"Your Majesty, the three families of Huang, Ma and Wei can all testify. Zhou Chen ordered people to kill the three sons of Huang, Ma and Wei. Wei Yushi couldn't accept that his children were killed, so he hit the ground and died on the spot. These are all solid evidences.
, Your Majesty can summon people from the Huang, Ma, and Wei families to go to the palace and ask for help."
Lai Mingcheng's words were organized and logical, but Emperor Qing did not give the order immediately.
At this moment, one of the officials suddenly walked out.
"I have my original intention and I want to report it."
This person is the Prime Minister of Dali Temple. His rank in the main hall is not high, but Dali Temple is also a department with real power.
Emperor Qing's words were concise and concise: "Speak."
The Prime Minister of Dali Temple held up a memorial and said: "Your Majesty, the family of Ma Wan, the official doctor, came to report yesterday, saying that Ma Wanzhong was assassinated in his sleep yesterday. The assassin was one of his concubines, and he
The reason why his concubine killed him was because the man in the horseman was a poisonous man who killed himself and his concubine's son, so this concubine held a grudge and assassinated Ma Wan."
Another person came out to report: "Your Majesty, Tao Fang, the minister of the Ministry of Punishment, has this report."
"allow."
"In the early hours of this morning, Mr. Huang, the Minister of Criminal Affairs, hanged himself at home, leaving behind a suicide note. The suicide note stated that he knew that he had sinned so deeply that he had no face to live anymore and just wanted to die. According to the suicide note,
Everything that happened in the Huang Mansion was done by him alone and had nothing to do with others. The collapse of the Huang Mansion was not caused by manpower, but because of his heavy sins and the thunder from heaven as punishment."
Someone from the Metropolitan Procuratorate also made a report, saying that the eldest son of Wei Yushi had reported that there was a sudden epidemic in his family, and that Wei Yushi and many family members had died of the disease.
"you you you……"
Lai Mingcheng was shocked by the words of these three people, especially the last words of the censor who was also a colleague of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, which made him even more traumatized. He pointed at him, trembling all over, but could not say a complete sentence.
The sudden change in the direction of the wind in the palace caught most people off guard. The three families of Huang, Ma, and Wei took the responsibility on their own initiative. No one would believe it if there was no pressure from behind.
Except for Lai Mingcheng, who was shaking with anger and glaring at the three people, the other officials lowered their heads and remained silent, not wanting to get involved at all.
Emperor Qing spoke.
"Yushi Lai said that the affairs of the three families of Huang, Ma, and Wei were all done by Zhou Chen, but the three of you said that the affairs of these three families were internal problems of their own families. Who of you should I believe?
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Lai Mingcheng shouted: "Your Majesty, everything the veteran said is true."
"Listen to what you mean, you were at the scene when the incident happened. Otherwise, how would you know this?"
"this?"
Lai Mingcheng was dumbfounded. Of course he was not at the scene. If he were there, how could he let such a ridiculous thing happen? But what he said was true.
"Your Majesty, I am absolutely telling no lies. If you tell a lie, you will be punished by God, Your Majesty."
"Okay, you have no witnesses and no physical evidence. How can I believe you based on your words? If you are not convinced, wait until you find conclusive evidence before submitting the memorial."
Emperor Qing waved his hand and made a direct decision. Then he immediately announced his withdrawal from the court and left quickly.
As soon as Emperor Qing left, all the officials slowly dispersed with their own thoughts. Only Yushi Lai could not accept the result and stayed where he was, still holding the memorial in his hand.
It's just that most people didn't look at him, but some looked at him with sympathy.
In fact, the matter is very clear. His Majesty does not want to punish Zhou Chen. What happened the night before, plus what happened in the court just now, how could it have happened so naturally without His Majesty's acquiescence.
As a Grand Master, he has some privileges, which is normal.
It's not like those relatives of the emperor have never done similar things, but who was severely punished in the end?
The status of the Grand Master is even worse than that of those relatives of the emperor and the country.
Just as Chen Pingping was about to leave the palace, Eunuch Hou suddenly chased her and said that he was summoned by His Majesty.
