The next morning assembly.
Civil and military officials gathered from all directions of Yunjing City. Different from the usual noisy atmosphere, this time everyone came and stood silently, waiting for the morning court to start.
As the hour approached, Wu Suijun's figure finally appeared outside the palace gate slowly. All the officials who saw him changed their expressions slightly, because Wu Suijun was not wearing an official robe, but a military uniform for killing enemies on the battlefield!
"He didn't bring a knife!"
Some people secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Anyone who was like Wu Suijun, whose family was confiscated inexplicably, would go crazy. It was disrespectful for Wu Suijun to wear a military uniform, but the fact that he didn't bring a knife proved that he hadn't lost his mind.
Wu Suijun walked straight into the hall of the palace gate and stood in the second seat on the right below the throne. Many people had their own thoughts.
Today, Wu Suijun came prepared. It seemed that the morning assembly would be lively …
"The Emperor is here!"
Suddenly, Eunuch Feng walked to the front of the throne and shouted. His deep voice resounded throughout the palace hall. For a moment, all the officials saluted and shouted!
"Long live Your Majesty!"
"Long live Your Majesty!"
"…"
Ling Ping was promoted to a general, and his official rank was the same as Wu Suijun's. He stood in the second position on the left, which happened to be the same as Wu Suijun's. He lowered his head slightly and glanced at Wu Suijun's cold face. He couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.
After such a tragedy happened in his family, he could still keep so calm. His scheming was really incomparable.
After a while, Dongfang Xiao, wearing a dragon robe, walked to the throne step by step with his back bent. He waved his sleeves and sat down slowly. He glanced at all the officials present, showing the majesty of the emperor of Dahan Country.
Eunuch Feng glanced at Wu Suijun and said as usual, "If you have something to say, report it in advance. If not, dismiss."
As soon as the words came out, the whole palace was silent. Everyone's eyes were focused on Wu Suijun. The next moment, Wu Suijun stepped out of the crowd and saluted respectfully. He raised his head and revealed a pair of cold eyes, "I! Report it in advance! "
Dongfang Xiao seemed to be dim-sighted. He just saw Wu Suijun's armor and pretended to be surprised, "What's the matter? What about your armor? "
Seeing the Emperor's reaction, Wu Suijun's face darkened slightly. Dongfang Xiao pretended to be ignorant, which was clearly to make him suffer, but he didn't! "Tell Eighth Lord, Dongfang Rui!"
"He borrowed the emperor's name to charge into this official's residence and kill the innocent! None of the collateral relatives of the Wu Family survived. Although my sister Wu Lirong deserved to die, her head was cut off by Dongfang Rui. It was really heartless! I hope that Your Majesty will uphold justice for this official and punish him!! "
Wu Suijun's tough attitude made the gentleness on Dongfang Xiao's face disappear gradually. He lowered his head and touched the ring in his hand, saying absent-mindedly, "So you are talking about this. Although Wu Lirong went too far to chase after the royal princess without permission. However, Prince Rui also did something wrong in this matter, Little Feng Zi … "
Eunuch Feng immediately answered, "Your Majesty, I'm here."
Dongfang Xiao nodded and said in a low voice, "Eighth Lord, come to the hall."
"Your Majesty's oral order, select a webpage, come to the hall —"
The eunuch's voice spread through the palace. Wu Suijun's face became more and more gloomy. Dongfang Xiao pointed out what Wu Lirong had done. How could he continue to stand on the side of righteousness?
Assaulting the royal princess was a serious crime that would lead to the confiscation of the property and beheading of the head! That was to say, Wu Lirong took advantage of Su Yun before he married into the Wu Family. But if he really cared about it, the Wu Family had no chance to win.
Was Dongfang Xiao really going to beat him down like how he beat the Ling Family before?
Wu Suijun's thoughts changed rapidly. He wore a military uniform to remind the emperor of the Wu Family's contribution to the Dahan Dynasty. But if Dongfang Xiao was really afraid of the Wu Family, his action would be regarded as taking advantage of the emperor's favor, which would make Dongfang Xiao more unhappy.
Taking a deep breath, Wu Suijun suppressed his anger. Although he was very angry that the collateral relatives of the Wu Family were destroyed, he had to adjust his mentality since Dongfang Xiao's attitude towards the Wu Family had changed. He didn't want to sacrifice the real Wu Family for those unimportant children and servants.
After a short wait, Dongfang Rui answered the summons. But the clothes he wore made all the officials horrified. Another more ruthless one came!
Dongfang Rui was in mourning. His face was pale and his eyes were red. The tears on his face had not dried yet. It seemed that he had just cried.
Wu Suijun's eyes twitched violently. He opened his mouth but dared not to ridicule him. Ma Xiang and Ma De laughed in their hearts. Today, Wu Suijun's clothes were much whiter.
Walking to Wu Suijun, Dongfang Rui pursed his pale lips and bowed his head, "Greetings, my brother!"
Dongfang Xiao showed concern on his face. He stood up and said hurriedly, "Brother Rui, quickly bow to the emperor. Why are you wearing mourning clothes? You also look terrible. I know you are sad, but remember to take care of your body. Come, take a seat! Eunuch Feng, ask the imperial doctor to check Lord Rui. Don't let him be too sad and hurt his body. "
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Eunuch Feng lowered his head obediently, but he was very confused. This time, the Eighth Prince faked the Emperor's oral order. The Emperor should be angry when he saw it. Why didn't he get angry? Instead, he showed a brotherly look?
