Chapter 189 Not only is he innocent, but he has also done something good

Xie Zhuoning didn't even guess, and asked directly: "Bai Yingxue took the initiative to plead guilty, right?"

Princess Yunheng widened her eyes in disbelief, "Sister Ning, you are truly amazing!"

Even though they were locked up, they could still know what was happening outside.

Xie Zhuoning raised his hand and tapped her head, "Little fool, if she doesn't take all the blame and keep the prince out of it, then she will have no chance of survival."

The magic trick pretends to be a good omen to fool the current emperor and the people of the world. Not to mention the condemnation from the civil and military officials, I am afraid that if he stands on the street, he will be drowned by the spit of the common people.

Coupled with the aggressive pressure from Prince Yong's party, Emperor Zhaowen would definitely severely punish Xiao Bicheng and Bai Yingxue to give an explanation to the people of the world.

If the prince fell, even if Bai Yingxue managed to survive, her fate would definitely be worse than death.

But if she admitted the crime on her own and saved the prince, the prince might have a chance to make a comeback in the future because of the child in her womb.

Bai Yingxue is not a fool and knows how to make the most advantageous choice.

Not to mention, even if she didn't confess herself, Xiao Bicheng would force her to confess in order to protect himself.

So in the end, it will be the same result.

Princess Yunheng suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. No wonder she took the initiative to kneel down and confess her guilt, admitting that it was all her fault and had nothing to do with the prince!"

Xie Zhuoning chuckled and asked, "What does His Majesty say?"

How this matter will turn out depends on Emperor Zhaowen’s attitude.

"My father ordered that Bai Yingxue be stripped of her title as Crown Princess on the spot. He also sent people to imprison her so that she could stay indoors and take care of her baby!"

Poor Bai Yingxue had been striving for the position of Crown Princess for so long, but she was driven off before she had even sat on the position for half a day!

If the royal family had not had so few offspring and she was pregnant with a dragon fetus, I'm afraid this time it would not be as simple as just depriving her of the title.

As for Crown Prince Xiao Bicheng, although it was proved that he had nothing to do with the matter, he was short-sighted and had a poor sense of character. He even regained the throne of Crown Prince by relying on the rumor that Bai Yingxue was the reincarnation of a real dragon. Therefore, he was severely reprimanded by Emperor Zhaowen.

But reprimanding alone was certainly not enough. The Yong prince's party refused to give in, and finally forced Emperor Zhaowen to revoke his order, allowing the Yong prince to return to the court, and even handing over some state affairs that the crown prince was in charge of to the Yong prince. Only then was the matter finally put to rest.

"Sister Ning, you didn't see it. The Crown Prince was so angry that his face was ashen, as if covered with soot!"

When Princess Yunheng glanced over secretly, she thought she had recognized the wrong person.

Xie Zhuoning also felt very sorry that he didn't get to witness the scene of Xiao Bicheng and Bai Yingxue falling from the highest point into the dust.

Unexpectedly, God was kind to her and let her see it soon—

Emperor Zhaowen sent someone to summon her to an audience!

Princess Yunheng quickly hid herself, and Xie Zhuoning followed the eunuchs to Qianqiu Palace.

In Qianqiu Palace, the Emperor and the Empress sat in the first seats, Xiao Jinxuan stood beside them, and Xiao Bicheng and Bai Yingxue stood in the center.

When seeing Xie Zhuoning coming in, Xiao Bicheng looked at her with a complicated and indescribable look, while Bai Yingxue's eyes were full of hatred, so sharp that she wanted to stab her with a knife.

"Father," Bai Yingxue spoke first before Xie Zhuoning could salute, "This was all done by Xie Zhuoning. I can swear on the child in my belly that she has absolutely nothing to do with it!"

If a mother dares to swear by her own child, then the authenticity of this matter will be much greater.

Seeing Emperor Zhaowen's suspicious eyes looking at her, Xie Zhuoning was calm and puzzled, "What did I do? Was it about the auspicious dress? Your Majesty, I have explained the matter clearly. It was the Crown Princess who put the scissors in my hand. I thought the auspicious dress was no longer needed, so I cut it up."

"What's the point of the auspicious attire? I'm talking about the auspicious sign turning into a magic trick!"

"What auspicious sign? What magic trick?" Xie Zhuoning stared with his eyes wide open, pretending to be innocent.

After all, she was ordered to be detained and knew nothing.

