"This fool! He's ruined our family!" He Cheng's father collapsed to the ground, his eyes filled with despair.
Provoking Mu Xiong, perhaps there is still a glimmer of hope.
Yes, but if it offends the royal family.
To avoid rumors and trouble, what else can their Imperial Majesty not bear?
Having been an official all his life, He Cheng's father was very clear about Qin Cang's temperament. This matter, whether it had anything to do with Rui Wang or not, is no longer important now.
It's crucial that the royal family doesn't have a falling out with Murong at this moment.
In order to maintain this superficial harmony, the He family can only sacrifice their own son. However, who else can he blame? He can only blame himself for not enduring it earlier and smashing He Cheng, that stupid good-for-nothing, against the wall, so as to prevent him from bringing disaster to the family.
Under Mu Qing's guidance with a few words, it seems that the problem has turned into who is the mastermind.
Originally, she was secretly calculated by He Cheng, which is a fact. Gnawing on this matter, at most, it would be He Cheng's misfortune alone. And she has always been someone who, if wronged, would cut the grass and eliminate the roots. Since He Cheng so kindly gave her an opportunity, how could she not make the most of it?
She firmly believed that this assassination had nothing to do with King Rui.
Because Qin Jinghao doesn't seem like such a foolish person.
But does it matter? Is it irrelevant what Qin Jinhao secretly instructed as long as someone suspects something.
She destroyed the He family and splashed Qin Jinghuan's face with dirty water, also cutting off one of his wings. It was a three-for-one deal, why wouldn't she be happy?
So she lured He Cheng into saying ambiguous words and threw Qin Jinhao under the bus.
This time, He's family is in a desperate situation. Because Qin Jinhao has never been someone who would sacrifice others for his own benefit.
Mo Qing's lips curled into a cold smile, and his clear eyes were icy cold.
She fearlessly faced Qin Jinhao, whose five senses were slightly distorted, as if admiring a masterpiece.
"Your Majesty! I, your subject, have nothing to do with this matter. Please make a clear judgment!" Qin Jinghao suppressed the murderous intent in his heart and knelt on the ground to show his innocence.
Qin Cang's face was also very unsightly at this time. Originally, he could watch a good show, but unexpectedly the fire burned to himself.
Qin Jin Huan's son had always been a source of pride for him. But this time, he was disappointed.
The disappointment in Qin Cang's eyes was not noticed by others, but Jiang Guifei and the Empress, who had been observing his expression all along, saw it. The former was shocked in her heart, with calculations surfacing. The latter simply sneered and looked away.
"Your Majesty, Huang'er has always been straightforward, how could he make such a muddled decision? Moreover, we are related to the Mu family by marriage, if Huang'er had the heart to kill the young master of the Mu family, wouldn't that be equivalent to wishing his own younger sister to be widowed before marriage?" Jiang Gui fei's waist twisted like a water snake, her whole body almost burrowing into Qin Cang's embrace, as she coaxed in a soft voice.
At this moment, she had already forgotten her identity and the occasion, and even more so, a big shot who was present and whom even Qin Cang did not dare to offend. She only thought of using her most skilled means to bail out her son.
This scene made the queen's disdain even thicker, as if Jiang Guifei, who was supposed to be the most favored concubine in the harem, was like a clown in front of her.
The softness in his arms made Qin Cang's heart flutter with ripples.
Fortunately, his sanity was still intact. He slightly pushed Jiang Gui's soft and boneless body outward, and coldly faced Qin Jinghao: "If you are innocent, why didn't you seek help from the Crown Prince or me?" He had to say this because there was a great god watching above.
"Father!" Qin Jinhao looked at his father in shock. How could he explain?
Jiang Guifei's eyes were even more flustered, searching for her family in the seats. However, when she met her father's gaze, he slowly shook his head at her.
"Your Majesty is wise!" Mu Qing Ge suddenly spoke up, flattering with a smile. When everyone looked at her, she said: "I also don't believe that this matter has anything to do with Rui Wang, but He Cheng said so. If we don't handle it according to the law, to deter others, if it gets out, I'm afraid it will tarnish the reputation of Rui Wang and the imperial family, and chill the hearts of countless soldiers."
