Zhao Xin arranged for them to hide and ambush in the hall, leaving only Liu Mu in the hall.
After tea time, Wang Jin and Cao Xiong entered the palace and went to the Qinzheng Hall.
Looking at the towering palace in front of him, Wang Jin glanced sideways at Cao Xiong who was half a step behind him.
He raised his chin slightly and said in a cold tone, "I'm sorry to bother Eunuch Cao to run this errand. I will thank you after I meet His Majesty."
Yesterday, I was invited by Cui Zhihan to attend a banquet at Tianxiang Tower.
When Wang Jin saw Cao Xiong was there, he felt confused and dissatisfied.
When Wang Jin learned that the Cui family wanted to win him over, he became even more dissatisfied.
But later it was discovered that the Cui family did not care about Cao Xiong.
Think about what use Cao Xiong can be?
The Cui family needs him now only because the emperor carried out a purge in the palace yesterday and removed all the Cui family's spies.
The Cui family now needs someone who can tip off the public.
This is all Cao Xiong can do for you.
He had never taken Cao Xiong seriously. Even if he found refuge with the Cui family now, there was no way he could get over him.
Cao Xiong half-bowed with a respectful and ingratiating smile on his face.
He said, "Master Wang, you are too polite. We all serve the Prime Minister. Why should we thank you?"
Wang Jin didn't reply, but sneered in his heart.
The Cui family gave him some benefits, but he was willing to be their dog.
He knew that Cao Xiong hated him in his heart, but he admired the way Cao Xiong was unwilling but had to bow down and flatter him.
Cao Xiong saw Wang Jin's undisguised arrogance, his smile unchanged, but a cold look flashed across his eyes as he lowered his head and stared at his toes.
When he arrived outside the Qinzheng Hall, Wang Jin's pride and contempt disappeared.
When he thought about meeting the emperor later, even though he knew the trip would be safe, he couldn't help but feel scared.
But when he thought about the protection of the Cui family, the emperor would not do anything to him!
Only then did Wang Jin suppress his anxiety a little.
He saw that there was only Liu Muzhi in the hall, and no one else, especially the extremely brave Li Cunxiao was not there.
Wang Jin felt a little more at ease.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you." Wang Jin knelt down with a respectful look.
Zhao Xin stared at him coldly, a frost covering his face, and shouted sternly, "Wang Jin, you still don't know your guilt?!"
Wang Jin was stunned. She kowtowed in panic and confusion, saying, "Your Majesty... I, your servant, do not know what crime I have committed... I hope Your Majesty will explain it clearly."
Zhao Xin sneered, "You framed Kou Huairen, disregarding the law and framing a loyal and honest person. Don't you even know what crime you've committed?!"
Before Wang Jin arrived, he knew that the emperor summoned him to an audience, most likely because of Kou Huairen.
When he learned today that Kou Huairen was taken out of the imperial prison by the emperor, he was shocked and panicked.
Just as he was about to leave for Cui's house to deliver a message and ask for help, Cao Xiong came over.
Cao Xiong told him that the Prime Minister already knew that Kou Huairen had been rescued by the Emperor.
I specifically asked him to come and inform me that if the emperor summons me, I can go there directly.
The Cui family has arranged everything, so he will not be in danger on this trip.
Thinking about the Kou Huairen case, the eldest son of the Cui family was the direct beneficiary.
Now that the truth has been revealed, they will not stand by and watch him die.
Besides, they had already reached a cooperation agreement at Tianxianglou yesterday.
According to Cao Xiong, after he heard the news, he immediately went to inform the Cui family, and only after receiving instructions and arrangements from the Cui family did he come to tell him.
So Wang Jin followed Cao Xiong into the palace.
Now that he was being questioned by the emperor about this matter, he was nervous but not panicked.
He glanced at Cao Xiong obliquely.
But Cao Xiong stood respectfully aside and ignored him.
Wang Jin secretly resented this guy, wondering if he was trying to use this opportunity to provoke him and avenge his past grudges?
He took note of Cao Xiong in his heart and would definitely get back at him double the amount in the future!
Wang Jin squeezed out a few tears and kowtowed in panic to protest his innocence.
"Your Majesty, I am wronged! I know nothing about Lord Kou's affairs. I beg Your Majesty to investigate!"
Zhao Xin waved his hand and smashed the book on the imperial desk onto his head.
"Open your eyes and see for yourself!"
Wang Jin ignored the dull pain from the hit on his head and hurriedly picked up the booklet on the ground.
The above records the confession of the jailer during the interrogation in the imperial prison, as well as the evidence seized by the Western Factory that Kou Huairen was framed by Wang Jin and Cui Cen.
The Cui family has absolute power in the court. Even though Nan Cang and Kou Huairen are close friends, Cui Cen has nothing to fear.
The method they used to frame Kou Huairen was casual and crude, and the evidence could be found with just a little investigation.
Cui Cen dared to do this because he knew no one would dare to make a fuss about it.
Who would have thought that the emperor would become so powerful that he would actually intervene in this matter?
While Wang Jin was knelt down and protesting his innocence, he was thinking to himself, does the emperor really intend to confront the Cui family head-on today?
He stared at the book in his hand, rolled his eyes, and cried:
"Your Majesty... I'm truly innocent! This imperial prison is not under my jurisdiction. Lord Kou's unjust imprisonment has nothing to do with me... Your Majesty, Eunuch Cao has been close to Prime Minister Cui lately. Perhaps he knows something?"
Cao Xiong was actually standing aside watching the show. Wang Jin secretly hated him so much that his teeth were itching, but he couldn't do anything about it at the moment.
In short, they are now on the same boat, and Cao Xiong should know what is more important!
Cao Xiong bowed and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, the evidence is overwhelming, yet Governor Wang still refuses to plead guilty.
In my opinion, if he were to experience the torture that Lord Kou endured in the imperial prison, perhaps he would come to his senses."
Wang Jin widened his eyes and stared at him in shock and anger.
What's wrong with Cao Xiong?!
What is he talking about?!
Cao Xiong bowed and glanced at him with a cold and mocking look.
Wang Jin felt a chill in his heart, his heartbeat stopped, and the uneasiness suppressed in his heart instantly expanded.
Cao Xiong...
Could it be that he...
Unease turned into panic, and before the answer that was about to come out came to his mind, he heard the emperor's cold voice again.
"Wang Jin! Do you admit your guilt?"
How could Wang Jin not understand at this moment? Cao Xiong, that despicable villain, had betrayed them and turned to the emperor!
He never informed the Cui family of the news, and the Cui family had not made any arrangements in the palace. All of this was a trap designed by the emperor and Cao Xiong!
Just to lure him into a trap!
At this moment, Wang Jin knew that he might not be able to escape...
Anger arises from the heart, and evil comes from the courage.
Wang Jin decided that he had to save himself!
The only solution now is to save yourself!
In the hall, there were only Cao Xiong, Liu Muzhi, and a few guards guarding outside the hall.
There was a major purge in the palace yesterday. Although the emperor regained control of the palace, it was said that there was a fierce battle outside Yong'an Palace yesterday.
I guess the emperor doesn’t have many people he can use now.
Why doesn't he give it a try?!
A hint of cruelty flashed across Wang Jin's eyes, but he immediately concealed it. Tears streamed down his face, and he crawled to the steps in panic and fear on his knees, kowtowing and begging for mercy.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty! I know I was wrong... I was confused for a moment and was forced to help him by Prime Minister Cui!"
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