In the third year of Mingde's reign, the court was in turmoil and disasters suddenly occurred.
Xiao Yifang, the king of Biansha, and Yang Guangxiao, the protector of the capital, were imprisoned for treason and were handed over to the Three Justice Department for trial in accordance with the law. There are many doubts about this case. Both the cabinet officials and the sub-government found that the case was untrue and the evidence was insufficient. Everyone was doubtful, so the joint trial of the three judicial departments was temporarily shelved. The cabinet boss was well aware of the grievances involved, but still refused to sign to overturn the verdict.
Because the case had been shelved for too long and exceeded the legal deadline, the court restarted the review by the Three Legal Divisions in accordance with regulations. At the critical moment of the review, King Biansha's personal maid made a false confession, claiming that Xiao Yifang secretly amassed power and plotted rebellion when he was stationed in the northwest territory in his early years. The case was hastily finalized based on one-sided testimony. Xiao Xufang and Yang Guangxiao were unable to argue, and were eventually beheaded at the east gate.
At that time, Xiao Yifang's son Xiao Xunyuan was granted the title of Border Shahou and was suspended from his duties in a distant border county.
Everyone in the world thinks that the cabinet boss is watching indifferently and watching the destruction of loyal ministers, but they don't know the hidden truth.
There is no right or wrong in the court, but there are choices in people's hearts.
Purpose: In the whirlpool of power and conspiracy, personal sacrifices and misunderstandings often lead to irreversible tragedies of the times, asking about the choices and involuntary nature of human nature in troubled times.