Although there was no corpse, the witness who claimed that he saw the people of the Prince Dongyang Palace massacring the people, and the evidence that was scattered all over the ground, had caused the Prince Dongyang Palace to be unable to wash away their disgust.
With the help of various forces, Prince Dongyang, who originally wanted to blame the guards, was sent to jail the same day. He was sent to jail without being interrogated.
In the evening, Gong Xiaoxuan came back with a smile on his face and upon seeing the result, he walked over to grab Gong Xiaoxuan's robe and walked over to the table.
He originally wanted to ask the Prince Dongyang how the situation was, but the baby's tender voice suddenly sounded out, "Gong's Father, the baby has been obedient all day. The idiot mother even ran out to play. She doesn't bring the baby anymore."
That wronged little voice made Gong Xiaoxuan's heart rise. He walked over and picked up the baby, kissed it and then thoughtfully asked: "Oh? Where did mother go today? "
Baili Jinxiu was both angry and amused. Didn't he just go out to play and not bring him along?
"The baby doesn't know, the idiot doesn't bring the baby."
The baby's soft and gentle voice made people love him, but Baili Jinxiu was speechless when he heard it.
Gong Xiaoxuan's face also revealed a light smile, tempting the baby, "Then mother didn't bring you to play, what are you going to do? Now it's time to eat. Should I say mother stupid first or eat first? " Looking at the dishes on the table, he said with temptation, "There's pork and beef in today's dishes."
"Eat first, baby needs to eat first." Before Gong Xiaoxuan could finish speaking, the little girl had already started shouting, and even stretched her neck out to look at the table, afraid that the meat would run away, causing Baili Jinxiu and Gong Xiaoxuan to laugh out loud.
The next day, the Supreme Harmony Hall was bustling with activity as the officials discussed in whispers.
Just now, the eunuch beside the Emperor said that today, the Emperor would announce a huge matter!
However, aside from the matter with Prince Dongyang, they had not found out anything else recently, so they sent people to discuss it secretly, hoping to guess at the heart of the Son of Heaven.
Gong Xiaoxuan stood as straight as a pine tree, releasing cold Qi, no one dared to strike up a conversation with him.
However, Gong Xiaoxuan was actually a little curious about what had happened today, and did not know how Emperor would take care of Prince Dongyang.
"Emperor has arrived ~" Fu Shun's voice resounded throughout the great hall. The people who were discussing secretly hurriedly returned to their original positions, and knelt down in fear and trepidation to receive the carriage.
The emperor who was dressed in bright yellow swept his gaze over the men of His Highness before saying in a low voice, "Stand up."
The emperor who was leaning on the dragon throne looked down at Gong Xiaoxuan who was standing perfectly straight and felt a burst of irritation in his heart. Every time he looked at Gong Xiaoxuan, he would feel as if he had slapped himself in the face.
However, there was still a smile in his eyes as he said, "Is there anything that all my beloved officials need to start their performance on?"
The court officials looked at each other, thinking about the major event that Fu Shun had mentioned, and no one said a word.
When the Central Judicial Office Sovereign saw this, he braced himself and loudly reported: "This humble subject has something to report." Seeing the Emperor nod his head, he continued to speak: "Yesterday, there were many citizens who accused the Prince Dongyang guards of massacring the citizens outside the city, there were witnesses and evidence, and this humble servant took the initiative to capture the people, I do not know!"
Hearing that, Emperor frowned. He had heard some rumors regarding this matter yesterday, but he did not expect it to reach Central Judicial Office.
Even if it is the Son of Heaven who has committed a crime, he should be punished along with the commoners. Could it be that this Prince Dongyang is overturning the heavens?
"You must investigate this matter properly for me. You must not let those unscrupulous people continue to act in such a manner."
Central Judicial Office Qing wiped off the cold sweat that did not exist on her forehead and repeatedly agreed.
Only Gong Xiaoxuan could feel the emperor's gaze on him, the meaning behind his words were warning him. When he looked back, he found that Tang Wulin was already looking elsewhere.
Seeing that no one said anything, Emperor said in a clear voice, "Since all my beloved officials have nothing else to report, then we will announce it."
When everyone heard Emperor say this, their hearts tensed up. Once the matter of Prince Dongyang was resolved, there were no other matters. Could it be that …
"I've also reached such an age. There are many things that I am unable to handle." She sighed.
The people below immediately knelt again, and said: "Emperor is in its prime." His heart was filled with waves of shock.
The Emperor's words indicated that they wanted to set up the deposit, but since the most likely candidate to ascend the throne was already gone, the most likely scenario was for quite a number of people to sneak a peek at Gong Xiaoxuan.
Gong Xiaoxuan was also a little surprised in his heart. At this time, the Emperor would definitely not give him the position of crown prince. Thinking of this, his mind was in a tumble, but he didn't show it on the surface.
The Emperor sitting at the top area had a panoramic view of everyone's expressions.
"I am very clear of my body." Not waiting for everyone to return, he continued, "I have indeed come to make my plans for the future. Today, I want to announce the establishment of the reserve."
Storage! Hearing the word "storage", everyone became excited.
Fu Shun took out the imperial edict he had prepared a long time ago, and read it slowly: "With the blessing of the heavens, the emperor decrees: Twelfth Prince Gong Xiaohan, with both the arts and the arts, well-versed in the classics of reading, deeply influenced by us, and thus specially conferred the title of Crown Prince, bestowing it upon the Eastern Palace. "Here it is."
The court officials all raised their heads in surprise, only to see a gentle looking man walking to the center, kneeling down and receiving the decree: "This son will definitely not disappoint royal father's hopes."
This person was the twelfth prince, Gong Xiaohan. His mother was the Consort De, and normally would not stand out amongst the princes or drag their legs. Who would have thought that he would become the final winner in the battle for the throne.
Everyone sighed, but the emperor had already announced his next move.
Gong Xiaoxuan leaned at the door of the Supreme Harmony Hall, watching the court officials outside fawn over the newly promoted crown prince, while Gong Xiaohan replied in all aspects, with a gentle and courteous expression on his face.
Gong Xiaoxuan thought about it, as though his twelfth brother had been like this since he was young, forever looking gentle and harmless.
But Gong Xiaoxuan knew that dogs that bit people would not bark.
Gong Xiaohan looked towards the entrance of the palace and saw Gong Xiaoxuan leaning on the door as he looked at him, apologizing to the officials beside him, then walked over, "Why is Third Emperor leaning on this place?"
The corner of Gong Xiaoxuan's mouth hooked up, "Twelve Royal Younger Brother, oh no, I should be called Your Highness the Crown Prince.
Gong Xiaohan's smiling face stiffened, he looked at Gong Xiaoxuan with suspicion, as if he did not understand what he meant.
Gong Xiaoxuan didn't even bother to put on an act and sneered: "If anything happens to this duke, I'll head back to my residence first. I won't be exchanging pleasantries with your Highness the crown prince."
Without waiting for Gong Xiaohan to reply, he flung his robes and left.
Behind him, Gong Xiaohan looked at Gong Xiaoxuan's figure.