Although Wei Huan felt that she was destined to die, seeing Jia Ren die right beside her still terrified her.
Su Muxi walked up to Wei Huan and said in a deep voice, "Wei Huan, you are only an accomplice and did not directly participate in the poisoning of the people of Fukang County."
If the Emperor were to show mercy, he might not hold you accountable for your crimes.
"But if you conceal your crimes, even if the Emperor spares you, and neither I nor the Su family will hold it against you, you will likely still face death."
These words were like the last straw that broke the camel's back, completely dissuading Wei Huan from trying to take advantage of him.
She wanted to live!
She didn't want to die!
She's still so young. Even if the Wei family is gone, with her beauty, she'll definitely be able to find a man to marry!
Oh, and she also had some private savings hidden in the money exchange.
If she takes out that sum of money and lives frugally, it should be enough for her to live comfortably for the rest of her life.
So Wei Huan swallowed all the resentment in her heart and cried to Su Muxi, "Your Highness, spare my life! I know I was wrong. I will confess honestly. I only beg you to spare my life."
Su Muxi did not agree, but Wei Huan still told her everything she knew in one go.
Because Wei Huan knew that at this moment, she had no right to negotiate with Su Muxi.
If I don't tell, I'll definitely die.
To be honest, there might still be a chance to survive.
Wei Huan's confession this time is basically consistent with the confession he signed and sealed in Fukang County.
And the truth was pretty much what Su Muxi thought: Wei Huan didn't know much; she was just a pawn in the whole affair.
As Wei Huan spoke, Liu Guanghan did not stop him. After Wei Huan finished signing and affixing his seal, Liu waved his hand, signaling the yamen runners to take him away and lock him in jail.
Seeing this, Wei Huan began to struggle, crying out, "Princess Yong'an, save me! Princess Yong'an, save me!"
But Su Muxi remained unmoved throughout.
It wasn't until Wei Huan spoke up that he said, "Liu Guanghan! Liu Guanghan was also involved in the whole thing in Fukang County!"
The head of the family told me personally that Liu Guanghan is a member of the Wei family, and that the reason why the Wei family can be so fearless is because Liu Guanghan is backing us up!
Now that I've told him everything, Liu Guanghan will definitely not let me off the hook!
So Your Highness, you must save me! Don't let me fall into Liu Guanghan's hands!
Liu Guanghan was so angry that his beard almost stood on end. He pointed at Wei Huan and angrily rebuked him, "This is utter nonsense! When have I ever had any connection with your Wei family?!"
Moreover, the affairs of Fukang County have absolutely nothing to do with me!
"If it weren't for the Princess exposing the conspiracy between your Wei family and Jia Ren, I would still be completely in the dark!"
He then said to the constables, "Guards! Lock this madwoman Wei Huan in jail right now!"
But Su Muxi hurriedly called out, "Lord Liu, wait! Since Wei Huan has said so, then this princess is determined not to let you take the person away!"
She knew that Wei Huan wasn't stupid at times, and she had been waiting for Wei Huan to pin the blame on Liu Guanghan.
Liu Guanghan must have some connection with the Wei family, but the Wei family head could not possibly tell Wei Huan about this.
Wei Huan's statement was merely a result of his observation that Jia Ren's death was likely related to Liu Guanghan.
"Your Highness, please be wise! Just now, Wei Huan said that everything in Fukang County was done by the Su family, and now he is saying it was me."
In my opinion, Wei Huan has been talking nonsense all along; her words cannot be trusted!
Liu Guanghan hurriedly defended himself, saying that although most of the people in the hall were his men, he could not let Wei Huan make wild accusations in front of everyone.
Su Muxi looked at Liu Guanghan and said coldly, "Lord Liu, the Emperor sent me, the Princess Consort, to deal with the plague in Fukang County. Now that Jia Ren is dead, there are still many doubts about the matter, and we must investigate it thoroughly."
Since Wei Huan says you are involved in this matter, whether it's true or not, this princess will have to investigate.
Therefore, Lord Liu will have to bear with this for now.
Once the matter is thoroughly investigated, if it is indeed found that Lord Liu has nothing to do with this, I, the Princess Consort, will personally apologize to him.
Having said that, he waved his hand, "Guards! Temporarily detain Lord Liu in the dungeon and await further orders!"
"You dare?!"
Liu Guanghan spoke subconsciously.
But Su Muxi stepped forward, "This princess consort has the Emperor's decree in hand, why wouldn't I dare?!"
Realizing the inappropriateness of his words, Liu Guanghan quickly lowered his tone and said, "That's not what I meant. I just think it's too arbitrary for the Princess to imprison me based on Wei Huan's one-sided story."
Seeing this, the other officials echoed his sentiments.
Only Geng Nian remained silent.
Su Muxi coldly scanned the crowd, finally fixing her gaze on Liu Guanghan.
"My decision is arbitrary, but it is based on the Emperor's decree!"
But what about Lord Liu?
What is their intention in controlling the entire city of Jinzhou?
Could it be that he wants to become a local tyrant and seize the opportunity to rebel?!
After saying that, Su Muxi said to the group of constables again, "I will say it one more time! Put Liu Guanghan in jail for now and wait for further instructions!"
The constables looked at each other, but made no move.
Upon hearing this, Liu Guanghan's face turned cold.
"Since the Princess Consort believes Wei Huan's words, and Wei Huan just said that all of this was done by the Su family, do I have reason to suspect that the Princess Consort's actions are intended to protect the Su family and pin all the blame on me?"
"If that's the case, then I will investigate this thoroughly!"
"Guards! Take Princess Yong'an into custody for now!"
This time, when Liu Guanghan gave the order, the yamen runners all took action.
Liu Guanghan looked at Su Muxi with a fierce expression.
"I apologize to Your Highness for the time being. Once the matter is investigated and it is found that Your Highness is indeed not involved, I will personally apologize to you."
Liu Guanghan gave the same words to Su Muxi.
Su Muxi was surprised that Liu Guanghan was so bold, but she wasn't afraid because she knew that with him around, she would definitely be safe!
Sure enough, just as McQueen and his men were about to clash with the constables, Geng Nian, who had been silent until now, made a move.
Geng Nian was the Tongpan of Jinzhou, responsible for supervising the officials of the prefecture.
He always seemed to have a gentle and mild personality, and Liu Guanghan never took him seriously. He had planned to find an opportunity to get rid of him later, but unexpectedly, Geng Nian seemed to have become a different person.
He shouted at the constables, "Are you trying to rebel?!"
"Guards! Seize these traitors and rebels!"
No sooner had Geng Nian finished speaking than a group of strong and sturdy guards rushed in from outside the door.
The guard who had just given Su Muxi the plum juice now held a steel knife to Liu Guanghan's neck.
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