When the emperor heard this, he looked at Xibohou beside him: "Xibohou, is what he said true?"
When Xibohou was an official in the court, he was also involved in investigating the case of King Liang. Hearing this, he nodded: "There is indeed no such person in the records."
The Prime Minister wiped the cold sweat from his head, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you very much, Xibohou, for speaking up."
Xibohou waved his hand: "Prime Minister, there is no need. I am just telling what I know. As for whether it is the truth or not, no one can say for sure except for the person involved, right?"
Although he and the Prime Minister have known each other for many years and worked together in the court, he believed what Hua Yanxi said more than these.
The Prime Minister's wife and the Queen Mother are biological sisters. So what kind of role did the Prime Minister play at that time to mediate between them? Just thinking about it makes people go numb.
But even if this is the case, if no evidence is found, then the Prime Minister is innocent, but Hua Yanxi will be involved in a lawsuit. This is why several princes dare not speak out.
The emperor pondered for a moment and looked at Hua Yanxi: "Since you said this at this time, you must know something, right?"
Hua Yanxi nodded: "Yes, Father, although this matter is an old thing, some things cannot be faked. We can start with the witness verification. If Father trusts his daughter-in-law, please let her
Come check this out."
"How long do you need?" the emperor said solemnly.
After thinking for a moment, the emperor said: "This matter is old and it is really troublesome to search for evidence. I will give you three months. In addition, I will order the Minister of Dali Temple and the Governor of Jingzhao to work with you to handle the case and let them fully cooperate.
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Hua Yanxi was about to speak, but the Prime Minister on the side suddenly said: "Your Majesty, the fifth prince's concubine is guilty of a crime, how can she investigate the case? Besides, this matter was directed and acted by her, and she just said it to get away from guilt.
lies.”
Hua Yanxi looked at the Prime Minister amusedly: "Is the Prime Minister afraid that I will find something, so he will object in such a hurry?"
"No matter how sharp-tongued you are, it's useless." The prime minister said, looking at the ministers behind him: "Do you think it is appropriate for the fifth prince and concubine to investigate the case?"
After all, someone who wanted to give the Prime Minister some face finally stood up.
"Your Majesty, what the Prime Minister said makes sense. Now the public is justified in this case, and the mother-in-law is justified. Even if the Prime Minister has doubts about this matter, another person should be sent to investigate. The fifth prince's concubine is indeed inappropriate now."
"Your Majesty, not to mention whether the Prime Minister is right or wrong now, but the fifth prince's concubine failed to find evidence in the Prime Minister's Mansion today, which has already violated the law. Even if there is an investigation, the fifth prince's concubine must be temporarily detained until the outcome of the investigation.
After coming out."
"Your Majesty, the fifth prince's concubine is a prostitute after all. If she is asked to investigate such a big case, wouldn't it make the world laugh at the fact that I have no one in the court?"
"I second the proposal."
In this regard, the Yang family and several princes had nothing to say.
After all, there is no evidence now. Even if they are convinced, without evidence, they still cannot directly convict the Prime Minister. Then Hua Yanxi is at fault and cannot investigate the case.
The emperor's eyes glanced sharply at everyone, feeling bored in his heart. After falling on Hua Yanxi, he softened slightly and said, "What did you say?"
Hua Yanxi said: "What the adults said is certainly reasonable. There are many capable people in the court. Naturally, this case must be handed over to capable people."
He also wants her to contribute. He used Ye Yibai as a shield before, but now he just appoints her directly. It's too rude.