mtl008 Chapter 359 Princess Rouan 9
Chapter 359 Princess Rouan 9
"Hahahaha!"
The envoys in the tent were amused by the last sentence. This princess is quite a clever person. There's no need to thank her.
Those people no longer curse their ancestors' graves while pointing at the palace; it's because they've improved their manners.
Now, everyone had no more hesitation and jointly requested an audience with the princess.
Judging from the princess's appearance, she has been disliking the royal family for a long time. If they don't take advantage of this opportunity to kick them when they're down, wouldn't they be letting down the grievances they've suffered for so long?
So, while several tents were closed, a group of people appeared before Ling Yi and began to complain.
Even among barbarian tribes, the officials chosen for diplomatic missions are those who are most eloquent and persuasive.
Therefore, under the persuasive words of these people, the Wang family son was deemed guilty of a capital crime and should be hanged for three years, while these poor envoys were portrayed as pitiful little creatures who should be held in someone's arms and coaxed.
Ling Yi rested her chin on her hand, listening to these people's nonsense, only gleaning the useful information from them.
After a long pause, when the last person finished speaking, she said lazily, "In your opinion, how should this crime be punished?"
The people who had been speaking freely just moments before were now all speechless; how could they possibly have a say in the affairs of the imperial family?
Of course, they were taken back to the capital to await the emperor's judgment.
Considering how much they've complained, this guy won't have an easy time either; he might never become an official in his entire life!
Thinking of this, they felt relaxed and happy, as if they were enjoying the sight of willows sprouting in spring.
"Why isn't anyone saying anything?" Ling Yi waited for a moment, her eyes sweeping over the evasive envoys one by one, showing disdain for their lack of backbone, before finally fixing her gaze on Wang Suizhi.
"Suizhi, what do you think we should do about this?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Jiazi, who was kneeling on the ground, unconsciously turned his expectant gaze towards Wang Suizhi.
They're all from the Wang family, surely they can leave him a chance to survive.
Don't say he was completely stripped of his official position; leave him a minor post so he can regain power in the future by relying on the Wang family's influence!
But Wang Suizhi's words sent a chill down his spine: "This man is colluding with foreign powers. There are letters and gold and silver as evidence. Please kill him."
Upon hearing this, the envoys, who were trying to suppress their laughter, were startled and looked at the young man who resembled a banished immortal.
I never imagined that someone as good-looking as you could be so cruel.
They were only thinking about accepting bribes and never considered colluding with foreign countries. You, young man, have unhesitatingly pinned this huge accusation on me.
"Is it really that serious?" Ling Yi exclaimed in surprise. "I am ignorant of the law and did not know that this was such a grave crime. Prince Wang, do you have anything to say?"
Wang Jiazi shook his head violently. He had not colluded with foreign powers. Wang Suizhi had wronged him, and he had something to say in his defense!
Seeing this, Ling Yi's face darkened: "Even now, you are still so arrogant and domineering, refusing to even give me an explanation. Do all members of the Wang family look down on me?"
Wang Jiazi was completely dumbfounded. Was that what he meant? No, he had nothing to say!
He made incomprehensible whimpering sounds, nodded repeatedly, and kept looking at the hemp rope tightly binding his mouth. At this moment, he was no longer the elegant man of the Wang family, but even worse than the peasants he despised the most.
Ling Yi suppressed a laugh, her voice growing increasingly chilling: "Fine, fine, you actually dare to nod? Do you truly look down on this princess?"
Wang Jiazi was stunned. He wondered what was wrong with this princess, how could she always go against his wishes?
He quickly shook his head, but the angry princess was too lazy to even look at him.
The hand that had been supporting her face turned into a shield over her eyes: "Wang Suizhi, finish him off, quickly, I don't want to see him again!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Suizhi walked down the steps, drew a knife from his servant's waist, and slashed it across the neck of Wang Jiazi.
Wang Jiazi, who had been nodding and shaking his head, suddenly stopped moving. He stared intently at Wang Suizhi, who had killed him, with a venomous hatred in his eyes.
He hated Wang Suizhi more than Ling Yi. If it weren't for him, the princess would never have thought so far ahead, and he wouldn't have had to die.
Despite being from the same family, he showed such disregard for our relationship!
Blood splattered for a moment, and he collapsed weakly to the ground.
With a thud, Ling Yi slightly loosened her hand covering her eyes, then quickly covered them again: "I am kind-hearted and cannot bear to see this. Drag her away immediately!"
The envoys were stunned by this sudden scene; they never expected that an official would die so easily before their eyes.
What's even more unexpected is that the person who did it was also surnamed Wang...
Looking at the man with a refined and elegant demeanor, who was clearly not raised in an ordinary family, a thought arose in their minds: Could this king be from the same family as the king they just met?
hiss……
If that's the case, this princess is truly ruthless.
For a moment, their gazes toward Ling Yi held a hint of awe.
The man was dragged away, and the blood-stained blanket on the ground was removed. Only then did Ling Yi stop covering her eyes and ordered, "Send the man's head and the evidence of his collusion with foreign powers to my father, and the body to Wang Dao."
After a pause, she kindly reminded him, "Don't forget to search his house too. There's so much stolen goods here; who knows what other unspeakable things he might be hiding?"
"The first thing they did upon returning to Beijing was to surround his house and prevent anyone from entering or leaving."
"Yes!"
The attendant obeyed the order and left. Outside, he beheaded the unseeing Wang family son, then, carrying the evidence, spurred his horse and rode towards the capital.
Ling Yi then turned her gaze to the envoys who had just been gloating and watching the spectacle, but were now as quiet as quails, and asked in surprise, "Why are you all still here? Is there some grievance you have suffered?"
"Tell me everything, and I, the princess, will surely stand up for you!"
In an instant, the envoys shook their heads like rattles.
The few people who wanted to sue their neighbors immediately gave up the idea. What if the princess killed them the moment they filed a complaint?
If the neighboring countries can't defeat the dynasty, then they'll have no choice but to fight them!
If a few soldiers from the dynasty who were just watching the show accidentally went on a campaign, they might end up with only a prefect instead of a king!
This kind of thing absolutely must not happen!
Ling Yi said disappointedly, "In that case, you may leave."
As the envoys left, they could still hear the princess muttering under her breath, "I haven't had enough of being a judge yet. How can these people be so cowardly?"
After hearing his words, everyone ran even faster.
This princess is insane; she's really capable of killing people!
Watching the eager envoys become as obedient as sheep that had been herded, Ling Yi's lips curled slightly, and she glanced at Wang Suizhi, who had been secretly observing her: "Come on, accompany me on a horseback ride!"