Zhou Youping, who was completely defeated, did not forget Meng Xilan's words, and after his father made an exception and gave grace, he admitted all his mistakes and crimes in front of him. Then, he took a bite out of Zhou Shili.

Over the years, my son has gone farther and farther, and I am sorry for my father's hard work and hope. Erchen is guilty, and now, Erchen will no longer justify his crime, and only asks his father to be able to investigate Zhou Shili. In all the years that Erchen has disobeyed you, Uncle Cousin has always been Erchen's advisor, and all his ideas are from him! ”

Zhou Shixian is nearly fifty years old, even if he hates in his heart, he always has to take care of the feelings of flesh and blood. What's more, Zhou Youping is his sister-in-law, and he really can't bear to be a killer. After some thought, it was decided to spare his life. As for Zhou Shili, he naturally won't let it go easily.

That night, Zhou Shixian ordered the three ministries to be interrogated to thoroughly investigate Zhou Shili's instigation of the prince's secret rebellion. As soon as the charge of "rebellion" fell, Zhou Shili knew that he was less murderous this time.

Early the next morning, above the court, the three members of the Meng family played in unison, listing Zhou Shili's crimes one by one. Moreover, he also presented a number of relevant human and physical evidence to the emperor.

Zhou Shixian was shocked, and he was puzzled: "Aiqing, how did you learn the details of this matter?" ”

Meng Zhenglu knelt down and pleaded guilty: "Please atone for the emperor's sins, Weichen has long felt that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the prince of the county have a very close personal relationship and behaved abnormally, so he secretly investigated......"

His reasons were above board, and he was prepared in his heart, and he couldn't mention that this matter was related to his daughter Meng Xilan.

Zhou Shixian only wanted to find out the conspiracy here, but he didn't care about doubting his motives. However, Zhou Youlin became suspicious, since the Meng family knew so much evidence of the prince's rebellion, why had they not mentioned it to themselves before, and had made plans earlier.

The Meng family was so ruthless that Zhou Shili could not escape the death penalty. Zhou Shixian didn't give him any chance to defend himself, and was directly put on death row, waiting for the punishment department to be released after the autumn.

After retiring from the dynasty, Zhou Youlin called Meng Zhenglu and said with a suspicious expression: "Lord Meng, since you have done such a big game, why didn't you inform this king in advance?" ”

Meng Zhenglu groaned slightly: "Return to the prince." This matter is very important, and the reason for not talking about it with the prince is to ensure that the prince's position is neutral. The prince and the prince have not been in harmony for a long time, and this time the prince is in trouble, the prince should avoid suspicion, so it is most appropriate for Weichen to do such a thing. ”

His words were earnest, but convincing.

"But ...... evidence," Zhou Youlin was still puzzled.

Meng Zhenglu didn't hide it completely, but said, "The prince doesn't need to ask more. Among them, Her Royal Highness the princess has made a lot of efforts. ”

That sentence is worth a thousand words.

Zhou Youlin's eyes sank, and he nodded meaningfully.

It turned out to be her......

When she heard the news of Zhou Shili's triage by the three ministries, Meng Xilan was waiting to serve the Queen Mother to drink medicine, she was in a mood for a while, her hands trembled slightly, and she almost spilled the medicine.

The Queen Mother closed her eyes and recuperated, but she didn't see the scene just now. Zhulu gently stretched out her hand to help her, and said softly: "Master, you haven't closed your eyes for a day and a night, so it's better to let the slave and maid come and serve." ”

She could see that this news was important to her master.

Meng Xilan took a deep breath and said, "No, I can do it." ”

She was mentally prepared, so she could adjust herself.

After the Queen Mother took the medicine, she rested quietly. Meng Xilan put it in her ear and said to her: "The emperor has spared the second prince from the crime of exile, and is ready to move him out of the capital and temporarily confine him in the palace, and make a decision as appropriate in the future." ”

The Queen Mother took a deep breath when she heard this, and seemed to feel at ease. "That's good...... Fortunately, the emperor cares about the relationship between father and son, otherwise, how will the mourning family go to see Queen Xian in the future. ”

The Empress Xian of that year was Zhou Youping's biological mother and Zhou Shixian's first queen. It is said that at that time, only the Queen Mother was by her side and listened to her last words.

However, it is not without rumors that Empress Xian did not die of illness, but was accidentally injured and died by the Queen Mother. As for the inside story, I think only the Queen Mother herself knows best.

"As long as the prince's life can be saved, the mourning family will be at ease."

The Queen Mother repeated this sentence until she fell asleep completely.

Meng Xilan was about to leave the inner hall, when the palace maid outside came to report: "Prince Xian is here." ”

Meng Xilan's eyebrows moved slightly, and she only said: "Niangniang just fell asleep, and let the prince go to the side hall to wait." ”

She wanted to change her clothes first, but her body was full of medicine, and even she was a little disgusted.

Because of something important, Zhou Youlin sat in the side hall and waited for her, and when he saw her appear, the first thing he said was to ask: "What the hell is going on?" ”

Meng Xilan's expression changed slightly, and she only made a "shhh" gesture at him.

