kingnovel Chapter 304: Vindication
Chapter 304: Vindication
The people who had managed to survive all knelt on the ground and told their stories, each and every one of them was filled with blood and tears.
Upon hearing this, all the civil and military officials present at the scene shed tears.
Even the imperial guards holding swords outside the palace gate were moved. They looked at each other and began to waver, wondering whether they should draw their swords against this group of unarmed people who were in danger of death.
"Father!"
King Kang also hurried over and joined the petition. He knelt on the ground with a thud, crying out in tears:
"Father, you have also been deceived by Fourth Brother. Fourth Brother has done something so unjust that you should stop being stubborn and stubborn. Father, please look outside, look at the people in the northern border. They are all the result of Fourth Brother's sin!"
"Your Majesty, I beg you to exonerate the Marquis of Zhenbei and the Zhenbei Army! And announce to the world that the traitor Li Gan will be severely punished!"
"emperor,"
Old Duke Xie was full of energy and roared towards the palace gate.
"Your Majesty, Prince Jing is your son, but aren't all the people in the world your sons, daughters, and grandchildren? How long will you continue to deceive yourself? Your Majesty, please announce to the world that you will redress the injustice done to the Marquis of Zhenbei and severely punish the traitor Prince Jing Li Gan!"
"Your Majesty, please announce to the world that you will redress the injustice done to the Marquis of Zhenbei and severely punish the traitor Li Gan!"
"Your Majesty, please announce to the world that you will redress the injustice done to the Marquis of Zhenbei and severely punish the traitor Li Gan!"
The people followed suit and shouted in unison.
The sound penetrated the palace gate and went straight to the Golden Palace, even the dragon throne in the hall seemed to be shaking.
In the harem.
Princess Jiang was silently brewing this year's new tea, which was sent to her by Su Li from Jiangnan.
She could hear the noise outside the palace gate clearly even when she was sitting in the palace. She believed that the emperor must be in great pain at this moment.
In fact, things have become very simple at this point.
As long as Emperor Jingde issued an edict, saying that he was also deceived, and then followed the public opinion to rehabilitate the Marquis of Zhenbei and punish Prince Jing, then everyone would be happy with the ending.
It was King Kang who gained a good reputation.
"Will Father do this?"
Across the tea table, Li Wei asked anxiously.
"Yes!" the eldest princess replied calmly, "But..." She took a sip of tea and dragged out the last syllable.
"But what?"
Li Wei looked at the two smart people in front of her looking at each other, but she couldn't figure out anything and became even more anxious.
Princess Jiang poured Li Wei a cup of tea, but did not continue talking.
Emperor Jingde has been forced to this point today by Duke Xie and Prince Su, and has lost face in front of all the officials and the people. I am afraid that Duke Xie and Prince Su will not be let off next time, and Pei Heng will suffer as well.
However, Li Wei doesn't need to worry about these things with them.
At this time, the nanny ran in hurriedly.
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Cui has left with the Emperor's edict."
"Have you heard the Emperor's order?"
"The emperor said that he was also deceived by Prince Jing, so he wronged the Marquis of Zhenbei. Now that the truth is known to the world, he immediately vindicated the Marquis of Zhenbei and announced Prince Jing's crimes to the world. The emperor also said that Prince Jing was guilty of treason and would be demoted to a commoner from now on. He ordered Prince Su to capture him immediately on the front line, regardless of life or death." The nanny replied.
The decree was almost the same as what Concubine Jiang had guessed.
"Father is still wise."
Li Wei felt relieved and relieved. In her mind, her father had always been a great and wise man. She believed that he would make the right decision.
Concubine Jiang and the eldest princess looked at each other and said with a smile:
"Princess Nine can rest assured now."
Jiang Fei's words were suggestive, and Li Wei blushed.
"What do I have to worry about?"
The princess chuckled. "They all told me that back at Huguo Temple, we got along very well. After Liao Zhiyi was injured, someone sent people to the Xie Mansion more than ten times a day to inquire about his well-being. And who was it that was so restless just now, worried that someone might have met with misfortune?"
Li Wei lowered her head and stroked the cup, "I don't know what the eldest sister is talking about."
The princess put away her teasing expression and said earnestly:
"Xiaojiu, the Imperial Sister isn't laughing at you this time. Liao Zhiyi is truly courageous, knowledgeable, and loyal. If you like him, the Imperial Sister sincerely wishes you all the best this time."
