Chapter 1932
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At the capital governor's yamen, Eunuch Xu had already arrived at the court with a horsetail whisk in hand, leading a few imperial guards in an imposing manner.
Prince Xian had already ordered people to summon Zhang Qing and Zhang Feng to the court and have them kneel on the ground, ready to listen to the Emperor's decree together.
After everyone had arrived, Eunuch Xu cleared his throat and solemnly said, "Pass on the Emperor's decree. Prince Xian, hear the decree."
Prince Xian immediately knelt down with all the officials and said, "This official hears the decree."
Eunuch Xu slowly said, "Zhang Qing's case has caused a stir in the court and the people's suspicions. It has already caused a negative impact.
This Emperor orders Prince Xian to solve the case within three days. If this case cannot be solved within three days, this Emperor will sentence Zhang Qing to death in order to calm the public opinion and eliminate the negative impact. This is the decree! "
"This official receives the decree."
As Prince Xian spoke, he led everyone to stand up.
Zhang Feng's body suddenly trembled when he heard this decree.
Zhang Qing, on the other hand, knelt straight. He coldly raised his head and cupped his hands towards Eunuch Xu with an air of arrogance. "Eunuch Xu, please tell the Emperor that if the Emperor wants this official to die, this official has no choice but to die. However, this official is innocent. This official was framed.
This official did not kill anyone. Even if the Emperor wants to sentence this official to death, this official will say that this official did not do anything wrong. This official died unjustly! "
Eunuch Xu immediately sneered and said, "Oh, according to Lord Zhang's words, the Emperor has wronged you."
Zhang Qing's back was still straight and his face was stiff, but he was still full of righteousness. "This official did not mean that, but this official was indeed framed by a vile person.
This official has always been open and aboveboard. This official has never been ashamed to look up to the heavens. This official has never bowed down to anyone. However, this official has fallen to such a state! This is this official's fate. This official can only accept this fate. However, this official has always had a clear conscience. Everything this official has done is for the country and the people. This official will die without regrets! "
"Lord Zhang, do not worry. You have been wronged.
The Emperor has always been fair and just. He has never wronged a good person. Why would he sentence you to death? "
As soon as Zhang Qing finished speaking, a clear and bright voice sounded from outside the court.
Everyone raised their heads and saw Chu Xuanchen, who was dressed in a dark black brocade robe, walking in with Yun Ruoyue, Xiao Die, Mo Li, and the others.
As soon as he walked in, the light from outside shone on his body. He seemed to be bathed in holy light, making him dazzling like a star, like a god descending to the mortal world.
Yun Ruoyue was also dressed elegantly and neatly. She looked peerless and had an otherworldly temperament.
When Prince Xian saw them, he immediately stood up. "Imperial Brother and Sister-in-law are here. Could it be that Imperial Brother can prove Lord Zhang's innocence?"
When Eunuch Xu heard this, he gritted his teeth in anger.
Chu Xuanchen led Yun Ruoyue to the gallery and sat down before saying, "Of course, Wang has already found two witnesses, enough to prove that Official Zhang is not guilty.
Men, bring the witness here! "
As soon as he gave the order, Mo Li brought the two witnesses.
Everyone looked at them. One of the witnesses held a bamboo clapper in his hand, looking like a night watchman. The other witness was dressed in ragged clothes, with unkempt hair and a dirty face. He held a broken bowl in his hand. At first glance, they could tell that he was a beggar.
After Mo Li brought them in, he pointed to the night watchman and said, "Your Highness Prince Xian, this is the night watchman who was patrolling at the entrance of Zhang Mansion on the night of the crime. His name is Chen Qi."
As he spoke, he pointed to the beggar and said, "This is the refugee who was sleeping at the entrance of Zhang Mansion that night. His name is Zhu Si.
Previously, Zhang Feng said that Official Zhang Qing would drink with them at Yihong Lou when it was dark.
It was almost Xu Shi (xu hour) when it was dark, but Chen Qi and Zhu Si can prove that Official Zhang Qing was called away by Zhang Feng in the middle of the night.
They can prove that Official Zhang did not leave home before midnight! "
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