When the emperor heard the old man say that he wanted to go back to his hometown to farm, his face immediately frowned.
The last time he returned to his hometown to farm, he caused a diplomatic incident with the North Sea Kingdom, which almost provoked a war between the two countries.
Now he wants to find an excuse to go back to his hometown to farm, and he wants to take the prince with him?
The emperor spoke in a gentle voice, but his tone was very serious: "How dare you? Don't think I can't control you. You must keep him under control until Yan'er ascends the throne and sits firmly on the throne. Until he is well taught, you are not allowed to take any leave."
"Your Majesty, I also have my own family."
Upon hearing this, Uncle Ling murmured in a very low voice, very dissatisfied: "Why don't you give up your position sooner? By then, I will be an old man, how can I still be worthy of her attention..."
Seeing him muttering in dissatisfaction, the emperor began to criticize him again: "What are you talking about? Which is more important, state affairs or family affairs? Quickly bring your eldest and second sons to the capital. They don't want to be good officials in the capital, but insist on going out to be inspectors and censors. They don't even come back to the capital once a year.
And your good San'er simply doesn't want to be an official anymore. He's running around the world, saying that he wants to be an explorer. He really has great potential!
How come your family is so impatient and wants to run away? "
When Uncle Ling heard the emperor complain about his third son, he immediately became unhappy and said:
"Then I have already left Mo'er with the Crown Prince. Besides, every time Zheng'er comes back, he always brings you some new and interesting things. How can an explorer be so useless?"
Seeing that the two were about to argue again, Murong Yan suddenly became anxious and pleaded, "Father, uncle, I want to go see Ah Xu. She was injured and unconscious while trying to save me. I want to see her..."
Ling Guojiu looked as if he was disappointed with his son and scolded him angrily, "Nonsense! Haven't you had enough of fifty lashes? Do you still want to be beaten by Lord Shen?"
The emperor accused Uncle Ling, "It's you who insisted on asking Marquis Shen to propose such an outrageous marriage. Now you've angered him, haven't you?
I don't think I need to attend tomorrow's morning court. He has definitely joined forces with officials from the Liu family. Now that he has a handle on me, they will definitely not give up until I dethrone the Crown Prince. I'd better pretend to be sick for a few days and wait until the situation calms down."
Murong Yan was grateful when he heard this. He didn't expect that his father and uncle really proposed marriage to Lord Shen. They definitely supported him and Qingqing being together.
There's hope.
He spoke weakly, "Father, my third brother kidnapped Ah Xu and nearly took her life. Why is the culprit not severely punished, but is being punished for this crime on my uncle and me?"
Ling Guojiu immediately retorted, "Do you have any evidence to incriminate him? Those assassins who tried to kill you either took poison or were unaware of the situation. We didn't get any valid confessions from them at all."
The Liu family has deep roots, so how can they act rashly without sufficient evidence?
Minister Jiang was completely unaware of the situation. Now he could only wait for Prince Shen to wake up before he could know the details.
Yan'er, you are really too impulsive."
At this time, the guard came to report: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, My Lord, the Minister of Justice, Lord Liu, is here to visit Your Highness. He said he has some details of a case that he would like to consult Your Highness."
Ling Guojiu's face suddenly darkened, and he said coldly, "Why is he here? Is he here to laugh at Yan'er?"
The emperor waved his hand. "Liu Zhang is not that idle. This time, I have given him a difficult problem. Let's see how he handles it. Please invite him in."
After a while, Liu Zhang came in with a book and a pen. Seeing the emperor and Uncle Ling were present, he was slightly stunned and saluted very respectfully.
Before he could say anything, the emperor asked, "Mr. Liu, how is the case of your father, Minister Liu, being accused of corruption and forming a clique going?"
Liu Zhang replied calmly, "Your Majesty, as a direct relative of my father, I should avoid mentioning his case.
The case has now been handed over to my colleagues. Due to the seriousness of the matter, I have submitted a request for a joint trial by the three courts. The memorial will be presented to Your Majesty at the court tomorrow morning."
The emperor and Uncle Ling were stunned for a moment. They had wanted to throw the case to Liu Zhang, giving him an excuse to accuse him of covering up and condoning the crime.
Unexpectedly, the upright Lord Liu directly proposed the procedure of a joint trial by the three courts, indicating that he would not take the blame.
"The Liu family is truly... selfless."
This time, there was no way to catch him.
Liu Zhang also took up the emperor's words without hesitation, "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. This is all within my responsibility."
"What case are the Liu family here for?"
"Your Majesty, I'm here regarding the assassination of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and I have some details I'd like to ask Your Highness." Liu Zhang answered truthfully.
"Oh, has the murderer been caught?" the emperor asked with interest.
"Yes, he is currently on trial at the Dali Temple. I would like to ask for the Crown Prince's confession so that I can determine his guilt."
Uncle Ling quickly asked, "Who is it?"
Liu Zhang glanced at Murong Yan and answered confidently, "It's Ye Qingshan, the commander of the Yulin Guards of General Ye's Mansion."
"What!" The emperor and Uncle Ling exclaimed in unison.
"Why did he want to assassinate Yan'er?"
Murong Yan quickly signaled to Liu Zhang to stop talking. Liu Zhang immediately understood his look and explained, "There is not enough evidence to prove it yet. The case still needs to be investigated in detail."
The emperor's face darkened, and he seemed extremely shocked to hear such news. "I never thought that there would be such a wicked and ambitious person hiding by my side. I must thoroughly investigate and show no mercy!"
"yes."
"Your Majesty, I will go to the Marquis' Mansion right now to inquire about the situation of Prince Shen." Uncle Ling immediately asked for permission.
"Uncle." Murong Yan called out to Uncle Ling, but thought for a moment and said nothing.
"What?"
Murong Yan hesitated for a long time, feeling that it was inconvenient to ask Uncle Ling to pass on some of his words. He still needed to see Qingqing in person to feel at ease, so he said, "Tell Lord Chen not to embarrass Ah Xu. She is injured and really can't bear the punishment."
Liu Zhang stood aside, touching his nose guiltily. He had heard that the family education in the Marquis' Mansion was quite strict. Every time Marquis Shen returned to the capital, he would scold the prince and punish her on the pretext of something.
But Princess Shen is a girl, and she was stabbed by him. I heard that she has been unconscious for two days. She shouldn't be dragged up by her father to learn martial arts, right?
Liu Zhang thought that he had to find an opportunity to meet Master Shen and take the opportunity to apologize.
Uncle Ling frowned and became much more irritated. What should he do if he couldn't get the child back?
He snorted lightly and said coldly: "I know."
When the emperor saw him leave, he found an excuse and left with him.
"Your Highness," Liu Zhang stood aside, puzzled, "The masked gunman has already been apprehended. Why won't you let this humble official continue?"
Murong Yan was in a very bad mood. After all, Ye Qingshan was Qingqing's father. Once the crime of murdering the prince was put on him, it would be a serious crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of his clan. The general's mansion would definitely be completely overthrown.
However, Ye Qingshan had nearly cost him his life time and again, and he held an important position in the Imperial Guard. If he was not severely punished, who knows how serious the disaster would be next time.
Besides, Liu Zhang has already informed his father about this matter. How can he suppress it?
dilemma.
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