I originally thought that there would be opposition from court officials when the charges against the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion were pronounced, but unexpectedly, no one defended the Xiao family.
Emperor Wu of Liang glanced at his ministers with satisfaction.
If the king wants his subjects to die, the subjects have to die. The court officials should be aware of this.
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Yu Huaqian had a dark face and rushed into the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion with a team of guards.
Originally, Dong Wenfeng should have been the one to confiscate the property according to the imperial order, but Dong Wenfeng was sent out to look for the throne, so the task fell on him.
When he came, Emperor Wu of Liang specifically instructed him privately to search carefully to see if the stolen goods were in the Xiao family.
The guards surrounded the main hall of the Xiao family.
When Mrs. Xiao heard the noise, she walked out with her four daughters-in-law and two granddaughters, leaning on her crutches.
"The Xiao family accepts the order!"
Yu Huaqian glanced at Old Madam Xiao and shouted in a shrill voice.
Fortunately, the Xiao family’s imperial edict was written yesterday, otherwise it would have to be delivered orally today.
Others don’t know that the imperial seal is gone, but he knows it.
That morning, all Emperor Wu of Liang received were oral instructions, which made him very angry.
This is because Emperor Wu of Liang was young and in good health, so he could withstand it.
If the late emperor had encountered this situation, he might have died of anger.
What a sin!
Old Madam Xiao gritted her teeth and knelt down unwillingly.
Seeing this, the three sisters-in-law pulled their two children and knelt down as well.
No matter how much they hated the emperor in their hearts, they had to kneel at this moment.
Lin Yiran curled her lips and knelt down quickly.
Just think of it as visiting the dog emperor’s grave in advance.
Yu Huaqian glanced at everyone. He was not surprised at all that Xiao Yunzhan didn't show up. He was so seriously injured that it was a blessing that he could still breathe. How could he have the strength to come out and receive the order?
He cleared his throat and unfolded the imperial edict.
"The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, proclaims: Duke Xiao Yunzhan, while stationed in the northwest, has been found to have abused his power, colluded with his deputy general Zhao Hu, and conspired to commit treason. He should be executed.
I remember that his father and brother have made great military achievements for the country, and I cannot bear to see the Xiao family being cut off, so I will grant them a special pardon and not execute them.
Although the death penalty can be avoided, the punishment for living cannot be escaped. Xiao Yunzhan and his family will be exiled to Ningguta, all property of the Xiao family will be confiscated, and all slaves will be sold..."
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