Is What She Is Saying True or False? (Part Three)
“Everyone!”
The members of the cabinet remained in place for an extended period of time. Senior cabinet minister Chen grieved the situation, stepping forward and kneeling on the ground.
“Minister Chen, you absolutely must not!”
“You mustn’t do this!”
The other officials rushed forward to try and help him up, but senior cabinet minister Chen stubbornly refused to get up, “Everyone, please listen to what I have to say!”
Everyone helplessly backed up, and senior cabinet minister Chen cupped his hands toward the sky, “I, Chen Qi, swear upon the ancestors of my Chen family and upon my unfilial son that if I have even the slightest inclination of increasing my personal power, I will allow my Chen family to die off without anyone to carry on the family name!”
Senior cabinet minister Chen only had one son, and he valued him more than his own life. His proclamation stunned the officials in court.
He pointed up at the empty throne, “His Majesty passed away a short time ago. I, Chen Qi, as someone who was personally chosen for the cabinet by His Majesty, do not dare to not show my loyalty! There were some suspicious circumstances surrounding His Majesty’s death, and we absolutely must not decide on a new ruler while the truth is still unknown! I beg my fellow cabinet ministers to step forward. Fulfill the duty that His Majesty entrusted to you while he was alive and carry out your duty as an official!”
Tears flowed freely down his aged face. His passionate plea shocked everyone in court, including Gu HuaiJiang. He never thought that a civil official could be so audacious.
Minister Wang gritted his teeth and was the first to step forward, helping senior cabinet minister Chen up. Immediately following this, six more ministers also stepped forward.
With the seven ministers standing at the top, their bearing instantly overpowered Yin Shuo.
He was still young. No matter what, he could not compare with the oldest and most venerated officials in court. The eldest prince looked at Yin Shuo with a frown and thought to himself that he absolutely had to hold on.
At present, the position of leading the officials was of utmost importance to him ascending the throne. He absolutely could not just give that position to those old fools!
Yin Shuo suddenly took a step to the side.
“Since Minister Chen has sworn on the eldest young sir, Yin Shuo does not dare argue. Cabinet ministers, please lead the proceedings.”
After saying this, he casually descended and stood with the other civil officials.
The eldest prince furrowed his brow even more, complaining to himself that Yin Shuo had given up his power to the cabinet without a fight. Only Yin Shuo understood that he had no room to fight back.
While Emperor Ning was still alive, he had relied on the cabinet more than him, the prime minister, and the officials understood this. With senior cabinet minister Chen swearing on his eldest son, if he did not give way, was he meant to wait for Gu HuaiJiang to speak up and chase him out?
Rather than that, it would be better to willingly step aside and appear virtuous.
Senior cabinet minister Chen took a deep breath and quickly steadied himself, “Marquis Gu has returned to court today. The victory at the border is all thanks to Marquis Gu. Marquis Gu truly is a great contributor to the defense of our Eastern Ling. Everyone knows how much His Majesty trusted Marquis Gu. The first thing that we must ask today is this: Marquis Gu, did His Majesty send any secret instructions or orders while he was still alive?”
Gu HuaiJiang stepped forward and subconsciously looked outside the hall.
He should not be the one to answer this question. There was someone who could provide a perfectly clear answer…
Gu ShuBai gave him a reassuring look. Just as senior cabinet minister Chen was about to remind Gu HuaiJiang to answer, a girl’s voice suddenly came from outside the hall.
“While father Emperor was still alive, he mentioned that he would appoint the second prince as the crown prince. Lord Marquis Gu knows about this!”
A girl in court clothes dragged her heavy dress along while heading toward the hall. It was only after she drew closer that everyone could see that it was Princess DanYang.
Heavens, how could Princess DanYang have become so thin and look so sick?
Before getting married, she was clearly as full-bodied as Yang Guifei. How could she have suddenly ended up looking so sick?
If not for her domineering expression looking the same as it had in the past, nobody would dare to think that she was Princess DanYang.
