Hello Chang’an - Chapter 638

Chapter 638: The True Form of the Evil Ghost

Yu Zeng’s identity does not need to be explained to everyone present.

As for his “cause of death,” most people still have an impression.

It seems that it was three years ago. On the order of the empress, he went to Jiangdu to supervise the army. On his way back to the capital, he was killed in a rebellion… Some said it was a military rebellion, some said it was a bandit rebellion.

In the past three years, the situation has been turned upside down, and the land under our feet has changed hands many times. At this moment, the chief minister in front of the palace suddenly appeared in front of people, and what he said was enough to make the world’s situation change again. Falling into overturn…

“Three years ago, I was assassinated in Tangzhou, and the person who wanted to use that action to silence me was none other than His Highness Prince Rong.”

As Yu Zeng spoke bluntly, he looked steadily at Li Yin – the person he once regarded as his benefactor, who after tearing off the cloak of benefactor, continued to dominate him for many years.

Li Yin looked into those eyes quietly.

Back then, Li Yin suspected that Yu Zeng might not really be dead, but there was no clue to prove his suspicion. As time went by, and everything went smoothly, he couldn’t help but feel that he was being suspicious… but he didn’t expect that, The other party will appear in a scene like today.

So, who was the person who saved Yu Zeng back then?

Chang Kuo? — Or Li Suining?

In this regard, Yu Zeng’s answer is: “Fortunately, I was protected by the ancestors’ spirits and escaped death. Today I have the opportunity to confess my sins and tell a truth that should have been revealed long ago.”

“Most of you must know that I served the late Crown Prince when I was young – just as the Grand Tutor said, His Royal Highness the late Crown Prince is originally a woman!”

Yu Zengqingli’s voice was resounding: “The Grand Master knows about this, our personal attendants know about it, Duke Zheng’s wife knows about it, General Chang Kuo and others in Xuance’s army know about it, the Emperor knows about it, and His Royal Highness Prince Rong also knows about it!”

The surroundings are getting more and more restless.

Yu Zeng’s words never stopped. He looked directly at Li Yin, raised his voice again, and said clearly every word: “Seventeen years ago, Beidi and Dasheng were about to go to war. In order to cut off the return of His Highness the Prince to Dasheng, Perhaps Prince Rong Li Yin instigated me to secretly send a letter to collude with His Highness the Crown Prince’s married maid Yuchi… so that he secretly carried out the murder!”

There was finally a slight tremor in the end of these calm and clear words, as if stained with old blood.

“That’s right! That’s exactly it!” Ma Wan, who was kneeling on the ground, took the words with a trembling voice, raised her head and said to the crowd: “The testimony left by Princess Rong also said this! It was Prince Rong Li Yin, who was the one who used the metaphor Chang Shi’s real biological mother was used as a threat to force Yu Chang Shi!”

Ma Wanyan understood the reason behind why Yu Zeng was driven by Li Yin.

Regardless of the description or words, the Crown Princess looks a bit crazy. If it were all based on her testimony, no one would dare to believe it. However, because she seems to be delirious, no one can be so accurate. The premise of completely controlling the words and deeds of a madman makes her words at this time become quite powerful evidence.

And there is another “madman” like her.

Li Yin had already expected the appearance of this “madman” from the moment he saw Yu Zeng.

Before Ma Wan could finish her words, a burst of chaotic sounds sounded from behind the altar.

Immediately afterwards, a hurried figure appeared in front of the people.

Her clothes and hair were neat, but her mind was obviously confused. She grabbed a trembling chambermaid next to the altar and said urgently: “…I am Yucheng, the maid of Princess Chongyue’s mansion! Send me away quickly! Go back, I want to go back to the eldest princess’ mansion!”

Jade Chip was brought in after being unconscious.

The utensils used in the sacrificial ceremony were complex, ranging from cups and incense burners to tables and giant cauldrons. Due to the rush of the construction period, many skilled craftsmen from outside the palace were needed to cast them, and among them was Mengli’an.

Meng Lie entered Beijing together with Yu Zeng and had been preparing everything secretly.

The people who transported the utensils were very good at managing things up and down. Today, when it was still dark, several furnace cauldrons that had been cast for a long time were sent to the Ancestral Temple. The person in charge said that the construction period was too late and there would inevitably be some flaws, so he paid a lot of money to the responsible person. The palace man who inspected. We were already acquainted with each other, and we saw another palace official coming from behind. The palace official didn’t think too much, and hurriedly checked and found no major flaws, so he let it go.

After waking up, the jade chips can accurately appear at the altar, and naturally there are arranged people to give “guidance” secretly.

Soon, she saw a familiar figure.

After being startled, she suddenly pulled out her legs and rushed forward: “…Yu Zeng!”

