kingnovel Chapter 498 The Imperial Censor Refutes the Emperor's Questions
Chapter 498 The Imperial Censor Refutes the Emperor's Questions
Leng Xian's words surprised the civil and military officials present.
"Marquis Qinxing, you said that the emperor's marriage decree did not include the name of the person being married?
How is this possible? "
Censor Feng looked at Leng Xian in disbelief, then turned to look at Emperor Hong De on the throne.
All the civil and military officials in the court looked at Leng Xian and then at Emperor Hong De at the same time.
Under the gaze of all the officials, Emperor Hong De remained calm but did not deny it.
Therefore, all the officials understood.
It turned out that Leng Rongyue's name was indeed not written on the imperial edict of Emperor Hongde granting marriage, but only the legitimate daughter of Marquis Qinxing's family was written!
No wonder Marquis Qinxing and his concubine and concubine's daughter became greedy and wanted to take advantage of the loopholes in the imperial decree of marriage to plan for the concubine's daughter to marry in place of him.
Marquis Qinxing wanted to exploit the loophole in the imperial decree granting marriage, but as subjects, they had the obligation to "fill the loophole" for the emperor.
"In fact, no matter whether the name 'Leng Rongyue' is written on the emperor's marriage decree or not, the person being married can only be Leng Rongyue."
Kou Yushi stepped forward and said.
"Because the emperor has clearly written that the person being married is the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Qinxing.
The only legitimate daughter of Marquis Qinxing is Leng Rongyue.
Marquis Qinxing deliberately misinterpreted the emperor's will and tampered with it, wanting to replace the legitimate daughter with a concubine's daughter and marry her off to Prince Yu's mansion. How audacious he is!"
Leng Xian, under the influence of "Truth Powder", just wanted to tell the truth...
Say what you think in your heart.
After hearing what Censor Kou said, Leng Xian couldn't help but want to refute.
After all, the right hand is stronger than the left hand.
The left hand was pulled apart by the right hand, and Leng Xian began to talk unwillingly and helplessly again...
"Master Kou is right!
The emperor's marriage decree did not include the name of the person being married, which in itself was a huge loophole!
If I just change my daughter, it won't be considered as deceiving the king, right?
Besides, who said that the Marquis Qinxing’s Mansion only has one legitimate daughter?
That Yin had already been made the principal wife by me.
Since she became the principal wife, the daughter she gave birth to was naturally the legitimate daughter.
Both daughters are legitimate daughters. No matter which one I marry, it will be in accordance with the emperor's will. How can it be said that I am deceiving the emperor?"
Leng Xian was wailing in his heart!
He really doesn't want to speak anymore!
Especially these disrespectful words...how can you just say them out loud?
But he just can't control his mouth!
And he always speaks the truth.
His left hand was blue and purple from being grabbed by his right hand, but he still couldn't cover his mouth!
"Marquis Qinxing, your argument is so absurd and unreasonable!
Whether she is the principal wife or the legitimate daughter, how can you decide it at will?
To marry a wife, one needs three matchmakers, six betrothals, eight bearers in a large sedan chair, and a wide central gate. That is a formal marriage.
A formal marriage certificate must also be obtained from the government.
Does the concubine Yin in your house have these?
Who in the capital doesn’t know this?
Yin was originally a concubine that you kept secretly outside and didn't want to be seen in public.
And the concubine's daughter whom you want to marry as a replacement for the legitimate daughter is actually the illegitimate daughter born to Yin when she was a concubine!
Even if the late madam was generous enough to allow her and her daughter to enter the house, she was just a concubine who was carried in through the side door in a sedan chair.
Even if the late wife is no longer around, you, Marquis Qinxing, cannot make a concubine your principal wife with just a word.
What you call the concubine's promotion to the first wife;
Your so-called illegitimate daughter becoming a legitimate daughter is nothing more than your own amusement behind closed doors in your mansion, deceiving yourselves!
Outside of Marquis Qinxing's mansion, who would acknowledge that Yin was the legal wife?
Who else admits that Leng Yixing is the legitimate daughter?
Besides, did the Yin family ever receive a title?
Has she ever been invited to a palace banquet?
Have the ladies in Beijing ever sent her invitations to their tea parties, flower parties, weddings and funerals?
Are there any noble ladies in Beijing who have any contact with Leng Yixing?
snort!
There is no such thing as a true wife being promoted to the first wife from a concubine!
The principal wife is the principal wife.
Even if a man marries a second wife after his original wife dies, he still has to marry her in a formal way.
If everyone is as casual as Marquis Qinxing, then where is the dignity of the wife who is married in a formal ceremony?
Therefore, Marquis Qinxing, you and your concubine and concubine should stop daydreaming! "
After saying this, Censor Kou returned to the class.
In fact, the emperor and his ministers in the palace all noticed the abnormality of Marquis Qinxing Leng Xian.
What he said now was obviously different from what he said just now.
Just now Leng Xian was just making excuses;
And now, he clearly blurted out all the real and dark thoughts in his mind.
Even a fool knows that such words should not be said!
Looking at Leng Xian's action of covering his mouth with his hands, he clearly didn't want to say these things.
However, Leng Xian seemed to be controlled by some force and had to speak.
But no matter what, we should refute what Qinxing Hou said in person.
After all, this is the Golden Palace, not a place for Marquis Qinxing to act as he pleases.
"Okay, Marquis Qinxing, stop procrastinating and making excuses!
The three words 'Leng Rongyue' were not written in my imperial edict.
However, everyone knows that the Marquis Qinxing's Mansion has only one legitimate daughter, Leng Rongyue.
And the only future daughter-in-law in my mind is Leng Rongyue.
As for your concubine's daughter who was born to you out of wedlock and has bad behavior, is unruly and bad...
Her words and actions over the years have already determined her fate.
Besides, how could just anyone get into my son's Prince Yu's mansion?
You disregarded the emperor's will and plotted against my imperial decree granting marriage, which has already committed the crime of deceiving the emperor.
Moreover, in your words just now, you have personally admitted that after the death of your first wife Fu Baozhen, you, your mother, your concubine, and your illegitimate children secretly appropriated her dowry for your own enjoyment. You have been using it for many years, and the amount you have used is huge.
This is the second crime.
Next, I will ask you about the incident in which you favored your concubine and killed your wife, and plotted to murder your original wife.
Marquis Qinxing, you must speak to me face to face, and not tell a single lie!"
When Leng Xian heard Emperor Hong De asking about Fu Baozhen's death, he felt ominous.
Previously, there was the crime of deceiving the emperor;
Another crime is to use the dowry of a deceased wife privately;
Plus the crime of murdering his wife...
I...can I still survive?
Cold and desperate.
But, there is a word called: death struggle!
He can't admit the crime!
You can't admit it no matter what!
Admitting it means death.
I don't recognize...
When Leng Xian heard Emperor Hong De emphasize that Leng Xian was not allowed to tell a lie, he was so upset that he wanted to cry but had no tears!
He wanted to tell a lie and not tell the truth, but he couldn't do it!
He couldn't stop the truth from coming out!
However, Xiao Jingyu, Duke Anguo Fu Peng, Fu Yinglan and Fu Yingze knew what was going on.
With Yue'er's "truth" in there, Leng Xian knew what he said... was of course all true!