Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 312 Keep Your Way

On the throne, looking at Xue Xuan with a calm face, Zhu Qiyu was also slightly surprised.

Until now, the court meeting was basically still under his control, but Xue Xuan's own confession was really beyond his expectation.

Frowning, Zhu Qiyu asked.

"What does Xue Qing mean by this?"

Apart from the Son of Heaven, all the courtiers of the clan present were also amazed.

Especially Ning Yanghou and Luo Tong were so shocked that they couldn't believe it.

Is this old man Xue crazy?
Among the ranks of civil servants, Yang Shan, Minister of the Honghe Temple, felt a certain intimidating gaze from the ranks of military ministers almost instantly.

Immediately afterwards, cold sweat broke out on his head.

You know, this Xue Xuan is different from others.

Because he was born in a master of Confucianism, he abides by the rules of etiquette and ethics, and he is influential in the court but not reused.

So besides Xu Bin, Yang Shan first looked for Xue Xuan.

In other words, this old master knows far more than what they want to make a fuss about the case of King Zhennan.

In any case, he never thought that Xue Xuan would say these words at this point in time.

But in any case, this time is the court meeting, and Xue Xuan is still one of the nine ministers, the Minister of Dali Temple.

What he wanted to say, no one in the court could stop him except the emperor.

Xue Xuan breathed a sigh of relief, and under the gazes of countless people, he strode to the hall, and after four prostrations, Fang opened his mouth and said.

"Your Majesty, let me tell you that this matter has to start a few days ago."

"At that time, King Guangtong and others had just entered Beijing and visited several mansions of relatives. Afterwards, Yang Shan, Minister of the Honglu Temple, went to the mansion of the minister, and handed over all the details of the case to the minister, asking him for assistance. Retry the case in North Korea."

"As the Minister of Dali Temple, I shouldn't have been interrogated privately, but Yang Shan said that the matter was of great importance, and he was afraid that it would be leaked. The King of Zhennan responded in advance, so two days later, he arranged for King Guangtong and King Yangzong to come to the mansion of the minister. Accompanying him is Chen Mao, Marquis of Ningyang."

In just a few short sentences, there was already a murmur of discussion in the court, and Chen Mao's face was even more gloomy and terrifying.

The few courtiers who were close to Yang Shan unconsciously stood a little further away.

However, Xue Xuan didn't care, paused for a moment, and continued amidst the discussion.

"At that time in the mansion, Guangtong Wang and others recounted the case in detail, and presented the key evidence. Ningyang Hou even provided security on the spot. It's time for a fair trial."

"The minister still hesitated and did not agree, but on New Year's Eve, Yang Shan came to the door again, accompanied by the son-in-law Captain Jiao Jing."

"The two of them said that if this case is uncovered, it will definitely cause the court to discuss it with the Tian family and His Majesty. Therefore, there must be someone in the court who obstructs the matter of avenging the injustice. I hope that I will be fair and help you."

"Therefore, I promised them that if the circumstances of this case are true, I will definitely withstand the pressure of all parties and make the grievances avenged."

"besides……"

The old man's tone was flat, as if he was talking about something that had nothing to do with him.

But some people couldn't sit still any longer.

Facing everyone's eyes, Yang Shan quickly stepped out and said.

"Your Majesty, this is a false accusation. Although I have visited Xue Siqing's mansion, I have never brought anyone there, let alone mentioned any cases. Your Majesty knows that this must be Xue Xuan, who made up a temporary accusation in order to clear himself of the crime. Your Majesty, please don't believe the false words."

Although Jiao Jing is the captain consort, he has no errands and is no longer qualified to go to the court, so he is not here.

So the only one who stood up next to him was Ningyang Hou Chen Mao.

Old Hou Ye said coldly with a dark face.

"Xue Xuan, do you know what nonsense you are talking about? How has this Marquis ever been to your mansion, and why has he ever served as a security guard?"

Facing the questioning of the two, Xue Xuan continued to speak calmly.

"Right and wrong, we have our own opinions. You and I are not the only ones who know about this matter. King Guangtong and King Yangzong were also there at the time, so we will know at the first trial."

As he said that, Xue Xuan glanced at Yang Shan and Chen Mao indifferently, and there was a hint of transparency in his cloudy old eyes, and said with a sneer.

"Yang Siqing and Chen Hou are so anxious to argue, because they are afraid that the old man will say that Yang Shan brought Jiao Jing over to discuss with the old man!"

Ning Yanghou and Yang Shan both froze, a little speechless.

Xue Xuan shook his head, but instead raised his voice, speaking loudly to the Son of Heaven.

"Your Majesty, at that time, Captain Jiao Jing and Yang Shan came to the minister's mansion. Besides discussing the case, they also talked about another matter."