"You're still pretending!" Bai Yingxue was furious and wanted to rush over to grab her, "Except for you, I can't think of anyone else who would do this!"

Xie Zhuoning originally wanted to dodge to the side without leaving a trace, but he didn't expect two figures to rush towards him at the same time.

Xiao Jinxuan was the first to stand in front of her, looking at Bai Yingxue coldly, "Miss Bai, this is Qianqiu Palace, don't make noise in front of us, it's inappropriate!"

The other was Xiao Bicheng. He was half a step slower. Seeing his uncle defending Xie Zhuoning, the irritation in his heart was about to burst out like a beast.

Emperor Zhaowen looked at the drama below and frowned impatiently, "Bai, do you have any evidence?"

The Queen also said hurriedly, "Yes, if you have evidence, just show it out!"

When Bai Yingxue was taken away, she begged bitterly, saying that she knew who the real culprit was, and begged her to ask the emperor to give her another chance.

But now, as she said, Xie Zhuoning has been called over.

Bai Yingxue said confidently, "The fact that she cut up her wedding dress on her wedding day shows that she harbors hatred towards me. So she must have a motive to use the Saint's incident to frame me!"

I thought she had some evidence, but it turns out she was just guessing!

Since she relies on guessing, I have to rely on making up stories.

Xie Zhuoning immediately reported, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I do have a hidden story regarding the auspicious dress."

Emperor Zhaowen raised his eyes to look at her, "Oh? Tell me about it."

"This morning, when I was leaving the house, I met an old Taoist priest. He told me that I must find a way to stop the ceremony of offering sacrifices to the heavens, otherwise something big would happen, causing unrest in the court and the country. That's why I pretended to be crazy and foolish and ruined the auspicious clothes..."

Hearing this, the queen immediately became anxious, "Why didn't you say so earlier?"

If she had said it earlier, how could things have turned out like this?

Xie Zhuoning whispered, "This matter is too mysterious after all. Who knows whether it is true or not? If I tell it out, I am afraid I will be arrested as a demon who spreads lies to confuse the people..."

Xiao Bicheng felt mixed emotions. "So you would rather bear the blame, even if you are arrested and punished, than destroy the auspicious clothes and stop the ceremony of offering sacrifices to the heaven?"

Xie Zhuoning said nothing, but just lowered his eyes and closed his eyelids, pretending to be "I have grievances but I won't say it."

Xiao Bicheng pinched his fingers, his heart pounding and turbulent, unable to calm down.

He said that his sister Zhuoning, although she said harsh words, she still had her own way in her heart.

Otherwise, why would he risk his own life to stop the ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven?

Bai Yingxue was extremely anxious, "Your Highness, don't believe her, she's talking nonsense! She..."

“Pah—”

Xiao Bicheng raised his hand and slapped Bai Yingxue, his face turning livid. "Bai Yingxue, haven't you made enough of this? How badly do you want to harm me?"

He always thought that she and he were in love with each other and had a mutual understanding.

But because of her, he was impeached by court officials in a mountain of memorials.

Because of her, King Yong had a hold over him and forced him to retreat step by step, unable to breathe.

Because of her, he even broke off the engagement he had made since childhood and lost the support of a senior official.

But it was Xie Zhuoning, whom he had let down, who had been silently helping him behind the scenes!

"You said that Sister Zhuo Ning used the Saint's matter to frame you because she was jealous of you and resented you. Then when you became famous as a Saint, the people of the capital demanded that the Crown Princess be deposed and married to the Saint. Was that also her doing? When you were imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison, auspicious signs from heaven rescued you. Was that also her doing? You were carrying a reincarnated real dragon, forcing me to break off the engagement and change the Crown Princess. Wasn't that all her doing?"

Bai Yingxue opened her mouth but could not utter a word.

Even she herself couldn't explain it clearly. If Xie Zhuoning really did the Saint's deed, then what was her motive for doing so?

Support herself to the throne and kick her out of the position of Crown Princess?

Who would do such a stupid thing?

Xiao Bicheng bowed and said, "Father, in my opinion, there is nothing more to say about this matter. Miss Xie destroyed the wedding dress, which is not only not wrong, but also meritorious. Please reward her. As for Bai Yingxue, when she gives birth to the emperor's grandson, I will send her to become a nun immediately."

Considering their friendship over the years, he would spare her life after she gave birth to the child.

When Bai Yingxue heard this, she completely collapsed, "No!!!"