novelraw Chapter 167
Chapter 167
Chapter 167
But Fu Lingtian's answer was that he was afraid that Luo Qingchen would be unhappy and disgusted if he recognized him, so he pretended to be an old man.
Concubine Jia really didn't understand.
Everyone has a love of beauty, is Luo Qingchen blind, or a fool?
"Fu Lingtian, I heard that at the Huachao Festival, you made a big splash. I don't know how many women admire you. But you said that Zhang Qingchen dismissed you in the past and had to pretend to be an old man. This excuse is too ridiculous."
But Fu Lingtian said seriously: "Young lady doesn't know, Qingchen is different from others, and it's only by accident that I was able to marry her, otherwise it would be difficult to achieve my wish."
"Zhang Qingchen, tell me why you look down on Fu Lingtian? He is not beautiful enough, his family background is not good enough, or is he treating you badly?" Concubine Jia's question became more and more beside the point.
However, today is different from the past, a screen was erected in the courtyard, and there was a faint figure behind it, presumably it was a lonely concubine in the palace, some people wanted to watch the fun, but it was inconvenient to show their faces, so it was arranged like this.
At this time, an eunuch came out from behind the screen and whispered something to Concubine Jia. Concubine Jia was a little embarrassed, so she changed the subject and said to Jing Zhaoyin: "My lord, I was curious for a while, mainly because I saw the beauty of the two of them. It's a match made in heaven, so I couldn't help but ask a few more questions, I'd better ask your lord to judge the case."
Fu Lingtian actually wanted to know the truest thoughts in Luo Qingchen's heart, but it's a pity...
Jing Zhaoyin continued: "Then, what the Second Young Master said just now is true, the people who made a scene at the altar that day were Fu Lingtian and Zhang Qingchen, right?"
"Yes." Luo Qingchen and Fu Lingtian replied at the same time.
"You also said that it had nothing to do with the assassin, but at that time many forbidden soldiers also saw that you had kidnapped the Celestial Master. Later, the Lord Zhen Guogong and his son stopped you and rescued the Celestial Master. Is this true?"
Luo Qingchen said indifferently: "My lord, since this matter involves a celestial master, why don't you ask the celestial master to answer in person?"
"That's a good statement. I originally planned to do so, but unfortunately, a few days ago, the celestial master had just practiced alchemy in Qingfeng Temple, so I don't want to disturb you." Concubine Jia said.
In fact, when Deng Yunzi searched for a life-saving benefactor in the city, Luo Qingchen knew that Deng Yunzi was still very grateful for their life-saving grace without any other conflicts of interest, and if he was asked to testify, the truth would be revealed immediately .
But the result of Luo Qingchen's discussion with Fu Lingtian was not to bring out Deng Yunzi until the end.
If you are not sure, the king will not order someone to go to the government of the town to get someone.
It's not that Luo Qingchen and the others don't have speculations about the informers and witnesses, but if they want to be sure and let them jump out one by one to expose themselves, they must first show weakness and let those people spare no effort to show themselves.
Now it seems that Xu You'er, Jian Yu, Fu Lingyu... It's almost done, it's time to finish.
It's just that Luo Qingchen didn't expect Deng Yunzi to retreat at this time, so is this case procrastinating, or will there be another change?
"Then, according to your mother, what should I do now?" Luo Qingchen asked intentionally.
Fu Lingyu knew it well, that day Deng Yunzi yelled at them not to hurt Luo Qingchen and Fu Lingtian, saying that they were lifesavers and he ignored it on purpose.
Assassination is a serious crime, the evidence is conclusive, Luo Qingchen and Fu Lingtian's lives would not be killed if Deng Yunzi showed up, this was Fu Lingyu's wishful thinking.
But I didn't expect that Luo Qingchen and Fu Lingtian could be so eloquent, that Jizhen Guogong's Mansion, Prime Minister's Mansion and General Jian's family could not convict them.
Fu Lingyu was a little flustered, but he didn't dare to express his anxiety, so he said to Concubine Jia: "Your Majesty, isn't the testimony of Ms. Xu and Mr. Jian enough to explain the problem?"
Concubine Jia thought about it for a while: "It seems that there are all personal and material evidence, Zhang Qingchen and Fu Lingtian are just eloquent, but they can't produce evidence to prove their innocence, but they lack the evidence of the celestial master... It's not easy."
Concubine Jia's tone was delicate and playful, and her eyes quickly swept towards the screen.
I only heard a loud laugh coming from behind the screen: "My concubine, how capable I think you are, so you still ask me to make up my mind?"
The screen was removed, and only a black robe with red trim and long sleeves was seen. Tianqiong Wang Luo Xiuyuan stood on the green shady grass, with a smile on his always domineering face, looking at Concubine Jia with a look of Pamper and have a bit of fun.
It turned out that Luo Xiuyuan behind the screen was also hearing the trial.
Concubine Jia pursed her lips, walked in front of Luo Xiuyuan, and said with the air of a little daughter: "Don't do it, Your Majesty, you are making fun of my concubine."
"It's you who want to take care of this matter yourself, so I entrust this king's trust to you. I heard that the trial was good yesterday, and this king also wants to see the demeanor of my concubine. Why is this going to be the king's fault?" Luo Xiuyuan said Touching Concubine Jia's shoulder, showing some tenderness.
Concubine Jia was a bit reluctant: "It's because the king is here today, and my concubine is nervous and wants to do well. So, so... Oh, my lord, everyone in the city will know that my concubine is a harem woman." Tried the case, but was laughed at by the king, and everyone would watch the concubine's jokes, scolding the concubine for harming the country and the people, and for being a concubine."
