The emperor frowned slightly, as if he thought the name Si Nan was familiar but couldn't remember who it was.
Xiao Yanjun spoke considerately and explained his doubts: "Si Nan is the attendant of Erchen. He, Chen Rongrong, met Miss Su by chance when she was practicing dancing. The two of them fell in love with each other as sisters. Chen Rongrong couldn't bear the thought of her being with Hou. I am very sympathetic to the government's situation, and I am also afraid that if she identifies her in court today, she will..." He paused at this point.
It was obvious that the Hou Mansion would be detrimental to her, and he continued: "My son asked Si Nan to take her back to the mansion and protect her so that she can have a safe place."
The emperor nodded slightly, showed a smile and praised him: "It's because of your careful and thoughtful thinking. It seems that it was you who made the decision for her, so she dared to be so fearless of power and exposed the heinous evil deeds."
Xiao Yanjun suppressed the joy in his heart and replied calmly and humbly: "My father is so complimentary. It is the duty of a son to share his worries."
The emperor expressed his approval: "You have done a great job this time. In your opinion, how should we judge it?"
Ever since Xiao Yanjun entered the palace, Kong Changhui was afraid that the emperor would ask his opinion on this matter.
He was really afraid of what might happen, the emperor finally asked.
Xiao Yanjun tried his best to hold back the slightly raised corners of his mouth. In his heart, he wished that Xia Chu could be quartered and cut into pieces, but the emperor had just praised him for his kindness.
At this time, naturally we cannot be so unscrupulous.
This had just added points to the emperor's heart, and he could not let him take advantage of his words and reduce it again.
Therefore, Xiao Yanjun carefully considered his words and said: "Now the young marquis has a lot of public dissatisfaction. I am afraid that his death will not be enough to vent the public's anger."
Kong Changhui looked at the emperor's frown and actually nodded, his heart sank and he quickly begged: "Your Majesty, Lord Marquis is such a son. General Zhao is already old. Do you want him to have to go through gray hair again?" Do people give gifts to people with black hair?”
The emperor lowered his eyelids, his expression seemed to be touched.
Xiao Yanjun glared at Kong Changhui fiercely, turned around and regained his composure, and said in a rather helpless tone: "Having said that, the prince has committed the same crime as the common people, so is it possible that the young marquis must be released because of this?" Where do you put Da Xiao's laws and regulations?"
Kong Changhui knelt down with a plop: "The minister did not say that he would pardon the young Marquis, but he just begged the Emperor to remember the loyalty of General Zhao and his family. The Marquis is lonely and helpless, so he hopes to be merciful and give the young Marquis a way to live..."
The emperor hesitated for a moment and finally spoke: "What Mr. Kong said is not unreasonable. Although he committed a major case that caused outrage and anger, he did not hurt any living people after all. This capital crime can be avoided, but it is difficult to escape the crime of living. What does King Yu think?"
Xiao Yanjun lowered his head and gritted his teeth. When he raised his head, there was a smile on his lips, and his tone was very gentle: "My father is kind-hearted and virtuous, and my son and ministers admire him very much. It should be so."
The emperor seemed to enjoy his flattery very much, with a slightly satisfied look on his face: "What do you think, King Yu, how should we deal with it properly?"
Xiao Yanjun was thinking about the worst solution in his mind, and his eyes suddenly lit up: "Since my father is merciful, let's exile him. This will also leave a memory for the Marquis and Old General Zhao."
The emperor nodded slightly, and Kong Changhui could accept it in his heart. After all, he had saved his life. Then Xiao Yanjun's hidden words came to his ears: "Although the father is particularly gracious, after all, the world is angry and people are resentful. This place of exile needs to be difficult." Only by doing this can the people vent their anger, so as not to complain about the unfairness of the father and the emperor."
Kong Changhui, who had just felt relieved, suddenly raised his mind again. The emperor raised his eyebrows and looked at Xiao Yanjun: "According to King Yu's wishes, where should I be exiled?"
Xiao Yanjun leaned back on the chair and softly said three words with great enjoyment: "Feishanling."
Kong Changhui's eyes widened and his pupils suddenly contracted.
He knew that Xiao Yanjun would not be exiled so simply, so he was especially gracious to Xia Chu. No one could stay in that place...
"Your Majesty, Feishan Ridge is three thousand miles away from the capital. Not to mention the steep mountains and harsh environment. It's freezing cold today. The young Marquis has been weak since he was a child. I'm afraid he won't be able to support it..." Kong Changhui couldn't bear it and spoke. plead.
I just hope that the emperor can take care of his old relationship and choose a place closer to Han Yang even if he is exiled.
If he is exiled to Feishanling, which is completely opposite to the south, what is the difference between being exiled to death
"He is weak, but what he does is not weak at all. Does Mr. Kong want to protect him?" Xiao Yanjun sneered and reprimanded him righteously.
"What King Yu said is very reasonable. You have to bear the responsibility for the things you do, and you have to bear the consequences for the sins you commit. If I can spare his life, I have given enough to General Zhao and the Marquis. To save face, let's sentence him according to King Yu's wishes." The emperor protected Xiao Yanjun and spoke harshly to Kong Changhui.
Xiao Yanjun clenched his fist excitedly, then loosened it, gathered his thoughts, and before Kong Changhui spoke again, he asked the emperor in a warm voice: "Father, now that the sentence has been handed down, when will we set off?"
Kong Changhui saw that the work was done, and the emperor said that the exile to Feishanling could not be changed for sure, but he still wanted to fight for the beginning of Xia during this period of exile: "Your Majesty, it is already the end of the year, at least we can leave in the spring..."
Xiao Yanjun sneered: "Master Kong wants to keep him in the capital to celebrate the New Year. How do you want the relatives of those soldiers to feel, and how can they celebrate the New Year with peace of mind?"
Kong Changhui's face turned blue and yellow because of his teasing. The emperor raised his eyes and looked at Xiao Yanjun: "What do you think, King Yu?"
Xiao Yanjun suppressed his sneer, and then replied respectfully: "The sooner the better, of course."
Kong Changhui was thinking that the emperor would not be so ruthless, so he saw the emperor nodding and agreed: "Then let's set off immediately according to King Yu's wishes."
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Kong Changhui's eyes widened with a look of sadness on his face.
Even Xiao Yanjun was stunned for a moment. He did say that the sooner the better, but he didn't say he would set off immediately. He also planned to go to jail and humiliate him.
"Your Majesty, you still..." Kong Changhui was shocked and just opened his mouth when he was glared at by the emperor with a calm expression. He said in a tone that left no doubt: "I said, according to King Yu's wishes, immediately!"
Xiao Yanjun originally planned to persuade him, even if he delayed it for a day or two, but Kong Changhui knelt beside him and took two steps forward: "Your Majesty, at least let the Marquis give it to you..."
The emperor's body stiffened, and he held his forehead and pinched his eyebrows.
Xiao Yanjun didn't dare to say any more words. If he begged again, just do it immediately. He would just go with Kong Changhui to pronounce the sentence later.
The emperor was silent for a long time, and then he spoke in a deep voice: "Sending her away will only increase your sorrow, so let's just give it up and go on your errands."
(End of chapter)