Dong Gong Mei

Chapter 863 The prince is here to interrogate you

She was calculating quickly in her mind, and her tone was extremely sincere: "I know that your Excellency wants to close the case, and I also want to close the case as soon as possible! But I really don't know about this! Your Excellency said that I committed murder, and there are both witnesses and material evidence, so Can you tell me who the witness is?”

Cui Andao was at a loss for words. The case was full of doubts. Judging from his years of experience in solving cases, there was probably some more secretive truth that he had not uncovered.

But the emperor and the prince both saw it with their own eyes, so he couldn't question the emperor and the prince, right? He picked up the case file, took another look at it, and said, "The physical evidence has been destroyed by you in public, how dare you ask me?"

Zhao Xi raised his eyebrows slightly, becoming even more confused: "Did I destroy the evidence?"

Cui Andao sneered: "Otherwise? If you hadn't destroyed this physical evidence, I'm afraid your majesty would have directly convicted you. Why would you let me try you?"

The situation became increasingly unfavorable. Zhao Xi bit his lip slightly, thought for a moment, and then asked, "What about the witness?"

Cui Andao raised his hand and motioned to the hearing room: "Miss Gu and the eldest princess, these two are witnesses. You killed Pei Cairen with strange poison in the secretary's cabinet. Everyone saw it with their own eyes. This is a denial." It’s incredible!”

Zhao Xiwei then looked at the banquet: "Miss Gu? Eldest Princess?"

The eldest princess only thought that she wanted to stop the Zhao family's crime, so she sighed: "Sister Wei, I know you are kind-hearted, but the Zhao family treats you like this, do you deserve to die for them?"

Zhao Xiwei's eyebrows moved again, Zhao family?

The eldest princess added: "I know you regard Zhao Ziyi as your biological father, but has he ever regarded you as his biological daughter? Oh, Zhao Ziyi is so ambitious that he can even poison his unborn biological son. You are an illegitimate child who has been raised outside since childhood. Girl, can he not take advantage of me? Sister Wei, think about it, is it worth dying for such a person? "

After hearing these words, Zhao Xiwei was stunned: "Zhao Ziyi?" It seemed that there was such a name... illegitimate daughter... biological father... There was a dull pain in her head. In her vague memory, she seemed to remember .

Her father is Zhao Ziyi!

Her mother is dead! Before he died, he entrusted her to her biological father!

As for the latter part, she couldn't remember it no matter how hard she thought about it. Everything related to it was like a vine that grew to climb up the wall and was suddenly cut off.

She asked tentatively: "My father...where is he now?"

"Your father is in prison now." Cui Andao has a good temper. "You are all important prisoners and cannot meet each other to prevent collusion in confession."

"My father is also locked up?" Zhao Xi frowned slightly. Does that mean that she can only save herself now?

But...she doesn't even know what this is, so how can she save herself?

"Then may I ask, my lord, these witnesses, did they all see me murder with their own eyes?"

Mrs. Hou became very angry when she heard this. Is there anyone so pretending to be stupid? ! As soon as he pulled the veil, he started to cry again: "Sir, you have to make the decision for our Pei family. Your Majesty said that you cannot let your mother-in-law die in peace..."

"Zhao Xiwei!" Cui Andao was so frightened by Mrs. Hou's cries that he was stunned and said in a cold tone: "The eldest princess is a witness, Miss Gu is also a witness! Even His Majesty and the Crown Prince are witnesses! Today's trial is You are just going through the motions. If you plead guilty, I don’t want to embarrass you, but if you deny it, don’t blame me for being ruthless—here comes someone!”

The officer responded and the torture instruments were brought up.

"Sir!" Zhao Xiwei's heart skipped a beat and he shouted, "There is something wrong with this case!"

Cui Andao himself felt that there were many doubts, and his expression also followed suit. Zhao Xiwei did not give him a chance to speak, and said anxiously: "As everyone said, since the prince and your majesty have seen it with their own eyes, it means that there is no need to interrogate directly." It’s enough to convict me! But your Majesty and the Crown Prince handed me over to the Tingwei Mansion. That’s because there’s something else that needs to be investigated carefully, sir!”

