kingnovel Chapter 224 Chang Jing is sentenced to immediate execution
Chapter 224 Chang Jing is sentenced to immediate execution
Chapter 224 Chang Jing is sentenced to death
The East Palace has been shrouded in dark clouds for some time.
And in the past two days, the atmosphere has reached its worst point.
Except for those who had to serve the prince, the rest of the servants hid in their own rooms and dared not go out easily, for fear of angering the prince and ending up with a mutilated body.
Therefore, the East Palace is deserted, and the back garden, which was usually the busiest place, is now so quiet that you can hear the sound of ice melting on the lake.
The prince's study was in a mess.
Countless objects have been broken in the past two days, and no one dares to step forward to clean them up.
Dozens of officials in the palace knelt in a neat row outside the study, their heads tucked in like quails, and no one dared to speak. The women of the Eastern Palace also hid in their rooms, not venturing out, except for... the new favorite, Hermione, who was still dancing in her courtyard.
But the prince no longer had the heart to appreciate it.
After lunch, an imperial decree came from the palace, summoning the prince to enter the palace.
The people in the Eastern Palace secretly breathed a sigh of relief. As long as His Majesty was willing to meet the Crown Prince, everything would turn around.
After all, everyone knows that Your Majesty loves the Prince.
The atmosphere in the East Palace calmed down a little. Some people wanted to ask the Crown Princess something, but they were told that the Crown Princess was ill and could not see anyone.
This wasn't because the Crown Princess was deliberately looking for an excuse to avoid everyone, but right now, she really couldn't face anyone...
The Crown Princess' eyes were now red and swollen, her eye sockets were full of bloodshot, and her palms were scratched with countless blood marks by her fingernails.
She looked as if she had just recovered from a serious illness, but only those closest to her knew... She had simply met someone in the small garden near the corner gate that afternoon. No one knew what that person had said.
That night, she locked herself in her bedroom and got drunk.
The next morning, an imperial decree came from the palace, summoning the Crown Princess to the palace for an audience.
The Crown Princess applied cold water to her face, and the biting cold made every pore of her body release pain.
But at the same time, it also freed her.
After her personal maid took off the handkerchief covering her face, what caught her eye was her cold face.
"My queen, are you... okay?" The maid asked timidly.
The Crown Princess smiled and said, "I have never felt as comfortable as I do today."
She did not bring any personal maid with her, but entered the palace alone.
When passing by Helmei's yard, I saw the woman from Northern Xinjiang dancing in the yard.
And...really hardworking. The Crown Princess sneered inwardly.
This was once her favorite courtyard. When she was in love with the prince, she had said that she wanted to leave this courtyard to their future daughter and let her become the happiest girl in the world.
It’s not like other people haven’t had their eyes on this courtyard, but the prince, remembering his agreement with her, never gave it to anyone else.
She thought that no matter how many women the man took into the Eastern Palace, he would treat her, the Crown Princess, differently.
But now, the prince has given this courtyard to Herme.
Ah……
Is that lowly dancer from Northern Frontier qualified to be the happiest person in the world?
She glanced coldly over, but the woman dancing in the yard was completely unaware.
She still displays her gentleness, as if all the troubles have nothing to do with her.
Yes, she was just a toy and only needed to serve the prince on the bed.
Even if the crown prince can no longer be the crown prince in the future, he can still be a leisurely prince thanks to the favor of Your Majesty, and she will definitely enjoy his wealth and glory.
What does His Majesty's wrath have to do with her?
Someone will bear it for her.
But, why should this person be me?
……
The incident at the imperial farm was exposed at the New Year's court meeting on the 16th day of the first lunar month, and the death of a person in the street by Chang Jing when he entered the capital two days ago became known to everyone.
Now, almost the entire capital city knows about this matter.
The emperor was not going to cover up anything anymore and simply suspended court for two days in order to try the Huangzhuang case.
Because the case involved the crown prince, the three judicial officials were directly confined to the palace, and no one was allowed to leave the palace until the case was settled.
Mu Rong had even more free time and stayed in Xinghui Hall.
Mu Yi and Mu Lu kept an eye on the developments outside, and news kept coming in from insiders in the palace.
Therefore, even if he and Xu Rongrong were sitting at home, they knew everything about the trials in the palace.
"Guardian Chu and Chun Ya have already met with His Majesty. The evidence of the assassination on the way to the capital is irrefutable. The Crown Prince and Chang Jing cannot deny it."
This news made Xu Rongrong breathe a sigh of relief.
She had been worried about whether Chu He and Chun Ya would be implicated, but now it seems that they have passed this hurdle safely.
only……
"Once this case comes out, it will be difficult for Chu He to come back."
He has already revealed himself in front of His Majesty. If he appears in Weiyuan Marquis' Mansion and is discovered, it will be difficult for Mu Rong to clear himself of any involvement in the case.
Mu Rong smiled and said, "That's great. He hangs around you all day, making me, your legitimate husband, feel insecure."
Xu Rongrong: "..."
Fortunately, it is also an opportunity for Chu He personally.
The hand-wringing he showed in this case must have caught the attention of Your Majesty.
Perhaps his path to becoming an official in this life will be faster than in his previous life.
No matter what, just make sure he doesn't meet the Fourth Prince again and be used by him.
While Xu Rongrong was thinking secretly, news came from the palace again:
"Your Majesty has already verified the assassination of a member of the Chang clan in the street. This case was committed by the Chang family themselves, with the intention of leaving no evidence." Xu Rongrong was stunned when she heard this. She looked at Mu Rong and said, "You didn't arrange for that person's murder. How did you bring this up with the Chang family?"
Mu Rong smiled and said, "I asked Mu Wu to leave clues and create the illusion that the Chang family killed someone to silence them. This way, the Crown Prince and Chang Jing will be unable to explain themselves..."
"I see." Xu Rongrong smiled and shook her head. "My Lord, please don't use this trick on me in the future."
"Rongrong, don't worry. Even if I use it, you won't find out."
Xu Rongrong: "..."
Chang Jing's fate was sealed, and news from the palace quickly spread back: "The decree has been issued, and Chang Jing has been sentenced to immediate execution."
"It's quite fast." Mu Rong disagreed.
"The Crown Princess is behind this." Mu Lu lowered his voice.
As he spoke, he truly admired his own Marquis, whose calculations were truly accurate. "Crown Princess, you've clearly seen the situation. Chang Jing's death is certain, and the Crown Prince's position is no longer secure. From now on, the Crown Princess can only rely on the Lu family. While they don't have high-ranking officials, the Lu family has been in business for centuries, making them unmatched by other clans. If she avenges Magistrate Lu, the Lu family will reciprocate and ensure she has a carefree life."
"That's exactly the point." Mu Rong smiled and nodded.
In her previous life, the Crown Princess plotted against Rongrong out of jealousy and hatred, so he naturally wanted to avenge her.
However, if it weren't for the Crown Princess's calculations, it would have been difficult for him and Rongrong to have been bound together in these two lives. Based on this point alone, he would have pulled the Crown Princess out of the quagmire of the Eastern Palace. As for what kind of life she would live in the future, that would be her own fate.