"Your Majesty, although Qi Xiang is extremely powerful, he can't stand up to the number of people, and most of Qi Xiang's power is relying on the second prince, what kind of virtue is your son Your Majesty should know that if one day the throne falls into their hands, then they will definitely kill all the rebels, there is no doubt about it, and the court will be chaotic at that time!" Sheng Lixin continued.

After listening to Sheng Lixin's words, the emperor fell into deep thought, he had to admit that what Sheng Lixin said was correct, otherwise he would not have been reluctant to establish the crown prince, the eldest son is a reckless man, the second son is a dou who can't be helped, the third son was disabled due to illness in his early years, none of them are qualified heirs, and there are a few decent ones among the grandsons.

In recent years, Prime Minister Qi has relied on the son of Qi Guifei to develop his power rapidly, and Qi Xiang's ambition is great, and his second child is mediocre, if he is really allowed to ascend the throne, it will be fine.

"Well, then do as you want, and let me know at the end." The Emperor commanded.

"Yes, Your Majesty! The head of the royal court has already lived in the Hou Mansion, and as for his family, he still hopes that His Majesty will be gracious. ”

"You! Although he is an old stubborn, but his heart is still soft, the testimony of the head of the royal court is very important, since he is willing to correct that I will be kind to his family, but he can't. ”

"Yes, thank you for your kindness, I think the head of the royal court should also know that this is the best result, and his willingness to stand up and correct it should also be to protect his family."

The emperor waved his hand: "Okay, Duke Cui announced that Yang Xiyuan and Qi Cheng would meet each other." ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

After a while, Gonggong Cui walked in with the two of them: "The minister greets Your Majesty, long live my emperor, long live, long live." ”

"Yang Xiyuan, Qi Xiang, I ask you, are you guilty?"

Yang Xiyuan knelt on the ground and replied with sincere fear: "The minister is guilty." ”

Prime Minister Qi lowered his head and did not dare to speak.

"Qi Xiang? Are you convicted? The Emperor shouted angrily.

"The minister is guilty."

"Humph! Two important ministers of the court actually fought at the entrance of the criminal department, how many people watched, this is how you do things? You don't exist, do you? ”

"No, the minister doesn't dare, the minister doesn't dare!" Prime Minister Qi and Yang Xiyuan replied in unison.

"Humph!" The emperor flicked his sleeves.

Yang Xiyuan hurriedly lowered his head, praying silently in his heart, praying that the emperor could bypass him, which was the incident provoked by Qi Xiang first.

And Qi Xiang lowered his head, he knew that he had made a mistake, but he had no fear, so he didn't argue, just looked at Sheng Lixin and Sheng Zhiyao who were standing next to him, he didn't understand why Sheng Zhiyao was not punished in any way, and he was still able to stand there?

Sheng Lixin sneered a few times in his heart, how could he not understand what Qi Xiang was thinking, he had heard about this matter on the way here, and he didn't want to slander his granddaughter.

The Emperor's gaze swept over the two of them, and he could see what Qi Xiang was worried about.

Although Qi Xiang was silent on the surface, he was secretly thinking in his heart that if the emperor really wanted to deal with him, then he would take the opportunity to put all the charges on Sheng Zhiyao's head.

The emperor glared at Prime Minister Qi and Yang Xiyuan: "Why did you do it?" ”

Prime Minister Qi and Yang Xiyuan glanced at each other, and Prime Minister Qi took the lead and said: "Your Majesty, the minister has explained many times, the minister was assassinated and injured by the black shadow killer sent by the county lord, in order to avoid the head of the royal court being plotted by others, so he asked the squire of the criminal department, Yang Xiyuan, Lord Yang, to let the minister take away the head of the royal court, who knew that Lord Yang and the county lord were in a group, and they were unwilling to hand over the head of the royal court, and the people below had a quarrel, which led to such a situation." ”

"Explain many times? Are you weird that I'm old and can't remember? The Emperor rebuked.

