auspicious time has come

Chapter 208 Descends from the sky
The female envoy turned her head and looked in surprise, "Princess?...Why did you come here in person?"

"This matter is of great importance. I want to... personally explain the situation before and after the prince's accident that night." Princess Hedong walked into the hall and looked at Jiang Zhengfu and the others: "I wonder if your lords will allow it?"

"Wangfei is serious. At the beginning of the case, it was because of the clues and testimony given by Wangfei that the case could be clarified so quickly. Today, it is more appropriate and more in line with the rules for Wangfei to come here to testify in person." Shang Shu said.

"In the past few days, I have been treated and taken care of by the palace doctor. With a clear mind and a clear mind, I can remember more clearly about the events of that night." Princess Hedong said: "Among them, there is one very important discrepancy. It must be stated in court.”

access?

The Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice and several people all looked at Princess Hedong seriously.

"Princess, please speak."

Princess Hedong: "I did hear the conversation of those men in black with my own ears that night, but what they mentioned in their original words was the word 'Hou Ye'" instead of 'Dingbei Hou'—— "

There was a moment of silence in the hall.

And under this quiet word, a huge wave was soon set off.

The Princess of Hedong came here today, not to finalize Beihou's charges, but to excuse him? !

Jiang Zhengfu's brows moved slightly, and he looked at Xiao Mu, only to see a hint of surprise in the other's eyes that was barely noticeable.

"Does the princess know the difference between this word difference?" Zuodu Yushi frowned seriously and asked.

"Because I know..." Princess Hedong glanced at the young man standing there, and said with some shame: "That's why I dare not hide anything today."

"Since that's the case, why did the princess so firmly claim that it was the work of the Marquis of Dingbei?"

"At that time... At that time, I was overly frightened, and my mind was confused for a while, so I couldn't choose what to say..."

"Why did you decide that it was Dingbeihou and not someone else?"

"Because..." Princess Hedong hesitated for a moment, and finally said clearly: "Because the prince had a conflict with Dingbeihou after drinking in the palace that night, and was punished by the saint afterwards, so it was determined that it was caused by Dingbeihou. , On the way back to the mansion, I have been annoyed by this... In addition, the prince has also served as the defense envoy of the Yingzhou, and there are many rumors outside... Under such circumstances, the prince suddenly had an accident, and then I heard those people mention "Hou Ye ' Two words, it is preconceived."

The Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice and the minister of Dali Temple exchanged glances with each other upon hearing the words.

This statement sounds reasonable...

"After waking up and thinking about it now, they may not have expected this, so they deliberately induced me to suspect Dingbeihou through words!" Princess Hedong said with courage.

Several members of the Minister of Criminal Affairs had complex expressions when they heard the words.

Most of them know the "results" of the three joint trials today.

But at that moment Princess Hedong suddenly changed her words...

For a while, Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice could only look at Jiang Zhengfu, who was "coming in person on my behalf".

Jiang Zhengfu's eyes fell on Princess Hedong.

"What the concubine is implying is that Beihou was wronged, and the murderer is someone else?"

This point is extremely important.

If the Princess Hedong retorted so thoroughly, he would have to think a little more——

Jiang Zhengfu's gaze swept over Xiao Mu seemingly absently.

"No..." Princess Hedong shook her head: "I don't dare to say anything, I just told the truth and my own conjectures. The truth of this case, of course, I still need to ask you adults to investigate carefully."

As Niangzi Ji said, she just needs to tell the truth.

Only by telling the truth, will there be no flaws, will not be caught by others, and will not cause some troubles that I cannot deal with!

"In this case, although the concubine is the one who suffers, if she is biased in her testimony or makes a false statement, she will also be charged with perjury later—" Jiang Zhengfu said with a stern expression, "The concubine should be aware of this point." .”

Hearing this, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment felt a little settled - it seems that Jiang Linggong should have "iron evidence" in his hands.

In this case, Princess Hedong's testimony will be charged with perjury... Of course, if Princess Hedong is smarter, she should know how to choose.

These words were "reminders" in the eyes of the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, and after they fell into the ears of Princess Hedong, she became more and more determined when she was afraid: "...I dare to swear to the heavens, everything I said today is true !"

Fortunately, she made a choice in time, so she wouldn't really fall into the situation of "perjury"!

The minister of the Ministry of punishment choked when he heard it.

"Que'er, you listened to me that night, you just need to tell the truth today!" Princess Hedong looked at the envoy.

The maid nodded hurriedly: "Yes, what the princess said is the truth!"

Although I don't understand why the princess suddenly changed her mind, but as the maidservant of the princess, she will say whatever the princess says!

Besides...

The female envoy glanced at Xiao Mu quietly, and couldn't help but add another sentence: "Thinking about it now, those people... are indeed suspected of planting in their words! The real culprit may not be Dingbeihou! If you just rely on one ambiguous statement , to convict him... I'm afraid it's a bit far-fetched!"

