freenovelworld Chapter 459: It is easy to spread rumors, but it is difficult to refute them
Chapter 459: It is easy to spread rumors, but it is difficult to refute them
"He predicted your fortune? What was the result?" the emperor asked.
He knew Shen Chengjing's background very well. The so-called astrologer was just a new identity he gave to Shen Chengjing to make it easier for him to act!
It seems that Shen Chengjing still has evil intentions towards Ji Chuhe!
"Your Majesty, I dare not say it. Speak out these words and you will be guilty of a capital crime."
"Speak, I will forgive you."
"He said that I was doomed to die, and that this death was caused by the Crown Prince and the Huaiyang Palace. He said that the Huaiyang Palace would be wiped out. Naturally, I don't believe these nonsense! When I asked him further, he said that the entire Huaiyang family would be executed by the Emperor! His words were simply treasonous and he deserves death!"
"Yes, Your Majesty! Therefore, I suspect that he is a spy of the Hu bandits. Witchcraft is the most popular among the Hu bandits. Everything must be confirmed by the divination of the great wizard!"
"I will investigate this matter thoroughly. Please do not publicize it, so as not to alert the enemy."
"Yes." Xiao Yan'an responded immediately.
"Nothing, you guys can leave first."
"Yes, I will take my leave first."
Xiao Yanan and Ji Chuhe left the palace and sat in the carriage, preparing to go to the Duke Rong's Mansion.
Their grandparents and uncles and aunts must be very worried about them.
"Madam, do you think the emperor will believe us when we say this about Shen Chengjing?"
"It only takes one mouth and one lip to spread a rumor, but it is difficult to dispel a rumor. The emperor is so suspicious, Shen Chengjing's life will not be easy."
Xiao Yan'an nodded in agreement.
Although they knew that Magistrate Qutan and Shen Chengjing had sent people to assassinate them, the evidence was insufficient. They relied on the evidence of Magistrate Qutan's crimes secretly collected by their uncle Rong Yuchuan to deal with him.
This method cannot be used to deal with Shen Chengjing, so Ji Chuhe thought of this trick.
On their way to Duke Rong's Mansion, the emperor summoned Shen Chengjing to the imperial study.
As soon as Shen Chengjing knelt before the emperor, the emperor raised his foot and kicked Shen Chengjing directly in the chest.
Blood immediately oozed from Shen Chengjing's chest.
He endured the pain and knelt down quickly!
"You can also do divination? You can tell fortunes? Shen Chengjing, you are so capable! You can even tell the fortune of the Crown Prince's wife!"
A trace of fear flashed in Shen Chengjing's eyes!
How did Ji Chuhe tell the emperor about this?
"In order to please the Crown Prince's wife, you told her that I was going to kill everyone in the Huaiyang Prince's mansion?"
"No! I did not say these words! Your Majesty, even if you give me ten times the courage, I would not dare to say that!" Shen Chengjing explained immediately.
"If that's not what you said, then why did the Crown Prince's wife say that? Could it be that she was also reborn?" The Emperor's tone was filled with a hint of contempt.
Shen Chengjing looked at the emperor's eyes and knew that the emperor had believed Ji Chuhe's words, and the emperor would not believe anything he said.
Unless Ji Chuhe was really reborn.
is it possible?
If Ji Chuhe was reborn, he would definitely have noticed some clues a long time ago.
There is no sign of rebirth in Ji Chuhe.
But why did Ji Chuhe say that?
Could it be that he heard some news from Ji Qingyuan?
That’s for sure!
"You are such a fool! I gave you a chance and spared your life, but you were so bold as to do such a thing!"
"Your Majesty, please spare my life! I am loyal to you and have no ulterior motives! Please give me another chance!" Shen Chengjing begged for mercy.
He knew that the emperor would not kill him.
Because he is still useful to the emperor.
"This is your last chance." The emperor said coldly.
"Thank you Lord for your grace!"
"Get out!"
Shen Chengjing retreated tumbling and crawling.
The emperor sat in front of the dragon table, deep in thought.
Shen Chengjing said that Ji Chuhe set a trap to kill him, and then handed the evidence of Qutan County Magistrate's crime to the Third Prince, and used the Third Prince to get rid of Qutan County Magistrate. This woman is scheming, resourceful, and courageous, which is truly rare in the world.
The emperor also didn't know why he hadn't yet decided to kill Ji Chuhe.
If it was a man who dared to do this under his nose, he would have been torn into pieces long ago.
This kind of woman should be in the harem, by his side.
……
Xiao Yan'an and Ji Chuhe came to the Duke Rong's Mansion.
The doorman immediately came forward with joy.
"Greetings, His Majesty and His Majesty's Wife! If the Duke and the old lady knew you were here, they would be extremely happy!"
Xiao Yanan and Ji Chuhe were about to go in.
There was the sound of horse hooves behind me.
When I turned around, I saw the third prince getting off his horse.
"Yan'an!" The third prince called out excitedly and walked quickly towards Xiao Yan'an.
Xiao Yan'an and Ji Chuhe immediately saluted the third prince.
"Meet the Third Prince."
"No need to be so polite." The Third Prince looked Xiao Yan'an up and down, his eyes full of sincerity, "I'm glad you're okay, I'm glad you're okay."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness." Xiao Yan'an also looked sincere.
To outsiders, the two are like brothers, and they have a deep relationship.
"As for your poisoning..." The third prince deliberately left the question half-said.
Xiao Yan'an immediately understood and continued, "Third Prince, I was targeted as soon as I left the imperial capital. I had no choice but to resort to this last resort. In fact, I was not poisoned, but I also have some spies around me. I dare not tell the truth to Third Prince, and I don't want to implicate Third Prince in this matter."
The third prince was stunned for a moment. Xiao Yan'an's words made it impossible for him to tell whether they were true or false.
Is Xiao Yanan also that good at acting?
The Xiao Yanan he knew was not so smooth.
"You don't know how worried I was about you. After you disappeared, I tried my best to find your whereabouts, for fear that those who wanted to kill you would find you first. It's great that you can return safely." The third prince's voice was choked with sobs, and he suddenly hugged Xiao Yan'an after he finished speaking.
Xiao Yan'an raised his hand and patted him on the back, "Third Prince, it's okay. I'm strong and won't die easily!"
The third prince raised his head and smiled at Xiao Yan'an.
"Third Prince, why are you here at the Duke of Rong's Mansion? Is there something wrong?"
"Actually, I'm here to apologize today. You went to Funing first, and then my father asked me to investigate the corruption case of disaster relief grain. My father-in-law met with me before I left. He asked me to protect you. I promised him, but I didn't do it. Of course, I have to come and apologize to him."
Father-in-law?
This title made Ji Chuhe frown.
"Third Prince, please don't think like that. If it weren't for you, I would never have a peaceful day in Funing. If it weren't for you, how could I escape so easily." Xiao Yan'an immediately affirmed the contribution of the Third Prince.
"Third Prince, the prince is right. You have helped us a lot. Let's go inside and talk." Ji Chuhe reminded.
"Your Highness the Third Prince, please." Xiao Yan'an immediately stepped aside.
The third prince pulled him in.