The ghost king and princess of Feng Qingtian

Chapter 309 The Zhou Family Perishes
Qian Zong looked at the following scene with pity, pity the parents of the world, Mrs. Bai wanted to take all the faults on herself, and leave a way for Bai Erye, but anyone could think that she alone The woman in the inner house can do very limited things, how could she be able to do such a big thing by herself.

Lord Bai said angrily: "Good future, now this is the good future you want. Not only did you harm the second child, but even your daughter and son-in-law were involved. Do you know how big a crime they are?"

Mrs. Bai was startled and said, "Daughter and son-in-law? What's the matter with them?"

Lord Bai Hou was so angry that he couldn't speak. Bai Ziyu interjected from the side: "This incident happened because we found something wrong with the food and grass from Qizhou, so we traced it all the way."

Old Madam Bai looked at Second Master Bai, with a trace of complaint and disbelief in her eyes, she opened her mouth, but tears were streaming down her face, "Why, why, she is your sister, my own sister!"

Second Master Bai lowered his head, raised his head as if he had made up his mind for a while, and said, "Did I really think that I would hurt my sister? I just helped my uncle deliver a letter to her once. All of this was arranged by my uncle."

The old lady Bai was stunned, and suddenly lay down on the ground and cried bitterly. She can help this now, but she can't help that one. It is difficult to save a pair of children, and it also involves her natal brother.The son said that all of this was arranged by his uncle, but she knew that after his son failed, he hated the Bai family, especially the ghost king and Bai Ziyu, and how eager he was for high officials and positions. He was mysterious every day. He is secretive, leaves early and returns late, and arranges many things, but pushes everything to his elder brother. The Zhou family may also be involved in some things, but his elder brother is not in good health, and his nephews are devoted to poetry and books, not good at writing. What's the point of them doing this, but as a mother, she is selfish and doesn't want to tell everything. This is her son, a son she regards as her life's root.

Lord Bai Hou looked at the old lady Bai who was crying bitterly, and he was also tearful and speechless. After all, he is the person who knows old lady Bai and Second Lord Bai best here. How could he not guess what the real situation will be, but he can say What happened? The old lady Bai will still struggle between her mother's family and her own children, but he doesn't have to have so many worries.The Bai family has always regarded Zhou as the leader, and the Zhou family must have participated in this matter, so let the Zhou family take the blame for the mastermind.At any rate, he really didn't know beforehand, and he was poisoned and almost killed. He could be said to be the victim. Maybe the Holy One would take Ziyu's face into consideration and send him to the Bai family. The Bai family might be saved.

Bai Ziyu looked at Qian Zong, and Qian Zong said angrily: "It turns out that all of this is the envoy of Master Zhou. Although the King of Ghosts has always been at odds with him, he shouldn't have acted like this. He really failed my promise to him." A lot of love, come here, send troops to search the Zhou mansion, and put the Zhou family in prison for trial." Let things develop in this direction, someone has to bear such a big crime, either the Bai family or the Zhou family, since It was the Bai family who all blamed the Zhou family, so he just assumed that everything was so good, at least the Zhou family was not innocent either.

Bai Ziyu lowered his head and stopped talking. To be honest, he thought he had done it very badly. Obviously there were many doubts about the matter, and he knew who the mastermind was, but it was just for Ziren and his own selfishness. But he had to pretend he didn't know everything.

Not long after, the people who searched Zhou's mansion came back. In addition to reporting how many things they had seized and how much money they had stolen, they also reported that they had found a box of letters, all of which were written by the great scholar Chi Yanzhong. The scholar urges Mo Yun to discuss the relevant content, and promises to give Zhou University some relevant benefits after the matter is completed. Although no evidence related to the military rations has been found, at least the evidence of Zhou University colluding with Chi Yan is real. .

After reading a few letters, Qian Zong and Bai Ziyu had a clue in their hearts. It was getting late, and the two went back to rest.

On the morning of the next day, Emperor Qianzong announced the results of the trial before the imperial court last night. Hou Jingguo was also helped up, crying bitterly about the misfortune of the Bai family. The public opinion began to denounce the Zhou family for being disloyal and disastrous to the country and the people. Some even directly asked the Zhou family to copy and kill the nine clans, but they didn't say much to the Bai family.

Bai Ziyu knelt down and pleaded guilty to Qianzong. Even if the Bai family was used, the crime of the second master Bai was a fact, and the Bai family could not escape the responsibility.

Regarding Bai Ziyu's words, there were different voices in the court. When it came to the crime of the Bai family, although it would not implicate the nine clans, treason is treason, and the laws should be the same. Never hire.It is said that the Bai family has been loyal and good for several generations. The Lord Bai has been guarding the territory for the country all his life. The brothers Bai Ziyu and Bai Ziren are the pillars of the country.

