In order to hold the emperor's birthday ceremony, the furnishings in the Wuying Hall have been newly arranged. Those who are qualified to enter the hall are seated according to their status. The male members of the clan, headed by King Ji, occupy the first step on the right side of the hall.

The female family members are surrounded by a low golden screen in an independent area on the left front of the throne. The officials sit on the left and right according to their civil and military ranks. The lower the rank, the farther away from the throne. Officials of the fifth rank and below can only bow outside the palace and then exit.

, are not eligible to participate in the next banquet.

Since singing and dancing are not allowed for entertainment, there is no need to leave a large open space in the palace. The Ministry of Ceremonies deliberately arranged for everyone to sit more closely, and only laid a ten-foot-square brocade carpet three feet away from the throne steps for presentation during the ceremony.

The person singing the hymn stands there and chants it. For the Ministry of Rites, these are already done things. The procedures, rules, and palace layout are all systems and routines. There are no difficulties except trivial matters. But in the days before the birthday ceremony

Oh my god, this set of errands that could be completed step by step with eyes closed suddenly changed, because a person was temporarily added to the list of participants. As a guest of the Liang Dynasty, Mei Changsu could not stand up to any of the people in the palace.

He is not a member of the royal family, nor does he have a clear-cut official position. It is difficult to place him among the royal courtiers. However, this guest was personally invited by His Majesty the Emperor. At that time, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince specifically said, "Have a good life and take care of him."

, so it was absolutely impossible to get a seat in the corner of the palace. For this reason, the members of the Ministry of Etiquette were racked their brains and could not think of a solution. They were so anxious that on the day of the birthday ceremony, this knot actually untied itself.

, Mei Changsu, who had just stepped up the steps, had not had time to say a word to the conductor from the Ministry of Etiquette who came to guide him. Mu Qing jumped up to greet him, smiling like a flower on his face, looking extremely familiar.

Even though he looked familiar, he insisted on dragging him to sit with him. The Minister of Rites was originally a very upright person, but now that he saw that he was right, he vaguely dismissed Mei Changsu as a member of Prince Mu's palace. Anyway, he was sitting with Mu Qing.

We sit at the same table, don't crowd others, are close to the throne, and don't feel aggrieved, but everyone is happy.

When the golden bell rang nine, Xiao Jingyan helped Emperor Liang to go up the golden steps and take a seat. He stood firm and quickly scanned every corner of the palace. He saw Mei Changsu sitting next to Mu Qing with a smile and came.

Princess Yang's expression was quite stable, and she felt a little relieved.

The emperor sat down, the chants were over, and the ceremony officially began. Except for the reduction in singing, dancing and music, the procedure of the ceremony was not much different from previous years. That is, the distinguished ministers kowtowed in batches and offered congratulatory messages.

The emperor presented rewards one by one, and then the ceremonial officer announced the banquet. After the emperor ordered the chopsticks and filled three glasses of wine, the prince led the royal family members who were qualified to present gifts and presented the birthday gifts they carefully selected and prepared one after another in public.

Generally speaking, the whole hall is still relatively solemn during the worship ceremony, but when it comes to the birthday ceremony, the atmosphere in the hall has basically turned into a lively one. After all the gifts are displayed in public one by one, the confident courtiers will go to ask for the edict.

Standing on the brocade carpet in the temple, reciting hymns that you have composed, using wonderful words or funny jokes to gain praise and win the attention of those in authority. According to previous experience, this brocade carpet will be covered with flowers year after year.

There will always be one or two people who stand out in the limelight, so everyone is eating and drinking while waiting for who will make a splash this year.

"Haha, hahaha, that can be considered a poem... Haha..." Mu Qing slapped the table and laughed after a minister from the Ministry of Industry came on stage and finished chanting, "Mr. Su, if I want to write a poem like this, I will definitely be praised by my master."

Smoked with a cane..."

"This poem can make you laugh like this. It has its own humor. The old masters who taught you really can't write such lively words." Mei Changsu corrected Mu Qing's view with a smile, but his eyes were light and airy.

Sweeping to the side and front, the lines at the corners of the lips narrowed slightly.

At the end of his sight, Princess Liyang, with lowered eyebrows, straightened the cuffs of her plain thin shirt, and brushed back the black cloud veil that was half hanging on her face. Her face was pale, but her eyes were calm.

Shortly after meeting Jamel Xiao's eyes secretly, she slowly stood up.