"Not bad. Your Majesty, please give my family an explanation for this matter. For two generations, the Mu family has shed blood and sweat for Qin, and now the only descendant is being secretly plotted against in a palace banquet, if it gets out, I'm afraid it won't just be the hearts of the tens of thousands of soldiers of Great Qin that will be chilled." Mu Xiong spoke loudly, with an attitude of not wanting to let things go easily.
The words of Mu's family ancestors and grandchildren did not point to Qin Jianhuan, but one sentence was handed over, carrying a strong threat.
Yes! What's the threat?
The Mu family has a proud backbone, no one dares to ride on their heads and pull shit.
Enduring, but it is because of Mu Xiong's inability to bear the suffering of living beings.
Otherwise, his large army had already trampled the imperial palace of Qin State when his two sons and wife died mysteriously and his daughter-in-law disappeared.
"It's all over for He family this time!"
The people of He's family looked at He Cheng who was lying on the ground like soft mud, their faces as pale as paper, and their eyes full of unhidden hatred.
Kneeling on the ground, Qin Jinhao received his mother's hint and said: "Your Majesty, I am innocent. If the He family can produce evidence that I want to harm the Mu family, I will admit my guilt. If they cannot produce it, please punish them for framing me!"
Evidence?
Where did they get the evidence from?
This is clearly going to cost the entire He family their lives in order to appease the Emperor!
"Right. He family, do you have any evidence?" Qin Cang half-closed his eyes and spoke in a cold tone.
He Cheng's father, in despair, closed his eyes and kowtowed to the ground, knowing he was doomed. He begged: "Your Majesty, I am an old minister who has been implicated by my son's crimes, there is nothing more for me to say. I only beg of you to consider that I have worked diligently all these years, and spare the lives of my innocent children."
"What family still wants to leave a bloodline?" Mu Qingge lowered her eyes, her long eyelashes blocking the cold, merciless smile at the bottom of her eyes.
No need for her to take action. This time, Qin Jinghao and the He family have formed a vendetta, even if the Emperor really pardons the He family's children, they will probably not be able to survive under the wise king's pursuit.
Is she heartless and ruthless?
She just uttered a few words, merely stating an opinion. The rest of the decisions were made by the imperial family. They are the ones who are truly ruthless and heartless.
If today, He Cheng's secret plan succeeds, she will die on the spot. She dares to guarantee that when the Mu family is suffering from great pain, it is the best time for the royal family to take action.
The mansion will cease to exist, and her grandfather and aunt, these two closest relatives, cannot escape the disaster. Perhaps, even the burial site after death is hard to find.
It's not suitable to drag on like this anymore.
Qin Cang, who had not forgotten the main event of tonight, was anxious to deal with this matter as soon as possible. "He Cheng intended to harm the young master of the Mu mansion, Mu Qingge, and should be beheaded according to the law. Moreover, he falsely accused Emperor Rui of being unrighteous, a crime punishable by exterminating his entire clan. However, I will spare the young children of the He family, who have served me for many years, from death and instead sentence them to slavery and exile to the border."
"Spare my life, Your Majesty!"
As he was dragged away by the Imperial Guards, He Chengcai suddenly let out a loud shout as if waking up from a dream.
But no one pays attention anymore.
The He family was taken away, and no one expected that this time welcoming the Holy King's palace feast would become their death sentence. After the crowd sighed, Qin Cang looked at Qin Jinghuan kneeling on the ground again: "Although the wise king was framed, the crime of improper restraint cannot be forgiven. I will punish you to go to the imperial temple for three months to reflect, copy scriptures for the empress dowager, and pray for the country's fortune."
Has the opportunity that was given by His Majesty the Holy King been taken away?
Qin Jin's heart skipped a beat, and his hatred for the He family increased by several degrees. However, he could only suppress the anger in his heart and accept the order.
"Mu Qingge was frightened tonight, I grant you 10,000 taels of gold and countless treasures to show comfort."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Mu Qingge smiled and accepted the edict. She then pulled her grandfather and aunt back to their seats at the Mu Manor.
Finally having dealt with the matter, Qin Cang nervously turned to face the man who was as cold and clear as a moonlit night: "Your Majesty, I apologize for the trouble. Is there anyone among the young masters of the Qin family who can enter your eyes?"
The sleepy eyes of Sima slowly opened. The slender and beautiful fingers hidden in the wide sleeves pointed far away: "Let it be her."
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