Although Wen Yi didn't finish her words, the information she conveyed was already very clear.
It was indeed the Queen Mother who ordered her to kill Feng Wanwan, but when the murder failed, she killed her to silence her.
Once such facts are confirmed, there will be evidence to question the Queen Mother.
Suzhi on this side was still urgently calling Wen Shichu to come up and save the people, while Feng Yinzhen on the other side had already stood up and stared at the empress dowager.
"Mother, did you hear Wen Yi's words clearly? What else do you have to say now?"
"Mother, Wanwan and Wenyi are still children, sisters. How could you order them to kill each other? Is this what you call family affection?"
Concubine Hua felt a chill on her back and hugged Feng Wanwan tightly in her arms. She was filled with anger and fear, and her voice trembled.
Even though she had predicted it long ago, she felt even more terrified when she heard it confirmed from Wen Yi's mouth.
Fortunately, her baby was gifted and indestructible, and was able to resist the attack of the golden needle.
Otherwise, she didn't even dare to imagine what the situation would be like now.
And this matter was instigated by the Queen Mother, how could she not be angry?
What's more, the Queen Mother has done many more heinous things than just this one.
Facing the accusations and complaints from Feng Yinzhen and Concubine Hua, the Queen Mother's expression remained as calm as ever. She looked at the fallen Wen Yi, and even a hint of a relaxed smile appeared at the corner of her lips.
"Emperor, Imperial Concubine, you are both mature adults, how could you be deceived by a child's lies?
You all hold high positions and are managers. You should have your own judgment. Can't you tell that this is Wen Yi's nonsense?
She attempted to murder Princess Chunxi but failed, so she wanted to use Aijia as a scapegoat. How could you believe such an absurd lie?"
“Whether it’s a lie or not, we’ll have to verify it before we know!
I have offended you, Queen Mother."
Before Feng Yinzhen and Concubine Hua could say anything, Nian Gengyao suddenly stood up, bowed to the empress dowager, and then frowned and shouted coldly to the outside.
"Come here, take down these two maids beside the Queen Mother!"
"You dare!"
Several voices suddenly rose up at the scene, speaking in unison.
The Queen Mother's face changed instantly, and her eyes were bloodshot.
In the hall, Feng Yinli and Min Yu jumped up at the same time, but Feng Yinli then made another move.
He raised the cup in his hand high and threw it hard to the ground.
He shouted angrily.
"What are you all standing there for? Get moving!"
The eunuchs and palace maids who were originally standing with their backs bent in the hall suddenly moved in unison, taking out daggers from their arms. Outside the hall, another group of men in black filed in, holding swords and sharp weapons in their hands.
For a moment, the hall was filled with a dark crowd and took control of the situation.
This situation happened too suddenly, and everyone in the hall had no time to react. Even Feng Yinzhen and Concubine Hua, who were sitting high up in the hall, seemed stunned by what they saw. They just sat in their seats in shock, without any reaction.
However, Nian Fu and Nian Qiang, who were sitting below Nian Gengyao, reacted very quickly. One of them protected Feng Yinzhen, and the other protected Concubine Hua and Feng Wanwan.
However, according to regulations, no one attending the palace banquet was allowed to carry weapons. These two were military generals and had laid down their weapons when they entered the hall, so they had no weapons to use for a while.
Although he was protecting Feng Yinzhen and Concubine Hua, he was only using his body to protect their lives and could not fight back.
After a brief moment of surprise, Feng Yinzhen's face showed a complicated expression. He stared at Feng Yinli who was standing there with murderous intent, and finally spoke in a trembling voice.
"Yinli, what are you doing? When did you bring so many people in? Are you plotting a rebellion?"
Feng Wanwan, who had managed to keep her composure in Concubine Hua's arms, was also trembling.
[Why did this happen so suddenly? I'm totally unprepared. I'm so scared.]
"Brother Emperor, you know that I have never wanted to fight with you. In the past few years, I have always been subservient to you, staying away from government affairs and just being an idle prince.
But you are really going too far. You forced me to do all this. Yes, I want to take away what originally belongs to me!"
Feng Yinli spoke righteously and confidently.
Then he looked around and said loudly.
"My dear ministers, Feng Yinzhen is a tyrant and will eventually turn Dayuan into a hell. Feng Yinli is not seeking to usurp the throne, but is thinking about the future of Dayuan.
I, Feng Yinli, keep my word. If you can stand with me, you will be my teammates, but if you resist stubbornly, you will be my enemy, and I will kill you without hesitation!
I give you the opportunity to choose, but time is limited, so please make a decision quickly."
"The Seventeenth Prince has always been gentle and righteous, possessing the demeanor of a benevolent ruler. He was meticulously mentored by the late Emperor and the Queen Mother, and only then was he truly qualified to be a king. His actions now are both destiny and the will of the people.
My fellow officers, you must have already made up your minds about these matters. Now is your chance to make your choice. Please make it quickly."
Min Yu stood beside Feng Yinli and echoed loudly, encouraging the ministers present to make a choice.
Some of the ministers who had originally remained neutral hesitated for a moment, then nodded and spoke.
"When the late emperor was alive, the one he valued most was the Seventeenth Prince. However, he was too young to inherit the throne then. But now that he has matured, the throne should indeed be handed over to him."
"Yes, in terms of military strategy and tactics, the Seventeenth Prince is truly the best among men. Moreover, the Seventeenth Prince has never been partial to one side. The Great Abyss should only prosper and flourish in the hands of such a monarch."
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