Chapter 140: A Commoner Woman's Revenge on the Powerful (48)
Chapter 140: A Commoner Woman's Revenge on the Powerful (48)
"They are waiting for you, waiting for you to come home, waiting for you to avenge them. But they don't know that everything they have suffered was caused by you.
Can Li Chuan solve all the problems by just saying "forget it"? Have you ever thought about getting your memory back after losing it? Have you ever thought that there is someone in this world waiting for you to come home? "
"Enough! Doctor Shui, this is a matter between you and Li Chuan. Go and bring it up at today's banquet." Another general spoke.
Shui Zhizi smiled, with tears in her eyes but she actually laughed out loud.
She turned back, looked at the man with the highest status at the top and asked, "Really? I shouldn't say it at this banquet? Then, Your Majesty, where should I say it?"
"Where should I go to say that my fiancé was allowed to marry another woman?
Where should I say that someone burned down my home for their own selfish interests, burned my parents to death, and hid the truth?
Where should I go to report this? I want to report to the police, but no one dares to do anything?
Your Majesty, tell me, besides filing a complaint with the Emperor, what else can I do?"
The person being asked remained silent because it was he who granted the marriage.
Although Shui Zhizi was very sad, she actually began to have hope in her heart, because the emperor did not drive her out at the beginning. Was he still hesitating and thinking?
Shui Zhizi ignored the gazes of others, knelt down and kowtowed to the person above.
"I don't want any reward. I can hand over Mingyuan Hall and Kangning Hall to the court unconditionally. I can even pay the price for my offense right now. The emperor can also sentence me to death.
I only ask for one thing. I ask Your Majesty to find out who was responsible for the fire in my house. I ask you to bring the murderer to justice, no matter who she is or what her status is. "
The discussions gradually died down, and many people looked at Shui Zhizi with more admiration.
The truth is actually obvious and everyone knows it.
"What does this mean, Doctor Shui? It was just an accidental fire. So many years have passed. What is there to investigate? What can you find out?"
"I request the emperor to find out the truth for my parents. As long as you investigate, you will definitely find out. Everything that has been done will leave traces." This is Li Chuan.
"Your Majesty, considering Doctor Shui's contributions to our Yan Dynasty, please give Doctor Shui a chance to find out the truth." It was Prince Rui.
Some people also wanted to stand up and speak, some supported Shui Zhizi, and some supported Ying Wan'er.
At this time, the emperor spoke. "Shui Zhizi, I just want to ask you one question, why did you open Mingyuan Hall and Kangning Tower?"
Shui Zhizi trembled slightly. She knew that if she made the reasons for opening Mingyuan Hall and Corning Building sound more selfless, she might gain more favor.
"For today, for someone to listen to my grievances." Shui Zhizi chose to tell the truth.
It's not because she has principles and doesn't want to tell lies, but because Shui Zhizi knows that everyone she is facing is smarter than her, and if she tells a lie, others can see through it at a glance.
"So your kindness is not genuine?" The emperor seemed angry.
Shui Zhizi raised her head and said, "I opened Mingyuan Hall and Kangning Building for other purposes, but every good deed I did was genuine, without any pretense, and I was sincere when I saved people."
"What if I grant you a marriage with Li Chuan now and let you become Li Chuan's second wife?"
"I don't want to. I have come here only for revenge. I would rather die than marry Li Chuan." Shui Zhizi was anxious.
Silence, no one knew what kind of struggle the emperor was going through in his heart.
"Prince Rui, I leave this matter to you. You must tell Doctor Shui the truth."
Shui Zhizi's eyes lit up. If she handed it over to King Rui, would that mean she won?
"Your Majesty, no, everyone knows that Shui Zhizi is Prince Rui's man. It might not be appropriate to let Prince Rui investigate this case."
Shui Zhizi stood up suddenly and said, "I have only asked the emperor to investigate the case, and I have never said who the murderer is.
General Wei is trying to stop this girl from seeking justice. Is it because he knows the truth and the murderer?"
Shui Zhizi finished speaking, and knelt down again with a thump. "Your Majesty is wise, and I have no way to repay you. I can only hand over Mingyuan Hall and Kangning Tower to the court. Please accept them, Your Majesty."
Shui Zhizi knelt respectfully, holding the deeds and seals of Mingyuan Hall and Kangning Building in both hands.
Now everyone knows that Shui Zhizi was well prepared.
The emperor stared at Shui Zhizi for a long time before asking, "Doctor Shui has handed over his property to the court. What are you going to do next?"
"Your Majesty, I have never thought about it. I have never thought about living to take revenge. I only want to kill my enemies in this life. As long as I take revenge, my life or death does not matter."
Prince Rui closed his eyes. What's the difference between this and telling the emperor directly that you can let me die as long as you can redress my grievances?
Shui Zhizi actually found a good opportunity for revenge.
Because of her achievements in treating epidemics, she attracted much attention. Many officials in the court praised her highly, and the common people respected her even more.
Now that all the court officials are here, Shui Zhizi has spoken so clearly and decisively, if the emperor does not care about this matter today.
There will definitely be court officials who will stand up and speak up for Shui Zhizi. This matter will not be able to be let go so easily.
But what Prince Rui did not expect was that the Emperor would hand the case over to him for investigation. The Emperor must know who the real murderer is?
Is the Emperor no longer going to tolerate Ying Wan'er?
Or did the emperor feel that too much time had passed and that even if he investigated, he would not be able to uncover the truth.
But the emperor just didn't want Shui Zhizi to make a big deal out of the matter, so he decided to give Shui Zhizi an answer.
But with Shui Zhizi's personality, how could she just want a casual answer?
She probably already knew what was going on and had identified her enemy. She would not stop until she achieved her goal.
"Really? Then I want you to think about what you are going to do after redressing your parents' grievances."
Shui Zhizi looked up into the emperor's eyes, but saw nothing.
Shui Zhizi hesitated for a moment, then lowered her head and knelt down, "I will follow the emperor's orders."
Prince Rui closed his eyes helplessly again. This was clearly a deal with the Emperor.
As long as the emperor can help her get revenge, she will do whatever the emperor says.
King Rui really didn't know whether to say Shui Zhizi was smart or stupid.
She is smart. Every word she says is so straightforward that everyone can understand her threats and signs of weakness.
Call her stupid, but she is an orphan who has come this far step by step and can finally avenge her parents. No one can ignore her request anymore.
"Oh! That's enough. I will have someone investigate your grievances. Please leave now."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Shui Zhizi stood up and put the deed and seal back into her arms, then walked out of the banquet step by step under everyone's different gazes.
Walking up to Li Chuan, who was still kneeling and seemed to be in great pain and collapse, Shui Zhizi paused and said something to Li Chuan with an expressionless face.
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