AWB Chapter 290 Confrontation in Court
Chapter 290 Confrontation in Court
With the overall situation settled, even if Duke Wen had a thousand thoughts in his mind, he could only calm down at this moment.
Even though he was unwilling and resentful, he could only suppress these thoughts and said in a deep voice, "You schemed against me!"
“This isn’t really a scheme,” Wen Shuyao chuckled. “I simply made you make a choice.”
She wanted to make Duke Wen make the same choice as he did fifteen years ago, but this time, he would give up his own life.
The Duke of Wen kept saying he would sacrifice his mother for the future of the Duke of Wen's family. If that's the case, then he will once again sacrifice his own life for the Duke of Wen's family.
"I know you're probably still thinking of using public opinion to force me to spare you." Wen Shuyao lowered her eyes, seeing through what the Duke of Wen was thinking. "But you've forgotten that there is someone in this world who hates you more than I do."
Upon hearing this, Duke Wen's little schemes vanished instantly.
He knew that the person Wen Shuyao was referring to was Madam Wen.
His expression changed drastically in an instant.
However, Wen Shuyao had already sent someone to restrain his hands: "Duke Wen, see you in court tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, Duke Wen panicked.
However, when he saw Wen Shuyao's gaze, a chill ran through him again.
Seeing Duke Wen stagger away, Wen Shuyao raised her eyes and met Xie Jinghan's gaze.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Wen Shuyao was extremely grateful to Xie Jinghan, but before she could finish her sentence, Xie Jinghan grabbed her hand.
"Between you and me, there is no need to say thank you."
Xie Jinghan's voice was low and husky as he gently stroked Wen Shuyao's fingertips.
Before Wen Shuyao could react, he let go of her hand again.
"I will lend you a hand in court tomorrow."
He knew what Wen Shuyao was obsessed with, so he was determined to take action and ensure that Duke Wen and his wife would have no chance of survival.
Upon hearing this, Wen Shuyao gently shook her head.
She looked up and met Xie Jinghan's furrowed brows, and said softly, "If Your Highness lends a hand in court tomorrow, I'm afraid it will cause gossip among others."
"Besides, I already had plans." She said, a hint of sarcasm flashing in her eyes. "Why don't we just watch them fight like dogs in the imperial court?"
Upon hearing this, Xie Jinghan understood Wen Shuyao's purpose.
"I will not show my face from beginning to end." Wen Shuyao knew the nature of those aristocratic families well. They would never let go of such a great opportunity to kick the Prince Jing's Mansion when it was down.
Neither she nor Xie Jinghan can show their faces.
Once they show themselves, the powerful families will impose the shackles of filial piety on them, and they will make her forgive Duke Wen and reconcile with him.
This was something that Wen Shuyao could never achieve.
To avoid any unforeseen circumstances, she must not show her face.
Seeing Wen Shuyao's resolute expression, Xie Jinghan finally gave up.
He lowered his eyes and gazed gently at Wen Shuyao: "If you encounter any difficulties, you must tell me. No matter the cost, I will make your plan succeed."
Even if it meant personally killing Duke Wen to avenge his deceased mother-in-law.
Wen Shuyao knew the weight of Xie Jinghan's words. A hint of emotion appeared in her eyes. Then, she tiptoed and placed a kiss on Xie Jinghan's cheek.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Wen Shuyao's voice was very soft, and even the kiss just now was like a dragonfly skimming the water, but Xie Jinghan's cheeks turned red instantly, and the blush spread all the way to his neck.
Both of them were experiencing love for the first time, and they didn't even dare to look each other in the eye. They both made excuses and left the front hall.
Granny Qi squatted in the bushes, watching the two leave with satisfaction. She glanced at Si Qing and said, "Study and observe more, and don't always bother the Prince and Princess."
Si Qing was already shaken by Qi Mama's earnest admonition, so she quickly nodded and said, "When the Prince and Princess are alone, unless it is an extremely urgent military matter, I would never let anyone disturb them, even if it costs me my life."
Hearing Si Qing's assurance, Granny Qi snorted coldly: "You better be so, otherwise I won't let you off easy."
Si Qing nodded repeatedly, and Granny Qi instructed again: "Once this matter is settled, go and invite Chief Physician Zhou over. I want to take good care of the Prince and Princess's health, and hopefully the Princess will give birth to the young prince in one go."
"Granny, don't forget the medicinal meal from last time," Si Qing couldn't help but remind her upon hearing this.
Granny Qi glared at him coldly, and when he turned away sheepishly, she snorted, "Of course I know, I will never make such a mistake again this time."
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The next morning, in the courtroom.
Duke Wen, with his pale face, sat to the right of Minister Bai of the Court of Judicial Review, while his wife knelt on the ground.
Madam Wen has confessed her crimes and is now a prisoner; naturally, she will not receive preferential treatment at the Dali Temple.
The Duke of Wen still holds his title and has not been convicted of any crime. However, the accusations made by Lady Wen are not enough to warrant the treatment of a prisoner.
However, upon seeing Madam Wen's wrists red from being bound by shackles, and the bloodstains on her carefully maintained face appearing in a disheveled state overnight, it was clear that she was in a sorry state.
Duke Wen's heart skipped a beat. He recalled Wen Shuyao's words, gritted his teeth, and managed to keep his face from showing any fear.
Upon seeing Duke Wen's appearance, Madam Wen sneered, her smile extremely arrogant, revealing even her red teeth.
"You wicked woman, Zhang, tell me all your crimes!" Lord Bai slammed his gavel, bringing Madam Wen back to her senses.
Madam Wen raised her head and glared at Duke Wen: "I, Zhang, admit that my sins are heinous, but there is one person behind the scenes who instigated me to commit these numerous crimes!"
"He was the one who told me to put the poison in the porridge when Chu Wanqing was poisoned, and he personally fed the poison to her! He watched Chu Wanqing die day by day!"
"After Chu Wanqing died, he used Baohua Pavilion under my name to lend money at exorbitant interest rates, causing the deaths of many innocent people!"
"The crimes of the Duke of Wen are too numerous to count! We beg Your Honor to see the truth and bring this heinous criminal to justice!"
With each word Lady Wen spoke, Duke Wen's expression grew increasingly grim.
Duke Wen never expected that Madam Wen would be so ruthless, not only revealing Chu Wanqing's affair but also exposing the usurious loan...
With these charges combined, he has no chance of surviving.
"Nonsense!" Duke Wen's desire to live outweighed the future of his family. He pointed at Lady Wen and shouted, "What evidence do you have?"
Confess? He would never confess!
He knew that neither he nor Madam Wen would ever reveal their collusion with Prince Xin.
For him, what was destroyed was the century-old foundation of the Duke of Wen's mansion.
For Madam Wen, it was Wen Yitong's life that was destroyed.