The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

Yao Buwei stepped forward to take a closer look, then returned to the emperor: "There is indeed a mark, but I'm not sure if it was caused by strangulation."

Jingzhao Yin failed.

Wang Duyun felt both hateful and angry.

Marquis Yong'an wants to turn the tables? He's dreaming!

She knelt down with tears in her eyes: "Your Majesty, my brother died tragically. He was beaten to death in the street. He was only seventeen this year."

Li Shanqi said: "Your Majesty, to investigate a case, there should be sufficient evidence. Since there is a body, why not order the coroner to examine it."

Wang Duyun turned around with a venomous look in his eyes: "My brother was beaten to death by your son, and you still want to open his stomach for an autopsy?"

Li Xizu was startled and moved closer to his father.

Li Shanqi said righteously: "In any murder case, an autopsy is necessary to find out the truth and give justice to the deceased. The Crown Princess doesn't want to do an autopsy, is there some secret that cannot be told? Human life is at stake, how can I know if it is just you making random accusations?"

"You." Wang Duyun was extremely hateful.

What a sharp tongue and what a vicious mind.

Li Shanqi was confident of victory: "You said that there are both witnesses and evidence. But we haven't seen any. Is there anyone who can testify? Who saw the criminal kill someone? Where is the murder weapon? Just find a stick at random?"

Wang Duyun lowered her eyes. Even if the murderer escaped today, she didn't believe he could escape every day in the future.

The emperor had come to a conclusion: "Okay. Leave the investigation to the Ministry of Justice, and the Jingzhao Yin does not need to interfere."

Lord Wan was even more respectful.

Wang Duyun bit his lip. His father was so blatantly biased.

Xie Qiuguang gently scraped the tea foam and said, "A witness? Does the king count as one?"

Everyone was shocked and looked over at the same time.

Xie Qiuguang looked calm, "When the incident happened, I was eating at a restaurant on the street. I thought it was just another minor fight between two young masters, so I wanted to watch the fun. I never expected that Young Master Li would hit me on the head with a stick."

Wang Duyun turned around, wishing he could tear the murderer to pieces.

Li Xizu was extremely frightened and opened his mouth but could not say anything.

Li Shanqi immediately asked, "Was the prince dining alone or with someone else?"

"The servants and guards are here, is there any problem?" Xie Qiuguang put down the teacup, "Mr. Li said he was wronged. I don't think so. The sight of you holding a stick and committing a crime is still vivid in my mind. I think you will have a nightmare tonight."

Wang Duyun seized the opportunity to cry out: "Father, the murderer has no regrets about killing people. He also used sweet words to deceive people and tried to confuse right and wrong. He treats the law as nothing and deserves death! Father, if we don't kill this thief today to set things right, it will be difficult to stop the gossips."

The emperor looked at his son and said, "Old Nine, did you really see it with your own eyes?"

The key point is the word "with my own eyes", Xie Qiuguang understands what it means. He entered the palace this time for no other reason.

Just to kill Li Xizu. Besides, what he said was what he saw, so it didn't matter if he concealed something occasionally.

Xie Qiuguang nodded: "I saw it with my own eyes. Not only me, but also those young masters who are friends with Wang Yongrong can testify. Young Master Li gathered a group of people to block the road, each holding a stick, and it was obvious that he came prepared. He didn't touch anyone else, but only hit Young Master Wang. His target was very clear."

“That’s, that’s…” Li Xizu wanted to quibble, but was stunned by the Marquis’s look.

The more you say at this time, the more mistakes you will make. The prince described it in great detail, which shows that he was indeed present when the incident happened.

Li Shanqi seemed to be thinking about something.

Less than an hour after the incident, the prince was already in the palace.

Did he go straight to the palace after leaving the restaurant? Coincidence? Deliberate?

Wang Duyun held his breath.

If the prince comes forward to testify, those young masters who dare not offend Marquis Yong'an for fear of getting into trouble will also stand up.

