Cheng Beiyu really didn't let King Yi expend much effort. After seeing the note given by Su Han, he followed the interrogation instructions above.
At the same time, he was reminded: "If you don't say it, someone will naturally explain it. For example, the person brought back from Fengwei Village who claimed to be named Cheng Nanhe has already relented, allowing him to take the lead.
, you’ll have no chance.”
Cheng Beiyu had long been shaken, but since he was a child, he had no opinion and was used to listening to his father's words. Therefore, when his father said that he was not suitable for running errands in the court, he went home obediently even though he felt a lot of reluctance in his heart.
He obeyed orders, but his second brother Cheng Donghui was more assertive than him. He asked to be released as an official earlier, and his cooperation with the Prince of Cheng'an County was also his connection and bridge.
When he heard that Cangque County became the territory of King Chen, he also reminded his father that things might change, so it was better to plan early. When the water channel in the mansion was discovered, he also reminded his father to stay away from the government.
Confrontation, but no one listens to his words. It’s not that he has no complex feelings, he’s just used to hearing them.
But at this critical moment of life and death, he still wavered. He wanted to live, not die, and he didn't want to die as a scapegoat for no apparent reason.
So he told what happened in Cheng Tianan's house.
King Yi raised his eyebrows and listened, while Sun Jizong beside him wrote down each item. The more he listened, the more frightened he became. He did not expect that the people in Cheng Tianan's family would be so courageous and do so many evil things.
Sun Jizong became angry when he heard him talk about the two previous magistrates who died accidentally during their tenure.
He couldn't help but said: "You, the Cheng family, really regard the king's law as nothing. They are all officials of the imperial court, and you can frame them like this."
Cheng Beiyu raised his lips bitterly and said: "In my father's eyes, you county magistrates are just petty officials, just a little bigger than ordinary people. Even if you are a prefect, he doesn't take it seriously. Besides, we are now working for Cheng'an."
When the prince is on an errand, once it is accomplished, all of us in the palace will be the first-class contributors. There will be no glory and wealth, and no one will dare to make mistakes. Naturally, all those who stand in his way are enemies, and he will not be soft-handed."
King Yi snorted coldly: "So, he still wants to return to the court and become an official."
Cheng Beiyu nodded and then shook his head: "Looking at my father's age, there should be no hope of being a court official again. But if Prince Cheng'an really becomes powerful, it is inevitable that he will get lifelong glory, and the Cheng family will also know how to do it."
Gaining glory and wealth can be regarded as a shining example, and your descendants will surely be glorious."
"Dream!" King Yi said bluntly.
Cheng Beiyu nodded: "Ever since I learned about the case involving the continent, I knew that the situation was definitely over. I had already reminded my father to stop immediately, but he was too obsessed with it and did not listen to the advice of the common people. Moreover, he came down before Prince Chen.
When we were in the vassal territory, we also participated in the sniper attack. Fortunately, His Highness King Chen was not on that ship, otherwise, something big would have happened."
"Ship?" King Yi couldn't help but frown. This reminded him of something.
That was when Uncle Huang sent word that they were going to take the waterway, but the first group they received was Uncle Hang and others. However, Uncle Hang said that they took two boats together, but they were on the river.
A ship hit a rock and suffered some damage. Fortunately, the people on the ship were not seriously injured, but a lot of things were lost.
It turned out that it was not an accident, but someone had done it deliberately, namely the Cheng family in front of them.
Anger welled up in his heart, and King Yi's eyes looked at Cheng Beiyu with a colder expression.
In the lobby, Cheng Tianan had already begun to shirk the responsibility, explaining the situation with uncertain words such as "heard, heard, maybe, maybe".
Xia Qing frowned while recording the confession.
Su Han, however, listened disapprovingly as Cheng Tianan, who was foaming at the mouth and talking nonsense, picked up the tea on the table and took a sip.
