The next day.
Big prison.
The cell door opened and two officers stood at the door.
"Zhu Chunjiao, come out." said the officer.
Zhu Chunjiao was originally sitting on the bed. Upon hearing this, she stood up calmly.
Over the past few days, she has completely calmed down.
Now, the evidence Gu Huainian has in his hands is Zhu Ergen and Zhuyue.
Zhu Ergen, that fool, has been fooled by her. Zhuyue is loyal to her and will never betray him.
Therefore, Gu Huainian could not find any evidence to convict her.
Zhao Shu is deeply in love with her, and the holy doctor will plead for her in front of the emperor, so she will definitely be rescued.
By then, she would marry Zhao Shu and become the prince's consort, and she would have the emperor's support. Even if she didn't have the Gu family's support, the loss would not be too great.
She just needs to find someone with military power to rely on, but it will take some effort.
Zhu Chunjiao walked leisurely, like a lady from a noble family, and entered the court.
During this public trial, there were many people watching outside the court.
Sitting in the first seat was Gu Huainian, the Minister of the Dali Temple.
Sitting next to Gu Huainian was the third prince Zhao Shu.
Zhao Shu also heard that the court was about to begin, so he rushed over.
Zhao Shu looked at Zhu Chunjiao and gave her a soothing look, indicating that he was there and would never let her get hurt.
Zhu Chunjiao's expression was very moved, and she smiled softly.
Looking at the cold Gu Huainian and then looking at the gentle Zhao Shu, the contrast is indeed obvious.
True friendship is shown in times of adversity. Zhao Shu is truly sincere to her.
Looking at Zhao Shu now, I feel that he has become even taller and more handsome.
"Sir Gu, please try this case impartially. I don't want any unjust, false or wrongful convictions to happen, nor do I want my princess to be wronged." Zhao Shu said, obviously putting pressure on Gu Huainian.
Gu Huainian nodded slightly: "I will definitely handle this impartially!"
"Witnesses come forward."
At Gu Huainian's order, Zhu Ergen and Zhuyue were brought to the court.
Zhu Ergen's face was full of panic. Zhuyue changed into clean clothes. His face was pale, but his eyes were unusually bright.
Gu Huainian first asked Zhu Ergen, who was completely at a loss.
He now couldn't tell whether it was his sister who killed his parents.
He looked at Zhu Chunjiao and saw that Zhu Chunjiao was looking at him pitifully with a kind face, not like someone who would kill.
Would such a sister kill her parents?
But that night, the man in black said...
Zhu Ergen's mind was completely confused.
"I don't know...don't ask me! I don't know!" said Zhu Ergen.
Zhu Chunjiao and Zhao Shu both gave a subtle smile.
"Zhuyue, did Zhu Chunjiao instruct you to hire someone to kill Tangli?" Gu Huainian asked.
Zhu Chunjiao was not worried at all that Zhuyue would betray her. Zhuyue was loyal to her and anyone could betray her except Zhuyue.
A hint of hatred flashed in Zhuyue's eyes, and he said, "Yes!"
"The young lady not only ordered me to hire someone to kill Tang Li, but also killed the young lady's second uncle in Hedong County because the young lady's second uncle recognized her."
When Zhuyue said this, Zhu Chunjiao was completely stunned.
How is that possible?
Zhuyue actually betrayed her!
Zhu Ergen, who was in a panic, suddenly came to his senses and looked at Zhu Chunjiao fiercely.
"So you were the one who killed my second uncle!"
The body of my second uncle was found in the town, and the murderer could not be found. It turned out to be Zhu Chunjiao!
Zhuyue confessed many of Zhu Chunjiao's crimes.
Zhuyue was Zhu Chunjiao's closest friend, and she knew everything she did. If someone like her turned against her, she would reveal everything she had done, leaving nothing to hide.
It’s over…
Zhu Chunjiao's face was pale, no longer as relaxed as before, and was shaky.
