Chapter Ninety-Nine: Prime Minister Shen's Trick
At this point, Shen Shuang'er knew that Bai Lichen really didn't have any feelings for herself.
As the daughter of the prime minister, how could Shen Shuang'er endure this situation, she immediately hated Mu Qing in front of her, and wished to crush Mu Qing's bones and scatter ashes.
So she found her father about this matter, that is, Prime Minister Shen.
Shen Jinshi is already very old, and there is only such a concubine, so she is naturally very fond of her.
He knew that his daughter had always liked Bailichen very much, but Bailichen's body had always been very bad, so he didn't let his daughter marry Bailichen.
I didn't expect that things had developed to the present, and Bai Lichen's status would actually jump up.
Now in the court, on the contrary, the people who stand on the side of the three princes far exceed the people who stand on the side of the crown prince.
Although many veteran noble families are still on the side of the prince, in terms of strength, they are still not comparable to Bailichen.
So far, he is happy to see his daughter getting close to Bailichen, but his daughter is crying to him, saying that the third princess is suppressing him and not asking her to approach Bailichen.
"Daddy, it must be that Mu Qing who is saying bad things about me behind my back, that's why it's like this, otherwise how could His Royal Highness the Third Prince get to this point now, I grew up with His Royal Highness the Third Prince since childhood!"
Speaking of this, Shen Shuang'er cried more and more fiercely.
If it weren't for her father looking at the third prince and feeling that his life was short, so he didn't rush to approach Bailichen, how could she leave Bailichen behind and choose to find someone else?
But after such a long time, not only Bailichen's body and bones are getting better and better, but she has not found a man who is more suitable for her than Bailichen.
"This Mu Qing is just the daughter of a four-rank petty official, how dare she be so rude to the girl in our Prime Minister's Mansion, do you really think that after marrying His Royal Highness the Third Prince, she will soar to prominence."
On the side, the Prime Minister's wife, Xue's face, flashed a little dissatisfaction, and she hurriedly stretched out her hand to comfort her daughter.
Although her mother's family is not an official position in the capital, it is also entrenched and powerful, how can she see her daughter being bullied like this!
"Master, you have to be the master for our Shuang'er, this Mu Qing looks down on our Shuang'er, isn't it equivalent to looking down on our Prime Minister's Mansion!"
Xue's words made Shen Jinshi rub his forehead helplessly, he originally didn't want to care about this matter, but thinking that his daughter was being bullied, not to mention, if this Mu Qing gained power, what should the third prince do?
He is related to the queen's family, how can he get rid of the relationship?
If in the future, these three princes become the only candidates for the emperor, will there be a foothold for the Shen family above this court.
Thinking of this, Prime Minister Shen's eyes sharpened a little.
"Since she doesn't know the etiquette like this, she naturally wants to teach her a good lesson, but now that she is sick, the emperor is also watching, if we make a rash move, it is not so foolish for the emperor to know." Shen Jinshi thought for a while, "Shuang'er don't worry, my father will naturally help Shuang'er make the decision." ”
Ginger is still old and spicy.
Prime Minister Shen Cheng naturally couldn't cross the emperor and Bai Lichen's hands to Mu Qing's body, but he was able to move Mu Qing's mother's family, that is, Shangshu's family.
Mu Fu was originally a small official position, but he was suddenly named by the prime minister above the early dynasty, and Mu Chenghai was so frightened that he almost couldn't stand on his feet.
"Your Majesty, although this Lord Mu is just a small scholar, but in the past few years, he has collected countless fortunes, and he has secretly accepted bribes, although the amount is not much, but it has also corrupted the atmosphere of the court, if it spreads, how can it be good?" Prime Minister Shen pretended to be distressed.
"And this young lady of the Mu family is still the concubine of the three princes, if this news is known by the people, even the reputation of the three princes will be affected."
This move can be said to kill two birds with one stone, one is to suppress Mu Qing's mother and make her unable to raise her head in the prince's mansion.
The second is to beat the third prince in a row, telling him that his daughter can look at him, which is his blessing.
The emperor has always hated these things, and before Mu Chenghai could defend himself, the emperor was so angry that he directly ordered the person to be locked in prison, saying that he would choose a day for Dali Temple to have a good trial.
Although Bai Lichen knew that this matter was deliberately said by the prime minister, he also knew that if he stood up to help the people of the Mu family speak now, the emperor would only think that he was biased towards the Mu family, but he would not let go of these people more and more.
Therefore, Bai Lichen above the court was very indifferent, and he didn't even say a word of pleading.
And the remaining female relatives of the Mu family were imprisoned in their homes.
Mu Wan, who was originally a young lady, suddenly changed her appearance overnight, saying that her father's corruption and bribery were exposed, and the whole person fell to the ground.
Liu's face was not much better.
