Chapter 155: Double Ninth Festival Sacrifice Event (Part 7)

Everyone was stunned when they saw Su Zifan's appearance.

Good man, it’s still that ‘devil’!

Su Zimu saw the look on his brother's face and shook his head helplessly.

Su Changan felt helpless for a moment, but when he thought of Su Zhaoxin's chubby appearance, and then looked at Su Zifan's appearance, they were indeed father and son.

Xia Fengxiang said, "Let him go."

Upon hearing this, Su Zifan threw Ran Wanxiang under the round altar.

Ran Wanxiang's head was buzzing after being hit by two big slaps, and two slap marks were already visible on his face. You can imagine how much strength Su Zifan used.

But immediately, Ran Wanxiang reacted, looked at Xia Fengxiang, and quickly knelt on the ground and kowtowed: "Your Majesty, I know my crime, I know my crime, it was the Queen Mother who deceived me, please forgive me, please forgive me."

As he spoke, he kowtowed to the ground continuously, with the sound of "dong dong dong" continuing.

Ran Wanxiang knew clearly that his life was now in the hands of Xia Fengxiang.

but

After Ran Wanxiang said this, all the civil and military officials took a deep breath.

Although they already knew that it was the Queen Mother who wanted to rebel and kill the king.

However, when Ran Wanxiang said it directly, everyone still felt deeply moved.

Naturally, many people looked angry!

Party strife is party strife!

But dare to rebel!

It is treason!

The heinous crime of exterminating nine generations of the clan!

"Master Li, what's wrong with you?"

But at this moment, someone among the officials suddenly shouted out.

Everyone turned their heads to look over when they heard it.

However, one official was seen fainting on the ground with a pale face.

With so many people looking over, the official who called out immediately looked at Xia Fengxiang and said, "Your Majesty, Lord Li has been sweating since the beginning, and he suddenly fainted."

Xia Fengxiang said: "I was scared."

When everyone heard this, they were all stunned, and immediately remembered that the person who fainted was from the Queen Mother's side.

Being frightened to the point of fainting and having cold sweats from the beginning, doesn't this mean that he knew it from the beginning?

Immediately!

Everyone looked at the people from the Queen Mother's party.

In a moment.

The officials who followed the Queen Mother ran out one after another.

He even knelt down directly.

"Your Majesty, I have no idea."

"Your Majesty, I don't know either. Please investigate."

…

Among these many people, some were sweating profusely and looked panicked, pretending to be unaware at this moment.

But everyone present was smart. At a glance, they could tell who really knew the situation and who didn't.

At this time, the solemn-looking Dali Temple Minister Dugu Ruyuan came out and saluted, then cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I request that all the people involved be arrested and the three courts be convened for trial. This matter is of great importance and concerns the foundation of the country. Now that the evidence is irrefutable, no one should be let off."

Zhang Gu also came out, bowed, and said, "I second the motion."

Two people stood up, and soon many people stood up, including Yang Guofu and the Eighth Prince.

Xia Fengxiang glanced at them, waved his hand, and signaled them to go back.

When the ministers saw this, they returned to their original positions.

But those who were on the Queen Mother's side were still kneeling on the ground. Those who knew the truth were shivering and sweating, while those who didn't knew the truth looked pitiful and anxious.

However, Xia Fengxiang ignored them and looked down at Ran Wanxiang: "Seven years ago, you returned to the capital from Longyou and joined the left and right guards. I remember that you were very timid and cherished your life. It was also because of your timidity that you made no achievements in the border army. I am a little curious, what did the Queen Mother promise you that made you dare to rebel."

Ran Wanxiang was stunned for a moment, then raised his head. At this time, his forehead was already broken and blood was flowing out. After hesitating for a moment, Ran Wanxiang lowered his head and dared not look at Xia Fengxiang: "Assist the general of the country, and... the regent."

As soon as these words came out, everyone around gasped. The Queen Mother really dared to make a promise! !

And naturally, many people don't know about Ran Wanxiang.

But everyone in the Ministry of War knew it very well. Not only was he as cowardly as a mouse, but he also did not have much talent. He had bribed Yang Guofu with a lot of money over the years and only then did he return to the capital.

