Rebirth as Princess Jin again

The letter of confession left by Su Zhong after his death arrived in the hands of Yin Huai, the Minister of Punishment, early the next morning. He was devastated by his son's death. Now that he saw the letter of confession left by Su Zhong directed at Situ Jin, he felt even more heartbroken. Very angry.

Holding the confession sheet, he came to the door of the imperial study room, knelt on the ground and begged Situ Lin to punish the prince.

The prince tried to persuade him outside the palace, but Yin Huai insisted on kneeling at the door to plead for his son's life.

The prince had no choice but to go into the royal study and report truthfully: "Your Majesty!"

Situ Lin raised his eyelids and asked, "Yin Huai is still kneeling outside?"

The prince frowned and said, "Your Majesty, that Yin Shangshu has always been stubborn. If the Emperor doesn't see him, I'm afraid he won't leave!"

Situ Lin said coldly: "Everyone can see that this is a trap, but he is the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment. Because it was his own son who died, he went into a dead end. He was unwilling to come out and listened to what others said. He also wanted to He is really a fool to punish the prince. I think he is old and confused. He has been the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment for so many years, but after his own son died, he can no longer use his brain."

"Yin Shangshu lost his only son, so he inevitably lost his sense of proportion!" Wang Gonggong sighed.

Situ Lin stroked his forehead and said with a hint of annoyance: "I also know that he only has such a son, but what kind of virtue is that son of his? He just hangs around flowers all day long, and he also robs civilian girls. I have thought about it for so many years. Since he is older, we will not pursue the case."

"Could it be that his son is dead? He has to put this crime on the prince and make me lose my son too."

The prince listened silently, and after a while, he said: "Your Majesty, he has Su Zhong's confession in his hand. I have read it. Su Zhong said that he was just invited by the prince to take care of the shop, and he didn't know anything else. As for what was mixed with the tea, he, a businessman, had no idea. Moreover, the person who took him to the shop at that time was also the prince's personal guard."

Situ Lin snorted coldly: "In that case, why did Su Zhong commit suicide in prison? They just did it deliberately to prove the prince's crime. But that old man Yin Huai was blinded by family affection and didn't want to Just go and investigate this matter."

While the two were talking about this matter, someone outside reported: "Please report to the Emperor, King Yu wants to see you."

Seeing Situ Lin's worried expression, Wang Gonggong hurriedly said on his own initiative: "I will send him away right now."

Situ Lin looked at the looming figure outside and said coldly: "Let him in, I want to hear what else he has to say."

A moment later, Situ Yu pushed the door open and entered. After saluting, he asked with concern: "I heard that my father has been ill recently. Is it important?"

Situ Lin forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart and said calmly: "It's just a minor illness. I'll be fine after just two days of rest. It won't be a problem."

"That's good!" Situ Yu immediately handed over the brocade box in his hand: "This is the century-old ginseng bought by my son. It can be used to replenish the health of my father."

"You are interested." Situ Lin looked calm, then asked: "How is the progress of the prince's case now?"

Situ Yu said slowly: "The prince is deeply involved in the gold case and has not yet figured out the clues. Now he is involved in the poppy case, which has a great impact. Last night, Su Chong couldn't bear the pressure. He left a confession letter and committed suicide in prison. This morning he was It was found that the body was already cold. The confession stated that he was ordered by the prince. It seems that this matter is closely related to the East Palace."

Situ Lin pretended to be casual and said, "Then according to your opinion, how should we deal with the prince?"

Situ Yu raised his eyes and glanced at Situ Lin. When he saw his sharp eyes, he couldn't help but lower his head and said, "I don't dare to speak nonsense."

"It doesn't matter, just say what I ask you to say, and I won't blame you if I say something wrong!"

Seeing what Situ Lin said, Situ Yu raised his head and said, "I think that now that my father has imprisoned the prince in the East Palace, there is no way to calm the public's anger. If he wants to calm the anger of the court and the people, my father should deal with it impartially."

"Then what do you think should be done fairly?" Situ Lin picked up the tea cup on the table, took a sip and said.

Situ Yu gritted his teeth: "A gentleman commits the same crime as the common people when he breaks the law. Naturally, the prince should be imprisoned in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment first. As for the position of prince, I am afraid that Lao Qi is not suitable..."

"There is some truth in what you said." Situ Lin's voice was light and there was no hint of anger or anger: "It's rare that you are motivated now and can consider things thoughtfully. It's just that I just made Lao Qi the prince, and now I want to depose him. Doesn't the position of Prince make the world think that I change my orders every day and have no credibility at all?"

As he spoke, he looked at Situ Yu with burning eyes. Situ Yu met his gaze and said word by word: "But the prince's actions have offended the public!"

Situ Lin's expression changed and he objected: "The prince is the foundation of the country. The last time I deposed the prince, it caused turmoil on the border. Now we have finally calmed down the turmoil. If it happens again, wouldn't it be another opportunity for those who are plotting evil? machine."

Situ Yu said sternly: "Because it is the foundation of the country, the father should choose a capable person as the crown prince. Lao Qi is a good fighter, but he has always stayed away from the capital. Not long after he came back, he went out to fight again. This morning The affairs of the Tang Dynasty are much more complicated than fighting. He is not understanding of the world. Even the Eastern Palace has few heirs. There is only one woman in the backyard, the Crown Princess. He does not know how to balance the relationship between the front court and the backyard. I think the reason why he got into today's disaster is , because he is too trusting in the people around him and is incapable of becoming a prince."

Situ Lin looked at him deeply: "Then who do you think among my princes is capable of becoming the heir apparent, you, the second oldest, or the fourth?"

"My son, I don't dare to speak nonsense. This is a major matter of the country. My father has his own things in mind, and he can choose the most suitable candidate for the East Palace."

"Then do you think the prince is responsible for the poppy incident?"

"My son has not lived with the prince since he was a child, and does not understand the prince's character. However, judging from the evidence currently available, both personal and material evidence point to the prince. I know that my father believes that the prince is innocent, but the ministers do not believe it. Those people whose relatives at home have suffered from opium poppies also don’t believe it. Nowadays, the calls for deposing the crown prince are getting louder and louder. Even if I have the intention to protect him, I have little power."

Having said this, he looked at Situ Lin who said nothing: "Father, the reason why the prince is deposed is not because the prince must be guilty, but because the situation forces him to bear the pain and make this decision. After the incident, father The emperor will appoint the crown prince again."

"Re-establish the crown prince?" Situ Lin murmured and repeated these words, and suddenly looked at Situ Yu with a gloomy face: "Are you made the crown prince?"

Situ Yu did not expect that he would say this, and he knelt on the ground in panic: "I have no virtue and incompetence. I have an imperial brother above me and four younger brothers below me. They are all more suitable than me. I really don't have the ability to be a prince." "