The Rebirth of an Ill-Fated Consort

Chapter 249 Downfall (3)

"You're talking nonsense, when will I—" Second Aunt said unwillingly.

"Second aunt gave Caique a large sum of money. If you don't believe me, you can go and check Caique's house."

"No, the officer has already checked." Ke Xiuran waved his hand.

The case officer on the other side said loudly: "The criminal woman Jiang Lishi, you poisoned Mrs. Jiang to death, conspired to frame the princess of Hong'an, you are a mouse-hearted wolf, and your crimes are overwhelming. According to the law of the Jin Dynasty, you will pay for your life by killing people. Make a decision."

As soon as the word "Zhan Lijue" came out, Second Auntie felt like a cork that had lost its backbone, she couldn't hold it anymore, and collapsed limply.She was a cowardly and vicious person, and she didn't even have the energy to defend herself.There is only one thing on my mind, and that is when things are brought to light.But when she thought that her father was the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, there might be a way to save her, her eyes lit up and she shouted: "This concubine is wronged, this concubine is wronged! I beg the master to let this concubine see my father!"

Jiang Ruan smiled slightly when she heard the words, Second Aunt wanted to rely on her mother's family wholeheartedly, maybe she also wanted to get Hu Qianqiu to help, but it is still difficult for the Li family to protect themselves, as for Hu Qianqiu... I am afraid there will be no such number in Yushitai people.

Ke Xiuran slapped the gavel again, his eyes flashed with deep meaning, and he shouted: "Take the guilty minister Li Dexing!"

The second aunt was struck by lightning.

Then I saw officers and soldiers escorting a few men in shackles and wearing prison uniforms. It was none other than Second Yiniang's father Li Shangshu and his brothers.

Li Shangshu was in a state of embarrassment all over his body, apparently suffered a lot, saw Second Aunt, spat at her viciously, and cursed: "Disaster!"

Second Aunt was stunned: "Father, this is..."

"Go away!" Li Shangshu was very irritable.

"Silence!" Ke Xiuran slapped the gavel with a very serious expression.

Li Shangshu gritted his teeth, if it was normal, how dare Ke Xiuran treat him like this?It was unbelievable that the official sent a copy of the Shangshu Mansion early this morning, but the news that the official sent out surprised him.All those past events have been uncovered, even the past transactions that they thought were seamless have also been uncovered.If you say anything else, it's fine, forming a clique with courtiers without permission is a taboo for the emperor.

Li Shangshu's life has been smooth and smooth, but now he is being tricked by others. Some things he can't remember clearly, but they are also found out, and they are listed one by one in the pleadings in prison. Li Shangshu almost suspected that his confidant had betrayed him.

Hu Qianqiu was also implicated in that crime, and it was only said that Hu Qianqiu took money from Second Concubine and Second Concubine obstructed official duties.Li Shangshu still felt strange at the time, other crimes are nothing more than that, how could it be mixed up with Second Aunt's matter.The jailer had some friendship with him before, and reminded him kindly: "Li Shangshu, blame your daughter, it's not good to offend anyone, but it happened to provoke Princess Hong'an. The person behind Princess Hong'an is not Shangshu The government can afford to offend."

Li Shangshu asked who the person behind Hong'an County Master was, but the jailer refused to say anything, but Li Shangshu finally knew one thing, and it was all caused by the second aunt.In other words, the second aunt ruined the entire Li family.

When Li Shangshu saw Second Aunt now, he wished that he hadn't strangled Second Aunt when she was born, and that all the court officials of the Li family were ruined by this stupid daughter!Seeing Zhao Yuanfeng again, he was puzzled, could it be that the Zhao family is behind Princess Hong'an.Jiang Ruan is the grandson of the Zhao family, so it is natural to help.But the Zhao family has always been tolerant and upright in their actions, and they will not be so ruthless. Once they make a move, they will fill the house with lifeblood.

The case officer shook out the scroll, and read word by word: "Li Dexing, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, as an official of the imperial court, you actually disregarded the law, hurt people's lives, embezzled and bribed, and deceived the superiors. Conquer the people's wealth, collude with the top, Immediate sentence according to the law, confiscation of property, and execution."

"The Li family is full of families. As an official family, the adopted daughter does not teach. He has committed many crimes and will be punished by death. From today on, all the men of the Li family will be exiled, and the women will enter the teaching workshop."

"No—" Second Aunt shouted hastily.Why is it like this, if it's just her own incident, why Li's mansion was also raided, and what about the crimes mentioned above?She raised her head to look at Jiang Ruan, Jiang Ruan sat quietly, with a charming smile on her lips, as if carrying a deep mockery, looking down on their embarrassment.

"It's you..." Second Aunt murmured.

"Take Hu Qianqiu!" Ke Xiuran said again.

This time, the person guarded by the officers and soldiers was Hu Qianqiu.

When Hu Qianqiu was brought up, he glared at Ke Xiuran viciously at first.Back then, Ke Xiuran was single-handedly promoted by him, and he was considered a talented person, but in recent years, his status has become more and more threatened.This time he fell from the horse, there must be Ke Xiuran's help.

Ke Xiuran also saw Hu Qianqiu's eyes, but he was a little proud.He shouted: "Hu Qianqiu, the court official of Yushitai, as an official of the imperial court, you colluded with other concubines, had an affair with others, and framed the princess. You can be punished, and you are ashamed of the emperor's grace. From today onwards, your family property will be confiscated and you will be demoted Common people, descendants and grandchildren are not allowed to be officials for five generations."

Hu Qianqiu felt a block in his heart, although he knew that his official position would definitely not be guaranteed, but when he heard the words demoted to a commoner, he still couldn't help feeling tight in his chest and spit out a mouthful of blood.

"Qianqiu!" The second aunt panicked and crawled to Hu Qianqiu's side.

"Go away!" Hu Qianqiu no longer had the tender and affectionate look of the past, and pulled her away with a palm, looking at her as if looking at an enemy: "Bitch!"

If it wasn't because of her, how could he have fallen to this state of affairs? He originally wanted to use her to gain a star-point relationship with the Jiang family. Now that his official career has been ruined in this life, who would dare to be in the capital in the future? Allow him?
The second aunt stared blankly at Hu Qianqiu, as if looking at a stranger, she didn't understand why everything changed overnight.The whole family of Li's family has been reduced to this point, and Hu Qianqiu's official position is not guaranteed, and they are all full of hatred for her.Was she the one who caused them to be like this?
Jiang Ruan sat in the hall with a smile, as if nothing could shake her calmness and calmness.She is like a witch wandering outside the world of mortals, looking down at the struggle of everyone indifferently and mockingly.

Sensing Second Aunt's gaze, Jiang Ruan turned her head, her clear and upturned winking eyes clearly showed no emotion, but Second Aunt understood it.She is saying: I am willing to bet and admit defeat.

Willing to gamble and admit defeat, willing to gamble and admit defeat, the second aunt let out a miserable laugh, the laughter grew louder and sharper, making everyone present couldn't help frowning.The second aunt was still laughing, with tears all over her face.

(End of this chapter)