After joining the Left and Right Guards, he continued to spend money to get a position as deputy governor.

Let such a person be the regent

Even if Daxia doesn't perish, it will ruin this prosperous era.

The Queen Mother actually promised such a person to be the regent. This is going to destroy Great Xia!

Suddenly!

Those ministers who were already loyal to Daxia and Xia Fengxiang became even more angry.

Xia Fengxiang smiled and then walked towards the round altar.

Su Changan saw it and followed behind with his hand on the hilt of his sword.

Su Changan thought it was simple.

My wife does her own thing.

He protects his wife.

When Ran Wanxiang saw Xia Fengxiang walking towards him, he was frightened and immediately lowered his forehead to the ground, not daring to move.

When Xia Fengxiang was one step away from Ran Wanxiang, he extended his hand towards Su Zifan.

Su Zifan was stunned for a moment, and after thinking for a while, he took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Xia Fengxiang.

When everyone saw it, they were curious about what the letter was!

Xia Fengxiang looked at the letter in his hand with doubt, frowned and said, "I want a knife."

Su Zifan was stunned for a moment, then immediately took the letter back and handed the dagger at his waist to Xia Fengxiang.

Everyone saw this and felt helpless.

Everyone who looked at Su Zifan, even the familiar people, felt that he was still so muddleheaded!

Xia Fengxiang pulled out the dagger and thrust it in front of Ran Wanxiang.

When Ran Wanxiang raised his eyes, he saw the blade facing him and was startled. He quickly stepped back several times and looked at Xia Fengxiang with horror.

Xia Fengxiang smiled and said, "Aren't you going to kill me? Just now in the army, I heard clearly that you wanted to kill the emperor. Now I give you the knife, I'm here, come and kill him."

As soon as these words were spoken, all the ministers were stunned and looked at Xia Fengxiang, with worry immediately showing on many of their faces.

Li Jinxiu on the side was holding a spear, ready to take action if Ran Wanxiang dared to move.

Su Zifan did not expect Xia Fengxiang to do this, and immediately took two steps towards Ran Wanxiang, which was the best distance for the action.

Ran Wanxiang swallowed his saliva, looked at the blade on the ground in bewilderment, then looked up at Xia Fengxiang. He immediately reacted and knelt down in front of Xia Fengxiang again, kowtowing again: "I know my crime, I know my crime, I know my crime~~~"

Ran Wanxiang kept repeating, and Xia Fengxiang glanced at the blade on the ground: "Where is the momentum just now? Now I give you a chance, don't kill me? Come, pick up the knife and kill me!"

Ran Wanxiang immediately shook his head: "I dare not, I dare not, I know my crime."

Xia Fengxiang's eyes were cold: "I'll let you kill him!"

Ran Wanxiang was terrified, and he kowtowed with greater force, his voice even louder: "I know my crime, and I beg Your Majesty to forgive me. I know my crime!"

Everyone looked at Xia Fengxiang, and many of them were surprised. Over the past few months, Xia Fengxiang had continued to surprise them.

At this moment, they were even more shocked.

The current spirit is no less than that of the previous emperor! !

Some old ministers looked at Xia Fengxiang with bright eyes.

The Emperor of Daxia should be like this!

Xia Fengxiang looked coldly at Ran Wanxiang who was kowtowing on the ground, and raised his eyes to look at the civil and military officials: "I don't need to say more about what happened today, you all saw it. The Queen Mother's matter, Dugu Ruyuan, Qian Jinghui."

Then the Chief Justice of Dali Temple and the Minister of Justice came out.

It is worth mentioning that the Minister of Justice is a middle-aged woman.

Xia Fengxiang continued, "The Dali Temple will cooperate with the Ministry of Justice to interrogate all officials involved. You two will be the chief judges. Grand Tutor Su Wenqing, Grand Tutor Yang Shanchang, and Zhongshu Ling Su Zimu will supervise the trial. Within three days, find out all the ins and outs and all the people involved."

Yang Shanchang and Su Zimu also stood up together.

The four of them bowed one after another: "Minister, I obey your order."

