Chapter 772: Confronting in Public (2)
Guo Yigui is a six-part scholar, the same as the deputy minister, he will also stand on Xiao Jinxuan's side, and this weight is also very heavy.
In an instant, Zhou Yi, who seemed to be supported by the Manchurian Dynasty and was about to ascend the throne, the situation of this meeting became precarious.
But if there is opposition, there will definitely be a voice of support, Meng Mian who has an upright personality and is difficult to turn back if he recognizes the reason of death.
, the prime minister of the dynasty, will become the backbone of supporting Zhou Yi.
I saw him point his hand at Guo Yi, and then said with a disappointed look in his eyes:
"Lord Guo, you and I have been officials in the same dynasty for several years, although there are always different political opinions because of their personalities, but in Meng Mian's heart, Guo Yi has always regarded you as a talent of the pillars of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and a good official who is loyal to the monarch and patriotic. But now that you have too much personal relationship with the regent, you actually regard Emperor Qi's own family as nothing, is it possible that you Guo Yi has made up his mind to support Zhou Xianyu as the emperor. ”
Meng Mian's unsmiling character, Guo Yi is such a free and casual person, and he really can't stand the sense of restraint that the other party brings him.
But if you really talk about it, Guo Yi doesn't hate Meng Mian, and admires the other party's talent and ability to govern the country.
But for Xiao Jinxuan, Guo Yi, who also trusts him very much, firmly believes that the other party and Zhou Xianyu are not for the throne, and they will plainly say that Zhou Yi is not a prince.
Now King Yongchang has come forward to testify, which has strengthened Guo Yi's determination to believe, so he can't help but shake his head helplessly, and said bitterly:
"Meng Mian, my Prime Minister Meng Da, we have been in constant friction over the years, but after all, the purpose is the same, we all hope that this court can be stable and assist Ming Jun Kuang to help Sheji. And if you look at Zhou Yi, a milk doll, why can't the regent ascend the throne and be the emperor, there is already an Emperor Wen who can't be pro-government, do you want to get an eldest princess to listen to the government and disturb the court before you are satisfied. Compared with Zhou Yi's bloodline, there is no doubt that the prince is the seventh son of His Majesty Emperor Ming. It is reasonable for me Guo Yi to support him, don't look at me with the eyes of a chaotic minister and thief. ”
As the so-called Tao is different, I see that there are still nearly half of the courtiers, standing on Meng Mian's side, obviously to support Zhou Yi to the end.
Xiao Jinxuan immediately signaled that Guo Yi didn't have to waste time and did a battle of words, and then she looked up directly at Zhou Yi who was standing on the half-waist stairs of the high platform, and asked with a serious expression:
"Zhou Yi, I'm asking you one last time, do you want to leave with me immediately, if you kid is still obsessed, you have to force yourself to ask for things that shouldn't belong to you. Then don't say that I don't want to think about our family affection for each other, and I must be strict with you. ”
The current situation has caught Xiangping's side off guard, and seeing that Xiao Jinxuan's momentum is unabated, he actually looks like he must oust Zhou Yi from power in public today.
Although Ji Lingfeng knew very well that this kind of occasion was not suitable for him to speak, it was more appropriate for Xiangping, the royal princess, to support the situation.
But looking at Xiangping, his face was already pale with fright, and under Xiao Jinxuan's cold gaze, his hands and feet seemed to be stiff, and he couldn't count on the future at all.
Even though the authenticity of Ji Lingfeng's identity as an internal servant had pushed him to the forefront, he still had to speak out and maneuver as much as he could.
"Princess Changde, do you know what you are saying now, if the identity of Prince Zhou Yi is really questioned because of your words, you are driving this innocent child to a dead end. Therefore, it is better for you to think clearly about the pros and cons, as well as the secrets that you do not want to be known, and this governor advises you to be cautious in your words and deeds. ”
The meaning of Ji Lingfeng's words, Xiao Jinxuan couldn't hear it, the other party was taking Zhou Yi's child's life and forcing her not to tell the truth.
But although Xiao Jinxuan's heart was dripping blood because of this sentence, in her mind, she recalled the late Emperor Ming.
Zhou Xianrui, who was like a confidant to her and rescued her in distress many times.
They did their best for the Great Zhou Dynasty, and the determination that they had done after death made Xiao Jinxuan unable to be affected.
Zhou Yi, a child, was able to become a prince back then, and this reason was planted by her.
So to understand this matter, no matter what the outcome, it is time for her to end it herself.
After taking a deep breath, Xiao Jinxuan stepped forward a little, then looked up at Ji Lingfeng, she snorted and said:
"You don't need to hint at me with words, don't you just want to say that my identity as Xiao Jinxuan is not visible. But today, I just want to make it clear in front of the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty that the so-called Princess Changde is the abolished concubine Xiao Jinxuan back then, and the Beirong royal family can vouch for me to testify. As for my appearance, it is true that some things have changed, but this carefree hairpin in my hand is the only one in the world, so that I can also prove my identity. ”
Xiao Jinxuan was in power in the harem back then, and she didn't like the pearls too much, so she dressed steadily and elegantly on weekdays, and often only used carefree hairpins to decorate her hair.
Therefore, there are many people who know this hairpin in her hairpin.
