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Chapter 155: Double Ninth Festival Sacrifice Event (Part )
Everyone was stunned when they saw Su Zifan's appearance.
Good man, it’s still that ‘devil’!
Su Zimu saw the look on his brother's face and shook his head helplessly.
Su Changan felt helpless for a moment, but when he thought of Su Zhaoxin's chubby appearance, and then looked at Su Zifan's appearance, they were indeed father and son.
Xia Fengxiang said, "Let him go."
Upon hearing this, Su Zifan threw Ran Wanxiang under the round altar.
Ran Wanxiang's head was buzzing after being hit by two big slaps, and two slap marks were already visible on his face. You can imagine how much strength Su Zifan used.
But immediately, Ran Wanxiang reacted, looked at Xia Fengxiang, and quickly knelt on the ground and kowtowed: "Your Majesty, I know my crime, I know my crime, it was the Queen Mother who deceived me, please forgive me, please forgive me."
As he spoke, he kowtowed to the ground continuously, with the sound of "dong dong dong" continuing.
Ran Wanxiang knew clearly that his life was now in the hands of Xia Fengxiang.
but
After Ran Wanxiang said this, all the civil and military officials took a deep breath.
Although they already knew that it was the Queen Mother who wanted to rebel and kill the king.
However, when Ran Wanxiang said it directly, everyone still felt deeply moved.
Naturally, many people looked angry!
Party strife is party strife!
But dare to rebel!
It is treason!
The heinous crime of exterminating nine generations of the clan!
"Master Li, what's wrong with you?"
But at this moment, someone among the officials suddenly shouted out.
Everyone turned their heads to look over when they heard it.
However, one official was seen fainting on the ground with a pale face.
With so many people looking over, the official who called out immediately looked at Xia Fengxiang and said, "Your Majesty, Lord Li has been sweating since the beginning, and he suddenly fainted."
Xia Fengxiang said: "I was scared."
When everyone heard this, they were all stunned, and immediately remembered that the person who fainted was from the Queen Mother's side.
Being frightened to the point of fainting and having cold sweats from the beginning, doesn't this mean that he knew it from the beginning?
Immediately!
Everyone looked at those people from the Queen Mother's party.
In an instant.
The officials who followed the Queen Mother ran out one after another.
He even knelt down directly.
"Your Majesty, I have no idea."
"Your Majesty, I don't know either. Please investigate."
……
Among these many people, some were sweating profusely and looked panicked, pretending to be unaware at this moment.
But everyone present was smart. At a glance, they could tell who really knew the situation and who didn't.
At this time, the solemn-looking Dali Temple Minister Dugu Ruyuan came out and saluted, then cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I request that all the people involved be arrested and the three courts be convened for trial. This matter is of great importance and concerns the foundation of the country. Now that the evidence is irrefutable, no one should be let off."
Zhang Gu also came out, bowed, and said, "I second the motion."
Two people stood up, and soon many people stood up, including Yang Guofu and the Eighth Prince.
Xia Fengxiang glanced at them, waved his hand, and signaled them to go back.
When the ministers saw this, they returned to their original positions.
But those who were on the Queen Mother's side were still kneeling on the ground. Those who knew the truth were shivering and sweating, while those who didn't knew the truth looked pitiful and anxious.
However, Xia Fengxiang ignored them and looked down at Ran Wanxiang: "Seven years ago, you returned to the capital from Longyou and joined the left and right guards. I remember that you were very timid and cherished your life. It was also because of your timidity that you made no achievements in the border army. I am a little curious, what did the Queen Mother promise you that made you dare to rebel."
Ran Wanxiang was stunned for a moment, then raised his head. At this time, his forehead was already broken and blood was flowing out. After hesitating for a moment, Ran Wanxiang lowered his head and dared not look at Xia Fengxiang: "Assist the general of the country, and... the regent."
As soon as these words came out, everyone around gasped. The Queen Mother really dared to make a promise! !
And naturally, many people don't know about Ran Wanxiang.
But everyone in the Ministry of War knew it very well. Not only was he as cowardly as a mouse, but he also did not have much talent. He had bribed Yang Guofu with a lot of money over the years and only then did he return to the capital.
After joining the Left and Right Guards, he continued to spend money to get a position as deputy governor.
Let such a person be the regent
Even if Daxia doesn't perish, it will ruin this prosperous era.
The Queen Mother actually promised such a person to be the regent. This is going to destroy Great Xia!
Suddenly!
Those ministers who were already loyal to Daxia and Xia Fengxiang became even more angry.
Xia Fengxiang smiled and then walked towards the round altar.
Su Changan saw it and followed behind with his hand on the hilt of his sword.
Su Changan thought it was simple.
My wife does her own thing.
He protects his wife.
