Hou Ye's palm heart is a black lotus

Xiao Chengxuan didn’t know what was written in the testimony, but it was obvious that he had been dragged into it!
He suppressed his panic and kowtowed to defend himself:

"Father! I have been wronged! I have no grudge against General Huo, how could he be so cruel!?"

After a brief shock, everyone looked at each other.

Yes!

Although Xiao Chengxuan and Huo Yucheng were not very close, they were definitely not enemies.

Why did he go to so much trouble to take Huo Yucheng's life?

Especially since he was personally supervising the case at the time, if he had done anything wrong, wouldn't it be found out immediately?

No matter how I put it, it doesn't make sense!

Murong Yang also stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, calm down. This file is just Xu Jie's story. Don't believe it completely. There may be some hidden secrets in it. Who knows?"

This is not entirely without truth.

Xu Jie is doomed to die. At this time, he suddenly reveals these shocking inside stories. Who knows whether they are true or false?

Framing someone is a common tactic used in official circles...

"Lord Murong, do you mean that I made a mistake in the interrogation and gave you something fake to appease Your Majesty?"

Xu Fengchi suddenly spoke, his words were sharp and he showed no fear towards this second-rank commander-in-chief.

Murong Yang frowned immediately: "I didn't say that!"

"Isn't that what you meant just now?" Xu Fengchi narrowed his eyes slightly, with a cold light in his eyes. "The Censorate worked all night, and the Ministry of Justice carefully examined it, and did not dare to slack off. How come it has become untrustworthy in the hands of Lord Murong?"

"you!"

Murong Yang was speechless for a moment.

He is in a high position and has great power. How could he be choked by someone of Xu Fengchi's level? Taking a deep breath, Murong Yang suppressed his anger and said in a deep voice: "This is a serious matter. I am also cautious. That Xu Jie is cunning and treacherous, and has no integrity. What can't he do?"

Xu Fengchi laughed.

"Master Murong is right. Xu Jie is indeed a disloyal and treacherous man. For the sake of his own glory and wealth, he even betrayed his fellow countryman and benefactor."

As he spoke, his eyes turned and fell on Xiao Chengxuan who was still kneeling there.

"In just three years, Xu Jie has been promoted continuously. If he hadn't had someone's help, how could he have risen so quickly?"

Even a fool could tell that these words were referring to Xiao Chengxuan.

But Xiao Chengxuan naturally couldn't admit it.

He lowered his head, his mind racing.

In this situation, he must first get himself out of it!

At this time, Xie Pei also spoke up: "Your Majesty, what His Royal Highness Prince Qi said is not without reason. Xu Jie's testimony alone is not enough. But I believe that given Lord Xu's character, he would not lie. Unfortunately, this incident happened a long time ago, and things have changed. I am afraid that some things will never be found out..."

His words seemed neutral, but in fact he was still trying to excuse Xiao Chengxuan.

——Those involved in the case back then were either dead or injured. How do we investigate?
What's more, if it was really Xiao Chengxuan who did it, with his methods, there would definitely be no trace left.

Even if Xu Jie pleads guilty and even identifies him as the mastermind behind the incident, without more evidence, everything will be in vain!

The ministers secretly exchanged glances, and were all thinking in their hearts how to express their opinions and decisions in such a situation.

For a moment, the court was filled with a strange atmosphere.

Finally, Emperor Mu Wu stared at Xu Fengchi and asked, "Does Xu Jie have any other evidence to support what he said?" (End of this chapter)