Chapter 413: Don’t Just Listen to His Side of the Story
Chu Qinghuang raised his eyebrows: "I really want to know who you are."
The banquet was silent, and the ministers couldn't help but murmur in their hearts. Since Her Majesty knew that the other party was the Emperor of Northern Frontier, she still spoke to him in this manner. Isn't she worried about offending Northern Frontier?
What if the Emperor of Northern Frontier gets angry and goes back to raise troops to attack and provoke a war between the two countries? With the current national strength and military strength of Xiqi, I am afraid it is not a match for Northern Frontier.
Duanmu Yu looked at Chu Qinghuang coldly, but suddenly fell into a dilemma.
If he revealed his identity, the king and ministers of Xiqi would have to be polite to him, and even treat him as a guest of honor, but this is very risky. What if Chu Qinghuang is polite to him on the surface, but secretly plots against him, then in his current situation, I am afraid it will be difficult to resist.
But if he doesn't say it, the crime of regicide will be even more difficult to absolve.
"Why are you silent? Aren't you going to reveal your identity to scare me?" Chu Qinghuang said in a light tone, "Are you trying to make up an identity temporarily, or do you have any concerns?"
Duanmu Yu frowned, his tone gloomy: "Why does Her Majesty think that I am the messenger who killed the monarch?"
"The results found by my shadow guards will not be false." Chu Qinghuang said, "It doesn't matter if you don't admit it. I will try all the eighteen tortures in the prison of the Ministry of Justice in turn. I believe you will explain everything clearly."
"You dare?" Duanmu Yu stood up. The pressure accumulated by his high position for many years made him look pretty good at this time. "I am Duanmu Yu, the emperor of Northern Frontier. I came quietly to send a blessing and congratulate Her Majesty on her birthday. I didn't expect to be regarded as an assassin. Her Majesty the Queen of Xiqi's hospitality really opened my eyes!"
After the voice fell, the banquet fell silent instantly
Chu Qinghuang looked at him with a sizing look, doubting his authenticity: "Emperor of Northern Frontier?"
Duanmu Yu nodded: "Yes."
"When the emperor goes on a diplomatic mission to another country, shouldn't there be a grand ceremony? How did His Majesty the Emperor come to Xiqi secretly alone?" Chu Qinghuang's expression was slightly indifferent, with a little suspicion, "His Majesty the Emperor said he would give me a birthday gift, could he mean to order an assassin to assassinate me? If so, I am really flattered."
Duanmu Yu's expression froze, and he said angrily: " Your Majesty, please do not frame me! The assassination of Your Majesty has nothing to do with me! "
"Emperor Duanmu, please do not get excited." Chu Qinghuang said calmly, "I still need to find out who the mastermind behind the scenes is. But the visitor is a guest. Since Emperor Duanmu has come to my territory, he is a distinguished guest."
As he said, he looked at the guards who were still holding Duanmu Yu, "Why don't you let the distinguished guest go?"
Chu Xuanyi lowered his eyebrows and took a step back. The guards who followed him to arrest people instantly let go of Duanmu Yu and retreated together.
"Emperor Duanmu, please take a seat." Chu Qinghuang raised her hand, "I wonder if His Majesty has any other important business besides congratulating me on my birthday?"
Duanmu Yu's leg hurt so much that he didn't feel anything about the friendly attitude of the Queen of Xiqi at this time. He said lightly: "Nothing else. I don't like to travel with a large group of people. It's too eye-catching. It's safer to travel light and faster."
"Since he is here to congratulate Her Majesty on her birthday, Emperor Duanmu will not come empty-handed." Prince Rong said, "I wonder what the gift from Beijiang is?"
Duanmu Yu frowned.
Gift?
The gift is the head of Her Majesty.
Little Xiqi dared to ask him to send a gift?
"Uncle, don't be rude." Chu Qinghuang said lightly, "Beijing has been paying tribute to Dongling for many years. I'm afraid the treasury is not abundant. It's normal for Emperor Duanmu to be a little tight on money. Don't be too demanding."
Duanmu Yu's face suddenly became ugly.
Prince Rong nodded slowly: "Your Majesty is right."
"Your Majesty is merciful. The situation in the northern border has indeed not been very good in recent years." Chu Xuanyi bowed, "But we cannot listen to his one-sided words. Unless he can produce a token to prove his identity, we cannot believe that the assassination has nothing to do with him."
"That's right." Chu Qinghuang nodded and glanced at Duanmu Yu casually, "Did Emperor Duanmu bring the token?"
Duanmu Yu said coldly: "Are you going to check my identity?"
"Verifying your identity is a necessary procedure." Chu Xuanyi said, "If the assassins all make up an identity like you, how can we distinguish the true from the false? If Emperor Duanmu can't produce the token, we can only treat you as an assassin."