Inside the Chengtian Hall.

The eunuch read out Taijun Pei's autographed letter slowly and unhurriedly.

The worries in Gu Liang's heart were swept away, and he even wanted to laugh loudly. He didn't know that Pei Yue actually had a hidden hand to pull out the fire. With such a letter, let alone Pei Rong's accusation, he was confusing right and wrong.

If there is really any evidence, Pei Yue can still make a comeback from a desperate situation. The weight of Pei Taijun's words is obviously different. Her endorsement for Pei Yue is equivalent to completely blocking Pei Rong's room for sophistry.

At this moment, Pei Rong made a move that no one expected.

He rushed forward suddenly and shouted: "This letter is fake! It's fake!"

A figure flashed past Pei Yue in the diagonal stab, stretched out a palm and slapped Pei Rong on the shoulder, knocking him to the ground, and then angrily shouted: "You are really crazy!"

Pei Yue saw this man's face clearly and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: Cheng'an Hou Lu Junji is so handsome. No wonder the master once said that this man's martial arts cultivation is very high, probably second only to Gu Liang and on par with Yin Wei.

But he didn't forget the chorus between Lu Min and Cui Hu just now. Seeing him defeat Pei Rong cleanly and neatly, he couldn't help but admire his thick skin. In fact, with Pei Rong's martial arts strength, the imperial guards in this palace can easily take care of him.

He and Lu Min were the first to take action, naturally expressing their attitude to the emperor on the throne.

Emperor Kaiping finally showed a look of disgust, glanced at the two important ministers and said: "You all tell me how to deal with this person."

Accusing a son from a father is a very destructive method, but the prerequisite is that there is real evidence and not just talk.

In fact, many people had already noticed the weirdness when Pei Rong was talking at length. Now that the truth was revealed, they believed what Pei Yue said. This guy must be really crazy.

The head of the civil servant class, the left-wing leader Mo Haoli, showed an old look on his face, which was in sharp contrast to the other side Wang Pingzhang, who had a tough posture even though he was begging for his body. This old man who had been in charge of the Daliang Dynasty for many years glanced at Pei Yue, his eyes

With scrutiny and regret.

Since the young man had the autographed letter from Mrs. Dingguo, he could have taken it out in advance. In that case, Pei Rong would not be so crazy. However, he did nothing and allowed his biological father to act like a clown in front of all the officials.

Slander and frame-up, this kind of mentality is really alarming and must be guarded against.

He opened his mouth and said: "Your Majesty, Pei Rong sued his father as his son. What he said was untrue and he ignored human ethics. He should be exiled for three thousand miles to serve as a warning to others."

The civil servants behind him all nodded in agreement, but Luo Ting was the only one who showed annoyance, clearly disapproving of this suggestion. However, he looked at the slightly stooped back of the old man in front of him and did not openly express his objection.

Pei Rong received a slap from Lu Min and felt a burning pain in his shoulder. At this moment, he was slumped on the ground with no image. Hearing the words "exile for three thousand miles", he struggled to kneel on the ground and said to Emperor Kai Ping: "

Your Majesty, I know that I have sinned, and I beg your Majesty to forgive me!"

If he had not said what he just said, those nobles who had a close relationship with the Pei family would definitely intercede for him, but no one dared to speak at the moment. They only hoped that the emperor could remember his past friendship and give Pei Rong a way to survive.

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Being exiled for three thousand miles means that Pei Rong will go to the bitter and cold places on the border. A pampered man like him will probably get sick and die before he reaches the place.

Emperor Kaiping said coldly: "The two generations of Dingguo Dukes are so glorious. They have made outstanding contributions to Daliang from birth to death, but to have such an unworthy descendant like you really brings shame to the Pei family. You actually have the nerve to ask me to forgive you. Look at the person next to you.

Young man, when he was only fourteen years old, he knew how to be loyal to the country and earned a viscount with his own hands. Do you know how to write the word "shy"? "

He was still upset and scolded: "There is also your eldest son Pei Cheng. After inheriting the title, he did not want to enjoy it. He took the initiative to go to the Western Border Army. He started as a small sentry and used military merit to prove that he was worthy.

This title. Nowadays, the Pei family has a double title. It is still a wealthy family in the Liang Army, worthy of the hard work of two generations of Dingguo Dukes. However, as a father, have you done anything worthy of this glorious surname? "

Emperor Kaiping suddenly slapped the armrest of the dragon chair and cursed sternly: "Trash!"

Pei Rong kowtowed as if pounding garlic, and wailed: "Your Majesty, I am a waste, please spare my life!"

Emperor Kaiping said with disgust: "In view of the Pei family's efforts and achievements over the past hundred years, I don't bother to pay attention to your previous dealings with those traitors. Today you dare to stand in this palace and talk nonsense. You

Do you think I am a foolish king?! Don’t you want Pei Yueming to be punished? He is standing next to you. Ask your son if he is willing to spare you!"

