The crown prince knelt down and glanced at Grand Tutor Cheng, who had his eyes closed and was silently waiting to die.
I'm both angry and powerless!
But we can't just ignore the Cheng family!
With the Cheng family gone, his beloved Cheng Xianyi will truly be...
The Crown Prince interrupted Emperor Yan again, fearing that the Emperor might reveal some terrifying outcome: "Since Grand Tutor Cheng trusts the Zhou family so much, I think it would be appropriate to temporarily invite the Grand Tutor to the Dali Temple to assist in this case."
"Since the Grand Tutor is so eager to clear General Zhou's name, he will surely cooperate fully to find evidence."
Is this a form of disguised imprisonment?
Once you've been to a place like the Dali Temple, it's not so easy to get out again.
Either we find out that General Zhou is truly innocent!
Alternatively, it depends on Emperor Yan's mood and plans; whether he's willing to soften his heart and spare the Cheng family's life. But either way, it's better than the current outcome.
Emperor Yan narrowed his unfathomable black eyes, glanced at the Crown Prince, and remained silent.
Obviously,
He did not want to let the matter pass easily, nor did he want to let Grand Tutor Cheng off so easily. The consequences he was about to say were far more serious than this proposal!
"Father."
"In the end, although the Cheng family is related to the Zhou family through marriage, they do not really understand General Zhou or the Zhou family."
"Everyone in the capital knows that Zhou Cheng's engagement to the Cheng family happened within the last month. Over the years, the Zhou family has repeatedly distanced itself from the Cheng family. I believe that Grand Tutor Cheng still knows very little about the Zhou family."
“He has no idea about the current situation of the Zhou family, nor does he know Zhou Zhenguang’s character. What he says is not convincing at all and cannot be taken seriously.”
The matter has already been discussed.
Emperor Yan's expression began to soften, clearly indicating that he felt the Crown Prince's words had hit the nail on the head, each word effectively refuting Grand Tutor Cheng's certainty.
Emperor Yan smiled but his eyes did not reach his eyes as he said, "That makes some sense. After all, Grand Tutor Cheng has only a shallow relationship with the Zhou family, so what he says is not convincing. I don't know what kind of person Zhou Zhenguang is."
"Then tell me, within the capital, whose words carry weight?"
Of course, whoever is closest to Zhou Cheng is the most convincing.
After all, even the closest people have accused the Zhou family of treason; how could it be false?
Even if the common people don't believe it, they dare not say anything without evidence.
The Crown Prince breathed a sigh of relief and said in a firm voice, "Your Majesty, Lin Jiaoyun, the daughter of the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies, has a close relationship with Zhou Cheng. She has visited the Zhou residence many times and knows the Zhou family very well."
"If she says that General Zhou had no intention of rebelling, that would be the most convincing statement."
Emperor Yan narrowed his eyes and smiled: "Granted."
"Issue that Lin Jiaoyun, daughter of the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies, shall enter the palace immediately!"
"His Majesty has decreed that Lin Jiaoyun of the Lin family be summoned to the palace immediately for questioning!"
........
When this imperial edict fell into Lin Jiaoyun's hands.
Zhou Cheng, on the other hand, also learned of the two urgent secret letters that had arrived in his hands.
One of them was sent by General Zhou.
Fan Wei, a close confidant of his father, and some generals outwardly followed him, but in reality, they had long since submitted to Emperor Yan and, in collusion with him, burned all the winter provisions.
The entire military camp now has enough food to sustain the army for only seven days.
Seven days later, the food supply will be completely cut off.
"Seven days... Even with carrier pigeons, relaying the message layer by layer at the fastest speed to the capital, it would take about five days." Zhou Cheng pursed his lips, his eyes grave.
"In other words, this letter was sent out five days ago."
"Now, we only have two days' worth of rations left."
And another letter.
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