Xiao Wangye's Beloved Wife

Chapters 105. Court hearing

"A Huanghou cannot be judged in his own Palace by other than the Emperor, Xiao Wangfei Niangniang! I think you know it!" Rong Tagu exclaimed in defense of his daughter. Rong Xuan was currently dressed in plain white clothes and rested on the floor, all the officials gathered in the Imperial Hall. Huang Mingxiang stood before all of them, presiding over the trial.

Two weeks after Huangtaihou's death, Huang Mingxiang immediately held a hearing for Rong Xuan. Huang Mingxiang was accused of killing Huangtaihou because he discovered a poison similar to the poison that killed Huangtaihou. But since Huang Mingxiang was holding an Imperial plaque, the Palace people could not immediately execute him. Long story short, An Mama, Huangtaihou's personal servant also became a witness who swore on behalf of the Gods before the Great Imperial temple, that Huang Mingxiang was not the culprit. Since An Mama was a woman who kept clinging all day to Huangtaihou, her words were trustworthy as well.

The case again pored over to Rong Xuan, failing to bind Huang Mingxiang. Rong Tagu was currently unable to twitch, as Huang Mingxiang was holding an Imperial plaque. He forgot the Empire's plaque while crafting his entire plan, plus the current Emperor had already been 'disabled' by them. They also ended up not currently having a 'doll' to fight against Huang Mingxiang.

"Really! You are a Wangfei, no matter senior or junior, yet the Huanghou Empire here remains him! You cannot judge a Huanghou Empire! Huanghou is the Emperor's main companion! Can't be careless!" One of the officials who became an ally of Rong Tagu also spoke up. The court room was currently completely rowdy, yet Huang Mingxiang remained standing quietly staring at the officials. This morning she did not even have time to breastfeed her own daughter, Xiao Mingyui for rushing to attend the Rong Xuan court meeting.

"Then what if I judge Huanghou?" The voice of the middle-aged woman who seemed elegant and honorable sounded, making everyone look back. The door of the Imperial hall was wide open, featuring the Great Chen Taifei walking in towards Huang Mingxiang.

The entire official immediately knelt down deeply, as did Huang Mingxiang.

"Greetings, Chen Taifei the Great Niangniang!!"

Chen Taifei the Great immediately sat down at the table where Huangtaihou usually sat when attending court meetings. The woman's eyes stared coldly at the officials, this was the first time after so many years she had not looked at the faces of the officials one by one.

"stand." Chen Taifei the Great replied briefly, then his eyes glanced at Huang Mingxiang. "Come, Mingxiang."

Huang Mingxiang nodded, then immediately got up and sat down beside Chen Taifei the Great staring at the officials.

Rong Tagu gripped his cloth, his eyes stared intently at Chen Taifei the Great, then the man gritted his teeth furiously. Shit, he forgot something important! Chen Taifei the Great! Damnit damnit! He's really fucking shit! Rong Tagu continued to curse in the heart.

Chen Taifei the Great paid no heed to the anxious faces of the officials, he immediately said, "Since the current Emperor is unconscious and Huangtaihou has not been away for a long time, then all control of the Empire I will take over as the great-grandmother of the Empire. Including the Huanghou court, I've heard all sorts of news and reports. So ... Prime Minister Rong, can't the trial be held now?" The eyes of Chen Taifei the Great looked back at Rong Tagu, the two hostile people met again.

"Chen Taifei the Great Niangniang sage!! Long live Chen Taifei the Great!!" Chen Rugou, big brother of Chen Taifei the Great exclaimed loudly. Then kneel down, making other officials also kneel. No exception Rong Tagu, the man was also forced to kneel because it was impossible for him to resist amid the many voices of officials who supported the decision.

The trial began immediately, the officials were immediately divided into three camps. First, the supporting stronghold would be the heavy punishment for Rong Xuan, and the second camp would be the one supporting it to ease Rong Xuan's punishment. As well as the third camp is a neutral stronghold, they will judge the opinions of both camps and be honest.

"The Rong family has served the Empire for hundreds of years! How is it possible just because this one case the entire Rong family was cleared?!" Rong Tagu exclaimed furiously, pointing at the first stronghold that wanted his son to be sentenced heavily.

"But killing the Imperial family is a huge crime! Even an Emperor could be put on trial if he killed a Huangtaihou! What else killed just a Huanghou?!" retorting the first stronghold, who exclaimed in reply to Rong Tagu was Chen Rugou. The two men were the leaders of their stronghold, they both argued very fiercely.

Huang Mingxiang massaged his forehead slowly, before long a gentle touch appeared on his shoulders. Huang Mingxiang turned his head towards Chen Taifei the Great, the woman smiling warmly.

"You are the leader here, Mingxiang. Mufei's job here is to help you. Therefore, don't let them your subordinates take over the situation," said Chen Taifei the Great, then gently rubbed Huang Mingxiang's shoulders again.

Huang Mingxiang was stunned, then he again smiled and nodded steadily. The woman immediately took a deep breath and looked seriously at the officials.

"Wangye, please give me strength to endure," inner Huang Mingxiang, the woman immediately knocked on the table with her right hand.

"Quiet down! Silence please!" Huang Mingxiang exclaimed loudly, making the officials who were arguing fiercely turn their heads towards Huang Mingxiang.

"Niangniang Wangfei! You must agree with our opinion! Huanghou must indeed be tried seriously!!" Chen Rugou exclaimed, there was a flash of emotion and hatred in his heart. It seemed like he really hated Rong Tagu for the man's actions that threatened his sister to go far away from the capital.

Huang Mingxiang forced a faint smile. "Calm down, Mr. Chen." Then his eyes turned to look at his father, Huang Dajie. "Prime Minister Huang, what do you think of the neutral team?"