Xia Fengxiang continued, "Duke Qi, Gao Rou, Su Zifan, and Li Jinxiu."

The Duke of Qi and Mr. Gao, who had proposed marriage to Su Changan before, came out.

Su Zifan and Li Jinxiu also clasped their fists immediately.

Xia Fengxiang said, "The rest surrendered to the left and right guards. The four of you will interrogate and punish them. Those who know of the rebellion will be killed without mercy. Those who do not know will be sent to Longyou and handed over to Marshal Zhao Wuxiu for punishment."

The four of them responded in unison.

Xia Fengxiang looked down at Ran Wanxiang and said, "Since I ascended the throne, Queen Mother Li Nishang has been making things difficult for me. She has formed a clique for personal gain, accepted bribes, raised a private army, and interfered in government affairs. I have always tolerated her, considering the last words of the late emperor and empress. Now Li Nishang is plotting a rebellion and is trying to unite with Ran Wanxiang to kill me and the other ministers. Su Zifan!"

Su Zifan immediately clasped his fists and said, "I am here!"

Xia Fengxiang glanced at Ran Wanxiang and said, "Kill him."

Su Zifan was stunned for a moment, but without saying a word, he picked up the dagger on the ground and cut off Ran Wanxiang's head.

The ministers were shocked, but no one dared to say a word.

Xia Fengxiang continued, "If one does not cultivate oneself, one cannot establish virtue. If one does not establish virtue, few can achieve success in their families, let alone in the world. I am young, and I dare not forget to study, because I am afraid of failing the people of Great Xia! Today, Li Nishang is plotting rebellion and trying to overthrow the foundation of Great Xia. Yang Guofu."

Upon hearing this, Yang Guofu immediately stood up and said, "I am here."

Xia Fengxiang looked at Yang Guofu and asked, "How do you think we should deal with this?"

Yang Guofu was stunned. He lowered his head and looked at his father with one eye, then immediately said, "The crime committed by Madam Li Nishang is extremely treasonous and she should be punished as well."

When he said this, Yang Guofu heard the tutor cough, and immediately changed his words and said, "All the people who worked with him should be implicated. But I know that although the Minister of Revenue Li Jiulang is Li Nishang's brother, the two of them are at odds with each other, so it must have nothing to do with this matter. Therefore, I think Li Jiulang has nothing to do with this matter."

Xia Fengxiang glanced at Yang Guofu, then looked at the Eighth Prince.

The Eighth Prince was surprised to see Xia Fengxiang looking at him.

To be honest, today the Eighth Prince looked at Xia Fengxiang and felt that his niece was a little strange, but also a little familiar.

It felt strange because I had never seen my niece like this before.

The reason why it feels familiar is, damn, he looks exactly like my brother!

Immediately, the Eighth Prince stood up and saluted, saying, "Your Majesty, I believe that those who have caused chaos in Great Xia are guilty of unforgivable crimes and should be executed by slow slicing!"

Xia Fengxiang had a blank expression on his face and turned to walk towards the round altar.

But when he turned around and saw Su Changan, he reached out and took Su Changan's hand and walked towards the round altar. When he reached the top, he said, "I'll ask again, I want to make Su Changan the Queen Mother of the Great Xia Kingdom. Today, is there anyone who objects?"

As soon as these words came out.

Several people who knew the reason lowered their heads.

On that night almost two and a half months ago, more than half of the people in Wuyi Palace jumped out to oppose. Among them were several people from aristocratic families, the Eighth Prince, Yang Guofu, and the Queen Mother who jumped the most enthusiastically.

But times have changed!

These people lowered their heads and dared not say a word.

Those who didn't know were all stunned.

Is there anyone who objects?

What's the meaning.

Has anyone objected before?

Or did His Majesty bring this up before?

Everyone was puzzled, but no one dared to really ask, so they could only think about it.

At this time, Taifu Yang Shanchang came out, bowed and said, "The daughter of the Minister of the Central Secretariat, Su Chang'an, is both virtuous and talented, dignified and beautiful. She is also very compatible with Your Majesty, and is the best choice for the Queen Mother of Daxia."

