The palace is towering and majestic, with black bricks on the ground and dozens of coiled dragon gold pillars supporting the dome. The huge palace actually seems a bit empty and cold.
The moment she stepped into the palace door, Xiao Lingyue's eyes swept over him calmly.
Unexpectedly, there were quite a few people in the hall.
Emperor Zhaoming sat on the dragon throne, condescending, with a cold and majestic expression. Below him were seven or eight officials in court uniforms, and the atmosphere was quite solemn.
Xiao Lingyue recognized a familiar face among the officials. Zhao Chengwei, the governor of Jingzhao Prefecture, had met her once.
There were also officials wearing official uniforms of the Ministry of Justice.
Judging from the style of official uniforms, all here are important officials of the court, and even cabinet ministers.
What happened to the Shen family actually attracted so many high-ranking officials from the court?
Xiao Lingyue was alert in her heart and did not look any further. She lowered her eyes and stepped forward to salute: "Anping has met your majesty. May your majesty be safe."
As soon as he finished speaking, in an instant——
The eyes of all the important ministers in the palace fell on her, their eyes meaning unclear!
There is inquiry, there are doubts, there is surprise, there is curiosity...
"..."
Xiao Lingyue kept her head lowered, feeling that the hairs all over her body were standing on end, and the ominous premonition was getting stronger and stronger.
Before she could think about it, Emperor Zhaoming's voice sounded with no distinction between joy and anger: "Get up."
Xiao Lingyue stood up.
Emperor Zhaoming asked coldly: "Anping, do you know why I urgently summoned you to the palace?"
Xiao Lingyue: "Anping doesn't know, please let your Majesty make it clear."
Emperor Zhaoming said in a cold voice: "Your father, Shen Zhijiang, knocked on the palace door today to complain, accusing you of murdering your biological grandfather, Nanyang Marquis Shen Wu! What do you have to say?"
The eyes of all the courtiers in the palace were focused on Xiao Lingyue.
Xiao Lingyue was stunned for a moment, then raised her head in disbelief: "Master Shen is dead?!"
How can it be......
Suddenly, an idea flashed in Xiao Lingyue's mind, and she immediately understood what was going on with such a big battle today.
Emperor Zhaoming had no reason to lie to her, what he said must be true.
The old marquis of the Shen family died.
Because of Emperor Zhaoming's extra kindness, the old Marquis's title is still there, and he is still a first-class Marquis of Northern Qin.
If there are questions about the cause of his death, this is a shocking murder case! The victim's status is extremely high, and neither the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple nor Jingzhao Mansion is qualified to investigate on his behalf.
It is understandable that Shen Zhijiang beat the drum to complain and complained to the emperor to ask His Majesty to come forward.
And the same...
If Shen Zhijiang insisted that the old Houye was murdered by "Shen Wan", Emperor Zhaoming would naturally send someone to bring her into the palace for questioning in order to find out the matter.
This is why the imperial army surrounded the inn and took a tough stance to invite her into the palace!
Xiao Lingyue's mind moved very quickly, and she connected the causes and consequences in an instant, and understood what was going on.
But she's still incredible.
...So the old Marquis, a shrewd, mercenary and mercenary man, actually died?
When did it happen? What was the cause of his death?
Emperor Zhaoming saw her shock and confusion at a glance, and looked aside: "Cui Li, tell me."
A middle-aged man wearing the official uniform of the Ministry of Justice stood up with a solemn expression: "Yes, Your Majesty!" This chapter has been completed!