Chapter 202 Testifying against Xie Yao
When Zhang said this, she didn't dare to look at Xie Yao at all. She even regretted it right after she said it...
I felt empty inside, as if I had made a huge mistake.
Xie Yao...could she really be tricked so easily?
Is she too impatient?
But the words had already been spoken, and with so many people present as witnesses, Zhang had no chance to regret.
Although there was silence all around, the sound of people gasping for air was particularly obvious.
Xiao Ning raised her eyebrows slightly, and swept her proud eyes over Xie Yao, "Now, what else do you have to say, sister-in-law?"
Xie Yao lowered her eyes slightly and said in a loud voice: "Since there is something wrong with my father's illness, as his daughter, I must investigate it thoroughly!"
Princess Yongle frowned and said, "That being said, today is the Crown Princess' birthday."
"There is no need to rush to verify the matter..."
Xiao Ning had just begun to feel suspicious because of Xie Yao's powerful words, but upon hearing what Princess Yongle said, he immediately became excited.
"Aunt, what you said is wrong." Xiao Ning disagreed, "As a child, if it were me, how could I have the heart to celebrate my birthday without finding out the truth?"
As soon as Xiao Ning said this, someone immediately echoed, "That's exactly what the princess said."
"We are all children, so we can naturally understand the filial piety of the Crown Princess." This person was none other than the wife of the eldest son of the Lin family of the Duke of Dingguo's Mansion.
Lin Panpan’s biological mother.
Although she had a smile on her face at the moment, there was no warmth in her eyes. Thinking of her daughter Lin Panpan who was sent away far away because she offended the prince and his wife, she felt only hatred in her heart!
Of course, all the hatred is directed at Xie Yao.
Her daughter Lin Panpan was destined to be either the queen or the imperial concubine in the future since birth. Knowing that the prince was not favored, she had never sent her to the prince's palace.
But some time ago, he allowed the crown prince to enter the court, and even intended to select a concubine for him...
The Lin family had already humbled themselves and were willing to accept the position of concubine, but Xie Yao refused to tolerate even that.
What is Xie Yao’s identity?
If it were in the past, she would not even be worthy of carrying her daughter's shoes!
Relying on his sudden rise to power, he dared to go against the Duke Dingguo's Mansion! He had no chance before, but this time, the Crown Prince's wife would naturally not let go of such an opportunity.
After the wife of the Crown Prince of Duke Dingguo's Mansion spoke, several other ladies followed suit.
Xie Yao glanced at everyone and finally said, "What you ladies said is right."
Xiao Ning said impatiently: "Why don't you go and ask Father for help?"
"No need." A cold voice sounded from outside, "Your Majesty is here."
Everyone immediately knelt down and saluted.
The person who spoke was Concubine Shu.
"Stand up." The emperor strode in, accompanied by Concubine Shu and Concubine Li, and behind them were Eunuch Li and the third prince.
The third prince has returned to Beijing?
Xie Yao was slightly delighted. This meant that Pei Chen and Sister Ying should have also returned to Beijing.
As she was thinking about it, she and Xiao Ji stepped aside and gave the main seat to the emperor.
The emperor sat down and said, "I have heard about what happened today."
"This is about an official appointed by the imperial court, so we must investigate thoroughly." He looked at Zhang, "Madam Xie, please tell me, what is so strange about Mr. Xie's stroke?"
Although Zhang had met the emperor before, this was the first time she was so close to him.
At this moment, the emperor's majestic eyes only swept across her lightly, causing Zhang to shrink back.
"Madam Xie." Xiao Ning said, "Don't be afraid. Just tell me the truth. Father will definitely make the decision for you and Mr. Xie."
Upon hearing this, the emperor glanced at Xiao Ning and frowned slightly.
Zhang spoke slowly, "I feel that...my husband's accident happened suddenly, and before the accident...my husband's health was always good."
Zhang hugged her daughter, who had calmed down, tightly in her arms, and her voice gradually became steady.
"In fact, at the beginning, my husband was able to say some simple words, but now... the situation is getting worse."
"The imperial physician and others were all arranged by the Crown Princess. She also specifically told me to take the medicine three times a day without missing a meal."
"A few days ago, after the Crown Princess returned to the Xie family...she ordered someone to take over the care of my husband and no longer allowed me or anyone else to set foot in my husband's yard."
"I was really worried about my husband a few days ago, so I went to take a look secretly, but..."
Zhang's eyes were red, tears fell down, and she choked up and said, "But I saw my husband lying in bed, no one was taking care of him. He couldn't take care of himself, so..."
There was no need for Zhang to make her words too clear, as everyone could think of that scene, and many of them immediately showed disgust and disdain on their faces.
Zhang sobbed and said, "I checked and found that his body was covered with bedsores, some of which were even rotten..."
"My husband used to be such a respectable and neat person. He and I have been together for many years, but now...I am useless and can't even protect my husband."
As Zhang spoke, she hugged Xie Yujiao and sobbed softly.
Xie Yujiao in her arms cried much more loudly. She curled up in Zhang's arms and cried heart-wrenchingly, with her cries mixed with the sound of calling for daddy.
Everyone felt sad when they heard it.
Xie Cheng has not taken a concubine or a maid for many years. He only has Madam Zhang by his side. Many people in the capital know this.
Moreover, many people had envied Zhang, and now seeing Zhang and Xie Yujiao crying like this, it was natural for them to empathize with them.
But more importantly...
Concubine Shu snorted, "You mean, all this was arranged and directed by the Crown Princess?"
"Your Majesty..." Zhang subconsciously looked at Xie Yao, as if she was afraid, and whispered: "Your Majesty just doubts..."
"Your Majesty, please make the decision."
Zhang knocked heavily to the ground. Seeing this, Xie Yujiao also knelt down like Zhang.
Xie Yuru's eyes also turned red when she heard this. She knelt beside the two of them and said, "Your Majesty, Jing'er has been missing since my father's accident."
"When I sent someone to look for him, the people in the academy said that someone went to the academy to look for Jing'er after my father's accident."
"I am worried that something has happened to Jing'er... Your Majesty, please help me!"
The emperor's face darkened slightly, and his majestic eyes passed over the three people kneeling on the ground and fell on Xiao Ji and Xie Yao, "What do you think?"
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