Quick Wear: Crazy Female Supporting Role She is Bai Yueguang
Chapter 121 The Substitute Actress Counterattacks Bai Yueguang (26)
As Shi Qing expected, Emperor Wenchang went to Concubine Xian's palace on the day of the palace banquet.
Originally, Concubine Xian thought that Emperor Wenchang wanted to get close to her, but she didn't expect that all she got was punishment.
Emperor Wenchang ordered Fu'an to arrest the people in Concubine Xian's palace and investigate the miscarriages of the previous concubines. Most of these palace maids kept their mouths shut and refused to say a word.
However, under the torture of the Ministry of Punishment, no one could remain silent, and the dirty deeds done by Concubine Xian over the years were gradually exposed.
No matter how much Concubine Xian didn't want to admit it, she couldn't resist the evidence.
Before the matter of Minister Yun was thoroughly investigated, Concubine Xian was punished for plotting to murder the royal heir and was imprisoned in the cold palace.
The concubines in the harem who lost their children were also comforted and promoted to the rank of concubine, but the pain of losing their children could not be soothed in any way.
In the court, the followers of King Chen who originally supported him are now worried that they will be the next target of Emperor Wenchang.
When everyone in the court was feeling insecure, the news of the reinvestigation of the case of the deposed crown prince became known to everyone and caused a sensation in the city.
Prince Chen needed Shen Zhongli, so he used some tricks to frame the people in the mansion for Shen Zhongli's murder of the Wu family, and Shen Zhongli escaped successfully.
The prefect of Jingzhao did not dare to say much, but he was afraid of King Chen and was angry but dared not speak out.
Right Prime Minister's Mansion
King Chen held talks with his right lord overnight and at the same time sent someone to invite Shen Zhongli.
There are too many things involved now. If we are not careful, the whole army will be wiped out. No one can bear the consequences.
Prince Chen had a gloomy expression on his face. He had thought that after returning to the capital, matters at court would be settled and the position of crown prince should remain smooth.
It's not just that the bastard Jing Yunzhan has returned to the court, but the events of the past have to be reinvestigated.
"The year Jing Yunzhan was born, the court was in turmoil. The Empress accompanied the Emperor on his personal expedition, which led to her premature birth. This caused the Second Prince to be exiled to the common people. I never expected that he would be the adopted son of my legitimate brother."
Yun Zilong's face was gloomy. Everything was planned properly, but he couldn't guard against Cheng Yaojin who suddenly appeared. It was really a headache.
"He wants to overturn the Yun family's verdict. What we did back then will be made public. Right Prime Minister, Jing Yunzhan cannot be kept alive. But why is he so obsessed with what happened back then..."
The staff member who had been silent for a long time slowly spoke, "I heard that the eldest daughter of the Yun family is still alive!"
Yun Zilong suddenly remembered that Yun Wanrou had reminded him that Yun Qing was still alive. At the banquet, he actually took a second look at the little fortune teller from the Imperial Observatory.
Her features vaguely resembled her brother's, but it had been so many years that it was hard to say.
"The handsome young man beside Marquis Zhenning at today's palace banquet must be Yun Qing."
A murderous look flashed in Prince Chen's eyes. It seemed that this woman could not be kept. However, many years had passed since the incident, and he did not believe that Yun Qing could find evidence.
Yun Zilong looked at Shen Zhongli with a strange expression. He had been there for a long time but had not spoken a word. It seemed as if he was immersed in his own world and turned a deaf ear to everything in the outside world.
This is so strange.
"Zhongli, what do you think should be done with the current situation?"
Yun Zilong's words brought the silent Shen Zhongli back to his senses.
Shen Zhongli had some wounds on his body that had not healed yet. He covered his chest with his hands and looked a little unhappy.
Although he only suffered minor injuries in the Sky Prison during the past half month, he asked Awen to find out some things. Yun Qing had left the Shen family out of despair.
Awen said that the doctor in the mansion had been unable to hold back for the past two days and finally confessed that Yun had asked to see a doctor when she was pregnant, but was secretly obstructed by Aunt Qian.
After Shi Qing had a miscarriage, the court doctor actually asserted that she would never be able to have another child.
