Zhu Heng felt that he was finished as his body fell into the abyss. The ministers who looked at him had no puzzlement in their eyes, only gloating. After all, they were all involved in the game and knew everything.

Half a year ago, when the border war ended, Zhu Heng had met Xia Xiao. At that time, the latter was still on the road, and could only use his vitality to a small extent. He was very cautious in everything he did, and he didn't dare to act recklessly even around the Pope. But now he was full of confidence, and I don't know if it was because of the previous words of the emperor, or he had enough trump cards. Either way, it was enough for him to speak freely.

"Your Majesty, the matter on my mind is the Xia Mansion case two years ago, which involved hundreds of lives."

With fire flashing in his eyes, Xia Xiao wished he could cut Zhu Heng into pieces, but taking his life was too easy and was not enough to vent his hatred.

"I guess everyone has forgotten it, so should I tell you about it?"

Xia Xiao looked at the emperor, who, as usual, began to speak.

"Four years ago, a strange phenomenon occurred in the heaven and earth. Lightning struck a fool in the Xia Mansion, making him clear-minded and able to speak. Because the prophecy of the one who came from afar was fulfilled, Lord Zhu Hengzhu ignored the fool's own situation and reported it to the Grand Elder of the National Elders' Institute, saying that he could provide resources to let him practice and change the current situation of Great Xia being defeated by the Gou Longbang family. The Grand Elder agreed, and thus cultivated the fool for two years, but nothing came of it."

"At this time, Lord Zhu spread rumors in the city, claiming that this idiot was spreading rumors and misleading people, and that he was not a person who came from afar. However, everyone forgot that this idiot had never admitted this identity. He didn't even have a chance to breathe, and he couldn't complete the plans he made every day. The result was iron chains and steel whips, and his skin was torn and his flesh was exposed."

"After the rumor, they paraded the children through the streets and demanded that the Xia family, where the idiot lived, be driven away. Lord Zhu took the initiative to report that the Xia family had deceived the emperor, which was a serious crime, and that they should be beheaded on the city wall to show the emperor's majesty. There were many treacherous people in the court, and many of them agreed."

Xia Xiao said, scanning the crowd. Most people lowered their heads, and only a few stood up straight. They had helped the Xia family and suffered for two years, but today they could finally hold their heads high.

Su Zhongmou snorted secretly when he saw that those villains were unable to get away with it.

"But there were also many people who saw through the truth. Even if that idiot couldn't practice, the whole family wouldn't be executed. After arguing with reason, hundreds of slaves and servants in the Xia Mansion died under the swords of the Zhu family army. After that, Lord Zhu was supported by the Great Elder and promoted from a fourth-rank Zhongwu General to a third-rank Yunhui General. Am I right?"

Everyone looked at Zhu Heng again, who grunted and said:

"Of course it's wrong!"

"What's wrong?"

Zhu Heng was uneasy. Looking at Si Bu Wen standing beside him, he was still indifferent. He could only save himself. Even if Xia Xiao was right, he would turn it upside down. At least... he couldn't let him slaughter him!

Zhu Heng, who had fought back, walked to Xia Xiao, bowed to His Majesty, and said:

"Words are not enough, why should His Majesty and the others believe you?"

"Which thing is unfounded?"

Xia Xiao had already guessed that Zhu Heng would have this kind of reaction. This cunning man was not like ordinary generals who were tongue-tied. He was eloquent, but he was not dumb!

"You said I spread rumors? What rumors did I spread? There were tens of thousands of people parading in the streets. Just like you said before, I was only a fourth-rank loyal general at the time. How could I have such a strong appeal in this imperial capital?"

"Then let me ask you, why did you tell the Great Elder that I came from afar as soon as the vision appeared? Don't you know that I was retarded as a child and couldn't speak clearly? And after the people were paraded through the streets, you were the first to report to the emperor. Isn't this a coincidence?"

"Of course it's a coincidence! As a minister of the imperial capital, I should have a patriotic heart. People who practice martial arts are good at keeping an eye on all directions and listening to all directions. Shouldn't I report it if I have noticed something? Do you want His Majesty to be ridiculed? Make the imperial capital restless?"

Zhu Heng also came prepared, and at this moment he was filled with righteous indignation, as if his Zhu family had been wronged. He stared at Xia Xiao, wishing that the latter would go all out and punch him a few times, so that today's matter would come to an end. But Xia Xiao was much calmer, and at this moment he was even more calm, and his words were orderly.

"What a coincidence, it throws everything off."

"I was promoted to General Yunhui because of my outstanding military achievements. My Zhu family has been fighting for three generations for so many years. Do you doubt the judgment of the emperor?"

When Si Yi heard this, he looked at Xia Xiao with his eyes narrowed. How should you explain?

"Then let's not talk about the emperor."

"Why leave it aside?"

This time it was Zhu Heng who asked the question. He turned from defense to offense and said angrily:

"It was you who couldn't practice in the first place!"

"Then why am I standing here?"

Xia Xiao responded angrily, which made Zhu Heng feel a little scared, and his voice became weaker and softer.

"How should I know?"

"The reason is very simple. As the Grand Elder of the National Elders' Council, he did not jump to conclusions just because he discovered the truth in my body!"

