The emperor had been silent just now, and as soon as he suddenly spoke, several people, including the Queen Mother, were shocked.

Although they thought that this could be done, they did not expect it to go so smoothly.

The emperor listened to this for a while, did not question it at all, and immediately ordered Jiang Xuan to be imprisoned.

Mrs. Wu was overjoyed.

If it weren't for the fact that Marquis Jing Yuan had just passed away, she would have almost smiled.

It's just that the emperor's inadvertent change of words made her vaguely have a bad premonition in her heart.

The emperor first said that he would be escorted to Dali Temple, and soon it was changed to the Criminal Department.

The book of the Criminal Department is still vacant, and Lord Lang Di, who is now in power in the Criminal Department, his son is married to Lu Qingrong's eldest sister Lu Fangyu...... With this relationship, it is inevitable that Mrs. Wu will not feel very comfortable.

After thinking about it, this is the emperor himself ordered to send people over, and no one dares to disobey him!

Besides, the emperor is afraid that he doesn't know the connection at all!

At this time, the emperor continued: "Since you have doubts about the cause of the death of Marquis Jingyuan, I cannot ignore it, and I will definitely give you justice." Keeping Jiang Xuan in the Criminal Department is just to make it easier to investigate the case! As for who to send to investigate, I still need to think carefully, don't worry! ”

What the emperor said only mentioned that the case should be investigated, and did not convict Jiang Xuan.

But in Mrs. Wu's hearts, it is not just the literal meaning.

After all, Jiang Xuan's identity is there. Historically, there has never been an example of a noble family being detained without a conviction.

But the emperor didn't even give the emperor a chance to plead his case, and directly ordered to escort him to the Criminal Department. His mind can be seen.

It seems that as expected, this time it will be severely punished.

Just when Mrs. Wu was satisfied, the emperor spoke again: "We must investigate thoroughly." We can't just listen to you, but give others a chance to speak......"

The emperor's voice was still weak, and he coughed a few times in the middle of speaking.

Just when Mrs. Wu and the others thought that the emperor wanted to interrogate Jiang Xuan in person, they suddenly heard him say, "Go and call Jiang Xuan's daughter-in-law over!" That girl is an honest child, let's hear what she has to say first! ”

Mrs. Wu chuckled in her heart.

Let Lu Qingrong come, it's better to let Jiang Xuan come!

It's a pity that there is no place for her to speak here.

As soon as the emperor's voice fell, Chang Gonggong immediately went down and ordered.

In the palace of the Marquis of Jingyuan. Lu Qingrong, who was originally busy in Jingchun Hall, was really stunned for a long time in the face of a sudden series of changes.

I heard that Jiang Xuan was arrested by the emperor in the front yard. was about to be sent to the criminal department, but she was shocked, she didn't have time to get out of Jingchun Hall, and the person who was ordered to summon her to the palace arrived.

It was a little eunuch with a raw eye. It looks like he's in his teens.

Follow the instructions of Chang Gonggong. He told Mrs. Wu and others about the accusations in the Qinzheng Palace to Mrs. Shizi as they were.

Lu Qingrong listened, and his heart was a little relieved.

I had guessed before that Mrs. Wu must be planning something, but she didn't come up with such a big move before she directly involved the emperor and the queen mother.

These accusations are all false, where is it half credible?

It's just that the emperor arrested Jiang Xuan without saying anything, and he had a posture of being held accountable. It is inevitable that Lu Qingrong will not dare to take it lightly.

On the way to the palace, she was repeatedly thinking about how to deal with it in her heart.

Not much. She was brought before the emperor.

This was the first time she had entered the Qinzheng Palace, but she just bowed her head and walked forward, not daring to exceed the rules.

Even if she didn't have time to look around, she could feel the difference in the Qinzheng Palace.

The emperor's authority is strict, and it is extremely quiet here, and it seems that except for the emperor himself, no one else even dares to come out of the atmosphere.

Therefore, the emperor's coughing voice suddenly became more sharp.

Lu Qingrong knelt down and bowed, and when he was shouted by the emperor, he noticed that there were still others in the hall.

Empress Dowager Wu looked at her with an inquiring expression, and a hint of mockery flashed on her face.

Mrs. Wu and Wu Qiniang didn't dare to be presumptuous, they each lowered their heads, and they didn't dare to look at her.

The emperor didn't know that someone had informed Lu Qingrong in advance, so he still asked them to repeat what they had just said.

Wu Qiniang said it so many times, she was already familiar with the road, and she said it again word for word, more smoothly than the previous two times, not to mention, it was rare that her emotions were kept well, and her tears flowed no less than before.