Huang Dajie bowed, the man looked less active and avoided conflict after Huang Liyue's death. "Answer, Niangniang. To be honest, giving Huanghou such a heavy punishment was a very appropriate decision. But if it had to be up to clearing the entire Rong clan from the Empire, that was too much. Because after all, the Rong family had also served hundreds of years for the Empire. It was true that there was a rule to clean up the entire family if it dared to commit a major crime like killing members of the Empire, however ... the Rong family on the other hand had also given great sacrifice and carelessness. This can be taken into consideration to ease this 'clean up' punishment. For example, like just cleaning up the guided generation of the family and letting the second generation or younger brother of the main family head take office and replace his position."

Huang Mingxiang nodded in agreement, what his father said was correct. Huang Mingxiang immediately smiled again and looked at Rong Tagu. "Prime Minister Rong, you're asking for evidence, aren't you? Had ... I do not want to show this item, but you continue to make a rowdy atmosphere and dismiss all the truth and facts for reasons that do not make sense other than the services of Rong's previous strength."

Huang Mingxiang opened the box, then took out dozens of pieces of evidence of the crimes the Rong family had committed.

Plaque!

Huang Mingxiang threw the paper at Rong Tagu's feet, then said, "Dark business, plans of rebellion, illicit sale of human organs, share crops and play at the illegal auction of the Empire, corruption of millions of gold taels. It's a known crime, what about the unknown?"

Rong Tagu was stunned, he immediately picked up the papers and read them one by one trembling. This ... these are all letters and data from all his 'businesses' that he keeps in the workspace. How could Huang Mingxiang possibly obtain it so suddenly?!

"Rong Wangxia ...." Rong Xuan muttered softly, staring hatefully and angrily at the paper held by Rong Tagu. Rong Tagu who had heard this was also shocked. Rong ... Wangxia Rong? His son? His own son gave this to Huang Mingxiang?!!

"If cleaning up the entire Rong clan is too heavy, then what if cleaning up one lead generation belonging to the Rong family? For all crimes that have full evidence and sufficient witnesses, you should not be able to evade it, Prime Minister Rong." Huang Mingxiang looked at Rong Tagu sharply, his hands silently feeling a little cold. A little more ... A little more he will actually defeat Rong Xuan and Rong Tagu.

Rong Tagu could not answer, he could no longer resist. Chen Taifei the Great who saw this immediately took over again the situation, the woman officially handed down the punishment to Rong Tagu and Rong Xuan.

"For that reason, with this ... then the guided generation of the Rong family will be tried with the death penalty! The decision is unanimous and cannot be contested!" Chen Taifei the Great set a decision, the officials also no one dared to resist. They immediately kneeled towards Chen Taifei the Great and said,"Chen Taifei the Great Niangniang sage! Long live Chen Taifei the Great!!"

Huang Mingxiang heaved a sigh of relief, but then he reopened his voice. "But there's still one more thing!"

The officials immediately raised their heads, staring curiously at Huang Mingxiang.

"All the evidences of the crime I got from Young Master Rong Wangxia, we cannot execute Young Master Rong Wangxia. Therefore, the entire leadership of the Rong family will be handed over to Young Master Rong Wangxia. But, still. The decision to become the head of the family or not, let Young Master Rong Wangxia himself choose. Just that, then ... today's trial, officially finished!!"

The officials kneeled back. "Chen the Great Taifei and Xiao Wangfei Niangniang are wise! Long live Chen the Great Taifei and Xiao Wangfei!!"

Huang Mingxiang and Chen Taifei the Great stood up, then the two of them walked out of the Imperial Hall. Before actually coming out, Huang Mingxiang and Rong Xuan had a chance to look at each other. Rong Xuan threw a hateful gaze, he was actually going to die carrying an enormous grudge for Huang Mingxiang. But Huang Mingxiang hoped, he had time to realize his mistake before actually dying. At this execution, Rong Xuan would be beheaded last in public. May that time not be used in vain by the woman.

When Huang Mingxiang was about to board his horse carriage and return to Xiao Wangfu, suddenly Baili Ruyi dashed towards him with a cheerful look on her face. "Wangfey! Wangfei!"

Huang Mingxiang turned his head, his lips coming into a smile when he saw Baili Ruyi smile. "What's up, Ruyi?"

"This, Wangfei! There's a letter from the border! Wangye sent a letter to you! And finally! After three months of waiting!" Baili Ruyi looked very happy that I submitted the letter.

Huang Mingxiang was stunned, he immediately picked up the letter and got into the carriage, not forgetting to say thank you.

Huang Mingxiang opened the letter, then read it inside the carriage. Chen Taifei the Great chose to close his eyes, his head feeling tired from the trial just now.

..."For my Wangfei whom I love and respect the most as a woman as clear as water and as a flower. Victory at the border is still very gray, but my longing for you is very clear. What about our son? Is he a boy or a girl? Benwang has not received any news immediately because this letter always comes late due to the war. If our son is a girl, then he will definitely be as beautiful as you. And if he were a man, he would definitely be as strong as you. How are things in the capital? Are you able to deal with it properly? Benwang promised to come home with a victory, stay strong and strong, remember that Benwang will always stand beside you even if not physically present. ...

...From a tyrant human who only knows how to love you, Xiao Muqing."...

Huang Mingxiang laughed softly reading this, he immediately wiped off his soft tears as he involuntarily shed tears. Jeez ... since when is her husband good at using sweet sentences like this?! Really very funny!

Xiao Muqing ... My longing for you is equally clear. Come back and hug myself so that all this loneliness disappears, baby.

Huang Mingxiang folded the letter, then gazed out the window of his carriage. After returning from the Palace, she would have to rush to breastfeed Xiao Mingyui later.