Consort Su glared at Bai Shi fiercely after being tricked by her.
Bai retaliated with a sharp glare.
That damned Su Huiyan, how dare she smear Ning'er! She'll make her pay!
Bai's words successfully darkened Xuan Yuanpeng's face, and he angrily shouted, "Consort Su, how dare you!"
Consort Su immediately knelt down before Emperor Xuanyuan Peng in a panic: "Your Majesty, Su Renyi is my elder brother. I was just too concerned about this case, which is why I spoke out of turn. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
As she was his concubine, and Su Fei represented his reputation, Xuan Yuanpeng couldn't punish her in front of all the officials in the main hall. He could only warn her in a stern voice, "From now on, you are not allowed to interrupt!"
"Yes," Consort Su replied, then carefully stood up, but didn't forget to glare at Madam Bai again.
Bai Fuya is a despicable woman; she will never forgive her!
Bai completely ignored Consort Su's murderous glare. Anyway, she and Su Huiyan had been at odds for a long time. In any case, the final outcome between them would be either her death or her life, and neither of them would let the other go!
Xuanyuan Peng then looked at the Three Departments: "Has what Consort Su just said been verified? Is it possible that Su Renyi is innocent?"
Qiu Ye bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the three departments have conducted a joint investigation and collected evidence. All the evidence points to Su Renyi. There is absolutely no wrongful conviction."
Hearing Qiu Ye say this, Su Fei opened her mouth to curse again, but remembering that she had just been scolded by Xuan Yuanpeng, she swallowed the words that were about to come out.
Since Consort Su could not interrupt at will, Xuan Yuan Yu could only step forward and say, "Please allow me to ask the Three Departments a few questions, Father."
Xuanyuan Peng gave Xuanyuan Yu a deep look: "Granted!"
"Thank you, Father Emperor."
With Xuan Yuanpeng's permission, Xuan Yuanyu turned to Qiu Ye and asked, "I heard that the Three Judicial Offices only have Shao Kun's testimony as evidence. When did the Three Judicial Offices become so arbitrary in their judgments?"
Qiu Ye bowed respectfully, saying, "Shao Kun was the mastermind behind this assassination attempt, and his testimony is extremely important. In addition to Shao Kun's testimony, there is also the jade pendant provided by Shao Kun as evidence."
As Qiu Ye spoke, he took out the jade pendant: "This jade pendant was Su Renyi's personal item, and it was also a gift from the Emperor. It was always worn on Su Renyi's waist. All the civil and military officials in the court can testify to this!"
Xuanyuan Yu stared at the jade pendant, his eyes narrowing menacingly. "It's just a jade pendant. Didn't Su Renyi himself say that he lost it a few days ago? Or perhaps someone stole it to frame him? So, are the Three Departments completely unwilling to examine it carefully?"
“Besides the jade pendant, Shao Kun also recognized Su Renyi’s figure and voice, which were the same as the person who bribed him with gold that night, confirming that it was Su Renyi who bribed him.” Qiu Ye did not refute what Xuan Yuan Yu said, as it was indeed possible, but he presented other evidence.
Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Yu scoffed disdainfully: "He didn't even see the face, just the voice and figure, how could he not mistake it? If he wanted to frame Su Renyi, wouldn't he be able to say whatever he wanted!"
Qiu Ye frowned: "The Three Departments have thoroughly investigated Shao Kun and found no evidence that anyone bribed him. Shao Kun also has no connection with the Holy King's Mansion."
Qiu Ye's words were quite obvious. Su Fei and Xuan Yuan Yu had repeatedly implied that the Holy King and Holy Princess had bribed Shao Kun to falsely accuse Su Renyi. They had also specifically investigated this matter. The Holy King and Holy Princess, as well as anyone in the Holy King's Mansion, had never had any contact with Shao Kun before, and Shao Kun himself did not admit to having any connection with the Holy King's Mansion.
