211.Chapter 211: The King of Yue is overthrown
In the face of such an obvious meaning, for a while, everyone was shocked, and the reaction was also ever-changing.
King Jing and King Lu were full of shock, as if they couldn't believe that this nephew, who had always been indisputable, would actually have a rebellious heart. He is an extremely intelligent man, he wants nothing for power, how could he do such an unwise thing?! It is clear that the abolition of the crown prince and the king of Pu were unmoved when they seized the heir, how can they hit the stone with an egg now? ! King Peng's surprise was filled with regret and anger, as if just relying on the words of Princess An Xing, he could be convicted of great rebellion in an instant.
The eldest princesses also frowned and looked at each other suspiciously. They originally thought that King Peng said that he moved them into the palace just to say a few good words for his niece. Although they didn't think much of this niece, they only thought about getting married, so they agreed to him. Who knows, when this kind of thing happened, he unknowingly jumped into the trap of King Peng and became the person who witnessed Princess Anxing's rebellion against King Yue?! They are all living a good life, who wants to get involved in any conspiracy and rebellion?!
The saint's expression was also amazed, contemplative, and finally calm. Between the eldest princess of Anxing and the king of Yue, there is no doubt that he chose to believe in Li Heng, the king of Yue. This is also the most normal reaction, after all, King Yue has never exceeded the rules over the years, who would believe the words of Princess Anxing lightly?
As a junior, Li Hui's reaction was the most intense. He made no secret of his emotions, and took a few steps forward, as if he were filled with anger. However, in the bottom of his heart, it was already as cold as winter - Princess Anxing dared to reflexively strike at such a time, and she must have been fully prepared!! Her target is actually Yue Wangfu!! What to do?! What should I do?!
Li Heng glanced at him without a trace, as if to remind this nephew that he must be as calm as possible. And his own reaction was also very flat, just squinting his eyes slightly: "Xi Niang, what do you mean?" ”
"Second brother, do you still have to pretend that you don't understand?" Princess An Xing laughed sarcastically, "Originally, I thought of the relationship between you and my brother and sister, and I didn't want to be nosy. However, since you have deceived people too much, and you are deliberately trying to deceive the saints, I have no choice but to expose your true colors! After that, she actually knelt down towards the sage: "The sage and the elders are above, I sue Li Heng, the king of Yue, for plotting against him and having a rebellious heart!" ”
The saint lowered his eyes and looked at her, and his voice was still gentle: "Sister, I'm afraid I have misunderstood something?" For many years, the second brother has lived almost in a simple house, indulging in calligraphy and painting all day long, how can he be rebellious? Who of us brothers and sisters has not been taken care of by the second brother? Before and after I ascended the throne, my second brother also helped me a lot, and I always had respect and gratitude in my heart. Brothers will never be alienated or even suspicious of each other because of a few words. ”
Seeing that the sage's attitude was so clear, the eldest princesses were all relieved, and King Jing and King Lu also said a lot of good things one after another. King Peng sneered: "I believe that Xi Niang's temperament has always been straightforward, and she will never slander him without any grounds!" The saint and my brothers and sisters, wait a moment, and it is not too late to make a decision! ”
Li Heng glanced at him lightly, and then looked at the sage with gratitude: "I don't know what evidence my mother has?" Even if I took it out, I didn't want to be slandered for nothing. ”
"Evidence?" Princess An Xing glanced at him, "I'm just an insider, but I'm just entrusted by someone to be the first to accuse." As for the evidence, why don't you ask Shiro from the Yue Palace? Poor boy, after learning that the second brother was ambitious, he kept trembling and fidgeting. If he hadn't met me by chance and had the courage to ask me for help, he wouldn't know if he would have survived in the future!! ”
Hearing "Shiro of Yue Wangfu", Li Heng's expression finally changed completely, his blood faded, and he was pale.
And Li Hui was completely stunned - Shiro of Yue Wangfu? In his memory, this cousin was just a thin shadow. Silent, almost never said anything in front of everyone! But who knew that he would have a private relationship with Princess An Xing, and actually disregarded the reputation and lives of dozens of people in his parents' brothers' family, and did such a disloyal, unfilial, and rebellious thing that falsely accused his father?!
At this moment, the hearts of everyone present were either happy or surprised, sad or sighing. They all know very well that the overthrow of the Yue Wangfu is close at hand. Even if Li Heng is good on weekdays, even if the whole Yue Wangfu has no idea about the so-called "rebellion", it is his own son who testifies. What more evidence could be more fatal than the testimony of his own son?
Living human witnesses, coupled with plausible physical evidence, there is no room for the Yue Wangfu to turn over.
Li Heng sighed softly, closed his eyes, and smiled miserably: "I hope that the sage will thoroughly investigate this case and return his innocence." He knelt on the ground and bowed to the saint: "Please believe that the minister is only loyal to His Majesty from beginning to end, and has no heart." The minister is willing to confront the rebel son to prove his innocence! ”
"Second brother, rest assured." The saint looked around at the crowd, and his voice was slightly hoarse, "I will definitely find out about this case." During the few days of the investigation, the second brother temporarily lived in this side hall. As for the second sister-in-law and nephews and daughters-in-law, they can all stay in the Yue Wangfu. The implication is to put Li Heng and the people of the Yue Wangfu under house arrest separately.
