Agent Abandoned Concubine: Tyrant, beg for favor

Chapter 449 Convicted and Imprisoned
Regarding the matter between himself and Su Ruoqi, Xu Zheng naturally said that it had never happened before. This is because seeing the current situation of the emperor and not knowing whether the emperor can trust him, Xu Zheng has no idea, but he is even more worried. If he just executes himself It's just one person, if it involves others, what should I do? I didn't dare to look back to observe the expressions of Su Ruoqi and others, but just bowed my head and knelt aside silently.

For a long time, the emperor did not express his opinion, and Prime Minister Li was in a state of mind. Seeing the emperor making a secret bet, he said impatiently: "If you just listen to what you say, you can get rid of all the evidence. There is no need to prove the crime in the judgment of the case!"

Xu Zheng was annoyed: "Why did you say that? Could it be possible to justify yourself?" But he secretly thought in his heart that it was fortunate that no one had tracked down Lou Xiaoya.

Prime Minister Li snorted coldly and then said: "According to your words, you are naturally an innocent person. This is not an excuse, nor is it a statement of facts. You are clearing yourself of the crime. As far as current affairs are concerned, the relationship between master and servant They are all of the same mind, if you hadn't done too much, why would your butler, as your loyal servant, frame you up?"

"You..." This statement is justified and well-founded. Xu Zheng couldn't find the words to refute it for a while, but looked at Li Chengxiang's proud face and felt angrily in his heart.

Lou Xiaoya stood up with her waist supported, and faced Prime Minister Li without any fear, she said, "Your Excellency's words are true, but among masters and servants, not all servants are loyal to their masters. And do unbelievable things."

Hearing this, Prime Minister Li felt that his majesty was swept away, and immediately shouted in a deep voice: "According to your words, who would be the instigator? Xu Zheng is a high-ranking and powerful person, and who would have such courage!"

"Who else could be afraid that it's you!" Yun Xi, who was sitting beside her, changed her face drastically when she said this, and hurriedly stood up and covered Lou Xiaoya's mouth, even though she knew that Prime Minister Li was behind her, but There is no conclusive evidence right now, so it is extremely inappropriate to speak rashly.

Lou Xiaoya also knew that she had made a slip of the tongue, so she sat down following Yunxi's gesture, put one hand on the armrest of the seat, and squeezed her hands bitterly, suffering because she had no countermeasures, she was really useless.

"You talk nonsense..." Prime Minister Li's expression changed again and again, he secretly glanced at the emperor, and saw that the emperor's expression was as usual, without any fluctuations, and seeing Lou Xiaoyao sat down, he didn't say any more.

"Don't be impulsive, you and I both know that this matter is false, let's discuss it later." Yun Xi patted Lou Xiaoya's hand reassuringly, and said in a deep voice.

Reluctantly nodded: "Yunxi, don't worry, I know." Suppressing the indignation aroused in her heart, Lou Xiaoya glanced around, and the expressions of the people around her were all different. When he caught the eyes of the emperor, he found that the emperor was looking at him.

Hastily turned his eyes away, but never forgot the thoughtful look in the emperor's eyes, and felt a little timid in his heart, what does the emperor mean by this?Concentrated and stopped talking, quietly observing the development of the next incident.

Looking at the current situation, the emperor had his own judgment in his heart, but he did not express his attitude, but did not say anything, then Prime Minister Li wanted to convict Xu Zhen as soon as possible, so he turned to ask the emperor, "What do you think, the emperor?"

"Don't bother me. It's because what the steward said just now involves the royal family, so I'm just asking too much. You guys continue to review." The words did not leave Lou Xiaoya's eyes.

Lou Xiaoya's heart felt hairy when he looked at her, and her hands were sweating slightly, but she also pretended not to know it, and there was a probing gaze on the opposite side of Wushi.

Yun Xi naturally noticed the emperor's uncharacteristic behavior, but she always gave him a sideways glance, taking in all the emperor's scrutinizing eyes.

Seeing that the emperor had not stated his position, nor commented on his own words, Prime Minister Li became more confident, and said to the steward below him again: "Since you are the steward of Xu Zheng, even though you know the crimes he committed There are quite a few, let’s take them one by one.”

The butler bowed his head on the ground, although his body was trembling slightly, as if he had been underwhelmed by the situation, but there was a sharp look in his eyes, and what he was looking at was Xu Zheng's direction.

After listening to Li Chengxiang's words, he seemed to be comforted, and the shaking like sifting chaff stopped. He straightened up and began to talk about Xu Zheng's past crimes: the old slave didn't know much, but his master took money from others to do things for others. One thing I know, before, there was a person who wanted to sell silk here, and there were many bidders, but only that person sent a lot of money to the master, 5000 taels of silver, and invited him many times The master went to other places to drink and have fun, and then the silk pass was obtained by his wife alone.After that, people came to the door one after another. I also know that one person, in order to contract timber, boasted to the master that he was willing to give up [-]% of his own shares to the master as a gift. He just wanted to have a long-term cooperation. I also knew about this fact. After those people who came to ask for help successively came to the door, the property in the mansion became abundant. Those people also often interacted with the master. Occasionally someone came to protest. He was kicked out by servants.

Xu Zheng didn't even try to defend himself. It's useless to explain the matter so far. If these people want to convict themselves, they have done everything seamlessly.If he hadn't made enough assurances, Prime Minister Li wouldn't have dared to invite the emperor with such a big fanfare. This time, it seemed that he wanted to get himself out of the way quickly, wishing to uproot himself and get rid of Jiangsu Luoqi together.

Mr. Wang listened to these crimes, and the judge next to him recorded them one by one. After finishing, he asked again: "Xu Zhen, do you have anything to say?"

"A grown-up cleans himself."

Prime Minister Li was a little impatient at the side, not waiting for Mr. Wang to make a decision: "You have nothing to say about such a crime, Mr. Wang can be put in prison."

"It's natural, put him in prison!" The voice of the gavel echoed in the empty court hall. Lou Xiaoyao and the others watched Xu Zheng being taken down, but they felt a sense of powerlessness in their hearts. Rescue Xu Zhen, now we must speed up our actions to save a glimmer of hope.

When he left, Prime Minister Li always had a smile on his lips.

Everyone dispersed with their own thoughts, and Lou Xiaoyao followed Yunxi back to the mansion. As soon as he entered the mansion, before he could rest, Ou Xiaoya opened his mouth and uttered the words that had been pent up in his heart for a long time: "This person is like a The dog-like Prime Minister Li is really a vain official. He did such a vicious thing, indiscriminately turning black and white, and there is no excuse for committing a crime. He actually staged such a big show in front of the emperor. Now Xu Zheng has been imprisoned. How can this be good."

(End of this chapter)