Hide And Cultivate In The East Palace, Only To Find The Prince Is A Girl

Chapter 1006: Zhang Ronghua’s Ultimate Kill

Thinking of this…

He subconsciously looked at Grand Secretary Cui and He Wenxuan.

This was a rare opportunity, and it was a good opportunity to take down Pei Caicai. Logically speaking, He Wenxuan should be fighting fiercely with him for the spot in the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets, so why was he not moving at all?

He Wenxuan was even more confused than they were!

Du Chengming blew the horn and offered an olive branch. Even if this matter had nothing to do with Pei Caihua, he could take this opportunity to make him lose his chance to enter the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets. Why didn’t Grand Elder Cui respond? As if he didn’t hear her?

He didn’t move, and he didn’t move. His feet were as steady as Mount Tai, and his heart was more anxious than a dog. He wanted to roll up his sleeves and fight fiercely.

After a while.

Those who should jump out, all come out.

Seeing that these people had stopped, Pei Caicai and the others had lost their initiative due to the appearance of the ninth princess, Shang Qingxuan. They had fallen into a passive state, but no one panicked. Xu Shidao, Fu Kun, and Bai Jingyuan stood up.

His words were simple, but he made his stance clear. This case was full of doubts and should be handled seriously. He would mobilize manpower to investigate it, with the support of the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of War, and the military.

Zhang Ronghua saw it very clearly. They had stepped out to repay the favor of the Great Xia army’s defense map. As for Fu Kun, he had already sided with Emperor Xia and did not want anything to happen to him.

” Great Xia!” The Crown Prince came down from the imperial platform and stopped in front of the officials. He bowed.” Your son believes in Zhang Ronghua. He will never betray Great Xia!”

The princes and the others seemed to have been waiting for this moment. One by one, they stepped out. Although they didn’t say it explicitly or mention Zhang Ronghua, they said it was based on facts.

He could attack and defend!

From the looks of it, with the facts as evidence, Zhang Ronghua was Shang Qingxuan’s subordinate.

Turn the tables? It was impossible.

The Ninth Princess had been captured. How could they turn the tables?

When the hall was completely silent, no one else jumped out. Only a few people were wise enough to protect themselves. Everyone’s eyes fell on the Emperor again.

The Xia Emperor took note of the officials ‘performance and came to a decision. He would delay it for now, and when Shang Qingxuan spoke, he would do so. During this period of time, he could only let Qinglin stay in the manor. When he thought of Zhang Ronghua’s abilities, he felt a sense of anticipation in his heart. Would he be able to break out of this situation? “What do you have to say?” he asked deliberately.

It’s impolite not to reciprocate!

Since Du Chengming dared to frame him for treason, he would return the favor.

“Your Majesty, before the court session, I worked with Xu Xing and Lu Zhantang to crack a big case,” said Zhang Ronghua.

He paused for a moment.

Pointing at Du Chengming, he said,” I want to impeach him for treason. He was secretly bribed by the Shang Dynasty to become their spy, eliminate dissidents, sell secrets, and satisfy his own selfish desires!”

Du Chengming was furious. He was like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. He retorted angrily,” Nonsense!”

He bowed to the Xia Emperor.

” This subject is loyal to Great Xia. It’s obvious how bold I am. All these years as an official, I have no regrets and dare not slack off at all. Why would I betray you?”

His words were harsh and filled with killing intent.

“You said that I betrayed the country. Do you have any evidence?”

“Yes!” Zhang Ronghua said firmly.

“???”Du Chengming was confused.

He had never betrayed the country, so where would he get evidence?

He thought of something. Could it be that he was like him, picking up a heaven-shaking merit for no reason? No! Since the Ninth Princess had already made her move, the royal family of the Shang Dynasty could not go against her. Otherwise, everything they had done would be meaningless. The enemy had not been defeated, but they had to accompany him.

A bold guess jumped out. Zhang Ronghua fabricated false evidence to frame him for betraying Great Xia. Yes! It would definitely be like this.

After figuring out everything, he sneered in his heart and looked at her with disdain.

“As you wish.” Zhang Ronghua smiled.

Under the gaze of the officials, he took out two Sound Recording Stones.

Wei Shang came down from the imperial platform and returned with the items. He injected a bit of his primeval essence into it, and the two images appeared bit by bit.

For some reason, Du Chengming’s heart was beating very fast at this moment, as if something bad had happened. He stared at the two recording stones, wanting to see what was hidden inside.

The courtyard, the secret chamber, the nine jade boxes, and himself were revealed one by one.

He forced himself to remain calm and did not show any signs of abnormality. He was roaring crazily in his heart. Why was this happening? This old man hid it so deeply that no one knew. How did he know?

