Chapter 386: Evidence of Assassination

"Who is it?" A trace of doubt flashed in Chu Zhuangyan's eyes, Chu Ruoyan had been in the palace during this time, how could he know about the outside world?

"When Erchen didn't enter the capital, he had already asked people to investigate this matter, and yesterday Erchen's subordinates entered the palace and told me what happened to me." Chu Ruoyan pretended to unintentionally reveal Guo Dong's entry into the palace yesterday, dispelling Chu Zhuangyan's suspicions.

Entered the palace yesterday? Chu Zhuangyan thought back in his mind for a while, and there was indeed a guard named Guo Dong who came to see Chu Ruoyan yesterday.

After seeing Chu Zhuangyan dispelling the doubts in his heart, Chu Ruoyan breathed a sigh of relief, fortunately, Guo Dong was allowed to come once during the day, otherwise there would be no way to explain this matter.

"Okay, you can say it!"

"Erchen thinks that this thing was done by King Qin."

King Qin, after hearing this name, Chu Ruoyang was not surprised, he had actually guessed that Chu Ruoyang did it, but there was no evidence to confirm.

"Why do you think that?"

"Actually, there is one more thing that Erchen didn't tell his father, that is, we were assassinated once on the way to Chaoyang City before, and this assassination was carried out by King Qin and the people of Izumo Kingdom."

When he heard that Chu Ruoyan had been assassinated twice, Chu Zhuangyan also had to pay attention to it, before he thought that the power of King Qin and King Yan could maintain a balance between them.

But now it seems that Chu Ruoyang's ambition is getting heavier and heavier, and for Chu Ruoyang to be so ruthless, it is obvious that he wants to put him to death, if King Yan really dies like this, then he has no way to control Chu Ruoyang.

"I know about this matter, and I will definitely deal with it."

"But what are you going to do about it?" Chu Ruoyao asked tentatively.

"He's been sitting in the prince's seat long enough, it's time to get down from above." Chu Zhuang said faintly.

Listening to the meaning of his words, it seemed that he wanted to demote Chu Ruoyang to a commoner, thinking of this possible result, Chu Ruoyan felt a little embarrassed in his heart, even if King Qin helped Chu Zhuangyan more before, he would still be removed mercilessly when he threatened his status.

On the second day, when he went to court, the ministers obviously felt that Chu Zhuangyan's mood was a little wrong.

"Is the emperor uncomfortable today?" Someone asked him tentatively.

"I'm not uncomfortable. I have something to announce, and this matter has something to do with King Qin. ”

Something related to King Qin? After hearing this, many ministers thought of other aspects, could it be that the emperor wanted to make King Qin the crown prince?

Not only did the minister think so, but Chu Ruoyang also thought so, now that Chu Ruoyan had returned here, Chu Zhuangyan did not have any other reward for him except for living in the palace, it seemed that the status of this Yan King in his father's heart was far from enough.

"King Qin still remembers, what did you do when King Yan left the capital before?"

Chu Ruoyang, who was secretly immersed in joy, heard that Chu Ruoyang was asking about this matter, and his heart immediately raised, why did he suddenly mention the previous matter? Wasn't that all a year or two ago?

"Is my father joking? A year or two ago, Erchen can't remember it anymore. Chu Ruoyang shook his head, wanting to get away with it.

"Do you really remember clearly, or do you not want to say? Well, if you can't remember the previous events, you should be able to remember the recent events, right? What did King Yan do on the way back to the capital? ”

Chu Zhuangyan's question made the ministers present look at each other, and they also heard about King Yan fainting in the imperial study with a scar, could it be that the injuries on his body were caused by King Qin?

"Erchen doesn't understand what the emperor means by asking."

Although Chu Ruoyang was a little weak-hearted, he always felt that Chu Zhuangyan had no conclusive evidence in his hands, so he insisted that he didn't know at all.

"I don't understand what it means, okay, then I'll show you something, and you should understand."

Chu Zhuangyan signaled, and ordered the father-in-law next to him to hand Chu Ruoyang something, he took it and saw that it was part of the letters exchanged between himself and Tuoba Lie, and he was so frightened that he knelt on the ground at that time, and the letters were scattered all over the ground.

"Father, son......" His lips trembled, and he didn't say anything for a long time.

"What else do you have to say?" Chu Zhuangyan pointed to the letters on the ground and asked.

He had obviously hidden these things, how could they end up in Chu Zhuangyan's hands?

Did my father send someone to his house? Or is it someone else who is doing these things? No matter who it was, as soon as this letter came out, it would be very difficult for him to get out.

Chu Ruoyang quickly thought about countermeasures, but there was no good way to prove his innocence.

"Since you don't want to say it, then I'll let the other ministers read it, and you come here."

Chu Zhuangyan casually pointed to a minister and handed him one of the letters.

"Read it out."

