C223 On the eve of execution(1)

When he was still several zhang away from the emperor, someone hurried up from the platform and whispered in his ear.

Xiao Yijin's expression changed slightly.

Her trusted aide had whispered to him about the murder of Ming Zhu in the justice courts and the Ministry of Justice. Cheng Yingzhi had been sentenced to death and executed three days later.

Xiao Yi Jin thought of that charming and passionate girl and had a regretful thought in his heart. However, he was still a little worried — Cheng Ying Zhi was sentenced to death, which was a thousand miles away from what he had agreed to, so how could Cheng Li be willing to submit to his orders?

Don't think that he, the commander of the battalion, was extremely pleased with himself. After all, the entire battalion had once been Xiao Yi Xiu's old subordinates. When he took over the command, many of the captains had been loyal to Xiao Yi Xiu.

Although in the past four years, he had gradually replaced some of the unruly generals, it was impossible for them to be completely replaced after all. This way, the guards who were dissatisfied with him would surely retaliate.

Amongst all the mid-ranked officers, Cheng Liao was one of the first to be subdued by him and was also one of the most loyal to him. Now …

Xiao Yijin's mood instantly turned bad.

After hastily finishing the parade, Xiao Yi Jin knew that trouble had come.

Cheng Liao came to him after the military parade, and half-asked him about Cheng Ying's matter.

Xiao Yi Jin looked around and saw that no one was paying attention to him. With a headache, he caressed his forehead and said, "I never expected this to happen. It's all because of that Xin Yingning …" What does he want to do with all this? "

Cheng Liao shouted angrily, "This general doesn't care what he wants to do! Your highness has promised but failed to do anything to fulfill his promise! Now, I want to sacrifice my daughter's life!" If I knew the consequences would be like this, how could I have agreed to let my daughter enter the Mo King's Manor? "

Xiao Yi Jin frowned and said, "You can't blame me for this. After all, Royal Father personally ordered it."

"But if she hadn't been working for the prince, where would she have come to such an end? Once she enters the Prince Mo's mansion, as long as she lives a peaceful life, he won't do anything to her! "

Xiao Yi Jin's expression darkened. He was just about to get angry, but he calmed down and said after thinking for a while, "Don't worry. There's still three days. Let me think about it."

"What else do you want? "Your Highness, Hui Qiao has already confessed. My daughter is unable to get rid of her guilt. This matter …"

"There's no way to get rid of this accusation, but don't forget, this king's father-in-law is a justice court official, where is Yuanyuan being held?"

"The Supreme Court of the Heavenly Prison … Your Royal Highness, are you really going to use this move? "

"There's no other way." Xiao Yi Jin sighed and shook his head. He was scheming in his mind, thinking of a way to make this a foolproof plan. Even if this matter were to be exposed, he would be able to escape unscathed.

Cheng Liao still didn't look well, but he was silent. The fact that the King of Yan was able to reach this step could be said to be very considerate of him. After all, he did not only have this daughter of his.

After the two of them left, a hand reached to the edge of a foot-long buttonboard at the edge of the stage. With a flip, it jumped onto the stage and sneered as it watched the two's backs.

Under the cold moonlight, the Mo King's Manor was as calm as ever. It was as though the previous incident, which involved both ghosts and murder, had never happened before.

Wu Yu sat alone in his own room. His hair was loose and his face was cold, but he had a smile on his face and was singing softly. It sounded very scary in the dead of night.

Two silent figures slowly approached each other. They looked at each other as they looked at her silhouette reflected on the paper in the window.

"Miss, do you want to go in and see Madam Wu?"

"Forget it."

The light shone through the window and onto their faces. It was a bit hazy.

He could vaguely make out that the delicate and pretty face with the composed and composed expression was Zhou Zhen.

They were about to turn and leave when the door opened. Wu Man stood there like a ghost with a smile on her face.

"Madam Wu?"

Wu Dong ignored her and walked past the two of them as if he was a ghost.

When Rui Zhu heard the commotion, she rushed out of the room. When she saw them, she was stunned for a moment. "Madame Zhou."

"Your wife has always been like this, without any signs of improvement?"

Rui Zhu nodded, "Please forgive this servant for following Lady Wu. I can't let anything happen to her again." He then hurriedly chased after Wu Yu.

Zhou Zhen shook her head. "One has been sentenced to death and the other has gone mad …" This Mo King Manor is truly an ominous place. I heard that none of the previous few wives have a good ending. "

Little Chan laughed, "Maybe Madam Wu is right. It's not that there's a problem with the Mo Residence, but that there's a problem with these courtyards. You see, isn't it true that Madam Jia and the others are all living well? "

Zhou Zhen said indifferently, "What's good about it? The main concubine has pulmonary tuberculosis, incurable disease, the side concubine has a small pregnancy... Tell me, aside from Madam Jia, everyone else is in trouble. How can she be the only one safe and at ease? "

In the dark of the night, Rui Zhu quickly caught up with Wu Yu and pulled her, whispering: "Madam, let's go back."

"I'm not going back, Ming Zhu still hasn't returned. I have to go look for her." Wu s faint singing finally stopped.

"Madame, Ming Zhu is dead."

Wu Dong raised a finger to his lips and looked at her mysteriously: "Shh! Let me tell you... A secret. "

Rui Zhu looked at her in confusion, listening to her whisper in her ear, "She died for me. She won't die … "That's me."

Rui Zhu suddenly turned around to look at her, only to see her giggling and singing softly again. Her expression was that of a fool, but her eyes were shining in the night.

Inside the secret chamber of the Mo King's Manor, Lu Linghui hurried through the dimly lit secret passage and appeared before Xiao Yixiu and Gu Qingli.

"Your Highness, as you have predicted, the Yan King intends to take the place of Cheng Ying."

Xiao Yixiu smiled faintly, "This woman is actually not that important. However, Cheng Lai is still of some use to Xiao Yijin …" Does he really have to take such a big risk? "

"Actually, as long as no one interferes with this matter, it wouldn't be considered a risk. After all, he is in the Heaven Prison at the Supreme Court, and Dong Zhangen's daughter is currently his principal concubine. "

"Very good, Xiao Yijin's move is very good. If Cheng Yingzhi died in the end, there would definitely be a rift between him and Cheng Liao. Most importantly, he did This King a big favor. "

Lu Linghui nodded and said, "There's a message from inside the justice courts. Right now, Hui Ying is in prison …" "It's not me anymore. Everything is going well."

Xiao Yi Xiu nodded his head, "Very good, when the two death row prisoners are replaced, this can be done by the same person. I'm telling Wu Changqing to be at ease, nothing will happen to his precious daughter. "

After Lu Linghui was done with the secret report, he handed an oil-paper umbrella to Gu Qingli. "Please hand over the brocade empress dowager. This was lent to me last time to shelter her from the rain."

"That's right, Vice Commander Lu, did you see any unusual movements that night?"

"Nope."

After exiting the secret room, Xiao Yixiu went over to look at Xiao Yibei, while Gu Qingli let out a sigh and called Jin Zhui over.