"Little aunt, where are you going?" Princess Jingning, who was sitting next to her, shouted in a low voice with some surprise, but Princess Liyang didn't seem to hear her at all. She had already walked out of the golden screen with her long skirt swinging lightly.

Outside, he walked slowly to the brocade carpet in the hall and stood upright.

There are many talented women in the Daliang royal family, and there are also many people who write poems to celebrate the emperor's birthday. However, these are all works of the palace ladies and are dedicated in private. No one has ever stood on the brocade carpet in public during the ceremony, let alone Princess Liyang.

She is a woman who has experienced ups and downs and is full of stories. Therefore, as soon as her figure appeared, the whole hall was filled with silence. Everyone couldn't help but push their cups and chopsticks, and looked at her with wide eyes, even the throne

Emperor Liang, who was above him, couldn't help but put down the golden cup in his hand and asked with some surprise: "Li Yang, do you want to write a poem?"

"My sister has no literary talent, how can I write poetry..." Princess Liyang showed determination in her eyes, took a deep breath, and raised her chin, "Please forgive me, your majesty, I just want to take this opportunity to write a poem..."

In front of all the nobles and nobles, Xie Yu, the guilty minister, submits the crime of deceiving the emperor and killing Zhongliang. The crime of disturbing your majesty's grace is worthy of death, but Xie Yu's crime is really shocking, and people and gods are indignant.

I really don’t dare to hide it. If I don’t present it to the emperor and make it known to the world, I’m afraid it will attract God’s punishment. I ask your majesty to be wise and allow my sister to report it in detail.”

"What are you talking about..." Emperor Liang said with some displeasure in confusion, "Didn't I hear that Xie Yu is already dead? I have also dealt with his crimes... Come to Yang, although I have not pardoned him, but for the sake of

Your face is more or less lenient, and you and the children are not implicated. What shortcomings do you have to make such a scene on my birthday?"

"Why did my sister confess on my husband's behalf in this Longevity Palace? Your Majesty will naturally understand after listening carefully." Facing the emperor's brother's gloomy gaze, Princess Liyang gritted her teeth, and the timidity in her chest became lighter.

The voice was also clearer, "Thirteen years ago, Xie Yu conspired with Xia Jiang and ordered a scholar to imitate the handwriting of Red Flame forward general Nie Feng, forge letters of informant, falsely accuse Lin Shuai of treason, deceive the monarch, and ultimately lead to a huge case.

, this is the only crime..."

With just such a sentence, the entire Wuying Hall exploded instantly like a spoonful of cold water being poured into boiling oil. Emperor Liang's face also changed. He raised a trembling finger and pointed at the eldest princess and said angrily:

"You...you...are you crazy?"

"In order to prove the contents of the false accusation, Xie Yu secretly sealed the Soul Valley with fire, forced Nie Feng's troops into a desperate situation, wiped out the entire army, and framed Commander Lin as the blame. This is the second crime." The eldest princess of Liyang ignored the surroundings at all.

Despite the interference, he still said loudly, "Xie Yu took advantage of being in the army to understand the battle situation on the front line and the dynamics of Chiyan. He lied to Commander Lin about sending troops to the capital, deceived His Majesty's military talisman, and ambushed Meiling with Xia Jiang, taking advantage of Chiyan.

When the Yan Army was exhausted in a bloody battle with the invading Chongqing Army, they did not announce the order, did not recruit surrender, and went on a massacre without warning, causing 70,000 loyal souls to die unjustly in Meiling. Later, they falsely accused the victims of treason and rebellion, and had to be killed.

The three crimes of annihilation are..."

"Shut up! Shut up!" Emperor Liang finally couldn't listen anymore. His whole body was shaking like chaff, and he shouted hoarsely, "Someone! Drag her down! Drag her down!"

Several palace guards looked at each other for a while, then walked over hesitantly, and just reached out to touch Princess Liyang's clothes. When she pulled her away, they immediately showed expressions of not daring to make a move and stayed aside.

"After the Meiling massacre, Xia Jiang and Xie Yu used the gold seal and private seal of Commander Lin to forge correspondence, and falsely accused King Qi of instigating Chi Yan's rebellion, with the intention of forcing the palace to usurp the throne, causing King Qi to suffer unjust injustice.