This idea, long before the princess appeared, the first time she saw Dingbeihou in this hall... was born!

How could Dingbeihou do such a thing with such a face?

Before seeing Marquis Dingbei——this man took credit for being arrogant, and he has no law in his eyes!

After meeting Dingbeihou——Think about it carefully, is it a bit hasty?

Otherwise, check again?
Hearing the two masters and servants change their words in unison, Yushi Zuodu frowned, and said bluntly: "Historically, the three divisions will judge with justice first. , and Jiang Linggong is on top, if the princess is threatened by anyone, she can clearly say at this time that I will take care of the princess with Dasheng law."

"Thank you, my lord, for your kindness." Princess Hedong said, "But since the prince's accident, I have stayed behind closed doors, so why should I be threatened by others... I just don't want the truth to be buried, and I don't want to wrong innocent people. The real culprit was misplaced."

As she spoke, she saluted deeply, and said with a sob: "I beg you, my lords, to find justice for the prince, so that the prince can rest in peace as soon as possible!"

"Since the princess has repeatedly claimed that today's testimony is true—" Jiang Zhengfu tilted his head slightly, and confessed to the master in the hall: "Record the words of the princess as evidence, and ask the princess to sign calligraphy and paintings on it as a guarantee."

Facing Jiang Zhengfu's confession, Zhu Bo didn't dare to hesitate.

Soon, Princess Hedong signed the testimony.

The Secretary of the Ministry of Criminal Affairs felt that the situation was a bit tricky, and subconsciously looked at Jiang Zhengfu, only to hear him say: "Princess Hedong has changed her testimony today, and due to the lack of evidence, the case will be tried in accordance with the law—"

The Secretary of the Ministry of Punishments couldn't help but be surprised: "Mr. Ling...!"

How could this case go like this?
What about "evidence"?

Did Dali Temple come empty-handed?

"I will tell His Majesty the truth." Jiang Zhengfu said.

but……

The minister of the Ministry of punishment wanted to say something more, but he saw the minister of Dali Temple slightly shaking his head at him.

The Minister of the Ministry of Justice could only temporarily suppress many doubts, raised his hand and said "yes", and glanced at the young people in the hall with some hesitation.

The testimony has been changed, and the evidence is insufficient, then...

"At present, there is no evidence to prove that Beihou was the mastermind of the assassination of the King of Hedong. According to the law, he should not be detained again." Jiang Zhengfu looked at Xiao Mu with a serious expression: "It's just that this case is important, and it is important to decide Beihou. Hou is still suspicious, so before the truth comes out, please ask Dingbeihou to temporarily stay in the Hou's mansion and wait for the Dali Temple's interrogation at any time—”

The Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice was even more surprised.

It's fine if he hasn't been convicted, and now he is going to be released directly!
How could this be so!

Is it the way they opened the church today?
Xiao Mu has raised his hand, and his tone is not happy or angry: "Thank you for your impartiality, my lords."

All the eyeliners guarding outside the Sixth Ministry were shocked when they saw Dingbeihou Quanxu leaving the gate of the Criminal Ministry, and immediately passed the news to their masters.

Following the carriage all the way across the long street, seeing the carriages and horses driving back to the direction of the Dingbei Hou Mansion, Lan Qing slowly breathed a sigh of relief, and whispered to the subordinates beside her: "Notify everyone that the Marquis is fine, and the plan is temporarily cancelled. "

"Yes."

"This...what the hell is going on here?" After Jiang Zhengfu left, the Ministry of Punishment Minister and several people stood together and sighed repeatedly.

"If you let him go like this, how do you explain to His Majesty?"

"Why Jiang Linggong is so..."

"It doesn't make sense!"

The opportunity to kill the enemy has come before him, why should he risk offending the saint and push this opportunity away? !
Of course, it wasn't just the officials of the third division who couldn't figure it out.

"This game of chess is getting more and more difficult..."

Yan Ming, who had returned to the other courtyard, threw the chess piece back into the chess bowl and said "tsk".

Another figure flashed into a mansion and reported the news of the joint trial of the three divisions.

With a disappointed sigh, the white hand with well-defined knuckles and a long old scar on the tiger's mouth threw all the fish food into the pond as if it was tasteless.

The fish gathered around and scrambled for food.

However, the big fish that the feeder really wants to catch is hidden in the dark water and never shows up.

……

"...I have found out clearly that the Marquis of Dingbei has safely returned to the Marquis Mansion!" Cuihuai came back from the outside and said happily.

Heng Yu let out a long breath, and the stone in her heart finally fell to the ground.

Earlier, when she heard that the envoy of Princess Hedong had gone to the Ministry of Punishment alone, her heart hung high.

Later, when I heard that Princess Hedong hurried out of the house, I realized that I saw a glimmer of hope.

And now it is completely at ease.

