And he would never do it. The emperor is really good at finding people. But yes, what Song Cheng said is stipulated in the law. Now that the emperor wants to protect his own daughter, it is not appropriate for him to do this.

Jin Yunshun glanced at Concubine Chen and made a gesture of invitation.

Mrs. Gan nodded slightly, walked over, and stood on the imperial steps, in front of the imperial case.

"You are all the pillars of the country. Everyone knows better than me what kind of procedures should be followed in the trial and settlement of this case. Chu Yuan confessed in court. It seems that the case is clear, but in fact it is not. First, Xue Heng accused thirty-six

Of the 35 charges, only one of collaborating with the enemy and treason has definite evidence. The rest have not been asked. So, I would like to ask, what should happen to the victims of the other 35 charges? The case is not clear, and the victims will not receive fair treatment.

It is the failure of the imperial court, the failure of all your lords, and it will also be the failure of your Majesty. Secondly, the evidence of collaborating with the enemy and treason seems to be conclusive. But I want to ask everyone, is Chu Yuan shielding someone? Is it true?

Are there any accomplices? Are there any accomplices? Are there any unexplained crimes? Why are you so eager to kill people? Are you afraid that something will come out during the interrogation and you will be implicated?"

Song Cheng couldn't help but shrink back. He just came forward to express his loyalty. However, as he said, he became suspected of being a comrade with Chu Yuan. It is undeniable that in this hall, there are people who want Chu Yuan to die quickly.

Quite a few, but this definitely does not include myself.

Everyone in the hall couldn't help but take a breath. This woman forced everyone to dare not speak. It was wrong to plead for Chu Yuan, and it was also wrong to convict Chu Yuan. Co-author, you didn't intend to ask everyone to speak, right?

.

Originally, several old princes from the clan thought that the emperor was just fooling around. How could he let a woman dictate terms in the hall? But after hearing this, no one dared to stand up and accuse him. Why? Because Chu Yuan said that he and

The deaths of King Jin and King Lu were related. This may be true, but it shouldn't be entirely true. When the two princes died, Chu Yuan was not the prime minister? At that time, with his ability and official position, he was not the prime minister.

It is possible to kill the two princes. Not only does he not have the ability, but the most important thing is that he does not have the motive. But he has no motive, and the ministers in this hall have no motive. The only ones with motive are the old princes like them. There is also one person

, everyone knew who it was, but no one dared to say it. Those who were dead could not be mentioned again, and there was no guarantee that they would not be mentioned while they were alive. It was too late to avoid suspicion, and no one dared to get involved.

Lin Yutong thought to himself, some people are born to be more talented than others in a certain aspect. For example, the Gan family easily subdued all the ministers of the dynasty. This happened for the first time and then for the second time. Human habits are

It is formed in this way. Once everyone thinks it is unreasonable, then the second time, it will no longer be strange and unacceptable. This first time, no one dares to refute in front of Gan, then the second time, they will at least calm down.

They listened carefully to Mrs. Gan's words. Because the first time left such a deep impression on them, they knew that this woman was not easy to mess with.

As for Gan, what he wants is for the people below him to slowly develop this habit.

Chu Yuan's matter was an opportunity for her. Moreover, Lin Yutong always vaguely felt that Gan's words just now were not without purpose. It was like a primer, and she might explode at some point.

'Is Chu Yuan shielding someone? Is there an accomplice? Is there any accomplices?'

What is the answer to this question? What does Gan want to do with this question?

Lin Yutong tapped her fingers gently on her legs, and she waited and waited.

Mr. Gan's eyes moved around the hall, as if he was inspecting his own territory, and then he said: "Such a big case, according to law, should be handed over to the three divisions for trial. Only after the case is clear, can it be submitted to His Majesty for his judgment.

.If every case is treated as a special case, and everyone is rushing to make a special case, and everyone will follow suit in the future, what kind of power will there be? The imperial court has laws on prison sentences and sentencing, and they should be implemented according to the laws. If there is a crime, the crime should be judged according to the laws.