Concubine Jiang also said, "Ninth Princess, times have changed. It is indeed time to move on. You are still young, and there are many good days waiting for you. Happiness is something you have to fight for yourself."
Upon hearing this, Li Wei was silent for a while, and finally stood up bravely.
"Your Majesty, Sister Huang, I'm going to go out and take a look."
Concubine Jiang and the eldest sister are right.
You have to fight for your happiness yourself, don't throw the baby out with the bathwater. Pei Yan and Tan Tai Ting are both scumbags, you can't make yourself suffer for the rest of your life just for two scumbags.
She would tell Liao Zhiyi that she liked him a little bit. If Liao Zhiyi also liked her, that would be the best. But if he didn't like her...
That's okay.
She believes that she will be able to find her own happiness in the future.
Watching Li Wei bravely walk out, the eldest princess smiled with relief. Her little Jiu had truly grown up this time. Like a treasured fine wine, it became even more fragrant with the passage of time.
Outside the palace gate, the people who had received the emperor's promise kowtowed and praised the emperor's wisdom, and then slowly dispersed.
This matter has now come to an end.
Xie An was holding his grandfather's golden mace, and his excitement had not yet subsided.
"Hero, I've told you before, my grandfather is very powerful and will definitely help you clear your name."
Liao Zhiyi lay pale on a stretcher. His impassioned speech had left him somewhat exhausted. With difficulty, he clasped his fists in thanks to the old Duke Xie.
"The old Duke is loyal and courageous, and still strong despite his age. On behalf of the Marquis of Zhenbei and the 100,000 Zhenbei Army, I thank the old Duke!"
Duke Xie's face was flushed and he was very excited.
"The Zhenbei Army fought bravely against the enemy, and all of them died on the battlefield. The people of the world deserve to know their heroic deeds. Today, I am simply restoring the truth to the people and justice to the heroes. It is nothing to mention."
At this time, the Ninth Princess also hurried over.
"Liao Zhiyi."
When Liao Zhiyi saw the princess, his eyes lit up.
That day, he was lying in a dark corner of the Huguo Temple, barely breathing his last. In the sunlight outside the door, the Ninth Princess appeared in front of him in golden glory.
At that time, he thought that this girl was really pretty and it would be nice to marry her.
He was seriously injured and lay in bed every day, looking at the door every day, wanting to see her again. During that time, the girl became the only ray of sunshine in his heart, shining on him in the dark corner, and slowly warming his cold and hard heart.
But when he recovered, he heard people say that it was the ninth princess of the dynasty.
He chuckled, no wonder he looked so good.
But at that time, he was still burdened with the 100,000 innocent souls of the Zhenbei Army, and he couldn't take care of himself. Now that the Zhenbei Army's injustice has been redressed, he can finally bravely tell the princess that he likes her and fell in love with her the first time he saw her.
"Liao Zhiyi, why are you grinning like an idiot?"
Li Wei opened her palm and waved it in front of him.
Liao Zhiyi came back to his senses.
"Princess, I have something to tell you."
Li Wei smiled and said, "That's right, I have something to say to you too."
"You speak first?"
"Your Highness, it's not too late to talk later." Prime Minister Cui interrupted the two of them.
Li Wei turned her head and looked at Cui Xiang.
Prime Minister Cui smiled and said to Duke Xie and Liao Zhiyi:
"Old Duke, the Emperor has another oral instruction."
"Fuck away!"
Prime Minister Cui was taken aback for a moment, then said with a flattering smile, "The Emperor invites the old Duke and Lieutenant General Liao to come in and speak."
Old Duke Xie laughed, patted Xie An on the shoulder and said:
"You little brat, go back first. Grandfather wants to eat braised pork elbow, and asked your mother and sisters to prepare it."
"okay!"
Liao Zhiyi looked at Li Wei affectionately.
"Princess, please go back home first."
"No, I'll wait for you to come out and go back together." Li Wei smiled slightly.
"it is good."
Li Wei's heart was full of anticipation at this moment.
She waited until the sun was setting and the palace gate finally opened.
But there was no sign of Liao Zhiyi. There were only four eunuchs carrying a sedan chair, in which was the unconscious Duke Xie.