She struck while the iron was hot: "Father, since my ninth brother is so sure, why not invite those young masters to the palace to explain the matter."

The emperor had a headache and waved his hands helplessly.

Yao Buwei took the order and immediately went out to ask someone to summon him.

Soon, all the young men who participated in the fight were invited into the imperial study.

Knowing the current situation, my family has already given me some instructions.

They all confessed honestly.

"Your Majesty, Young Master Li hit you more than once. He hit Young Master Wang's head hard with his stick, twice."

"I was there at the time, and the wound on his ear was caused by me. Who knew that he would not attack me but only Prince Wang."

"Yes. We just happened to be on the street, discussing going out for an outing. Master Li rushed out with a group of people and started fighting without saying a word."

"Master Li hit Master Wang on the head. Master Wang fell to the ground and died. We all took a deep breath."

Hearing about his brother's tragic accident, Wang Duyun cried out: "My brother."

The emperor closed his eyes impatiently: "Enough, I know. Li Xizu killed people in the street and showed no remorse afterwards. He tried to confuse right and wrong and confuse the public. His heart is not right, and it is difficult to appease the public anger if it is not removed. Li Xizu's crime is extremely serious and he is sentenced to death by beheading. He will be executed on a certain day."

"Your Majesty, I am innocent. Your Majesty." Li Xizu burst into tears. He didn't want to die. He didn't want to die.

Li Shanqi stood aside in silence, as if he had nothing to do with the whole thing.

He glanced at Xie Qiuguang and remembered something. It seemed that the prince had helped the Shangguan family before.

Eating alone in a restaurant? With only servants and guards? Pretty suspicious...

The emperor frowned in displeasure.

Yao Buwei immediately ordered: "Come here, drag the prisoner away and put him in jail."

Two guards came in, quickly covered Li Xizu's mouth and dragged him away.

The emperor waved his hand and said, "Okay, it's over. You can leave. Lao Jiu stay."

Everyone retreated.

Only the father and son were left in the imperial study.

The emperor looked at him inquiringly: "I was wondering why you came to the palace today for no reason. It turns out that your purpose is this. Has Li Xizu ever offended you?"

Xie Qiuguang shook his head: "No. Justice is clear. If the murderer is at large, how unfair the world is."

Picking up the tea, the emperor took a sip slowly.

Yao Buwei, who was guarding the door, noticed the emperor's gaze, bowed and retreated.

Shangguan Mansion. Study.

Huan Shuang walked into the house briskly: "Girl, good news. Li Xizu killed someone in the street and was sentenced to death by beheading."

Shangguan Haitong was practicing calligraphy: "Oh? The Marquis didn't protect him? That's strange."

"How could he not save him? He just failed to save him." Huan Shuang approached mysteriously, "Guess what? The prince came out to testify, saying that he saw the murder scene with his own eyes. The people outside cheered. They all said that the prince got rid of harm for the people, and they praised him greatly."

Shangguan Haitong paused after a pause: "The prince testified? He didn't return to the palace, but went to the palace?"

Huanshuang nodded, and seeing the ink dripping from the brush, she hurriedly called out, "Girl, be careful. Oops."

Shangguan Haitong came back to his senses, but the ink from the brush in his hand still fell on the paper. A good piece of calligraphy was ruined.

She was distracted and couldn't figure it out.

The prince is in an awkward situation and should stay out of trouble.

Why did you get involved and fall out with the Yong'an Marquis' Mansion?

Huan Shuang quickly changed a piece of paper: "What are you thinking about, girl?"

Shangguan Haitong was puzzled: "Why did the prince come to the palace? He shouldn't be involved in this."

"Why else? For the girl." Huan Shuang said frankly, "Even though we've called off the engagement, the eighth son of the Li family might still be thinking about the girl. Now that he's made a mistake, it's best to kill him. That way he won't come to disgust the girl again in the future."