The next day.
Shangguan Shu did not go to court, but was writing alone in his study.
However, after the morning court session, news came from the palace.
Hu Yanxue's death penalty was pardoned, but he was sent to the inner prison and imprisoned for a year for the crime of disrespecting Princess Chengqian.
The theory of evildoers was completely overturned.
The character "ying" written by Shangguan Shu just ended it.
The pen moves like a dragon, full of dominance.
Ying... Zhao Ying...
Shangguan Shu's lips curled slightly.
At this time, Zhao Ying slowly stood up from the ground.
It snowed last night and it's very cold outside.
But not as cold as her heart.
Zhao Yao, wearing a hat, passed by her and whispered in her ear, "Sister, thank you for pleading for Xue'er!"
The smug, sarcastic words pierced her heart like an icicle.
Last night, Princess Huai'an did not make a fuss when she learned about this.
Is she sure someone will help her?
Zhao Ying laughed at herself.
An hour ago, Shangguan Zhu and Shangguan Dan pleaded for Hu Yanxue, saying that there must be injustice in this case and asked the emperor to re-examine the case.
Emperor Jianxi would certainly not agree, but this was not what they wanted.
Immediately afterwards, the official historian of the Imperial Observatory hanged himself at home, Master Yuanzhuang passed away, and wrote the word "guilt" before his death... Even the opera troupe that performed at the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion last night was silenced.
It's obvious someone is trying to cover up something.
That would prove that there is indeed a hidden story behind this much-talked-about evil.
This is beautifully done!
The beauty of it is that this doubt overturned the entire case.
If we really keep a few people to be punished, I'm afraid that the good things Huai'an has done will also be revealed!
But they died.
The truth was hidden, but the doubts were revealed.
Immediately afterwards, the followers of the Duke of Zhenguo came out to advise, and most of the ministers in the court and the country knelt down, saying that Hu Yanxue was wronged... and the matter was settled.
Zhao Ying didn't believe that this matter had nothing to do with Shangguan Shu.
For the first time, she witnessed the horror of this traitor.
This is her husband, the man beside her.
In an instant, she lost all hope.
Is it true that the Zhao family is beyond redemption?
Wei Ju walked out of the hall, "Princess, please stay!"
Zhao Ying looked back and said, "Uncle..."
"Your humble servant dares not... But Princess, in this icy weather, why would you disobey Your Majesty for a barbarian?"
Wei Ju's eyes were filled with concern for Zhao Ying.
Zhao Ying's eyes were slightly red, and all kinds of feelings surged into her heart. She seemed to be telling her relatives that the Shangguan family were traitors, don't trust them, be on guard against them, and find ways to disintegrate their power!
However, she had no evidence, and she was afraid that the news would leak out, which would make Shangguan Shu alert.
Fortunately, although the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion was extremely powerful, it only held one-third of the military power. Another one-third was in the hands of Wei Ju, and the remaining one-third was controlled by Emperor Jianxi himself.
If Shangguan Shu wanted to force his way through, it would be difficult to succeed.
Zhao Ying forced back her tears, "Uncle, I raised Xue'er after all, and I can't bear to see her die like this."
Wei Ju looked at her with dismay, "You, you! You are so kind, yet you let a little Huai'an put the pressure on you!"
"It's okay. We're sisters, so we shouldn't worry too much."
Seeing that his persuasion was ineffective, Wei Ju changed the subject, "Your cousin Afu just won a victory and is about to return to the capital. Wait for him to come back and make the decision for you. See if Shangguan Shu still dares to favor Huai'an and bully you all day long!"
"Yeah." Zhao Ying nodded with emotion.
At the same time, I felt much more relaxed.
Cousin Wei Fu and she grew up together, and they trust each other deeply. If he comes back, she will still have someone to confide in.
After Zhao Ying finished chatting with Wei Ju, he said goodbye to his uncle and got on the carriage.
There was a charcoal fire burning in the carriage, and Shangguan Qingyue was being held on Houzhu's lap, eating hot chestnuts.
When the little guy saw her come in, he immediately dropped the chestnuts and fell into her arms.
[Mother, are you cold?... Let me warm you up.]
The little guy held one of Zhao Ying's hands in both hands, and his body looked like a small fireball.
Zhao Ying felt relieved. Looking at Shangguan Qingyue, she thought that although Huyan Xue was not brought to his death, Yue'er did not have to be sent away, and no one would say that her Yue'er was a demon child anymore.
It’s not in vain!
Zhao Ying held Shangguan Qingyue in his arms and urged the coachman on.
The carriage slowly drove away from the palace.
Wei Ju happened to pass by, and Shangguan Qingyue saw him through the window.
He was riding a tall horse, wearing a crimson-purple official uniform, his temples were gray, his eyes were bright and sharp, and he exuded a murderous and fierce aura.
Shangguan Qingyue threw a peeled chestnut into his mouth.
[Is this my uncle Wei Ju? He truly has a distinguished demeanor. What a shame...]
Zhao Ying perked up.
[A fate that omits descendants, even if one tries to force a child, it will be gone before one even realizes it! And because one defies fate and changes it, one must bear the consequences...]
[Hmm...in a few days, my grandson will fall into the river and drown.]
Zhao Ying lifted the curtains, wanting to call Wei Ju to remind him, but the next second, [This is what he deserves! After all, his grandson was born out of an affair with his daughter-in-law... Hehe, cuckold, everyone has a cuckold... Hehe.]
Zhao Ying pursed her lips and blinked.
Pickpocketing...Yue'er really knows a lot!
Keep going!
In order not to disturb her little daughter, Zhao Ying peeled chestnuts and fed them to her one by one.
It turns out that you have to be paid to listen to gossip!
[It's not that my uncle's younger son is infertile, but... he's secretly in love with my uncle's older son, burying his feelings deep in his heart, not daring to express them out loud. He's been trying to get her, but he's even acquired a property and raised a young prostitute who looks just like my eldest cousin!]
What?
Wei Yuan has a crush on Wei Fu?
Ahhhhhhhhhh she must be blind, she grew up with them and didn’t even see it!
Zhao Ying still wanted to listen, so she continued to "put coins" into Shangguan Qingyue's mouth, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't get any in.
Beside him, Hou Zhu exclaimed in surprise, "Princess, you can't stuff it in anymore!"
Zhao Ying heard the voice and lowered her head to see the little guy puffing up his cheeks and looking at her resentfully like a little hamster.
Poor and cute.
Zhao Ying felt heartbroken and reached out to take the chestnut out of her mouth. "It's mother's fault, Yue'er, spit it out."
After some coaxing and digging, the little guy's mouth was empty.
Zhao Ying fed him some more water.
[Ah! Mother is always so confused... No wonder she gets so fooled...]
The little guy looked sad.
Zhao Ying laughed at them all.
But the next second, she couldn't laugh anymore.
[She must have thought that her uncle was a good person, right?]
Huh? Isn't it?
【But he and Dad are in the same group! 】
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