The general kneels on the washboard again

Jiang Yunsheng was furious and asked, "What's wrong with you?" But he was afraid that the truth would be revealed, so he had no choice but to say, "I won't divorce you, but I will marry a concubine."

Zhao Shi naturally didn't want it: "I don't want you to divorce me. I want the divorce papers and five thousand taels."

"Divorce letter?" Jiang Yunsheng looked at Zhao at this moment and felt unfamiliar.

Five thousand taels was just a small sum for him.

Zhao said firmly, "Yes, the divorce letter. I have no objection to you marrying her, and I also have no objection to her becoming your legal wife. I have lived in your house for several years, and you and your mother have always beaten and scolded me. There is not a single scratch on my body. I don't want to live like this in your house."

It's rare to see Zhao being so tough, and she has her own leverage.

Jiang Yunsheng reluctantly wrote the divorce letter.

After receiving the divorce letter, Zhao quickly packed up her things and left the Jiang Mansion that same day.

As for Han Mo, on the day of the palace examination, he finally decided to redress his grievances.

In the court, the emperor sat high on the dragon throne, extremely majestic.

Han Mo knelt on the ground, his voice firm: "Your Majesty, I have a grievance to redress. Many years ago, Jiang Yunsheng switched my papers with his in the imperial examination, which is why I have been buried. He has been suppressing me all these years and not allowing me to take the imperial examination."

When these words were spoken, the whole court was shocked.

The emperor was furious: "How could this happen? Come, investigate immediately!"

Ling Ze personally investigated this matter, and the truth came out that day.

Jiang Yunsheng's crimes were exposed one by one, his official position was stripped away, and his entire family was exiled.

When Ling Xun learned about this, he was so angry that he threw the teacup in his hand.

"This Jiang Yunsheng ruined my big plan!"

He lost his right-hand man and his power in the court was greatly weakened.

When Jiang Yunxiao and Yue Niang learned of Jiang Yunsheng's fate, the heavy stone in their hearts finally fell to the ground.

"My husband, justice has finally been served." Yue Niang said with emotion.

Jiang Yunxiao nodded: "This is what he deserves."

Han Mo finally cleared his name and started a new life.

The third prince Ling Xun was pacing anxiously in the study.

"Why hasn't your Majesty made up his mind to depose the Crown Prince yet? If this goes on, when will this prince's grand plan be realized?" Ling Xun frowned, his eyes flashing with a sinister light.

A confidant beside him whispered, "Your Highness, the Sacred Heart is unpredictable. We can't wait any longer."

Ling Xun stopped and stared: "You mean..."

The confidant leaned close to Ling Xun and lowered his voice: "It's a risky move. Kill the prince."

Ling Xun's heart trembled, but he quickly made up his mind: "Okay, let's do it, but this must be done cleanly and neatly, without anyone being able to catch us."

Now he is the most favored prince, and Ling Ze is useless.

Thus, a conspiracy quietly unfolded in secret.

On a pitch-black night, in the Prince's Mansion, the Prince was in deep thought by candlelight in his study.

Suddenly, a group of dark shadows climbed over the wall and headed straight for the study.

"Who is it?" The prince stood up alertly.

However, the answer he received was a cold sword.

The assassins were merciless and every strike was deadly.

The prince fought hard, but was ultimately outnumbered and fell in a pool of blood.

The next day, the news of the prince's murder came like a bolt from the blue, shocking the entire capital.

The emperor was furious and ordered the newly crowned top scholar Jiang Yunxiao to investigate the matter thoroughly.

When Jiang Yunxiao heard the news, he was filled with shock and confusion.

He was well aware of the cruelty of court struggles, but he did not expect it to develop to this extent.

Yue Niang comforted him: "Husband, I am always here."

Jiang Yunxiao finally came back to his senses: "Yue'er, how could he be so vicious? That's his eldest brother."

Yue Niang understood Jiang Yunxiao's feelings: "My husband, you are a man who is used to fighting on the battlefield. You have seen the wickedness of human nature. You have also witnessed Ling Xun's insidiousness more than today."

Jiang Yunxiao rode a tall horse, dressed in bright top scholar clothes, and paraded through the streets amid the cheers and crowds of people.

He was riding a horse at full speed, and at this moment, he seemed to be the center of the world, shining brightly.

The team moved forward slowly, and when they arrived at the tightly closed door of the Prince's Mansion, Jiang Yunxiao felt a mixture of emotions.

He thought of the bet he had made with the prince, but now things had changed.

