Feng Nanyang tried his best to explain: "The prince's name is now Chu Tiankuo, and everyone in the rivers and lakes calls him the prince of Huaifan. Because a few months ago, he and the loyal and brave king Chile committed the great crime of robbing prisoners. Today, he is imprisoned in the prison of Dali Temple. Duan Zisheng, the secretary of Dali Temple, has already tried the case and sentenced the two to death. ”

As soon as these words came out, a cold current suddenly swept across the emperor's face, and it suddenly became cold and severe. His mood was like a leaf blown off, feeling empty and sad.

Hong Chengan's complexion turned gray in an instant. At that moment, he stared at Feng Nanyang's face, revealing a look that he couldn't grasp the essentials.

"Originally, today was the day of the execution, because a woman named Shui Mai went to Dali Temple to sue Fang Hongyi, the prefect of Fengcheng, and accused him of wrongful judgment. Duan Zisheng, the secretary of Dali Temple, accepted the complaint, because the case involved the case of Chu Tiankuo's robbery of prisoners, so Duan Zisheng sentenced the two of them to suspend their execution. The minister also heard about this, but he didn't know what the specific situation was. ”

Patiently listening to Feng Nanyang's words, Hong Chengan breathed a sigh of relief. Fang Cai, almost scared to death. He thought what had happened to his royal brother.

Feng Nanyang's tone changed, and he pleaded: "Your Majesty, you quickly think of a way to save them." ”

The emperor was flustered when he heard this: "Why did the Son of Heaven commit the law of the country?" As far as I know, Dali Temple Qing Duan Zisheng is strict in law enforcement and never favoritism. If the emperor is not guilty, how can he be sentenced to death? ”

A drop of cold sweat broke out in Feng Nanyang. The emperor is really an ordinary person. Whether it is the perspective of looking at things, or the standard, it is unique. It seems that he was right not to take Chu Tiankuo back to the palace before.

With the emperor's heroic might, strict personality, and businesslike attitude, I am afraid that Chu Tiankuo would have been executed a long time ago.

But now, it's come to that. In order to save Chu Tiankuo, he had no choice but to take a bold fight.

He wanted to show the emperor that Chu Tiankuo was framed and wronged. The words came to his lips and he swallowed again. What if there is no evidence in this matter? Besides, the people who persecuted Chu Tiankuo were Xiangye and the queen, who were huge and powerful, so I am afraid it would not be easy to deal with. At this time, the consequences are unimaginable.

In case, if the queen is forced to be anxious, and the dog jumps over the wall in a hurry, it will cause turmoil in the court and panic. If it causes a rebellion, I am afraid that it will be the people of the world who will suffer.

He thought about it, first of all, he had to say the holy decree to protect Chu Tiankuo and Chi Le, and then discuss the matter in the long run.

Feng Nanyang thought about how to mention this matter, but Hong Chengan spoke first: "Father, the son thinks that the emperor's brother must have been wronged. Please ask your father to release the imperial brother and the loyal and brave king first, and then slowly interrogate them clearly. ”

Hong Chengan's words just inspired Feng Nanyang, and he followed Hong Chengan's meaning and said: "Your Majesty, King Yong'an is very reasonable. The king of Yong'an is benevolent, righteous and filial, and confesses, how can the prince and his compatriots have a bad temperament? He must have been wronged. When the case is retried, it will come to light. ”

The emperor frowned and remained silent.

Hong Chengan was so anxious that he said in a muffled voice: "Father, you first issue a holy decree and release the imperial brother and the loyal and brave king." Their status is noble, how can they let the imperial brother and the prince stay in that dark prison. ”

And what the king of Yong'an said was excellent. simply said Feng Nanyang's heart, and he gave countless praises to King Yongan in his heart. He immediately picked up: "Your Majesty, King Yong'an has a brotherly relationship, which is deeply moving. The minister believes that what King Yong'an said is extremely true. The minister is willing to guarantee with the head of the item that the crown prince and the loyal and brave king are by no means traitors and evil people. Ask the emperor to be gracious. ”

The emperor sighed in his heart and said helplessly: "As the king of a country, I should lead by example. The Son of Heaven is guilty of the same crime as the common people. If I abuse my power, how can I serve the people? It will teach the people of the world to be cold. ”

Feng Nanyang wanted to speak several times, but finally was speechless.

It's Hong Cheng'an's cleverness. He muttered dissatisfiedly, sounding like he was muttering, "Father." If you don't pardon the imperial brother and the loyal and brave king, you will also teach me and the imperial brother to feel cold. Do you care about the people of the world, and the people of Li are alive, so you disregard family affection and want to abandon us ruthlessly? If so, what does it mean to be an emperor? My father is the king of a country, but he can't even protect his brother, so what's the use of being an emperor? ”

The corners of the emperor's mouth twitched, and he stared at Hong Chengan with wide eyes: "What are you talking about!" Dare to say it again! ”

"Just say it! Erchen said that his father was ruthless, and he only had the country in his eyes, not a home! If the royal brother has three longs and two shorts, the sons will hate you for the rest of your life. Hong Chengan raised his head, without fear, and said loudly.

In order to save his royal brother, he went out.

These words were like a stone striking the emperor's heart. A bleak smile appeared on his face. He wouldn't want to do that. He has been searching for his son for more than 20 years, and over the years, he has missed the prince all the time. And now, the prince is in the prison, which makes him not heartbroken.

His love for the prince is no less than that of others. However, if his prince really violated the law of the country, he would not be able to cover it up.

In charge of the country, the emperor is embarrassed. In order to protect the country and maintain law and order, tears and beheading had to be done.

Feng Nanyang lowered his voice and said, "Your Majesty, King Yong'an is right. In case, the crown prince is really wronged, if he is wronged and beheaded, I am afraid that the emperor will regret it for the rest of his life, please think twice. ”

"Even you dare to threaten me!" The expression on the emperor's face suddenly became vivid.

"Don't dare! The minister is just talking about things! Feng Nanyang said helplessly.

After a while, the emperor finally changed his mind: "Fengqing family, you will repeat the emperor's affairs in detail, and I will consider it again." ”

Seeing that the emperor was relieved, Feng Nanyang knew that the matter had taken a turn for the better. He started from a few months ago, and told the emperor what he knew about Chu Tiankuo.

In the end, Feng Nanyang emphasized that the prince was wronged and begged the emperor to grant amnesty. Among them, he also described in detail the deeds of the water vein. Including Shui Mai, in order to save Chu Tiankuo, he was willing to sacrifice himself and promised to become a nun.

The sacrifice made by Shui Wei for Chu Tiankuo moved the emperor and King Yong'an so much that he didn't want to.

King Yong'an tugged at the corners of his mouth, showed a smile, and said with envy: "I can't imagine that there is such an infatuated woman in the world." Her affection for the royal brother is really touching. ”

The emperor nodded and praised: "Fengqing family, listening to what you said, this woman is a heroine among women, and she is also a loving and righteous person. He will see her one day, and I will reward her well. ”

Hong Chengan was extremely clever, and he saw the stitches: "Father." can make such a talented and beautiful woman look at it, presumably the royal brother has excellent character. He must have been wronged, and begged his father to grant pardon to his brother. It is not in vain that the girl of the water vein loves the royal brother. ”

Feng Nanyang and King Yong'an both thought that they had done the emperor's ideological work. Chu Tiankuo and Chi Le are expected to be pardoned. However, the emperor's next words were like a basin of cold water, pouring the two of them cold.