Faced with Chu Mu's questioning, Xiao Chen asked what crime he committed, which made Chu Mu's face instantly darken. He killed his son in public. Now in front of all the civil and military officials, Xiao Chen didn't even show any sign of remorse. nothing.
Of course, what Chu Mu didn't know was that, let alone regret, if it happened again, Xiao Chen would kill the fifth prince without hesitation, just because he deserved to die.
His face was gloomy, and at the same time, after hearing Xiao Chen's words, all the civil and military officials present also shouted angrily.
"Stubborn, this man is simply stubborn."
"Your Majesty, I sincerely request your Majesty to issue an order immediately to kill this man in public, in order to appease the spirit of the fifth prince in heaven."
The dignitaries all over the court spoke one after another, as if they could eat Xiao Chen's flesh or drink Xiao Chen's blood but would not be able to understand their hatred.
There was a contemptuous smile on his face, and he didn't care about the insults from these guys. Xiao Chen knew these people very well. They were all just grassroots. Seeing that he was in danger, he naturally wanted to step on them severely. Get on two feet.
Among all the civil and military officials in the dynasty, only those who had taken refuge with the third prince did not criticize him, such as Yang Jian, the head of the Yang family.
Jiang Chenhan, the head of the Yang family of the four Yang families, Yang Jian can be regarded as a powerful official in the court. Seeing everyone yelling at Xiao Chen, Yang Jian's eyes were full of complexity.
In Yang Jian's view, Xiao Chen killed the fifth prince in public, which was already a huge disaster. Now, facing the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty and Chu Mu, Xiao Chen is still so tough. You need to know that in the face of such a situation , if you want to survive, you can only let Chu Mu nod and show mercy.
Originally, according to Yang Jian's idea, Xiao Chen should have taken the initiative to plead guilty and sincerely repent when he entered Wuhe Palace. In this case, coupled with the intercession of the third prince and himself and others, Xiao Chen might be able to save Xiao Chen's life.
But who would have thought that when facing Chu Mu, Xiao Chen would not only show no sign of remorse, but would be so tough on the contrary, which made Yang Jian feel helpless.
Wuhe Palace was in chaos, with shouts and curses rising one after another. Of course, all of these voices were blaming Xiao Chen.
Faced with the shouting and scolding of the ministers, Xiao Chen ignored it. After a while, Chu Mu raised his hand slightly and pressed down. The ministers became quiet one after another, stopping the shouting and scolding of the ministers. Chu Mu looked at Xiao Chen and said coldly. said.
"Xiao Chen, I know what you are thinking. Do you think you can be unscrupulous with the help of Emperor Fentian? Today I will tell you that the emperor is guilty of the same crime as the common people when he breaks the law. You killed the fifth prince in public. This is a capital crime. Come here, drag Xiao Chen out and behead him."
He bluntly stated that even the Lord of Burning Heaven could not save him. After hearing Chu Mu's words, Xiao Chen laughed loudly, his smile full of ridicule.
"Haha, what an emperor who breaks the law and commits the same crime as the common people. This really means that only the state officials are allowed to set fires and the people are not allowed to light lamps. If I kill the fifth prince, it will be a capital offense, but I will keep silent about what the fifth prince did, haha."
Xiao Chen laughed loudly. After hearing what he said, Chu Mu's face became more and more gloomy. At the same time, the four Taoist realm superpowers also stepped forward, preparing to take Xiao Chen down. But at this moment, Chu Mu Wuming suddenly stood up and said.
"Father, please wait."
"Well?" Seeing Chu Wuming stand up at this time, Chu Mu's face darkened and he glared at Chu Wuming fiercely. However, Chu Wuming seemed to have not seen it and continued to talk to himself.
"Father, Xiao Chen killed the fifth brother for a reason. In my opinion, this matter cannot be entirely blamed on Xiao Chen. The fifth brother himself was also at fault. I hope my father will learn from it."
Chu Wuming took the initiative to stand up and plead for Xiao Chen. Upon seeing this, the ministers who followed Chu Wuming also spoke up.
"Your Majesty, what the third prince said is reasonable. The fifth prince is usually domineering, and the people of the imperial capital are complaining about him. Now the fifth prince has taken possession of Xiao Chen's sister Xiaoyue's body. Only in this way can Xiao Chen kill the fifth prince. , Your Majesty has always governed the country with benevolence and righteousness. If Xiao Chen is killed now, it may damage the reputation of His Majesty's benevolence. I wish you the best."
"I second my opinion."
"I also second my opinion, and I beg your Majesty to think again."
There were more than ten ministers following Chu Wuming. At this time, they all stood up to plead for Xiao Chen. Seeing this, although Chu Mu had expected this, when he actually faced him, he still had an angry look on his face.
"Hmph, I have made up my mind. No need for you to say anything more. Come on, drag Xiao Chen down and kill him." Facing the pleas of the third prince and others, Chu Mu snorted coldly and shouted in a cold voice without any room for negotiation.
There were nearly a hundred civil and military ministers in the entire hall, but the third prince and his party who stood up to plead for Xiao Chen were only a dozen people, which was not enough to influence Chu Mu's decision.
He was determined to kill Xiao Chen, but at this moment, what Chu Mu and everyone did not expect was that Chu Wushuang actually stood up.
Bowing to Chu Mu and bowing his hands, Chu Wushuang said in a deep voice, "Father, I think what the third brother and the other officials said makes sense. This matter should not be entirely blamed on Xiao Chen. The fifth brother himself has done something. Something is wrong, so I also beg my father to show mercy and spare Xiao Chen’s life.”
Chu Wushuang also stood up to plead for Xiao Chen. After hearing this, Chu Mu was stunned for a moment, and the expressions of the ministers who followed Chu Wushuang also changed slightly.
What's going on? Considering the relationship between Chu Wushuang and Chu Wuming, how could the second prince Chu Wushuang stand up and intercede for Xiao Chen at this time? You know, the person who wants Xiao Chen to die the most is probably Chu Wushuang Wuer.
Chu Wuming's plea was still reasonable, but Chu Wushuang's plea made everyone extremely confused for a moment. However, what made everyone even more confused was still behind. After Chu Wushuang stood up, Chu Wuque also took a step forward. , bowed his hands to Chu Mu.
"Father, my son and I agree, please think twice and spare Xiao Chen's life to show your father's benevolence."
Chu Wuque also stood up. Seeing this, all the civil and military officials present could not calm down. What was going on? How come the three princes who usually fight each other to the death have become so hostile to each other now? They actually interceded for Xiao Chen together.
It shouldn't be. There is absolutely no reason for Chu Wushuang and Chu Wuque to plead for Xiao Chen
Looking at Chu Wuque and Chu Wushuang coldly, at the same time, the two men also secretly winked at the ministers who followed them, with an obvious meaning, asking them to come out to intercede for Xiao Chen.
Sensing the looks in Chu Wuque's and Chu Wuque's eyes, the expressions of these ministers immediately became a little strange. Previously, they were scolding Xiao Chen with indignation, but now they actually stood up to plead for Xiao Chen again. Isn't this their own fault? Slap yourself
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