flstandardbreds Chapter 335
Chapter 335
Empress Chen looked at Emperor Taihe in confusion: "Could something have happened in the capital again? I have been staying in the harem and have not heard any news."
Emperor Taihe had no choice but to reveal the truth about Xie Xiu falling into the water, Luo's tragic death, and Chen Fang's poison on him.
Empress Chen was horrified when she heard this: "How could my sister do such a thing? This is too cruel and vicious!"
Emperor Taihe couldn't help but feel a little surprised. Although he knew that Empress Chen was dignified and polite and never sought benefits for the Chen family, he didn't expect that after knowing what Chen Fang had done, she would actually say such words and had no intention of covering up for Chen Fang at all.
He couldn't help but say, "She is your half-sister after all. If she were taken to the government office for questioning and these things were exposed to the world, it would inevitably affect your reputation and that of the Chen family."
Empress Chen's face turned grim, and she looked very angry: "Then how will Your Majesty deal with her? You can't just shield her just because she's my sister.
Since Xie Xiu fell into the water in the Imperial College, and his wife and father-in-law told the story in the Imperial College, the news must have spread in the capital long ago.
If Your Majesty does not deal with this, how will people view Your Majesty? I cannot let your reputation be affected because of my sister who did something wrong."
Emperor Taihe was silent for a while before he said, "Your father came to the palace a while ago, hoping to let her die of illness as an apology. However, I did not agree. I want to hear your opinion. After all, she is your sister."
Empress Chen smiled bitterly: "If I were to say that I would rather not have such a sister now, Your Majesty, would you think that I am too heartless?"
Emperor Taihe quickly said, "How could I possibly think that? She has done so many evil things. How is it your fault that you don't want to acknowledge her as your sister?"
Empress Chen smiled bitterly again, then stood up and walked in front of Emperor Taihe, kneeling directly on both knees.
Emperor Taihe wanted to pull her up, but she said, "Your Majesty, please listen to me! I failed to manage my sister well, allowing her to make a big mistake. I am guilty of negligence!
Now that the grievous mistake has been made and the news has spread, it is no longer appropriate to deal with it in secret. Your Majesty, I order the three courts to conduct a joint investigation and thoroughly investigate the deaths of the Luo family and their families, to bring justice to them and to give an explanation to the people of the world.
Emperor Taihe had already made up his mind, but when he heard her say that she wanted to give an explanation to the people of the world, he immediately began to feel rebellious.
He is the Son of Heaven, why should he give an account to the people of the world?
All people in the world are his subjects and should obey all his orders instead of making demands on him as the emperor!
Lord, king, minister, father, father, son.
How can we disrupt social order?
His face darkened, and he said unhappily, "This can't be done! If the three courts come to trial, you and the Chen family will surely be disgraced because of her! She was the one who did the wrong thing, and you were in the palace, unaware of what she did. How could you have done anything wrong?"
After a pause, he continued, "Although she deserves to die, she is Xie Xiu's stepmother after all. If she dies of illness, Xie Xiu will have to observe mourning for her and will not be able to participate in this imperial examination.
This is really unfair to him. It would be better to let Xie Yun divorce her and send her to the Chen family temple. From then on, she will be with the ancient Buddha and copy scriptures every day, chant Buddhist words, recite the mantra for the Luo family, and pray for you. "
Queen Chen quietly clenched her fists. This was not the result she wanted.
Emperor Taihe's decision seemed to have spared Chen Fang's life, but it clearly blocked the Chen family's escape route.
If Chen Fang is divorced by Xie Yun, how can she and the Chen family save face?
Moreover, if she was sent to the Chen family temple, how could the Chen family expel her from the clan?
Sure enough, the incident with the poisonous insect made him suspicious of the Chen family, so he used the incident with Chen Fang to warn the Chen family.
However, he did not agree to a joint trial by three judges, probably because he did not want her and the Chen family to be too embarrassed.
Empress Chen lowered her eyes. "Your Majesty is willing to spare my sister's life. It is out of Your Majesty's mercy. I am afraid that Xie Xiu would not want such a punishment."