frightfiction Chapter 427 True Identity
Chapter 427 True Identity
His Majesty appeared and Wen Liang stood up and gave him his seat.
When Mu Yun heard that His Majesty was going to execute him, he was almost fainted.
"Your Majesty, I am innocent. Your Majesty, I am innocent. Although I have made mistakes, I am not guilty of death. Your Majesty, Zeng Guangren was the one who framed my brother and committed corruption and abuse of power."
When Zeng Guangren heard His Majesty's words that the entire family would be executed, he suddenly raised his eyes to look at His Majesty. His turbid eyes were full of bloodshot, and he looked as if he had suffered a great injustice.
"Your Majesty, everything was done by Mu Yun. He was the only one who committed the corruption and bribery and framed Mu Zhong. I was just framed by him. Why did Your Majesty put me in such a serious crime? I do not plead guilty!"
Your Majesty is so cruel that the whole family was executed!
Zeng Guangren had never felt so helpless in his life.
"Sir, I'm serious!" Zhao Chongxiu could never take back what he had said.
He glanced at the two of them with cold eyes, first looking at Mu Yun.
Although he was not involved in the old case, he was aware of it.
"The stolen money has always been a mystery and could not be found, so the late emperor was also skeptical about it and spared Mu Zhong's life."
Later, because Mu Zhong swore to die for his country at the border, and because Prince Chen interceded for Mu Zhong, the late emperor wanted to investigate the case carefully at that time.
However, even though he checked the accounts secretly, the Ministry of Revenue did not disclose anything and the stolen money was never found.
Of course, Zhao Chongxiu also looked at the account book and kept a backup plan, which was also a smart move.
However, Mu Yun was just shooting himself in the foot.
"I didn't expect that the stolen money was in your hands!"
"Now, the evidence is irrefutable, you must be executed!"
Everything is man-made.
If Zhao Chongxiu had not been so vigilant, he would not have survived until now.
"I wonder if you have been sitting in your position of Grand Master with peace of mind over the years?"
Mu Yun, kneeling on the ground, no longer had the courage to even look at Mu Heng.
But he still walked towards Mu Heng on his knees.
"Heng'er, uncle was wrong. Please save uncle. Uncle doesn't want anything anymore. He just wants to live."
Mu Heng stepped back in disdain, his murderous intent towards Mu Yun growing stronger.
Why should he feel at ease?
Mu Heng felt unfair for his father. He originally thought that his father was able to save his life because of his mother's plea, but he did not expect it was because of the fact that the stolen money could not be found.
"Mu Yun, from the moment you framed my father, you are no longer my uncle!"
Mu Yun's body was limp and he could hardly hold on.
If the king wants the minister to die, the minister has to die.
Zeng Guangren became quiet at this moment, waiting for His Majesty's decision.
Zhao Chongxiu: "Zeng Guangren, you accepted bribes and asked Mu Yun to cover up your crimes. Have you ever thought that the truth will be exposed one day?"
"I wonder, Your Majesty, how do you know that?" Zeng Guangren said coldly, his expression completely changed.
He was really curious, and he felt that everything he had done was perfect.
Obviously, they couldn't find any evidence at all.
However, if Your Majesty wants to massacre his entire family now, you must have solid evidence.
Zhao Chongxiu said:
"Individual court officials have confessed this morning that they bribed Mu Yun through you."
"You are right about one thing. You did not collaborate with the enemy."
"You just leaked the news to Beiyan, saying that my fourth brother noticed them, so they joined forces to slander them."
This is also the fundamental reason why Wen Liang said that he has reasons and evidence.
Your Majesty is decisive in doing things. At the morning court today, a group of vassals have been dealt with.
There is no way they cannot confess. If His Majesty wants to investigate, they can't escape. It is better to confess voluntarily. Being dismissed from office is a small matter, but losing one's life is a big matter.
Zeng Guangren shook his head and said nothing.
Zhao Chongxiu: "You are careful and leave no traces, but in recent days, I have found out that your people are buying saltpeter and sulfur in large quantities."
Just for this reason, Zhao Chongxiu must take his life even if he has no evidence.
He would never allow anyone to threaten his position.
Because of Zeng Wan'er, he was somewhat suspicious whether the formula had been leaked.
Zeng Guangren thought to himself that he was careless. It was all because the fuel was too powerful. He was afraid that things might change, so he didn't have much time to make plans, which allowed His Majesty to discover clues.
"Also, you, Zeng Guangren, are a descendant of the previous dynasty, and you are bent on overthrowing our Donglin Dynasty!"
"You want to establish your own army!"
When Zeng Guangren heard this, his almost numb face finally showed some reaction.
"I wanted to check your ancestors for eighteen generations, but found no one. Even if they were commoners, it would be impossible to find nothing." Zhao Chongxiu laughed at himself for only thinking of investigating Zeng Guangren now.
It’s better not to check it than not to check it. Once you check it, it’s crucial.
When Zhao Chongxiu said this, not only Zeng Guangren, but everyone else felt a chill down their spines. Looking at Zeng Guangren again, they thought that it was not an exaggeration for His Majesty to massacre his entire family.
Wen Liang never imagined that Zeng Guangren had such an identity.
"How did you find out?" Zeng Guangren still didn't know the reason.
Zhao Chongxiu: "Only the descendants of the previous dynasty would hate our Donglin Dynasty so much."
As for how he found out?
Even his own royal spies are no pushovers.
Zhao Chongxiu finally looked at Mu Heng.
"Mu Heng has made great contributions to the Mu family. From now on, you will be the only one who will be the head of the Mu family. It has been found out that your father was wrongly accused, and he has made great contributions to Donglin. From now on, you will follow Jiang Yue and be her deputy general!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Mu Heng didn't want his military achievements to come through his father, but he would not refuse the reward from His Majesty.
After hearing this, Mu Yun, a dying man, showed no reaction on his face.
If he dies, he will have nothing left. How can he fight?
His Majesty waved his hand. Mu Yun was no longer able to protest his innocence. He and Zeng Guangren were imprisoned again in the Sky Prison, awaiting the capital punishment.
Before this, officials from the Ministry of Justice had already set out for the Mu and Zeng mansions.
Mu Heng's long gloomy heart finally brightened up, but now he had to go to the military camp to train soldiers.
In secret, Mu Chengfeng, who was preparing to pick up his father and bring him home, had his good mood completely ruined by this scene.
He was filled with hatred as he watched Mu Heng walk away gracefully.
"Mu Heng, I'm going to kill you!"
Now, his father has not been released and he has no home to return to.
In a blink of an eye, he saw Zeng Xueer, who was wearing a cloak and looked pale. He thought to himself that there were people who were worse off than him. He was only exiled, but Zeng Xueer would be beheaded.
"It's you?"
Zeng Xueer was startled, and when she saw it was Mu Chengfeng, she turned around and left.
Mu Chengfeng caught up with her.
"Now we are both like street rats, so why not go on the run together?"