Xia Hourong's voice stopped suddenly.
He stared at the secret letter in Chu Liuyue's hand with his mouth open, his face as pale as a ghost, and he subconsciously denied it.
"No, it's impossible."
He had been keeping that thing in his study. Even Xiahou Ting'an didn't know where it was. How could it have ended up in Chu Liuyue's hands?
"Lord Xiahou, what on earth is going on?!"
Jiang Yucheng's face was terrifyingly cold and he asked in a deep voice.
Xia Hourong actually let Chu Liuyue get such an important thing! Isn’t this asking for death
Xia Hourong glanced at him and felt guilty:
"I, I don't, I don't! I am loyal to His Majesty, how could I do such a thing!"
"Yes or no, you can tell at a glance."
Chu Liuyue said and handed the letter to Yuwen Wei.
"Master Yuwen, you are very familiar with His Majesty's handwriting. Why don't you take a look for yourself to see if there is anything wrong with this letter."
Yu Wenwei looked solemn and took it with both hands.
This secret letter has been opened by someone, but the remaining golden ink pad on it is obviously for the exclusive use of the royal family.
Even the specifications and paper of this envelope are strictly in accordance with the corresponding standards.
Looking at it in confusion, it is exactly the same as the real thing.
He opened the envelope and took out a letter inside.
There are only a few lines of words on it. The general idea is that there is a danger on the border and Thirteen Yue is ordered to go and deal with it.
It stands to reason that Thirteen Yue is Di Ji's personal guard and will not obey anyone's orders except her.
But because Di Ji did deal with a lot of border issues, and this letter kept hinting that this matter might threaten Di Ji, she persuaded Thirteen Yue to go together.
And because Di Ji was getting married soon and it was inconvenient to leave, Shisan Yue asked her to stay in Xiling, while they went to the border alone, planning to come back after settling the matter.
Later they realized something was wrong and rushed back to Xiling as hard as they could, but it was still a step too late.
These people laid many traps in order to draw away all the reliable power around her and finally attack her.
Chu Liuyue was on every possible precaution, but she never expected that these two people were conspiring to kill her! Where is the defense
"This envelope, this letter paper, as well as this ink and seal are all for His Majesty's exclusive use. But this handwriting is not written by His Majesty himself."
Yu Wenwei frowned tightly.
"And this secret letter does seem to be from two years ago."
The Yuwen clan has always been loyal to the Tianling Dynasty.
Since Yu Wenwei said so, it is an undisputed fact!
Then, all these things make sense!
Back then, someone first forged a letter like this and transferred Thirteen Yue away from Xiling, and then secretly killed Di Ji when there was no one around her! Finally, do not forget to eradicate all those who want to investigate the truth!
A series of means can be described as seamless!
If someone hadn't planned it in advance, it would have been impossible to achieve this!
This is a clear plan to force Di Ji to death!
Yu Wenwei looked at Chu Liuyue with a solemn expression.
"I dare to ask Miss Chu, is this letter really found in Xiahou's house?"
Chu Liuyue said with a smile:
"This is natural. There are not many people in the world who can forge such a secret letter from His Majesty that is more genuine than the real one, right?"
Except for the handwriting, everything else is real!
I know that this must be something only someone who has the trust of His Majesty can do!
After all the calculations, Xiahou Ronggui is one of the three princes. He assists His Majesty on weekdays and has the most interactions with His Majesty.
He is also the most convenient and easiest to do it!
At this time, the faces of the officials who were watching changed when they looked at Xia Hourong.
Forging an imperial edict is a capital crime!
If the circumstances are serious, it is very likely that three clans will be implicated!
Xia Hourong is absolutely crazy, he dares to do such a thing!
"Lord Xiahou, aren't you going to explain?"
The gentle smile on Yu Wenwei's face has disappeared, replaced by a cold and stern look!
The Yuwen clan has never interfered with the struggle for power in the court.
But if His Majesty is involved, then this matter is much more serious, and they must get to the bottom of it!
Xia Hourong was so angry that he planned to bite him to death and refused to admit it.
"Chu Liuyue, you said this was found in my Xiahou Mansion, is there any evidence? Who knows if someone else did it? You just took it and blamed it on me! I, Xiahou Rong, am loyal to Your Majesty and have never I have done something sorry for His Majesty!"
Chu Liuyue narrowed her eyes.
"Since Mr. Xiahou is so determined, how dare you swear? If you really do anything to disgrace His Majesty, the entire Xiahou clan will be completely destroyed!"
Xia Hourong had a lump in his throat, but he still said bravely:
"I, I have a clear conscience, what dare I do! If I really betray Your Majesty, let me die without a burial place!"
Chu Liuyue folded her arms and touched her chin.
"I haven't finished talking yet. Isn't there still the whole clan?"
Xia Hourong's eyes twitched: "Chu Liuyue! Don't go too far!"
"Am I going too far? I am helping you prove your innocence!" Chu Liuyue opened her eyes slightly, "Didn't you say it yourself that your loyalty to His Majesty can be learned from heaven and earth? Why, you don't dare to continue? "
Xia Hourong was in a dilemma.
If he didn't say it, Chu Liuyue and the others would definitely not give up, and it would appear that he was very guilty.
But if you say it.
"There is a god three feet above your head! Mr. Xiahou, if you are upright, what can't you say?"
Chu Liuyue spoke calmly, but every word was like an extremely sharp knife, driving Xia Hourong to the edge little by little!
No one spoke around him, but every sight fell on him like substance, forming an invisible pressure that made him breathless.
Jiang Yucheng said coldly:
"Lord Xiahou, you have a clear conscience, so why not swear?"
If a breach was really made between Xia Hourong and Xia Hourong, the consequences would be disastrous!
Xia Hourong gritted his teeth.
"I, Xia Hou Rong, swear! If I really do something that is sorry for His Majesty, I will let everyone in my Xia Hou Mansion die a miserable death!"
Snapped.
Snapped.
Snapped.
In the dead silence, suddenly the sound of applause sounded from not far away.
One after another, very rhythmic.
At the same time, a deep middle-aged man’s voice also followed:
"Lord Xiahou, that's well said!"
Hearing this voice, Xia Hourong's expression changed drastically!
Even Jiang Yucheng, Shangguan Wan and others suddenly opened their eyes and looked back!
I saw a person in Langkun Hall, wearing a bright yellow dragon robe, walking out slowly!
Perhaps because of being bedridden for many years, he has lost a lot of weight, but he has a tall frame and straight shoulders. Standing there, he still has a noble aura around him!
It is none other than the current Holy Lord of the Tianling Dynasty—Shangguan You!
The fifth update is about 12:30, so a little late.
(End of chapter)