Chapter 432: Punishing Duke Zhou
Except for the Crown Prince, the eyes of several princes involuntarily fell on Xue Wanning.
Xue Zhiqing didn't care about others, but when she saw the look in King Xiang's eyes, the light in her eyes dimmed slightly, but when she turned to Duke Xu, she regained some of her spirit.
The system was silent at this time. Su Qianqian almost understood everything she wanted to know. She turned around and saw Duke Xuan's gaze looking at her.
[There are many turtles in shallow water, and there are big brothers everywhere. Whoever holds a piece of broken iron dares to poke my ribs. But if you are blind, don't blame me for playing around. My life is worthless and can't be taken away by a mad dog! 】
Su Qianqian was arguing with Duke Xuan in her heart. Perhaps Duke Xuan was already suspecting that she and Qin Hanzhang were not really poisoned.
The corners of Qin Hanzhang's eyes twitched slightly. He raised his hand to rub the scar at the corner of his eye, and tried hard to suppress the smile that he couldn't help.
The prince was already smiling, picking up the teacup to cover it up. The corners of King Jing's lips twitched, and he looked at Qin Hanzhang with some sympathy: How could a woman like this endure...
Madam Qin and Mrs. Du were both worried about Jian Qingluan's matter, but after hearing Su Qianqian's true words, they were all smiling.
"Your Majesty, I have another favor to ask. Please grant my permission." Qin Hanzhang stood up and walked to the center of the hall to salute the emperor.
"My dear minister, why should you be so polite? Just say it clearly." Emperor Gan De answered readily. He showed his deep love for Marquis Wuning in front of the envoy from Daliang, but his eyes were not enthusiastic. If Qin Hanzhang made any excessive requests, he would withdraw all the courtesies.
"Your Majesty, I heard that the Dali Temple has found out that Duke Zhou Ji Zhongliu, out of jealousy for my father, secretly sent an order nine years ago, causing my father to lead his troops into Mount Xumi, where they were ambushed by Daliang and their entire army was annihilated. I request that Duke Zhou be punished for falsely sending an order, and that his entire family be exiled to comfort my father's spirit in heaven!"
Qin Hanzhang spoke word by word and then knelt down in the hall to beg.
The hall suddenly fell silent. Emperor Gan De narrowed his eyes slightly but did not say a word.
Minister Yin and Lord Zhuang stared at Qin Hanzhang in surprise, then looked at each other. Lord Yin stood up and walked to the hall:
"Your Majesty, there are still many doubts in the case of Duke Zhou, and we cannot hastily convict him. Please allow me some time to investigate and then punish him."
"Your Majesty, I second the motion. The case of Duke Zhou is of great importance. Although I am not the presiding judge, I have heard the case and know the details. There are many details that need to be scrutinized, so no verdict can be made yet." Lord Zhuang also stood up and said.
Lu Jun narrowed his eyes slightly.
If he opposed what Qin Hanzhang said at this time, it would mean supporting Zhuang Shizhao and Yin Heng, and Duke Zhou's case would not be convicted quickly. However, his original intention was to put Duke Zhou to death, and simply exiling the entire family was too easy for them.
"Your Majesty, I think there is nothing wrong with Marquis Wuning's request. There is solid evidence that Ji Zhongliu colluded with Jian Hong. The rest of the details are trivial matters. Please grant your approval, Your Majesty." Lu Jun weighed the pros and cons and finally stood up to support Qin Hanzhang.
"The late Marquis Wuning made outstanding contributions and sacrificed his life for the country. Although Marquis Wuning's request is beyond the law, it is reasonable. I approve it." Emperor Gande finally spoke and decided the fate of Duke Zhou's family.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Qin Hanzhang bowed to thank the emperor.
Lord Zhuang and Lord Yin were both annoyed and confused. They didn't understand why Qin Hanzhang was so reckless, and asked the emperor to punish him without waiting for the truth to be found out.
After the banquet, the envoys from Daliang were personally sent back to the Honglu Temple by the Director of the Honglu Temple. Jian Qingluan had already gone back because of his injury. The moment Prince Ping walked out of the hall, he looked back at Su Qianqian.
On the way back home, Su Qianqian and Qin Hanzhang were in the same car, and Su Qianqian was still digesting the gossip she had eaten.
[Jian Qingluan’s life story is only known to Jian Hong. But if she is really the lost young lady, there is a blood feud between her adoptive father and the Qin family. How can this relationship be resolved...]
What Su Qianqian was thinking was naturally what the Qin family would think. Madam Qin and Mrs. Du were in another carriage at this time, also talking about this matter.
"If it really is that child...ignorance is not a crime. Not to mention that she never participated in that battle, even if she did, it's not her fault!
It was us who failed to protect her and left her stranded outside. She is lucky to be alive. How can we blame her? ”
Madam Qin said so.
"What my mother said is exactly what my wife thinks, but it's hard to confirm this. Jian Hong raised her as his own daughter. Even if he kidnapped her, he would not admit it. We don't have any evidence. How can we recognize her based on her appearance?"
Mrs. Du frowned and shook her head, feeling very worried.
"Don't be anxious. Qianqian is quick-witted. Hanzhang and Hanjue are also good at planning. They will always come up with a solution." Madam Qin comforted Mrs. Du.
In the evening, except for a few young girls, everyone in the three rooms sat in Madam Qin's room to discuss matters.
Madam Qin said that she had seen the Daliang wedding envoy today, who looked very similar to Qin Hanzhang and was about the same age as the lost eldest daughter. She asked everyone if they could think of any way to determine the background of this girl.
Madam Qin's words made those who did not attend the banquet stare with their eyes wide open. The second and third madams really wanted to get the status of an imperial decree for the first time, and the status that allowed them to attend palace banquets. They clearly didn't get to enjoy such a share!
Qin Yuzhuo couldn't wait: "Mother, I will go to the Honglu Temple tomorrow to meet the wedding envoy. My eyes are very sharp and I can see at a glance..."
"Can you tell if she is your sister?" Mrs. Du asked with a raised eyebrow, looking disdainful.
"I didn't say I could tell if she was my sister. I just could tell if she was a woman dressed as a man..." Qin Yuzhuo glanced secretly at Su Qianqian.
Mrs. Du glared at Qin Yuzhuo and ignored her.
"If you ask me, we should just kidnap this wedding envoy. She looks like our girl, so she must be from our Qin family, no matter what her background is!" said the third old lady, slamming the table.
Madam Qin rubbed her brows tiredly...
"This wedding envoy's skills are comparable to Han Zhang's, but he can't be abducted just like that... And he's the wedding envoy, not the bridesmaid, so he can't be abducted just like that."
Mrs. Du had no choice but to explain patiently.
"Her skills are comparable to Han Zhang's, and she's a girl?" The second master's eyes lit up: "Do I need to recognize her? She must be our Qin family's girl!"
"Second brother is right. How can other families have such a girl? Just do as Madam said and kidnap her. If one person is not enough, we can send more people and bring her back to explain everything!"
The third master also quickly agreed with the second master and his wife.
This time, Madam Qin glared at her son fiercely, and the Third Master immediately shrank his neck and dared not utter another word.
"Qianqian, do you have any ideas?" Madam Qin turned and asked Su Qianqian.
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