Chapter 313 Some people can’t sit still
"I dare not. If the Lord orders me to die, I dare not disobey. I have understood this principle from the beginning."
Emperor Xuande was so angry that he wanted to grab the pen at hand to hit someone, but when he saw Xie Xun's burning eyes, he put it down.
"Your Majesty, what's going on? General Gu is truly loyal."
Emperor Xuande glanced at Concubine Rong and asked, "You really don't know?"
Concubine Rong paused and wanted to continue pretending to be stupid, but the emperor would not let her come for no reason.
Now that you're here, it means...
"But is it because the child resembles the eldest prince?" Rong Fei asked. "I was just curious and asked a few questions just now. But the eldest prince made a mistake, and it was General Gu who dealt with it personally. It's impossible for General Gu to disobey the emperor's order and keep the child. How could that be possible?"
Emperor Xuande looked at Gu Jian and said, "Tell me, what exactly happened? You should tell me here. I am grateful for your many outstanding achievements and give you this opportunity. Speak, I want to hear whether this child is the eldest prince's son."
"Yes." Xie Xun said in a deep voice.
Emperor Xuande gave him a cold look, and Concubine Rong never expected that what she had been speculating about for years was actually true.
"General Gu, how could you...how could you lie to the emperor?" Concubine Rong pointed at Gu Jian and said in disbelief.
"As I said, this matter has nothing to do with General Gu. I was the one who approached him. As for how I survived, I'll tell you later. But right now, I want to seek justice for my father and mother. Your Majesty, the people of the world say you are a wise ruler, so please clear my father and mother's name."
"How bold! The Crown Prince and his wife's intention to rebel is an indisputable fact. There's irrefutable evidence that they secretly embroidered the dragon robe," Rong Fei said anxiously. "They also used witchcraft to curse the Emperor, and were caught red-handed."
Xie Xun looked into Emperor Xuande's eyes and said, "But I also have witnesses. Since the emperor believes that he is right, can't he listen to any voice of the enemy?"
At this time, Mr. Bai had already arrived outside the imperial study. When he heard what Xie Xun said, he was sweating in his heart. This kid is really bold.
He is not afraid of death, so doesn't he think about others?
"Long live the emperor." Bai Xiang's voice drowned out Xie Xun's.
Emperor Xuande glanced at him and said, "Come on, you...you, the two of you, you've been in cahoots with each other, playing me around like a traitor. Do you still respect me as the emperor?"
Old Master Bai continued to play dumb, "Your Majesty, I have always looked down on this old man. How could I possibly join forces with him? That's a crime punishable by the death of all nine generations of my family. This is Mumu's fiancé, right? I think he's just so-so, not as good as my grandson. Mumu, why don't you break off the engagement with him and marry into my family instead?"
Even at this time, Bai Xiang could still say this. Li Mumu admired his courage.
Emperor Xuande snorted coldly, "Look at his face again. You really don't recognize his face. Ten years ago, you were very familiar with this face."
"Hiss... Your Majesty, please don't say that. Now that you mention it, I really feel a sense of déjà vu."
"Is it just a sense of déjà vu? Look again, who does it resemble?" Emperor Xuande snorted coldly.
Mr. Bai took a look and even pinched it, causing Xie Xun to frown.
"Like the eldest prince."
"Hahaha..." Emperor Xuande sneered, "You know he looks like the eldest prince, but that child was stillborn. How do you explain that?"
"It's easy to explain, Your Majesty. You may not know that I had a lot of contact with the eldest prince back then, and I know he had a crush on a woman outside. Perhaps this is the child of that woman."
Xie Xun raised the corner of his mouth. Was he being called an illegitimate child?
But Bai Xiang's mouth can really make the dead come alive.
Emperor Xuande paused, how could he not know that this was fake.
"Then why didn't you tell the eldest prince when he confiscated your property?"
"Your Majesty, I collided with my head against the pillar and fainted. Besides, I only knew there was such a woman, but I didn't know where she was, let alone that she had given birth to an heir."
"What heir to the throne? The eldest prince has been demoted to a commoner."
"This old minister is confused." Bai Xiang sighed, "This old minister has been in the north for ten years and has been sick many times. From time to time, I become confused. Your Majesty, please forgive me."
Bai Xiang cleared Gu Jian of the charges with just a few words. Even if Emperor Xuande didn't believe it, there was no evidence to prove that Xie Xun was saved by Gu Jian.
Emperor Xuande did not dare to touch Gu Jian at this time. He was indeed afraid that if someone attacked Dongyao again, no one would fight back.
So he could only hold his anger in his heart.
"It seems that I have wronged Lord Gu."
Bai Xiang curled his lips and said, "Your Majesty, he is not wronged. You see, he is still related to this kid now. It's just a pity for Mu Mu. Gu Jian, did you really not recognize him?"
Mr. Bai's actions made it impossible to guess where he came from.
Old Master Gu didn't say anything. Anyway, the prerequisite for saying anything was that the emperor had to believe it.
"Xie Xun, even if you are the bloodline of the eldest prince, it doesn't matter. You will still die."
"I'm not afraid of death, but are you afraid of knowing the truth of what happened back then?"
"How dare you! The Emperor is the wisest. Why would he be afraid of you overturning the verdict? Besides, the eldest prince did make a serious mistake. I don't believe a little brat like you can still overturn the verdict."
Bai Xiang looked at Emperor Xuande, "Your Majesty, let's see what he can do?"
Emperor Xuande sneered twice, "Prime Minister Bai has made the decision for me. If I object, won't people say I'm guilty?"
Prime Minister Bai shook his head, his face filled with fear. "I dare not. I am afraid that old man Gu Jian will go out and spread rumors. What if he is unhappy about his grandson-in-law being killed and spreads bad words about you, Your Majesty? I want you to shut him up."
"What evidence do you have?" asked Emperor Xuande.
"Your Majesty, the evidence has not arrived yet, please wait a moment." Xie Xun said.
"Just wait, you little brat, how can the emperor be afraid of you?"
"White face!"
"Your Majesty, I know I was wrong."
Emperor Xuande looked at Xie Xun and said, "Okay, I'll give you three days. However, during these three days, you, Gu Jian, and everyone in the Gu family must be imprisoned, because you can't clear yourselves of suspicion right now."
Emperor Xuande looked at Mr. Bai again.
Old Master Bai laughed dryly twice. "I, your humble servant, will go too. I have always supported your decision. Gu Jian, you old fool, you have implicated me. You must compensate me for Mumu."
Gu Jian rolled his eyes.
So, everyone was sent to jail, but no one was unhappy, and no one cried. Everyone talked about everything, and the children used local materials to play small games. They had a very happy life.
After hearing this, Emperor Xuande was almost furious.
However, some people could not sit still.
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