Chapter 1, The Framed Prince
Li Zhan's expression was icy
"Scoundrel! What do you take on yourself?" Li Tianci slammed the dragon throne and shouted angrily, "No wonder this ungrateful child is so lawless; it is all due to your foolish indulgence. I truly regret having conferred the title of consort upon you. You are ignorant and disrespectful, lacking both virtue and ability. You do not deserve your position, so do not embarrass me here. Get out!"
In addition to having a naturally pockmarked face, being frail and mediocre, he was further despised by the emperor
"Zhan'er, do not contradict your father, quickly kneel down and admit your mistake to your father..."
I have nothing to say!" Li Zhan's voice was deep, yet it always carried a hint of nonchalance, and even a trace of sarcasm appeared at the corner of his mouth as he retorted, "What exactly do you want me to say?"
He is at a loss for words, and nothing he says will be of any use
"Forgiveness? Yang Fei, do you still have the face to plead? Do you still have the face to excuse your useless son!" Upon hearing this, Li Tianci's anger intensified, "If it weren't for your usual indulgence, would he dare to be so arrogant and reckless? Truly, a doting mother often spoils her child."
He seems to have arrived in a dynasty similar to the Great Song of Huaxia, becoming the Ninth Prince
The esteemed Ninth Prince of the Great Qi, on the very night of his wedding, actually violated the daughter of the Minister of Revenue, which is simply a disgrace to the royal family
You have brought shame upon my face
"No, no, Your Majesty!" Yang Fei panicked, pleading repeatedly, "Your Majesty, no matter what, Zhan'er is your own flesh and blood. I beg you to spare his life! If the Minister of Revenue, Lord Wang, is willing, I can use my own life to atone for his sins!"
Since Li Tianci does not distinguish right from wrong, he must be punished
Your Majesty is right, all mistakes, countless mistakes, are mine, but please, Your Majesty, consider...
However, if Li Tianci, as a father, truly cares about his son, a re-investigation would undoubtedly reveal flaws, bringing the truth to light and proving his innocence
All eyes were uniformly focused on Li Zhan
How can a drunken person resort to violence
"Pleading guilty?" Li Zhan let out a cold laugh, "What crime do you want me to plead guilty to?"
even eagerly forcing him to admit his mistake and then killing him "to appease public anger"
Nevertheless, he still hoped that Li Tianci would have a moment of conscience.
At that moment, a low shout suddenly rang out
Both the person and the evidence are present
Those who could set the trap left him no opportunity to resist
I beseech Your Majesty for forgiveness! Zhan Er did not act with intention, but rather due to a lapse in conduct after drinking, which led to a grave mistake! I earnestly request Your Majesty to pardon Zhan Er!
Um...
At this point, only his poor mother, trembling and kneeling in the hall, wept with red and swollen eyes, desperately pleading for him
This statement caused a sensation among all present
Upon waking from intoxication, the entire matter has been conclusively settled
However, Li Tianci did not intend to support his son
Am I wrong in what I said
Just as Li Zhan's eyes began to dim, a woman of celestial beauty approached the front of the hall and gracefully knelt down
No other concubines are knowledgeable and articulate, skilled in flattery and embellishment
The Ninth Prince Li Zhan, after drinking, lost his moral integrity and forcibly assaulted Wang Jingxiang, the daughter of the Minister of Revenue, committing the crime of rape. The Minister of Justice remained upright and incorruptible.
Because the Empress Dowager comes from a commoner background, she has always been despised by the Emperor
I really don't know how to write the character 'death'
Now
The great hall seemed to have erupted, as everyone looked at Li Zhan in disbelief
Li Zhan, however, remained expressionless and unmoved
Your Majesty is correct; it is due to my inadequate discipline. I implore Your Majesty to impose punishment upon me. I will bear any consequences, but I earnestly request that Your Majesty spare Zhan'er this once
Concubine Yang endured in silence, not daring to offer even the slightest rebuttal
"You insolent thing, you have quite the audacity!" Li Tianci's anger remained unabated, "I ask you, regarding the events of last night, do you have anything to say? Do you plead guilty?"