“Yu Zeng! I finally found you!” Yuchi’s eyes turned red in an instant. She raised her hand and tore at Yu Zeng’s robe. Her voice was full of hatred: “…It’s you! It’s all because of you! You sent the letter to deceive Yu. Me, let me kill His Highness!”

“Your Highness actually arranged a way out for me, a damned person, and actually saved me… Do you know how much I hate you!”

Tears flowed from Yuchi’s eyes that seemed to be about to burst, and fear soon emerged: “His Highness has come to ask for my life…”

She had been delirious for many years and could not tell the difference between reality and reality. On that rainy night, she thought she had seen His Highness’s wronged soul. That night she asked: “My maid has realized her mistake. Can Your Highness forgive me?” 】

She got two words: [Can’t. 】

Because of this “no”, she suffered day and night. Frightened, she tried to seek death to atone for her sins many times, but was stopped every time.

But this time, her hands and feet were not tied, and no one was stopping her.

Seeking death was the only way she could think of to redeem herself.

“You come with me to plead guilty to His Highness! Apologize to His Highness!”

Yuchi scratched Yu Zeng’s neck and face, and the attention of everyone made her even more panicked. Then she saw Taifu Chu, who was His Highness’s teacher…

Guilt, fear, hesitation…

Under the impact of all kinds of emotions, she screamed and suddenly hit the stone steps of the altar.

She appeared suddenly, and her death-seeking movements were also extremely sudden. Blood quickly spread out, the palace servants screamed, and the crowd was in an uproar.

Yu Zeng looked at Yuchi’s slightly twitching body. He had no sympathy, only the relief he felt.

Yuchi had already revealed her identity, and her death further confirmed Yu Zeng’s words.

Yu Zeng lifted up his robe, knelt down before the sacrificial table, and said loudly: “Emperor and Empress, the ancestors of the Li family are on top – the sin slave Yu Zeng participated in the poisoning of the former prince Li Shang seventeen years ago! This crime is not Forgive me!”

“In addition, in the past seventeen years, the sin slave has been in charge of Sigongtai, acting as the ears, eyes and minions of Rong Wang Li Yin, and has also committed countless evil!”

“General Cui Jing was repeatedly assassinated while he was secretly marching. It was his slaves who leaked the secrets of his march. This is why Rong Wang Li Yin wanted to remove Cui Jing and plot to gain military power.”

“In order to make his son Li Lu propose to marry the crown prince, who is now a girl from the Chang family, he also wanted to use Chang Kuo’s hand to win over Xuance’s army.”

“When Xu Zhengye launched his army to rebel, the imperial supplies were intercepted by Xu’s army, and they were also leaked by slaves. Therefore, Rong Wang Li Yin wanted to encourage Xu Zhengye’s rebellion in order to reap profits.”

“At the beginning of Xu Zhengye’s rebellion, Li Tong, the king of Huainan, died of illness. He was actually poisoned. The poisoner was Fan Ou, a servant sent by King Rong Li Yin to celebrate his birthday.” “Li Yin had secretly had ambitions for a long time, so he used all means to poison the crown prince. , murdering the clan members, secretly aiding the rebels, inciting Li Yi to start an army…”

Every time Yu Zeng said something, the chaos around him became worse.

Finally, Yu Zeng presented a sealed letter with both hands: “This is evidence of the correspondence between Prince Rong’s Mansion in Yizhou and the sin slaves over the years. I would like to request the examiner to review it.”

Beside, an official with gray temples took it with trembling hands.

These letters were left by Yu Zeng over the years, and he hid them all in the secret room of the capital’s residence. No one knew the existence of the secret room except him.

He had been waiting for this day, the day when everything would be made public.

Naturally, the letters will not be Li Yin’s own handwriting, nor will they be stamped with the seal of Prince Rong’s Palace, but most of the letters selected by Yu Zeng have a certain direction. Through the events mentioned in them, combined with the dates signed on the letters, it will not be difficult for those who are interested to identify their origins. Where to come from.

Some members of the clan, whose expressions were changing, stepped forward to check the letters with the intention of identifying them.

At this time, Master Chu’s voice sounded again.

“In order to ascend to the throne, Li Yin did everything he could! Wearing the skin of a benevolent person and doing evil deeds – making Fan Yang and Duan Shiang provoke war and attack Luoyang is just a common trick!”

“It’s not a new thing for someone who is so afraid of the world’s chaos to dare to collude with Tibet!”

There was a sudden silence, and Li Yin suddenly raised his eyes.

Taifu Chu’s eyes were as sharp as a knife, and he said word by word: “In order to block the return of the emperor’s daughter, in order to force the emperor to return south, and to facilitate the execution of regicide – he does not hesitate to collude with foreign countries to cause rebellion, and he is the sinner Li Yin!”

As the old man’s voice fell to the ground, the surroundings erupted with vibrations a hundred times greater than before, like a mountain collapsing, and like a vast ocean of water roaring and pouring in.

