Chapter 83 Public trial, quarrel

When Jiang Wenzhou and Ye Yizhen, the couple, were dragged up like dead dogs, they were covered in stench and looked miserable.

Madam Hou stared at her son blankly, almost unable to recognize him. Her eyes were red with heartache, "Wen Zhou, what happened to your face? How did you become like this?"

The wound on Jiang Wenzhou's right cheek was very deep, with the bone exposed and yellow pus flowing out, which was disgusting.

Ye Yizhen didn't dare to get close, with a hint of disgust in her eyes.

In fact, Jiang Wenzhou was not tortured in the Sky Prison, but he ate rotten rice every day, which caused him to vomit and have diarrhea, and he even defecated on himself.

The wound was not treated and was allowed to become infected and fester, and the high fever persisted. After a few days, he looked like a beggar and no longer looked like a noble young man from the capital.

He was tortured to death, it was so hateful.

"It's Yun Zheng. She ruined my face!"

All of this was thanks to Yun Zheng. Why didn't she just hand over the family property? Why didn't she just let him control her? Why did she fight?

He frantically searched for Yun Zheng in the crowd. Yun Zheng had also arrived and was standing in the corner, next to the Nine Thousand Year Old Man's wheelchair.

This place is the quietest and no one dares to squeeze with Jiu Qiansui.

She was still dressed in red, with bright eyes and white teeth, and she was so beautiful that it was breathtaking.

When Ye Yizhen saw her, she felt ashamed and turned away subconsciously.

She was kneeling on the ground in such a miserable state, dirty and smelly, while Yun Zheng was high above, glamorous and beautiful. She felt completely outshined by Yun Zheng.

I feel jealous and resentful, it's all her fault!

The Marquis's wife also saw it, and she was burning with anger. "Bitch, you unlucky star, you have ruined our entire family, why don't you just die?"

The always delicate eldest daughter Jiang Wenyue couldn't help but rush over, "Yun Zheng, go to hell!"

The once precious mother and daughter no longer looked as glamorous as before, their clothes were dirty and their hair was messy.

A yamen runner picked up a stick and swung it at him, "Behave yourself."

After a few blows, the two men's heads were bleeding and they immediately became obedient.

Yun Zheng smiled at them with a very bright smile, as if saying, "Come here."

This made the Jiang family very angry, but they had no way to deal with her.

The Dali Temple official slammed the gavel and shouted, "Jiang Wenzhou, you attacked the emperor in front of Qianzhen Pavilion five days ago and assassinated him. Do you plead guilty?"

Jiang Wenzhou felt like he was having a nightmare these days, and it didn't feel real at all.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I didn't know you were in Qianzhen Pavilion at that time. Ignorance is not a crime."

The emperor had a blank expression and cold eyes.

The Dali Temple official continued the interrogation, "Let me ask you, did you attack the Holy Palace?"

Jiang Wenzhou's lips were trembling, and he couldn't utter a word for a long time.

The Dali Temple official shouted, "Answer."

Jiang Wenzhou shuddered and blurted out, "Yes."

Regardless of whether he knew it or not, the siege of the Holy Chariot was a fact. So many eyes saw it, and there is no way to wash away this fact.

Marquis Pingxi closed his eyes and sighed silently. Is the century-old marquisate going to be destroyed by a woman?

Jiang Wenzhou kowtowed desperately, begging for mercy. "Your Majesty, I know I've committed a grave sin, but all of this was caused by Yun Zheng. She was unfaithful and fickle. I went to Qianzhen Pavilion to capture her, and unknowingly ran afoul of Your Majesty."

General Dingyuan stepped forward and saluted the emperor. "Your Majesty, this is a misunderstanding. Please forgive me."

Marquis Jingping bowed and said, "Your Majesty, after all, this is just a child's love and hatred. Making such a big fuss would damage everyone's dignity. It's better to make a big deal out of a small matter."

They tried their best to cover up the matter and protect the Pingxi Marquis Mansion.

They are all a group of nobles, their interests have long been tied together, and they prosper together and suffer together.