Upon hearing this, Pei Rong immediately straightened up, turned to look at Pei Yue, and stammered: "Brother Yue, my father is confused. You shouldn't listen to other people's instigation. You can't watch my father die!"

At this time, all the courtiers who could see Pei Yue focused their attention on the young man, wondering how he would answer.

Pei Yue looked at Pei Rong with tears streaming down his face, and he didn't feel much excitement or joy in his heart.

He recalled the first time he met in Mingyue Pavilion. This man treated him like a pig or a dog and was extremely humiliating.

I remembered that Mrs. Li in Ding'an Hall wanted to destroy everything about herself through filial piety.

I remember how panicked I was when the peach blossom disappeared.

I think of Yang Hu’s father, Yang Dacheng, lying in a pool of blood with his eyes wide open.

I think of the cries coming from dozens of households in Green Willow Village.

Thinking of Fang Rui who had his throat cut by himself.

Thinking of those comrades who died in the Hengduan Mountains.

Thinking of the trembling and endless planning every day and night.

Most importantly, he has never forgotten the original owner of his body, the helpless young man who was tortured for thirteen years and was so bruised that he was worse than dead.

He took a deep breath, and a cold and sad voice echoed in the hall: "Fourteen years ago, you lost your military position due to your own lack of ability. You have not reflected on your own problems, and you dare not blame those who you cannot offend.

People who got married regarded me as a disaster. Instead of fulfilling my responsibilities as a father, I allowed the servants in the house to abuse me. From childhood to adulthood, I have lived in fear. Even though I am a young master,

They don’t even have enough to eat, and they live worse than pigs and dogs.”

"When I grew up, the old lady was afraid that I would be tortured to death by you, so she asked me to leave the house and live another life. However, you still refused to let me go, and even colluded with the bandits and wanted them to kill me. In order to protect me,

Many farmers are dead. They only know how to grow crops, but how can they know how to fight? Forty-seven lives were lost just like that."

"The righteousness of father and son weighs on me, and I can't do anything. But I never thought that people could be so cruel. You saw that I got a title, and you even wanted to destroy me. At this point, what shame do you have?

Call me father? You have always wanted to use filial piety to suppress me and force me to continue to live a life that is worse than a pig or a dog. Today I will tell you clearly."

"I, Pei Yue, have renounced the Pei family from today on, and I will have nothing to do with you from now on!"

"I am loyal to Daliang and to Your Majesty. For this reason, I am willing to shed my life and blood, but you don't want me to intercede for you today."

"What you ended up with today is unforgivable and you deserve it!"

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Two lines of clear tears slowly flowed down Pei Yue's cheeks.

His lips were pursed tightly, and his expression was extremely determined.

The entire palace was filled with dead silence, and the officials were shocked and speechless.

These people who have been working in officialdom for more than ten years or even decades have never thought that one person's words can touch people's hearts so much, especially when these words come from a fourteen-year-old boy.

The honorable class train on the right seemed so quiet at the moment. From Wang Pingzhang on down, Lu Min, Gu Liang, Li Binzhong, Guo Kaishan, Qu Jiang and even everyone were looking at Pei Yue quietly, and a hint of unbearability could be seen in their eyes. What's more, his eyes were red, and Gu Liang seemed to feel the same, because he was also a concubine back then, and he knew the hardships of this status. If it hadn't been at the court meeting, maybe he would have rushed forward and tore Pei Rong into pieces.

Pei Rong's face was ashen. After Pei Yue said these words, he knew that no one could save him.

Luo Ting, the right-hand governor, stared at Pei Yue with a deep appreciation in his eyes.

After a long time, Emperor Kaiping, who was sitting on the dragon chair, said: "Lock Pei Rong into Shanglin Prison."

The imperial guards stepped forward to lift up Pei Rong who was lying on the ground. He suddenly struggled violently and kept begging loudly for mercy. Emperor Kaiping did not execute him, but spared his life. However, the panic on his face at this moment Extremely intense.

There are several prisons in Kyoto, including Taishitai Pavilion, the Ministry of Punishment and the Kyoto Prefecture. There is only one courtyard in the palace where criminals and concubines are imprisoned. Shanglin Prison is not in Kyoto. It is located in the Imperial Palace of Xingliang Prefecture. Next to the mausoleum, anyone imprisoned will never be released for life, and the place is extremely terrifying and cruel, and the prisoners are worse than dead.

At this moment, no one spoke for Pei Rong, and he was allowed to be dragged out by the imperial guards.

The court meeting finally came to an end, and as the internal prison trumpet sounded, the officials began to exit Chengtian Hall in an orderly manner.

Because Pei Yue was in the front of the hall, he was one of the last people to leave Chengtian Hall. He came to stand outside the hall and looked up at the sky.

It was dark when we arrived, but now the sun was shining brightly, and the sunshine in late October was still quite warm.

Gu Liang walked to him, raised his hand and rubbed his neat bun, and said gently: "It's all over."
Chapter completed!