After the spring hunt, the old emperor had always wanted to enthrone the princess as a crown princess. Over the course of several months, he frequently summoned ministers to discuss the matter.
As soon as Su Juan came out of the palace, she got the news that the Minister of Personnel Mei, who had been trying to please her, went to see the Prince of Jing.
"These two had a falling out a long time ago. According to Mei He's personality, if Song Qianfan didn't want to see him, he would definitely not take the initiative to go. Why do you think Song Qianfan is looking for him at this time?"
Shen Ruhui pondered for a moment, "Before, Mei He helped Song Qianfan for many years, and there must be a lot of evidence between the two of them. Mei He may have been threatened to do something."
In the past few months, Song Qianfan's movements outside have become more frequent, almost like he was helped by God since Yan Zizhan surrendered.
The King of Han was attacked several times while inspecting military camps outside the capital. All the evidence inexplicably pointed to Su Juan. Although the old emperor did not believe it, there were already rumors in the court.
On the contrary, as for Yan Zizhan, all that can be found out is what happened after he met the King of Han. I'm afraid it's a fake identity. But it was unexpectedly discovered that during the time when the Southern Prince Chu Guang was in Dajin, his subordinates had contact with Yan Zizhan, which shows that this person is not content.
Thinking about what happened recently, Su Juan curled her red lips and said, "It seems that he is going to give us a big gift."
Perhaps, Mei He has been Song Qianfan's person from the beginning to the end, and was just acting attentive in front of him.
Now everyone in the court knows that Mei He and Princess Jinyang have dealings. If Mei He does something or reveals something at this time, people will associate it with Princess Jinyang. Because of the assassination of King Han, many people in the court already have prejudices against him. If these things get out, it will definitely be worse.
Shen Ruhui nodded, "Your Highness, why not take advantage of their trick and see what they are going to do next."
Su Juan: "That's exactly what I was thinking."
The next day, at the court meeting, Su Juan had just reported all the matters of the Ministry of Revenue. Before the old emperor could even begin to praise him, the Minister of Personnel in the crowd shouted, "Your Majesty! I have something to report!"
Su Juan narrowed her eyes. Here it comes. She thought she wouldn’t be able to wait today.
She wanted to see what Song Qianfan wanted to do at this point, and see what good ideas Yan Zizhan would give him.
Many court officials shook their heads. Mei He was too inconsiderate. Didn't he see that His Majesty was about to praise Princess Jinyang?
Wasn't it said that he was on good terms with Princess Jinyang? Why did he come out to interrupt at this time? It doesn't seem like they were that close.
The old emperor looked displeased, but still let him speak.
The Minister of Personnel knelt down in the hall with a thud, "Your Majesty! I have learned something unexpectedly, and I am terrified. I dare not fail to report it to Your Majesty!"
Seeing this situation, many people whispered and looked at Minister Mei's attitude, it seemed that the matter was not a small one.
There have only been a few major events in the capital recently. It can't be that Princess Jinyang assassinated the King of Han and caught him red-handed, right?
After all, Princess Jinyang's reaction today was also strange.
The old emperor was already a little impatient. If you have something to say, just say it quickly. Why are you dithering?
He asked in a deep voice, "What's the matter?"
The Minister of Personnel said in a high and clear voice, "This old minister wants to report His Royal Highness Prince Jing for deceiving the emperor and harboring the traitor from the Pei Mansion who committed treason!"
When these words were spoken, the court officials were shocked!
Prince Jing's heart skipped a beat and cold sweat broke out on his back. This day had finally come.
From the day he adopted his second son, he had anticipated that this day would come, but he did not expect that it would be revealed in front of all the officials in the court.
This Mei He used to be on good terms with the Prince Jing's Mansion. It is true that power is dizzying.
&t;div tentadv>King Han looked a little unhappy. Logically speaking, not many people knew about this matter. King Jing would not seek his own death. Could it be... Yan Zizhan?
Su Juan frowned. She didn't expect that Mei He would actually say this. It was completely beyond her expectations.
The court officials all looked at Prince Jing. The name Pei had not been mentioned in the court for many years. The Dingbei Army was so glorious in the past, but ended up like that.
But, His Royal Highness Prince Jing actually hid someone from the Pei Mansion?
Yes, Prince Jing and Pei Lianshan had a close relationship back then, and the person who assisted in handling this case was Prince Jing. If he wanted to hide someone, it would not be difficult as long as he made some preparations.
The old emperor's eyes darkened, "What traitor?"
The Minister of Personnel was a little nervous at this time, but he still spoke up, "Back then, Pei Lianshan's wife was pregnant with twins, and His Royal Highness Prince Jing took advantage of his position to adopt one of the boys, who is now the second son of Prince Jing's mansion, Song Qianhang!"
The court was shocked and in uproar!
You must be joking. How is that possible?
But if you think about it carefully, Song Qianhang does not look like Prince Jing and his wife. Instead, his eyes and brows look more like Pei Lianshan back then!
This Prince Jing was really bold. The previous emperor was furious and personally issued an edict to execute the entire Pei family, even the newborn baby. However, he protected the child and raised him as his own son.
The old emperor looked at Prince Jing with cold eyes, "Prince Jing, is what Mei Qing said true?"
The emperor is majestic and dignified without being angry.
Su Juan vaguely saw a threat in the old emperor's eyes. If Prince Jing refuted Mei He's words at this time and refused to admit it, he might not hold Prince Jing accountable and just think that Song Qianhang was indeed Prince Jing's son.
The king knelt on the ground, not daring to refute, otherwise if evidence came to light in the future, he would be charged with another crime of deceiving the king.
"I am guilty. I am ashamed of the late emperor and Your Majesty. I know my crime!"
The old emperor looked disappointed, "King Jing's crime, what do you think should be done about this matter?"
The court officials below looked at each other, not daring to say anything.
The Pei family of the past has now come to the fore again. Those who pleaded for the Pei family at that time were either sentenced to death or exiled, losing their official positions and returning home. None of them had a good ending.
The current emperor fought a life-and-death battle with the second prince back then, so how could he have a good face towards the Pei family?
At this moment, they wanted to beg for mercy but didn't dare to, nor did they have the heart to step on that foot. That was the crime of treason defined by the previous emperor. Once they opened their mouths, Song Qianhang would surely die.
After all, no one believed that the Pei family would rebel back then. It was only because of the thorn in the late emperor's heart and his suspicion about the Second Prince that he would rather kill him by mistake than let him go.
King Han clenched his fists tightly under his sleeves. What should he do?
The Pei family is clearly innocent!
But today no one says a word for him, they are all cowards who are afraid of death.
I failed to save Pei Lianren that day. Is I going to watch my old friend's son die with him under the sword and axe today?
Just as King Han walked out, someone moved faster than him.
Su Juan came out, her voice was loud and clear, "Grandfather, I thought that when the incident happened, Song Qianhang was just a newborn baby, and Prince Jing took him in out of pity, so he was adopted as his son, which was righteousness."
Prince Jing was surprised that she was pleading for him?