Instead, he secretly recruited a private army, wantonly trampled on human lives, and even harbored treacherous intentions, attempting to rebel.

His words were filled with anger and condemnation, plunging the entire court into silence.

Then, Prime Minister Lin took out a thick stack of memorials from his bosom and threw them forcefully to the ground.

These memorials were scattered all over the ground, falling like snowflakes.

Each memorial represented the Crown Prince's crimes, and they were exposed one by one without any concealment.

Lin Xiang's tone grew increasingly impassioned as he continued:

"These are all crimes committed by the Crown Prince. The evidence is irrefutable and undeniable! We implore Your Majesty to investigate thoroughly and uphold justice for the people!"

At this point, Prime Minister Lin stood up and glanced at Emperor Qing, his eyes firm and full of justice.

His gaze revealed his concern for the country's future and his commitment to justice.

Then, he slowly turned around and once again scrutinized the hundred officials behind him.

Every official felt his authoritative gaze, as if it were conveying a silent power to them.

Lin Xiang's voice was impassioned and powerful:

"We beg Your Majesty, for the sake of the Qing Kingdom's foundation, for the sake of the people, and for the sake of all civil and military officials, to depose the Crown Prince and imprison him in the Imperial Prison for trial!"

After speaking, Lin Xiang bowed deeply, expressing his sincerity and determination in making this request.

His body trembled slightly, revealing his inner excitement and nervousness.

After Lin Xiang finished speaking, another group of officials stepped out of the queue. They walked steadily and solemnly to Emperor Qing and knelt down together.

The officials shouted in unison:

"We beg Your Majesty to depose the Crown Prince and imprison him in the Imperial Prison for trial."

Following this call, more officials echoed:

"I second the proposal!"

"I second the proposal!"

"I second the proposal!"

"I also second the proposal!"

"If Your Majesty does not agree, I am willing to die in this palace, just like Li Kai!"

These officials were all filled with righteous indignation, their eyes gleaming with unwavering determination.

They are willing to give their lives to defend the interests of the country and uphold the dignity of justice.

Such a scene is breathtaking and deeply moving.

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Those who came forward to second the motion were all Lin Xiang's protégés and former subordinates. They were loyal to Lin Xiang and had a deep friendship with him.

As the head of all officials, Prime Minister Lin had connections throughout the court and wielded considerable influence.

Therefore, the number of officials far exceeded that of the Third Prince's faction.

The officials who seconded Lin Xiang worked together with one heart and one mind, and their voices surged like a torrent, impacting the entire court.

At this moment, in the imperial court, Prime Minister Lin's sudden memorial made the situation unpredictable.

This sudden turn of events caught Emperor Qing completely off guard, and his face darkened.

The crown prince was utterly desperate, realizing that his position was on the verge of collapse.

Faced with so many impeachments from officials, he felt powerless to reverse the situation.

It's one thing for the third prince to target the crown prince, but why does Prime Minister Lin also target the crown prince?

Is it all because of one son?

Emperor Qing was somewhat puzzled, and wondered where the so-called evidence in Prime Minister Lin's hands came from.

In a flash of inspiration, I immediately understood.

He knew that the evidence in Lin Xiang's hands must have been provided by Chen Pingping.

"Yeah!"

Emperor Qing looked at Chen Pingping with a grim expression and roared:

"You crippled dog, I never imagined you would dare to betray me!"

"You are so brave!"

Emperor Qing looked at Chen Pingping, his voice icy cold, his eyes flashing with murderous intent.

At this moment, Chen Pingping stood there calmly, as if he had expected this scene to happen.

She showed no fear in the face of Emperor Qing's questioning and anger.

(Li Hao) Just then, Chen Pingping spoke up:

"Your Majesty, this old minister is utterly loyal to you and has no other intentions whatsoever."

Over the years, I have always served the imperial court and have never committed any act of disloyalty.

Upon hearing this, Emperor Qing couldn't help but sneer, "Hmph, you still dare to argue? And what about the evidence in Prime Minister Lin's hands?"

