"I have absolutely no intention of doing this. Please give me a clear warning from your Majesty!" While he was begging for mercy, another minister also said quickly: "For the record, Your Majesty, I all thought that Prince Lian was out to train the Crown Prince and had absolutely no idea.
He has such wild ambitions, and all the ministers have been deceived by him."
His words were recognized by the others, who knelt on the ground and kept nodding. However, no matter how they defended themselves, Yinzhen's face remained as ugly as ever. After scanning around, he stared at Long Keduo, the only one still standing, and said:
"Longkodo, what about you, were you also deceived by Yunhu?"
Hearing that Yinzhen had changed his title, Longkoduo's legs softened, and he knelt on the ground and said tremblingly: "Returning to the emperor, I, like all the ministers, do not know the true intention of Prince Lian, but he was deceived by him and did what he did.
out……"
"That's enough!" Yinzhen interrupted Longkodo with a loud shout, and then walked up to the trembling Longkodo and said word for word: "They listened to Yunhu's words and were instigated by him. In my opinion, they are still merciful."
Excusable
, but you are my uncle, I have always respected you and never treated you lightly, but you colluded with Yunshu to deceive me and plot against my son, Longkodo, you are really smart.
, there is a seed!”
Listening to Yinzhen's extremely angry voice, Longkodo was extremely frightened and kowtowed repeatedly: "Your Majesty, forgive me! I deserve to die. I was just confused for a moment and it was not my intention. Please forgive me for the sake of my loyalty."
It’s my fault this time!”
"Loyal?" Yinzhen sneered, "Thank you for having the nerve to say these four words, I'm so ashamed for you." He was so filled with hatred that his words unconsciously became harsh. He hated betrayal the most in his life.
, especially being betrayed by those around him, and Longkodo undoubtedly committed this taboo.
Staring at Longkodo who kept kowtowing, Yinzhen barely suppressed the anger in his heart and said: "What kind of benefits did Yunzhen promise you to make you listen to him like this?"
Longkodo didn't dare to answer and kept kowtowing. However, his appearance did not make Yinzhen calm down. Instead, it made him even more angry and resentful. He pointed at him and gritted his teeth and said, "You won't say it, right? Okay! Okay! I really have one."
Good uncle."
After that, he pointed to a group of ministers and said, "What about you? What benefits did Yunzhen promise you?" The ministers dared not answer, but kowtowed one after another, asking for Yinzhen's forgiveness.
As long as Yinzhen thought that Hongli's death was related to these people, he couldn't get rid of the tone in his heart. He said in a cold voice: "Every one of you has studied, and many of you are from the imperial examination. You should know that benevolence, loyalty, filial piety
'Etiquette, justice and integrity'
These seven words, but you ask yourselves, which of these seven words have been fulfilled? Is it loyalty or filial piety? Is it etiquette or righteousness? According to me, you have not fulfilled any of them. On the contrary, you have learned the trick of deceiving the emperor.
Disregarding your abilities!"
The ministers were scolded so hard that they could not lift their heads, but Yinzhen was still angry. He paced back and forth in the palace with his hands behind his hands. Every step he took was like stepping on the hearts of the ministers, making their already overwhelmed hearts sink again.
One point.
Just when everyone was frightened, Yinzhen suddenly shouted loudly: "Here comes someone!"
Following Yinzhen's words, the door of Yangxin Palace opened, and a group of guards who were outside at some unknown time came in, waiting for Yinzhen's instructions.
Yinzhen closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, his eyes were filled with cold light, "Detain all these people and put them in the prison of the Ministry of Justice to await trial!"
His words not only shocked the ministers, but even Yunxiang's expression suddenly changed. He knew that it was a matter of Hongli's life and death. Even if these ministers were manipulated by Yunshu and did not intend to harm Hongli, the fourth brother also
He won't give up, but he never imagined that he would put all these ministers in prison. You must know that among these ministers, there are many people in high positions. Being imprisoned will have a great impact. It is not good for the imperial court.
The operation of affairs will also be affected.
Seeing the guards, he was about to take action. Yunxiang hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, although the ministers made mistakes, they were manipulated by others without any intention. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
"You don't have to say anything anymore. We'll discuss everything after the interrogation." Yinzhen's attitude was extremely resolute this time, and even Yunxiang's words couldn't make him change his mind.
As soon as they heard that he was going to be sent to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment, all the ministers panicked. Even Longkodo was no exception. He kept saying, "Your Majesty, forgive me! Your Majesty, forgive me!"
Unfortunately, no matter how they shouted or begged for mercy, they could not change Yinzhen's mind. More than a dozen ministers were all taken away by the guards. With so many courtiers being imprisoned together, there will inevitably be a lot of talk in the capital tomorrow.
After everyone was escorted away, Yunxiang said: "Your Majesty, although these ministers made mistakes, they only made mistakes in believing Yunhu's words. They did not intentionally deceive the Emperor."
The next moment, a mean voice sounded in Yunxiang's ears, "If they are not intentional, then I really don't know what is intentional, especially Longkodo. I trusted him so much in vain, and actually colluded with Yunshu and deceived me.
If I don't tell them, it will make Hongli die in vain. If I don't punish their crimes, how can I be worthy of Hongli?!"
"My dear brother, I know that the emperor is very sad because of the Crown Prince, but at most they are being used, and they do not intend to harm the Crown Prince. Besides, the Emperor has locked up so many ministers at once, leaving many positions vacant, which will inevitably affect everyone in the court.
operation of the business.”
Yinzhen stared at Yunxiang and said coldly: "According to your opinion, things cannot be done without these people?"
"My brother, that's not what I meant. It's just..." Before Yunxiang could finish what he said, Yinzhen already said: "That's not what I meant. Let other officials take the vacant positions. If you really can't handle it, leave it to me."
Come here, I will handle it. These people are colluding with Yunshu behind my back, and we must not tolerate it."
Yinzhen had already said this, but Yunxiang still said something and sighed: "Then what will the emperor do with Longkodo? He is always the emperor's uncle."
Yinzhen said coldly: "If he is loyal to me, he is my uncle. If he is not loyal to me, he is nothing."
Hearing this, Yunxiang understood what Yinzhen meant. Not only would Yinzhen show no mercy to Longkodo, he would also treat him more harshly than others.
After being silent for a while, Yunxiang said: "Tomorrow the three departments will interrogate Yunhu. Will the emperor go to hear the trial?"
Yinzhen did not answer his words, but just said, "Let's talk about it then."
Although the harem was not allowed to interfere with the previous dynasty, it did not prevent news from the previous dynasty from reaching the harem. By this time, everyone knew that Yinzhen was secretly investigating the cause of Hongli's death, and found out the relationship between Prince Lian Yunhu and Hongli.
This matter is regarded as the most important event since Yinzhen ascended the throne, so both the former court and the harem are fixing their eyes on tomorrow's Tribunal Tribunal.