How could she just stand by and watch him be imprisoned, forever separated from him!
Besides, she's pregnant now, how can she let her child be born without ever seeing its father?
Qin Kou'er was incredibly conflicted. Even though she had made countless preparations before coming, she still couldn't bring herself to say the truth.
Qin Kou'er was truly conflicted inside, but her face remained calm and composed.
Seeing that Qin Kou'er seemed hesitant, Hu Tianyong stepped forward and smiled at her with his face, which had deceived the whole world with its perfect kindness and sincerity, saying, "Miss Qin, don't be afraid. Just tell the truth before the Emperor, and justice will prevail!"
Qin Kou'er turned to look at Hu Tianyong. Her initial hesitation suddenly hardened and hardened. Lan Linxue was right. If a fraudster like Hu Tianyong could still be running around in this dignified hall, there would be no way for them to voice their grievances. If he didn't die, sooner or later it would be her and Lan Linxue who would die, along with their child.
Thinking of her child, Qin Kou'er suddenly smiled gently, "The Prime Minister is right! Kou'er is just a little nervous because she has never experienced such a scene before!"
As she spoke, Qin Kou'er straightened her back again and bowed slightly to Lan Shanyang, saying, "Your Majesty! I have sent people to investigate the embankment on the Qinhuai River, and it was indeed caused by human intervention!"
One sentence, like a bomb, shattered the silence that had just settled in the court.
Chen Kuangzheng closed his eyes in despair. "Alas, how could this Crown Prince do such a foolish thing?"
Hu Tianyong and Lan Xiuyuan both showed a relieved expression, and then they winked at the people below, who immediately prepared to slap Lan Linxue to death on the spot.
Lan Jiayuan revealed a cruel smile. It seemed that he wouldn't need to take revenge himself; Lan Linxue was doomed this time.
Lan Qingtian glared at Qin Kou'er hatefully. This brat just wants no one to take care of him in his old age and see him off when he dies!
In short, there were all sorts of comments and expressions below, it was a complete mess, like a pot of porridge.
Only Lan Linxue remained calm and indifferent, as if it were none of her business.
This is exactly the effect he wanted, so what's there to be nervous about?
Then there's Lan Shanyang, who has a calm demeanor that remains unfazed even if Mount Tai collapses before him, though his expression is somewhat unpleasant!
Finally, Quan Jing solemnly uttered, "Solemn!"
The sounds below immediately stopped.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Lan Xiuyuan quickly said, "Father! The facts are undeniable, and the witnesses are all there. The Crown Prince has committed an unforgivable crime against the law and the principles of justice! Your son begs Father to punish him severely!"
Immediately, a group of rats below joined in shouting for severe punishment.
Lan Shanyang's face turned cold as he looked at Hu Tianyong and asked in a cold voice, "Does the Prime Minister also think that he should be severely punished?"
Hu Tianyong thought for a moment, then said with a very sorrowful expression, "Your Majesty, since the founding of our dynasty, we have never heard of such a horrifying and inhuman act. Not to mention the Crown Prince, even the poorest people should never do such a heinous thing! Today, the Crown Prince has committed such a heinous act. If he is not severely punished, how can we face the public opinion of the people?"
As he spoke, Hu Tianyong wore a pained expression, as if he deeply regretted that the Crown Prince had done such a thing.
Lan Shanyang remained expressionless, staring coldly at Hu Tianyong. "Then, according to the Prime Minister, what punishment should the Crown Prince receive?"
Immediately, everyone below fell silent.
This is a very sensitive issue. They haven't forgotten that their own precious children are still being held hostage by the Emperor.
Hu Tianyong thought for a moment, and was about to speak when Lan Xiuyuan, standing beside him, clasped his hands and bowed his head, saying, "Your Majesty, although my brother's actions have caused us brothers great distress, the laws of the state and the ancestral rules are paramount. Even though we are extremely unwilling, I still implore Your Majesty to make a firm decision and, for the sake of the people and the nation, execute the Crown Prince on the spot! This will restore order to the nation and appease the public!"
As soon as Lan Xiuyuan spoke, Hu Tianyong frowned, sensing something was wrong.
Lan Shanyang couldn't help but laugh when he heard that Lan Xiuyuan was so eager to kill Lan Linxue. He leaned forward slowly and said softly, "You mean you want me to push the Crown Prince out and kill him right now?"
Lan Xiuyuan didn't dare to look up at Lan Shanyang, afraid that if he did, he wouldn't be able to continue speaking.
Kneeling on one knee, Lan Xiuyuan said firmly, "To save the nation, Father Emperor had no choice but to cut off his own arm and rip out his heart. If I were in the same situation as the Crown Prince today, I would never beg for mercy, nor would I complain!"
Upon hearing this, Lan Shanyang smiled even more warmly, pointed at Lan Xiuyuan, and said to Lan Linxue, "Good! What a fine act of cutting off one's wrist and digging out one's heart! Lan Linxue, did you hear that? Your brother wants me to uphold justice and kill my own brother!"
Lan Linxue gave a cold laugh: "Father, are you surprised? I'm not surprised at all! The royal family has always been cold-hearted. This isn't the first time something like this has happened, nor will it be the last! Father, you'd better take it easy!"
Lan Shanyang stared at Lan Linxue, slowly stood up, and smiled even more captivatingly, "You still think it's normal? You, you, are you still my sons and subjects?"
As she spoke, Lan Shanyang grabbed the teacup in front of her and smashed it down hard.
Snap—
A crisp sound rang out, and fragments scattered all over the ground.
Immediately, everyone knelt down.
Lan Shanyang's anger finally broke through the wall of reason and burned fiercely.
"Lan Linxue! You, as the Crown Prince, have committed heinous acts that defy heaven and destroy the world. What face do you have to kneel before me?"
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