If you are dead, you will have no chance of life. If you are guilty of not being a dead person, you will have no complaints.”

Song Cheng stood up suddenly, glanced at Mrs. Gan, and then said: "But the Holy One has said before that he will not be tolerated. Now the empress..."

"Yes!" Mrs. Gan took over Song Cheng's words, "The Holy One's words are like overwhelming water. After listening to Song Yushi's words, I now feel that although Chu Yuan's matter is big, it is not the biggest.

The biggest problem is that you actually think that words can replace laws!" She said, her voice rising even louder, "If today's matter cannot be judged according to the procedures of the laws, but is sentenced to death according to the angry words of the Holy One,

Then everyone in the world will think that words can represent the law. In the future, there will be people who should be killed, but they will not be killed because of the words of the Holy One; there will also be people who should not be killed, who will be killed because of the words of the Holy One. If the Holy One says

The words of the law can replace the laws and orders. If the laws are abolished because of people, the people of the world will not agree on the same thing. The laws are in vain, and no one can follow them. They all act according to the likes and dislikes of the Holy One. If things go on like this, there will be treacherous and sycophantic people, false accusations and excuses.

There are only a few people who gather together and follow the law and uphold justice. If this continues, the world will be in chaos!"

As she said that, she pointed at Chu Yuan who was kneeling in the hall, "Compared with these, what is the harm of a small Chu Yuan?"

The hall was full of hanging heads. It was the first time they knew that there was such a woman. She refuted the emperor's words and refuted the truth. But these words were correct wherever they were placed! They were all nonsense.

Arguable.

The whole hall was full of women's majestic voices: "The ministers cherish their salary and refuse to remonstrate, and the junior ministers are afraid of being punished but do not speak. At that time, the country will really be in ruins! Your Majesty hopes that there will be more people in the court who can express their opinions directly.

The direct minister!"

"I would like to accept my instruction!" Guo Changhe was the first to stand up, bowed to the bottom, and said respectfully.

"I accept my instruction!" Regardless of whether he felt like it or not, the courtiers who were standing straight in the hall bent down.

Emperor Yongkang returned to the back hall with the support of Laifu and the prince. Lin Yutong and Mrs. Gan went directly back to Beichen Palace. But as soon as the mother and daughter sat down, Emperor Yongkang came in with Laifu.

According to Concubine Chen's wishes, everything should be done in accordance with the law. Chu Yuan was imprisoned, the Chu family should have been raided at this moment, and everyone in the Chu family should have been imprisoned.

"If this is delayed, Chu Yuan will not say inappropriate words in the main hall, so that's fine." Mrs. Gan looked at Emperor Yongkang who was leaning on the soft pillow, "As for the next step..."

Emperor Yongkang opened his eyes and looked towards Lin Yutong.

Lin Yutong nodded clearly and took the words, "I'll take care of the next thing!"

Gan glanced at Emperor Yongkang angrily, then looked at Lin Yutong, "You...can you?"

Lin Yutong smiled: "Now, I am the only one who can do it. How about asking the Crown Prince to go down, or asking Brother Yuan, who was just carried into the palace by Li Cairen?" It doesn't matter who is involved here.

Everyone knows it clearly. Except for his own people, no one can be trusted in Emperor Yongkang's heart. Now the only one who can come forward to do things, except the prince, is himself. Besides, in Emperor Yongkang's heart, Gan has already said that his daughter is his biological child.

.Then a biological daughter who is not a daughter in the genealogy has nothing to rely on except the emperor's favor. Compared with the prince, it is of course easier to use.

The corners of Emperor Yongkang's lips curled up, "It's better for Yunyin to go away. The three of us in the family know this..."

For a family of three, these words are really off-putting.

Lin Yutong understood what Emperor Yongkang meant, that he wanted to hide it from even the fourth master. She nodded as if it was natural: "I understand."

Seeing Emperor Yongkang rubbing his forehead, Mrs. Gan asked Aunt He to take Lin Yutong to the side hall.