The Grand Tutor was the first to step forward because he knew.

Your Majesty is not asking the ministers here, you are asking those who opposed that day.

Seeing his father like this, Yang Guofu naturally said immediately: "I also think that Miss Chang'an is the best choice for the Queen Mother."

Immediately

All the ministers stood up to express their support.

Xia Fengxiang saw that the Eighth Prince did not stand up or name anyone, so he just looked at him.

The Eighth Prince's heart trembled, and after cursing, he stood up and said, "I think so too."

All of a sudden, all the officials bowed in response.

Xia Fengxiang looked at the scene in front of him, still expressionless.

However, Su Changan looked at Xia Fengxiang's action, thought for a moment, and whispered: "My wife is so majestic, so amazing."

Upon hearing this, Xia Fengxiang almost lost his composure and held Su Changan's hand harder.

Su Changan felt it, but tried not to laugh.

Xia Fengxiang continued, "Today's sacrifice is to pray for the candidates for the imperial examination, but it was disrupted by traitors. I feel ashamed of the students in the world, so I will grant another fifty names to make up for the fact that I did not pray for blessings today."

When the ministers heard this, they were all shocked. There were only 150 places available, which was a rare event in history.

But does anyone dare to object?

If you object, why don't you jump out and try it.

Therefore, all the civil and military officials bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise!"

Xia Fengxiang continued, "You all have been frightened today, so go back to your homes and rest. The prefect of Jingzhao should appease the people who came to watch the ceremony but got involved in it for no reason. Just tell them the truth, there is no need to hide it."

The prefect of Jingzhao immediately bowed.

Xia Fengxiang took a deep breath and said, "Return to the palace."

Then, he breathed a sigh of relief.

However, I also know that it is not really over yet, after all, the things in the palace have not been resolved yet.

But at this time.

Su Zifan took out the letter that he had just handed to Xia Fengxiang, then approached the Grand Tutor and deliberately said loudly, "Grand Tutor, Master Wen has a letter for me to pass on to you."

When these words were spoken, all the ministers were surprised.

The governor of a state who was in charge of military and political affairs wrote a letter to the Grand Tutor. This matter was both big and small.

But at this moment, Su Zifan took it out and shouted it so loudly on purpose.

Su Zifan is a bad guy!

So all the ministers looked towards the Grand Tutor.

Yang Guofu glared at Su Zifan with his one eye.

The Grand Tutor did not take the letter, but said: "Dao Ji asked General Su to help pass the letter at this critical moment. I think it is also about political affairs. Please submit it to Your Majesty for your review."

Xia Fengxiang had a blank expression on his face: "Take the letter that Wen Daoji gave you and read it yourself."

After saying that, he pulled Su Changan and walked towards the dragon chariot.

After looking at the Grand Tutor, the other ministers all bowed their heads, thinking about what happened today. The Queen Mother would not be able to escape.

but

After today, things will change in the court.

While thinking this, the ministers looked at the people from the Queen Mother's party. At this time, those people had already been stripped of their official hats and captured by the Chixia Army.

But the officials reviewed what had just happened.

I still feel scared.

After all, if Your Majesty makes a wrong calculation, he might end up dying and even killing them.

Thinking of this, everyone was impressed by His Majesty's plan.

I was even more moved that the Shen Ce Army had reappeared, and Su Zifan had come with the Liuzhou Black Cavalry.

Step by step, it was obviously all planned.

but

Thinking of this, many officials looked at the future queen Su Changan who was also on the dragon chariot.

The shock Su Changan gave them today was not caused by carelessness at all.

Such strange strength, such swordsmanship.

But when they thought of this, they all frowned, because they all thought of Su Changan coughing up blood at the last moment.

How could such a talented man of both civil and military talents fall into such a serious illness?

Among the civil and military officials, some were sad and some were ecstatic.

The people who were worried were naturally the officials from the aristocratic families, but actually they were still relatively lucky because they had already begun to support His Majesty.

The ones who are really worried are Yan Jingqing and other people who are part of the Taifu party.

Without any organization, these people came behind the Taifu consciously.

Yang Guofu and Yan Jingqing supported the tutor on the left and right.

