C126

Chapter 126 - Reversal of Plot

"Third Sister-in-Law, I had no choice but to do so. Don't blame me!"

Wei Qing's heart was already filled with excitement, but she maintained her calm demeanor, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is joking, everything is just being fair! "However, if I don't find any evidence to prove that my father sold the country for honor, I want an explanation. I wonder if His Highness the crown prince can represent the emperor and give this to me?"

When Xiao Hanqi was in the front hall earlier, he had already guessed that Wei Qing was simply stalling for time and wanted to destroy the evidence.

However, it didn't take long. She probably wouldn't be able to change anything in such a short period of time.

After some thought, he said, "That's only natural! If it's slander, I am the first one who cannot agree to it! "

Wei Qing nodded her head, that smiling expression of her made Xiao Hanqi suspicious.

Could it be that Wei Qing had already gotten the evidence?

Wei Qing took the lead and walked to the door of the study, then called out, "Your Highness the crown prince, please!"

After saying so, the door to the study opened. She took a glance inside, but there was no sign that the painting had been rummaged through. The painting was truly not bad!

Xiao Hanqi glanced at Wei Qing, he hesitated for a moment, then raised his index and middle finger and waved them, causing a group of guards to rush into the study room.

However, even after they flipped through the whole study room, they still could not find anything. This made Xiao Hanqi's expression change drastically.

Could it be that Wei Qing found the so-called evidence before him and destroyed it afterwards?

However...

"Reporting to the crown prince, a few letters have been found under the chair!"

Hearing this, Xiao Hanqi's face looked a little better, and the gaze he used to look at Wei Qing was also filled with deep meaning.

Wei Qing's expression did not change, but, her heart was already in turmoil.

It was hard to find such a hidden object in such a short period of time.

Wei Qing thought for a while, then continued, "However, I heard that when the assassin reported this morning, all the other court officials were present. Then, this time, I also wish for the court officials to be present!"

Her father also had a few close colleagues, and she had already sent Dia'Er to contact them. She hoped that they would remember their old friendship and not just watch her father fall like that.

In Xiao Hanqi's opinion, any request that Wei Qing made right now was like a powerless struggle before death. Therefore, he was naturally happy to see it happen.

A few guards were called over, and they quickly went to inform the court officials.

Soon, the court officials all went to the palace.

Feeling the cold and dense displeasure in his eyes, Xiao Hanqi's heart skipped a beat. He really didn't know how he ended up provoking Old Emperor.

Wei Qing's face did not reveal any excessive changes, and she only stood quietly at the side with her brows locked tight.

Since ancient times, there had been a bottom line that no one else was allowed to touch, and that was the majesty of an emperor!

Although Xiao Hanqi was helping him with the task at the moment, but if they were to analyze it carefully, Old Emperor would only suspect that he had already had the intention to replace him.

It could not be said that Wei Qing's thoughts were sinister, because the more chaotic the water in the Northern Empire's imperial court, the more beneficial it would be to the Prime Minister Wei.

Old Emperor's gaze swept across the faces of the court officials, and amongst them, a few of the people who had a close relationship with Prime Minister Wei all spoke up for him.

"We also believe in the character of the Prime Minister Wei, but, since the assassin said so earlier, unless there is evidence, we have to investigate thoroughly for the sake of the Northern Kingdom!"

Wei Qing, who had been silent all this time, took a step forward and knelt down, "Your Majesty, you did not believe that my father was a spy from the Xie Jing, who had sold the nation for glory, and had moved the Wife greatly! The Wife, in place of my father and brother, thanks the Emperor for his trust! "

These words sounded normal and ordinary, but everyone could hear that Wei Qing was using Wei Jingnan to remind Old Emperor, "Remember not to slander Prime Minister Wei, otherwise, Wei Jingnan will have military power!"

When Xiao Qingqian, who was following closely behind him heard these words, his face slightly changed.

The Wei Qing who never had any real ability could actually say such shocking words, it was truly unexpected!

What made him even more shocked was that Wei Qing actually had the guts to challenge her royal father!

The gaze that was fixated on Wei Qing became deeper and deeper, just in time for Wei Qing to feel his gaze, to turn his head.

Their gazes collided in the air, and the light in each other's eyes flickered a few times before they both simultaneously shifted their gazes away.

Old Emperor's expression became solemn and he said: "Wei Qing, we have already said that we will not casually slander a person who is seeking honor for the Northern Kingdom. We will also not let off anyone who is trying to rob the country!"

Wei Qing bowed respectfully and kowtowed three times to the Old Emperor, "Wife will be bold to ask, even if the so-called evidence I found proves that my father is a traitor, will the Emperor not kill him out of anger?"

Old Emperor's forehead was twisted into a knot. Even if it was his two sons, they wouldn't have the guts to question him like that!

However, even though he had just calmed down, he still did not believe that the Prime Minister Wei would do such a thing!

"I won't!"

These three words resounded throughout the land!

Only now did he realize that his palms were covered with sticky sweat.

As long as the emperor didn't go on a rampage and directly made a decision without even investigating, she would still have the opportunity to help her father turn the tables!

"Father, this was found by me in the chair compartment of Prime Minister Wei's study." Xiao Hanqi handed over a few letters.

Old Emperor ordered the eunuchs beside him to bring it over. After looking at it, their expressions became heavier and heavier.

The court officials all felt that it would be difficult for the Prime Minister Wei to turn over this time.

Wei Qing also observed Old Emperor's expression without blinking, as he thought to himself that this person from Xie Jing was truly thoughtful!

Xiao Hanqi glanced at Xiao Qingqian from the corner of his eyes, and the corners of his mouth raised craftily.

The evidence was conclusive. No matter how capable Wei Qing was, she would not be able to turn the tables around!

Just when he was secretly happy, unexpectedly, Old Emperor was glaring at Xiao Hanqi fiercely, "Crown Prince, explain to us, what exactly is going on!?"

Xiao Hanqi was startled, he strode forward and bent down to pick up one of the letters.

Quickly scanning through it, his face changed several times.

A letter was thrown in front of Wei Qing, and she was coincidentally kneeling, so upon seeing it, she quickly picked it up.

After reading it, her expression became exceptionally unsightly.

These were proof of corruption on the part of some ministers, but why would her father hide these items in his own chair?

Xiao Hanqi's forehead was covered with sweat, these court officials were all his trusted aides, how did Prime Minister Wei get the evidence?