After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen-Chapter 427 - 313: Calamity (Requesting Monthly Votes) _3

Chapter 427: Chapter 313: Calamity (Requesting Monthly Votes) _3
"Originally, family scandals should not be exposed, but since General Pei accuses me unjustly, I have no choice but to speak plainly.
"As a member of a humble family, I was chosen by Prince Rong as a son-in-law. For many years, I have not been respected by the Prince Rong couple, and Princess Rong often humiliated me with words in private. Matters of the Prince Manor also do not allow me to get involved.
"Previously, when Yongping committed a crime, I refrained from appearing to avoid suspicion, causing Yongping to hold a grudge against me to this day. Just a few days ago, at Princess Rong’s memorial hall, she even confronted me publicly.
"Now she harbors deep resentment toward me, so her statements cannot serve as evidence!
"I do not know how much effort General Pei has put in behind the scenes to have obtained the crown prince’s relics, but since such important relics are with him, it is evident he took them from Prince Rong’s Mansion. Does this not make him a greater suspect in the murder of Princess Rong?
"I implore the imperial concubine to investigate thoroughly and not believe only his side of the story. No matter how much I am looked down upon by Prince Rong and his family, the Princess is still my mother-in-law. How could I possibly have killed her?
"Liang Ning is impossible as well, for my feelings toward her are deep and sincere, and I have no reason to harm her!"
After speaking, he kowtowed on the ground with several loud bangs.
If not for the attitude of the Emperor and Empress here, his self-defense would have been enough to silence everyone!
After all, the current situation is that the only living witnesses, Prince Rong and his son, are already dead! Although evidence is present, it only proves that they were killed by Prince Rong and his son, and the existence of letters can at most prove that Prince Rong and his son were coerced by someone!
As for who actually commanded them, there is no compelling evidence!
Pei Zhan, having listened to Xu Yin’s rebuttal, continued to purse his lips without speaking.
He had long been aware of Xu’s insidiousness and treachery; this is why he rushed to the palace early to the incident to the Emperor.
Before this, whether the Crown Prince was the real instigator behind Prince Rong’s murders was uncertain. Even if he was, whether the Emperor and Empress would actually deposed him was also uncertain.
But he and Fu Zhen’s main goal has always been to remove Xu Yin’s facade, to expose his insidious nature before the Emperor and receive severe punishment, ultimately executing him with the law’s sharp blade as revenge.
Under such circumstances, Xu Yin and the Crown Prince being able to calmly retaliate is simply due to Prince Rong and his son already having committed suicide out of guilt!
The only individuals who could personally testify that the Crown Prince was indeed the murderer and possibly accuse Xu Yin of killing Liang Ning were Prince Rong and his son; in their absence, there is no one else! In other words, if the suspects, Prince Rong and his son, cannot come forward in person, it seems insufficient to credibly take down the Crown Prince Xu Yin.
The lack of comprehensive evidence, this is their greatest reliance!
However, those sent to capture Prince Rong and his son were Liang Zhi and Du Mingqian, two legitimate generals of the court, who surely would not mishandle this matter!
Even assuming Prince Rong and his son received advance warnings, wasn’t Fu Zhen also outside the palace?
Pei Zhan remembers clearly that when he suggested Fu Zhen accompany him to the palace, Fu Zhen refused, saying that she had other matters to attend to outside the palace.
What was she going to handle?
She is not an ordinary woman; she once fought battles as a female general and understands better than anyone the significance of Prince Rong and his son. Could she overlook this?
So, are Prince Rong and his son really dead?
Pei Zhan’s silence fell into the Crown Prince’s eyes as an opportunity. He did not give anyone a chance to think further and immediately continued Xu Yin’s words: "Vice Minister Xu speaks truthfully!
"What was said earlier is merely Pei Zhan’s word. Who can verify he’s telling the truth?
"Father, regardless of whether or not I retain the position of heir apparent, allowing the Pei family to remain ministers in the court is a disaster for Great Zhou!
"Especially considering they conspire with the other three General’s Mansions to falsely accuse me and the loyal ministers of the court; they are trying to overthrow everything!
"Shouldn’t you immediately bring him to justice? Such indulgence will ruin the governance!"
The Crown Prince’s voice resonated throughout the great hall, starkly contrasting with the gentle and kind image he usually displayed before others. The Emperor and Empress looked at him with complex expressions, their demeanor exuding an unfathomable imperial majesty beneath their unspoken calm.