"The minister doesn't dare, the minister just told the truth."

Yang Xiyuan also hurriedly kowtowed and said: "Please atone for your sins, it is not good for the ministers to discipline their subordinates." ”

"Okay, then I'll ask you now, is it really as Qi Xiang said, did the county lord order someone to assassinate him, or did the two of you collude to deceive me together?" The Emperor asked with a snap.

Yang Xiyuan replied: "Back to Your Majesty, the minister did not collude, but Qi Xiang came to the prison of the Criminal Department today to visit the head of the royal court, and the head of the royal court could not afford to be poisoned, fortunately, the county lord was present at that time to save the head of the royal court, so there was no big mistake, as for the assassination of Qi Xiang at night, it is indeed true." ”

"Yang Xiyuan! I have no grievances with you, how can you wronged me. Prime Minister Qi glared at Yang Xiyuan angrily.

"Qi Xiang laughed, where did the lower officials dare to wronged you, just telling the facts." Yang Xiyuan said.

"Your Majesty, the minister has been wronged!" Prime Minister Qi knelt and shouted to the emperor: "The minister is wronged, the minister has never done anything, and it is impossible to poison the head of the royal court, Lord Yang is the protégé of the old marquis of Sheng, and his words cannot be believed." ”

"Enough!" The emperor said angrily: "Yang Aiqing, do you have evidence to prove that the poisoning of the head of the royal court is related to Qi Xiang, if there is evidence to prove that this matter is related to Qi Xiang, you can come up with evidence, if not, I will treat you for the crime of framing and put him in prison." ”

"Your Majesty......" Prime Minister Qi still wanted to refute.

"Shut up!" The emperor roared: "I have already given you enough face, if you quibble again, don't blame me for being rude!" ”

"Obey the order!" Prime Minister Qi knelt on the ground and didn't dare to say anything more.

"Prime Minister Qi, you don't have to quibble this time, the county lord can prove it." Sheng Zhiyao said coldly.

"You? Hum! What can a small baby do. Prime Minister Qi glanced at Sheng Zhiyao with disdain and said disdainfully.

"Yes! Where can I find such a master to assassinate Prime Minister Qi? It's really weird. Sheng Zhiyao said.

When the emperor heard Sheng Zhiyao's words, he couldn't help frowning slightly, but he didn't say anything.

When Prime Minister Qi heard this, his heart suddenly chuckled, and he secretly screamed badly.

"Who else could it be if it wasn't you? Don't think that if Your Majesty protects you, you will be able to do evil. Prime Minister Qi Cheng said eloquently.

When the emperor heard Prime Minister Qi's argument, he angrily slapped the armrest of the dragon chair.

"Qi Xiang, you are so bold, now even I dare to question it?"

"Your Majesty, the minister does not suspect Your Majesty, but I just hope that Your Majesty will handle this matter impartially."

"You don't believe me, do you?"

Prime Minister Qi shook his head: "The minister doesn't dare." ”

"Good, good, you're really nice!" The Emperor said angrily.

"Your Majesty is angry! Your Majesty is angry! The minister absolutely did not question His Majesty's intentions, the minister just wanted to seek justice for himself. ”

"Humph! I have already found out that this matter really has nothing to do with the county lord, who has been in the mansion all the time and has never left the mansion at all. The Emperor calmed down and said.

"But Your Majesty, the county lord is young after all, if her mind is immature and her actions are biased, maybe she will lose control for a while, and she will kill the minister?"

After listening to Prime Minister Qi's words, the emperor was speechless.

"Qi Xiang, do you have any evidence to prove that I murdered you?" Sheng Zhiyao said.

"The evidence is naturally there, and the minister will let people present it now." Prime Minister Qi looked confident.

"Oh?" Sheng Zhiyao had an ominous premonition, and always felt that Prime Minister Qi had been hiding something.