Chapter 375 Someone Beats the Drum Again
From the very beginning, Liao sent things to Empress Sun with the intention of taking her life.
The poison of Hongyan Jin is very special and cannot be diagnosed by ordinary doctors.
The only thing she didn't expect was that the prince would ask Ma Xingyi to treat Queen Sun.
Ma Xingyi was a doctor in Shu. He was familiar with Hong Yanjin, which exposed her flaw.
Liao's words were full of malice, and Prince Rui became even more angry.
"Shut up! You can insult me, but you can't insult the Empress's wife!"
Empress Sun is the most sacred existence in Prince Rui's heart, and no one can humiliate her in the slightest.
Liao felt more and more sad. The old woman was indeed the untouchable white moonlight in the prince's heart. Any word she said would be an offense.
But fortunately, she was about to die.
Even if he is full of affection, what's the use?
For the rest of his life, she will be the one who stays with the prince.
"I was the one who poisoned you. Your Majesty, are you going to expose me? Do you dare?"
Liao raised her chin slightly and looked at him with a hint of provocation in her eyes.
This attitude angered Prince Rui. He grabbed the other person's neck. Liao's face immediately turned red and her breathing became a little difficult.
"Bitch, do you think I can't do anything to you? Even if I can't expose you, I still have plenty of ways to make you live a life worse than death!"
"Haha, then Your Highness, please proceed. However, Your Highness needs to think carefully about how to explain this to my father and brother!"
Prince Rui's fiefdom was in Shu, and Liao's family was the most prestigious clan in Shu. With support from others, Liao had nothing to fear.
If Prince Rui really did something to her, the Liao family would not sit idly by.
Unless, he strangled her to death right now.
If he really dared to do it, Liao would not let him go even if he became a ghost.
Prince Rui's face twisted, and after a while, he finally let go.
"This king will not kill you."
Liao was able to breathe smoothly, but couldn't help coughing repeatedly.
"However, from now on, I will take Pei'er and Zhen'er to another place for education. Don't even think about seeing them again!"
Liao's eyes widened when she heard this, and for the first time, panic appeared in her eyes.
"Your Majesty, you can't do this!"
Her two children are her lifeblood.
"If they continue to be raised by you, I'm afraid they will become as vicious as you. I cannot let them be destroyed in your hands."
Prince Rui said no more and left with a flick of his sleeves.
Liao went crazy and chased forward, shouting angrily.
"It's fine that you don't take me, your legal wife, seriously because of that woman, but now you want to separate us mother and son. You have such a cruel heart! Why does that old and ugly woman deserve this?"
Prince Rui immediately turned back, raised his hand and slapped her, knocking her to the ground.
"Liao, if you want us all to die without a burial place, then keep shouting! Then, you three, mother and son, will be able to reunite in Yama Palace!"
Liao was suddenly speechless.
"If you don't want us all to die together, then keep this matter to yourself! If you dare to mention it again, I'll send you packing!"
Prince Rui left, and Liao fell to the ground in a daze. When the maid came in, her eyes were empty, with two lines of tears sliding down silently.
Outsiders were unaware of the farce that took place in Prince Rui's mansion.
In the palace, Emperor Defeng also did not sleep.
It would be hard for anyone to sleep if such a thing happened on such a beautiful day.
The passive manipulation in the tablet made Emperor Defeng extremely angry.
Someone dared to play tricks under his nose, which was a provocation to the imperial power.
Regardless of whether this was done by Concubine Li, it was through her hands, and Emperor Defeng could not tolerate her.
The reason why Xiao Yanqing was also punished was because that rebellious son had overreached and dared to tamper with the New Year gifts of Southern Yunnan Prefecture. He really deserved a good beating.
Otherwise, wouldn't he dare to tamper with his food in the future?
This son went further and further astray, and his heart was no longer with him.
Let him go to Longxi and suffer some hardship.
Tonight, I wonder how many people will have trouble sleeping.
Before this incident had time to spread and ferment, another major event happened the next day, like pouring a bucket of water into a hot pot, making it boil instantly.
Someone struck the drum to report the incident.
The last time the drum was struck was by Zhen, who was seeking justice for her son.
This time, the person who struck the drum for reporting was not one person, but a group of people. Judging from their attire, these people were wearing blue shirts, the attire of scholars.
But their clothes were dirty and worn, their hair was messy, and they looked very miserable.
They beat their drums and shouted loudly.
"Qi County candidate Zhou Wenyuan and twenty-nine other victims have signed a joint petition to accuse Quzhou Prefect Li Shirong of colluding with the Black Tiger Mountain gang to rob candidates preparing for the imperial examinations and ruin their futures. Their crimes are unforgivable!"
"We students have studied so hard to serve the court and bring honor to our families. However, Li Shirong has lost all conscience and allowed the bandits to commit such crimes, thus destroying our path to success and our families!
"Zhang Mingyuan, a candidate for the imperial examination, took the money his mother had saved over ten years of weaving cloth to take the imperial examination. On the way, he was robbed and lost all his money. Upon hearing the news, his mother died. Zhang was so grief-stricken that he went mad. Now he lives on the streets, asking everyone he meets, 'Have you seen my exam basket?'"
"Scholar Chen Zhian had his right hand broken by bandits, and he can no longer write. The former 'child prodigy' has now become a cripple, crying every day while holding the torn manuscript!"
Li Wenhuan, a student on government academy, missed his exam because his travel permit was destroyed. Upon returning home, he was ridiculed by his neighbors for being 'incompetent'. Outraged and humiliated, he hanged himself, writing in his blood, 'Where is justice?'
"This time, we all rushed to the capital. Passing through Quzhou, we were also robbed by bandits. Five students were killed by the bandits while trying to protect the pass and recommend books. Although we were lucky enough to escape, we lost all our money and books, and we had a narrow escape."
"Li Shirong's evil deeds have betrayed the Emperor's grace and deceived the people, chilling the hearts of scholars across the land! We, the students, weep and shed tears, beseech the Lord of Justice to investigate. If this beast is not removed, justice will be lost, the imperial examination system will be disgraced, and the country will be left without talented people!"
This accusation quickly attracted countless onlookers, causing an uproar among the crowd.
Upon hearing the news, Qin Zhongju rushed over, and the color on his face had completely drained away.
There was no other reason. He knew Li Shirong. He was the younger brother of Concubine Li and the uncle of King Wu Xiao Yanqing!
The reason why Qin Zhongju was able to sit in the position of Minister of Justice was because of Xiao Yanqing's secret operation. He was definitely a member of the King of Wu's faction.
Originally, he was very determined in his choice, but the recent events made him want to go back to his old ways and slap himself hard.
Now, the King of Wu's ship has become a rotten ship, but he has no chance to get off the ship.
Another such incident broke out today.
If this is true, then the King of Wu's rotten ship is likely to sink completely.
According to the law, anyone who struck the drum to report a crime would first be beaten with a stick.
But at this moment, Qin Zhongju was a little afraid to give him a beating.
If what these people said is true and they have a bright future, wouldn't I have offended them for nothing?
Qin Zhongju did not dare to be careless and quickly reported the matter to Emperor Defeng.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Defeng's face suddenly became gloomy.
"Where is the drummer? Xuan!"
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