Si Bu Wen pretended to be calm and indifferent, stroking his gray beard, and said:

"Why, you want to involve me in this?"

"I'll settle with you later."

When this was said, everyone was shocked. Even though many officials knew that Zhu Heng and Si Buwen had a relationship, they would not be so arrogant. But Si Yi liked it. He wanted to be merciless, the more ruthless the better.

"After leaving the imperial capital, we arrived at Longgang. Half a year later, I became a disciple of Lord Huang and was finally able to practice. When you learned the news, you bribed Yang Songran, the former lord of Longgang City, to prevent more dreams, and took advantage of my father and elder brother to assassinate them three times when they participated in the border war."

"What proof do you have..."

"The first time, your Zhu family didn't send anyone, and Yang Songran sent dozens of people, all of whom died!"

Xia Xiao was shocked and the sound was loud.

"The second time, your Zhu family Zhu Zai died in Longgang. The third time, your Zhu family Zhu Da failed to succeed."

Zhu Heng's face turned pale, but he still refused to admit it.

"Where's the evidence?"

"Of course I have evidence, but don't worry, I haven't finished yet. After the border war, I went to the Snow Dragon Crossing in Heitai City to seek the Ice-Renewing Grass. Because I had Shu Shuang's crystal tablet of the Zou Shou Church, I had no obstacles along the way. But the Nanshang garrison in Heitai City accepted your bribe and prepared to assassinate us!"

"How outrageous!"

Zhu Heng roared and Si Yi slammed the table.

"Shut up!"

Zhu Heng gritted his teeth, knelt down, and bowed his head and said:

"Your Majesty, please calm down."

"Xia Xiao, keep talking!"

With a grin, Xia Xiao took out a few pieces of letter paper from his arms.

"It's normal for Lord Zhu to be so radical. After all, this is a crime of treason. But after the death of the Nanshang garrison in Heitai City, I found the letter Lord Zhu sent."

Zhu Heng's body trembled and his face suddenly turned cold. Xia Xiao actually had that thing?

No! Impossible, General Wang Ji of Heitai City must have burned it. After all, if the king of the Southern Shang Empire knew about it, he would punish him. He couldn't fall for Xia Xiao's trick!

When Zhu Heng was thinking this, the letter paper had already been placed in front of the emperor by Eunuch Mu's hands.

After taking a quick glance and raising his finger, Eunuch Mu immediately went to identify the handwriting.

"This letter was either written by Lord Zhu or Zhu Da. If you ask why, it is because Lord Zhu dared not disclose the treason and would not ask someone else to write it for him. The fewer people who know about this kind of collusion with Nan Shang, the better. Otherwise, if it is leaked, the whole clan will be implicated!"

Xia Xiao said the last four words very seriously, and then looked at Zhu Heng. The latter raised his head and looked at him with resentment. If Xia Xiao was Zhu Heng, he would have lost the face to argue now, but he was shameless, otherwise he would not have done so many things!

"Before I identify the handwriting, there is one more thing. When I was preparing for the local competition in Rongcheng, Lord Zhu went to great lengths to threaten the mayors of Rongcheng and Linxi City, trying to assassinate me during a competition. I have witnesses to this incident."

Xia Xiao no longer had any of the grievance he had before. He looked at Lin Tian who had advanced to the final round and said:

"Tell me about it!"

Lin Tian walked to Xia Xiao's side and bowed respectfully to the emperor.

It was not easy to get to this point, and it was even more tense to stand here. But Xia Xiao said the word "threat", obviously not wanting to involve himself and his father. Lin Tian, ​​who had already been shocked by Xia Xiao, would not make any mistakes at this time.

"Your Majesty, I am the son of Rongcheng Lord Lin Jing - Lin Tian!"

This name is familiar to all the officials, because the great general of the dynasty is also called Lin Tian! At this time, he sat on the side of the emperor and saw this young Lin Tian.

"Go ahead."

"Zhu Da of the Zhu family did threaten my father in the name of Lord Zhu Heng. At that time, tens of thousands of people could testify to Zhu Da's death. Your Majesty can send someone to investigate!"

When Si Yi nodded, he waved his hand, and Lin Tian, ​​whose heart was beating very fast, retreated.

"Your Majesty, my Xia family has always been loyal to the dynasty. During the border war, my father and brother only stayed at home for two days before being summoned to the battlefield again. But when my father and brother were fighting bloody battles to defend their country, Lord Zhu sent people to kill them to silence them. What was his intention? What was his intention to collude with the enemy? Please be discerning and clear the Xia family's name and wash away this injustice!"

The ministers were silent. It was obvious that Zhu Heng was the one who was causing trouble. Not to mention the hundreds of lives lost by the Xia family, even if Zhu Heng targeted Xia Xiao, he would die a thousand times. Xia Xiao's identity had been said a thousand times before. It was not simple, and Zhu Heng should not have offended him!

If this matter is investigated further, it will involve the National Elders' House. Therefore, Si Yi was not anxious. He just looked at Zhu Heng and asked:

"What else do you have to say?"

At this point, with all the evidence and witnesses present, Zhu Heng would have a hard time proving the crime even if he had hundreds of witnesses, but he did not want to implicate his entire clan.

Zhu Heng raised his head and looked at Si Bu Wen, whispering:

"Great Elder, save me."