Deposed Crown Prince: After three years of service on the frontier, the entire court knelt and begge

"With witnesses and physical evidence, what grievances do you still have? Take him away!" Xiao Dingbang shouted sternly.

As Xiao Ce was dragged away by the black-armored guards, he kept shouting, "Father! Ninth Uncle, I've been wronged... I don't know anything! I was drunk and only just woke up! Besides, everyone knows I... I'm a eunuch!"

What did King Xiao Dingshan of Zhen want to say?

The emperor interrupted him from the side: "Ninth Prince, I know you have always treated this beast as your own son! If it weren't for your repeated protection, which has made him arrogant and disrespectful, he wouldn't have dared to do such a beastly thing! Now the evidence is irrefutable, if you continue to defend him, you will be suspected of protecting him!"

"Spoiling a child is like killing a child! Tomorrow in the Hall of Punishment, I will invite the three judicial departments to conduct a joint trial! He is also my son, and I will not wrong him! Nor will I indulge him!"

Seeing the emperor's fury, the king of the town said nothing more.

Xiao Dingbang looked at Yin Pan'er, who was still crying, and said to Xiao Yang, "Yang'er, go and take Miss Yin back."

With that, he turned and left.

Xiao Yang stepped forward to gently help Yin Pan'er, but Yin Pan'er dodged him.

Yin Pan'er saw it clearly just now: when Xiao Yang looked at the bloodstain on the bed, there was a hint of excitement and triumph in his eyes.

When he interrogated the servant just now, he didn't consider her future reputation at all, and he showed no pity whatsoever.

Xiao Ce is right, Xiao Yang is treating her as a pawn.

He followed Xiao Yang into the carriage.

“Pan’er, I never expected that good-for-nothing could actually engage in sexual relations. But don’t worry, that good-for-nothing is doomed this time! You’ve helped our Great Xiao Kingdom rid it of a menace.”

Yin Pan'er looked at Xiao Yang with a cold gaze and said, "Second Prince, would you say I lost my virginity for you?"

Xiao Yang nodded and said, "Yes! Yes! Of course!"

Yin Pan'er looked at Xiao Yang and said, "Then I need you to sign a written agreement, writing down what happened today. You will definitely marry me as your principal wife, your future Crown Princess, and even your future Empress!"

Seeing Yin Pan'er's awkward smile, Xiao Yang said with a hint of difficulty, "Pan'er, you're saying this matter is still far from settled... so what are you talking about! What I promised you is naturally binding, so why would I need a written agreement? Besides, if we leave a written agreement as you suggested, wouldn't that be giving others a handle against us? If it's discovered, that's a capital offense of treason and rebellion!"

Yin Pan'er looked at Xiao Yang and said, "Your Highness, this matter will surely be the talk of the town tomorrow. When you asked me to do this, you swore with me that the Crown Prince was a eunuch! And what happened... I no longer believe your words!"

Xiao Yang said awkwardly, "Pan'er, this is a misunderstanding... I didn't know he could really do it! You lost your virginity because of me, I will definitely treat you well! I won't let you down!"

Looking at Xiao Yang's hypocritical face, Yin Pan'er felt disgusted: "Then write down how you made me frame the Crown Prince, and let me be your guarantee!"

Xiao Yang immediately looked troubled and said, "This..."

Yin Pan'er said, "I just need a guarantee! My father and I were both involved in this! If this gets out, it will be a disaster for both of us. I just need a guarantee! I've already lost the things I cherish most for you, and you won't even give me a written guarantee? How can I trust your promises?"

Xiao Yang still looked troubled.

“If the Second Prince is in a difficult position, then I will have to consider my own interests. In any case, I will not admit that the Crown Prince has been disrespectful to me. For the sake of my reputation, I will definitely make my father overturn the Crown Prince's case! You should know that as long as I don't admit it, this case cannot be definitively proven!” Yin Pan’er said coldly.

Xiao Yang's gaze sharpened: "Are you threatening me? Whether you admit it or not, the palace maids can easily find out if you are a virgin. At that time, whether you admit it or not, Xiao Ce must die! I've told you the truth too, do you think I would dare to do this without the Emperor's approval? So you should weigh the pros and cons yourself."

Yin Pan'er felt utterly disgusted: "Then try it! Let alone whether my father would agree to let the palace maids investigate me. Without my confession, do you think you can get past the Prince of Zhen? Will you write it? Or not?"

Xiao Yang was furious, but Yin Pan'er's words were reasonable, so he forced himself to suppress his anger.

This time, as long as Yin Pan'er cooperates, Xiao Ce will be like a fish on a chopping board, completely at his mercy.

Seeing Yin Pan'er's anxious expression.

Thinking of this, Xiao Yang said, "Pan'er, I didn't say I was unwilling. I'll write! I'll write!"

...

Inside the Imperial Prison.

Xiao Ce was imprisoned and lay on one side, in a very pleasant mood.