Long-term neglect, discrimination, and oppression have also led to a withdrawn personality, self-destructive behavior, and a lack of friends
The Ninth Prince is also unfortunate
He does not believe in Li Tianci's intelligence and cannot see the flaws within it
There are too many doubts regarding last night's events
What else does he have to fear
For more than a decade, the emperor has been indifferent to them, mother and son
The Yang Concubine was so frightened that her complexion turned pale.
Having gained insight into the causes and consequences, coupled with being affected by the lingering emotions of the original owner, he felt an inexplicable anger within him
"Shut up! I am asking him, not you!" Li Tianci glared with wide eyes, fixating intently on Li Zhan
A clamor arose
But it is completely unnecessary
However, in the eyes of the ministers, Li Zhan's words were a blatant provocation
The emperor still looked down upon her lowly origins
In the presence of all the civil and military officials, personally conducting the interrogation
Li Zhan originally intended to defend himself and appeal
Mother, do not demand him
The Ninth Prince Li Zhan, in a brutal act, killed Wang Jingxiang, the daughter of the Minister of Revenue, thus committing the crime of murder. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Tie Mian Wu Si.
Even if she does not believe that her son would do such a thing
Originally pale as death, with lifeless eyes, Li Zhan suddenly trembled all over, and a clear light flickered in his gaze
What right do you have to humiliate my mother?
Damn thing
If Your Majesty wishes to execute the Ninth Prince, please execute me as well
From birth until now, I have never cared about his life or death
At this critical juncture, this useless prince actually dares to oppose His Majesty the Emperor
"According to the laws of our great Qi, how should this be handled?" Li Tianci continued to inquire
Li Tianci's veins bulged with anger, and his gaze was lethal
Is this ... ... a time travel ? !
What to use to commit murder
Overnight, a notorious reputation spread throughout the capital and beyond, inciting public outrage
Now, in such a situation, there is not even a single person to stand up and speak on his behalf
In Li Tianci's heart, his son is no different from a dog or a cat
Last night he got completely drunk
"You ungrateful child, what are you saying?"
Upon hearing these words, Yang Fei was immediately overcome with tears, her face filled with sorrow and despair.
As soon as the words fell silent, the entire hall was plunged into a brief stillness.
According to the "Great Qi Code", princes are to be punished equally with commoners for their crimes. The Ninth Prince Li Zhan committed the crimes of rape and murder, both of which are to be punished concurrently. He is to be stripped of his royal title and demoted to commoner status, and then... subjected to death by a thousand cuts, the Chief Minister of Justice declared loudly
Often bullied and ostracized by other brothers in the palace
On the Golden Luan Hall
Yesterday was the wedding day of "him" and Liu Qingxue, the daughter of the Duke of Wei. Unexpectedly, after getting drunk, he was falsely accused of committing violence and killing the daughter of the Minister of Revenue who had come to attend the banquet
Li Tianci's expression also changed: "Unfilial son, what else do you have to say?"
Emperor Li Tianci, filled with both anger and indignation, did not inquire into the rights and wrongs of the matter, and directly ordered the Imperial Guards to arrest him
"Good, very good. Since you have nothing to say, then..." Li Tianci's face turned ashen as he raised his hand
Emperor Li Tianci of the Great Qi forcefully struck the dragon throne, stood up, exuding a powerful and commanding presence, his eyes glaring angrily at Li Zhan below.
Because his biological father wants him dead
Li Tianci widened his eyes: "Unfilial son, what did you say?!"
"You wretched creature, I once thought you were outrageous and immoral, but I did not expect that you lack even the courage to take responsibility for your actions. Coward, you are unworthy of being my son." In Li Tianci's eyes, besides anger, there was also a hint of disgust. "Ministry of Justice, Supreme Court, since he refuses to plead guilty, then you must clearly inform him of the crimes he has committed"
My mother indeed comes from humble origins, but it was you who took her as a consort, and it was you who made her bear your children. As a husband, you dare to humiliate your own wife in front of the entire court of civil and military officials! What qualifications do you have to be the Son of Heaven, to be a model for all the people of the world?