The eldest prince shot a sharp look at Yin Shuo, complaining that he was unable to even keep an eye on his own wife. She was actually able to come to court. Yin Shuo also found this quite strange.
He had clearly instructed the manor’s servants to keep an eye on Princess DanYang and not let her go out. How did she get into the palace?
From the crowd, Gu ShuBai watched Yin Shuo with a faint smile on his lips.
So it was him!
Princess DanYang ran in without any concern for appearances. She gasped for air while standing in the middle of the hall, “Second imperial brother could not possibly have assassinated father Emperor. He was the one who would be chosen as crown prince. How would assassinating father Emperor in front of everyone benefit him? Does everyone really not know who stands to benefit the most from killing father Emperor and framing second imperial brother?”
She raised her hand and pointed at the eldest prince. The latter could not help but feel shocked.
Emperor Ning’s face and voice flashed before him, but it was a stern expression and a harsh tone, denouncing him for killing his father and ruler…
No, he had to be resolute.
Princess DanYang did not have any evidence to prove that he was the one to kill their father and ruler. It was nothing more than speculation.
He forced himself to calm down, as he forced a smile, “Members of the inner palace and other females are not permitted to enter the court. I heard that sister DanYang has been sick. It would be best if you went back to the manor to recover! Someone come and escort the princess out of the palace-”
Princess DanYang shot Yin Shuo a fierce look.
How did she end up getting sick, and how did she end up so thin? Was it not all because of Yin Shuo?
The imperial guards ran in, and Princess DanYang became anxious. She dove in front of Gu HuaiJiang and grabbed his foot, “Uncle Gu, say something! You should know better than anyone if what DanYang said is true or false. Second imperial brother is also your nephew. Do you really want to watch him die unjustly in prison?”
The imperial guards arrived in front of Gu HuaiJiang but did not dare act. They could only gather around him.
All of the officials were focused on Gu HuaiJiang. They all wanted to know if what Princess DanYang had said was true or false.
Is What She Is Saying True or False? (Part Three)
“Everyone!”
The members of the cabinet remained in place for an extended period of time. Senior cabinet minister Chen grieved the situation, stepping forward and kneeling on the ground.
“Minister Chen, you absolutely must not!”
“You mustn’t do this!”
The other officials rushed forward to try and help him up, but senior cabinet minister Chen stubbornly refused to get up, “Everyone, please listen to what I have to say!”
Everyone helplessly backed up, and senior cabinet minister Chen cupped his hands toward the sky, “I, Chen Qi, swear upon the ancestors of my Chen family and upon my unfilial son that if I have even the slightest inclination of increasing my personal power, I will allow my Chen family to die off without anyone to carry on the family name!”
Senior cabinet minister Chen only had one son, and he valued him more than his own life. His proclamation stunned the officials in court.
He pointed up at the empty throne, “His Majesty passed away a short time ago. I, Chen Qi, as someone who was personally chosen for the cabinet by His Majesty, do not dare to not show my loyalty! There were some suspicious circumstances surrounding His Majesty’s death, and we absolutely must not decide on a new ruler while the truth is still unknown! I beg my fellow cabinet ministers to step forward. Fulfill the duty that His Majesty entrusted to you while he was alive and carry out your duty as an official!”
Tears flowed freely down his aged face. His passionate plea shocked everyone in court, including Gu HuaiJiang. He never thought that a civil official could be so audacious.
Minister Wang gritted his teeth and was the first to step forward, helping senior cabinet minister Chen up. Immediately following this, six more ministers also stepped forward.
With the seven ministers standing at the top, their bearing instantly overpowered Yin Shuo.
He was still young. No matter what, he could not compare with the oldest and most venerated officials in court. The eldest prince looked at Yin Shuo with a frown and thought to himself that he absolutely had to hold on.
At present, the position of leading the officials was of utmost importance to him ascending the throne. He absolutely could not just give that position to those old fools!
Yin Shuo suddenly took a step to the side.