Chen Pingping smiled slightly and said softly:

“Your Majesty, those pieces of evidence were indeed provided to Chancellor Lin by me.”

But my purpose is not to betray His Majesty, but rather to use this opportunity to let His Majesty see the Crown Prince's true colors.

Emperor Qing frowned slightly, a hint of murderous intent flashing across his face. "Oh? Then why don't you hand the evidence to me personally? Why go through Prime Minister Lin instead?"

Chen Pingping explained, “Your Majesty, the Crown Prince wields considerable power in the court. If I were to directly present the evidence to you, it would likely be ineffective.”

As a high-ranking official of the court, it would be easier for Prime Minister Lin to attract His Majesty's attention if he were to denounce the Crown Prince.

Just as Chen Pingping finished speaking...

Princess Li Yunrui suddenly pushed open the door of Chaotian Palace and stumbled in, her face pale and her whole body trembling, as if she had suffered a huge blow.

Her eyes were vacant, her face streaked with tears, as if she had lost all hope and courage.

Li Yunrui knelt directly on the ground, her body trembling, her hands gripping the ground tightly, her voice trembling with sobs, and she cried out in heart-wrenching agony:

"Your Majesty, please do justice for my sister!"

Her tone was filled with despair and indignation, which made people feel pity for her.

Emperor Qing sat on the dragon throne, his sharp eyes revealing a sense of authority and decisiveness.

Seeing Li Yunrui's disheveled state, a bad premonition suddenly welled up in her heart, but things had already come to this point, so what difference did a little more make? She calmly said:

"Yunrui, tell me what grievances you have! I will take care of it for you."

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Chapter 54 The Eldest Princess's Finishing Blow, Emperor Qing Says He Is Not Threatened, Li Chengtian Kills the Crown Prince in Front of Emperor Qing

Li Yunrui raised her head, her eyes filled with tears, looking like a young wife who had suffered a great injustice, a sight that tugged at the heartstrings. She sobbed as she recounted her story:

"Your Majesty, you must do justice for me! Last night, when my sister was preparing to take a bath, the Crown Prince broke into Guangxin Palace and tried to assault her. If it weren't for my sister's fierce resistance, she would have been in danger."

Finally, a maidservant arrived, and the Crown Prince stopped, otherwise my sister might have been defiled by the Crown Prince last night.

Just when I thought the Crown Prince would leave, I never expected that he would see my maid's good looks and actually rape her to death right in front of me.

As he left, he threatened my sister, saying that if she dared to tell anyone about this, he would make me... he would make me be ridden by a thousand men and slept with by ten thousand men. "Boom!"

Everyone in the Chaotian Hall was stunned by Li Yunrui's words.

If Li Kai's memorial was like a firecracker, then Li Yunrui's words were like a nuclear explosion.

If this is confirmed, the crown prince being deposed would be the least of his worries; he might even be demoted to a commoner and exiled to the frontier.

The Crown Prince was shocked to see Li Yunrui falsely accuse him.

He stared at Li Yunrui with an incredulous expression.

I wanted to say something, but found myself unable to speak at all.

His body trembled, his eyes filled with anger and despair.

He never imagined he would find himself in such a desperate situation, being unjustly accused and framed.

Emperor Qing glared at the Crown Prince, his eyes filled with disappointment and anger.

He could not accept that his son would commit such a cruel act that violated ethics and morality.

Emperor Qing took a deep breath, trying to control his emotions. He knew he couldn't make a decision based on just one side of the story, but the anger in his heart was hard to quell.

The ministers in the court also began to discuss the matter, expressing their shock and indignation at Li Yunrui's accusations.

Some ministers began to question the credibility of Li Yunrui's testimony.

However, some ministers believed that Li Yunrui, as a princess, would not easily fabricate such a serious lie.

The entire Chaotian Hall was shrouded in tension and chaos, with everyone's attention focused on Emperor Qing, the Crown Prince, and Li Yunrui.

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