Just listen to Cheng Tianan say: "It's also true that people are old and no longer useful. When the children grow up, they will naturally have ideas. They don't have to listen to me. They are all acting outside. No matter who they interact with or cooperate with, they all have their own ideas."
You don’t need to talk to me, so I didn’t ask you anything. When they came back and mentioned it, they heard a few words, but it wasn’t complete.”
"So, you don't know anything at all?" Su Han knew that he was messing around, but she was not worried at all, because she knew that there was still a weakling, and what he said along the way was more comprehensive than anyone else.
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"Of course I don't know. I'm just spending my old days in this house." Cheng Tianan said with his eyes closed.
"You are really blessed. Even if you look like this, you still have a son to take care of you. You can be considered a blessed person. But in the future, it may not be as you wish." Su Han said with a smile.
Cheng Tianan opened his eyes and looked at her: "Young Master, it seems that you don't understand the laws of Shengqin very well. No matter what the crime is, there are regulations that do not involve the family members. I don't think about what they do outside.
If you know, you can't be implicated. If you want to convict me, you can't."
"Really? But I also know that failure to educate is a father's fault. Lax discipline and poor supervision are also jointly and severally responsible. Don't you know?" Su Han said coldly.
Cheng Tianan frowned slightly, rolled his eyes, and then closed them.
At this time, someone walked into the lobby and presented the bright yellow imperial edict brought from the Cheng Mansion with both hands.
After Su Han opened it and read it, he curled his lips and said, "Cheng Tianan, you said this is your death-free order?"
Cheng Tianan opened his eyes, stretched his head to look at the table, and nodded: "This is it. This is an imperial edict given by the late emperor. It clearly states that I, Cheng Tianan, have made meritorious service to the country, and I issue this edict.
As a token of praise, if I make a small mistake in the future, I can use this order to avoid the responsibility for small crimes, ensure that I can enjoy my old age in peace, and it can also avoid the death penalty."
Su Han raised his eyebrows and nodded: "It seems that you know every word of this by heart. Okay, if you really have this thing, let's do the math and see how much guilt you have committed.
However, I would like to remind you that you will only be exempted from the death penalty once, and you will be punished heavily for a small crime. You'd better understand."
"Aren't you misunderstanding the holy will? This is the order to avoid death. No matter what serious crimes I have committed, I will be exempted from death." Cheng Tianan pointed at Su Han and said loudly.
"Old man Cheng, you don't know how to read or haven't read a book. Any fool can understand what this means. Your ability to make trouble out of nothing is really great, but it's not easy to use here." Su Han
The corners of her mouth curled up slightly as she smiled at him.
"I want to see His Highness King Chen. You, a person with no title or title, have no right to interrogate me!" Cheng Tianan made another request.
"If you want to see him, you have to pass my test. If you can't pass my test, you are delusional to see him!" Su Han shook his head at him, looking annoyed.
"You, you are unreasonable!" Cheng Tianan said loudly and extremely angry.
"Even so, what can you do? If you don't explain your plan to intercept King Chen in Panjiang today, you won't be able to live." King Yi's voice came from outside the hall.
Cheng Tianan immediately turned around and saw him striding in with his hands behind his back, while Cheng Beiyu was being escorted past the hall and toward the cell.
He suddenly felt like a thunderbolt struck him, and knew that he was going to be doomed.
"What about Panjiang interception?" Su Han asked King Yi.
He handed the confession to her and then pointed at Cheng Tianan: "Today the king must know the truth, Cheng Tianan, you can't do it if you don't tell me."
"Needless to say, since he is a dog sent by someone else, if he bites each other, it is like a dog biting a dog. Come here, take him to the square in the town. When noon comes, kill him!" Su Han said domineeringly.
King Yi didn't think there was anything wrong and waved his hand. Someone immediately stepped forward and held Cheng Tianan down while he was still calling. Yun Shi also ran over and quickly stuffed a pill into Cheng Tianan's chest.
He didn't leave the yamen, I just watched him open his mouth, but couldn't hear a sound.