There is no one to take care of the Zhou family anymore, because the crime of the Zhou family has been convicted, but they have different thoughts towards everyone in the Bai family.Some insisted on fairness and legal principles, some took into account the merits and favors of the Bai family brothers, and some were a little cautious. If Bai Ziyu could be pulled down, would there be a new situation in the court?The ministers argued fiercely, but Bai Ziyu and Qianzong kept silent and just listened quietly.

All the ministers argued too fiercely, and it took a while to realize that the atmosphere was not right, and then they all shut up, looking at Bai Ziyu and Qianzong, wondering what the two looked like.

Qian Zong sneered and said: "I know what you are thinking. I personally tried this case. Except for Mrs. Bai and her children, the Bai family has no problem. He is my son-in-law, and if he is implicated according to your ideas, do you still want to say that the eldest princess of the Bai family's daughter-in-law is also guilty, and you also want to punish me for my crimes!"

Qian Zong's words were a little heavy, and all the officials knelt down in fright and said in unison: "I dare not."

You were smart enough to react quickly, and immediately said: "The Holy Majesty is right. Bai Ziyu is the son-in-law of the royal family, so he is naturally a member of the royal family and has nothing to do with this case."

Many ministers immediately followed suit: "The minister seconded the proposal."

Bai Ziyu sneered and said to Qian Zong: "Your Majesty, some ministers just said that it is true that the country's laws and regulations should be treated fairly, and those who commit crimes should be punished. I think it is right to stick to it. I don't want to be special. If the status of the minister puts the minister out of the matter, I am afraid It’s the people who don’t agree.”

Qian Zong said angrily: "Okay, according to your opinion, you should be punished, and the eldest princess should also be dealt with. Why don't you study it and send someone to catch her from the front line!"

The officials below began to think in their hearts. Qianzong obviously wanted to save Bai Xiangye. Of course, this was also for the sake of the eldest princess, but he was right. Bai Ziyu was punished, and the eldest princess as a wife also Can't get rid of the responsibility, but whoever has the guts to dare to capture the princess, even if he has the guts, he should consider the current situation. If the princess is captured, who will be responsible for the battlefield. If you lose the war, you will be a sinner through the ages.But what Bai Xiangye said was right, if he was only being merciful outside the law, this matter would be too biased, and it really couldn't be justified.

Taifu Yi thought for a while and stepped forward: "Actually, who is involved in this case, and how the matter has not been clarified yet, it is too early to say how to deal with it. Also, the three countries are now at war, and the people's hearts are unstable. The breaking out of such a shocking case at this time may shake the foundation of the country, needless to say, traitors must not be tolerated, but the involvement should not be too extensive, and I hope the emperor will show mercy."

Qian Zong listened and thought about it for a while, then nodded, "Master Yi is also right, what do you think about it?"

All the ministers said in unison: "My ministers second the proposal." Your Majesty, you have already said that Mr. Yi is right, so what are we still arguing about, why don't we go down the ladder.

Qian Zong thought for a while and said: "I have never doubted Ziyu. Since you are the most clear about this matter, I will hand over this case to you for trial. It must be fair and just and in line with the law. It is inevitable that Ye Changmeng will disturb the hearts of the people. One outcome is better."

Bai Ziyu bowed to accept the order, so everyone understood that the emperor had made a plan to protect Bai Xiangye from the very beginning. No matter what happened to the Bai family, Bai Xiangye's position in the emperor's heart would still stand firm.

Bai Ziyu chatted with Senior Scholar Zhou. Senior Scholar Zhou admitted that he had a relationship with Senior Scholar Chi Yanzhong, but it was only against the war and peace. This is not treason. As for the other things, he did nothing. People don't even know these things about him.Bai Ziyu asked him if he knew what Bai Erye had done, but Master Zhou remained silent.

Bai Ziyu negotiated a deal with Master Zhou, but Master Zhou told what he knew, and he tried his best to protect the lives of the innocent descendants of the Zhou family.Master Zhou knew he couldn't escape, so he simply told Bai Zi everything he knew.

A few days later, Bai Ziyu handed in a list, Zhou Dashi and Mrs. Bai were the masterminds of the incident, and they were to be beheaded according to the law. service.The rest of the Bai family and the Zhou family asked Qian Zong'en to pardon their crimes because they did not know.

Qian Zong naturally agreed, and with a flick of a pen, this shocking treason case came to an end.Although there are descendants of the Zhou family who stayed behind, there are no more officials in the court, and they are ashamed to stay in the capital. They walk and disperse. The Zhou family is destroyed, and the Bai family has also suffered a lot. The decree removed all duties, only retained the title of marquis handed down from the ancestors.However, Bai Ziyu still occupies the position of Prime Minister, and is still highly regarded by Emperor Qianzong. Bai Ziren is still serving in the front line and has made countless military achievements. It is still unknown what will happen to the Bai family in the future.

(End of this chapter)