Qingluan's performance during this period did satisfy Jiuqing, and even the emperor praised her, thinking that this woman was worthy of being a great task, but her trip to Xunzhou unexpectedly changed her destiny.

This was something that even King Chen did not expect.

The atmosphere in the book pavilion became a little stagnant. Jiuqing's eyes turned slightly, and he looked at the King Chen who was still kneeling, and said lightly: "Prince, please get up. I know the loyalty of the emperor and I also know that the emperor has always taken the responsibility of protecting the southern tribe as my responsibility, so Qingluan's affairs have nothing to do with the emperor, and I am not a person who does not distinguish between right and wrong."

"Your Majesty." King Chen lowered his eyes and looked at the brick floor of the Baiyu Palace, his voice still remained indifferent and without ups and downs. "Qingluan is the woman I brought back to the palace. The moment I stepped into the palace, her affairs were already tied to me, and I could not stay out of it."

Jiu Qing frowned when she heard this, her tone was slightly cold, and she unconsciously brought the dignity of the emperor: "What does the emperor mean? If I force me to let Qingluan go, do you want me to send my emperor to the Ministry of Justice together?"

"I dare not." King Chen said, "But I can be sure that Qingluan knows nothing about all the conspiracies. Even if her identity is somewhat suspicious, it is because of the plot of the pusher behind her. However, as the Emperor said just now, Qingluan is just a weak little girl, and she is afraid that she can't stand the way of interrogation of the Ministry of Justice."

"Brother, I just do my business according to the rules." Jiu Qing said, "I can't change the laws of the Southern tribe just because she is a weak little woman."

"But there is also one law in the Southern tribe. If a person suspected of being guilty has not been convicted, his parents, brothers and sisters can guarantee him, but he must be willing and can be dealt with more severely."

After the words came, Ye Jin subconsciously frowned, obviously not expecting that King Chen would say such a thing.

He thought... King Chen was at best just to justify Qingluan. After all, he had always been a selfless person and could not break the law by knowing the law. Similarly, he could not cover up for personal gain.

However, he never expected that King Chen actually... what he meant was that he was willing to commit crimes on behalf of Qingluan?

But Qingluan is innocent.

The corners of his mouth twitched, Ye Jin turned his gaze and quietly pinched his wife's shoulders, saying nothing.

"There is one of the laws of the Southern tribe, and I also understand the meaning of the emperor's brother." Jiu Qing felt comfortable being served by Ye Jin, so he simply relaxed and leaned on the chair more and more. He sighed heavily, "The conspiracy and rebellion have always touched the king's nerves. Every time he encounters such a thing, innocent people will inevitably be involved. In order to avoid killing innocent people by mistake and create more bloody cases, the ancestors and emperors formulated a law that can be forgiven under special circumstances, which means that on the premise that the person involved is not guilty can prove that he is guilty, if there is a parent, brother or boss who is willing to guarantee his life, there is no room for tolerance beyond the law."

"But the crime of rebellion has always implicated the nine clans, so the so-called scapegoat guarantee for father and brother has become an empty talk. As for the boss... even if he is willing, he must have enough prestige and weight in the court. Of course, the weight and prestige of the emperor are beyond doubt, but does the emperor know the meaning of scapegoat guarantee?"

Ye Jin frowned, scapegoat?
Chapter completed!