This seems to be no different from putting Princess An Xing and Cheng Qing under house arrest, but there are more people who know about this matter than at the beginning. Moreover, Princess An Xing and King Peng must have made arrangements a long time ago, and the rumors will spread in an instant. This will not only have a great impact on the reputation of the Yue Wangfu, but also the people of the Yue Wangfu will become more and more panicked - there will be people who make false perjury in order to protect themselves, and Li Heng will be convicted of rebellion.
Thinking of this, Li Hui was even more like an ice cave, and for a moment he felt that the Yue Wangfu had fallen into a desperate situation. However, the lips are dead and the teeth are cold, and the today of the Yue Wangfu may be the tomorrow of the Pu Wangfu. He can not only be sad and regretful, but also can not stand idly by!! But what should I do?! What else could he do?!
"This case will also be handed over to Uncle Jing Wang for trial." The sage said again, looking at Li Hui, "Xuanqi, you are too young, so you don't need to be involved in it." As for the case of Imperial Doctor Yao, it's up to you to close it. "Although my nephew is young and promising, and he is a good and reliable child, he is still too young after all. When it comes to those close to you, you can't hold your breath. The adjudicator must be impartial, at least on the surface.
Li Hui had no choice but to bow his head and agree, but he couldn't help but say again: "Uncle, the child wants to see how his uncle and grandfather tried the case." Only by witnessing the trial process with his own eyes can he find an opportunity to overturn the case for the Yue Wangfu. Otherwise, everyone in the Yue Wangfu will be alone, and they will only suffer the grievances of this time!!
The saint's gaze slowly moved from his face to Li Heng's back, and he agreed softly. Then he led the people out of the side hall. Li Hui fell at the end, and couldn't help but look back - several palace people who came from nowhere silently began to change the furnishings in the hall, while Li Heng still knelt on the ground, his forehead against the bluestone slab covered with bright lichen, and did not move for half a minute for a long time.
"The human condition is truly wonderful." Suddenly, someone smiled lightly in his ear, "One moment he was still a prisoner, and the next moment he became a witness to the first accusation; One moment he was a high-ranking bystander, and the next he was reduced to a prisoner. Do you also think that the so-called fate is really interesting? ”
He raised his head and saw Cheng Qing walking beside him, and the corners of his lips hooked meaningfully: "You are still young and ignorant, why should you get involved in the affairs of your elders?" If I were you, I would immediately stay away and protect myself. lest you be uncertain when, and bring trouble to your own family. ”
“…… That was my second father, and he was also my own family. Li Hui said in a low voice, ignoring him no longer. Whether he was a well-intentioned reminder or a malicious provocation, he had no time to tell. At this moment, he didn't have time to guess this uncle's mind anymore. If you are interested in forming an alliance, now is a good time to show your sincerity; If it's just mockery, ignoring it is enough.
Cheng Qing was slightly stunned, shook his head with a gentle smile, and said no more.
When everyone was about to retire, Jian Guogong Xu Ye, who was shot by the right servant of Ren Shangshu Province, hurriedly arrived, looked around, and stopped talking. The saint's eyes suddenly sank, but King Peng hooked the corners of his mouth without a trace.
"It's okay, all the people present are my elders and relatives, Xu Aiqing has something to do, just say it bluntly."
"Your Majesty, there was water near Nanshan this morning, and it was found that the Nanshan Palace had burned down half of Tai." Xu Ye was once a battle-hardened general, and he was confident in any emergency, and he did not waver in the slightest, "And after Jin Wuwei sent someone to extinguish the fire, he found that the guards in the palace had been killed many days ago, and there were dozens of corpses of unknown origin. Moreover, more than 200 armor pieces were found in the palace. In addition, a certain Taoist temple dozens of miles away from the palace broke into the thieves, and the king of Guizheng County, who was recuperating inside, was nowhere to be seen. ”
Return to the king?! Between the lightning and the fire, Li Hui finally remembered the strangeness he noticed last night: he had heard Li Jing mention that the one who was used last year was the king of Guizheng County! Later, Li Heng put him under house arrest in the Taoist temple in Nanshan, which was his punishment. And this returned county king Xing 2 and the Langling County King of Xing 4 are siblings.
Could it be that they were wrong from beginning to end? The various things implicated in last year's rumored case are by no means negligence and omissions in the confrontation, and the prince of Gui County is by no means simply being used by others. If you can't make a plan, you will immediately plan it - these serial plans are just for "foolproof", just to completely subvert the Yue Wangfu!!
"Armor? Returning to the king? The sage looked back at the side hall where Li Heng was under house arrest from afar, and said in a deep voice, "Xu Aiqing, you will assist your uncle in trying this case." Spread my word, immediately confined the Yue Wangfu, and announced that the king of the Yue Wangfu Shilang Langling County entered the palace to meet him!! He ordered the palace people to stop driving, swept away everyone's different looks, and said lightly: "Uncle and sister King Jing will stay, and the rest of you will go back to the house to rest." ”
"Such a big thing has happened in our clan, how can we not be there?!" King Peng hurriedly pushed King Lu, "Sage, since even Xuan Qi can listen to it, it shouldn't hurt for the two of us to listen to it." ”
King Lu was a little reluctant, but he had to echo: "That's right." We just listened from the sidelines. ”
"The two uncles have a heart." The saint looked at them deeply.