Chapter 530 Evidence of the Sale of Official Positions

Seeing Emperor Tianyuan so furious, Jun Moxu's face turned pale as paper in an instant, his legs went limp, and he quickly knelt down. He tried to explain with a trembling voice.

"Father, I am innocent! I have never done anything so unscrupulous. Someone must have framed me! I hope your Majesty will see clearly."

Seeing this, the Dali Temple Minister spoke hurriedly.

"Your Majesty, when Your Majesty handed this case to me, you knew it was of great importance and involved the reputation of the Crown Prince. Therefore, even the smallest piece of evidence was personally verified by me. Even questioning a maid or servant was done by me personally. Visiting the parents or family members of those women was also done by me personally. In order to avoid any mistakes in this case, I divided my other cases. From the time Your Majesty handed this case to me until now, I have focused solely on this case. There is a remote courtyard in the Crown Prince's Mansion that is filled with instruments used to torture women. Your Majesty can send people to investigate at any time."

Jun Moxu picked up the memorial from the ground and looked at the details recorded on it. He knew whether it was true or false. Cold sweat broke out on his forehead. This matter could no longer be concealed.

"Father, I know I was wrong. What the Dali Temple's Shaoqing said wasn't entirely right. Those women simply weren't diligent enough in serving me. I only punished them. They were too spoiled and wanted to commit suicide. Besides, executing a few concubines isn't a big deal. I'm afraid every high-ranking official in this court has had several concubines die in their families. It's just that because of my status as the crown prince, some people are deliberately catching on to a small mistake."

What he said was true, but the prince also got the reputation of being cruel and inhumane. Moreover, Emperor Tianyuan has been ruling the country with benevolence over the years. Even the eunuchs and maids in the palace will not be executed or severely punished unless they commit any serious mistakes.

"How foolish! Even now, in the face of such evidence, you can still confidently swear that you are innocent. Prince, you have truly failed to live up to my expectations of you over the years. I shouldn't have lifted your house arrest for the sake of your mother..."

Seeing Emperor Tianyuan so furious, Jun Moyong pinched the evidence in his sleeve. After some thought, he decided to wait until the morning court was over and present the evidence in private. Otherwise, if he presented the evidence of the prince buying and selling official positions in public, he was afraid that his father would suspect that he was taking advantage of his misfortune.

Jun Moxu knelt on the ground, lowered his head and was filled with regret. He should have been more careful when he asked someone to deal with the corpse. And that bitch Chu Liangyuan should have been executed in time, but on the surface he looked at Tianyuan Emperor with pleading eyes.

"Father, I truly know I was wrong. I beg you to forgive me this time. Father..."

Emperor Tianyuan looked at him and thought that he had already contracted an internal disease, and it was no wonder that he got sick since he indulged in such extravagant activities.

"The Crown Prince has failed in his moral conduct and is confined to the Crown Prince's residence for reflection from today onwards."

"Withdraw from the court..."

Following the eunuch's loud shout.

"Withdraw from the court..."

The civil and military officials looked at each other, talked to each other and left.

Jun Moyong walked towards the imperial study.

As soon as the emperor returned to the imperial study, he felt a pain in his head. Zhao Ziping brought him hot tea of ​​just the right temperature.

"Your Majesty, drink some tea to calm down. Don't get yourself sick from anger."

Emperor Tianyuan waved his hand and sighed.

"Hey, Zi Ping, have I been too indulgent to the Crown Prince these years?"

Zhao Ziping spoke hurriedly after hearing this.

"Your Majesty, you are so busy that there are times when you cannot attend to some things. Besides, Your Highness the Crown Prince only executed a few lowly women. I believe that now that Your Majesty is so angry, Your Highness the Crown Prince has realized his mistake."

A young eunuch came in and spoke cautiously.

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Second Prince has requested an audience. He said he has something important to report to Your Majesty."

Emperor Tianyuan frowned when he heard this.

"Let him in."

Soon Jun Moyong came in and bowed respectfully.

"Your son pays homage to His Majesty the Father."

Emperor Tianyuan looked at him.

"Get up."

Jun Moyong stood up and bowed.

"Father, I have an extremely important matter to report to you. Please promise me that no matter what, you will prioritize your own health and not get too angry. Otherwise, I will never dare to report this."

Emperor Tianyuan spoke in a deep voice after hearing this.

"Okay, tell me, I promise you."

Jun Moxu spoke only after hearing this.

"Father, since the last time the Crown Prince was confined, Father asked me to supervise the Ministry of Revenue's tax collection last year. I accidentally discovered

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was secretly dealing with officials at court. Initially, I thought it wasn't unusual for him to have frequent interactions with officials at court, as he was the heir apparent. However, I eventually noticed something strange about the tax collection in several places. Following the clues, I unexpectedly found evidence of the Crown Prince buying and selling official positions. I was horrified. Such behavior seriously violated court laws and undermined the government. As a younger brother, I should protect my brother's dignity and reputation. However, since your Majesty has asked me to assist in supervising the Ministry of Revenue, I must fulfill my duties. I simply cannot conceal this from your Majesty..."

Emperor Tianyuan's face turned ashen and he was furious. He stood up suddenly, his voice trembling with anger.

"How dare the Crown Prince do such a treasonous thing?"

Jun Moyong hurriedly knelt down and spoke.

"I beg Your Majesty to calm down and take care of your own health. I know I was wrong in this matter. It's all my fault for being so stupid that I couldn't think of a solution that would satisfy both sides. I'm sorry to have made you angry, Your Majesty. I've always known that Your Majesty has high hopes for my brother, the Crown Prince. I believe that my brother, the Crown Prince, was just confused for a moment..."

Emperor Tianyuan spoke angrily upon hearing this.

"He was just confused for a moment. Isn't he confused enough? Where's the evidence? Show it to me so I can see just how confused he is."

Jun Moyong hurriedly took out the evidence and flattered with both hands.

"All the evidence I have found is here. Please review it, Father."

Zhao Ziping stepped forward, took the evidence, and carefully handed it to Emperor Tianyuan.

"emperor."

Emperor Tianyuan took it and flipped through it, his expression becoming increasingly grim. This was irrefutable evidence. What kind of crown prince had he nurtured? He had actually done something so outrageous.

"What a great prince, what great Hua and Qian families."