Emperor Ming Yuan sneered, "Suicide? I'm afraid not. What's the inside story? I've learned everything. Chu Mingcui confessed in prison, saying that Chu Shoufu was the instigator behind the scenes. Lao Wu killed her and refused to allow her to go to court for fear of confessing Chu Shoufu.
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Yuan Qingling held her sleeves with both hands, her fingers turning white, "Father, do you believe it? Do you really believe that the Chief Assistant is the envoy?"
"It's one thing whether I believe it or not. It's one thing if Chu Mingcui confesses. They can't be confused. No matter what Chu Mingcui said, it's a fact that Lao Wu killed her."
Yuan Qingling looked directly at Emperor Ming Yuan, and she understood in her heart.
The emperor knew Lao Wu's intentions, and he also believed that it was not Chu Shoufu who did it. However, he wanted to use this to blackmail her or Lao Wu into doing something that neither of them were willing to do.
She took a deep breath and said: "Father, Lao Wu is your son. Whether he is a murderer or not is up to you. However, my daughter-in-law is very sure that everything he did was for the court and the country.
He has no selfish motives, please be aware of this."
Emperor Ming Yuan smiled slightly, looked at her clear and resolute eyes, and said: "Well, let's put this matter aside for now. There is one more thing that I have to tell you first and ask for your opinion. If you don't agree, I won't
I will force you."
Yuan Qingling knew that the topic was entering, straightened his body and said: "You tell me."
Emperor Ming Yuan seemed particularly kind and gentle, and said: "It's like this. General Hu has been stationed in the north of Zhenbei and has made great contributions to the court. A few days ago, there was a good news that all the bandits in Zhenbei were annihilated. I gave him the title of
The Marquis of Zhenbei, please give me a reward, but the Marquis of Zhenbei does not want a reward, he only wants me to complete one thing for him."
Yuan Qingling's eyes flashed. Could it be that the Marquis of Zhenbei has a daughter...
Sure enough, Emperor Ming Yuan smiled and said: "The Marquis of Zhenbei has a son and a daughter. Major General Hu is already married, but the daughter is eighteen years old and has been stationed with the Marquis of Zhenbei, which delayed the marriage. The Marquis of Zhenbei once brought the fifth child, and he
He praised Lao Wu very much, so he inquired about my opinion. He wanted to betroth Miss Hu to Lao Wu as his concubine. Of course, I have to ask you about this first. If you agree, I will talk to Lao Wu.
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Sure enough, it's all a routine.
Yuan Qingling sighed in her heart, is it over yet? Chu Mingcui died, Chu Mingyang married, and now there is Miss Hu.
Looking at Emperor Ming Yuan's earnest but oppressive eyes, Yuan Qingling shook her head gently and said: "Father, if you ask me for my opinion, I will definitely disapprove."
Emperor Ming Yuan seemed to have expected it, and said: "Well, I'm just asking as a rule. If you don't agree, I will refuse the matter."
Yuan Qingling knew that things would not be that simple, so she stood up and said, "Thank you, Father, for your consideration."
Emperor Ming Yuan pressed his hands and said, "Sit down first, I have something else to say."
Yuan Qingling sat down and looked at him.
Emperor Ming Yuan said: "This matter is just mentioned in passing. It was not the main reason why you were introduced to the palace. What do you think I should do with Lao Wu who killed Chu Mingcui?"
Yuan Qingling said softly: "Father, you are his father, and you can deal with him as you say."
Emperor Ming Yuan thought about it for a moment, then looked up at Eunuch Mu Ru and ordered: "Muru, please convey my order and ask Gu Si to take people to the Prince of Chu's Mansion, imprison the King of Chu to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment, and let the Ministry of Punishment hear the case.