“Since Minister Chen has sworn on the eldest young sir, Yin Shuo does not dare argue. Cabinet ministers, please lead the proceedings.”
After saying this, he casually descended and stood with the other civil officials.
The eldest prince furrowed his brow even more, complaining to himself that Yin Shuo had given up his power to the cabinet without a fight. Only Yin Shuo understood that he had no room to fight back.
While Emperor Ning was still alive, he had relied on the cabinet more than him, the prime minister, and the officials understood this. With senior cabinet minister Chen swearing on his eldest son, if he did not give way, was he meant to wait for Gu HuaiJiang to speak up and chase him out?
Rather than that, it would be better to willingly step aside and appear virtuous.
Senior cabinet minister Chen took a deep breath and quickly steadied himself, “Marquis Gu has returned to court today. The victory at the border is all thanks to Marquis Gu. Marquis Gu truly is a great contributor to the defense of our Eastern Ling. Everyone knows how much His Majesty trusted Marquis Gu. The first thing that we must ask today is this: Marquis Gu, did His Majesty send any secret instructions or orders while he was still alive?”
Gu HuaiJiang stepped forward and subconsciously looked outside the hall.
He should not be the one to answer this question. There was someone who could provide a perfectly clear answer…
Gu ShuBai gave him a reassuring look. Just as senior cabinet minister Chen was about to remind Gu HuaiJiang to answer, a girl’s voice suddenly came from outside the hall.
“While father Emperor was still alive, he mentioned that he would appoint the second prince as the crown prince. Lord Marquis Gu knows about this!”
A girl in court clothes dragged her heavy dress along while heading toward the hall. It was only after she drew closer that everyone could see that it was Princess DanYang.
Heavens, how could Princess DanYang have become so thin and look so sick?
Before getting married, she was clearly as full-bodied as Yang Guifei. How could she have suddenly ended up looking so sick?
If not for her domineering expression looking the same as it had in the past, nobody would dare to think that she was Princess DanYang.
The eldest prince shot a sharp look at Yin Shuo, complaining that he was unable to even keep an eye on his own wife. She was actually able to come to court. Yin Shuo also found this quite strange.
He had clearly instructed the manor’s servants to keep an eye on Princess DanYang and not let her go out. How did she get into the palace?
From the crowd, Gu ShuBai watched Yin Shuo with a faint smile on his lips.
So it was him!
Princess DanYang ran in without any concern for appearances. She gasped for air while standing in the middle of the hall, “Second imperial brother could not possibly have assassinated father Emperor. He was the one who would be chosen as crown prince. How would assassinating father Emperor in front of everyone benefit him? Does everyone really not know who stands to benefit the most from killing father Emperor and framing second imperial brother?”
She raised her hand and pointed at the eldest prince. The latter could not help but feel shocked.
Emperor Ning’s face and voice flashed before him, but it was a stern expression and a harsh tone, denouncing him for killing his father and ruler…
No, he had to be resolute.
Princess DanYang did not have any evidence to prove that he was the one to kill their father and ruler. It was nothing more than speculation.
He forced himself to calm down, as he forced a smile, “Members of the inner palace and other females are not permitted to enter the court. I heard that sister DanYang has been sick. It would be best if you went back to the manor to recover! Someone come and escort the princess out of the palace-”
Princess DanYang shot Yin Shuo a fierce look.
How did she end up getting sick, and how did she end up so thin? Was it not all because of Yin Shuo?
The imperial guards ran in, and Princess DanYang became anxious. She dove in front of Gu HuaiJiang and grabbed his foot, “Uncle Gu, say something! You should know better than anyone if what DanYang said is true or false. Second imperial brother is also your nephew. Do you really want to watch him die unjustly in prison?”
The imperial guards arrived in front of Gu HuaiJiang but did not dare act. They could only gather around him.
All of the officials were focused on Gu HuaiJiang. They all wanted to know if what Princess DanYang had said was true or false.
