Hou Ye's palm heart is a black lotus

Chapter 529 Confession

Chapter 529 Confession (Part )
Everything is back to square one.

evidence.

Without evidence, all of Xiao Chengxuan's accusations are just false statements.

One might even think that he is crazy to say such absurd words.

Xiao Chengxuan was so excited that he shuddered, and then he remembered that he really had no evidence.

Even he himself had just put everything together and figured out the key points.

If Zhou Kangxue had not testified that it was Xiao Lanxi who instructed him to do those things, Xiao Chengxuan would probably never have suspected her in his entire life.

But once this guess was established, all the strange things that had been puzzling before were answered!
That's why he was so sure—it was Xiao Lanxi who did it!

Can……

How can he prove it at this moment! ?
……

Ye Chutang watched coldly.

Seeing the hesitation on Xiao Chengxuan's face after being questioned, she raised her eyebrows.

Xiao Chengxuan was not a stupid person. At least, he figured these things out at the last moment.

Unfortunately, it's still too late.

If he had been on guard against Xiao Lanxi earlier, how could he have ended up in this situation today?

What Xiao Lanxi said was right: without evidence, everything is just speculation.

No one could convict her of a crime.

but……

Ye Chutang's eyes turned slightly and stayed on Xiao Lanxi for a moment.

No wonder she always felt that Xiao Lanxi was a strange person. Every time she came into contact with her, this feeling became more and more obvious, but she couldn't tell why.

Now she finally knew where this strange feeling came from - contradiction.

Xiao Lanxi is a person who is so contradictory from top to bottom, inside and out.

She was born in a humble family, was often bullied, and had a soft and timid personality, but she grew up safely in the turbulent harem.

After going to Guanling for several years, he was finally able to return to Beijing. He also used tricks to please Emperor Mu Wu, but he did not take advantage of this good opportunity to find a satisfactory marriage for himself.

In this bustling and prosperous capital city, she seemed like a transparent person.

Nothing to ask for, nothing to search for.

It's like being commanded by someone, coming when called and leaving when dismissed.

Today, all of this finally made sense.

——She is where she is today because she has been relying on Jiang Qingmei and Xiao Chengxuan since early on.

But it was obvious that she was not grateful for this and even resented it.

Ye Chutang believed to some extent what Xiao Chengxuan had just said.

But her belief was useless.

No matter how perfect the reasoning, how careful and rigorous the logic, or how logical the guess is, it is all empty talk without any basis in the end.

The hall was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone couldn't help but look at the eldest princess.

Regardless of whether it is true or false, this situation... still needs to be dealt with by the eldest princess.

The eldest princess was also in a very complicated mood at this time.

She couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

"Take Chengxuan back first. Lanxi, you go back too. You are not allowed to leave the palace without my permission. All matters will be decided by His Majesty."

Emperor Muwu?
But he hasn't woken up yet!

Everyone present was a smart person, so they could naturally hear that the eldest princess was planning to use a delaying tactic.

After all, it involves the prince and princess, as well as the Nanhu swordsman. Even if the eldest princess is in a high position of power, she can't make a decision easily. She can only continue to investigate!
Chen Songshi immediately said, "I will obey the order of the Princess."

How could Xiao Chengxuan be willing?
"I don't have any evidence now! But the traces left by the goose have been left behind. I don't believe that she is really clean! We should go to her palace and investigate! Dig deep into the ground!"

As long as Xiao Lanxi did it, there must be clues left behind!
Fan Chengzhuo looked around and said in a stern voice: "I, your humble servant, would like to investigate this matter!"

As the Minister of Justice, there seems to be nothing wrong with saying this.

After all, this messy case involved many people, many of whom had been imprisoned in the Ministry of Justice.

Of course, if you haven't been there, it's very likely that you will go there in the future.

Ye Chutang glanced at him with interest, with a slight curve at the corner of his lips.

When the Jiang family was in trouble, this person was as quiet as a turtle, but now he is striving to be the first.

The princess pondered for a moment.

"In that case, then——"

Before he finished speaking, a report suddenly came from outside.

"Princess! Lord Zhang Qian from Shuntian Prefecture wants to see you!"

Zhang Qian?

Everyone was stunned: What was he doing here at this time?
Zhao Chengyin suddenly seemed to remember something, and his eyes widened slightly: "No way..."

The princess noticed his appearance and asked, "Lord Zhao, do you know why he came here?"

Zhao Chengyin was also a little uncertain.

"This... maybe there is some progress in the case?"

The so-called case, of course, is the assassination of Ye Chutang.

"I did tell him before that if he found any new important clues, he must report them as soon as possible."

But I didn’t expect that he would catch up to the palace so soon!
The princess was naturally pleased to hear this and immediately said, "Let him in!"

Soon, Zhang Qian walked in led by the palace servants.

His official rank was not high, and he seldom entered the palace often. When he first came in, he saw the eldest princess and several people from the cabinet were there, and he became even more respectful.

But the next second he saw Xiao Chengxuan and Xiao Lanxi in the middle of the hall.

One looked crazy, the other had tear marks all over her face. Where was the dignity of a prince or princess?
Zhang Qian was shocked and couldn't help but slow down his pace, with countless guesses emerging in his mind.

——Looking at this, why does it seem like a farce just broke out! ?

Zhao Chengyin hurriedly reminded him to come forward: "Are you here for the assassination of Miss Ye Er?"

Zhang Qian suddenly came back to his senses, bowed hastily, and said repeatedly: "Yes. This humble official is here for this matter!"

The princess said, "No need to be so polite. Just say what you want to say!"

Zhang Qian's expression suddenly became a little uncomfortable.

He coughed lightly and carefully took out a booklet from his arms.

"Princess, this is Wu Laosi's testimony. Please take a look."

testimony?

Zhao Chengyin was surprised and delighted: "He is willing to confess? So quickly!?"

You know, he used a lot of tricks before coming here, but that old guy still refused to admit it!

Zhang Qian's expression became more subtle.

He lowered his head even lower.