"That's great!" Gu Tingnan, who was sitting beside him, stood up suddenly, his face full of joy.

Ning Yu couldn't help but look at her, pursed her lips and smiled, and said, "Ms. Gu looks happier than my little Yu'er?"

As a sister, Xiao Yu'er has already seen what's on her mind, but what about Mrs. Gu?Could it be that there are also people who care about it?
"I'm... happy for Xiao Yu'er!" Gu Tingnan tried to show Ning Yu a "tactful" expression, but he didn't know whether he passed the test or not.

Ning Yu smiled and didn't poke anything.

He only looked at his younger sister, and said, "It's a good thing that Sansi is willing to let him go... But hearing the news, it doesn't seem like he's really cleared his suspicions?"

"That's not to say, even if there is no previous 'identification' by Princess Hedong, his motive and suspicion are the biggest, and this matter is aimed at him." Heng Yu analyzed: "So, the only way to find out the real murderer Only then can we completely get rid of this crime—”

But she still smiled and said: "But as long as people return to the Hou's Mansion, they will be considered safe."

She finally didn't have to have the nightmare of last night.

Ning Yu nodded in agreement: "Yes, as long as people are safe, the truth can always be found out."

"And from this point of view, these three divisions... don't seem to want to put Xiaohou to death as we first imagined?" Gu Tingnan lowered his voice and said: "If not, even if the Princess of Hedong changes her words, it will be fine. As long as they kill the word 'motivation' and continue to detain people, it's not a violation of the rules, right?"

But right now, he just let him go!

It's as if... standing on Xiaohou's side and believing in his innocence?

Heng Yu was also thinking: "The attitude of the third division is indeed a bit unusual..."

She has some guesses...

Specifically, Xiao Mu might have an answer.

At this moment, she wanted to see him.

Want it so so much.

But can't.

Although he was able to return to the mansion this time, it is no different from being grounded. There will definitely be officials from Dali Temple guarding outside the Hou's mansion, watching his every move.

This is indeed the case.

At this time, in Dingbeihou's Mansion, although Wu Wei had withdrawn, the official posts of Dali Temple were still there.

As soon as Xiao Mu returned to the front hall, Mrs. Xiao, who was looking forward to it, slapped her shoulder: "You brat, you finally came back in good order!"

Mrs. Xiao's voice was choked with sobs, and her eyes were blushing: "I thought I would never have a chance to hold my grandson again!"

This statement is somewhat strange, but Xiao Mu also laughed: "Mother is worrying too much, the son has not married a wife yet, how could he easily let something happen to him—"

"I'm not worried about you! Of course nothing will happen to you! How could something happen to you!" Mrs. Xiao felt unlucky and denied it several times before saying, "I'm afraid that I will die early and not have the good fortune to have a grandson!"

She's unlucky herself, okay.

Bad boy, no way.

Mrs. Xiao shed tears as she spoke.

Because Yin Hai and the others were all there, he inevitably felt a little embarrassed, and after a few words of comfort from his own brat, he quickly stopped.

After rejoicing, it is really happy.

"Thank you so much..." Mrs. Xiao wiped her tears, lowered her voice extremely, and said to her son, "I would like to thank Ah Heng more, she was the one who persuaded Princess Hedong to change her words... She saved you once again! This time, Ah Heng has been busy doing things for you, and I've broken my heart... what should I do, don't you know what to do?"

"Yes." There was a hint of a smile in Xiao Mu's eyes: "There are many sons."

Afterwards, Mrs. Xiao took her mother to the Small Buddha Hall to burn incense and fulfill her wish, while Xiao Mu took Yan Ming and the others to the study to talk.

……

The night was dark, but Gu Tingnan still didn't feel sleepy.

At this moment, she simply got up, put on her clothes and walked out.

She was not born as a boudoir lady, and she was not used to being taken care of personally when she was resting, so the two female envoys in the yard slept in the ear room next door at night.

Her footsteps were very light at this time, so she didn't wake them up.

She came under the camphor tree in the courtyard, walked around the tree under the moonlight, and couldn't help but whispered in a puzzled voice: "I shouldn't... Ordinarily, I shouldn't send a letter to Ah Heng today, to make her feel at ease." ?"

Although it seems that... she can't see the letter now, it seems that she is more uneasy.

She stood there for a while, sighed softly, and when she was about to go back to her room, she suddenly heard a rustling sound above her head.

The noise was very slight, just waking up a little in this silent night.

Gu Tingnan immediately looked up, but before he had time to react, he saw a black shadow jumping down towards her.

She subconsciously wanted to dodge, but it was all in a split second, there was no time to dodge.

When the black figure jumped down, he had already noticed someone below, but it was too late——

The two inevitably collided, and Gu Tingnan was crushed under the tree by the black shadow falling from the sky.

In the hazy night, the woman's soft lips touched the man's resolute side face.

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