Chapter 21 What is the eldest prince going to do?

"Long live the emperor!"

"Everyone is safe."

First, each official reported on the affairs within his jurisdiction to see what the emperor thought.

Crown Prince Xiao Xijin stood aside, listening carefully to the ministers' speeches and his father's responses.

"I have something to report." Chief Censor Liu walked slowly into the hall with his head lowered, holding a tablet.

"What's the matter?"

"What I want to talk about is General Gu."

Hearing this, all the ministers pricked up their ears.

Most people don't want to mention this matter, even the emperor hasn't said a word.

The assassination of the daughter of the general's mansion was a serious matter, so the emperor would naturally be concerned. But the assassin of the daughter of the general's mansion was the daughter of Minister Ye. Moreover, the two families were in a father-in-law and son-in-law relationship.

This Chief Censor was very bold, daring enough to mention this matter.

"Your Majesty, this matter of General Gu really shouldn't be handed over to the Dali Temple. This is a family affair between the Gu and Ye families. It's so disrespectful. After all, Minister Ye and General Gu are the father-in-law and son-in-law!"

Lord Liu, the Chief Censor, still remembers the day when his wife wanted to marry into the Gu family but was rejected, and he was extremely angry.

As the Chief Censor, although he was only of the fifth rank, he was also responsible for "enforcing the state's criminal laws, laws and regulations, and rectifying the court."

Most ministers were very respectful to him. After all, impeachment and supervision were matters of great importance.

The eldest son of the Gu family did not follow in his father's footsteps, but chose to take the imperial examination. He might not even pass, and might not have any great abilities in the future. Yet, he still looked down on his own daughter.

Now that you have said this, let's see how the Ye and Gu families can keep from falling out!
After hearing this, the ministers naturally took a deep breath.

Isn't it obvious that the Chief Censor is trying to sow discord between the Gu and Ye families? His words are clearly blaming General Gu.

Ye Mu stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, this is the murder of the general's daughter, and it is a serious matter. I discussed this with General Gu before sending the case to the Dali Temple for trial."

"It is because I did not discipline my daughter strictly that I caused her to listen to the evildoer's words and do this. The Dali Temple has always enforced the law impartially. I am willing to accept whatever judgment is made."

Chief Censor Liu:?? ?

Why didn't the imagined scene happen? Was Ye Shangshu sacrificing his own relatives for the sake of justice?
"Your Majesty, my daughter Ye Zhi is my adopted daughter. She listened to the traitor's words and turned her kindness into enmity, intending to kill my granddaughter."

After Ye Mu finished speaking, he handed over the adoption agreement he had with Liu Erniu.

Ministers: Ye Zhi is an adopted daughter? Repaying kindness with hatred? What did Ye Mu do?
In an instant, the focus shifted from the relationship between the Gu and Ye families to the Ye family.

After reading it, the emperor said, "Since it is what Minister Ye said, and the law should be enforced impartially, then I will approve it."

At this time, Xiao Jingyi stepped forward, "Father."

"Jingyi, what do you want to say?"

"I want to assist the Dali Temple and find the person who framed Minister Ye as soon as possible."

When Gu Xun heard this, he immediately became alert. What did the eldest prince want to do?
The emperor thought for a moment after hearing this and said, "Since you are working in the Ministry of Justice now, it is feasible for you to assist the Dali Temple. I agree.

Seeing that the emperor responded, Gu Xun had no way to refuse and had to agree.

But he didn't know that Xiao Xijin beside him frowned slightly.

Who? The eldest daughter of the Gu family?
I have never heard of Gu Hengyu having an elder sister, I only know that he has a younger sister. Could it be that the little sister I saw that day?
Xiao Xijin couldn't help but think of an extremely cute baby girl with big watery eyes and a pink little mouth.

Xiao Xijin still remembered her name, Jiang Meng, Gu Jiang Meng. When Xiao Xijin thought that someone wanted to harm Jiang Meng, he felt like there was a fire in his heart.

"Father!" Xiao Xijin shouted, walked down the hall and stood next to Xiao Jingyi.

"What's the matter, Jin'er?" The emperor's eyes suddenly lit up. You know, this beloved son seldom speaks.

"I want to accompany you, my brother, to help with the case." The voice was clear, clean and firm.

"Good! You are worthy of being my good son!" The emperor laughed and was extremely excited.

As a result, different people in the court had different moods.

Most of them were lamenting about the affairs of the Gu and Ye families. Now that the eldest prince and the crown prince were working together, it would be something exciting to watch.

No one noticed the sinister look that flashed across Xiao Jing's eyes.

After the court session, Gu Xun and Ye Mu were waiting on the side for the two princes.

"Royal brother, why do you want to investigate this matter with your brother?"

Xiao Jingyi didn't know why Xiao Xijin was suddenly interested in this matter.

"Brother Emperor, we have all seen Xiao Jiangmeng. Someone is trying to harm Xiao Jiangmeng. I must catch the murderer!"

After hearing the innocent expression and remarks on Xiao Xijin's face, Xiao Jingyi finally felt relieved.

*
Ye Mansion.

After all, Ye Shu only returned to the Ye Mansion occasionally, so the small kitchen was still a bit simple and she had no time to add anything to it.

Just like this, Ye Shudai and Gu Jiangmeng had dinner in Zizhu Pavilion.

Just like yesterday, we tested everything for poison, and only started eating after we found out everything looked fine.

After dinner, Ye Shu took Gu Jiangmeng and Liu to look for Madam Ye.

Madam Ye did not know that Liu was poisoned. After all, the incident with Ye Zhi was such a big blow to Madam Ye. If she knew about this, it would be a double blow, and the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Before, because the green bean cakes from my mother were delicious, my mother insisted on giving me Aunt Liu who was by her side. That was Aunt Liu who had taken care of my mother for most of her life! I didn't agree, so my mother asked Aunt Liu to bring me green bean cakes every few days."

Liu felt so sad when she said this. Her mother treated her so well, just like her own daughter. Yet, someone wanted to use her to harm her. How vicious!
[Grandma is so kind, woooo~ Grandma will definitely live a long life~]

As soon as she saw Madam Ye, Gu Jiangmeng's little face broke into a blooming smile, and she rubbed her little body hard towards Madam Ye.

"Jiang Meng, do you miss your grandmother?" Ye Shu smiled and carried Gu Jiang Meng to Mrs. Ye.

[Grandma, don't be sad. Just ignore that ungrateful, ungrateful bastard and treat her as if a dog died. You still have Jiang Meng! Jiang Meng will accompany you, grandma!]

Ye Shu could only sigh that Mrs. Ye could not hear Gu Jiangmeng's inner voice. The little girl tried her best to comfort her grandmother.

"Mom, you should take good care of yourself. When Jiang Meng grows up, he will come to play with you every day..."

Mrs. Ye finally showed a smile on her face. After all, there are generations apart and the grandmother loves her granddaughter very much.

On this side, Ye Shu and Liu were concerned about Madam Ye's well-being, while on the other side, Qiu Sang and Xiang'er went to the side to observe quietly.

Mrs. Ye also had some mung bean cakes lying around, so the two of them stepped forward and quietly tested the poison, but the silver needles did not change color.

After trying it, the two went to the small kitchen to find out what was going on.

It was just a coincidence that when I got there, I saw Aunt Liu making pastries.

(End of this chapter)

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