The scene disappeared, and he immediately retorted,”Slander!”

Zhang Ronghua mocked,” There is no lack of martial arts masters in the hall. You can tell at a glance whether the person in the picture is someone else in disguise. Why are you still trying to deny it now?”

Du Chengming refused to admit it.” I’ve always been upright and upright. I’m not ashamed of the heavens and the earth. I’m loyal to the monarch and the country. I’ve never committed any favoritism, let alone covet a penny.”

The left side door opened.

Xu Xing walked in with large strides. Eunuch Xiao ordered people to close the door from the outside.

“Greetings, Your Majesty!” He stopped three steps away from the platform and bowed respectfully.

“Did Zhang Ronghua say that the three of you went to Xuanwu Lane to investigate this morning?” the Xia Emperor asked.

“Yes, sir!” Xu Xing replied.

He took out the notes he had obtained from the Sumeru Bag and respectfully presented them with both hands.

Wei Shang took the items and placed them in front of the Emperor.

The Xia Emperor took the evidence and read it carefully. It recorded the confessions of the guards in the courtyard and the others, which matched the images recorded in the voice recording stone. After reading it once, he slammed it on Du Chengming’s face and shouted,” Kneel down!”

Bang!

Du Chengming was completely terrified this time. He picked up the notes on the ground and looked at them. His heart was like dead ashes. The last bit of hope he had was destroyed. The two recording stones and the guard’s confession had already explained everything.

Zhang Ronghua was determined to charge him with treason, so he said again,”Crazy!” Just how many important secrets did you sell to Great Xia and how many things did you do for the Shang Dynasty to obtain six ten-thousand-year-old spirit herbs and three Tribulation Lightning spirit herbs?”

“You’re slandering me!” Du Chengming’s eyes were red as he scolded angrily.

He could admit to anything except treason!

Once it was confirmed, the Du family would be finished.

” I admit that I’ve been favoritism. I secretly ordered people to collect and sell the Spirit Charcoal. The money I get is exchanged for ten-thousand-year-old spirit herbs or lightning tribulation spirit herbs of the same value. However, the sales channels are all within Great Xia. At most, they will end up in the hands of the sects and demons!”

The Earth Spirit Core Coal was very powerful and was used for refining pills and weapons. It was very expensive and according to the laws of Great Xia, private individuals were forbidden from mining ore veins, let alone the priceless Earth Spirit Core Coal.

Zhang Ronghua pointed at the officials who had jumped out to impeach him, as well as the princes and others. Why would a civil official like you want a ten-thousand-year-old spirit herb?”

Du Chengming said,” Please ask a high-grade alchemist to refine them into pills. They are just and peaceful. Drink them in water for a few days. It will prolong your life and strengthen your body. You can also hold power for a longer time.”

“Nonsense!” Zhang Ronghua shouted.

” The truth has been exposed. Seeing that things can’t be done, they want to reduce their crimes and escape punishment, leaving a way out for their families!”

” Shut up!” Du Chengming was so angry that he went berserk. The veins on his forehead bulged.

He was like a gambler who had reached a dead end. He had gone completely crazy. Even if he was in trouble, he had to drag others along with him.

“What right do you have to criticize this old man? The evidence of colluding with Shang Qingxuan is conclusive, kneel down and admit your guilt!”

Zhang Ronghua said firmly,” The pure will be pure, and the turbid will be turbid. Our Zhang family has been loyal for generations. We are the people of Great Xia in life and the soul of Great Xia in death! Why would he betray his country for glory?”

” What explanation does Shang Qingxuan have?”

“Didn’t you just say that?” Zhang Ronghua retorted. Someone can pretend to be you and appear in the secret chamber! The voice recording stone you took out doesn’t even have my people. It’s just a man in black and Shang Qingxuan. Could it be that her words are evidence because she’s a princess of the Shang Dynasty? If so, can we assume that in the future, if the Shang Dynasty sends out princes and princesses to frame everyone here in the same way, they will be punished for treason?”

He walked to the Second Prince’s side. They were the ones who had danced the most happily just now.

“Your Highness, don’t you think so?”

The Second Prince cursed in his heart. Du Chengming was such a good-for-nothing. Such a good opportunity was ruined just like that. If he didn’t have something on you, Zhang Ronghua would have been captured by now. At the very least, he would have been imprisoned. How could he dare to say yes when faced with the trap in front of him? If his good brother made arrangements later, he would have no place to cry. He shook his head and said,” I just said that everything needs evidence.”

“Your Highnesses, do you agree?” Zhang Ronghua looked at the remaining princes and asked.