162 Severe punishment
As soon as Pei Xiyuan's words came out, the audience was in an uproar. Everyone's eyes moved from him to Liang Xuan, who was smiling lightly, and then turned to Emperor Liang, who was sitting high above the court.
"You, you tell me in detail!" In the face of the pressure of everyone's attention, even if Liang Huang no longer wanted to put this matter on the table, it was difficult to ride a tiger.
Pei Xiyuan kowtowed again and again, describing how Liang Ye bought him and asked him to put the forged secret letter into Liang Xuan's study in a very real and detailed manner, and then he was ordered by Liang Ye to go to the prison to examine Liang Xuan, and then deliberately let the Taishi party rob Liang Xuan and blame the general. He said it very seriously, and his words were full of excitement and remorse for being bewitched by Liang Ye.
When everyone heard the so-called truth, they were all sighing. In fact, Liang Xuan was already the prince of the East Palace at that time, and there was no need to collaborate with the enemy and commit treason, and being framed was also speculated by everyone. When the crown prince stepped down, the one who benefited the most was the second prince Liang Ye, and everyone would not fail to understand this truth. It's just that because of the presence of human and material evidence, the general's party also collapsed, and no one spoke for the prince anymore. Now Pei Xiyuan turned against him, pointing out that he was bewitched and married by the second prince, and the ministers also began to speak for Liang Xuan.
"Your Majesty, the eldest prince was the crown prince at the time, and he had no motive to collaborate with the enemy and commit treason, and I hope that the emperor will know it." Hubu Shangshu spoke first, knelt on the ground, and exonerated Liang Xuan.
Yan Shuangfei looked at the man a little familiar, and then remembered that it was Li Shangshu, the father of the former crown princess Li Ying, that is, Liang Xuan's father-in-law, no wonder he was so enthusiastic.
"Yes, Your Majesty, the eldest prince is humble and decent, and it is impossible for Corporal Lixian to do something deviant."
"The eldest prince is loyal to the country and desperately protects him, and his pure heart can be seen by the sun and the moon!"
"Now that the truth is revealed, I beg the emperor to return the innocence of the eldest prince!"
All the ministers rose up to excuse Liang Xuan and fell to the ground one after another, including many people who had just been rescued by Liang Xuan. Above the main hall, most of the people who knelt on the ground have lived, and most of them are rudder when they see the wind and show favor to Liang Xuan.
Prime Minister Duan remained silent, and Sima Shangshu, Duan Qifeng, and Sima Yi beside him also stood on top of the hall with an indifferent face, unaffected by the reactions of the ministers.
"This ......" Emperor Liang naturally didn't want to settle the case so hastily, not to mention that it was his most beloved son who was not at the disadvantage now. But seeing the pressure from everyone, Emperor Liang couldn't just put this matter aside, his eyes swept across the hall, and finally fixed on Prime Minister Duan's body, as if grasping a life-saving straw, and hurriedly asked: "What does Prime Minister Duan think about this matter?" β
Duan Zhengxiang had already expected that the emperor would push this matter on him, and he was not too surprised, but said lightly: "There are still many doubts in this matter, and the old minister suggested that the criminal department should be allowed to retry ......"
Emperor Liang's love for Concubine Fu is a well-known thing, and it is also well known that Aiwu and Wudi love the second prince Liang Ye. However, Duan Zhengxiang didn't want to satisfy the emperor's wishes, but he really felt that this matter was not as simple as it seemed, and there were many strange things.
Duan Qifeng took a step forward and echoed in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, Weichen agrees with what Prime Minister Duan said. β
"So is Wechen." Sima Shangshu's father and son also stood up and said.
Emperor Liang was overjoyed in his heart, and was about to postpone the case according to their wishes, but he heard Liang Xuan say in a cold voice: "Father, the son of the emperor has been wronged and has suffered a lot, and his uncle has also been locked up in prison and suffered for many days, is my father sending his ministers like this?" β
"This ......" Liang Huang was so blocked by Liang Xuan's words that he couldn't speak.
The minister in the palace began to bow his head and whisper again, and it didn't take long for him to hear Li Shangshu play and please: "Your Majesty, the eldest prince is loyal to the country, if the emperor can't give the eldest prince justice at this moment, the old minister will have no shame to stay in this palace anymore!" β
"Yes, Your Majesty, the second prince not only had an affair with Concubine Shu, but also colluded with the Taishi and his party, and almost made a big mistake, I don't want to even frame my own brother for the throne, such a big rebellion, please punish the emperor severely!"
"I beg the emperor to severely punish the second prince!"
As long as there is one person to take the lead, there will definitely be so many people who tend to follow the trend and see the wind and steer the rudder.
At that time, when Liang Xuan was trapped in a situation of disloyalty and injustice, they also begged the emperor to punish Liang Xuan severely.
Yan Shuangfei chuckled, not knowing whether it was mockery or disappointment.
His gaze gently swept over the people in the hall, compared to the excitement and indignation of others, it was Duan Qifeng alone, with an indifferent face. She knew, he understood everything, just as she understood everything.
Now that this is the case, what more can be said.
"The general has arrivedβ" With the eunuch shouting, the hall once again returned to silence. The crowd turned their heads and looked at the temple gate. The white figure also turned sideways, and his gaze inadvertently swept over Yan Shuangfei, but he didn't move away again.
Encountering that long-lost gaze, Yan Shuangfei did not avoid it, but responded with a smile. The four eyes were facing each other, but Liang Xuan's gaze seemed to be empty.
"The old minister sees the emperor, long live my emperor, long live long live." The general entered through the palace gate, followed by a guard, Yan Shuangfei was all too familiar.
When the guard escorted Shen Shaoguang into the main hall, Tong Yan Shuangfei passed by, and his eyes were also stunned.
Oh, who would have thought that meeting again would be so quick and so unexpected.
The guards deliberately avoided Yan Shuangfei's gaze, bowed their heads and entered the hall with Shen Shaoguang, and knelt on the ground. Emperor Liang lost his usual shelves, so he did not hesitate to deign to walk down the palace, helped Shen Shaoguang up, and said with deep emotion: "The general has suffered. β
"The emperor is fine, and the ministers are relieved." Shen Shaoguang's face was loyal and moving.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Emperor Liang said to the ministers: "The prince has returned safely, and the grievances of the general have been cleared. After that, Emperor Liang looked at Liang Xuan again and said, "Xuan'er, your queen mother is quite concerned about you, you should go with the general to see your queen mother." β
"This ......" the ministers looked at each other, but did not know how to respond.
The corners of Liang Xuan's lips hooked, and his gaze had already withdrawn from Yan Shuangfei. He naturally understands that things can't be rushed, otherwise it is common for dogs to jump over the wall in a hurry.
"Father Emperor Shengming, son-in-law will take his uncle to see his mother."
Seeing that Liang Xuan no longer insisted on pursuing the treason of the enemy, everyone followed this step and congratulated Liang Xuan on his return.
Pei Xiyuan was taken down, as the most critical witness in this case, I am afraid that he will testify with Liang Ye in court in the future. It's just that Yan Shuangfei looked at his fearless look, and he didn't know whether to "admire" him or feel funny.
The ministers dispersed one by one, Duan Qifeng turned around, walked a few steps with Sima Yi, and found Yan Shuangfei in a corner next to the palace gate.