My husband is a traitor

Chapter 311 Chaos, favoritism

Qi Rui kept silent all the time, but now, seeing Rong Jue mentioning him, he fanned his eyelashes slightly.

After a while, everyone's eyes fell on Qi Rui, and even the emperor looked at his good son who had always won the hearts of the people with some scrutiny.

"Rui'er, what do you think?" The emperor rubbed his chin slightly, he was still at ease with Qi Rui's disposition, but what he was not sure about was——for his mother's uncle, his biggest reliance was the Duke of the Protectorate, this Will the child be dealt with fairly.

But the emperor slightly narrowed his cloudy eyes, and had a rare moment of clarity inside, he thought to himself, Rong Jue and Gu Shengchang have been fighting for several years, there is no reason to let the old guy go.

In the past few years, the emperor turned a blind eye. On the one hand, he was too lazy to deal with it, and on the other hand, he wanted to balance the power between the court and China.

However, the current situation had to make him realize that the Duke Protector's Mansion had a deep foundation and was so powerful that he could not let Gu Shengchang dominate, especially since there was a queen from the Gu family in the harem.

On the balance between the two, he would rather have Rong Jue fight Gu Shengchang. After both lose, even if Rong Jue dominates the court, he offends the Gu family on the one hand, and has no foundation on the other. The royalist party, attached to the protection of the imperial power, has no other way.

Therefore, the emperor gently patted the dragon chair with his hands, and then looked at the kneeling Gu Shengchang, and there was substance in his eyes.

Weaken Gu's strength first, and then solve Rong Jue's problem.

Qi Rui faced the gazes of the crowd, stepped out calmly, and looked back at Gu Shengchang, who was sweating coldly on his forehead, and when he looked at him, his eyes flashed a bit of pleading light.

He pursed the corners of his lips, and he couldn't help fighting between heaven and man in his heart. He didn't lower his eyes until the emperor called his name again, and replied in a gentle voice, "My son... I will deal with it fairly, and the truth will come to light after the trial."

As soon as these words fell, Gu Shengchang froze, and began to worry for no reason——

Qi Rui is good at everything, but he is too upright and kind. If he is asked to deal with it fairly, I'm afraid...

His eyes dimmed slightly, and he gestured to his staff.

The emperor, however, was very satisfied with Qi Rui's statement, nodded, covered his face as if tired, then waved his hand, "Then leave it to King Xiao and the prime minister, retreat!"

When he got up, the chief inspector raised his voice to announce the dismissal of the court to the ministers in the hall, and the emperor got up.

All civil and military officials bowed off in unison, and then looked at the Duke Protector who was escorted out by the guards with some emotion, and sighed for a while.

The weather in Lin'an is about to change.

"The old man can go by himself!" Gu Shengchang shook off the guards, patted his robe, and walked ahead with his head held high like a bone of iron.

After everyone dispersed, Qi Rui turned around, withdrew his solemn gaze from Gu Shengchang, looked at the unpredictable Rong Jue, the expression in his eyes changed, "Rong Jue, are you going to attack Duke Huguo's mansion?"

Since this person dared to take the initiative to let him participate in the interrogation, it was definitely not out of kindness——

Then there is only one explanation, Rong Jue has already grasped the evidence of his uncle's crime, which can defeat the Duke Protector's Mansion.

Let him participate, but this person is arrogant and wants him to see it with his own eyes. No effort can save uncle...

Faced with Qi Rui's flickering eyes, Rong Jue opened his lips lightly, "Oh, I just want you to see, your uncle's real face."

I also want you to look carefully, what kind of thing is the dignified mother of the country who is regarded as a god by you.

Isn't the best way to hit Gu Rongfang, is to let her watch her proud son selflessly send his wicked uncle to the guillotine with his own hands?

Qi Rui clenched his fists, tightened his lips, stared at Rong Jue for a while, then turned around, "You will kill yourself if you do many injustices, Rong Jue, don't be too complacent."

How could his uncle's end now not be Rong Jue's end in the future?

Regarding this, Rong Jue just narrowed his eyes, and stared at Qi Rui's tall and slender back like poisoned eyes.

Qi Rui should not be underestimated.

Unfortunately, you can't wait until that day.

He is not like Gu Shengchang, what he seeks is never the power and wealth that this group of people think.

When Rong Jue stepped out of the Golden Palace, the morning sun was shining on his body, he stopped slightly, facing the direction of the sun, he raised his hand, and shook the ray of sunshine that seemed to turn into reality.

A pair of deep eyes, plated with a little gold, held hands.

At this time, the queen who got the news was feeding the fish in the pond in the side hall of the palace. After hearing the maid's panic, the enamel dish in her hand overturned and fell into the pond.

The goldfish, who were still scrambling to grab the food before, were frightened by the movement and fled away in panic.

Her face turned pale in an instant, her fingers trembled, and then her hands were tightly clasped together, her fingertips turned white, and she supported the maid's arm, barely standing still.

Pressing his temple with one hand, "How... how could this happen!"

My brother was actually imprisoned by His Majesty!

What's the matter!

She pushed the maid away, swallowed, and immediately called Hong Gu, "Chuan Feng Huo, I'm going to see the emperor—"

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty can't do it!" Hearing this, Hong Gu hurriedly stopped her, and under the anxious and puzzled eyes of the Empress, she said, "My Majesty, the Emperor must be angry. How can His Majesty listen to your plea? This will do harm to the Duke's case!"

Hearing Hong Gu's words, the queen suddenly calmed down, her tense nerves relaxed slightly, she gritted her teeth, her eyes were filled with coldness, "Your Majesty, what do you mean by this! Elder brother, the elder brother of the two dynasties, actually said that he should be detained." I’m in custody—what can I do now!”

It's not that Gu Rongfang has no idea what Gu Shengchang has done all these years, and she even authorized it.If Rong Jue really took advantage of it and told him to continue the interrogation...

I'm afraid that the good times of Duke Protector's Mansion will come to an end.

Hong Nu patted the Empress's back, comforting her, "Your Majesty, don't mess up. The only one who can save the Duke is you, Your Majesty. From my servant's point of view—this matter, there may be a chance to turn things around..."

Turn around?

The queen raised her eyebrows slightly, "You mean..."

"Your Majesty, don't forget, Your Highness is also the presiding judge." Hong Nu moved closer, lowered her voice, and listened to her ear canal.

The queen's eyes suddenly lit up, yes, yes, how could she forget that Rui'er is also the presiding judge!
Rui'er has always been a filial child, and would not refuse to save his own uncle.

"It's just—" the queen frowned again, looked at Hong Gu, and said with some concern, "Rui'er is too upright, if you ask him to cheat for personal gain..."

I'm afraid it's difficult.

"But this time it's about the entire Duke's Mansion, and it's also about His Highness himself. His Highness should understand which one is more important."

"Okay, make arrangements, I will go to see him."

(End of this chapter)