Shen Zhongli thought he had become numb, but his heart still ached. Even he could hardly understand himself.
After becoming disheartened, Aunt Yun finally set Guanlan Garden on fire and committed suicide.
Shen Zhongli thought he was indifferent, as she was just a little concubine, and only her charming beauty and body made him unforgettable. But recently he kept thinking about Shi Qing's appearance.
Thinking back to when she was in the Misty Rain Tower, she begged him for pity and to give her peace of mind and security. She said she wanted to have children for him, and as long as she could be in his heart, she would be satisfied.
His heart felt empty, as if dead.
Shen Zhongli coughed lightly, stroked his sword-like eyebrows, and the irritability in his heart gradually calmed down.
"Right Prime Minister, Your Majesty, we cannot rush this matter. If Jing Yunzhan didn't have someone behind him, how could he dare to return to the capital? And I heard that the Imperial Censor has also stood by this matter. I'm afraid he has come prepared. In this case, I'm afraid there is only one thing we can do."
Seeing how calm he was, King Chen believed he had a plan, so he quickly asked, "What do you think we should do?"
"To eradicate the root of the problem, either kill Jing Yunzhan to eliminate future troubles, or..."
He glanced around and asked King Chen to come closer. When he finished speaking, King Chen's face was as gloomy as ink and the surroundings were silent.
He knew Shen Zhongli's plan in his heart, which might be useful, but it was a gamble to risk one's life in the hope of survival.
Prince Chen was playing with the jade ring in his hand, with a cold expression on his handsome face. He closed his eyes and said in a deep voice.
"Let's wait and see what happens. If necessary, kill Jing Yunzhan first."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After the secret talk ended, it was already two hours later. The night sky was silent and everyone had dispersed.
Shen Zhongli dragged his tired body back to the Shen family and left the affairs of the Shen mansion to Qian Jiali. However, recently, Awen told him that there was no peace in the mansion.
Qian Jiali suddenly fell ill and was bedridden for several days, and his only son accidentally fell into the pool and fell into a coma and is still recuperating.
The old lady always complained, which made Shen Zhongli feel upset. He didn't want to pay attention to these things.
Shen Zhongli returned to the courtyard and smelled a faint fragrance as soon as he stepped in, which made his body feel hot. The familiar fragrance came from the woman on the carved bed.
Wen Mian was wearing a light gauze dress, with a graceful figure and the same appearance as before, which made Shen Zhongli love her very much.
But when he thought of Wen Mian's unusual behavior during the time he was away, he still felt a little alert.
"Brother Shen, I missed you so much. Seeing you back, Mianmian finally feels relieved."
As he spoke, Wen Mian placed a scorching kiss on Shen Zhongli's lips. Shen Zhongli's emotions were aroused, and he took Wen Mian into his arms and walked towards the bed.
Late at night, the bed began to creak, which did not stop until an hour later. Shen Zhongli fell asleep contentedly, while Wen Mian, who had been sleeping soundly, opened his eyes.
She lowered her eyes to glance at her wrist. The poison in her hand had not yet disappeared. Only Shen Zhongli could restrain the poison for her.
Wen Mian cut her wrist and put the blood into Shen Zhongli's mouth. There was a crazy smile in her deep eyes.
"Brother Shen, you are the only one who can cure the poison for me. It would only cost you some of your lifespan. You said you would die for me, didn't you?"
The moonlight hid in the clouds. Wen Mian licked his wrist and fell asleep hugging Shen Zhongli's waist.
She didn't know that the man next to her had opened his eyes. He felt a chill down his spine and just wanted to stay away from the person around him.
*
The time set by Emperor Wenchang arrived, and soon Lord Lin, the prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture, began to re-examine the Yun family's case.
The case involved a wide range of people, and Emperor Wenchang did not allow any court ministers to be involved. Everything depended on the evidence, and he also ordered the Jinyiwei to protect the safety of witnesses.
Lord Lin sat in the main hall, looking at everyone calmly. Whether he could be promoted depended on this case. He also hoped that he could be promoted smoothly.