Others also came out to support, "Your Majesty, the Pingxi Marquis' Mansion has been loyal for generations and has absolutely no intention of rebellion. I can guarantee this."

"Your Majesty, I also vouch for the Pingxi Marquisate. They have loyalty in their hearts and will never rebel. I beg Your Majesty to show some leniency."

The nobles all bowed their hands, "Your Majesty, please have mercy."

Are they protecting the Pingxi Marquis Mansion? No, not only that.

They are protecting their own future!

If something happens at home in the future, others will work together to help.

Besides, historically, the civil service group, the noble group and the imperial power have been competing secretly, engaging in political games and checks and balances.

It must be said that the nobles were very imposing, and the emperor's expression became even uglier.

There was silence at the scene, and suddenly, Li Wuyang's cold voice was heard.

"According to what you say, the Emperor should just consider himself unlucky if something happens to him. It's because the noble group has such absolute control over everything and is suppressing the imperial power."

As soon as these words were spoken, all the nobles changed their expressions.

Marquis Jingping nervously explained, "Nine Thousand Years Old, that's not what we meant. We just feel that Second Young Master Jiang has been wronged."

General Dingyuan nodded vigorously, "Yes, yes, it was originally a family matter, but it was accidentally blown out of proportion. It was an unintentional mistake, so he can't be blamed."

Li Wuyang glanced at them calmly and said, "Guyu, go and kill General Dingyuan accidentally. It was an unintentional mistake. The nobles will not blame you. They will forgive you."

Nobles: What nonsense is this?

Guyu immediately drew out his sword and approached General Dingyuan step by step, exuding murderous aura.

No one dared to stop it, they just watched.

The long sword was pressed against General Dingyuan's neck. Beads of sweat oozed from his forehead and his whole body trembled. "No, no, no, Jiang Wenzhou is guilty. His crimes are heinous and he deserves the death penalty."

As soon as he said this, he put away his sword, let out a long breath, and raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

It’s not that he is a coward, but if Jiu Qiansui really takes action, his death will be in vain.

Li Wuyang scanned the entire audience with a cold gaze. His aura was so strong that it intimidated everyone. "Who else wants to try?"

The nobles looked at each other in bewilderment. Try it? Then die!

This wave of actions shocked the nobles and they dared not say a word. The eyes of Pingxi Hou gradually dimmed.

Suddenly, Ye Yizhen stood up suddenly and shouted loudly.

"The culprit behind all this is Yun Zheng. As the saying goes, husband and wife are one, sharing honor and disgrace. I implore the Emperor to punish both of them."

She just can't stand seeing Yun Zheng doing well. Why should she be thrown into the mud while Yun Zheng can enjoy unlimited glory?

No, no, if we are going to finish it, let’s finish it together. Don’t even think about getting away.

This reminded Jiang Wenzhou, and he immediately shouted, "Your Majesty, I dare not defend myself. I only ask that Yun Zheng be punished as well."

Pingxi Hou sighed softly, "Your Majesty, I have to bear some responsibility for what my son did. It was my fault for being blind and choosing the wrong daughter-in-law. Now, he is reaping the consequences."

Jiang Wenyun also tried his best to add insult to injury, "Yun Zheng is also a Jiang family member, she is our sister-in-law, why should she stay out of this?"

Jiang Wenyue nodded vigorously. "Yes, Yun Zheng must live and die with our Jiang family, sharing the hardships."

A trace of malice flashed in the Marquis's wife's eyes. "Yun Zheng is the daughter-in-law of the Pingxi Marquisate, who was married off with three matchmakers and six betrothals. She cannot remain uninvolved in this investigation and must be punished together with her."

Either we are punished together or we are acquitted together.

My goodness, the whole family worked together to drag Yun Zheng into the water.

Everyone's eyes turned to the woman in red.

Everyone thought they would see a panicked woman, but unexpectedly Yun Zheng was calm and composed, smiling slightly.

It was as if everything was under her control.

A wave of operations that will be remembered by everyone for a lifetime is about to take place...