Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 447 - 389: What If I Testify?_2

"So, what Young Madam Yu Wen means is that the one who forced the late Emperor to his death was the Imperial Guard led by Wang Shaoji?"

Shang Ruyi’s expression turned stern.

She immediately withdrew her thoughts and turned her head. It was still Meng Wei speaking, but his eyes were slightly narrowed, his expression contemptuous, clearly not believing a word she had said, and his words carried a hint of cold laughter. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Yet Shang Ruyi declared in a deep voice, "Correct."

This time, Meng Wei’s snicker grew louder.

He said, "Well, well. The news from Wang Shaoji is that it was you, Young Madam Yu Wen, Shang Ruyi, who assassinated the Emperor; and now, before all civil and military officials, you say he forced the late Emperor with the Imperial Guard to take his own life."

"..."

"Are you two playing a game of kicking the grave crime of regicide like a ball? Or are you making fun of the civil and military officials?"

Shang Ruyi’s expression darkened, and she said, "Commander Meng, the passing of the late Emperor is a grave matter. I ask you not to use such frivolous language, nor treat it with such a frivolous attitude!"

"...!"

Her solemn words choked Meng Wei.

He originally intended to use these words to rebut Shang Ruyi, but unexpectedly, her words turned the tables, making him appear disrespectful to the late Emperor.

Several senior and prudent ministers immediately said, "That’s right, this matter cannot be taken lightly."

"Commander Meng should not disrespect the late Emperor."

Meng Wei’s face flushed red and then turned pale, and for a moment, he was at a loss for words.

At this moment, Zhou Ying stepped forward and said, "Young Madam Yu Wen, none of us dare to disrespect the passing of the late Emperor, but your words indeed are hard to believe."

Shang Ruyi turned to face him directly, saying, "So, you all believe Wang Shaoji’s words?"

"..."

"Am I, a weak woman, more likely to have assassinated the Emperor, or is it Wang Shaoji’s rebellion, leading the Imperial Guard to force the late Emperor to take his own life, more reasonable? Lord Zhou, you are well-read and have vast experience in battle; how can you not see it?"

"..."

"Is it really that you can’t see it, or is it prejudice and blind belief, favoring the strong and oppressing the weak!?"

Her expression was stern, her gaze sharp, and each relentless question, though not impeccably watertight, was unyielding, forcing Zhou Ying to retreat step by step, left speechless.

Around them, everyone was stunned on the spot, unable to voice any rebuttal.

For a moment, the entire space before the Great Hero Hall fell silent.

But in that moment of silence, it wasn’t so much Shang Ruyi’s victory as it was a blank pause in everyone’s thoughts. However, some still frowned at the assertive Young Madam Yu Wen—clearly, even with such a strong questioning, she couldn’t completely clear her name, nor make people immediately doubt Wang Shaoji.

Just then, Shang Ruyi’s eyes flickered, and she suddenly spoke again, "Does Wang Shaoji’s word come with any evidence that makes you all believe him unwaveringly?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ying’s eyes lit up again.

Earlier, he was almost forced by the questioning to the point of being defenseless, but this question, instead, seemed to open a door for him, allowing him to breathe with satisfaction. He immediately lifted his head and loudly said, "Young Madam, you say so, but do your words have proof?"

As soon as the words left his mouth, his heart skipped a beat.

Because he saw that the moment he spoke, Shang Ruyi’s eyes also lit up.

He saw her mouth curve into a faint smile, which she then gently pressed away, as if that smile was just an illusion. Immediately, the surrounding ministers echoed his words—

"Does the Young Madam have any evidence for what you said?"

"You want us to believe, if you have evidence, we would consider your words."

"Please present the evidence, Young Madam."

Amid the cacophony of voices, Shang Ruyi slowly turned her head to look at them, her expression even calmer than before, and she said, "Of course I have."

At this moment, Ji Hong also calmed down.

He stood up slowly with the support of a few people beside him and faced Shang Ruyi, saying, "If the Young Madam truly has evidence, please present it, and we will certainly ensure justice is served for you."

Shang Ruyi looked at him and nodded, "I trust Lord Ji."

Then, she turned her head—

Everyone followed her gaze straight ahead, but it wasn’t someone else. It was the person standing behind Yu Wenye, who now slowly stepped forward.

It was Cheng Qiao, who had been dispatched to Dayan Temple early on.