I married the crippled queen and became the most favored queen in the capital

The next morning, in the hall

The emperor's face looked very ugly. He looked at everyone and roared in a low voice:

"What do you think about this matter?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the hall lowered their heads, and no one dared to discuss the matter.

Seeing this, Eighth Uncle Leng Jin took two steps forward, clasped his fists and said:

"Your Majesty, the news of the Crown Prince stealing from the national treasury has spread throughout Chang'an City. The people are waiting to see how Your Majesty will deal with the Crown Prince. This matter cannot be taken lightly!"

The Seventh Uncle Leng Chen immediately snorted and retorted:

"What do you mean by that, Eighth Prince? Do you really believe that Cheng'er would steal from his employer? I think this matter should be thoroughly investigated."

"The facts are already there, how can we investigate further? Could it be that the ten boxes of gold and silver ran to the Prince's Mansion on their own?"

Leng Chen glared at him, then looked at the emperor.

"Your Majesty, I met a man outside the palace this morning. He said he knew something about the gold and silver in the treasury. Please allow him to come into the palace and talk."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present sighed, including Leng Yiyan, who felt that this must be Leng Chen's doing.

The emperor hesitated for a moment and nodded.

"Well, come in!"

Perhaps the emperor was also skeptical about Leng Yicheng's theft from the national treasury, so when he heard Leng Chen's words, he was stunned at first, and then a look of expectation appeared in his eyes.

After a while, Butler Liu came to the front of the palace. He knelt on his knees, muttered "May the Emperor be blessed with good health", and kowtowed three times in succession...

When the emperor saw the visitor, he frowned and asked sternly:

"If I remember correctly, you are the steward of the Prince's Mansion. What do you know about the ten boxes of gold and silver in the Prince's Mansion?"

Butler Liu swallowed his saliva, and although he was unwilling, he still gritted his teeth and replied:

"Your Majesty, I left those ten boxes of gold and silver in the backyard of the Prince's Mansion. I didn't expect them to be discovered by the people in Prince Yan's Mansion. I am guilty. Please punish me, Your Majesty."

When these words were spoken, everyone present was stunned.

Leng Yiyan asked in a deep voice:

"How did you, a steward, take these ten boxes of gold and silver away from the treasury? And how did you put them into the prince's mansion without being discovered by the prince?"

Butler Liu had already thought about this problem before coming.

The reason why he did as Luo Nianqing said and took the blame for Leng Yicheng was not entirely because of Luo Nianqing's threat, but more because he had always been loyal to Leng Yicheng, and Leng Yicheng had always entrusted him with important tasks. When this incident happened, he felt that there was something fishy about it. He saw with his own eyes that Ling Xiao and others pushed the ten boxes of gold and silver into Prince Yan's Mansion, and these things inexplicably appeared in the Prince's Mansion. If the Prince suspected that he was in collusion with Leng Yiyan, then he would not be able to explain it even if he had a hundred mouths!

Anyway, he has made up his mind that even if he doesn't come to take the blame for Leng Yicheng, he will definitely not let him go after Leng Yicheng gets out.

After much deliberation and having tasted the sweetness of Luo Nianqing, he decided to come before the emperor and admit the matter. This way, the prince would think that he was a grateful person and would definitely treat his family well.

Of course, he had already thought of his excuse before coming.

He replied calmly:

"I am the steward of the Prince's Mansion, and the national treasury is guarded by the people of the Prince's Mansion, so it is easy for me to enter the national treasury. Moreover, I did not take out these gold and silver in one day, so naturally it will not attract other people's attention..."

Although he knew he was lying, Leng Yiyan had no reason to expose him. He continued to ask:

"You took the things, why did you leave them in the Prince's Mansion? Isn't this a contradiction?"

Butler Liu swallowed his saliva and replied righteously again:

"I think the most dangerous place is the safest place. The national treasury was stolen, and the emperor ordered the prince to conduct a thorough investigation. I thought that the prince would not even investigate his own home, so I thought the prince's mansion was the safest. I put these things in the firewood room in the backyard of the prince's mansion. I originally thought that I would take these things away after the storm died down. Who would have thought that Prince Yan would ask for a search of the prince's mansion during this period..."

At this point, he kowtowed to the emperor again, "Your Majesty, I am guilty, I deserve death, all of this was done by me, it has nothing to do with the prince, please understand clearly."

Leng Yiyan could tell that this housekeeper Liu was trying to excuse Leng Yicheng. He clasped his fists and said to the emperor:

"Father, I think there are many suspicious points in this matter. It is impossible for Steward Liu to move all ten boxes of gold and silver out of the national treasury and put them in the prince's mansion by himself. Please allow me to investigate this matter thoroughly."

Seeing this, Leng Chen stepped forward to interrupt.

"Your Majesty, this incident has had a very bad impact in Chang'an City. I think that since Steward Liu has admitted that he was responsible, the case should be closed as soon as possible and the investigation should not be continued. Otherwise, this will become a topic of conversation among the people after dinner..."

"Seventh Uncle, we can't clear Leng Yicheng of suspicion based on just a few words from Butler Liu. I still think this matter should be re-investigated."

"Yan'er, Uncle Seven knows that you have always had a prejudice against Cheng'er, but let's talk about the facts. This matter should not be made too public, lest people laugh at it. You should stop holding on to it."

Leng Yifei, who had been silent the whole time, frowned and said:

"Father, I also think that this matter should not be investigated further. Steward Liu has already admitted that he was the one who robbed the treasury. This shows that the prince was wrongly accused. The facts are already clear. What else is there to investigate?"

Leng Yifei held a grudge against Leng Yiyan because of Mo Xiaowan's matter, so naturally he would not speak for him.

Leng Yixing frowned, bowed and clasped his fists, saying:

"Father, this matter is of great importance. It is a bit too casual to make a conclusion based on a few words from a housekeeper. It is also difficult to stop the public from talking. Since Fourth Brother wants to investigate it thoroughly, I also think that Father should let Fourth Brother investigate the matter again..."

Leng Yixing has always believed that Leng Yifei and Shang Xiaomin had done something shameful before they got married. When he saw Leng Yifei, he seemed to see the scene of him and Shang Xiaomin together. He hated Leng Yifei and Shang Xiaomin equally.

Before Leng Yifei spoke out, he didn't want to get involved in the matter. Now that he saw him speak out for Leng Yicheng, the balance in his heart naturally tilted towards Leng Yiyan because of Leng Yifei.

Regarding the theft of the national treasury, the royal family is now divided into two factions. Although the other ministers have their own ideas, they dare not speak out.

Who knows what the emperor is thinking? If you say something wrong, you may be stripped of your official hat in court.

The emperor's pupils shrank slightly and he breathed a sigh of relief.

Everyone in the hall lowered their heads, waiting for him to speak.

After a while, he finally raised his hand.

"Since the steward of the Prince's Mansion admitted that he was the one who did it, further investigation would be both laborious and meaningless. I hereby convey my order to have the steward Liu of the Prince's Mansion detained in the prison of the Ministry of Justice and await his fate. For failing to discipline the people in the mansion, Crown Prince Leng Yicheng is sentenced to three months of confinement and a three-month salary deduction. During this period, he is not allowed to attend court or leave the Prince's Mansion."

As soon as these words were spoken, Seventh Uncle Leng Chen, Third Prince Leng Yifei, and the Xiao family's father and son all showed a relaxed expression on their faces.

Leng Yiyan's face turned ashen in an instant.