Chapter 724: Monarchs and Ministers (2)
The princesses and concubines and the granddaughters of the emperor were all involved in the prison, and that's it. The Marquis of Jin Ning and the Hou of Zhen Yuanhou also fell into blood mold and were imprisoned together.
The last Yong'an Hou who was imprisoned in the prison, how miserable was the end?
"On that day, the second prince committed a serious crime of rebellion, and the Marquis of Yong'an could not escape the blame. That poison was indeed offered by the Marquis of Yong'an. As for whether there was instigation and movement, no one dared to be sure if they had not heard it with their own ears. ”
Wei Guogong said lightly: "However, the emperor said that there is, that is, there is." Yong'an Hou also died unjustly. ”
"The eldest prince, the fourth prince, and the fifth prince joined forces to assassinate the prince, and Zheng Jieyu and Concubine Wei Xian assassinated the queen, this is conclusive evidence. Whether the Marquis of Jinning is secretly involved in the future, it depends on whether the queen is willing to let go of the Zheng family and the Wei family. ”
Jingguo Gong's heart froze, and he glanced at Wei Guogong: "You mean, the queen will take advantage of this matter to kill?" However, the queen mother used to be the softest......hearted"
Wei Guogong's eyes flashed, and he lowered his voice: "The past is the past, and the present is the present." ”
"In the past, there was an emperor, and the emperor blocked any wind and rain. Now that the emperor has died and returned to heaven, and the dragon body is still buried in the coffin, the princes and concubines dare to attack the crown prince. If the queen's methods are not tougher, before the prince recovers, the hearts of the people inside and outside the palace will be completely dispersed. ”
From the perspective of people's stability, even Wei Guogong also hopes that Queen Pei will be firm and fierce and deter the young people in the palace.
However, this does not mean that he is happy to see Empress Pei attack important ministers.
Yasukuni's mind spun quickly, and he whispered urgently: "Early tomorrow morning, we will go to see the empress." Ask about the Marquis of Jinning and the town of Yuanhou. ”
Wei Guogong nodded.
Emperor Xuanhe was an autocratic emperor, moody, and powerful. The ministers were both shocked and frightened by Emperor Xuanhe. I am not so in awe of the weak Empress Pei and the generous prince.
Duke Wei and Duke Jing probably didn't notice it, when they mentioned Queen Pei, they were a queen, and they didn't even bother to add the word Niangniang. There's really not much respect.
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The next morning, just after dawn, the Duke of Weiguo Jingguo called the Shangshu of the Ministry of Officials to come together.
The official department is the head of the civil officials, and he is also the minister of the Emperor Xuanhe before his death. However, the Duke of Wei Guo and the Duke of Jingguo made it clear that he couldn't fight two by himself, so he simply stood aside silently.
He Qi still stopped the three of them.
Words are not speculative for more than half a sentence. Wei Guogong relied on his identity and refused to fight with He Qi anymore - mainly because it was too embarrassing to fight.
Fortunately, Queen Pei met the three of them today.
Empress Pei's weak body was filled with strength at some point.
Empress Pei sat upright on the chair, her back straight. His face was still pale, but his eyes were exceptionally bright: "The prince is indeed awake." However, there is still residual poison in the prince's body, which must be slowly removed and recuperated. I can't stay right now, and I can't worry about it. ”
"This palace has decreed that no one should disturb the prince."
"Commander He acted on the orders of this palace, and if there is a crime, the three of you might as well record it on the head of this palace. If you want to settle accounts, it will be borne by this palace alone. ”
The tone was unprecedented.
Rao is the Duke of Weiguo and the Duke of Jingguo couldn't stand such words, so they each bent down and bowed their heads to ask for guilt: "The old minister has no intention of being dissatisfied, please calm the queen's anger." ”
Empress Pei's eyes swept away, and her voice was faint: "It's good that you are not dissatisfied." Hongu was so anxious that he didn't sleep well all night. I'm always worried that a few of you will be unhappy and angry with the prince. ”
As a courtier, how can he be qualified to anger the prince!
The three of them had to apologize again: "The old minister doesn't dare!" Please calm your anger! ”
Empress Pei's eyes fell on the faces of the three important ministers, and she let out a long sigh: "Orphans and widows, it is not easy to keep the country left by the emperor. The prince was too kind-hearted and soft-hearted, and he was defenseless against his brothers, so he was plotted and almost lost his life. ”
"This palace almost lost her life at the hands of Zheng Jieyu and Concubine Wei Xian, and even Cheng Taiyi Yu and the beauty were seriously injured. It can also be seen from this that the word soft-hearted is absolutely unacceptable. ”
"If there is anything in this palace that is not said to be inconsiderate, for the sake of the emperor, you should take care of this widow in this palace!"
With one mouth, even the dead Emperor Xuanhe moved out.
Calling herself a widow is undoubtedly ridiculing the courtiers for being aggressive~aggressive~forced~ people, and has the intention of despising and bullying the queen.
The three of them had to kneel: "The queen mother said these words, it really tormented the old minister. ”
"The old minister is loyal to Da Chu and has never been subservient. I don't dare to offend Niangniang and His Royal Highness the Prince. Please Niang Mingjian! ”
"Niangniang is broad-minded, the old ministers have something wrong, please forgive me."
The three old ministers are also two hundred years old. All of them had white hair and beards, and they knelt tremblingly in front of Queen Pei to plead guilty.
Queen Pei didn't say anything, and let the three of them kneel for an hour before the three of them were helped up.
After showing his might, it is to be appeased.
Empress Pei said softly: "The palace has to take care of the crown prince, and the emperor's funeral and burial will have to be entrusted to you." You are all the ministers of the humerus of the court and the pillars of Great Chu. With the three of you supporting, this palace is also at ease. ”
Wei Guogong was the first to give his hand: "The old minister receives the order, please rest assured, the old minister will do his best." ”
The Duke of Yasukuni and the Ministry of Officials also bowed their loyalty: "The old minister must do his best to share the worries of the mother and His Royal Highness the Prince." ”
Empress Pei's eyes showed a little tiredness, and her voice was much gentler: "This palace is going to accompany the prince, so I won't say much." If there is anything in the court, the three of you will discuss it. If an opinion cannot be agreed, a letter will be sent to the palace. ”
"This palace doesn't know much about government affairs. However, if there is anything, this palace will definitely support you. ”
After saying this, Queen Pei left.
Leaving three old ministers who looked at each other and were defeated.
The official Shangshu coughed: "How about we go to the mourning hall?" ”
What if you don't go?
I still want to visit the prince, but I can't!
Wei Guogong snorted from his nose and took the lead in walking.
Yasukuni followed with frustration.
Last night, he and Wei Guogong were still thinking well, and when they met with Queen Pei, they first asked about the prince's physical condition, and then asked Jinning Hou Zhenyuan how to deal with it. The attitude should be tougher, and let Empress Pei move Jinning Hou Zhen to the prison of the Criminal Department, and the Criminal Department will judge and convict.
The courtiers were guilty and were locked up in the palace prison, which was unreasonable. This kind of unhealthy trend must be stopped, and one such example is enough for Yong'an Hou.
It's a pity that Queen Pei used both soft and hard, and they didn't even let out a fart, so they were defeated.