Lu Qingrong listened, as if he had heard some fantasy, and his stunned expression was revealed.

After a long while, she opened her mouth and asked: "Since Madam and Wu Qiniang both insist that the death of the Hou Ye was caused by the prince, dare to ask what is his purpose?" ”

Wu Qiniang was not speechless, but Mrs. Wu didn't give her this standard answer, so she was a little hesitant and didn't know whether to speak.

Mrs. Wu couldn't wait any longer, and said for her: "Do you still need to ask!" Of course, it's for the sake of the lord, and I'm not willing to just be a son! ”

It's ridiculous!

Lu Qingrong sneered in his heart, and he didn't even need to think about the rebuttal.

But she still made up her mind first.

By mistake, the impression he left on the emperor several times was that he was meek and honest, and if his rebuttal at the moment was too calm, it might not be good for Jiang Xuan.

But it is impossible to think clearly and unclearly.

Lu Qingrong simply put aside the former caution, and opened his mouth regardless of it: "The prince has always attached great importance to filial piety, if he says that he will do such things that are inferior to beasts, I can't believe it!" And the prince wants to have military merits, and he wants to have a reputation, so justifiably, and after a hundred years of his father, there is no reason for this title to fall on the heads of others...... And now that his father is seriously ill, all the major events in the Hou Mansion have been decided by the prince for many years...... To put it mildly, if the prince really had such a wolf heart, he would not have been able to wait for today! ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone present was shocked.

No one expected that Lu Qingrong did not question those testimonies first, but told these big truths in one breath.

The emperor was moved, and even couldn't help but remind: "Then when Marquis Jingyuan went to Yuyuan, were you present?" ”

Lu Qingrong wiped a handful of tears and said, "What Wu Qiniang said is all nonsense!" It was my father's own idea to go to Yuyuan, and we were just accompanying us! And until my father walked out of the Yuyuan, his spirit was excellent! At that time, I was just in time for Chang Gonggong to come to deliver the decree, which should be able to prove it! ”

The emperor nodded slightly, seemingly satisfied with her performance, but did not ask Grandpa Chang.

"Yes, I have listened to your words in my heart. Since you all have different opinions, this is still to be checked! The emperor seemed to be tired, and leaned back in the dragon chair before waving his hand and saying, "You all go back first!" Before the matter is clarified, Jiang Xuan will live in the Criminal Department first! ”

As soon as these words came out, there was no room for turnaround.

accompanied the emperor to send the queen mother back to the palace, and the rest of the people all withdrew from the Qinzheng Palace.

Mrs. Wu made a false alarm, glanced at Lu Qingrong with a smug face, and then walked away.

Lu Qingrong's heart turned a thousand times, just now the emperor obviously seemed to be moved by what he said, how could he ......

At this time, in the Qinzheng Palace, there are also those who have this doubt, and there is Chang Gonggong.

"The Emperor's ......"

The emperor came back to his senses, and first ordered: "Jiang Xuan went to the Criminal Department, the aftermath of Marquis Jingyuan, you help keep an eye on it!" ”

"Yes." Grandpa Chang couldn't help but ask, "In your opinion, ...... confrontation just now?"

The emperor sighed: "That kid of the Lu clan doesn't look like he's lying!" That's why I didn't ask you at all. Presumably she is telling the truth, right? ”

Father-in-law Chang hurriedly replied: "The emperor is wise. ”

"You must be thinking in your heart now, if this is the case, why do I still investigate this matter in detail and insist on imprisoning Jiang Xuan in the Criminal Department?" The Emperor had already closed his eyes, and his voice was much quieter than before.

"The slave is stupid, and has not discerned the deep meaning of the saint." Chang Gonggong said truthfully.

"Alas......" the emperor still closed his eyes, "these days, I always feel a little powerless, I can't sleep at night, and I often dream of the emperor...... You say, is this a sign that the end is near? ”

Father-in-law Chang hurriedly knelt on the ground: "Long live the emperor, but now he is just cold and weak......"

"Alright, alright!" The Emperor interrupted him with some impatience.

The hall was quiet for a while, and then the emperor said again: "Marquis Jingyuan is gone, Jiang Xuan always has to keep filial piety, since he can't participate in court affairs, it is better to go to the criminal department to stay, so as not to get involved in other messy things!" (To be continued.) )

PS: Over! Year! Good! ~\(≧▽≦)/~

It's almost 12 o'clock! Be...... Dumplings or dumplings?