The seemingly weak Princess Qin did not blink her eyes, but smiled slightly and asked Li Guang to lead the way.

At this time, Han Ying of the Xuanshi Hall was kneeling in the middle. The attendants exchanged glances and speculative looks. The emperor had been asleep for a long time, and when he saw that she and Zhou Yishui had arrived, he slowly opened his eyes.

"Princess Qin is waiting for the imperial edict. Lu Zhi will tell them again what you just told them."

Han Ying responded: "I want to report the crime of deceiving the king of Qin, protecting the ministers of the previous dynasty who have not surrendered, and secretly marrying the daughter of the Anyang Shi family."

Before he finished speaking, a layer of frost suddenly appeared on Zhou Yishui's face.

Even though Ti Zhen had expected it, he couldn't help being suddenly surprised. He smiled calmly for a moment: "Really? The crime of false accusation will be dismissed and investigated. Mr. Lu, please don't make false claims."

Han Ying bowed to the ground three times, raised his right hand and swore an oath, saying solemnly: "If I say anything false, I will be struck by five thunders and die. After your death, you will enter the eighteenth level of hell and never be reincarnated."

He spoke every word with great force, as if he had exerted all his strength.

"In the previous dynasty, the Anyang Shi family was extremely wealthy, but they mysteriously disappeared on the eve of being recruited by Emperor Gaozu. Their disobedience was clearly revealed. In the past, they had never taken refuge with the Emperor of Wei, but now they have taken refuge with the King of Qin. If the princess is really the Anyang Shi family, I’m afraid it will make people more speculative.”

"Your Majesty, I would rather believe that she has something than that that she has nothing. If it is really found out that Princess Qin is unjust, I am willing to be dismissed from my post and expelled."

The emperor naturally knew that this was terrible. If the King of Qin only had the support of his old ministers, even if he had disobedient intentions and launched a rebellion, he would still have to consider the cost of launching a rebellion.

But if it had the financial support of the Anyang Shi family, the resources would be inexhaustible, and the consequences would be so horrific that no one dares to imagine.

After thinking about it for a long time, his voice was steady and steady, "I will listen to what you say. If you make any lies, I will deal with it according to your oath! But since you said that Princess Qin is the Anyang Shi family, where is the evidence?"

All the voices fell silent, and the eyes of everyone in the palace were fixed on Han Ying.

His confident and cold smile made Ti Zhen feel her breath suffocating, and she heard him spit out a few words bitterly, "The maid of the Prince of Qin's Palace—Lixin!"

It seemed that Ti Zhen had known this, so he was not too shocked.

From where the light in the main hall came, a small woman walked up, wearing a new emerald blue servant's clothes. As soon as she entered the hall, she knelt down behind Han Ying and kowtowed twice.

There is also something strange in the emperor's eyes. Lixin was once a workman of Yang Siquan, but now she suddenly appears, but he doesn't know whether it is trustworthy or not.

He frowned and said, "Do you have any evidence?"

Lixin glanced at Ti Zhen angrily, "When Wang Baolin asked the princess whether she was an Anyang Shi family before she died, the princess did not deny it. Afterwards, it was said that Wang Baolin was killed by Wen Dairong's maid holding the piano, but in fact it was Qin The princess killed someone and silenced her! If I hadn’t been able to escape with some skill, I would have been killed by a sword at this moment!"

The muscles on the emperor's face twitched slightly, but Ti Zhen still smiled calmly, "Wang and I have been at odds for a long time. As her maid, how can your words be true? Not to mention whether Wang talked about Anyang Shi', even if we talk about it, can the words of a madman count?"

Yes, it’s a well-known fact that you can’t believe what a madman says.

Lixin chuckled, "Of course it's all nonsense, but since I dare to come, I naturally have first-hand evidence."

After that, she took out two account books from her arms, "These are the accounting records of the morning and evening period over the years. It clearly records all the expenses of the princess. Not to mention that the expenses during the New Year are already very large. The expenditure is also eight thousand silver."

In fact, ordinary silver turnover is nothing, but it is clear that Chao Mu Tai's expenditure has exceeded the emperor's expectations. The queen's expenses in the palace are only two thousand a month, and the princess's daily silver is only five hundred. Even if she has a natal family Subsidies, this is too much.

Han Ying smiled proudly. It was naturally difficult to find loopholes in Ti Zhen. However, Ti Zhen's biggest shortcoming was that he loved luxury. When he was in school, he almost looked different every day. Nowadays, becoming a princess is even more expensive, and there are countless rare treasures piled on top of your head.

Nature is hard to change, so it is natural to grasp it accurately.

Ti Zhen suddenly realized that the inexplicable fire in the accounting room was caused by this. The so-called burned account books were stolen by someone.

Han Ying continued: "This account book records that in the last month, the princess purchased fifty East beads, three hundred agate beads, twenty strings of red and green jade beads, ten Dzi beads, and others. There are countless gold and silver objects.”

"Let me ask you, the daughter of an ordinary merchant family can be so subsidized by her mother's family. She is as graceful and luxurious as the empress in the palace."

Han Ying narrowed his eyes slightly: "If the princess thinks this is not enough evidence, I also heard that in the princess's private treasury, there is also a spring belt colored jade pendant taken from the phoenix seal of the previous dynasty."