This is not the end yet.
Gu Huainian caught the "gangster" who killed Zhu Ergen's family.
Those bandits were brought up. They were not loyal to Zhu Chunjiao and soon confessed that it was the maid beside Zhu Chunjiao who ordered them to do so!
This time, the evidence is conclusive and irrefutable!
"Zhu Chunjiao, you evil ghost, you killed your father, mother and elder brother! You deserve to be struck by lightning!" Zhu Ergen cursed loudly.
The onlookers outside the court were also shocked.
How could there be such a vicious woman?
"Zhu Chunjiao is so vicious! She looks pretty, but she's actually as vicious as a snake. She actually killed so many people!"
"Yes, she even killed her own biological parents, the ones who gave birth to her. This is too heartless!"
"This is not a human being, it's a beast!"
"People like this should be executed immediately!"
"Execute her!"
"Execute her!"
The onlookers became excited.
Zhuyue, who was kneeling on the ground, suddenly turned around and looked at the crowd.
Tangli stood in the crowd and met Zhuyue's gaze.
Although no words were spoken, they both understood what the other meant.
Zhuyue has made too many mistakes in her life and must die. However, she knows Zhu Chunjiao is cunning and scheming, and Tangli promised her that she would make sure Zhu Chunjiao gets what she deserves!
Tang Li nodded and said, "Don't worry, I will definitely bring Zhu Chunjiao to justice and avenge your parents!"
Zhuyue looked away and looked back at the court.
Tangli had told Zhuyue not to reveal the recipe for the elixir, or even to tell Gu Huainian.
By now, Emperor Zhou had been taking the elixir for a year and was practically ruined, his body and mind becoming intensely dependent on the sage doctor, practically obedient to his every word. Even if the truth were revealed, Emperor Zhou wouldn't believe them. His spirits were improving, but if you told him he was beyond help, he'd be furious. He'd just dismiss them as nonsense and, most likely, blame them.
Gu Huainian's character was too upright and fair, and if Zhuyue confessed, he would definitely confront the Saint Doctor. At that time, the Emperor would definitely side with the Saint Doctor.
At the very least, Gu Huainian will suffer, and at worst, the entire Gu family will be implicated.
Gu Huainian wanted to be an upright man and earn a good reputation. However, in the book, his reputation was ruined by Gu Ying, and he ended up depressed and frustrated.
Tangli, on the other hand, wants to protect his good reputation for the rest of his life, and let him get what he wants and do what he wants.
This matter is of great importance. Now is not the time to expose it. We need to consider it carefully.
The evidence was conclusive, and Gu Huainian made the judgment.
Zhu Chunjiao, behead!
Chase the moon and kill!
After review by the Ministry of Justice and the Censorate, the execution date was set for three days later.
Three days later, the execution took place.
Tang Li and Wei Qing also went to see it.
When the execution was about to begin, Wei Qing covered Tang Li's eyes.
The execution is over.
Tangli still had a feeling that it was unreal.
Did the heroine of the novel, Gu Ying, die so easily?
Is it true that her halo as the heroine is not causing any trouble?
"Husband..." Tangli called out.
Wei Qing seemed to have guessed what she was going to say and said, "It's her. I saw it clearly."
Tangli nodded.
I hope the heroine’s halo doesn’t protect her.
I hope she is really dead.
She is such a vicious person, she will only bring harm to more people if she lives!
Wei Qing took Tang Li's hand and returned to the Marquis' Mansion.
When they entered the Marquis' Mansion, they saw Wei Qing's trusted secret guard Han Yi waiting for them with a serious expression.
"Master, something bad has happened to the Third Master." Han Yi said.
The Third Master is Wei Qing’s uncle, Xiao Sanlang, the only relative of Wei Qing’s mother’s family and also Wei Qing’s most important elder.
Upon hearing this, Wei Qing's expression suddenly changed.
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