In the court, ministers were talking about the matter. Some suspected that the third prince was responsible, but they had no evidence.

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has been murdered. This matter must be thoroughly investigated and justice must be done to the Crown Prince." A loyal minister knelt down and made an appeal.

The emperor's face was gloomy. "I will get to the bottom of this. If I find out who is behind this, I will not let them off lightly."

Ling Xun pretended to be heartbroken on the surface, but in his heart he was thinking about how to further consolidate his position.

After Jiang Yunxiao began to investigate the cause of the prince's death, he encountered obstacles at every turn.

After some twists and turns, they finally found some clues, pointing the finger at the third prince Ling Xun.

Jiang Yunxiao went straight to the palace with the evidence.

Yue Niang also handed over the evidence she had collected over the years to Jiang Yunxiao.

In the palace, the emperor seemed to have aged more than ten years.

"Jiang Yunxiao, have you discovered anything?"

Jiang Yunxiao knelt before His Highness.

"Your Majesty, I have handed the evidence to the Ministry of Justice, but..."

After all, it involves the royal heir, so Jiang Yunxiao can only "reluctantly accept" for fear of being blamed by the superior.

"Just be frank. This kind of beating around the bush isn't your style. Who murdered the prince?"

The emperor was a little irritable, veins popped on his forehead, and he coughed violently a few times.

Jiang Yunxiao knelt deeper: "Your Majesty, all the evidence points to His Royal Highness Prince Cheng."

"Prince Cheng? Don't speak nonsense." The emperor looked at Ling Xun.

This result does not seem to be surprising.

Ling Ze stood up and said, "Father, I have heard a lot about Third Brother's actions, both openly and secretly, over the years. The people have long been complaining."

"What method? Tell me about it." The emperor continued to ask.

Ling Xun glared at Ling Ze and said, "Second brother, you need evidence when you speak."

Seeking evidence, Ling Ze took out a few pages of paper from his sleeve.

"This is the evidence Third Brother wants."

"This?" Ling Ze was shocked.

Only Fu Yuanniang had a copy of these things, so how did they end up in Ling Ze's hands? Could Fu Yuanniang's death be related to Ling Ze?

Just as the evidence was about to be handed to the emperor, Ling Xun took out a cup from somewhere and threw it heavily to the ground.

Then a group of men in black rushed in from all directions.

Jiang Yunxiao quickly stepped forward and stood in front of the emperor: "Your Majesty, be careful."

Ling Ze also stood beside the emperor.

The emperor's cough became more severe: "Ling Xun, are you going to rebel?"

Most of the officials in the court were civil officials, and at this time, a few martial arts experts were standing in front of the emperor.

Ling Xun led his troops to the emperor and said, "Father, why didn't you choose me? My eldest brother is already dead, and you still didn't choose me. You actually secretly chose this notorious playboy from Kyoto. I can't understand it."

"How many people have you arranged around me?"

Ling Xun held the sword and said, "Father, if I am your only child, then you must establish me as your heir, right?"

The Emperor looked at the maddened Ling Xun and said, "Xun'er, I have always remembered your mother's last wish. It was for you to be a leisurely prince, living a life of ease and freedom. That's why I didn't interfere with your marriage to the Fu family, nor did I interfere with your later marriage to a different person. I even didn't interfere with your remarriage to a merchant's daughter. What exactly do you want?"

Ling Xun looked down at the sword in his hand: "All I want is a throne."

The emperor looked at Ling Xun in disbelief: "The throne? How many people have no choice in this position?"

"I like being forced to do things my own way. Father, how about this? My second brother and I will have a duel. Whoever survives will be the heir apparent."

The emperor was more helpless. Ling Ze had been raised outside since he was a child, so how could he be a match for Ling Xun who had received special training.

"Xun'er, don't be stubborn anymore. Your Second Brother is no match for you. You don't have to be a martial arts expert to hold this position."

The emperor also tried to wake up his lost child, but Ling Xun insisted on his own way.

He looked around at the ministers below and asked: "Who among you disagrees with this idea?"

None of the ministers dared to speak, only an upright third-rank minister stood up.

"Your Highness, this is in the Golden Palace. What you are doing is inappropriate."

It was just a heartfelt word, but Ling Xun gave the man in black a look.

The third-rank minister was beheaded.

The others were even more frightened.

Ling Xun continued to ask: "Is there anyone else who disagrees?"

His Highness became even quieter.

Ling Xun then turned to Ling Ze: "Now that no one disagrees, Second Brother, choose a weapon!"