Shao Kun had no relatives or friends, and now he only wanted to save his own life. If the Holy King had truly bribed him, he would have no reason to conceal the truth for the Holy King. If he spoke out now, perhaps the Emperor would take pity on him and spare his life. Moreover, he had no grudge against Su Renyi, so he had no reason to implicate Su Renyi. Therefore, he could only say that what Shao Kun said was the truth, and that it was Su Renyi who hired assassins to kill the Emperor and the Holy King!
At this moment, Shao Kun couldn't help but speak up, "Your Majesty, I have never wronged him. He bribed me. I would never mistake his figure and voice."
As soon as Shao Kun opened his mouth, Xuan Yuan Yu felt a headache coming on. He shouted angrily, "You're so sure just because of his voice and figure?"
This guy is his nemesis. This time, even if he doesn't die, he'll kill him!
Seeing Xuan Yuan Yu's murderous gaze, Shao Kun shut his mouth obsequiously, not daring to say another word.
Zhu Yu, who had been standing silently to the side, suddenly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, we have also tested Shao Kun's ability to identify people by their voices. We selected one hundred people and asked him to identify their voices and figures, and he made no mistakes. This is the record; please review it, Your Majesty."
Zhu Yu presented a booklet.
Zong Jiu immediately descended the jade steps, took the booklet, and delivered it to Xuan Yuanpeng.
Xuanyuan Peng carefully reviewed the records of the Three Departments. The records were very detailed, detailing how the hundred people identified the voices and figures, and what the results were.
Xuanyuan Peng also believed in the abilities of the Three Judicial Offices and that they would not make a mistake in the trial. He closed the booklet and said, "Alright, there is no need to try this case anymore. The person who attempted to assassinate me and the Holy King is Su Renyi. Su Renyi shall be stripped of his title and his property confiscated. He shall be beheaded and his head displayed to the public at noon tomorrow."
"emperor……"
Consort Su was shocked and cried out in alarm, but then she heard Xuan Yuanpeng angrily say, "Consort Su, are you aware of Su Renyi's assassination attempt?"
Consort Su was so frightened that her heart trembled violently. She immediately knelt down before Emperor Xuanyuan Peng and said, "Your Majesty, Su Renyi would never have attempted to assassinate you. He has been framed. Please, Your Majesty, investigate this matter thoroughly!"
Xuanyuan Peng sneered: "Now that the evidence is conclusive, you are still trying to defend Su Renyi. I think this matter is clearly related to you!"
"No, Your Majesty..."
Su Fei instinctively wanted to refute, but then realized that whatever she said would be wrong.
If she said she had nothing to do with it, she would be admitting to Su Renyi's crime of assassination. But she absolutely could not say she was involved!
Upon seeing this, Xuanyuan Yu immediately bowed and said, "Father, Mother Consort is absolutely unaware of this matter. Please, Father, be the judge!"
At this moment, Xuanyuan Yu was truly at a loss. It seemed that his father had made up his mind, and they could not save Su Renyi. All they could do now was protect themselves.
Xuanyuan Peng coldly swept his gaze over Su Renyi, who was slumped on the ground: "Su Renyi, is there someone else behind this assassination attempt?"
As soon as Xuanyuan Peng said this, everyone turned to look at Su Renyi and Su Fei.
What does Your Majesty mean by this?
Not only should Su Renyi be brought to justice, but even Consort Su is not spared?
Consort Su turned pale with fright at Xuan Yuanpeng's presence, and she looked nervously at Su Renyi.
Upon hearing the question, Su Renyi looked up at Consort Su.
Consort Su broke out in a cold sweat after Su Renyi's single glance: "Your Majesty..."
"No." Before Consort Su could say anything, Su Renyi weakly said, "Your Majesty, I did not... attempt to assassinate Your Majesty. The assassination attempt has nothing to do with... Consort Su and the Third Prince. I beg Your Majesty... to see the truth!"
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