"If the interrogation fails, then I will be sentenced to death and the case will be settled in a hurry. Is this really good for you? What explanation should you give if someone impeaches me and tortures me to extract a confession?"

Cui Andao was hit in his weak spot and immediately hesitated even more. Zhao Xiwei's identity was not simple, he knew it, and he had full authority to judge the crown prince, but he did not dare to really make a mistake, but Gu Yuci was also the future crown prince, and he could not offend him.

Moreover, this case involves the truth about Queen Gu's death, so he can't be careless.

He then set his sights on the Censor, the Censor, and his intention to inquire was obvious - how can you resolve this case?

The Censor, the Censor, had a solemn face and his writing was as fast as flying. He turned a deaf ear to his request for help: "The lower official is only responsible for recording the case and supervising the interrogation process. As for anything else, he will not ask about anything else."

Cui Andao frowned, fearing that this hot potato was going to fall into his hands.

Zhao Xi looked at his nose with his eyes, his nose and his heart, and bowed deeply: "I'm not quibbling because I'm afraid of the crime. It's really that the case is too complicated. The former court and the harem are involved. A good trial may not be meritorious, but a wrong trial will definitely have consequences." Yes. So please think again!”

Cui Andao pressed his hands on the gavel, and some cold sweat broke out on his back.

Zhao Xiwei is right, this case cannot be closed hastily, it must be carefully examined...

Several people listening to the trial frowned.

In just a few words, the situation was completely reversed. This Zhao Xiwei is not a fuel-efficient lamp!

Mrs. Hou fell into grief. She was the person who most wanted to close the case, but she could not say anything more. She could only hold her face in her handkerchief and cry: "There are all the witnesses and physical evidence, but we can't count them yet." What? Miss Gu and the eldest princess saw it with their own eyes, and so did his majesty and the prince... She still insists on denying it... Couldn't it be possible for both the majesty and the prince to come in person to testify? "

Qin Shi, who was sitting on the left, spoke: "Sir, since the prisoner denies it, why not invite His Highness..."

Cui Andao interrupted him: "No! His Highness has confessed that this case will be tried by me!"

After saying that, he felt something was wrong - and Zhao Xiwei had already seen his weakness and took advantage of every opportunity: "Sir, how can you handle such an important case by yourself?"

With a "poof" laugh, everyone looked up and saw Gu Yuci smiling brightly. She looked at Zhao Xiwei, gently playing with the paperweight, half-smiling but not smiling: "Listening to what you said, it seems that you want to make the prince To interrogate you?"

Zhao Xi was slightly startled: "Prince?"

Mrs. Hou said anxiously: "Miss Gu, you must not do this! His Highness the Crown Prince used to dote on her the most. She deliberately denied it in order to lure His Highness to come forward..."

"But His Highness refuses to see her at all!" Gu Yuci interrupted, her smile was bright, and she couldn't wait to see a good show, "But Zhao Xiwei wants to see her, then I will make it happen for her!"

After saying that, he turned to Zhao Xiwei with a sarcastic look on his lips: "But what you have to understand is that the prince handed over the case to the Tingwei Mansion, which means that he doesn't want to give you a chance!"

Zhao Xiwei was still immersed in the shock of Mrs. Hou's words "The prince loves her the most": "What do you mean?"

Gu Yuci was so happy. She didn't expect the medicine to be so effective. Zhao Xiwei really forgot everything. Her smile became brighter and brighter, like a thousand spring flowers: "It's not interesting, I just gave it to you." Just be warned, His Highness may not look down upon you!"

Zhao Xiwei was confused.

And Cui Andao, who was presiding over the trial, was also in a dilemma: There is no trial tonight, why not let it end for now? Wait until tomorrow to give His Royal Highness the instructions and ask for permission before continuing?

Gu Yuci did not give him a chance to delay: "Come, please invite His Highness the Crown Prince and tell him that Zhao Xiwei wants to see him!"