just now, and it is indescribable by the Minister of Criminal Affairs. Now everyone can guess how Wei Guogong's granddaughter married such a person. What an insult!

The sound of sighs, sighs, and regrets sounded softly in the hall.

And Wei Guo made such a head public, there is no need to continue, everyone already understands the reason.

Even Emperor Tiangan could not bear it, and there was a trace of guilt in his eyes, because he gave him the marriage.

Wei Guogong stabilized his emotions and continued: "Shan'er is the eldest granddaughter of our country's government. She is married to a bright matchmaker. Naturally, she will not end up in such a miserable end as those girls in Qiuyuan. It's just marrying someone else's wife, so what's the fear and hardship in it?" This sentence makes it clear. This child has always been filial, reporting good news but not worrying, covered by makeup, wearing thick clothes, the old man is old and dim-sighted, but he can't tell. If it weren't for her mother who couldn't bear it, I'm afraid I don't know the reason now ..."

Wei Guogong suddenly raised his head, looked at the emperor with tears in his eyes and said: "Your Majesty, the old minister did not resent the emperor's gift of marriage. After careful investigation, the granddaughter was subjected to such oppression! So far, the old man was unwilling and selfish, so he secretly sent someone to monitor Zhan Shaoqi. With his behavior, the princess's domineering must have something to hide from others, but Unexpectedly... I found Qiuyuan..."

Weeping, Duke Wei fell on the ground and kowtowed to plead guilty: "I should tell the emperor what I should do, and I ask the emperor to look into it. However, because of my selfishness, I wanted to expose his crimes with my own hands. Therefore, the governor of Jingzhao government arrested Huo Liang and forced him to go to court. The princess and Zhan Qingpu had to deal with Qiuyuan in a hurry. Once the imperial city army used fire oil, the veterans would be clear about it, and they could inform Dali Temple to investigate. ……guilty!"

However, no one has any dissatisfaction with such an excuse for using power for personal gain, only full of sympathy.

As long as someone loves their daughter and cherishes their granddaughter, and finds out that the jewel in their palm is being bullied by such a scum, who can swallow this pain?

Even Emperor Tiangan couldn't have any harsh criticism on the surface.

"Your Majesty, I think that although Wei Guogong has selfish intentions, he has not violated any Daqi laws and regulations. Please sympathize with Wei Guogong's kind heart." At this time, the minister of Dali Temple said.

After he made a start, the ministers below followed suit to intercede.

The same is true for several elders.

In fact, Wei Guogong was not the only one in Zhan Qingpu's confession, and he also had doubts about certain things. However, at this moment, Emperor Tiangan could not question him in detail.

The impact of the Qiuyuan incident is too bad, and the world pays attention to it. Now, scholars from the Imperial College and various academies have already picked up paper and pens in their hands, and jointly attacked Liyang Princess and Zhan's family. Their words were so fierce that they, along with other clans and royal families, were also arrested. Scolded a bloody head.

Even in the face of the current emperor, the hot-blooded superior dared to sharply question the emperor's protection.

Fortunately, Daqi's atmosphere is open-minded, and he doesn't use his speech to punish him, otherwise there should be several people in prison now.

Although Emperor Tiangan sympathized, he was still a little annoyed. As Wei Guogong said, he could send someone to investigate secretly to minimize the impact of this matter, but he had to make it known to the world, which would really damage the majesty of the royal family .

However, the matter has come to this point, and he can't blame him, he can only say: "Duke Wei, get up, everyone has a heart to love their son, since I haven't violated the law, how can I blame it?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, the old minister is ashamed!" Wei Guogong stood up tremblingly, his face was flushed from crying, and he looked really sad.