Lin Yutong was not in a hurry. The fourth master should be well aware of the news in the palace. Therefore, he could not commit the crime of delivering the news.

Laifu arranged for someone to send a message to Duke Jin's Mansion, saying that he was staying in the palace at night. This was because he was afraid that the news would be leaked before the matter came to an end. There were probably many people staring at him outside the side hall.

She knew it in her heart. Therefore, she became more and more leisurely. It was time to eat and sleep. It was raining outside, listening to the sound of rain, Lin Yutong was lying on the couch. At this moment, Duke Jin's mansion must be in chaos.

The Chu family has been raided, and Mrs. Chu and Chu Huaiyu are probably busy thinking of solutions. It is estimated that the fourth master will not go back to live in the house today.

She sighed softly, feeling a little pitiful for Mrs. Chu and Chu Huaiyu. They must have never imagined that the last kick was given by Jin Chengan.

Thinking about today's events in her mind, her eyelids slowly grew heavy. When she woke up, the sound of rain became louder and louder. It was already dark.

"Girl, are you awake?" Nanny He lifted up the curtain and asked in a low voice.

Lin Yutong glanced outside: "What time is it?"

"It's almost time." Grandma He helped Lin Yutong stand up, "Girl, do you want some."

Is it already midnight?

"Let's prepare the meal." Lin Yutong stretched, "I've had enough to eat and drink, but I still have to go to work."

Aunt He responded and went out. Sanxi came over to help Lin Yutong wash up.

When changing clothes, I changed into night clothes.

A bowl of rice, half a plate of barbecue, and a bowl of tofu soup. Lin Yutong didn't eat anything else and was almost full.

When Nanny He came back, Laifu and two nannies were following behind her.

Lin Yutong understood that she could do things, but the whole process had to be under the supervision of Emperor Yongkang. This had been expected by her, so when she saw the visitor, she asked naturally: "Let's go now. Everything is ready."

Bar?"

Laifu nodded quickly: "Your Highness, everything is in order."

Lin Yutong then took the big cloak handed over by Sanxi, wrapped it around him, picked up his hat and walked out.

He got on his carriage and left the palace quietly. There was a carriage parked at the door. Beside the carriage were more than a dozen guards on horseback. It was quiet, and no one made a sound.

"Let's ride a horse." Lin Yutong turned around and said to Laifu, "Let's go early and come back early!"

It takes more than half an hour to go to the prison of Dali Temple by carriage.

Laifu glanced at Lin Yutong, then stood up to negotiate. After a short time, he brought out a few more horses. Lin Yutong got on his horse and told Laifu, "Lead the way!"

Braving the rain and walking in the dark, Laifu himself felt frightened. But Lin Yutong was stable and didn't need anyone to take care of him at all.

The sign in Laifu's hand is a pass.

The group of people entered the prison smoothly. At this time, only Chu Yuan was imprisoned in Tianzihao Prison.

Such a cell does not appear to be particularly dark. On the contrary, a burning torch two feet away not only illuminates the prison brightly, but also provides heat. As soon as you enter, it drives away the chill brought by the rainy night.

A dozen guards stood at the door of the cell, not approaching.

Laifu led Lin Yutong, and the two nuns followed Lin Yutong.

Chu Yuan sat cross-legged in the haystack on the ground and leaned against the wall. He heard the footsteps and opened his eyes. When he saw the stern figure covered by the black cloak, he chuckled: "Your Highness, the guilty minister."

Been waiting for a long time.”

Lin Yutong sighed inwardly, this old guy had really calculated every step. She stretched out her hand to lift the hood of her cloak, "It's Prime Minister Chu. It's not enough to make people dissatisfied." She said, glanced at Laifu, "I'm going to jail."

The door is open."

Laifu was a little embarrassed, "Your Highness..." What if I get hurt? It wouldn't hinder anything if I talked through the fence.

"Open!" Lin Yutong's voice was not loud, but the look in his eyes at Laifu did not allow him to refute.

Laifu trembled in his heart and immediately opened the cell door.
To be continued...