Hearing this, Luo Xiuyuan's expression suddenly turned cold: "This king asks you to do something, who would dare to refuse to accept it? I have passed on this king's oral order, regarding the trial of the case, Concubine Jia has devoted herself to her duties, and anyone who dares to question it, no matter the commoner The common people are still the ministers of the court, first slap their mouths for thirty and then speak!"
The tenderness and tenderness just now revealed the majesty and dominance of the king.
It is also enough to explain Jiafei's position in Luo Xiuyuan's heart.
If the same thing happened to Empress Xiao, the result would definitely be different.
Empress Xiao would not use this pleading tone, would not show weakness, would not act like a baby, when a woman felt that she was strong enough, she only wanted to control the men around her.
Concubine Jia was the complete opposite. In front of her, Luo Xiuyuan felt that he was the real king, and he had to stand upright for this weak woman who depended on him to survive.
Concubine Jia, on the other hand, got what she wanted without making a fuss while smiling.
"Your Majesty, I don't know how to repay you." Concubine Jia said with a bit of guilt.
"What does this king want from you in return? You continue to try this case well, and then you can give this king a satisfactory result. Just now, this king heard everything, and they are all reasonable. You will know when the celestial master comes out and asks about the inside story." .” Luo Xiuyuan also didn’t want to hastily close the case.
Concubine Jia said happily, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Luo Qingchen thought to himself, men really like such women?Flattering, coquettish and naive, showing weakness to please, seemingly useless things are the most effective.
Seeing Luo Qingchen thoughtful, Fu Lingtian said in a low voice: "Concubine Jia is really clever at overcoming rigidity with softness."
Is this praising Concubine Jia, or implying that she is not gentle enough?Luo Qingchen glanced at Fu Lingtian coldly.
Bad, she misunderstood!
Fu Lingtian hurriedly said: "But it depends on who it is used on. Not all men will take this trick."
The two murmured, Concubine Jia stretched out her hand and said: "Your Majesty, look at their young couple, they are very loving."
Luo Xiuyuan took a look at Luo Qingchen and Fu Lingtian: "Aifei is really kind-hearted, it was said that they were allowed to live together yesterday? They are all suspects, aren't you afraid of their collusion? However, Aifei's first trial experience Lack, is there no one to remind?"
Jing Zhaoyin hurriedly knelt down: "Report to the king, the minister is guilty."
As a witness, Xu You'er was previously housed in an empty house nearby, under guard, waiting to be called at any time. Hearing that today's trial has come to an end, and there is no conviction yet, she feels depressed.
At this moment, a court lady was taking her out, seeing that Luo Qingchen and Fu Lingtian were still fine, she became even angrier.
On the other side, a tall man, dressed in mighty clothes, with a face carved like a knife and an axe, was embracing Concubine Jia. It was Tianqiong's Wang Luoxiuyuan.
Xu You'er stepped forward quickly, and knelt down in front of Luo Xiuyuan: "You'er pays homage to the king, long live long live."
Luo Xiuyuan was chatting and laughing with Concubine Jia, immediately displeased, and said to the eunuch beside him: "Who is she? Why is Concubine Jia so chaotic?"
The maid who brought Xu You'er just now might as well try to hold her back, but it was too late, she hurried over and knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, calm down, it was the slave who brought Miss Xu here, but..."
Not allowing the palace lady to explain, Luo Xiuyuan ordered impatiently: "People can't stand it, what's the use of keeping you? Drag it down, chop off your legs."
"My lord, spare my life, my lord, spare my life." The maid yelled sadly, and was immediately dragged away.
Xu You'er didn't expect Luo Xiuyuan to strike so viciously without asking why, that his legs went limp from fright.
Seeing that Xu You'er was still at his feet, Luo Xiuyuan opened his mouth and said, "Come on, take this..."
Although Concubine Jia didn't like Xu Youer, she had to explain Xu Youer's identity.
"Your Majesty, take a closer look, this is You'er." Concubine Jia reminded.
Luo Xiuyuan sized up Xu You'er and said, "Could it be that he's new to the palace? Why didn't you teach him the rules and sent him to Aifei?"
Xu You'er was shocked, ever since she stopped Sheng Jia to become the Destiny's Child, hasn't the king always liked her and spoiled her?
Just the day before yesterday, Luo Xiuyuan ordered someone to reward her with jewelry, why is it that she is a stranger today as if she doesn't know her?
Xu You'er had no choice but to say: "Your Majesty, the little girl Xu You'er came from the Prime Minister's Mansion. A few days ago, I stopped the holy driver. Thanks to the King's love, I also accompanied her to enjoy the flowers and eat."
How could Luo Xiuyuan not know Xu You'er?It's just that after hearing about Xu You'er's performance in this trial, it's nothing more than being stupid, but she dared not to take Concubine Jia seriously.
Even if he wants to protect the person he cherishes, Xu You'er dares to point fingers, it's really lawless.
As a result, Luo Xiuyuan's enthusiasm and interest in Xu You'er, the Goddess of Destiny, suddenly dropped, and he deliberately wanted to teach her a lesson.
"By the way, you are the Destiny's True Daughter that this king lost." Luo Xiuyuan seemed to have just remembered this matter.
Xu You'er said awkwardly: "Exactly, the king sent the queen to check before, but later the queen... just let it go. Every time the little girl sees the king, she feels very kind, but she can't call her father."
As Xu You'er said, the circles of her eyes turned red, and tears fell down her cheeks.
(End of this chapter)