[These officials are all on his side!]
Prince Gong is in trouble now, and he actually stabs those who once helped him in the back.
Some of the bad things those officials did were instigated by him!
In the end, the benefit went to Prince Gong, and now the officials were the ones Prince Gong used to forgive his sins and save his life!
Tsk tsk tsk, it's a good thing Prince Gong didn't become emperor, otherwise the entire Fufeng Kingdom would have been destroyed by him!
Song Jiujiu wrinkled her face and sighed inwardly.
The people present were not too stupid. Once they thought about it, they knew that the officials that Prince Gong was talking about were all on his side and supported him.
I didn't expect that Prince Gong would betray me just like that...
Duke Zheng was also extremely relieved at this time that the truth about his daughter's life experience was revealed and Prince Gong had ended up like this.
If he became a member of Prince Gong's side because of his daughter, he would probably be betrayed by Prince Gong without hesitation one day in order to protect himself!
The old emperor's face grew gloomier as he listened. He had underestimated Prince Gong.
He was able to win over so many officials in the court!
Well, this time he can clean up the court and set an example!
After a while, the royal guards came back with the evidence.
When Prince Gong saw the familiar black wooden box, his heart sank and he hated Tian Shanyue to death!
He could obviously use this black wooden box to overthrow King Kang!
I didn't expect that it would become evidence of his rebellion!
"Your Majesty, I have discovered a privately sewn dragon robe, ten thousand taels of silver, and private soldiers from Prince Gong's farm in the suburbs.
This wooden box was dug out from Prince Gong's Mansion. Your Majesty, please take a look."
The guard had already opened the small lock of the wooden box. He presented it to Eunuch Fuquan, who took it and took out from the wooden box the little wooden figure pierced with silver needles that would make one's pupils shrink at the sight of it!
When the old emperor saw his birth date and time engraved on the wooden figurine, he was furious. He took the wooden figurine and smashed it hard at Prince Gong who was kneeling on the ground!
"You evil son! You have such a wicked ambition, you deserve to be killed!
No wonder I have been feeling unwell recently. It’s all because of the curse from you, my evil son!
Someone, come here! Prince Gong has evil ambitions and is plotting rebellion. He has embezzled money and committed countless evil deeds, too numerous to list!
Three days later at noon, he will be executed immediately at the Meridian Gate!
Princess Gong exposes Prince Gong's crimes and deserves a reward!
I agree to the divorce between Prince Gong and Princess Gong. After the divorce, if Tian remarries, no one is allowed to comment!
Those who violate the order will be punished!
At the same time, the silver that Prince Gong embezzled will be confiscated. Tian can take away anything that belongs to her in Prince Gong's mansion, but everything else will be sold and confiscated!"
The old emperor announced sternly.
There was a cut on Prince Gong's forehead and blood was dripping down.
As he listened to what the old emperor announced, his face turned pale, his head buzzed, and his whole body felt weak.
Only three words echoed in his mind: He was finished.
"Your Majesty is wise! Thank you for your help! Thank you for standing up for me! For the people!"
Tian Shanyue couldn't help but feel happy. She thanked the old emperor loudly and bowed respectfully.
Prince Gong was dragged away by the guards.
The old emperor rubbed his brow and then ordered the guards, "According to what Prince Gong said just now, have people search the mansions of those officials and find all the evidence!"
"yes!"
Now that Prince Gong's affairs were settled, Duke Zheng bowed and began to talk about his family affairs.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report."
"Go ahead."
The old emperor was a little tired. He took out a small white porcelain bottle from his arms, poured out two pills and swallowed them.
Song Jiujiu, who was sucking her little finger, happened to see this scene and was a little confused.
What is the old emperor eating? It can't be a pill, right?
I never heard that the old emperor was in poor health in my previous life.
On the contrary, the old emperor was in very good health despite his old age.
Otherwise, in his previous life, he would not have occupied the throne at the age of over sixty and not appointed a crown prince.
Then the thing the old emperor ate is very suspicious. Could it be a pill that can prolong life?
Song Jiujiu was very curious and stared at the old emperor with her big eyes.
"Your Majesty, I lost my daughter who was just born more than 20 years ago. Over the years, I have sent people to search for her, but to no avail.
Some time ago, I thought that my legitimate daughter was Prince Gong's concubine Jiang Yingying, but today, I found out that the legitimate daughter I lost was actually Prince Gong's former wife Tian Shanyue!
Back then, my legitimate daughter was thrown out by my uncle's family. Today, my uncle even kidnapped Jiang Yingying and wanted to kill her!
These matters are my family affairs, and I know I shouldn't bother Your Majesty.
But I would like to shamelessly ask Your Majesty to punish my uncle and his family!
Furthermore, if the life histories of my daughter Tian Shanyue and the illegitimate daughter of the Minister of War, Jiang Yingying, can be made known and their status restored, I will be deeply grateful!
Duke Zheng's emotional words made the old emperor frown.
What is going on here?
If he remembered correctly, wasn't Tian the concubine's daughter of the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of War?
She actually became the legitimate daughter of Duke Zheng?!
The old emperor did not hide the confusion on his face for a moment.
After noticing this, the Duke's wife told him everything that had happened in the past and in recent years.
The old emperor: “…”
"I see, don't worry, my dear, I will take care of this matter for you.
Is there anything else besides this?
Prince Kang, you and your family have come to the palace with me. Do you have something to tell me?"
The old emperor looked around and his eyes fell on Prince Kang.
King Kang was startled and thought about why they followed him into the palace.
Oh, I came in to watch the fun and to confirm how my father will deal with Prince Gong.
Of course, it is impossible to say this directly.
Prince Kang then bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have nothing to say. I followed you into the palace because I am deeply distressed and cannot believe that Prince Gong had done such treasonous things!
After all, Prince Gong and I have had a very close relationship over the years, and I regard Prince Gong as my own brother from the same mother.
But I never thought that Prince Gong would secretly send someone to assassinate my wife and children!
I entered the palace expecting a pleasant surprise, but unexpectedly, there was solid evidence for all the mistakes Prince Gong had made!
Your son is deeply distressed, Father!"
King Kang's face was filled with grief, as if he had been devastated.
The old emperor looked at Prince Kang's expression with great interest, but his hoarse and unpleasant voice was filled with heartache and anger.
"Third son, don't be sad. It's a pity for your father. If I had known that Prince Gong would do such a treasonous thing, I should not have allowed that palace maid to give birth to Prince Gong!
Even if a child born by a lowly palace maid has my dragon blood flowing in its body, it is still lowly!
Unfortunately, there is no medicine for regret in the world!
San'er, you should rest well in your mansion these few days. You can come to court after Prince Gong is executed."
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