mtl008 Chapter 304 Conclusive Evidence
Chapter 304 Conclusive Evidence
Seeing that the Marquis had spoken, Lord Gao was relieved.
"Men, handcuff Mr. Bei!"
"You dare?"
He Yuyan's aura suddenly changed, becoming sharp and fierce.
"Why wouldn't you dare? You're just a lowly concubine, do you really think you're the master of this Marquis's mansion?"
At the Marquis's command, two soldiers immediately stepped forward.
They were about to handcuff him.
He Yuyan suddenly shouted towards the courtyard gate, "Young Master, save me!"
Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at the entrance.
But there wasn't a single ghost in sight.
"Hurry up, what are you waiting for?"
Lord Gao was furious and embarrassed; this Bei family member was truly cunning beyond measure.
This time, the two officers had no scruples and handcuffed He Yuyan, who was struggling.
"You, you humiliated me like this while the prince was away. When he returns, he will surely not let you off..."
He Yuyan shouted loudly.
"take away!"
Lord Gao spoke.
"How dare you! Who gave you the authority to enter my Marquis of Dingguo's residence and arrest people?"
Just as Lord Gao and his men reached the gate of the Marquis's residence, Lu Hanting rushed back to the residence.
The two soldiers holding He Yuyan nearby were both terrified.
Upon seeing this, He Yuyan broke free from them and ran towards Lu Hanting.
"Your Highness, please save me! This was Dingxiang's doing, it has nothing to do with me..."
He Yuyan cried and begged Lu Hanting for mercy.
Seeing that He Yuyan was still handcuffed, Lu Hanting looked at Gao Changgong and asked, "What's going on?"
Although Lord Gao had some reservations, he had just ordered someone to hand over the evidence to the emperor, so he naturally had something to rely on.
He handed over the confession he had just received. "Commander Lu, the evidence is overwhelming. Her maids have confessed that she ordered the murder of the infant..."
Hearing Gao Changgong's words, Lu Hanting looked at He Yuyan.
But I noticed that her eyes were somewhat evasive.
"Your Highness, please listen to me. Things aren't as they say. I was deceived by Dingxiang. She did everything behind my back..."
"Dingxiang is just a maid. Without her master's orders, how dare she commit such a heinous act of murdering an infant? And she even dared to kidnap my Marquis's twins?"
The Marquis, upon hearing this, rebuked him sternly.
"Dragon and phoenix?"
Lu Hanting's gaze immediately turned icy. If this was truly Yan'er's doing, then...
How could someone who was once so kind, risk her reputation and her life, really harm a baby?
Looking at He Yuyan, who was clinging tightly to his clothes, Lu Hanting fell into self-doubt.
Although he had doubts, he didn't believe it, after all, Yan'er had been so kind.
“Mrs. Bei, you say this wasn’t your idea, but rather your maid Dingxiang’s? Do you dare confront her?”
"I……"
He Yuyan looked at the Crown Prince.
"I, I dare!"
He Yuyan was going all out to protect herself!
She believed that Dingxiang would understand her.
Hearing her confident words, Lu Hanting decided to give her a chance.
If Dingxiang really did this, he would definitely protect her; but if not, then…
Lu Hanting looked at Master Gao.
"Lord Gao, bring Dingxiang here! Let them confront each other!"
"Commander Lu, this..."
The only ones who confessed were the maids named Yanyu and Dongchun. As for Dingxiang, she was very stubborn and didn't confess even when they tortured her.
However, the confessions of two people were enough to convict her.
"What, is this difficult?"
"No, no!"
Gao Changgong looked at his deputy, "Lord Gong, go and bring over that maid named Dingxiang!"
"Yes, Lord Gao."
Half an hour later, Dingxiang, covered in wounds, was brought over by guards.
Seeing Dingxiang's injuries, He Yuyan clenched her fists.
She pointed at Dingxiang and angrily questioned, "Lord Gao, are you trying to force a confession out of me?"
Hearing He Yuyan's words, Gao Daren looked at Lu Hanting.
“Commander Lu, we were merely interrogating the prisoner according to normal procedures. It was she who refused to confess, so…”
Hearing what Master Gao said, Lu Hanting looked at He Yuyan and saw her stop talking.
"Dingxiang, I ask you, who instructed you to kill the infant and extract its heart?"
Upon hearing this, He Yuyan looked nervously at Dingxiang.
“Your Highness, no one instructed us; Dingxiang did all of this.”
Ding Xiang glanced quickly in He Yuyan's direction, her expression one of remorse.
"Hmph! Who are you trying to fool? Anyone with eyes can see that your master's face is ruined. Does he need a servant like you to worry about it?"
"I……"
Just as Dingxiang was about to speak, Lu Hanting suddenly said, "Dingxiang, Belle said that you did this all by yourself. Is that really true?"
Upon hearing Lu Hanting's words, Ding Xiang looked up in shock, staring at He Yuyan in disbelief.
Is this girl really trying to make her take the blame?
Although she was prepared to shoulder everything for the girl, Dingxiang still couldn't help but feel a pang of grief when she heard He Yuyan say that she was going to abandon her.
Lu Hanting saw her reaction.
“I’m telling you, the evidence against you today is irrefutable. If you confess, you will be sentenced to death.”
If you are merely an accomplice, as long as you reveal the mastermind behind it all, I can plead with the Emperor to show leniency and punish you lightly. You should consider this carefully..."
"Master Gao reminded me from the side."
Upon hearing this, Dingxiang fell silent.
Seeing her hesitate, He Yuyan's heart jumped.
Dingxiang has been with her for over ten years, and the two are like sisters. Would she really betray her?
Everyone waited for Dingxiang's reaction. After a few breaths, Dingxiang sighed.
"Your Highness, Dingxiang did all of this. I was heartbroken that the young lady was disfigured, so I coerced Yanyu and the others into doing such a heinous thing!"
Dingxiang wept bitterly.
Seeing Dingxiang take the blame voluntarily, He Yuyan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Upon seeing this, Lord Gao felt anxious.
Just as he was at his wit's end, he heard the gatekeeper, Songzi, rush in.
"Your Highness, Eunuch Wei has arrived!"
Upon hearing the arrival of Eunuch Wei, who was by the emperor's side, He Yuyan's expression immediately changed.
She looked at the prince, her eyes filled with panic.
Lu Hanting looked at Gao Changgong, wondering what was going on.
How could this matter have alarmed the emperor?
However, Lord Gao lowered his eyes and avoided the Crown Prince's gaze.
Upon seeing this, the Marquis understood perfectly well that Lord Gao had likely made prior arrangements for this matter.
Great, great, that's wonderful!
A short while later, Eunuch Wei led his men in.
The crowd knelt down to receive orders.
"His Majesty's decree: The He family of the Marquis of Dingguo has been found guilty of killing infants and extracting their hearts to concoct evil medicines. The evidence against them is irrefutable. Such heinous acts must be eradicated to appease public anger. Lord Gao is hereby ordered to immediately arrest the criminal He Yuyan and send her to prison for execution at a later date! So be it!"
"Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor!"
"Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor!"
Everyone in the Marquis's mansion, except for Lu Hanting, was secretly cheering.
Especially the Marquis and his fifth concubine; His Majesty has truly rid their household of a great scourge.
Eunuch Wei looked up at He Yuyan, who was trembling, and a look of disdain flashed across his face.
If someone hadn't reported and exposed He Yuyan, His Majesty would have almost been deceived by this ugly woman!