Dongfang Rui was also confused about this. But this time, he was used by Dongfang Xiao. So, he was alert enough. He showed a trace of gratitude on his sad face. He sat on the octagonal chair moved by the eunuch and said,
"Thank you for your understanding, my brother. I am going to worship the princess. The imperial palace summoned me urgently. I have no time to change my clothes. So, I have to offend you."
As soon as Dongfang Rui said that, Prime Minister Ma and Prime Minister Tang rolled their eyes at the same time. It would take an hour to go from Lord Rui's Mansion to the Imperial Palace. However, Dongfang Rui arrived in less than a quarter of an hour. He was a talent to lie so calmly.
It was said that Lord Rui was a rare honest member of the royal family. Now it seemed to be a lie.
"I see." Dongfang Xiao was suddenly enlightened. Then, he looked sad. He said, "The princess has passed away for many years. Brother Rui, don't be too sad. You have just found the princess. You should take good care of your body and raise the princess well."
"Thank you, my brother …"
The two of them did not mention anything about the Wu Family at all, but instead talked about the memorial service for Su Yun, it was clear that the atmosphere between the two of them was harmonious, but all the officials in the court had goosebumps all over their bodies, their hearts trembling in fear.
This was the first time that the emperor admitted the identity of Su Yun as the princess. In addition, Wu Lirong chased after them. Didn't it mean that the Wu Family had committed a big crime?!
The more Wu Suijun listened, the worse he felt. He regretted mentioning Dongfang Rui. Since Dongfang Xiao started it, would he carry out the immature plan in advance today?!
But at this moment, Dongfang Xiao suddenly turned his head. His voice became cold and resounded in the court!
"Wu Suijun, do you know your crime?!"
Plop!
Wu Suijun knelt down without saying a word. His forehead was covered with cold sweat. He didn't look as righteous as before. "I know my crime!"
Wu Suijun's sudden change shocked all the officials. They thought that Wu Suijun would quibble. Unexpectedly, he confessed.
Dongfang Xiao was surprised. He narrowed his turbid eyes slightly and continued to ask in a slow tone, "Then tell me, what crime did you commit?"
"I …"
Wu Suijun thought quickly and tried to figure out Dongfang Xiao's mind. He knew his current situation. If he said something wrong, he might be doomed eternally.
Dongfang Rui sat in the chair. The fear he had when he just entered the palace faded away. As Su Li said, Dongfang Xiao didn't mention anything about his false oral edict. Instead, he stood on the same side and began to attack the Wu Family.
However, Su Li said that if Wu Suijun was smart enough …
At this moment, Wu Suijun said, "I committed the crime of concealing the truth and not reporting it! At that time, my sister used the force in the mansion to attack Princess Rui without authorization. Later, she hired warriors in Jianghu to hunt her down. It was a terrible crime! A few years later, my sister told me that I made a big mistake because I cherished my sister and wanted to save her life! Your Majesty, please punish me! "
When he said this, the hall was so quiet that even a needle falling could be heard.
Wu Lirong was dead. The dead could not speak. Wu Suijun put all the blame on his sister. How could he say that he cherished his sister?
Many officials were shocked by Wu Suijun's ruthlessness and decisiveness. Dongfang Xiao hid the fear in his eyes. Wu Suijun was indeed a little scheming. He was much more difficult to deal with than the Ling Family.
"Wu Suijun, if your sister was still alive, she would definitely be sentenced to death by dismembering her body to uphold the law! You also made a big mistake because of your sister. But for the sake of your sincere confession and the fact that you didn't know it in the early years, I will demote you to a third-grade general. You will march the army to the border of Nanjiang Country and make up for your crime by guarding the border of Dahan Country. How about it? "
Wu Suijun's expression changed. Finally, he gritted his teeth and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
He was a third-grade general, while Ling Ping was promoted to the second-grade general yesterday. He never thought that his official rank would fall below that of Ling Ping!
However, at this moment, no matter how angry and resentful he was, he could only grit his teeth and swallow it.
Wu Suijun lowered his head. Dongfang Xiao smiled again. He turned to Dongfang Rui and said in a low voice, "Brother Rui, you also made a mistake. No matter what, you can't vent your anger on ordinary servants. Otherwise, the Dongfang Family will become a cruel royal family in the eyes of the world. "
"You are right. I am willing to accept any punishment for what I did on impulse." Dongfang Rui did not mean to disobey Dongfang Xiao, although the so-called "ordinary servants" were not ordinary.
Dongfang Xiao narrowed his eyes and nodded, "Then you will not go to the morning court for three months and be deprived of a year's salary. Go back and reflect on yourself."
Wu Suijun knelt on the ground and lowered his head. When he heard the punishment, his eyelids couldn't help but tremble.
What Dongfang Xiao gave Dongfang Rui was not a punishment, but a disguised vacation!
In addition, Lord Rui hadn't come to the morning court for more than ten years. As for the salary … Lord Rui had an auction house and the Baishou Building. How could he be short of salary?
"Brother, I accept the punishment!"
As Dongfang Rui nodded to express his gratitude, this sentence was written on the morning court. All the civil and military officials had the same thought.
The Emperor really treated Prince Rui so well that there was nothing to say!
Only Prime Minister Tang looked thoughtful. The ending of the morning court seemed calm, but it was dangerous. He really worried about Lord Rui.
He had lived for so many years and experienced the changes of emperors. How could he not know the relationship between Dongfang Rui and Dongfang Xiao? Now, for the princess who had died many years ago, he really risked his life!
Such a temperament, but he was born in the royal family.
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