In Jingzhao Yin Yamen, at this time, Eunuch Xu had already held a fly whisk and led several imperial guards to the court hall majestically.
The wise king had already ordered Zhang Qing and Zhang Feng to be summoned to the court at the same time, and asked them to kneel on the ground, ready to listen to the emperor's oral instructions together.
After everyone arrived, Eunuch Xu cleared his throat and said solemnly: "The emperor's decree is passed down, and the wise king will listen to it."
The wise king immediately led all the officials to kneel down and said: "I obey the decree."
Eunuch Xu said slowly: "Zhang Qing's case has shocked the government and the public, and made people suspicious, which has had a negative impact.
I order the wise king to solve the case within three days. If the case cannot be solved within three days, in order to calm public opinion and eliminate the influence, I will immediately sentence Zhang Qing to death. I admire this!"
"I accept the order."
The wise king said and led everyone to get up.
Zhang Feng suddenly trembled when he heard this oral instruction.
Zhang Qing, however, knelt straight. He raised his head coldly and raised his hands to Eunuch Xu. He was full of arrogance, "Please Eunuch Xu, tell your Majesty that if you want me to die, I have no choice but to die. But I am not guilty.
He was framed.
I didn’t kill anyone, even if the emperor wanted to give me death, I would still say that I didn’t do anything wrong and my death was in vain!”
Eunuch Xu immediately sneered and said, "Oh, according to Master Zhang, the emperor has wronged you."
Zhang Qing still straightened his back, kept a straight face, and looked upright, "That's not what I meant, but I was indeed framed by a villain.
I have been upright and upright throughout my life. I have looked up to heaven and bowed to people, but I have fallen to this! This is my fate. I have to accept my fate, but I always have a clear conscience. Everything I do is for the country and the people. I die without regrets.
shake!"
"Master Zhang, don't worry, you were wrongly accused.
The emperor is always fair and just, and never wrongfully accuses good people, so why would he execute you?"
As soon as Zhang Qing finished speaking, there was a sound like a clear breeze and a bright moon outside the courtroom.
Everyone looked up and saw that Chu Xuanchen, who was wearing a dark black brocade robe, had already walked in with Yun Ruoyue, Xiaodie, Moli and others in an imposing manner.
As soon as he walked in, the light beam from outside shone on him, as if he was bathed in holy light, making him dazzling like a star, like a god descending to earth.
Yun Ruoyue is also dressed in a chic and neat look, with an unparalleled elegance and extraordinary temperament.
When the wise king saw them coming, he immediately stood up and said, "Brother and sister-in-law are here. Can brother Huang prove Mr. Zhang's innocence?"
When Eunuch Xu heard this, he was so angry that his teeth itched.
Chu Xuanchen led Yun Ruoyue to the auditorium and sat down, then said: "Of course, I have found two witnesses, which are enough to prove Master Zhang's innocence.
Someone, bring the witnesses!"
As soon as he gave the order, Moli brought the two witnesses up.
When everyone took a look, one of the witnesses was holding a bamboo clapper in his hand, which looked like a night watchman; the other witness was ragged, unkempt, and holding a broken bowl in his hand, which looked like a beggar.
After Mo Li brought the people in, he pointed at the watchman and said, "Your Highness, King Xian, this is the watchman who was on guard duty at the gate of Zhang's Mansion on the night of the incident. His name is Chen Qi."
As he spoke, he pointed to the beggar and said: "This is the refugee who slept at the gate of Zhang's house that night. His name is Zhu Si.
Zhang Feng said before that Master Zhang Qing would drink with them at Yihonglou as soon as it gets dark.
It was almost dark at Xu hour, but Chen Qi and Zhu Si could prove that Master Zhang Qing was called away by Zhang Feng in the middle of the night.
They can prove that Mr. Zhang never left home before Zishi!"