When Ran Wanxiang saw Xia Fengxiang walking towards him, he was frightened and immediately lowered his forehead to the ground, not daring to move.
When Xia Fengxiang was one step away from Ran Wanxiang, he extended his hand towards Su Zifan.
Su Zifan was stunned for a moment, and after thinking for a while, he took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Xia Fengxiang.
When everyone saw it, they were curious about what the letter was!
Xia Fengxiang looked at the letter in his hand with doubt, frowned and said, "I want a knife."
Su Zifan was stunned for a moment, then immediately took the letter back and handed the dagger at his waist to Xia Fengxiang.
Everyone saw this and felt helpless.
Everyone who looked at Su Zifan, even the familiar people, felt that he was still so muddleheaded!
Xia Fengxiang pulled out the dagger and thrust it in front of Ran Wanxiang.
When Ran Wanxiang raised his eyes, he saw the blade facing him and was startled. He quickly stepped back several times and looked at Xia Fengxiang with horror.
Xia Fengxiang smiled and said, "Aren't you going to kill me? Just now in the army, I heard clearly that you wanted to kill the emperor. Now I give you the knife, I'm here, come and kill him."
As soon as these words were spoken, all the ministers were stunned and looked at Xia Fengxiang, with worry immediately showing on many of their faces.
Li Jinxiu on the side was holding a spear, ready to take action if Ran Wanxiang dared to move.
Su Zifan did not expect Xia Fengxiang to do this, and immediately took two steps towards Ran Wanxiang, which was the best distance for the action.
Ran Wanxiang swallowed his saliva, looked at the blade on the ground in bewilderment, then looked up at Xia Fengxiang. He immediately reacted and knelt down in front of Xia Fengxiang again, kowtowing again: "I know my crime, I know my crime, I know my crime~~~"
Ran Wanxiang kept repeating, and Xia Fengxiang glanced at the blade on the ground: "Where is the momentum just now? Now I give you a chance, don't kill me? Come, pick up the knife and kill me!"
Ran Wanxiang immediately shook his head: "I dare not, I dare not, I know my crime."
Xia Fengxiang's eyes were cold: "I'll let you kill him!"
Ran Wanxiang was terrified, and he kowtowed with greater force, his voice even louder: "I know my crime, and I beg Your Majesty to forgive me. I know my crime!"
Everyone looked at Xia Fengxiang, and many of them were surprised. Over the past few months, Xia Fengxiang had continued to surprise them.
At this moment, they were even more shocked.
The current spirit is no less than that of the previous emperor! !
Some old ministers looked at Xia Fengxiang with bright eyes.
The Emperor of Daxia should be like this!
Xia Fengxiang looked coldly at Ran Wanxiang who was kowtowing on the ground, and raised his eyes to look at the civil and military officials: "I don't need to say more about what happened today, you all saw it. The Queen Mother's matter, Dugu Ruyuan, Qian Jinghui."
Then the Chief Justice of Dali Temple and the Minister of Justice came out.
It is worth mentioning that the Minister of Justice is a middle-aged woman.
Xia Fengxiang continued, "The Dali Temple will cooperate with the Ministry of Justice to interrogate all officials involved. You two will be the chief judges. Grand Tutor Su Wenqing, Grand Tutor Yang Shanchang, and Zhongshu Ling Su Zimu will supervise the trial. Within three days, find out all the ins and outs and all the people involved."
Yang Shanchang and Su Zimu also stood up together.
The four of them bowed one after another: "Minister, I obey your order."
Xia Fengxiang continued, "Duke Qi, Gao Rou, Su Zifan, and Li Jinxiu."
The Duke of Qi and Mr. Gao, who had proposed marriage to Su Changan before, came out.
Su Zifan and Li Jinxiu also clasped their fists immediately.
Xia Fengxiang said, "The rest surrendered to the left and right guards. The four of you will interrogate and punish them. Those who know of the rebellion will be killed without mercy. Those who do not know will be sent to Longyou and handed over to Marshal Zhao Wuxiu for punishment."
The four of them responded in unison.
Xia Fengxiang looked down at Ran Wanxiang and said, "Since I ascended the throne, Queen Mother Li Nishang has been making things difficult for me. She has formed a clique for personal gain, accepted bribes, raised a private army, and interfered in government affairs. I have always tolerated her, considering the last words of the late emperor and empress. Now Li Nishang is plotting a rebellion and is trying to unite with Ran Wanxiang to kill me and the other ministers. Su Zifan!"
Su Zifan immediately clasped his fists and said, "I am here!"
Xia Fengxiang glanced at Ran Wanxiang and said, "Kill him."
Su Zifan was stunned for a moment, but without saying a word, he picked up the dagger on the ground and cut off Ran Wanxiang's head.