C530 Stand-off (1/2)
The Emperor wrote on the table, causing even Crown Prince Jin Nie to be suspicious, why did the not punish Baili Jinxiu and? But immediately after, the orders that Fu Shun read out left him in ecstasy.
”Today, Prince An Gong Xiaoxuan and Princess An Baili Jinxiu have colluded with the thieves to harm the Grean Yan Crown Prince, and have tried to poison him, and have even punished him for several crimes. Reflecting on the achievements of the Prince An in calming down the war, he was exempted from the death penalty, and his sentence was sent to the capital, where he is unable to return to the capital for the rest of his life. ”
Baili Jinxiu noticed that the man beside him was releasing cold air, as though he was trying to endure something, but he quickly calmed down.
A flash of pain flashed past Baili Jinxiu's eyes. Even if Gong Xiaoxuan wasn't the emperor and empress's son, he was still the emperor's flesh and blood. To be treated like this by his closest kin, the taste would definitely not be pleasant.
Baili Jinxiu sighed, why was Emperor so confused?
Releasing his hand which was held by his own Master Gong, Baili Jinxiu walked forward and reported: ”My daughter-in-law is not convinced!”
Baili Jinxiu calling himself daughter-in-law was to let the Emperor realize that Gong Xiaoxuan was his son and was his former pride.
But it was obvious that the emperor did not realize this, he frowned and waved his hand, ”Baili Jinxiu, what else do you have to say for yourself? If you weren't Princess An, it wouldn't be too much if I were to sentence you to death today. ”
Death penalty... The corner of Baili Jinxiu's mouth curved into a cold smile. It seemed like the Emperor really hated him to the core.
”If I really have done such a thing, I don't need Emperor to remember me, I can just directly execute me!” Baili Jinxiu's words were loud and clear, causing both the Emperor and the Crown Prince to look over. Baili Jinxiu smiled slightly and continued, ”But, if it's because of such a thing that I've never done before, and if it's purely nonsense, then it's my fault, I won't accept it even if I die.
I heard that even those who have been sentenced to death have the chance to redress my own grievances, so how about I, Baili Jinxiu, prove my innocence to you and my Prince? ”
Baili Jinxiu swept his eyes across the hall, seeing that Prince Jin Nie was watching the show, the Master Gong had an icy face that prevented anyone from entering. On the high seat, the emperor was deep in thought. He neither answered nor rejected.
Baili Jinxiu acted as if it was the Emperor, and called his people down to bring them back.
”This old servant greets the Emperor, the Crown Princess, and Crown Prince Jin Nie.” The butler of the Duke Palace brought a black-clothed man into the hall, and after bowing politely, he said to Baili Jinxiu: ”Royal Concubine, you have brought the person you wanted.”
Baili Jinxiu nodded, then indicated for the butler to go down. This person was caught by the Yolk Sect people yesterday, but he never had the time to interrogate them. She was worried that Gong Xiaohan would use yesterday's assassin to explain things, so he ordered her Yolk Sect to pass the person over to the butler, bringing him here when necessary.
The assassin was tied up extremely tightly. Baili Jinxiu walked over and kicked him twice as he asked: ”What's your name?”
The black-clothed man only ”Wu Wu Wu …” As he struggled, Baili Jinxiu carefully examined him and was shocked to realize that the person had long since lost his tongue. Presumably, the person behind this was also someone who had done this to prevent a leak.
Seeing that the black clothed man was unable to say a word, Crown Prince Jin Nie laughed even more complacently. Baili Jinxiu cast him a sidelong glance and ignored him.