Cypress Boat Floating

Under Lu Zhixing's interrogation and evidence, Li Boming had no ability to refute at all. Instead, he kept repeating, "I am the prince's brother-in-law, you can't treat me like this."

Lu Zhixing found it funny. It seemed that the prince's brother-in-law was not in a clear mind at all. Even at this time, he still didn't forget to help the prince. This really helped him a lot.

Lu Zhixing compiled all the things Li Boming did into a memorial and submitted it to the emperor. Although Li Boming and his Dali Temple could handle it, his father was a third-rank official, the Minister of Rites, and his brother-in-law was the crown prince. There were too many things involved in this identity, and the result of the handling was good or bad, which could easily make the Dali Temple a target of criticism. In addition, the emperor personally asked about this matter, so Lu Zhixing thought about it and decided to report the matter to the emperor and let the emperor handle it. He could only provide advice.

Because the Dali Temple had long been controlled by Lu Zhixing, who did not allow anyone to leak any information, the prince still knew nothing about the matter when he came before the emperor.

The emperor threw the evidence of Li Boming's guilt in front of the prince. He was so angry that he didn't even want to say a word to him and let him see it for himself.

The prince frowned and looked at Lu Zhixing, who was standing calmly beside him, with a puzzled look, then looked at the emperor who was sitting on the throne with anger. He silently picked up the things that the emperor had just thrown at his feet.

"This..." It describes everything Li Boming did, including how he hurt these women, and finally his own signature and fingerprints.

The Li family is different from the Lin family. Because Lin Youqian's father has been at the border, the Lin family is very law-abiding and has never announced to the outside world that they are the prince's in-laws. Although the Li family has never said it explicitly, they have hinted at something, and everyone knows that Li Muqian is more favored, so they have always respected the Li family.

The prince saw this, but because Li Zhizhong was smart enough, he had been winning people's hearts for him. Many things that the prince was not convenient to do were done by Li Zhizhong, so he turned a blind eye to the things done by the Li family.

But he did not expect that Li Boming would do such a thing. You know, the law of Da'an is that whoever kills shall be put to death. Although officials and nobles may have privileges, what Li Boming has done now has completely angered the emperor.

Although Da'an respects men, it is also very kind to women. If anyone dares to forcibly abuse a woman without her consent, he will be sentenced to death in Da'an.

Li Boming not only abused women, but also brutally killed them, and he showed no remorse.

The prince kept weighing things in his mind. He was considering what benefits he could gain by begging the emperor for mercy for Li Boming. The Li family was now one of his right-hand men in the court, and Li Zhizhong had a wide network of contacts and was flexible in his work.

Judging from the emperor's appearance, it seems that he has no intention of attacking the Li family. If only Li Boming is held responsible, it is better than letting the entire Li family be buried with him. But he also knows that Li Boming is Li Zhizhong's only son. If he can protect this son for him, Li Zhizhong should be more loyal to him in the future.

Thinking of this, although the prince hated Li Boming in his heart, he still planned to ask the emperor for mercy and spare his life. This would also be a way to leave a descendant for the Li family, so that Li Zhizhong would remember this favor and would have to continue to serve him.

"Father..." Just as the prince was about to beg for mercy from the emperor, he heard Du Guangyao's voice asking for a meeting outside the palace.

The prince secretly thought that this was not good. Everyone in the court knew that Du Guangyao's daughter was missing. After reading the memorial, he also knew that there was a high probability that Du Guangyao's daughter was also abducted by Li Boming. Now that Du Guangyao came to ask for a meeting, Li Boming was afraid that he was in danger of death.

"Announce." The emperor glanced at the prince and asked Su Zixing to announce Du Guangyao into the palace.

The first thing Du Guangyao did after entering the palace was to rush to the emperor, kneel down and cry: "Please, Your Majesty, make the decision for me!"

"My dear, what's the matter? Get up quickly." The emperor sighed. He knew the purpose of Du Guangyao's visit, but his daughter had suffered a great injustice, so he had to help him calm down.

"Your Majesty, please make the decision." Du Guangyao not only did not stand up, but also took out an impeachment memorial from his sleeve.

The emperor held his forehead with his hand due to a headache and asked Su Zixing to present the memorial.

"Your Majesty," Du Guangyao spoke again, his tone still full of grief after he had restrained himself for a while, "My daughter disappeared a few days ago for no reason. Fortunately, with the help of King Qin, she was able to escape from the devil's cave. My daughter is usually very gentle, and she dares not step on even an ant. Now, not only was she insulted for no reason, but she was also beaten and kicked, and she almost lost her life."

The prince felt more and more disheartened the more he listened. After the emperor read the memorial once, he couldn't help but frown.

"Your Majesty, as parents, we cannot protect our children enough. This time, the doctor said that if he died a little later..." Du Guangyao couldn't help but choke up, "If he died a little later, his life would be in danger. How can I, as a father, not feel heartbroken?"

"Your Majesty," Du Guangyao was already in tears as he spoke. He prostrated himself on the ground, his voice muffled, "I have no other requests. I only ask Your Majesty to punish me severely, to stand up for me and my daughter, and to give her justice!"

The emperor also has children. Although he always lets his sons compete with each other, he does not interfere too much and does not over-favor one of them. But Da'an still has a princess. This little princess has always been the apple of the emperor's eye. Now, after hearing what Du Guangyao said, he couldn't help but think of the cute and lively little princess, and he couldn't help but feel more sympathy for Du Guangyao.

"This is outrageous! Do you really think that the laws of our Da'an are just for show? Lord Du, rest assured, I will definitely take care of this matter for you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." After receiving the emperor's definite answer, Du Guangyao reached out to wipe away his tears and returned to his usual demeanor.

Li Boming had hurt his daughter so much, he must make Li Boming pay the price and not let him escape because of Li Zhizhong's relationship with the prince.

"Prince, Li Boming is the relative of your concubine. How do you think we should deal with him?" The emperor looked at the prince.

The prince's heart skipped a beat, he lowered his eyes, and said respectfully: "Father, although Li Boming is the younger brother of my concubine, he has committed many evil deeds, tortured and killed women, and hurt Lord Du's daughter. He should be executed according to the laws of Da'an."

"Brother Emperor is truly selfless. I admire you."

The prince looked at the fox-like smug smile on Lu Zhixing's face and was filled with anger. He glanced at Du Guangyao who was still kneeling on the ground, then looked at Lu Zhixing, and was extremely angry.

How could Lu Zhixing not seize such an opportunity to attack himself? He also arranged for Du Guangyao because he was afraid that he would offend Li Boming.

“Since even the crown prince has said so, then second brother, you should do as we originally agreed. Li Boming will be sentenced to fifty strokes of the cane and executed at the Meridian Gate in three days. Li Zhizhong will stay at home facing the wall for three months, and his salary will be deducted for half a year.” The emperor waved his hand and settled the matter.

"In that case, Lord Du, please go back home and comfort your daughter first." Then he said to Su Zixing, "Arrange for the imperial physician to accompany Lord Du back home to examine Miss Du."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"