As soon as Emperor Qing saw Chen Pingping, he suddenly said: "Yesterday, I asked Eunuch Hou to bring an oral message to Zhou Chen and asked him to come to the morning court today, but he said that the old injury from the previous fight with Sigu Jian recurred and he could not go to court. Chen Pingping
, you just met him that day, but did you ever see him injured?"
"Your Majesty, Young Master Zhou is the Grand Master, and the old minister is a disabled person. How can we tell whether the Grand Master is injured?"
"Then you mean, he might be cheating?"
"I don't mean that, Your Majesty, maybe Young Master Zhou is really injured."
"Injured? Haha."
Emperor Qing showed a disdainful sneer, "Well, if he is injured and cannot go to court, I can't blame him."
"Zhou Yin's skills on the battlefield are good, but he is not as good in other aspects. I didn't expect that he would give birth to a son who is so outstanding. There is no second best in the world."
Chen Pingping apologized and smiled: "Your Majesty is so blessed that it is possible for a genius like Young Master Zhou to be born."
"So, I also have some credit for him becoming a great master, hahaha..."
Emperor Qing laughed endlessly. He was ridiculous for a while, and then suddenly changed his face: "I heard that when he went to the capital in Northern Qi, he had an affair with the eldest princess of Northern Qi. They were very romantic. Is this possible?"
"It is indeed true, but Mr. Zhou is still young, and it is human nature for young men to admire him."
"Indeed, he is about to be crowned and inherit the title, but he has not yet decided on a marriage. I heard that there are no elders in his family. I have to take this matter seriously. The Inspection Institute oversees all officials and is very concerned about the affairs of each family.
There are so many family treasures, which girl do you think is worthy of our little Grandmaster Zhou?"
Chen Pingping lowered her head, her eyes flashing with light, and she apologized sincerely.
"Your Majesty, this old minister is guilty. Please punish him."
Emperor Qing once again had an affable attitude: "What are you doing? I'm just asking you, what crime do you have? You are not guilty."
That's what he said, but his eyes were full of anger as he stared at Chen Pingping.
What he was dissatisfied with Chen Pingping was that Chen Pingping had already known Zhou Chen's identity for a long time, but when Zhou Chen came back that day, Chen Pingping met Zhou Chen but did not report anything to him.
When the Grand Master returned to Kyoto, he did not report such an important thing. What did Chen Pingping want to do? Whose Inspection Institute is it?
Chen Pingping lowered her head and didn't say a word of defense. Since Emperor Qing thinks you have a problem, then don't talk nonsense and just acquiesce.
"Old minister is guilty."
"okay."
Emperor Qing snorted coldly, but did not pursue the matter further.
"Send me the information of everyone who went to the Zhou Mansion that day. Don't make any mistakes or omissions."
"Old minister, I obey the order."
…………
Zhou Chen soon knew what happened at the court meeting, but he just smiled indifferently.
He naturally knew what kind of person Lai Mingcheng was. He was a talkative official who accepted death. He was an upright person who was not gregarious, but it also made him disgusted.
Regarding Lai Mingcheng's participation, he naturally has no thoughts of targeting or retaliating. His temperament is not so low.
On the contrary, in the court, there was no need for him to show up and explain himself, and someone would automatically absolve him of everything. This is the deterrent power brought by the Grand Master.
As long as he is not a great master, if something like the night before happened, even Fan Xian, who has a lot of fathers, would probably shed a layer of his skin.
Emperor Qing's attitude did not exceed his expectations. Even though Emperor Qing was extremely disgusted and dissatisfied with the Grand Master, he would never do anything to himself before he was absolutely sure.
He is different from Ye Liuyun. Emperor Qing could use the Ye family to restrain Ye Liuyun, but it was difficult for him to use Uncle Anyuan's mansion to threaten him.
"Tongquan."
"Master."
"Which house has the most beautiful oiran by the Liujing River?"
"ah?"
Tong Quan was confused by Zhou Chen's question: "Hua, oiran? Master, are you going to a brothel?"
"Why, can't I go to a brothel?"
"No, young master, aren't you a 'relapse of old wounds'? Isn't it bad to go to a brothel at this time and spread the word?"
"You said it was an old injury, and it's healed now. Stop talking nonsense, prepare the carriage, and go to the biggest and best brothel."
"Yes, Master."

Chapter completed!