frightfiction Chapter 227
Chapter 227
"The crime of the son-in-law is an unforgivable crime." Qu Quan concluded his speech with a flick of his sleeves, "I implore the emperor to issue an imperial decree to sentence the son-in-law to death!"
Dan can be ground without changing its color, orchid can be burnt without destroying its fragrance.
Qu Quan never thinks that things in the world are either black or white, and she has no shame in saying that she is a pure and clean person. She is only glad that there is still a trace of conscience in her heart, and the bottom line has not been completely worn out.I have been an official for four years, and I always have to do one thing for the people.
Just because Princess Zhaoren grasped the lifeblood of most of the hall officials just as she grasped the fatal points of her and Wei Yueyan.As soon as Qu Quan's words came out, those officials who were coerced and lured couldn't sit still, and they justified the son-in-law with every word.This one talks about the meritorious deeds of the son-in-law in building water conservancy projects, and the other says that the son-in-law was also deceived by the swindlers, so he is not guilty of death, and may be exiled to comfort the holy heart...except for Hang Shi Cheng He, who was asked by Qu Quan to avoid today's situation and stay in the mansion, saying he was sick Cui Jian, the future servant of the Ministry of Punishment, only a few speech officials who are not in the oil and salt stand silently.
Qu Quan listened to the voices of opposition and pleading that seemed to involve the participation of former allies, although he had prepared for it, but the bone-chilling coldness still rolled down from his swallowing throat, flowed through his heart and sank to the bottom of his feet.Loyalty and direct admonition is not what a courtier who is obsessed with power and tactics should do. What he did today is completely betting on his official career.This point, she can see it clearly, Emperor Yulong can see it clearly, and naturally all civil and military officials can also see it clearly.
Adhering to the fact that a person who knows current affairs is a hero, the snake mouse that once hid under her wings chose a new shelter for herself early on, and naturally she will not show mercy to her old master who is about to lose her favor.The tree falls and the monkeys scatter, the wall falls and everyone pushes, the scene that I have seen countless times, finally fell on my own head.It fell so fast that it caught people off guard.
"Qu Aiqing." Emperor Yulong, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke again. As soon as he opened his golden mouth, the whole chaotic hall fell silent in an instant, waiting for the king's verdict, "I have made a decision on this matter, and Qu Aiqing is also tired." Alright, let’s retreat today.”
"Your Majesty." Qu Quan knew that Emperor Yulong wanted to make peace, and he was determined not to let go, "I don't know what your majesty's decision is. Today's imperial trial, I hope your majesty will close the case here."
The reason why she is holding onto the son-in-law tightly today is because although there are many officials involved in the bloody case, they can all be accused of their crimes. Only the son-in-law has fled this time, and he has escaped. With Princess Zhaoren around, he I won't sit still and wait for death, and there will definitely be no good chances in the future.Whether the son-in-law is to be killed or released, whether to live or die, the decision is at this moment!
The expression on Emperor Yulong's face remained unchanged, and there was no disturbance in his tone, "Qu Aiqing, you are quite different today than usual."
Qu Quan's heart suddenly went cold, and a sense of fainting swept over the sky, his back was already dripping with cold sweat, but his body remained motionless. The beam is shining on the sun of her court dress, and the golden and red colored threads seem to meet the sun's glow, attracting the white cranes that symbolize virtuousness to flutter and soar.
"I just recalled that in ancient times, a woman surnamed Zhu once wrote a poem with the theme of bamboo, saying: 'Strong and straight loyal ministers, lonely and strong women's hearts. Four seasons are the same color, frost and snow can't invade.' A boudoir woman still has such awareness, As the minister of the Great Xia Ministry of Punishment, I should use this to make clear my ambitions, to sweep away corruption, evil and traitors, and not to let a single guilty person go."
Emperor Yulong didn't answer the words, and the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty looked at each other in dismay and remained silent.After an unknown amount of time, a deep sigh came from the dragon chair, "The son-in-law repaired the Huaijiang weir, irrigated and drained the river, and cured the drought, but he has not yet received a reward. This matter was also deceived by the traitor..."
"Your Majesty!" Qu Quan's voice was stern, and his eyes were cold, "How could Huo Yuan and the others keep this matter secret? How could all the prefectures and governments intercept the relevant secrets for a small minister of the Ministry of Water at the risk of deceiving the emperor?" Report?! Repairing the Huaijiang weir son-in-law is only taking over halfway, and how can he do all the work if he only has the post of supervisor?! Even if he has merit, it needs to be subdivided into whether it is punished or not, and it cannot be considered equally."
As the words fell, the sleeves of his robe trembled, Qu Quan knelt down to appease his head, and his voice shook the Golden Palace, "I implore the emperor to promulgate the imperial decree, and punish the son-in-law with the death penalty! There is no delay!"
Emperor Yulong finally got a little annoyed, "Qu Quan."
He only yelled this, and the slight vibration of the airflow dissipated without a trace in an instant, and he couldn't even blow out a bright candle.But just such a sound, it sounded in Qu Quan's ears like a landslide and tsunami, the force of heaven and earth collapsed, and the city wall that took her four years to build and survived several times was smashed down.
The expected destruction of all thoughts did not come, but there was a sense of relief.
It's gone...it's gone.
The king and his courtiers in the Golden Luan Hall watched the woman slowly get up, without showing a look of ashes at all, and there was a slight smile on her well-shaped lips.Very different from her usual sly and incomparable appearance, this smile is reminiscent of the stars scattered in the river and sea, lonely but vast, bright but indifferent.
"I am standing here today, wearing Mingde robes, holding a steadfast wat, reading books from sages, and admonishing things of loyalty. This life, so far, is worthy of heaven."
"I implore the emperor to promulgate the imperial decree to punish the son-in-law as Ling Chi! Cut up the flesh of this dog, so as to calm the hearts of the people in the world!"
"Qu Quan, die, remonstrate!!"
Yan Luo, before everyone could react, only heard the sound of sleeves flying, and Emperor Yulong panicked and shouted: "Qu Aiqing!!"