Both worlds are like dreams

Shen Congfeng's eyes were slightly cold, "I wonder who he is?"

"The governor of Qinghe County, Chen Jin, is also General Shen's uncle." Mo Ruilin's eyes were sharp.

Shen Congfeng seemed to have not expected that he would bring it up directly, and a hint of murderous intent flashed across his eyes. "What does the Fifth Prince mean?"

"I am deeply grateful to the Qinghe County Magistrate. Without his help, how could the dam be completed successfully?"

Shen Congfeng twitched his eyes but didn't say anything.

Xue Huang knew clearly what Mo Ruilin was thinking. The information they had received before was just news. For example, there was no clear evidence about blowing up the dam, buying up all the lime, or deliberately releasing water downstream. Even if it was brought up in the court, it would not cause any waves.

So it’s better to give a side warning.

Chen Jin's intention of buying lime and refusing to lend it to them was obvious. If one investigated further, the imperial court would not be able to touch Shen Congfeng's group, but Chen Jin might not be.

With this warning, who would dare to accuse him of robbery?

But Shen Congfeng's group was clearly unwilling to let Mo Ruilin go easily, and began to make repeated reports. However, the location of the attack had changed.

"Your Majesty, I have reported that the Fifth Prince, although a prince, has formed a clique for personal gain and colluded with the rebels in Beiyuan."

"I second the proposal. The remnants of the Northern Abyss are disrupting our government. The Fifth Prince, as a member of the royal family, is associating with them. I'm afraid he has a rebellious heart."

"I second the proposal..."

"I second the proposal..."

……

For a time, the court was filled with voices accusing Mo Ruilin and Bei Yuan of collusion.

The previous accusations were just minor ones, and this one was their real purpose. After all, colluding with rebels would be considered treason in serious cases.

For a moment, the court was filled with discussions, and no one came to Mo Ruilin's defense.

"Your Majesty," Xue Huang said, "Your Highness the Fifth Prince would never collude with Bei Yuan."

Shen Congfeng asked, "Why is Princess so sure?"

Xue Huang asked calmly, "Then what evidence do you have for what you said?"

Shen Congfeng looked at Emperor Ling, "Your Majesty should remember that three years ago, the remnants of Beiyuan rebelled and kidnapped the second prince. The mastermind was Xiao Xuyao, the Xu King of Beiyuan."

"That's right." said Emperor Ling.

Shen Congfeng glanced at the Minister of Justice, who understood what he meant and immediately said, "Xu Yao has a subordinate, Xiao Xiao Wu Ye, Demonic Music, Xiao Ling'er. In the Battle of Beiyuan, her flute sound also severely damaged our Beiling army. On that day at the Second Prince's residence, she was the first to use her flute sound to seduce the guards in the residence. This person has long been a wanted criminal by the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple, but she appeared at the Fifth Prince's residence."

"Maybe it was an assassination." Xue Huang raised an eyebrow, "Bei Yuan has always hated Bei Ling, and kidnapping princes and princesses has almost become a common occurrence."

"Your Majesty," Shen Congfeng sneered, "How can I accuse the Fifth Prince without direct evidence? Bring him up."

Two imperial guards came in with a maid. Xuehuang looked at her and felt that she looked familiar. She seemed to have seen her in Mo Ruilin's house.

Emperor Ling stared at the woman, "Who is she?"

Shen Congfeng said: "This person is the tea-serving maid in the Fifth Prince's mansion."

At this time, the Minister of Justice took out another scroll and said, "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Justice also has a portrait of Xiao Ling'er. If this maid has seen her in the Fifth Prince's mansion, it means that the Fifth Prince is indeed connected to Beiyuan."

Emperor Ling did not say anything. He had a vague feeling that this was a trap, but when it came to Bei Yuan, he was somewhat shaken, so he just remained silent.

Mo Ruilin said nothing as he watched the Minister of Justice unfold the portrait, which was indeed Xiao Ling'er.

"Look carefully," the Minister of Justice asked the maid, "Have you seen her in the Fifth Prince's house?"

The maid was a little terrified. Although her voice was low, it was heard clearly by everyone. "I have seen her more than once. She always appears in the Fifth Prince's study. It seems that they are talking about something."

"Then how did you know?" Xue Huang asked.

"When I served tea to the Fifth Prince, I saw her face and realized that she was a wanted criminal."

Xue Huang looked at Emperor Ling, "Your Majesty, Changle believes that this person's words cannot be trusted. How can we prove the truth based on her one-sided words?"

"Old Fifth," Emperor Ling said, "Tell me, is she a maid in your house?"

"Back to my father, yes."

"So, are her accusations against you true?"

Mo Ruilin was silent for a moment, "Father, I want to ask her a few questions first."

"allow."

"Thank you, Father." Mo Ruilin turned to look at the maid kneeling on the ground, "Raise your head."

Hearing this, the maid raised her head tremblingly, but did not dare to look at Mo Ruilin.

"You just said that you have seen Xiao Ling'er appear in my house many times. Then can you tell me which day and time it was?"

"I can't remember clearly, but I remember that the last time she appeared in the mansion was the day before His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince welcomed Princess Changle back home. She had a secret conversation with His Royal Highness the Fifth Prince in the study, and she also left the mansion with His Royal Highness."

"Can you see clearly whether it is the person in the painting?" Mo Ruilin continued to ask.

The maid nodded and said, "I was about to serve tea when I saw the Fifth Prince taking her out. I immediately recognized her as a remnant of the Northern Abyss."

"Your Majesty," Shen Congfeng said, "On that day, the Fifth Prince went out of the city to welcome Princess Changle with the Fifth Prince's guards and the Imperial Guards. They can all testify that there was a woman accompanying the Fifth Prince that day. When they met up with Princess Changle, the woman left."

Xue Huang frowned slightly. It was true that Xiao Ling'er had accompanied them that day, but she had been wearing a veil that covered her face, so it was impossible for anyone to recognize her. With her and Mo Ruilin's caution, it was impossible for them to leave such a handle. Shen Congfeng and the others probably didn't have any solid evidence, but all of this was indeed an irrefutable fact.

Once it was confirmed that the woman was Xiao Ling'er, the charge that Mo Ruilin was in collusion with the Beiyuan rebels would be irrefutable.

"Did you really see the woman's face?" asked Mo Ruilin.

The maid nodded and said, "I saw it with my own eyes, it was the person in the portrait."

"So you said you saw her when I was taking her out. Which door was it?"

"The door of the study."

Hearing this, Mo Ruilin smiled calmly. He had already determined what he was thinking. It was really a good plan. The maid's words were half true and half false, but she succeeded in putting a hat on him.

It was true that Xiao Ling'er had come to see him that day, but she wore a veil every time they met, and only Mo Xingyue, who was familiar with her, recognized that it was Xiao Ling'er. He knew better than anyone what the consequences would be for him if Xiao Ling'er's identity was recognized, so every time they met, he was fully prepared, and no one else had ever seen her face under the veil.