Emperor Longqing was not unaware of it.
All the people of the Ming family died on the road that year, not even a single distant relative was left alive. The explanation that they were killed by bandits... ... is really hard to make sense.
But he had just ascended the throne at that time, and everything was unstable. If he conducted a thorough investigation and found that the Ming family was wrongly accused, his brothers, who were eyeing him covetously, would probably use this as an excuse to make a fuss.
He even killed all of his wife's family, and in the end it was discovered that he had wrongly accused them. How could he convince the public then
He just had to swallow this loss, and for all these years, to gain peace of mind, he tried his best to pretend that this matter did not exist, and he did not even have any thoughts about it from Princess Zheng, Ming Yuyou.
It was only when he later learned that Yu You had a secret letter from the Ming family that he ordered the Jinyiwei to go and take a look.
After searching for a long time, he didn't find the secret letter, but he broke up the couple. He was still feeling uncomfortable.
Over the years, he has gone from believing in the Ming family's affairs to being half-believing and half-doubting. Now, he feels more and more that someone is deliberately setting up a trap behind the scenes... ...
He finally stepped down from the unreachable dragon throne, coughed, and supported Old Madam Wei with both hands.
Old Mrs. Wei is still afraid. She is over fifty years old and looks haggard and old. It is obvious how exhausted she has been by these rumors recently.
Through her, Emperor Longqing seemed to see what she was like when she was young - arrogant and domineering.
The contrast is always particularly cruel.
He felt reluctance, regret, and anger at being deceived, but then all of them vanished.
He is no longer the prince he was in his youth. He is now the master of the world. Anyone who tries to play tricks on him will die.
Therefore, he said calmly to the anxious Madam Wei with a calm expression, "I will investigate it thoroughly, you can rest assured."
Old Mrs. Wei looked as if she had survived a disaster and was still in shock. She was busy kneeling down and shouting "Long live the emperor."
The attitude is completely different.
Emperor Longqing looked at this old woman who seemed to be frightened by his words at any time, and his heart was full of mixed feelings. After a while, he told Empress Fang: "Let the old lady of Dingbei Marquis stay in the palace for a few more days."
These few days will determine the life or death of the Wei family.
Even if Old Madam Wei was lying on purpose, she wouldn't be able to cause any trouble if she stayed in the palace-----the Wei family today is no longer the same as it was back then. The second and third Wei were both born out of wedlock, and the fifth Wei was also confused and wouldn't be able to accomplish anything.
After the conversation with Old Lady Wei came to an end, Emperor Longqing coughed a few times and said, "Come out, everyone."
Several cabinet ministers, Qin Dong, and Zuodu Yushi Chen Yushi came out from the west room and knelt on the ground.
Emperor Longqing exempted them from the formalities, leaned back in a comfortable position, glanced at them calmly, and asked them: "Did you hear everything just now? What did you say?"
Among the few people, Xia Song, the Grand Secretary of the Cultural Palace, lowered his head and looked at his nose, looking as if he had nothing to do with the matter, and did not answer. Zhao Hua, the Grand Secretary of the Huagai Palace, looked around and coughed: "Princess Changning said it clearly, it is written in black and white on the confession. Wei Qi's background can be found out in the Wan'an Temple in Jianzhou back then. The origins of the characters are all there, and the years are also correct. I personally think that Princess Changning's confession is credible."
Emperor Longqing did not express his opinion. He turned his eyes and fell on Censor Chen. He called his name and asked him, "What do you say?"
Censor Chen was known for his old-fashioned and selfless character, and his words were even and unbiased: "I don't think so. If it is really what Princess Changning said, then why didn't Princess Changning mention it in all these years?"
He frowned and bowed to Emperor Longqing, lowered his head and said respectfully: "Moreover, after checking the information sent by many Jinyiwei, I found that Princess Changning followed her husband to Jianzhou, and that old lady Wei never asked a single question before and after she gave birth. The bastard that Princess Changning mentioned was also raised by the old Princess Zhennan herself..."
"This is obviously unreasonable. I think there are many doubts and it needs to be investigated in detail." Censor Chen came to the conclusion and respectfully stepped aside without saying anything more.
Emperor Longqing did not comment, but just said "oh" in a nonchalant manner.
This "oh" was very meaningful, and the hall fell silent for a moment.
After this moment passed, Emperor Longqing suddenly called out: "Since there are so many mysteries, let's follow Minister Chen's wishes and have a trial to clear the clouds and see the light!"
What did Emperor Longqing mean by saying this
Zhao Hua frowned and glanced at Xia Song, who was standing in front of him without any reaction. He cursed Xia Song in his heart, "Old Fox". He then looked at the other three cabinet scholars who were also lowering their heads, and couldn't help but sneered.
Just follow the one in front. Sooner or later, the old guy will be unable to work anymore. Then, it will be time for someone else to wag the tail of these people.
While he was distracted, Xia Song had already taken the lead in calling the Emperor wise.
Zhao Hua was somewhat bewildered, and just then he heard Emperor Longqing burst into laughter: "You say I am wise? How wise am I?"
Xia Song's eyes sparkled, and he bent down without being servile or arrogant: "Your Majesty, if you don't listen to or believe in one side, you are already a shining candle of wisdom."
There seemed to be a tacit understanding between the monarch and his subjects.
Emperor Longqing nodded and asked Xia Song to give orders: "Order the three courts to interrogate Qiu Chuying and re-investigate the Ming family case to find out the truth! See if the Wei family has colluded with the rebels and plotted something bad!"
Zhao Hua vaguely felt that something was wrong. He didn't know why the focus had changed from whether the Wei family had raised a child for the Ming family to re-investigating what happened to the Ming family in the past. Then he heard Xia Song and the others begin to respond in unison.
He quickly followed suit.
Emperor Longqing hummed, and then added lightly as if on impulse: "Since this case is serious and involves many people, I am afraid that something else will happen and someone will be wrongly accused. I will let the Prime Minister supervise it!"
The three courts will hold a joint trial, and the Prime Minister will supervise!
It was not until this moment that Zhao Hua realized what was wrong. He suddenly felt a chill on his neck and began to sweat on his back. He did not react until he walked out of the imperial study.
Something seems to be wrong...
Why was Emperor Longqing not so angry about whether Wei Qi of the Wei family was the child of the Ming family
Shouldn't he be furious when he heard the word "Ming family"
But after hearing about Wei Qi's life story, he actually listened to Old Lady Wei's explanation and took it to heart... He glanced at Xia Song who was walking leisurely in front of him, then took a few steps and called out to him: "Sir! Sir, please stay!"
Xia Song's sedan chair was already waiting. He stopped when he heard the voice and signaled the Minister of War next to him not to say anything more. He gently asked Zhao Hua, "Is there anything wrong with Wenfeng?"