The mother's side couldn't help much, this was a matter of officialdom, but when he thought that if Mu Chenghai really fell, he and his daughter would have nowhere to go, so the Liu family was anxious and hurriedly packed his luggage.
"Mother, what are you going to do!"
Seeing that the Liu family desperately wanted to hide things underground, Mu Wan still didn't understand, and the Liu family gave Mu Wan a blank look.
"You are stupid, if your father is really arrested, he will be raided, and if there is no way to dredge up the relationship, we will be exiled, and if we don't prepare some money at this time, we will live on something in the future."
Liu's face was completely reflected, and the subordinates behind him saw that Liu's was like this, and they made a mess.
There are even people who plead for mercy to the ears of their hearts.
"Sister Xin'er, you are the most trusted maid by the side of the Third Imperial Concubine Niangniang, for the sake of me who served Niangniang before, you begged Niangniang, let me come out, if I am sold to that place, I will not be able to live."
The little maid cried and begged for her heart, but her heart was soft-hearted, and she couldn't refuse for a while, so she only said that she would go back and ask Mu Qing what he meant.
"The Mu family was put on the prime minister's book and said that it was corruption and bribery, and now my father has been put in prison?"
Mu Qing frowned.
She thought of the fact that Shen Shuang'er came to see her yesterday, and it seemed that all this was inseparable from Shen Shuang'er.
If it weren't for Shen Shuang'er, presumably the prime minister wouldn't have targeted him for no reason.
"It is estimated that the young lady of the Shen family said something in front of the prime minister, otherwise why would Prime Minister Shen bother to deal with the Mu family, it is just a scholar who has no power."
Xin'er is still a little worried, and so is Mama Chen.
"Niangniang, the old slave thinks that if something really happens to the Mu family, it will be very bad for Niangniang."
Mama Chen is the old man in the family, and she has always looked at these things very thoroughly, "If the Mu family really falls, Niangniang's mother's family is a big stain, even if His Royal Highness pities Niangniang and does not abolish Niangniang's position, I am afraid that I will not be able to compete with the young lady of the Shen family in the future." ”
Mama Chen could see at a glance who was the initiator of all this, and whispered in Mu Qing's ear to remind Mu Qing that she was afraid that Mu Qing would choose to be indifferent to this matter for the sake of the past enmity, but in fact, Mu Qing did not plan to do so.
She knows that in this era, the quality of a mother's family is important to herself, her mother's family can not have a high status, but if it is a criminal minister, not only her, but even Bailichen will be affected.
"This matter should still be discussed with His Highness, I can't do anything alone."
Mu Qing said this and was about to tell the people below to help him up and go to Bailichen when he heard the voice of the little maid outside.
It's Bailichen who is here.
"It's a coincidence that you came, I originally wanted to go over to look for you, but you came first."
"Your injuries are not healed yet, it's best not to walk around, how is it, how is it these days."
Bai Lichen seemed to be very concerned about Mu Qing's injury, and after Xin'er and Mama Chen saluted him, he retreated with interest.
Before leaving, Mama Chen also hinted at Mu Qing, hoping that Mu Qing could persuade Bai Lichen to help the Mu family get rid of the crime.
"Is it true that my father was corrupt and took bribes? I don't think he'd do that, but it's possible to take bribes. ”
Mu Qing knows Mu Chenghai's virtue, although he is a traitorous villain, but he is cautious.
Corruption has always been the emperor's most disgusting, even if it is just a little bit of corruption, it is a big crime to reach the emperor's ears, Mu Chenghai will not take such a risk.
"I've investigated, this matter is a little strange, it should be that the prime minister deliberately found someone to arrange it, but my father was very disgusted with this matter, so when the prime minister put the evidence in front of my father, my father immediately believed it, which is why he was pulled down before Lord Mu spoke."
Speaking of which, Bai Lichen did not forget to add a sentence.
"The situation outside is too chaotic these days, I can only guarantee that you will not be harmed in the house, if you don't want to have an accident, don't leave the house rashly these days."
Mu Qing nodded, and then asked.
"So what's going on in this matter, and are there any flaws in the evidence fabricated by the prime minister? Now our position is not very stable, if the Mu family really falls...... It's not just me, you're going to be affected too. ”
Seeing the other party's expression with great worry, Bai Lichen smiled comfortingly.
"That's it, don't worry about this matter, I know that you are very smart, and the same woman is different, but you still have to recuperate these days, and leave the rest to me to do."
Hearing Bai Lichen's words, Mu Qing did not refute it.
She couldn't interfere in the affairs of the court, so she could only ask Bailichen to help her find a way to wash away her grievances.
After the two of them talked a little bit, Bai Lichen left, his face a little heavy.
It might be a little difficult to do this time, and he had to start planning as soon as possible......