Taifu Yang Shanchang said, "Let everyone go home. His Majesty said that everyone should go home and rest. If there is anything, we can talk about it after this matter is settled."

Yan Jingqing nodded: "Yes."

Then he immediately turned around and whispered a few words to the officials behind him.

Then, he bowed to the Taifu and left.

all of a sudden.

Yang Guofu was the only one by the Grand Tutor's side.

The Grand Tutor whispered, "You will send someone to deliver the letter to the palace later. His Majesty will not read it and will send it back. You can read it later. Remember, all letters sent from Dao Ji in the future should be forwarded to His Majesty first."

Yang Guofu nodded: "Okay."

The Grand Tutor raised his eyes to look at the dragon chariot that had already set off, and then continued in a low voice, "Don't use your cleverness on Dao Ji in the future. When you go back today, close the door and refuse to see anyone. I'm going to the government office to start the interrogation, and I won't be home for the next few days. Remember! Even if Jing Qing and the others come, you can't see them! Also, after reading the letter, write a letter back to Dao Ji and give it to Su Zifan, and ask him to pass it on."

Yang Guofu nodded repeatedly: "I will send the letter to the palace as soon as I get back. But Dad, this matter."

The Grand Tutor glared at Yang Guofu and said, "Don't think about things that you shouldn't think about. You just need to remember that as long as Dao Ji is here, we are here! You can't take a penny from the salt tax ship in Yulang. When you go home, take out some more from your private treasury, and then write a letter to them, saying that the Ministry of Works has been keeping extra silver to repair the altar, and the extra can be used to reward the Shen Ce Army and Liuzhou Black Cavalry."

Yang Guofu felt a little painful, but still nodded.

The Grand Tutor let go of Yang Guofu's hand and turned to walk towards the Supreme Court Minister Dugu Ruyuan and the Minister of Justice.

After Su Zimu gave his younger brother Su Zifan some instructions, he walked towards Dugu Ruyuan and the others.

The interrogation cannot be delayed, especially since Your Majesty has only given them three days.

And on the dragon chariot.

Su Changan and Xia Fengxiang, who had seen clearly the whispering between the Grand Tutor and Yang Guofu, turned their heads at this moment.

Xia Fengxiang looked at Su Changan and asked, "Are you really okay after coughing up blood just now?"

Su Changan nodded: "I feel much better after vomiting."

Xia Fengxiang nodded doubtfully, but then asked, "How dare you hide it from me?"

Su Changan was stunned for a moment: "I told you everything."

Xia Fengxiang snorted: "I'll settle the score with you later. Let's go to the Queen Mother first."

Su Changan looked at Xia Fengxiang and thought for a moment: "I think you should apologize to me."

Xia Fengxiang was stunned: "Why should I apologize to you!"

Su Changan frowned: "You didn't tell me such a big thing, and you didn't apologize? If I wasn't anxious, would I have spit out that blood?"

Xia Fengxiang wanted to say something but stopped himself. Finally, he frowned and looked at Su Changan, wondering what to say.

Su Changan smiled and whispered, "Just give me a kiss and a touch of my butt, and I'll forgive you. You're so powerful today, you might as well give it a try."

Xia Fengxiang frowned and glared at Su Changan.

Su Changan immediately said: "I am coughing up blood."

Xia Fengxiang was moved when he heard this. He thought about how Su Changan had just saved him and vomited blood. He looked so handsome. It seemed that it would be okay for him to touch him. But after thinking for a while, he said, "Let's talk about it later! I have to go see the Queen Mother right now."

Su Changan heard this and laughed. The kiss and butt touching was settled. But when he thought about meeting the Queen Mother, Su Changan got angry. You crazy woman, kill my wife! !

So he turned to Xia Fengxiang and asked, "Do you have anything important to ask her?"

Xia Fengxiang was stunned for a moment and shook his head: "It's not very important, just to see her."

Su Changan asked: "Then I'll come later?"

Xia Fengxiang nodded, although he was curious about what Su Changan was going to do.

Su Changan added a question for the sake of caution: "If I can't help but kill her, will it be okay?"

(End of this chapter)