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Chapter 231

Qin Shaoze jumped up almost immediately.

"How could I possibly betray my country and collude with the enemy! I didn't let that General of the Western Qi Cavalry escape on purpose!"

He grabbed Shen Lingjun and asked, "Who told you this news?"

Shen Lingjun: "Zhang Boli, the strategist, used to assist my father and has some connections with the Shen family. He specially sent someone to secretly remind me that treason and collusion with the enemy is a serious crime that could lead to the execution of the entire family, so I should make plans early."

Zhang Boli was formerly Shen Wei's strategist, and now he assists Lü Liang. News coming from Zhang Boli is undoubtedly true, and given his close relationship with the Shen family, it's normal for him to come and remind Shen's daughter.

Qin Shaoze broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing this.

His voice was hoarse as he said, "How could they suspect me like this? I'm innocent. This crime can't just be pinned on me like this..."

Shen Lingjun said urgently, "Of course I know that the Marquis would never collude with the enemy and betray the country, but this matter does seem too strange. It just so happens that your old injury flared up when you were chasing the General of the Western Qi Cavalry. What a coincidence! It really makes people suspicious."

Qin Shaoze had nothing to say, because he knew that Shen Lingjun was right, and he himself would have doubted it if he were in Shen Lingjun's shoes.

Shen Lingjun continued:

"Once the battle report is received in Kyoto, they will definitely summon the Marquis to the Ministry of Justice for trial. At that time, will the Marquis have any evidence to prove his innocence?"

"evidence......"

Qin Shaoze got stuck again.

What evidence does he have?

The only proof is that he admitted his martial arts skills had long been ruined, which is why he let the Grand General of Western Qi escape, and that it was not treason or collusion with the enemy, but rather a deliberate act of letting him go. This is indeed strong evidence.

But the problem is that this is also a serious crime!

Knowing full well that he had lost his martial arts skills, he concealed this fact and led troops into battle, even deluding himself into thinking he could defeat the General of the Western Qi Cavalry, leading to a major blunder on the battlefield. According to military law, this was punishable by death!

Moreover, when he failed to suppress the bandits before, he lied to the emperor, saying that he was not seriously injured, which was definitely a crime of deceiving the emperor!

Not only will he die, but the title of Marquis of Yongning will also be lost!

Without this marquis title, how would the Qin family survive in the capital?

Qin Shaoze felt a cold sweat pour down his back, his whole body felt icy cold, and his vision went black.

Both paths lead to certain death, so how can he choose?

Shen Lingjun said anxiously, "My lord, you must come up with a plan! If we are truly accused of treason, our entire Yongning Marquis family will be executed!"

Qin Shaoze was extremely agitated, pacing back and forth in the hall, his heart burning with anxiety.

If he admits to dereliction of duty and deceiving the emperor, then he won't be convicted of treason and will be the only one sentenced to death, thus protecting the rest of the Yongning Marquis's household.

Logically speaking, this was a relatively better choice, but he really didn't want to die!

Besides, now that he's dead, the title of Marquis of Yongning is gone, and the Qin family is left with only a bunch of orphans and widows. Aren't they still having a hard time?

A sudden flash of inspiration struck Qin Shaoze!

That leaves only one path!

run!

I faked my death and ran away with my whole family!

It's perfectly normal for him to arrange for himself to commit suicide out of guilt, and for his family members to suffer the pain of losing a loved one and follow him in death!