Because all of this was within his plan and proceeding in an orderly manner.

The clothes under the bed and the bloodstains on the bed were deliberately discovered by him so that the emperor and his men could find them.

The reason is simple: he needs to make them feel that victory is assured so that he has a chance.

Moreover, he did indeed take a liking to Yin Pan'er, a beautiful and radiant woman.

Only by letting Prime Minister Yin Weiyong know that his most beloved only daughter is his woman will Prime Minister Yin Weiyong have no way out and will help him.

If all goes well, Yin Pan'er has already obtained a get-out-of-jail-free card for him by now.

...

The following day, in the Imperial Palace's Hall of Punishments.

The emperor sat in the central hall, while Prince Xiao Dingshan, the king of Zhen, led a group of princes and imperial relatives to stand on his right.

Chancellor Yin Weiyong and a group of important court officials stood on the left.

Prince Xiao Dingbang summoned them, preparing to try the Crown Prince for forcibly taking the Prime Minister's daughter the previous night.

Xiao Dingbang looked around and, seeing that everyone had arrived, said, "Go and bring that beast Xiao Ce here."

A short while later, Xiao Ce was escorted to the main hall by the black-armored guards.

After Xiao Ce was brought to the palace, he had a serious expression on his face, showing no fear whatsoever.

After bowing to the emperor, he stood tall and proud, as if he were judging someone else.

Xiao Dingbang frowned slightly and said, "You beast, do you know your crime?"

Xiao Ce bowed deeply and prostrated himself on the ground: "Your Majesty, I know my crime!"

There was an uproar.

Everyone thought that Xiao Ce would argue back, but to everyone's surprise, he confessed his guilt so readily.

Xiao Yang, sensing something amiss with Xiao Ce, quickly asked, "Then do you know what crime you have committed?"

Xiao Ce glanced at Xiao Yang but ignored him.

Xiao Dingbang then asked, "Do you know what crime you have committed?"

Xiao Ce then spoke up: "Father, I acted improperly last night while drunk and took advantage of Prime Minister Yin's daughter. I am willing to bear all the consequences and punishments!"

The audience erupted in uproar once again.

The King of Zhen said sternly, "Crown Prince, you must not be tortured into confessing. If you are innocent, I will surely give you justice!"

Hearing the words of the Prince of Zhen, Xiao Dingbang said with a sharp look, "The Prince of Zhen is right, Crown Prince, you should think it over carefully! Now that there are witnesses and evidence, if you dare to deceive the Emperor, your crime will be compounded!"

Xiao Ce replied, "Reporting to Father Emperor and King Zhen, I did indeed bully Prime Minister Yin's daughter!"

Siu Ting-pong had thought it would take some effort, but to his surprise, it went so smoothly.

He looked at the King of Zhen and said, "Good! Since you have confessed your guilt, then, Ninth Brother, you are most proficient in the laws of the Great Xiao! According to the laws of the Great Xiao, what crime should the Crown Prince be punished?"

The King of Zhen looked grim. He knew very well that there had been far too many similar attempts to frame the Crown Prince over the years.

King Zhen had already gathered some ministers to defend the crown prince.

Now the crown prince himself has not refuted the allegations and has confessed to everything, leaving them powerless to do anything about it.

"Your Majesty, according to the laws of the Great Xiao Dynasty, adultery is a crime punishable by death! Although the perpetrator is the Crown Prince, the emperor is subject to the same laws as commoners. The Crown Prince should be deposed first."

The king of the town paused.

Xiao Dingbang continued, "Is simply deposing the crown prince enough?"

The king of the town had a gloomy expression and did not respond.

Xiao Yang said, "Reporting to Father Emperor, according to the laws of the Great Xiao Dynasty, not only should the Crown Prince be deposed, but he should also be imprisoned and executed in the autumn!"

Xiao Dingbang nodded and looked at the King of Zhen, saying, "Ninth Brother, there's no mistake, is there?"

The king of the town was ashen-faced and did not answer.

Xiao Dingbang said, "The King of Zhen's silence means he agrees!"

"Very well! My esteemed ministers, do you have any further objections?"

The people present looked at each other, but no one spoke.

Seeing this, Xiao Dingbang said sternly, "Since that's the case, Xiao Ce is hereby deposed as Crown Prince, effective immediately. He is to be imprisoned immediately and executed in the autumn!"

A cold glint flashed in Xiao Ce's eyes. He had thought that at most the crown prince would be deposed, but who would have thought that this damned emperor really wanted to kill him.

Even tigers don't eat their cubs, yet he actually harbored murderous intent towards himself.

The black-armored guard on one side was about to step forward.

Xiao Ce's gaze turned slightly cold as he subtly glanced at Prime Minister Yin Weiyong, who had remained silent until now.

Yin Weiyong nodded slightly.

Xiao Ce knelt on the ground with a thud and shouted, "Father! Your son is guilty, but he does not deserve to die! Moreover, your son was framed, and the real culprit is someone else!"