Both worlds are like dreams

And when they left the city that day, although she had no choice but to accompany him, she wore a veil from head to toe and never took it off. The maid kept saying that she saw it with her own eyes, which was clearly another strategy.

If he refuted this contradiction, it would be tantamount to admitting that the person next to him was Xiao Ling'er, but he had to refute it, otherwise he would not be able to clearly explain who the person next to him was.

Xue Huang saw his hesitation and spoke first, "May I ask General Shen and this Lord, how was the woman who accompanied the Fifth Prince dressed?"

"A black suit." said the Minister of Justice.

"What kind of bun did she wear? What kind of hairpins did she wear? What kind of earrings did she wear? Did she put on lip balm? What color was it?"

The Minister of Justice frowned slightly, "She was wearing a veil at the time, and these details were not recorded."

Xue Huang smiled at him. She deliberately picked these details to ask. Although there were many people accompanying him, it was impossible for all of them to remember it so clearly. Firstly, if everyone said the same thing, they would be committing perjury. Secondly, if he remembered this detail clearly, how could he not recognize Xiao Ling'er as a fugitive? How blind was he?

"Since she was wearing a veil, that means you didn't see her face clearly. Then what basis do you have to prove that the woman was Xiao Ling'er?"

Mo Ruilin looked at Xue Huang with a hint of approval. Xue Huang's tacit understanding was fully demonstrated at this moment, and she said out loud all the words that he was not convenient to say.

This matter cannot allow Mo Ruilin to prove his innocence, because he is destined to be unable to prove the truth. However, if Xue Huang speaks up instead, it will have a different meaning. It will turn him proving himself into the other party proving that it was Xiao Ling'er.

Because if they had actual evidence, they would not let the maid lie.

Sure enough, after Xue Huang said this, Shen Congfeng and the Minister of Justice were silent for a while.

Duke Jingguo also spoke up, "Your Majesty, I think what Princess Changle said makes sense. It is a bit far-fetched to say that she is a remnant of Beiyuan just because she can't see her face clearly."

After he finished speaking, several other ministers who supported Mo Ruilin also began to defend him, including Taifu Zhao.

"Your Majesty, I also think Princess Changle's words make sense. Although the Fifth Prince is a playboy and often hangs out in places of pleasure, he still knows the difference between righteousness and justice when it comes to serving the country and the people."

Mo Ruilin looked at Master Zhao with a bitter smile on his face. Master Zhao was always like this, speaking for others and taking the opportunity to insult them. But he was quite grateful in his heart that he would speak for him at this moment.

The second prince also spoke up, "Father, I also think that my fifth brother is not such a person. This matter may be a misunderstanding."

"Yes." Xue Huang smiled, "Perhaps General Shen and this gentleman have also been deceived."

Emperor Ling's expression softened, and he looked at the kneeling woman. "Tell me, have you witnessed the Fifth Prince colluding with the remnants of Beiyuan with your own eyes? If you are talking nonsense, it is a crime of deceiving the emperor and I will kill all your clans immediately."

The key to the matter now fell on the maid, and her words "she saw it with her own eyes" became the key to reversing the situation.

The maid was so frightened that she trembled all over. She lowered her head and clenched her teeth. After a long while, she said, "I am not lying. I have indeed seen the appearance of that woman in the Fifth Prince's mansion."

Shen Congfeng looked at her with a dark look in his eyes, "Think carefully, providing false testimony is a capital crime, and your family is also to blame."

The maid was silent for a moment, then suddenly raised her head and said, "Your Majesty, everything I said is true, and I would never dare to deceive Your Majesty."

Shen Congfeng looked at Emperor Ling and said, "Your Majesty, I think there are many doubts about this matter. It would be better to first detain this maid and the fifth prince separately and then slowly investigate them later."

"Your Majesty," Xue Huang said, "Changle can prove that she is lying."

"How dare you!" Shen Congfeng looked at Xue Huang coldly, "How can you speak nonsense in front of His Majesty?"

"She dared to accuse the current prince of forming a clique for personal gain in front of the palace, so why can't I do the same?" Xue Huang raised her eyebrows.

Shen Congfeng's eyes twitched, "Princess Changle, you have caused a lot of trouble since entering the city. Do you think you are innocent just because you are here today?"

"General Shen, please tell me in detail what crime I have committed." Xue Huang said coldly.

Shen Congfeng did not say anything, and a group of people below began to make their reports.

"Your Majesty, I am reporting that Princess Changle is lawless and disrespectful of the court."

"I, your humble servant, report that Princess Changle secretly brought weapons into the palace for a banquet, which is a disrespect for the etiquette of our dynasty."

"I, your humble servant, report that Princess Changle not only brought weapons into the palace without permission, but also drew her sword against Minister Du's daughter during the banquet. She was simply overbearing and arrogant."

"I am reporting that Princess Changle beat up the prince and his guards in the street. This is a violation of your authority and a disrespect for others."

"I have reported to the emperor that Princess Changle privately changed the river course, causing the amount of water in the Bishui River to decrease sharply. If this continues, it may affect farming upstream."

"Your Majesty, I have also made a report. Princess Changle also formed a clique and colluded with the Beiyuan traitor. What she said just now was just a sophistry to escape punishment."

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Xue Huang sneered in her heart. Are these shameless people changing their strategy and attacking her again?

Duke Jingguo was the first to speak up to defend her, "Nonsense! Princess Changle has a reason for everything she does. You don't know the whole story, but you're making random accusations here. You're simply talking nonsense!"

Mo Ruilin also said: "Father, Changle did everything for a reason. He was forced into it. Please listen to my explanation."

As soon as the two of them opened their mouths, the faction that supported them immediately began to speak in a flurry to defend her.

For a time, there were many different opinions in the court.

Not to mention that the emperor's head was buzzing from what he heard, Xue Huang was also very upset. She and Mo Ruilin looked at each other, both of them feeling helpless.

The only calm person in the whole place was Mo Yunchen, who didn't say a word from beginning to end. Only now did he turn around and look at her coldly. There was a hint of inquiry in his eyes, as if he was curious about how she would resolve the current predicament.

Finally, the emperor could no longer endure it, and slammed the table in front of him with his hand pinching his brow, "Shut up!"

The court immediately became quiet after hearing this shout, but Emperor Ling almost couldn't breathe. He took several deep breaths and looked at Xue Huang.

At this moment, she didn't say a word. She was not someone who would keep silent. He was a little curious and wanted to see how she would defend herself. So he asked: "What is your explanation for their accusation?"

"Your Majesty, Changle would like to ask the gentlemen present here first, are there any more evidences of my crimes that need to be listed?"

Everyone: Does she think it’s not enough?