"This ......" The minister's hands have been trembling since he got the letter, and he thought it was the emperor who was alarmist, but he didn't expect the content of the letter to be even more unexpected.

"What's not to dare to read about this? Do you want to resist the decree? Chu Zhuangyan said sharply to the minister. After hearing Chu Zhuangyan's words, this person immediately knelt on the ground.

"Your Majesty, Your Minister...... Minister's thoughts. He gritted his teeth and read the letter.

Although he didn't dare to provoke King Qin, he didn't dare to provoke the emperor, and he had to follow Chu Zhuangyan's will under the trade-off.

As the contents of the letter were read out word by word, Chu Ruoyang's head became lower and lower, and he knew that he was gone. originally thought that his position in the emperor's heart was very important, but he didn't expect that today, he would become a prisoner.

Now there is no point in investigating how these letters fell into Chu Zhuangyan's hands, the important thing is how to save his life.

The content of these letters, taking out any one of them is a big sin that can be beheaded, let alone having so many of yourself.

After the minister finished reading, everyone present was silent, thinking that he was the most powerful contender for the crown prince's position, but he didn't expect that this would be the end today.

"You say it yourself, what should I do with you?" Chu Zhuangyan sat on the dragon chair and held his forehead and said.

If someone else committed these things, he could have killed him, but this Chu Ruoyang was his own son, and if he was beheaded like this, he would easily fall into the title of a tyrant.

"Erchen...... No matter what the father did, the sons had no complaints. ”

Chu Ruoyang knew that no matter how much he said at this time, it would be useless, so it was better to admit it honestly, and then expect Chu Zhuangyan to open up to himself.

"No complaints? Even if I behead you, will I not complain? ”

As soon as he heard the word "beheading", Chu Ruoyang, who had always been not afraid of the sky and the earth, also broke out in a cold sweat, he just thought that Chu Zhuangyan would not kill him when he said that before, but he didn't expect Chu Zhuangyan to mention it.

"No complaints." Even though he was scared in his heart, Chu Ruoyang still nodded.

"Alas......" Chu Zhuangyan looked at him and sighed, "I have my own flesh and blood, how can I cut off my head, but you can't escape the crime, you are no longer suitable for the position of King of Qin." ”

Chu Ruoyang breathed a sigh of relief after hearing that he didn't have to be beheaded, but when he learned that his position as the King of Qin could not be kept, he raised his head suddenly.

"What does Father mean by this?"

"From now on, there will no longer be a King of Qin in the Mingyue Kingdom, and Chu Ruoyang, the King of Qin, has been demoted to a commoner for committing a serious crime." Chu Zhuangyan ignored Chu Ruoyang's words, but announced the decision to all the ministers below.

"Your Majesty, you must be cautious in this matter!" After the ministers below heard about Chu Zhuangyan's decision, they persuaded him one after another.

"There's nothing to be cautious about, that's my decision. Take him down! Chu Zhuangyan waved his hand and asked the surrounding guards to take Chu Ruoyang down.

"That's all for today, let's retreat!" Chu Zhuangyan left the hall after saying that, and the ministers also left after looking at each other a few times, no one thought that so many things would happen in the court this time.

The news that Chu Ruoyang was demoted to a commoner quickly reached Xue Guifei's ears, and Xue Guifei, who had been low-key before, couldn't hold back anymore.

Xue Guifei originally thought that it would be a matter of time before Chu Ruoyang became the crown prince, but she didn't expect that this time she was actually demoted to a commoner by Chu Zhuangyan, so it was almost impossible to get the position of prince.

"Is this true?" Xue Guifei asked the little eunuch who came to report the news.

"It's true, the noble concubine Niangniang, it was the slave who saw it with his own eyes and heard it with his own ears, and the emperor announced in public in the court that he had demoted King Qin to a commoner. Not only did the minions hear it, but many other ministers heard it too. ”

After Xue Guifei heard the confirmed news, she suddenly collapsed in her chair.

"How so? How so? She kept muttering to herself.

"No," Xue Guifei stood up suddenly, "I must ask the emperor what the hell is going on." ”

After making up her mind, Xue Guifei left her bedroom and went to Chu Zhuangyan's imperial study. But as soon as she was halfway away, Xue Guifei was stopped.

"Concubine Niangniang, please go back to your own dormitory." Two guards stood in front of her and said.

"Do you know who I am? I'm Xue Guifei, I'm going to see the emperor this time, in case of delays, can you afford it? ”

"Let the concubine go back This is the emperor's order, I dare not disobey, please don't embarrass us." The guards were still standing in place, not moving a single step, and they were not threatened by Xue Guifei at all.

"What? The emperor didn't see me? It's absolutely impossible! Xue Guifei didn't believe this fact at all, and kept shouting in place, but no matter which direction she went, the guards would block her way and not give her any chance.