Chapter 308 Everything is under control!
Upon hearing this, Lu Huai looked up at the two of them, then looked at Jiang Liuyun.
Jiang Liuyun never showed any expression.
In situations like this, the more you talk, the more mistakes you make, so the best thing to do is to keep silent.
But it was obvious that he didn't speak, but someone else spoke for him.
Most of those who opposed the retrial of Lin Congrong's case had some connection with the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion.
Of course, this cannot be made public.
As the Duke of Pei and the Grand Tutor spoke, some people who supported a retrial began to dissent, and as before, everyone argued endlessly.
The prince said he would discuss it another day, and soon put the matter behind him as he had done before.
After the hall quieted down, the censors from the Censorate began to attack Jiang Liuyun.
It mainly talks about how he was caught in the street entering and leaving a brothel.
Jiang Liuyun had no room for rebuttal regarding this matter. After all, the incident on that day was a big deal, and his breaking off of the engagement with Lin Zhiqing also proved this point.
He said nothing, pretending to be in trouble but not making excuses.
There was always someone speaking up for him.
In this case, the prince only criticized him symbolically.
Lu Huai quickly withdrew his gaze from him.
Because it will soon be the Ministry of Revenue’s turn to take the stage.
Not long after, the Minister of Revenue Xu Yuansui took a step forward.
But before he could say anything, Dali Temple Minister Zhou Chongzheng spoke up: "Your Majesty, I have a memorial to make."
Seeing this person's figure, Lu Huai frowned slightly.
Minister of Revenue Xu Yuansui did not speak for the time being and returned to his original position.
The prince waved his hand.
"Your humble servant is reporting to the Minister of Rites for violating the rules of propriety, having an affair with someone, and having poor personal ethics." Zhou Chongzheng's voice was very clear.
His words immediately caused an uproar in the hall.
Reporting the Minister of Rites to the emperor was against etiquette, which was much more serious than Jiang Liuyun visiting brothels.
Lu Huai looked at Zhou Chongzheng's figure, then glanced at Jiang Liuyun.
Glancing at Jiang Liuyun, I saw that his back was straight and his eyelids were drooping. It was clear that he was pretending to be ignorant even though he knew the truth.
Lu Huai didn't show it on his face, but he already had a guess in his mind.
The counterattack from the Zhenyuan Marquisate came quickly and urgently.
Dali Temple Minister Zhou Chongzheng had always behaved properly and had not taken sides.
Now it seems that this must be a hidden chess piece of the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion.
During this period, Jiang Liuyun mobilized the Dali Temple Minister Zhou Chongzheng, and in the Golden Palace in front of civil and military officials. It was obvious that he wanted to directly deal with the Minister of Rites.
The Minister of Rites and Lin Zhiqing had secret dealings.
It is also for this reason that in the court, the Minister of Rites mostly did things to secretly protect the Lin family and support the retrial.
Now that Zhou Chongzheng suddenly jumped out, under normal circumstances, Lu Huai might think that his participation came from the heart.
But this period of time is too sensitive.
Lin Zhiqing used a mole girl to make Jiang Liuyun lose his ally, the Minister of Justice.
The Minister of Rites, who belonged to Lin Zhiqing's side, was immediately reported.
Lu Huai didn't believe that Zhou Chongzheng and Jiang Liuyun had no private dealings.
His brain was working rapidly, and he felt that things would definitely not be as simple as just talking. Zhou Chongzheng dared to bring this matter up in the Golden Palace, so he must have solid evidence.
Lu Huai knew about the affair between the Minister of Rites and his wife. If this matter were brought to light, the position of the Minister of Rites would definitely be unstable.
Then, Lin Zhiqing lost another helper in the court.
Moreover, if the secret of the Minister of Rites' affair was exposed, the secret would no longer be a secret, and then the fact that Lin Zhiqing used this method to rewrite the records of the imperial gifts from the Ministry of Rites would also be discovered.
Then things will be troublesome.
Moreover, Zhou Chongzheng swore with confidence that he had evidence in his hands.
Who is the most direct evidence?
Lu Huai knew without even thinking that Zhou Chongzheng must have controlled the son or daughter-in-law of the Minister of Rites.
As expected, after the Minister of Rites repeatedly protested his innocence, Zhou Chongzheng refused to let go and said bluntly that he had evidence in his hands.
Amidst the shocked gazes of the crowd, the son of the Minister of Rites was brought into the hall.
With tears in his eyes, he began to accuse the Minister of Rites of all the ugly things he had done, that he had forced his wife into submission.
When Jiang Liuyun heard those words, his eyes remained calm, but when his gaze swept over the Minister of Rites, a hint of murderous intent appeared in his eyes.
However, he hid it well.
He noticed the gaze behind him, turned around, and met Lu Huai's eyes.
He curled his lips and smiled.
On the surface, he seemed to be greeting Lu Huai, but Lu Huai felt his provocation and looked away first.
Jiang Liuyun snorted coldly in his heart. His move was fast and accurate. The Minister of Rites would definitely die without a burial place!
This is indeed the case. Facing the accusation from his own son, the Minister of Rites seemed to have been hit hard and could not even stand steadily.
Zhou Chongzheng seemed to have expected this. Just as he was about to give the Minister of Rites a final blow, the Minister of Revenue Xu Yuansui moved his feet.
Seeing Xu Yuansui come out, the other officials showed no reaction on their faces, but they all became alert in their hearts.
The Ministry of Revenue has been very active recently.
Jiang Liuyun frowned slightly. The Ministry of Revenue wanted to protect the Minister of Rites? Or did Lu Huai want to protect the Minister of Rites?
But now that the evidence is solid, it is clear that this matter will not cause any more waves, or... Jiang Liuyun couldn't help but look back at Lu Huai.
Lu Huai followed suit and smiled the same way Jiang Liuyun had just smiled.
Jiang Liuyun's heart skipped a beat, and he felt something was wrong.
The next moment, Xu Yuansui's voice rang out:
"Your Majesty, this matter has always been the story of one person. If you want to know the truth, why not invite the victim to come forward and question him? It would be better than slandering a good person for no reason."
Zhou Chongzheng also sensed something was wrong and immediately retorted, "Master Xu, this is wrong. If we're talking about victims, isn't the son of the Minister of Rites the biggest victim?"
"The Dali Temple is the place that values evidence the most. If a few words can be used as evidence, then there will be many victims in the world." Xu Yuansui was obviously well prepared.
Jiang Liuyun frowned. It's not that he hadn't looked for the daughter-in-law of the Minister of Rites, but that woman was too cowardly to dare to stand up and speak.
Could it be that Lu Huai and Lin Zhiqing have some other trick up their sleeve?
He had a strong bad feeling in his heart.
Under Xu Yuansui's insistence, the prince quickly issued an order to summon the daughter-in-law of the Minister of Rites.
During this period, the Minister of Rites always looked like he was hit hard, without any guilt or discomfort.
Upon observing this, Jiang Liuyun's heart sank.
As for Lu Huai, he lowered his head and frowned, as if he knew nothing.
With the arrival of the victim, everyone's attention was focused on the daughter-in-law of the Minister of Rites.
She immediately burst into tears, but these tears were shed for her husband, the son of the Minister of Rites.
She spoke with tears in her eyes, not only saying that it was absolutely not true, but also accusing the son of the Minister of Rites of beating and scolding her.
The victim's testimony does not match that of the witness.
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