, the whole family was wiped out, this is the fourth crime." Princess Liyang knew that she could not stop at this time, and did not even look at the Forbidden Army warriors beside her. With a little momentum in her chest, she said without stopping, "After the unjust case, Xie Yu

Relying on military power and power, Xia Jiang blocked all avenues for redressing grievances. Anyone who knew the inside story but had no conscience and did not intend to report it would be cut off one by one. What he said was not up to the ears of heaven. This is the fifth crime. The five major crimes are pile-on.

Each of the confessions was written by Xie Yu himself, and there was absolutely no lie. After reading his handwriting, my sister was shocked and inexplicable, and she was troubled day and night. Therefore, she went to the imperial court to report her grievances. I also hope that your majesty will understand your grievances, obey the laws of nature, and issue an order to review Chi Yan's case.

In order to calm the hearts of the loyal souls of the people. If I am granted the favor, even if I die... I can have peace of mind and rest in peace."

Tears rolled down Princess Liyang's eyes, she spread out her sleeves and prostrated, touching her forehead to the ground. This slowly kowtow of the head was like a heavy hammer hitting the chests of everyone in the palace. Although her words were concise, there was no meaning.

It’s all exaggeration, but the truth she confessed today is really shocking. Anyone who has a sense of right and wrong and a conscience will be more or less aroused with some feelings of grief and indignation. In the boiling uproar in the whole hall

Among them, Shi Yuanqing, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, was the first to stand up and said with cupped hands: "Your Majesty, what the eldest princess said is shocking, and there is Xie Yu's handwriting to prove it. It is not a crazy statement. If it is not thoroughly investigated, it will not be enough to appease the people of the court."

.Please allow your majesty to approve what he has said and appoint impartial ministers to re-examine the Chi Yan case from now on to find out the truth and show your majesty’s wisdom and virtue!”

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhongshu ordered Liu Cheng, Cheng Gelao, Shen Zhui, Cai Quan and others to come out one after another, and they all said loudly: "What the Minister of History said is true, I second my opinion!" The mood of everyone at this time was original.

They were a little excited. These were all important courtiers. As soon as they stood up, a large number of them immediately followed. Even the usually idle King Ji slowly stood up and said with slightly red eyes: "My brother thought that all the ministers

The request is very reasonable, and I beg your majesty to grant it."

"You...even you..." The loose cheek flesh on Emperor Liang's face trembled, and he coughed and gasped several times. His whole body couldn't sit still, and he leaned on the imperial desk, knocking over a cup of fragrant tea.

"What do you think you are doing? Are you forcing me? Xie Yuren is already dead. How can you say that he is not guilty? It's just a handwritten letter. It's hard to tell whether it is authentic or not. If you just mobilize troops and mobilize people like this, isn't it making a fuss out of a molehill? All of them.

I step back...step back..."

"Your Majesty," Cai Quan took a step forward and raised his head and said, "the truth of this matter is not only about what crime Xie Yu deserves, but more importantly, it is about convincing the world of the court's handling. Whether it is unjust or not will be known after investigation. If it is

If this is not done, there will be controversy, the people will be alienated from their morals, and the soldiers will be fearful and cold. What will be harmed is your Majesty's reputation and the stability of the country. Please accept the advice of your Majesty and grant permission to retry the Chiyan case!"

"I second the motion! Second the motion!" Mu Qing almost waved his hand and said, "Who in the palace dares to touch his conscience and say that he can ignore such an injustice and ignore it? If the case was misjudged, of course it must be retried.

, this is the simplest truth!”

"How outrageous!" Emperor Liang was so angry that his hair burst out and his teeth chattered, "Roaring the Golden Palace, Mu Qing, are you going to rebel?!"

"I also second the proposal," Marquis Yan interjected coldly, "The eldest princess is the first to file a complaint in front of everyone. What she said has a clear historical context, clear facts, and is not absurd. According to the situation, reason and law, she should be allowed to file a lawsuit.

The case will be filed for retrial. I really don’t know, why is Your Majesty hesitant?”

His words were like a knife piercing into Emperor Liang's heart, making him so angry that he could not speak. At this moment, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who had been watching with cold eyes and silently, finally appeared in the eyes of everyone.

Standing up, the body wrapped in the dragon embroidered robe slightly tilted towards the old emperor, showing a dazzling majesty and strength in front of his weakness and old age.

"My son seconded the proposal."

Just these four simple words, but they seemed to carry the energy of thunder and lightning, falling to the ground with a sound, and instantly overwhelmed Emperor Liang's last defense and persistence.
Chapter completed!