Imperial historian Lin Jiang was the first to speak: "Your Majesty, according to the laws of this dynasty, all officials above the fourth rank can be retried if they have doubts about the case, and the old minister thinks that it is understandable that the case of Lin Taishi will be retried." ”

Zhao Yong, the secretary of the Criminal Department, said respectfully: "Your Majesty, the case of Taishi Lin has already been concluded, and Weichen thinks that there is no doubt, so there is no need for a retrial. ”

Shangshu Jiang Wuwei said: "Your Majesty, Weichen agrees that this case does not need to be retried. ”

Li Li, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, said: "Your Majesty, the ministers are also in favor of not tried. ”

The ministers of the DPRK and China spoke one after another, and two-thirds of them were in favor of not rejuvenating the trial.

In the end, Prime Minister Ning Cheng was neither humble nor arrogant: "Your Majesty, the matter of Taishi Lin has been revealed back then, someone wants to frame Weichen, Weichen has nothing to say, if Master Cao wants to investigate, then check, Weichen is not afraid of shadows." ”

Emperor Jianwen looked at Cao Zuo and said: "Cao Aiqing, since most of the ministers in the court think that there is no need to investigate again, it means that there is indeed no doubt in this case. ”

Cao Zuo said unwillingly: "Your Majesty, there are indeed doubts in the case of Taishi Lin, ** strong is a life of nine deaths, not to mention that Taishi Lin once sent an envoy to Beifeng and was detained for five years and never surrendered to Beifeng, just say that Taishi Lin has the grace to teach the emperor, and the emperor knows Taishi Lin the most, Taishi Lin is above board, how can he collaborate with the enemy and commit treason?" ”

Emperor Jianwen rubbed his brows, and said in a very bad tone: "Cao Aiqing, these are the words of your family, regardless of the death of Taishi Lin, just say that this damned person has lived for so many years, and I can't forgive it." ”

When Cao Zuo heard this, he knew that there was no hope of fighting for this case, and he intended to make a final effort and said: "Your Majesty, ......

Before the words could be spoken, Emperor Jianwen said majestically: "Cao Aiqing, are you questioning my decision?" ”

Cao Zuo's face suddenly turned pale, and he immediately knelt down and pleaded: "Weichen doesn't dare." ”

At this time, Chu Tianyi stood up.

Emperor Jianwen secretly warned: "Yi'er, what are you doing here?" ”

Chu Tianyi said lightly: "Don't worry, Erchen is not for this, Erchen is talking about another thing." ”

Emperor Jianwen's face looked a little better, and he actually said with a little kindness: "What's the matter?" ”

Chu Tianyi said inscrutablely: "Father, what the son wants to say is that Prime Minister Ning connived at the Ning family to sell their official positions, bend the law for bribes, accept bribes, and oppress the people. ”

As soon as these words came out, the court and China immediately set off an uproar, and the courtiers once again fell into discussions.

Prime Minister Ning still looked calm, looked at Chu Tianyi and said, "Why did Prince Yi say this?" My Ning family is innocent from top to bottom, how could I do such a dirty thing? ”

Chu Tianyi said lightly: "Prime Minister Ning thinks that this king has wronged you? ”

Ning Cheng avoided answering, but said to Emperor Jianwen: "Your Majesty, Weichen has always been strict with himself, and he has been extremely strict with the Ning family. ”

The crown prince also said at this time: "Father, the prime minister has worked hard for Nanchu for so many years, how could he make such a low-level mistake?" It must be that the third brother misunderstood. ”

Chu Tianyi also said: "Father, whether the son-in-law has wronged the prime minister, the emperor will know by looking at the evidence of the son-in-law's waiting outside the palace." ”

Emperor Jianwen had a headache and said, "Then present the evidence of what you said." ”

Prime Minister Ning was about to say something, but when he received Emperor Jianwen's warning eyes, he had no choice but to give up.