"Jiao Jing said, now that the war has ceased, but the emperor has been unable to return to the south, there must be treacherous ministers in the court to obstruct this matter."

"He has already agreed with Marquis Guo Sheng of Cheng'an that he wants to reveal the case at the Zhengdan banquet. With the power of this case, he will stir up public opinion in the government and the public, promote the court discussion, and welcome the emperor back. Please help him."

Xue Xuan's words were more tactful, but everyone understood that the so-called courtiers' mischief was just an excuse, and what Jiao Jing and others really wanted to persecute was the emperor!
Therefore, as Xue Xuan's voice fell, the court hall, which was originally noisy and discussing, became strangely quiet, except Cheng'an Hou Guo Sheng's face turned pale.

On the throne, the emperor's face was expressionless, but everyone could feel the huge waves hidden under the calm.

However, it's not over yet, Xue Xuan continued.

"At that time, I still had the original attitude. If there is really a grievance in this case, as the Minister of Dali Temple, it is my duty to avenge the grievance. As long as the case is true, I will definitely interrogate it."

"Afterwards, there was a big commotion at the Zhengdan banquet. His Majesty ordered his ministers to assist in the interrogation. There were appraisal documents from the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple and witness testimony. Although the minister had doubts, King Zhennan had nothing to prove at the time and could not produce evidence to prove what he said. Therefore, the minister, Luo Tong, and Ningyanghou will finalize the case."

"Now it is found to be false, and I am willing to accept the crime!"

The old man was straightforward, knelt down on the ground, as if pleading guilty.

Zhu Qiyu was sitting on the throne, and couldn't help sighing softly.

Others could not understand Xue Xuan's actions, but after the self-report just now, Zhu Qiyu understood why Xue Xuan did what he did.

Because he is such a stubborn person!
Back then, he was able to fight against the powerful Wang Zhen for the concubine of a military household, which shows that in his heart, justice is more important than anything else.

Strictly speaking, everyone present, including King Zhennan and King Guangtong, didn't care what the truth of the case was. They only cared about the truth that was finally confirmed. What article to do.

But Old Master Xue is different, he cares about the truth!
He can use this case to cooperate with Ning Yanghou and the others to promote the return of the Supreme Emperor, because that was what he was going to do, and they came together because of the same purpose.

But it doesn't mean that Xue Xuan will approve of their method of falsifying injustice!

If the facts of the case were true, he was trying to set things right and clear the grievances, but if the facts of the case were not true, it was a complete scheming and intrigue.

This kind of thing, even if it is for a correct purpose, the old man would not bother to do it.

He has practiced Confucianism all his life, and he only follows one principle in his actions, that is, to be upright.

If you have a clear conscience, there is no one who can't speak to others when you act.

This is Xue Xuan's principle, so he dared to point this case directly at the Son of Heaven and the Supreme Emperor, and also dared to be honest with the court about the whole story.

He is a pure person who keeps the way in his heart and dies without regret.

That's right, from the moment he said these words, Xue Xuan was already ready to accept all the consequences.

He asked himself what he had done, and he had a clear conscience.

But he tried the wrong case and did the wrong thing.

If this case is true, then there is nothing wrong with what he did in the hall even if it was out of line.

But the case was not true, so his accusations against the emperor at the beginning were groundless speculations, which harmed the emperor's morality.

Right and wrong, he has his own judgment in his heart, even if others don't punish him, Xue Xuan will ask for punishment.

Such a person is actually not suitable to stay in the court.

But the problem is...

Zhu Qiyu knew in his heart that this case didn't have to be such a big deal.

With the help of Dongchang and Jinyiwei's power all over the capital, in fact, a few days ago, they found the case and got the evidence to reverse the case, which can be presented at the trial.

It was Shu Liang who was ordered to secretly confess to the King of Zhennan, telling him to just appeal for grievances at the court trial, but not to produce real evidence.
In terms of procedure, apart from being a little faster, Xue Xuan did nothing wrong.

As for the truth that Xue Xuan cares most about, it may not be the one that is presented to everyone now...

After hesitating for a moment, Zhu Qiyu passed Xue Xuan and set his eyes on Ning Yanghou and the others, with a slightly cold expression, said.

"Yang Shan, Minister of Honglu Temple, Chen Mao, Marquis of Ningyang, Guo Sheng, Marquis of Cheng'an, what justification do you have for what Xue Xuan said just now?"

　It has been changed several times, but it still feels almost meaningless. Xue Xuan’s foreshadowing was actually planted a long time ago. The old master and these conspirators are not in the same way. They just happen to be doing the same thing...

　　
　
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