Regicide or not… everyone has already made a judgment on this matter, but most people choose to remain silent. An old empress who has almost lost her country is no longer capable of controlling the overall situation, and the country needs a new leader…

Poisoning the prince, who was a woman… This incident shocked them greatly, regardless of whether it was true or false, but to say the least, it was many years ago, and the deceased was gone. The deceased could not save the great prosperity of the country. Is it right? To question the new emperor for this, whether to respond immediately is still something that remains to be considered for most of them.

However, colluding with Tibet to cause rebellion… this is an unimaginable felony!

All internal conflicts can still be explained as ruthless power struggles…but there is absolutely no room for treason and collaboration with the enemy!

What Dasheng needs is a monarch who can save the country. How can a monarch rebel against the country? How can a traitor become a monarch? ! —This is beyond ridiculous!

Of course, the art of the emperor can never be as pure as paper, but if all these things are true, it can be said that there is no bottom line of human nature at all, but such a person is so good at pretending… It is really chilling and terrifying!

If the country is handed over to such people, what will happen to the country, and what will happen to them? !

“The Grand Tutor concludes that King Rong is collaborating with the enemy. Do you have any evidence?”

“Here are the numerous charges, and here are the witnesses and physical evidence… Please, Your Highness, Prince Rong, speak for yourself!”

There were deafening questions everywhere, countless people were angry, and countless people were in danger.

Blood flowed down the stone steps, and the palace servants also knelt on the ground. No one dared to rashly collect Yuchi’s body.

Countless looks of horror and anger fell on Li Yin. Now, Li Lu could finally see his father.

Nine out of ten officials who originally gathered around my father dispersed, either out of fear, doubt, disdain, or timidity.

At this point, everyone can probably predict the ending of Taifu, and because of this, those words of dying become more believable.

Taifu Chu had a reputation all his life. He had gone through several dynasties. He might have said extreme things in court, but he had never told a lie. As a scribe in his twilight years, nothing was more important than reputation. They could not think of anyone else. What could make this old man bend his back, sacrifice his reputation and life, just to slander a new emperor who can give him the highest respect?

In addition, Li Yin’s disguise was not always impeccable. Duan Shiang’s existence and the rumors were a thorn in the hearts of the people present. At this moment, the thorn was pulled out, but it was different from what everyone imagined as just a broken skin. It lifted up the flesh and blood, penetrated the muscles and bones, and was **** and life-threatening.

No one can use the words “Emperor’s Art” to continue to act as if nothing has happened and remain deaf and dumb.

Perhaps he was too weak to stand for a long time. Li Lu was in a daze, as if he saw the gorgeous and majestic uniform on his father’s body being slowly burned under countless gazes, and the pieces shattered and floated into ashes.

How come the clothes of benevolence that my father put on so hard were burned away on such an important day.

The fine clothes were burned away, but the fire of judgment became more intense.

The square iron barrel in Gyeonggi Province has turned into a furnace. The molten iron is rolling, melting away the bones and skin of the saint, revealing the true form of the evil ghost.

An elderly member of the Li family clan came forward to seek the truth and proposed a thorough investigation of this crime to ensure that the new emperor would not be wronged.

Li Yin finally reacted after hearing this.

He ignored it and just laughed silently, as if he had heard a very funny joke.

Investigate him?

Thoroughly investigate the emperor?

Can an emperor who needs to be thoroughly investigated still become an emperor?

The moment Chu Hui opened his mouth, the moment the officials cast questioning glances at him, it was destined that he would not be able to escape unscathed today.

If Chu Hui dares to make such a desperate move, he must have other arrangements… It is useless and meaningless to argue. At this time, if he asks for that coat again, he will only trip himself up stupidly.

He is indeed stupid, but he is too greedy.

Over the years, he has tasted too many benefits of playing benevolent, from A Shang, from his subordinates and servants, from everyone he came into contact with, and then to civil servants, military generals and common people… Playing a benevolent person has real benefits. It’s too much.

He had been immersed in it for so long that he became confused.

He wanted to get more benevolent reputation, and he thought that Emperor Taizong also reused the old official of his brother who was killed by him… He felt that he could also follow suit.

He needed to be recognized and surrendered by those people, so he invited Chu Hui back with all kinds of courtesy. He thought he could control the other party. Whether it was human nature or interests and safety, he thought he had considered everything.

But he was actually deceived and tricked.

Chu Hui’s high moral character and high prestige, which he valued and wanted to use for himself, responded to his call… At this time, it became the blade that stabbed him.

Manji suffered a loss because he pursued perfection too much and suffered backlash.

The backlash was so severe that he had to face the world with another face.

He wanted to be a benevolent king, but now it seems that he can only be a competent tyrant.

I spent a whole day figuring it out today and finally got it straightened out. I will update more tomorrow!