Chapter 710 is over (Update 1)
"What crime have you committed?" Emperor Mu Wu asked back.
Fan Chengzhuo took a deep breath, "As an elder, I failed to teach my nephew more, which is a failure of duty! He made a mistake, and I am also at fault, so I should bear the responsibility together! But... I hope Your Majesty will look at my loyalty over the years and see through everything!"
Every word he spoke was sincere.
"Although this humble nephew has no talent, he would never dare to commit such a treasonous act! There must be some misunderstanding here. Your Majesty is wise—"
"So, you are absolutely sure that the four major charges against him by Miao Sheng are all lies?" Emperor Mu Wu leaned back in his chair and interrupted him calmly.
Fan Chengzhuo choked.
He had dealt with Miao Sheng several times before. He was a stubborn person with an iron fist. If there was no evidence, he would never do such a thing in a court meeting.
He also couldn't figure out how much Miao Sheng knew.
But he didn't have much time now. If he was a step late, he might...
Fan Chengzhuo gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, since Lord Miao submitted a memorial, he must have heard some rumors. But those so-called evidences may not be true. The Northern Frontier is thousands of miles away, and Lord Miao has been in the capital for a long time. It is still unknown whether someone deliberately interfered..."
As he spoke, his tone was already filled with indignation and regret.
"Zheng Baosu led the soldiers to guard the border for many years. Even if he had no merit, he had worked hard. He fought countless times and put his life and death aside. How can all his previous achievements be overturned because of a few rumors? Who can tolerate such a stigma? I beg Your Majesty to send someone to investigate thoroughly--"
As he was speaking, Fan Chengzhuo noticed that Emperor Mu Wu's expression suddenly became very subtle. His gaze fell on Zheng Baosu who was standing beside him. His emotion could not be seen, but for some reason, he suddenly laughed briefly and lightly.
The laughter was particularly prominent and harsh in the quiet hall.
Fan Chengzhuo's heart was beating rapidly, and for some reason, he felt a strong sense of uneasiness.
A rare look of helplessness appeared on his face.
"……His Majesty?"
Almost instinctively, he quickly glanced around and saw that Xie Anjun's face was ashen and Zheng Baosu's face was completely drained of blood, leaving only a dismal paleness.
This is...what happened?
Fan Chengzhuo didn't understand what was going on, but after all, he was a veteran in the officialdom with many years of experience, so how could he not notice that something was wrong?
The next moment, Emperor Mu Wu’s words nailed him to the spot.
"Lord Fan is very caring towards his nephews and nieces, but your cousin doesn't seem to be that close to you."
Emperor Mu Wu's tone was calm, but it carried an invisible sense of oppression.
He raised his hand and nodded gently.
"Did you know that before you came, Zheng Baosu had just admitted that he was the one who colluded with the foreign enemy and secretly sold the baggage and weapons to Master Wa in order to make a huge profit?"
a bolt from the blue!
Fan Chengzhuo stood there in a daze, his mind buzzing and going blank!
Admitted it... Zheng Baosu actually admitted it on his own initiative! ?
He slowly turned his stiff neck in disbelief and met Zheng Baosu's gaze as he turned back.
The moment they looked at each other, Zheng Baosu was the first to look away guiltily.
How could he have thought that Fan Chengzhuo would come! ?
After all the torture along the way, his spirit had collapsed long ago, and there was no need for any means to be used. As soon as Emperor Mu Wu asked, he told everything!
If only, if only he could delay it a little longer...
But now - it's too late to regret!
Fan Chengzhuo felt as if he had fallen into an icy cave.
At this point, what else doesn't he understand?
No matter how hard you try, it's still too late!
The rest of the words got stuck in my throat and I couldn't utter a single word.
Xie Anjun found this scene extremely ridiculous.
——This idiot!
I thought he had some tricks up his sleeve, but in the end, he didn't even know what was going on and just went straight into the palace!
Fortunately, Fan Chengzhuo just now looked heartbroken and righteous, but he didn't know that his good nephew had already blocked his retreat!
Now it’s good!
In front of His Majesty, everyone made their own excuses. Even a fool would know what the consequences would be!
Xie Anjun secretly resents himself.
Previously, he just thought that Fan Chengzhuo was a little impulsive when he encountered Zheng Baosu, but he didn't expect that he could do such a stupid thing!
This is a total no-brainer!
Fortunately, he had worked hard to climb to the position of Minister of Justice, how come he has become so stupid now!
If I had known this, I should have sent someone to wait at Fan’s house the day before and keep a close eye on him!
Xie Anjun lowered his eyes, his mind racing.
Fan Chengzhuo's behavior may not be all bad for him.
Originally, he thought Fan Chengzhuo was coming to confess his guilt, which almost frightened him to death. However, now that he was sure that Fan Chengzhuo came here just to save his cousin, it was much easier to deal with...
Xie Anjun thought for a long time and finally said, "Your Majesty, I see that Lord Fan looks very bad and his mind is not very clear. How about asking him to go back first and wait until he recovers a little?"
Emperor Mu Wu thought about it, but he didn't say yes or no. He just said calmly, "Lord Fan doesn't look very well. He seems to be seriously ill. Why didn't you ask a doctor to take a look at him for so long?"
Xie Anjun immediately said, "In reply to your Majesty, I have advised Lord Fan to take care of his health before, but Lord Fan's illness came too suddenly. Before he had time to see the imperial physician, he has become like this..."
Emperor Mu Wu's eyes were cold, "I didn't ask you."
Xie Anjun was shocked!
His face turned pale and blue, and he bowed his head to admit his mistake, "I spoke too much!"
Emperor Mu Wu glanced at him without any emotion. "From what you just said, it seems that you two have a close relationship?"
Xie Anjun's alarm bells are ringing!
He hurriedly explained, "Your Majesty, please understand! Lord Fan and I have only discussed articles a few times before, and we do not have any other personal relationship! I dare not deceive Your Majesty, this-"
Because he was nervous, he stuttered a little.
Emperor Mu Wu didn't say anything, and it was unclear whether he believed it or not.
Xie Anjun regretted it so much that he wanted to bite off his tongue - why bother talking at this time!
Anyone who heard this would probably start to suspect that he had some connection with Fan Chengzhuo!
Fan Chengzhuo's arrival made the already chaotic scene even worse and also made Xie Anjun lose his composure.
At this time, Fan Chengzhuo finally came to his senses.
He secretly regretted in his heart that he shouldn't have been so impulsive and just barged in!
At worst, find out the situation here first, then -
Unfortunately, it's too late to say anything now.
He looked at Zheng Baosu again, his heart filled with despair.
Countless images flashed through his mind, his ears buzzed, and finally only one sentence remained.
It's over.
Finally, Fan Chengzhuo's chest shook and he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood!
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