eurekapd Chapter 250 Conviction
Chapter 250 Conviction
This testimony, like a boulder thrown into water, caused a huge uproar in the courtroom.
Everyone looked at the Princess Consort of Xiang in astonishment.
Why would the Princess Consort of Xiang stand up and testify against the Prince of Xiang?
Even the Princess Consort of Xiang couldn't stand what he had done!
Perhaps others might doubt that Granny Sheng was making a false accusation, but no one would doubt the testimony of the Princess Consort of Xiang.
If she hadn't been so disgusted by what the King of Xiang had done, why would the Queen of Xiang have stood up to put justice before her own family?
When he entered the courtroom just now, he saw the Princess Consort of Xiang, but the Prince of Xiang did not really care.
A woman is destined to follow her husband after marriage and depend on him for life. Last time she denounced him in front of the emperor, she must have wanted to get more benefits from him.
After returning to the Prince of Xiang's residence, he promised the Princess Consort that he would dismiss the other concubines in the residence and devote himself to her from now on.
Princess Xiang also agreed, saying she would find an opportunity to recant her testimony.
He never expected that this bitch was lying to him!
King Xiang's eyes widened in anger, and veins bulged on his forehead.
Before anyone could react, he suddenly lunged at Princess Xiang, yelling, "You wicked woman! How dare you scheme against me!"
He grabbed the Princess Consort of Xiang by the neck tightly!
This happened so suddenly that no one expected the King of Xiang to lay a hand on his wife.
He used all his strength; he really wanted to strangle Princess Xiang to death. Yu Wan was close by and could clearly see Princess Xiang's cheeks turn red instantly.
A cold glint flashed in her eyes as she swiftly pulled the hairpin from her hair and stabbed it towards the Prince of Xiang's shoulder.
But the hairpin hesitated for a moment before it fell.
If she were to attack the Prince of Xiang, it would likely implicate Yun Shang and the others, and even the Duke of Anguo's mansion...
Just as Yu Wan hesitated, she suddenly felt her hand go empty; someone had snatched her hairpin.
Yu Wan's pupils contracted.
Princess Xiang's face flushed red, her eyes wide open, and she gripped the hairpin tightly, using all her strength to stab at Prince Xiang.
"what--"
With a piercing scream, blood gushed from the shoulder pierced by the hairpin. King Xiang cried out in pain, and the strength in his hand involuntarily loosened.
Princess Xiang exhausted her last bit of strength to push him away, collapsing onto the chair like a puddle of mud, panting heavily.
Her face was deathly pale, devoid of any color, and deep purplish-red marks were left on her neck from strangulation.
The mark resembled an ugly, venomous snake coiled around her slender neck.
Su Mu and the constables finally realized what was happening.
"Stop the Prince of Xiang and protect the Princess Consort of Xiang!" Su Mu shouted sharply.
The constables rushed forward and pinned the Prince of Xiang down.
The King of Xiang was still struggling, roaring at his wife, "Do you think you'll have a good life after you betray me?"
He had completely lost his composure and calmness from before.
The veins on his face bulged, as if they were about to burst his skin, and he struggled desperately.
"You bunch of fools, release me! I'm going to kill that slut!"
Its hideous appearance was like a demon crawling out of hell, sending chills down one's spine.
However, he was now firmly restrained and unable to move.
Yu Wan quickly helped up Princess Xiang and asked softly, "Your Highness, how are you?"
Princess Xiang looked up at Yu Wan, shook her head slightly, indicating that she was fine.
She said softly, "You're right, a man like that should have died long ago."
As she spoke, she looked coldly at the Prince of Xiang, who was in a terrible state under the control of the yamen runners, her eyes filled with determination and hatred.
"He is utterly wicked and doesn't deserve to be called a human being!"
Su Mu, seated at the head of the table, slammed his gavel down heavily, his face grim, and shouted:
"Grandma Sheng sued King Xiang for condoning violence and forcing a woman to her death; the evidence is conclusive."
"Your Highness, this crime is already an indisputable fact. Your attempt to harm the witness in court only adds to your guilt."
King Xiang suddenly looked up, glaring fiercely at Su Mu, his eyes seeming as if he wanted to devour Su Mu alive.
"I am of royal blood, you dare to touch me!"
He sneered, "Su Mu, you're just a mere Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, do you dare to convict me?!"
Su Mu remained unmoved, his face cold and stern as he said, "A prince who breaks the law is subject to the same punishment as a commoner. Your Highness should refrain from making any further futile struggles."
Hearing the commotion inside, the people outside the courtroom began to discuss it amongst themselves.
"This King Xiang is utterly depraved; he even dares to harm his own queen."
"Thanks to the Princess Consort of Xiang for bravely standing up, otherwise such evil people would have been able to get away with it for who knows how long."
"Will Lord Su convict him? The Prince of Xiang is a prince..."
Su Mu heard these discussions, his gaze sweeping firmly over the crowd, and spoke again:
"I only recognize the law and evidence, regardless of status."
"The case is now clear, and all evidence and testimonies have been recorded. His Highness Prince Xiang is suspected of multiple serious crimes, including instigating violence, operating a brothel, and driving a woman to her death."
"The evidence is irrefutable. I will report the truth to His Majesty and submit to His Majesty's judgment. I will not show any favoritism whatsoever."
His voice was steady and powerful, echoing in the courtroom and subconsciously convincing everyone.
"You dare!" The imprisoned King Xiang suddenly burst into laughter. "You think you can bring me down so easily? Once I get out, I'll make you wish you were dead!"
His eyes were filled with madness and hatred, sending chills down one's spine.
Su Mu frowned and ordered the constables, "Take Prince Xiang into prison and increase the number of guards. If anything goes wrong, you will all be brought back to me with your heads!"
The bailiffs responded in unison and dragged the still-cursing King Xiang towards the prison.
Grandma Sheng's eyes were red and swollen, and she cried and laughed silently.
The people below the hall watched this scene with cheers and shouts of "Heaven's justice is clear!"
Some shook their heads and sighed, lamenting this royal scandal.
Yu Wan watched as the Prince of Xiang was escorted away by the yamen runners, and finally felt a little relieved.
She glanced outside instinctively and caught a glimpse of a familiar figure in the crowd.
It is Wan Yuru.
For Wan Ruyu, being able to witness a high-ranking prince fall into the mire was a kind of consolation.
The crowd of onlookers outside the court gradually dispersed.
Princess Xiang also slowly got up and stood up.
Although she was rather thin, her back was ramrod straight.
She knew that her actions today had completely severed ties with the Prince of Xiang, and had also cut off her future in the Prince's residence.
But she felt no regret, only relief at being freed.
royal palace.
Su Mu immediately presented the case file to Emperor Wenjing. After reading the file, Emperor Wenjing's brows furrowed into a deep frown.
This son should be let go.
He set the case file aside without glancing at it again, and said in a deep voice, "Tomorrow at court, let's hear the opinions of the court officials."
"He is, after all, my son."
Su Mu's eyes flickered slightly.
Emperor Wenjing had decided to kill the Prince of Xiang, but he did not want to be branded as someone who had killed his own son.
The next day, in the court hall.
Su Mu entered the hall with the prepared dossier and explained Xiang Wang's crimes one by one.
From Granny Sheng's accusation to the broken cloth as evidence, to the testimonies of the two servants and the righteous testimony of Princess Xiang, everything was described in detail.
Emperor Wenjing asked, "What do you, my esteemed ministers, think should be done about this matter?"
The ministers, each with their own thoughts, began to whisper among themselves.