200. Doomed sacrifice

A county lord was imprisoned and became the first person since the founding of the Great Qi Dynasty. ▁(╯▽╰)?▁

Xiang Han couldn't argue, the two family members said that she killed Qiang Zhensheng, and Qiang Baitao immediately asked for an order to let Huo Huan give Xiang Han to death, and Qiang Zhensheng was given justice.

But Huo Huan hesitated, firstly, Xianghan was the county lord, and secondly, it was Huo Huan who forced Xianghan to marry Qiang Zhensheng, Huo Huan felt ashamed and couldn't bear to give Xianghan to death.

But this incident set off a huge wave in the court, Qiang Baitao is also quite powerful in the court, this time his beloved son was killed, even Mu Qizhi couldn't persuade him.

This matter spread quickly, and even if Mu Wanqing didn't ask about the world in Fengren Palace, she still heard the palace maid chewing the root of her tongue.

Mu Wanqing paused for a long time before asking, "Where is the Lord of Xianghan locked up?" ”

The palace maid was a little surprised when she saw Mu Wanqing taking the initiative to talk to them for the first time, and when she came back to her senses, she replied: "Lord Xianghan is locked up in the palace prison at this time. ”

Mu Wanqing was silent for a while, but she still felt very sorry for Xianghan in her heart, and under hesitation, she still went to the prison.

Huo Huan didn't treat Xianghan badly, he locked up Xianghan's small cell, and everything in it was available, even the bedding was silk. When Mu Wanqing came in, Yu Linwei stopped her: "Queen Mother, the emperor has decreed that no one is allowed to visit the county lord of Xianghan." ”

Mu Wanqing finally got out of Fengren Palace, and there were two palace maids behind her, all of whom were sent by Huo Huan to monitor her, and one of the palace maids stepped forward and said; "This eldest brother, the slave maid has already told the emperor, and the emperor has allowed it, so please give way."

Yu Linwei hesitated, thinking that Mu Wanqing's identity was special and he couldn't be offended, so he was still opened by the iron door.

Mu Wanqing glanced at the two palace maids and ordered, "You guys wait outside." ”

She went in alone, and when Xianghan heard the sound of the door opening, she couldn't help but stand up and ask; "Did the royal brother let me out? Isn't it?! ”

Xiang Han has been locked up for a few days, and he is already extremely haggard, not to mention that in the middle of summer, the prison is not permeable at all, Mu Wanqing only came in for a while, and his forehead couldn't help but sweat, no wonder Xiang Han looked like this.

"County Lord, don't worry, the emperor will definitely let you out soon." Mu Wanqing lowered her eyes and said, just looking at Xiang Han's down-and-out appearance, Xiang Han's once lively and moving appearance flashed in her mind.

Hearing Mu Wanqing say this, Xiang Han already understood what she meant, and sat down again, with a sneer on the corner of his mouth: "How could the imperial brother let me out, he will reward me with a white silk soon." ”

Mu Wanqing didn't feel good in her heart, but in the joints, she had nothing to help Xiang Han, if Xiang Han hadn't married Qiang Zhensheng at the beginning, this kind of tragedy would not have happened now, but she couldn't intercede for Xiang Han, first, because she didn't want to grovel to Huo Huan anymore, and because the Son of Heaven broke the law and was guilty of the same crime as the common people, she couldn't let Xiang Han be exempted from punishment because Xiang Han was the county lord.

Xiang Han stared at Mu Wanqing, and suddenly stepped forward to grab Mu Wanqing's arm: "You don't believe me either, do you?" But I really didn't kill Qiang Zhensheng, he fell on his own, I didn't even touch his fingers, how could I kill him...... I'm not going to kill him......"

Mu Wanqing knew that Xiang Han was emotional, and hurriedly coaxed softly: "I know, you speak slowly first." ”

"It was he who took the dart himself, stepped on the corner of my skirt and fell, and the dart was unfortunately inserted into his heart and killed him on the spot, but those two family members will put all the blame on me in order not to get into trouble, I am innocent, I am really innocent." As Xiang Han was talking, tears fell, these days, she has hidden too many grievances in her heart.

Mu Wanqing frowned, she couldn't imagine that the inside story was like this, if this was the case, Xianghan would have been wronged.

"Have you ever told the emperor? He knows the inside story and will definitely give you justice. ”

Xiang Han shook his head with tears in his eyes and said: "The imperial brother knows, but he still locks me here, in fact, I understand, Qiang Baitao wants me to pay for my life, and the imperial brother wants to give Qiang Baitao an explanation, so he will definitely sacrifice me." ”

Mu Wanqing knew that Qiang Baitao was holding 100,000 soldiers and horses, and not long after Huo Huan ascended the throne, the political situation was turbulent, and he couldn't afford to offend Qiang Baitao, but did he have to sacrifice Xianghan?

Is it necessary to sacrifice women?

Her heart was extremely gloomy, and she felt even more uncomfortable when she thought that this was a society in which men were superior to women.

Xiang Han still grabbed her arm and refused to let go, and pleaded: "I know that the imperial brother loves you, can you intercede for me?" The royal brother will definitely listen to you, he will definitely listen to you. ”

Mu Wanqing is in a dilemma, how can she intercede, this is also related to the affairs of the imperial court, she can't interfere in politics, and now Huo Chen is surrounded by troops outside the capital, if Huo Huan and Qiang Baitao are at odds at the moment, it will give Huo Chen a chance, which is related to his own country, Huo Huan will not let this matter pass through, and will definitely give Qiang Baitao an explanation.

"County Lord, I have no choice, the most important thing now is to let Qiang Baitao no longer pursue it, and let Qiang Baitao know that Qiang Zhensheng's death was just an accident." Mu Wanqing said in a deep voice, there seems to be no other way except this method.

"It's useless, Qiang Baitao has already decided that I killed his son, although Qiang Zhensheng is a fool, but Qiang Baitao loves him very much and will not give up." Xianghan already felt hopeless, her life was ruined after all.

"Even if the chances are slim, give it a try." Mu Wanqing gritted her teeth, Xiang Han married Qiang Zhensheng and wronged Xiang Han, and now Xiang Han is still framed, isn't it even more aggrieved.

Xianghan lowered his head, tears kept falling like broken threads, and said: "I've been locked up here for so long, and you are the only one who came to visit me, and now you have to help me, I scolded you like that before...... I'm sorry for you......"

Mu Wanqing was stunned, thinking of people's warmth and coldness, people must be warm and cold in order to make themselves better.

She patted Xianghan on the shoulder: "It's just that the emperor ordered that no one else is allowed to visit, so no one will come to visit you, and there are many people who care about you." ”

Xianghan knew that Mu Wanqing was comforting herself, so she had to smile reluctantly and nodded tearfully.

After returning from prison, Mu Wanqing has been thinking about how to untie the dead knot in Qiang Baitao's heart.

The situation has been tense recently, and Huo Huan often forgets to sleep and eat because he has to deploy, and he has less time to come to Fengren Palace, but Mu Wanqing feels that this is better.

She thought about it, but she still felt that she had to see Qiang Baitao once before she could persuade Qiang Baitao not to chase after it.

It's still early, but it's always a bad thing for the harem concubines to summon the minister, but she still gritted her teeth and asked people to invite Qiang Baitao over. ~