"That piece of jade was carved by the Anyang Shi clan who was recruited by the previous dynasty. Empress Murong personally ordered craftsmen to take a corner of the phoenix seal and carve it. It is unique. There is also a sentence on it, 'If you shine with the light of Xihe, you will enjoy happiness and happiness.' , it was inscribed by Anyang Hou Shi Tao to his granddaughter."

Ti Zhen naturally knew that the jade pendant was precious and of great significance. She had given it to Wen Yu as a token a few years ago. Suddenly she felt guilty, but she still managed to defend herself with a gentle smile. But before she opened her mouth, Han Ying seemed unwilling to give her a chance to argue. She immediately saw that Li Guang had ordered people to go to the palace to search for the jade pendant with spring colors.

"Your Majesty, look."

The emperor's eyes were touched by the texture of the jade pendant. All the relics of the previous dynasty were stored in the treasury. He had seen the phoenix seal that Han Ying mentioned, and it was indeed the same texture as this jade pendant.

The emperor frowned, "What do you say, Princess Qin?"

Ti Zhen said: "People are similar, and things are the same. Moreover, after the previous dynasty was destroyed, many treasures were smuggled out of the palace and sold. It would not be surprising even if I have this treasure."

Han Ying sneered, "Then the princess's expenditures can't be fake, right?"

Ti Zhen even disagreed, "There was a fire in the accounting room in the mansion a few months ago, and many account books were stolen. Who knows whether these stolen account books have been altered by others? Isn't it ridiculous to frame someone with this false thing?"

Han Ying shouted "Okay", stretched out his hand and slapped his hands twice, and a man turned around from behind the palace pillars.

Han Ying said: "Whether Princess Qin is the daughter of the Anyang Shi family, naturally the people around her know best."

The man bowed his head and lowered his eyes and said, "Long time no see, princess, do you still remember me?"

He looked up, and Ti Zhen was startled, with a sneer on his face, "Jiang Wencai..."

He didn't die.

"Exactly. Are you curious, Princess, as to why I'm not dead? Maybe I'm a lucky person. I was born with my heart on the right side, so I was lucky enough not to die. If I hadn't been rescued by Mr. Lu, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been in court. It’s time to reveal your true colors.”

Ti Zhen stared for a moment, "Really? I hope you won't destroy yourself."

Han Ying said: "Princess, do you still want to reminisce about the past?" After saying that, he looked at Jiang Wencai and said, "If you have anything to say, tell your Majesty immediately. You will never be wronged under the emperor's feet."

Jiang Wencai said: "Your Majesty, Cao Min's ex-wife is Shi Yuyao, the sister of Princess Qin. She once mentioned to Cao Min that the Shi family is the descendant of the Anyang Shi family. She concealed it to avoid turning it over to the treasury. I hope Cao Min Keep her secret."

"Cao Min originally thought that the couple had a deep love for each other, and had thought about keeping it secret. Unexpectedly, this matter reached the ears of the princess. In a rage, she insisted on putting Cao Min to death, and even caused her sister to be frightened and have a miscarriage! Together with Cao Min's Unfortunately, my mother also died. The reason why ordinary people survive is to seek justice for their mother and dead child!"

This is simply confusing right and wrong. Looking at his nonsense, Zhou Yishui snorted disdainfully, "Really! Is the princess's sister so angry that she has a miscarriage, or is she so angry that you and Miss Lin are having a miscarriage?"

Zhou Yishui laughed, "Since it only concerns the princess, then why was Miss Shi Er in the Lin Mansion on the day of her miscarriage! The Lin Mansion can all testify to this matter."

Then he knelt down solemnly and said, "What your Majesty says is untrue, how can you believe it so easily!"

Jiang Wencai disagreed, "Mr. Zhou's wife is the cousin of the princess, and Mr. Lin is your subordinate. Naturally, you can do whatever you say, and how dare you disagree?"

Zhou Yishui: "You!"

"But you are still protecting the guilty woman at this moment. It shows that you have been planning to stay in Chang'an for a long time, right?"

After Jiang Wencai finished speaking, there was already a look of anger on the emperor's face.

After Jiang Wencai noticed it, he glanced at Zhou Yishui coldly, "As a pawn of King Qin, if Shi really deceives the king, you will be the first one to help him, how can I tolerate you!"

His words were like sharp steel needles piercing Zhou Yishui one by one, causing Zhou Yishui's originally pale face to flush with eagerness and anger. Just as he was about to speak, he was stopped by the sound of thunder on the stage.

"How dare you! You are not allowed to quarrel here and there in the main hall!"

The emperor looked at Ti Zhen and said, "The jade pendant may be a coincidence, but what explanation do you want to give to Jiang Wencai's testimony?"

"Why do I need to explain?" Ti Zhen looked respectful and said with a smile: "Everyone in the capital knows that I am opposed to his marriage to his younger sister. For a person with resentment and hatred, his statement will inevitably be false."

Jiang Wencai bit his lip slightly, and immediately peeled off his clothes to reveal the wound, "If words can be faked, how can this hidden arrow wound be faked? If your Majesty doesn't believe it, you can ask the imperial doctor to check whether it is an old injury from a few months ago. It is definitely not something that ordinary people can fool. !”

Immediately, the emperor's deeply furrowed face suddenly burst out with a coldness like a cold light, "Send the imperial doctor to examine the injury!"


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