Sang Jingyu and Luo Li were startled when they heard this. If Xu Kai used the law to argue the matter, this matter would be really difficult to handle.
One was just a gangster who made fun of him, while the other was a murderer in public. Even if he received the same punishment, Li Xuan would still suffer a big loss.
But what Xu Kai said was very reasonable, and it was impossible to refute it for a while.
The little emperor's eyes lit up: "Haha, this is a good idea, then we must act according to the law! Xu Kai, if you molest these two girls, go to the prison and stay there. When will you accept the punishment and then get out!"
As for you..." The little emperor pointed ferociously at Li Xuan: "You should have heard of the law of murder for life, right?
It’s a pity, you can’t escape death no matter what!”
"Yeah?"
A look of disdain appeared on Li Xuan's face, "I remember that there is a law in the Yunteng Empire. No matter what crime it is, it can be compensated with meritorious deeds. Am I remembering it correctly?"
Everyone looked at each other and saw that they were all nobles who were obsessed with pleasure and knew only a little about the laws of the empire.
However, someone raised his hand and said, "Yes, there is this law.
Article 991 of the Imperial Code states that all crimes other than treason and regicide can be paid for with meritorious deeds!"
"Who are you?"
The little emperor looked over.
The man bowed slightly and said, "I am a minor official in the Department of Law."
It turns out that he is a professional, no wonder he is so familiar with Imperial Law.
The little emperor snorted coldly and said: "Even if there is this law, what can it do?
What achievements have you made for the empire? Let me tell you and see if it can atone for the serious crime of murder."
Li Xuan smiled faintly, but did not speak immediately. Instead, he looked at Xu Kai and the others and nodded one by one.
"One, two, three, four, five, six...hehe, counting the one we just killed, there are exactly seven."
Li Xuan showed a smile.
"What is he doing?"
Everyone was puzzled.
"Are you stalling for time?
How old is he and what contribution can he make to the empire? Besides, murder is a serious crime and must be compensated with first-class merit.
I think this kid must be thinking of some way to escape!"
There was a lot of discussion among the crowd, and they all felt that Li Xuan would be punished with death this time.
But Li Xuan glanced at the crowd and said calmly: "Your Highness, my merits, it seems not good for me to talk about them myself. Why don't you talk about them for me?"
Among the crowd, Xia Ruixue, whose face was ashen and had been wondering whether he should stand up or not, was startled and sighed helplessly in his heart.
"Let me tell you!"
Xia Ruixue separated from the crowd and walked between Li Xuan and the emperor.
"your Highness!"
There was a commotion in the crowd.
"Auntie!"
The little emperor's eyes lit up when he saw Xia Ruixue.
"Your Majesty..." Xia Ruixue bowed slightly to the little emperor.
The little nephew she had watched grow up was no longer the little kid who didn't understand anything when he first came to the throne. He was already a teenager. However, his stubborn and unruly character also gave her a lot of headaches.
Does the empire really have a future in the hands of such a young man?
Sometimes Xia Ruixue also suffers from this problem.
But even if he is being naughty, he is still his nephew and the legitimate heir to this empire.
Does Xia Ruixue have other choices?
Just like today, Xia Ruixue should have stood up earlier, but Xia Ruixue couldn't choose her side.
Even though she knew Li Xuan was right, Xia Ruixue was still a little uneasy about having the emperor fail to step down in front of so many people.
At this moment, Xia Ruixue felt a gaze. She looked over and saw Li Xuan looking over deeply, with an extremely complicated look in his eyes.
Xia Ruixue could only discern one look, that of disappointment.
Her heart trembled slightly, knowing that if she didn't do something, she might lose Li Xuan's friendship forever! As soon as Xia Ruixue appeared, many smart people felt that something was wrong.
The special status of this imperial princess makes people fear her.
Of course, the princess is nothing special.
There have been more than 800 princesses in the history of the Yunteng Empire, and none of them has done anything remarkable.
As for the officer status of Liumen, it is nothing. Although most of the nobles present are people waiting to die, their status in the government or military is much higher than Xia Ruixue.
What is really fearful is not the princess or the officer, but the identity of the current Queen Mother's biological sister! The Yunteng Empire belongs to the Emperor in name, but in fact it belongs to the Regent. In the final analysis, it belongs to the Queen Mother.
This is the consensus of every Yunteng person, ranging from officials and dignitaries to common people.
The emperor is too young, and it will take at least five or six years before he can take charge of the throne.
Although the regent has great power and his name is not justified, at most he is just a hard-working prime minister.
Only the Queen Mother had a legitimate name and great power. Both the emperor and the regent listened to her.
This woman is the true and true ruler of the Yunteng Empire! And Xia Ruixue is the Queen Mother’s biological sister and the person she trusts most! This identity is terrifying! Not only the onlookers are a little scared
Xia Ruixue, even the little emperor's eyes lit up when he first saw Xia Ruixue, and then he showed a timid expression.
At this time, the little emperor looked like a normal young man, not an unscrupulous and foolish king.
"Auntie, why are you here?"
The little emperor looked at Li Xuan doubtfully, and then at Xia Ruixue, with a somewhat anxious look on his face.
Xia Ruixue said calmly: "Your Majesty, I'm here to help Li Xuan count his achievements."
"Credit?"
The little emperor was stunned, and his eyes looked at Li Xuan even more erratically.
Everyone was in an uproar. It turned out that Li Xuan looked young, and he really had merit! I wonder what the merit was, and whether it was enough to offset the crime of murder?
Xia Ruixue sighed softly in her heart and said, "I was assassinated in Maplewood City last year. Your Majesty should know about this, right?"
"ah?"
There was a sound of surprise in the crowd.
"Who dares to assassinate Princess Xia Ruixue?"
"It's such a thing. No wonder I heard people say that the Eastern Province is a barbaric land. Even the princess dares to assassinate her. How audacious!"
The little emperor also said with a gloomy face: "Auntie, of course I know about this, those bastards all deserve to die!"
Xia Ruixue said: "That time, it was Li Xuan who saved me.
According to imperial law, saving the lives of members of the royal family can be counted as a first-class meritorious service."
Hearing what Xia Ruixue said, the little emperor was shocked and looked at Li Xuan in disbelief.
Not only the little emperor, but everyone was also shocked. You look at me, I look at you, they all don't believe it.
The scene where Li Xuan just set fire to the guards was witnessed by many people. Although it was terrifying, the strength shown was not too strong.
And judging from the fluctuations of spiritual power in Li Xuan, he is at most a foundation-building monk. Can he save Xia Ruixue?
Although many people don't believe it, Xia Ruixue said so, who dares to question it?