CHAPTER 348: CHAPTER 348: PUBLIC OUTRAGE BOILS OVER

Prince Zhan continued forward, hearing only such words.

How could he not be angry?

Staring intensely at the position where Princess Consort Zhan stood, he wished like a long whip, to strike Princess Consort Zhan dead on the spot.

Looking again at Yu Wenjie standing beside her, his fury grew even stronger.

This damned daughter, if it weren’t for her persuading her mother to seek a divorce upon returning, he wouldn’t have gone to make trouble.

Kicking Yu Wen Jia to death, now hearing it like a mountain call and a sea roar, seemed a bit terrifying.

He fought all the way through, then suddenly stopped the horse in front of Princess Consort Zhan.

He immediately scolded sternly.

"You lack virtue and conduct, yet you entangle and pester here, slandering me at will, it is a crime punishable by death!"

After saying this, he immediately cut a piece of his robe, threw it in front of Princess Consort Zhan, and said.

"Decades ago, I wanted to divorce you. If it weren’t for cherishing that little bit of affection, I wouldn’t have kept you till today. Who knew I was raising an ingrate! Hmph, today in front of the whole world, our marriage is like this robe, completely severed!"

Then he spoke to the attendants who came with him.

"Take this commoner down! Dare to spew nonsense and slander me in public, I must execute her to set an example!"

After these few words, the grievances in front of the Imperial City erupted instantly.

Truly a sight unseen for a long time!

Since the current Emperor ascended the throne, the Da Wei has enjoyed peace.

Even more so in Shengjing City, where even common thieves are unheard of.

Now, isn’t Prince Zhan the biggest thief?

He continually accuses Princess Consort Zhan of all the crimes, what’s his intention?

Everyone sees it clearly.

So those who were solitary brave immediately shouted.

"The Princess Consort is innocent, Prince Zhan must die!"

After this shout, everyone joined in the chant.

Inside, there was more or less resentment and trampling from the nobility.

Prince Zhan, who lived for over fifty years, had never been so humiliated.

He pointed at Princess Consort Zhan with eyes burning with anger and said.

"Take down this witch! Is this a rebellion!"

Each accusation was heavier than the last.

Just moments ago, he accused her of framing, now she became a deceiver of the masses.

Either way, it had already destroyed decades of shallow bonds between them.

Princess Consort Zhan looked up at Prince Zhan on horseback with tears in her eyes.

She couldn’t help but recall many years ago, he also overlooked her from horseback.

Except back then, they were harmonious like the zithers, and could ride horses and enjoy nature together.

But now, with all bonds severed, his face seemed unbearably detestable.

Yu Wenjie for a moment wanted to block her mother, to let her catch her breath.

But Princess Consort Zhan pushed her away, patted her shoulder, and gave a reassuring look.

She then took a step forward, using the loudest voice of her life.

Continuing to recite the remaining crimes of Prince Zhan.

At this step, Prince Zhan anxiously attempted to act himself.

A whip lashed out toward Princess Consort Zhan, but Yu Wenjie blocked it.

The whip was swift and vicious, immediately leaving a bloody mark.

The pain made Yu Wenjie suck in a cold breath.

Princess Consort Zhan was startled, immediately stopped her voice and said.

"Jie’er, are you alright?"

Yu Wenjie was naturally in pain, but this physical hurt couldn’t compare to the release of years of pent-up resentment in her heart.

The more Prince Zhan jumped in anger at this moment, the more advantageous it would be for them later.

So she gritted her teeth, supported herself, and shouted loudly.

"I am the rightful consort of the Second Prince of Xidi, by what right does a Prince of Da Wei wield a whip at me? Do you intend to break the many years of peaceful coexistence between Xidi and Da Wei? You may not fear in the capital, but what about the soldiers on the front lines! Have you considered the consequences?"

Her words were truly an attack on his conscience.

Among the people present, there were naturally those with family in the army, some stationed in cities close to Xidi.

Thinking that the peace of the world might be destroyed by Prince Zhan made them even more furious.

So they raised their arms and shouted.

"Heaven bless Da Wei, Prince Zhan must die!"

"Heaven bless Da Wei, Prince Zhan must die!"

The shouts at this moment were louder than before.

Previously, they empathized with Princess Consort Zhan, it was personal hatred.

Now they wished for Prince Zhan’s immediate execution, it was national enmity.

Though he did nothing yet, he was already nailed to the pillar of shame.

If Xidi and Da Wei truly tore open their relationship because of this, Prince Zhan would be the primary culprit!

This needed no further thought.

Seeing the situation, those who followed Prince Zhan were also scared.

They were only dozens, how could they withstand the will of thousands?

One retreat led others to retreat.

Soon, Prince Zhan was exposed before the crowd.

He was engulfed not just by the people’s anger, but also by their adherence to heavenly principles and moral norms.

Prince Zhan probably never imagined that in his old age, he would be stomped by the masses.

Not only stomped but also spat upon, cursed down to his ancestors of eighteen generations!

Such overwhelming hatred completely swallowed him.

Just when he thought he would be trampled to death, someone suddenly jumped out to "rescue" him from the crowd.

Seeing his last breath was still there, the people wanted to vent further.

But they were blocked by the Imperial Guard.

Then, the leader of the group, Lin Xingzhi, revealed the Emperor’s gold medal.

Loudly proclaimed.

"The Emperor has decreed, the matter of Prince Zhan shall be resolved under the law, he is summoned to the court immediately."

Then he respectfully said to Princess Consort Zhan and Yu Wenjie.

"Princess Consort, please."

"The Emperor is wise, he will surely bring justice to my son and to the people who have been oppressed by Prince Zhan Mansion for years!"

Princess Consort Zhan now knew how to leverage public sentiment.

As soon as she spoke, the people naturally shouted along.

"The Emperor is wise, grant justice to the people."

Then the gates of the Imperial City opened, Princess Consort Zhan and Yu Wenjie stepped forward, as for Prince Zhan, who had been trampled and spat blood several times, he was carried in by two guards.

In the grand hall, Princess Consort Zhan arrived with a heavy heart.

Everyone felt a moment of fear and hesitation towards this woman who had been silent and now struck fiercely.

Those allied with Prince Zhan naturally wished for Princess Consort Zhan’s immediate demise.

Otherwise, if the issues truly involved came to light, wouldn’t they also be implicated?

Those who did not collude with Prince Zhan were extremely delighted!

For instance, Fourth Prince and others, almost laughed seeing Prince Zhan’s battered and swaying form being helped onto the hall!

Let him be arrogant!

In the end, wasn’t he trampled by thousands and insulted by millions just the same?

It was truly satisfying.

But Prime Minister Lin remained expressionless.

Slightly nodding, as if Prince Zhan were not his brother-in-law at all.