"I wonder, Your Highness, how you knew I was an impostor of Wei Shuxuan. Have you met the real Wei Shuxuan to figure out my identity?" The woman still tried to defend herself.
This question really stumped Xin Zizhao. If he admitted it, he would put Wei Shuxuan in danger. He didn't know how to make a choice.
Xin Zizhao looked up and saw Wei Shuxuan standing beside him with her hair loose. Their eyes met. She bit her lips and stared at him. Although she said nothing, Xin Zizhao understood what she meant. He nodded.
"Wei Luo, in this situation, shouldn't you explain it to me?" Emperor Jinzheng looked at Wei Shuxuan, hoping that she could voluntarily give him an explanation. Although Emperor Jinzheng didn't care whether Wei Luo was male or female at all, he still wanted to know why Wei Luo had disguised herself as a man and entered the palace with Xin Zizhao, and what was the relationship between her and his son.
Wei Shuxuan hesitated for a moment and decided to tell Emperor Jinzheng the truth. After all, there was a fake "Wei Shuxuan" here. She must have thought that Wei Shuxuan wouldn't expose herself on her own initiative. Wasn't this just a suicidal act?
However, Wei Shuxuan wouldn't let her succeed. Although she was really afraid of death, she was also unwilling to let this fake "Wei Shuxuan" impersonate her identity. She raised her eyebrows and glanced at the woman kneeling on the ground. The woman was startled and lowered her head nervously, as if thinking about how to deal with the situation next.
"Your Majesty, in fact, I, Wei Luo, am the real Wei Shuxuan. And this woman who tried to assassinate you is an impostor. I beg Your Majesty to investigate clearly!" Wei Shuxuan lowered her head and explained respectfully.
The Queen sitting on one side seemed not to have expected that the person who had been investigating the murders in the palace was actually Wei Shuxuan. All the murders in the palace were rumored to be the revenge of Wei Shuxuan, the orphan of the Wei family. If so, if they didn't get rid of the real Wei Shuxuan as soon as possible, it would surely be harmful to them in the future.
Considering this, the Queen made up her mind. "I didn't expect you to be the orphan of the traitor Wei Tu. Guards, arrest these two people quickly and throw them into the dungeon to await punishment!"
As soon as the Queen finished speaking, a large group of guards rushed forward. Just as they were about to arrest Wei Shuxuan, Xin Zizhao stepped forward and glared at them angrily. "Who dares to arrest her? She's mine."
Hearing Xin Zizhao's words, Wei Shuxuan couldn't help staring at him with wide eyes. When did she become his?
However, looking at the current situation, it was not appropriate for her to argue. After all, she had already exposed the fact that she was a fugitive.
"Your Majesty, the matter has not been investigated clearly yet. How can you arrest people randomly?" Xin Zizhao looked at the Queen. The imposing look in his eyes was intimidating. The Queen was so frightened that she didn't dare to say a word.
"Father, I think it's better to find out the ins and outs of all the things first. It's too hasty to arrest people now. Moreover, Wei Shuxuan has been helping you investigate the murders in the palace and has already made some progress. If you arrest her, how can we continue the investigation?"
"Is that really true, Zizhao?" Emperor Jinzheng didn't expect that Wei Shuxuan had already found some clues about the recent murders in the palace so soon, while even his most capable imperial guards had failed to find any results.
"Of course it's true, Father. I've even helped Wei Shuxuan investigate the case!" Xin Zizhao quickly explained to Emperor Jinzheng, hoping that he could be lenient to Wei Shuxuan.
At this time, Emperor Jinzheng began to hesitate. Seeing his hesitation, the Queen sitting on one side quickly whispered in his ear, "Your Majesty, the Wei family was originally a criminal family for deceiving the emperor. Wei Shuxuan should have been on the way to exile, but now she has escaped and even dared to appear in the palace. If Your Majesty doesn't punish her for her escape, the court officials present will surely have opinions."
"Father, I think it's better to find out all the things before arresting people. If you arrest people without distinguishing right from wrong, the common people will surely have opinions!" Xin Zizhao argued for Wei Shuxuan.
"Your Majesty, no matter what, it's an undeniable fact that Wei Shuxuan has become a fugitive. You should arrest her and punish her again. The crime of escape plus the previous crime is enough to sentence her to death. I beg Your Majesty to think twice!" The Queen persuaded the hesitant Emperor Jinzheng.
"Father, please listen to me. When I saved Wei Shuxuan, General Wei Tu and his family had all been killed. Only Wei Shuxuan was still alive. It was me who saved her. If you want to punish her, please punish me together!"
Xin Zizhao looked at Emperor Jinzheng firmly. He glanced at the Queen beside Emperor Jinzheng and continued, "Moreover, Father, don't you think it's very strange? The Wei family was only sentenced to exile. Why were they all killed on the way to exile? Father, shouldn't you investigate this matter thoroughly?"
Hearing Xin Zizhao's words, Emperor Jinzheng also thought this matter was very strange. The Queen immediately noticed his hesitation and quickly tried to persuade him.
"Your Majesty, I don't think it's advisable..."
Before the Queen could finish her words, Emperor Jinzheng roared impatiently, "You two keep arguing here. It's really annoying. Can't you just be quiet?"
Emperor Jinzheng was angry. The Queen didn't dare to say anything more.
"Regarding this matter, we'll discuss the case of the Wei family's murder after Wei Shuxuan has investigated the murders in the palace clearly. You two stop arguing here. And this woman will be temporarily imprisoned in the dungeon. We'll decide what to do with her after finding out her purpose!"
Because of this woman, the coming - of - age ceremony had been postponed. The eunuch beside Emperor Jinzheng asked him, "Your Majesty, shall we continue the coming - of - age ceremony?"
"Of course. The coming - of - age ceremony only happens once. It must go on!"
But at this moment, Ge Zian stepped forward and interrupted the coming - of - age ceremony that was about to resume. "Your Majesty, please wait. I have something important to report!"
"What is it? If it's not urgent, please wait until after the coming - of - age ceremony."
"Your Majesty, the matter is very urgent. It's about the recent murders in the palace. I've found some evidence."