Chapter 1166: Dangers lurking everywhere
Jiang Xue continued calmly, "This jade pendant is a personal item of the enemy leader, and it has his family emblem engraved on it.
A large amount of enemy weapons and food supplies were also found in this secret passage. Excuse me, aren't these evidences enough to prove your crimes?"
The enemy leader had originally held out a glimmer of hope, but now he was in complete despair.
He knew that he had been completely exposed and there was no chance of recovery.
Under Jiang Xue's skillful guidance, the enemy leader's psychological defenses completely collapsed, and he began to confess the details of his collusion with the ministers.
Including how they transmit intelligence, how they cooperate internally and externally, how they plot rebellion, etc.
The ministers' lies were exposed one by one. They panicked, blamed each other and tried to shift the blame to others.
"It was him! He was the one who contacted me first, and I didn't know about it at first!"
"Nonsense! It was you who found me first and promised to give me a high position and generous salary after the success!"
"Don't even think about denying it! This is all a conspiracy by the Prime Minister and the princess! They deliberately set up a trap to frame us!"
There was chaos in the hall, and the ministers behaved in such a disgraceful manner that the onlookers were stunned.
Jiang Xue watched all this coldly, without any sympathy in her heart.
These people are willing to sell out the country and the people for their own selfish interests. They deserve to be put to death!
Faced with irrefutable evidence, the court officials could no longer deny the crime. They knelt down, confessed their guilt, and begged for the emperor's forgiveness in tears.
The emperor was furious when he saw the scene.
He never imagined that the ministers he had always trusted would do such a heinous thing!
"Come here! Dismiss all these treacherous ministers and punish them severely!" The emperor's voice was full of anger and majesty.
The guards immediately stepped forward and dragged out the ministers who were kneeling on the ground begging for mercy.
The hall suddenly became quiet.
Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan stood side by side. There was no joy of victory on their faces, but instead they were filled with heaviness.
They know that although this struggle has been won, greater challenges lie ahead.
Everyone looked at Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan with eyes full of admiration and gratitude.
With their wisdom and courage, they exposed the court's conspiracy and protected the country's security.
At this time, the emperor slowly said: "Today's event is all thanks to the wit and bravery of the Prime Minister and the princess. I am very relieved. To celebrate this victory, I have decided to hold a grand celebration banquet to commend the two of you for your achievements!"
Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan quickly knelt down to express their gratitude.
"I, your humble servant, thank you for your grace!"
The emperor looked at the two of them and said, "Get up."
The emperor stood up, slowly stepped down from the dragon throne, walked to Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan, patted their shoulders, and said earnestly:
"I believe that you will be able to make greater contributions to the country of Da Qi."
Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan looked at each other and understood in their hearts that the emperor's words were not only an affirmation of them, but also an expectation and test of them.
"I, your humble servant, will do my best to live up to your majesty's grace!"
The news of the celebration banquet quickly spread throughout the palace. The palace servants were busy preparing for it, and the entire palace was immersed in a festive atmosphere.
After Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan returned to the palace, they began to prepare for the celebration banquet.
"Your Excellency the Prime Minister, you said, this time the Emperor..." Jiang Xue was interrupted by Xiao Zhan before she could finish her words.
"Don't think too much. If an enemy comes, we will fight him. If a flood comes, we will block it with earth." Xiao Zhan's..."
Jiang Xue looked at Xiao Zhan's determined eyes, her heart filled with emotion and warmth.
"Um."
Just then, a guard ran in hurriedly.
"Master Prime Minister, Princess, someone from the palace has come with an order, asking you two to enter the palace immediately!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhan looked at Jiang Xue, his eyes as firm as a rock.
"Xiaoxue, don't think too much. If an enemy comes, we will fight him!"
A warm feeling surged in Jiang Xue's heart, and she looked at Xiao Zhan and nodded slightly.
The emperor summoned them to the palace only to celebrate the victory of suppressing the rebellion, and held a grand celebration and invited them to attend.
After receiving the imperial edict, Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan did not dare to delay in the slightest and began to prepare immediately.
In the blink of an eye, the day of celebration arrived.
The streets and alleys of the capital were decorated with lights and flags flying, creating an atmosphere of joy and excitement.
The air was filled with the smell of celebration, as if even the wind was carrying a melody of joy.
People, old and young, flocked to the streets, eagerly awaiting the start of the celebration and excitedly discussing this grand event.
Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan rode in a gorgeous carriage and slowly drove towards the palace.
Inside the carriage, Jiang Xue was dressed in gorgeous attire, looking bright and beautiful, while Xiao Zhan was wearing the court robes of the Prime Minister, looking extraordinarily handsome.
The two smiled at each other, their eyes full of anticipation.
However, when they arrived at the celebration site, they found that things were not as smooth as they had expected.
The person in charge of the celebration was inexperienced and there were some mistakes in the arrangements, which led to chaos and even congestion when some guests entered.
"This...what's going on?" Jiang Xue looked at the chaotic scene in front of her, frowning slightly.
Xiao Zhan observed the situation calmly and immediately made a decision: "Xiaoxue, go and comfort the frightened guests. I will go and communicate with the person in charge."
The two of them worked together, and Jiang Xue soothed the guests' emotions in a gentle voice. Her voice was as warm as a spring breeze, and it quickly calmed everyone's anxiety.
Xiao Zhan found the person in charge of the celebration, seriously pointed out the problem, and proposed an improvement plan.
Thanks to the efforts of the two, the admission order gradually returned to normal, but new problems arose.
Some remnants of the enemy were unwilling to accept defeat and actually instigated some representatives of the people to cause trouble at the celebration site.
They spread rumors and misled the people, turning the originally celebratory scene into a tense one.
"The Prime Minister is killing loyal officials and oppressing the people!"
"We want justice!"
The instigators' voices grew louder and louder, the crowd began to riot, and the situation was out of control for a while.
Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan realized the seriousness of the situation and immediately stepped forward to try to appease the people.
"Fellow villagers, please calm down and listen to my explanation!" Jiang Xue raised her voice, trying to cover the noise.
"What is there to explain? You officials only know how to oppress us ordinary people!" an incited representative of the people shouted emotionally.
"Princess, you don't know how hard life is for ordinary people like us."
"us……"
The people were talking to each other, expressing their grievances, and the scene was in chaos.
Jiang Xue and Xiao Zhan tried hard to explain, but it was difficult to calm the anger of the crowd.
At this moment, the old ancestor of the princess's mansion, who had been sitting on the viewing platform, suddenly felt a tightness in his chest and his face turned pale in an instant.
He tightly grasped the hand of the servant beside him, breathing rapidly, and looked very painful.
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