She is different from the empress in the history books

Chapter 72 Result 2
The nephew who was in charge of the Fifth Prince's Mansion, as well as the hot and unused stolen goods found in his home, and the brochures found in the merchant's home, have also been brought up.

This led to a new round of discussion. At this time, it doesn't matter whether the criminal admits it or not. What matters is that a few days before Chen Shang bought a large amount of kerosene, he did give a big gift to the nephew in charge.

It's hard not to be associated with buying qualifications through bribery.

The situation has become very clear.

Pei Rong didn't say a word the whole time. Even though the things found in her home had been inspected in turn, she didn't make excuses or plead guilty, but just watched the development of the situation quietly.

She knew that what Pei Wei wanted to deal with was her fifth younger brother. After all, he was the prince, enough to threaten Pei Wei's status, while she was just a princess. Even if she wanted to disturb the situation, she could only make wedding dresses for others.

The disadvantage in status has become her life-saving weapon at this time.

So she didn't say anything, she just wanted to follow Pei Wei's wishes and put most of the crimes on the Fifth Prince.

Similarly, the fifth prince, who knew he was in deep crisis, also took this into consideration.

He originally wanted to drag more people into the water, and muddy the water so that more people would save him.

Not to mention those families who really favored him, even those who are circulating his criminal evidence, which one has never accepted his gift?Which one has never attended a banquet in their palace?
These exchanges can be said to be ordinary gifts, and they may not be regarded as evidence of adultery.

Therefore, when Commander Shao sent his guards to read aloud the evidence of his close contacts with the other two families who were arrested, he shouted plausibly:

"If you want to accuse me, why bother? These two families are our brother's in-laws or mother's family, and they can be considered related to me. Their lives have not been going well in the past few years. Naturally, I can't just sit back and watch. How could I know that they had a grudge against His Majesty after we had been together a few times?

If I have to say, which big family in the hall has parents celebrating their birthdays and their children getting married, I have never gone through the ceremony?When my family held a banquet, which adult never gave a congratulatory gift?All of this should be regarded as evidence of adultery, so don't I have an affair with both civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty? "

Fortunately, Sangong has a transcendent status and will not betray the face of a prince.

In particular, the fifth prince was never a popular candidate for the throne. At most, he was next to a promising elder brother, and the third prince could give him a little favor back then.

But time has changed, Pei Wei has passed the three-year filial piety period since he ascended the throne, even if they had a few occasions with the fifth prince, it was very indifferent, and they hadn't even been to the door of the fifth prince's mansion for a long time, they just sent stewards to see him off Congratulations.

Zongzheng's heart skipped a beat, but he soon settled down.

He has more contact with the fifth prince, but he is not only a minister, but also from the Pei family, and the fifth prince is his junior.

How much can the elders care about the younger generation?And he really hadn't been involved in more things.Presumably Pei Wei also believed in this point, otherwise Zongzheng wouldn't let him sit firmly for so long.

As for the other ministers, some are frank and frank, but some are a little guilty. They don't necessarily support the fifth prince, but indeed, they have some contacts and have done some convenience for the other party. The fifth prince also more or less does things for them. Had some convenience.

For example, a certain courtier had a son whom he cherished very much. Unfortunately, the son's background was flawed and it was difficult for him to find a satisfactory position if he wanted to serve as an official. He once asked the fifth prince's in-laws to help arrange the arrangements - naturally, he had to go through the fifth prince's hands.

So he later returned the favor and did some small things for the fifth prince.

There was also a courtier who had no other fault. It was just that his nephew rode his horse and injured someone, and the injured died. It could have been smoothed over by spending dozens of taels of silver, but the other party's son had only been studying for a few days. The stunned young man felt humiliated and insisted on seeking justice.

It just so happened that the county magistrate in his hometown was recommended by the fifth prince. Although his family could also achieve innocence, but if he wanted to make his own children feel wronged, he asked the fifth prince to make the matter as perfect as possible. resolved.

And the iron mine that the Fifth Prince had concealed was exactly where the brother of the courtier's family was working.

But this was not concealed by his younger brother. In fact, the fifth prince had opened up the channel there. Everyone defaulted not to report to the court. His younger brother was just trying to save face. Can he be blamed for this?
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It's all similar little things, usually not obvious, but when something really happens, it's hard to tell clearly.

If the emperor wants to conduct a large-scale investigation, then they...

Pei Wei originally wanted to make a big investigation. He felt that these courtiers who provided convenience for the fifth prince should be damned, but they colluded with others in private while holding his job.

You know, if the maids in the palace dare to go behind the back of their godfather and godmother to interact with other forces, once they are discovered, they will be punished by death.

Pei Wei grew up in the hands of maids in the harem for a long time, and his cognition of the court was not consciously affected by these concepts. Even though he knew that the courtiers were not slaves, it was still difficult for him to get rid of his inherent cognition from the bottom of his heart.

Fortunately, Commander Shao, even if he is a martial artist from the common clan, has been in the court for so many years. He may not be able to play with some people, but he still has a basic understanding.

Since he passed the clue to Pei Wei by killing his brother, he has gained more trust from Pei Wei and can also say some words of advice to him.

Knowing Pei Wei's thoughts, he also tried to persuade him again and again.

Moreover, Pei Peng was unwilling to make such a big fuss. On the one hand, it would delay her leaving. On the other hand, Pei Wei's ability was not strong enough to control the situation. It really drove the courtiers into a hurry. No one knew what the result would be.

In short, Pei Wei's intention has not been achieved, and at this time, he can only reply to the Fifth Prince with a blunt face:

"Don't bother with others. Don't dwell on the past. Normal interpersonal interactions are fine. I just discuss the matter."

(End of this chapter)