"I lost His Highness..."
"What you get by tricking others will never be yours!" Nangong Jiu snorted coldly and left with Xiao Wang and Xiao Xing.
Here, the jailer started a new round of torture.
Kunning Palace.
Nangong Jiu returned to Kunning Palace and recounted in detail what he had gained in the Prince's Mansion and the results of the interrogation.
"Royal grandfather, royal uncle, and royal aunt, Li Qingya is the mastermind, and Zou Linglong is an accomplice. Zou Linglong is unaware of the true purpose of the sachet. You are to handle this as you see fit."
Emperor Dong Ling looked at Liu Xuan, who then looked at Yang Jiaying. "Tell me, what do you want to do with them?"
Yang Jiaying shook her head: "Just handle it as you please. I have no objection."
Emperor Dongling gave the decision-making power to Liu Xuan.
Liu Xuan said: "Li Qingya has repeatedly plotted to murder the Crown Princess and the heir to the throne. Her intentions are vicious and her crimes are unforgivable. The five members of the Li family shall be sentenced to death, while the Li family's servants and clansmen shall be spared.
Zou Linglong participated in the murder of the Crown Princess and the heir to the throne, and is guilty of the death penalty! Minister Zou of the Ministry of Rites has failed to raise his daughter properly, and is dismissed from his position as Minister.
Emperor Dongling nodded approvingly: "Laifu, draft an imperial decree to execute him in three days!"
Liu Xuan picked up Nangong Jiu and said, "Thanks to you this time! Otherwise, the consequences would be disastrous. Jiuer, tell me, what reward do you want?"
"Uncle, it's just a small favor, there's no need to reward me. If you absolutely must give me a reward, then please send us something every day while we're in the capital..."
Nangong Jiu raised his little hand and said, "Send us five roast chickens to the General's Mansion every day. We are practicing very hard."
Liu Xuan glanced at everyone and asked seriously, "Five roast chickens a day?"
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