As soon as Emperor Jianwen's words came out, Gonggong Li consciously went to the palace to spread the evidence of Chu Tianyi's words.

After a short time, Dark Lin came in with a few people holding a stack of bamboo books, saluted respectfully: "Prince Zheng Sanpin's guard Dark Forest See the emperor, long live my emperor, long live long live." ”

Emperor Jianwen waved his hand and said majestically: "Okay, get up." He looked at Chu Tianyi again and said, "Yi'er, let's talk about what evidence this is." ”

Chu Tianyi picked up one of the scrolls and read: "In the fifth year of Jianwen, when Ning Chengxiang's younger brother Ning Wen followed Ning Cheng's disaster relief in Yuzhou, he accepted a bribe of 10,000 taels of silver from the former Taishou of Yuzhou. ”

picked up another scroll and said: "In the sixth year of Jianwen, Ning Chengxiang's younger brother Ning Wen robbed the people's daughter in the capital and killed his family, this is the complaint of the youngest son in the family who finally escaped. ”

"In the seventh year of Jianwen, Ning Cheng's younger brother Ning Wen accepted 100,000 taels of silver from Wei Yun, the current servant of the Ministry of Officials, and Prime Minister Ning Cheng asked Wei Yun for the position of the waiter of the Ministry of Rites, which was Wei Yun's signature and drawing."

Thinking of this, everyone's eyes couldn't help but turn to Wei Yun, and Wei Yun, who was standing in the middle of the line, turned pale, explaining the authenticity of this matter.

Chu Tianyi put the book back in its place, looked at Prime Minister Ning and said lightly: "Does Prime Minister still want this king to read it?" ”

Prime Minister Ning Cheng was already facing ashes at this time, and looked at Emperor Jianwen and said: "Your Majesty, these things Weichen doesn't know, they are all the minister's brother Ning Wen's great rebellion, and he has done so many things that hurt heaven and reason behind his back, and Weichen didn't take care of his family well, please punish the emperor." ”

The prince's face was not much better, and he defended: "Father, the prime minister is in charge of hundreds of officials, and he is busy, and it is inevitable that such a thing will occur. ”

Looking at Prime Minister Ning Cheng, who pushed the blame on Ning Wen and only let himself be a lax emperor, Chu Tianyi said lightly: "Father, there are Ning Wen's guilt here, Ning Qing's son Ning Qing's guilt, and what else's cousin's guilt, and most importantly, there is also a confession from Ning Wen." ”

As he spoke, Chu Tianyi picked up a book, opened it and read: "The sinner Ning Wen accepted bribes, sold official positions, oppressed the people, bent the law for bribes, and the crime is unforgivable, but everything is instigated by the eldest brother Ning Wen......"

Prime Minister Ning looked incredulous, sat directly on the ground, and muttered to himself: "Impossible, this is impossible, how can you find out?" ”

Hearing this, the ministers still had something they didn't understand, and they were all heartbroken.

Emperor Jianwen stood up directly, slapped heavily on the dragon case, and said angrily: "Ning Yuan, what else do you have to say now?" ”

Prime Minister Ning only felt that his eyes were black, and he said in a dejected manner: "Weichen...... Speechless. ”

Emperor Jianwen said angrily: "Come on, put Ning Yuan and the people related to the Ning family into the prison, and the Ning family's family members will be confined to the mansion, and they will be dealt with after everything is dealt with." Immediately, someone stepped forward and escorted Prime Minister Ning down the hall.

Emperor Jianwen calmed the anger in his heart for a long time, and said with a lot of heartache: "This case is fully handed over to Cao Zuo, the secretary of Dali Temple, to find out. ”

Cao Zuo was full of joy and said: "Weichen obeys the order." ”

The minister said respectfully: "The emperor is wise. ”

Emperor Jianwen said tiredly: "The post of prime minister will be represented by Prince Yi first, and then he will go to the top and retire from the dynasty when there is a suitable person." ”

There are also ministers who have a performance to play, and it is not easy to say it when they see the emperor like this.

The civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty looked at their noses and said loudly: "Congratulations to the emperor, long live my emperor, long live long live." ”

After Emperor Jianwen left, they all left in disgrace, Jiang Ao sighed and left, after all, he couldn't say anything about this matter as a military attaché, it was a bit complicated and unspeakable.

The crown prince whispered in Chu Tianyi's ear: "Third brother, I didn't expect you to be the poisonous snake, because this palace has been fighting wits and courage with the second emperor brother all these years. ”

Resentment flashed in Chu Tianyi's eyes, and he smiled lightly: "It can only be said that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is too stupid." ”

The prince's gentle face was rarely angry, and he said in a low voice: "Chu Tianyi, you'd better pray that you will always be so lucky." After saying that, he threw his sleeves and left, which was really angry.

The fourth prince looked at Chu Tianyi, his eyes were full of resentment, and he said angrily in a low voice: "Chu Tianyi, you are a villain who can play tricks, and this prince will not let you go." ”

Chu Tianyi smiled lightly: "Fourth Emperor Brother, this king is waiting here." ”

The fourth prince said hatefully: "One day, this prince wants you to die without a place to be buried." After saying that, he threw up his sleeves and left.

In the end, only Jiang Lige and Chu Tianyi remained.

Looking at the man's dejected appearance, Jiang Lige stepped forward, gently hugged his waist from behind, and put his head on his broad shoulders.

After a while, Chu Tianyi muttered: "Lige, I never thought that I would bring down Prime Minister Ning Cheng, who has been rooted in the court for many years, so quickly. ”

Jiang Lige said in a low voice: "Ah Yi, no matter what you do, I will be behind you and will never give up." ”

Chu Tianyi turned around, hugged her in his arms, and said a little fragile: "Lige, it's good to have you." ”

Jiang Lige smiled: "What a fool, what else can I do but give you a hug?" He said gently, "Okay, let's go back." ”

Today's situation is special, the two went back to Jiang's mansion directly, and as soon as they stepped into the mansion door, they heard that the next person said that the Hou Ye said to let the two go to the study, and the two immediately walked to the study.

When he arrived at the door, Jiang Lige hesitated a little, and the raised hand refused to fall.

Chu Tianyi directly put his hand on her warm little hand, and comforted her softly: "Lige, don't be afraid, since I did this, I have thought about the consequences." ”

Jiang Lige was a little worried: "I'm afraid that Daddy will be angry." ”

Chu Tianyi sighed and said, "Daddy won't do anything to me, don't worry." ”

Jiang Lige hesitated: "But...... "What if Daddy asks me to leave you?"

Chu Tianyi said gently: "No, let's go." He knocked on the door.

Jiang Ao's majestic voice came out: "Come in." "It's not salty, it's not light, you can't hear joy and anger.

Chu Tianyi pushed open the door and led Jiang Lige in, at this time Jiang Ao was standing in front of the bookcase, looking at the plaque with "Loyal Monarch and Patriotism" written on the back of the bookcase, silent.

Chu Tianyi knelt down directly and said respectfully: "Tianyi knows his mistake, please punish Daddy, just don't let Tianyi leave the song." Jiang Lige also knelt down.

Hearing this, Jiang Ao turned around, looked at him, his eyes were extremely complicated, and said lightly: "You tell me what is wrong with you?" ”

Chu Tianyi knelt straight, neither humble nor arrogant: "Tianyi directly exposed Prime Minister Ning regardless of the Jiang family's life and death and the back road, which is a mistake; I didn't tell Daddy beforehand, this is the second mistake. ”

Jiang Ao asked nonchalantly, "Then do you regret doing this?" ”

Chu Tianyi said respectfully: "No regrets." ”

Jiang Ao said again: "Even at the cost of leaving the song, you don't regret it? ”