Zhou Youlin lowered his voice slightly and said, "How did you set up a bureau for Zhou Shili?" I don't know why. ”

Meng Xilan straightened her face: "Since the big things have been accomplished, why should the prince care about these little things?" ”

Zhou Youlin was a little anxious, and grabbed her wrist: "I want to know the details, the specific details." ”

In fact, he wondered why he didn't notice it at all.

Meng Xilan lowered her eyes and looked at his hand, and her tone was slightly impatient: "How many pairs of eyes are there in this palace, is it appropriate for the prince to do this?" ”

"I don't care......" Zhou Youlin also said in a cold tone.

At this moment, who else would dare to sue him casually? Trouble with him?

Meng Xilan saw that his stubborn temper came up again, so she said, "What else can be done, it's just some rhetoric." ”

Zhou Youlin slowly let go of her wrist when he heard this, and was speechless for a while.

He was grateful to her, but for some reason, he was a little unsure, not sure why she had to do this?

Meng Xilan exhaled slowly: "What I can do for the prince has already been done." In the future, it's up to the prince himself. ”

Zhou Youlin looked at her with complicated eyes, was silent for a while, and then nodded: "This king knows." ”

"The Queen Mother is not feeling well, you better go back early." Meng Xilan didn't want him to stay longer again, so as not to attract people's talk.

In just a few days, the situation between the DPRK and China has changed drastically, which has made people feel uneasy.

Meng Xilan couldn't wait to see how depressed Zhou Shili, who was on death row, at this moment.

However, this request is not easy for her to do. The prison of the Criminal Department is not something that can be entered if you want to. Moreover, once it is known, it will be even more troublesome.

When Meng Zhenglu heard this, he felt that his daughter must have something unspeakable, so he asked Xiran to enter the palace to ask what was going on.

When Meng Xilan saw her second brother Meng Xiran, she still couldn't say what she thought in her heart, so she only said, "Let my father think of a way for me." Even if it's a disguise, I have to meet Zhou Shili. ”

Meng Xilan looked at her speechlessly: "Lan'er, why is this?" ”

Meng Xilan said seriously: "Second brother, don't ask me why, just ask my father for me, you have helped me the most." ”

When Meng Xiran heard this, he had nothing to say, so he could only nod and say his best.

My sister has been in the palace for so long, and she has never asked for anything at home. This is the first time it has been ......

Meng Zhenglu has two old acquaintances in the Criminal Department, but this kind of thing can't cross the clear road, so it can only be arranged secretly. Therefore, he found two young people with raw faces, bought off the jailer, and didn't say who he wanted to send in, only said that he wanted to bring a female dependent in to see someone, go and return quickly, and never cause any trouble.

The people in the prison of the Criminal Department are all people with heads and faces, so many people who have relatives and family members outside will stuff some silver over every once in a while to open up the relationship and let the people inside take more care of their relatives.

Meng Xilan left the palace early in the morning, first went back to Meng's house to change into plain clothes, and then left at the back door. All the way to the prison of the Criminal Department, I took a carriage.

Meng Xilan covered her face with a headscarf, revealing only a pair of eyes, and Gao Fuli followed her alone, no longer calling her "master", but calling her "girl".

The jailer had already collected the silver taels in advance, so he would naturally take care of the wind for her, but he didn't forget to advise: "There is only one stick of incense, and if you have something to say, say it quickly." ”

Meng Xilan nodded slightly, and Gao Fuli also nodded and said thank you.

A jailer led the way with a torch in his hand, and Meng Xilan held Gao Fuli's hand and walked behind without hurry.

In this prison of the Criminal Department, Meng Xilan didn't feel how eerie and terrifying it was. Because she had been here in her previous life, and she had spent the saddest days in her memory.

The walls here are damp and mottled, mixed with the smell of blood and tears, and the smell is pungent and terrifying.

Meng Xilan took a deep breath, without panic, she wanted to smell the smell here, and then remind herself of the past events that had made her heart like a knife.

Gao Fuli looked at the gloomy cells on both sides, and couldn't help but feel a chill in his back, and his heart panicked.

This place is not for people!

After the jailer walked to the place, he only checked the torch to the door, pointed to the black shadow inside, and said in a cold tone: "Zhou Shili, the king of Wenjun, is him." ”

Although they are jailers, they are also used to seeing many high-ranking officials and nobles who have been convicted, not to mention the prince of the county, even if it is a prince, they don't take it seriously. The people who enter here are all dead. It's good to have a life to get out alive, and if you don't die, you have to peel off your skin!

When the jailer walked away, Meng Xilan looked at the dark shadow sitting in the dark corner, and called softly: "The prince of the county ......"

Hearing her voice, the black shadow moved visibly, and followed him to rush over as fast as he could, and his body slammed into him. If it weren't for the prison door blocking him, he would have been able to pounce on Meng Xilan's body and tear her whole body apart with both hands.

Meng Xilan didn't hide or let go, just looked at him with a pair of cold eyes.

The clothes on Zhou Shili's body are quite neat, and he looks very handsome, but the expression on his face is too hideous, and he said in a hoarse tone: "Slut, why do you want to harm me?" ”