In the Yun family incident back then, quite a few people were involved, so there were indeed quite a few people who came to re-examine the case today.
Quite a few people came to attend the trial. Everyone was waiting for the case to be re-opened, and the teahouse was also waiting for a new story.
Lord Lin read out what happened that year. Those present couldn't help but feel a little sad when they thought of the Yun family and the deposed crown prince in the past.
"Back then, the Yun family was convicted of treason. Now that someone is questioning the case, we must thoroughly investigate the matter and no one else should interfere."
Shi Qing changed her clothes. She wore a bright purple dress. Her appearance was noble and elegant, but there was a fierce look between her eyebrows that made people dare not look directly at her.
Jing Yunzhan stroked her palm and said softly, "Qingqing, I have already found the evidence for this case. Just do as you wish."
Shi Qing was very calm. She had enough evidence in her hands and was just waiting for someone to come and cause trouble. However, from the moment she stepped into Jingzhao Prefecture, countless eyes were staring at her.
"Brother, I know my limits. I trust you if you act appropriately."
Shen Zhongli stepped into the hall, his eyes never leaving Shi Qing. After not seeing her for several months, Shi Qing looked even more beautiful.
He thought of Wen Mian, the beautiful woman hidden in the mansion. The reason why he brought Shi Qing out from Yanyu Tower was simply because she looked like Wen Mian.
But the girl in front of him had an extraordinary appearance, a beauty that no one else could match. Wen Mian didn't look like her at all. Shen Zhongli suddenly had this thought in his mind.
Everyone was present, and the people looked at the grand scene and whispered to each other.
"I don't know how to open a case from ten years ago."
"Who is this girl? I have never seen her before."
"It seems that after today, the teahouses and taverns in our capital will be very busy."
Lord Lin was somewhat embarrassed. "If we want to overturn the Yun family's case, who will come forward to do this?"
It can't be the second prince, right? That's the emperor's preferred candidate for the future crown prince of the Eastern Palace, so naturally he is not suitable.
Jing Yunzhan was about to come forward but was stopped by Shi Qing.
Shi Qing knelt upright and spoke solemnly to Lord Lin.
"Yun Qing, the daughter of a guilty minister, wishes to overturn the verdict of that year."
Everyone was whispering to each other, and some were even surprised to find that there was still a survivor from Minister Yun's mansion. The girl in front of them was graceful, but there was a worry in her eyes that could not be hidden.
When everyone presented the files from that year, the events of that year were presented again in front of everyone, and still caused a lot of discussion.
Lord Lin flipped open the file in his hand. Inside was a letter, the one that decided the fate of the Yun family. The deposed Crown Prince had conspired with others for rebellion, yet the Yun family continued to communicate with him.
At that time, Emperor Wenchang was extremely suspicious because the handwriting of the letters between the deposed prince's followers and the Yun family was indeed written by Minister Yun.
In addition, with Emperor Wenchang's anger at the center, the Yun family ended up suffering misfortune.
The Right Prime Minister and Prince Chen's men naturally made their positions clear. There was no need to look for evidence of the crime from that year; they were convinced by just presenting it directly.
However, Shi Qing found someone, which made the faces of the Right Prime Minister and King Chen change immediately, and the murderous intent in their eyes could not be hidden.
The man who came was a teacher from North Street. He had a lame leg and was blind in one eye, so he had some physical disabilities. When he came, he was supported by someone to the court.
"Isn't this the teacher from North Street? Why did you invite him here?"
"However, I heard that this teacher was a scholar more than ten years ago and was very likely to take the imperial examination and become an official. Who knew he would break his leg later? Coincidentally, it happened to be the same day that the Yun family had an accident."
Shi Qing and Jing Yunzhan supported the teacher and asked the yamen runner to bring a chair. The teacher sat down and nodded slightly to Lord Lin.
"I've met my lord."
Lord Lin didn't care that his etiquette was not proper, he just asked in confusion.
"Miss Yun, why did you invite him here? Is this your witness?"
Shi Qing nodded, "That's right."
There was an uproar in the court. Everyone thought Shi Qing wanted to bribe the teacher with money, and they looked at Shi Qing with some contempt.
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