When the carefree hairpin was held high, everyone was in an uproar, and even the matter of whether Zhou Yi had the right to ascend the throne was left behind by everyone for the time being.
In fact, you can't complain about the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, and the royal family is so out of shape.
It was really Xiao Jinxuan's means of killing and clearing after taking power back then, and completely eradicating all the remnants of the Xue family, which was too shocking.
At that time, although the impact of the Xue family's rebellion was great, under the double iron fist of Zhou Xianrui and Xiao Jinxuan, the former dynasty and harem were not only chaotic at all, but also had clear political achievements.
Therefore, Xiao Jinxuan's three words always have a very special meaning for the hundred officials of the Great Zhou, while they are afraid of this woman, they have to be truly impressed by the other party's resolute methods.
But with Xiao Jinxuan, after saying her identity so frankly.
Immediately, some ministers thought of Zhou Xianrui's violent death a few years ago, and then the wave of condemnation swept towards Xiao Jinxuan.
But in the face of all this, Xiao Jinxuan accepted it calmly, and asked with a contemptuous smile:
"Your Excellency, you know that a lie can be turned into truth by spreading falsehood. If it was really me who poisoned Emperor Qi back then, in order to assist Zhou Yi, a child, to usurp the throne, this reason would seem to be very sufficient. But now don't forget, the person who stood up to prevent this child from ascending the throne was me Xiao Jinxuan, so wouldn't it be contrary to the so-called reason why I killed the monarch a few years ago. So this is just an excuse for traitors to frame me, in fact, not only will Emperor Qi be poisoned, but even I will almost die at the hands of assassins. But instead of holding me here, but you can't help me Xiao Jinxuan, it's better to focus on the overall situation and think about today's enthronement ceremony. After all, I believe that all of you present do not want to support a child who is not of royal blood to become emperor. ”
Xiao Jinxuan dared to have a direct showdown, one was to use her identity as Zhou Yi's adoptive mother to explain that this child was not a royal person.
In addition, it is also because she knows very well that there are Zhou Xianyu leading soldiers standing by her side, even if she admits her identity, who has the ability to dare to touch her in the slightest.
Therefore, with Zhou Xianyu as the person to rely on behind her, Xiao Jinxuan was not afraid at all, and even looked at Ji Lingfeng and Xiangping and said:
"Emperor Qi's affairs are too far apart, and it is indeed difficult to distinguish between right and wrong, but Empress Dowager Chen's bones are not cold, and the heavens are clear, and there will be retribution in the end. Xiangping, do you know that when I left Yanqing Palace that day, two attendants hurriedly stopped me and begged me to save their lives, and do you know what they did? ”
Regarding the matter of Yanqing Palace, Xiangping was very taboo in her heart, so her expression immediately panicked, and her whole body trembled.
And under Xiao Jinxuan's wave of her hand, she saw two people dressed as chamberlains, who were really escorted to the front by the people from the Beijing military camp.
Then I saw Xiao Jinxuan pointing at the two of them, and then said with a chuckle:
"Xiangping, you have always claimed that you arrived at the scene after the Yanqing Palace went out of the water, but as far as I know, you also had dinner with Empress Dowager Chen before that. You may not know that bowl of chicken soup is delicious, but when you enter the dormitory, the two chamberlains of the imperial dining room have just finished offering chicken soup and are leaving, so they will take a clear look at you. Don't say that I randomly found others to slander you, they entered the palace to serve during the Ming Emperor's reign, and they had no contact with the regent palace, so what they said can be trusted. ”
The fire in Yanqing Palace and the deaths of countless palace people made everyone in the palace panic.
And the people in this palace are the most well-informed, after all, people who are not smart enough may have died a long time ago.
Therefore, the two old men in the imperial dining room quickly knew that something had happened in Yanqing Palace, and that there was obviously a problem with Xiangping.
These two waiters thought about it, and when they were used to intrigue and murder in the palace, they knew that those dead maids must have been eliminated because they hindered the eldest princess Xiangping.
Originally, Xiangping was thinking about persuading Empress Chen to support Zhou Yi's accession to the throne that day, but he didn't pay attention to the two servants who sent chicken soup at all.
But these two eunuchs in the imperial dining room were very worried, and they were even more worried that Xiangping just didn't free his hands for a while, and sooner or later they would take their lives.
So after pondering for a long time, after learning that Xiao Jinxuan, the regent princess, had a direct head-to-head competition with Xiangping, it was not that she was left behind.
Therefore, the two chamberlains, who were frightened enough, sought Xiao Jinxuan's protection, blocked the other party's way out of the palace, and told everything about the matter.
Originally, seeing the button falling from Empress Dowager Chen's hand and Xiangping's reaction, Xiao Jinxuan had already guessed the truth behind the arson, but she was suffering from no evidence.
And the appearance of these two chamberlains was as smooth as if God had sent them to her, and Xiao Jinxuan immediately took them out of the palace.
There were too many people who died in the palace that day, and there were two people missing from the imperial dining room, which would inevitably cause a lot of turmoil if it was usual, but the death of Empress Dowager Chen and the assassination of Zhou Xianchen were already panicked.
The imperial dining room was afraid that there would be chaos and burn themselves at this time, so they directly hid it and only reported that the two chamberlains died like those palace people who were inexplicably killed.