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The hour has just arrived, and the temple of heavenly grace is in the morning.

Just now, Mrs. Xiao made a generous statement, saying that Concubine Zeng Li was a demon concubine who brought disaster to the country and the people, comparable to Daji of the dead merchants, if she did not get rid of the future troubles.

And said: "That Concubine Zeng Li was born poor and extremely unself-loving, how can such a person stay in the harem?" If Your Majesty and your colleagues don't believe it, the old minister has witnesses in his hands. ”

The ministers who were not from their faction were originally silent on the sidelines, but they were all interested when they heard that Mrs. Xiao had witnesses in his hands. It must be outrageous to know what kind of person can prove that Concubine Zeng Li has an unbearable past.

"Taifu, you can't talk nonsense, it's about Concubine Li's reputation, you have to be cautious." Xu Guolao pretended to remind on the side.

"I, Xiao someone, have lived for more than sixty years and have never spoken nonsense," Mrs. Xiao is bent on avenging his beloved daughter, he is a literati temper, and he is upright and stubborn and will not turn, and he can't care much more at this time: "That Zeng Wan was originally a Youling who sang in the grass stage team, and she made a private agreement with the young class master there for life at a young age." Now that the man is in Duanwang's mansion, the emperor sent someone to call him, so he naturally knows that what the old minister said is not a lie. ”

In fact, when Mrs. Xiao spoke before, Zhong Ye felt a little strange, and couldn't stop looking at King Duan and the prince.

Because they deliberately concealed this matter from Mrs. Xiao, because even if this matter was to be known to the emperor, there must be a careful plan.

Instead of saying it directly and simply and rudely, they all know Mrs. Xiao's temperament, not to mention that he is in a restless mood now, and he is even more impatient.

Qian Qianyi also regretted his intestines at this time, he knew that he should not have accompanied Xiao Qingqing's brother Xiao Yuan to drink any stuffy wine.

It's all because he was soft-hearted, seeing Xiao Yuan's lonely and sad look, he couldn't bear to refuse, and was drunk by that guy. After drinking and spitting out the truth, he talked about the person Zhong Ye rescued.

After Xiao Yuan found out, he told Mrs. Xiao, and Mrs. Xiao said it directly in the morning court.

Mrs. Xiao insisted on seeking justice for her daughter, so she said this in public.

Who thought that the emperor did not have the slightest fluctuation, but was silent for a moment, and said: "Taifu, I know that you are very sad to lose your beloved daughter. But the heart is heartbroken, and the words still can't be said nonsense. I don't think I've heard what I just said, and if anyone mentions it again, I won't forgive. ”

Everyone looked at each other, and the emperor's intentions were already very clear.

As long as he is there, no one will want to embarrass Concubine Zeng.

"Your Majesty! The old minister ......, "Mrs. Xiao still doesn't give up, her face is red, and she will continue to fight for black and white."

"Taifu!" The emperor's voice became very stern: "I have ordered someone to bury the crown princess, the dead are the greatest, and the earth is safe." Why do you have to make trouble! Don't you even care about the safety of the Xiao family and the reputation of the crown prince?! ”

The emperor felt guilty about Xiao Qingqing's death, so although Mrs. Xiao was harsh, he didn't do anything to the Xiao family.

But the dignity of the emperor cannot be trampled on after all, not to mention that there is Concubine Zeng Li in the middle.

When the emperor said this, he not only seemed helpless, but also showed that his patience was running out.

In any case, Xiao Qingqing is dead, and the queen has been imprisoned, which is a fact that cannot be changed.

Concubine Zeng Li is the emperor's reverse scale, and no one is allowed to touch it.

Duan Wang pulled Mrs. Xiao's sleeve on the side and reminded him not to come hard.

Mrs. Xiao felt sad and humiliated in her heart, and there was a kind of despair that the general trend was gone.

"Mrs. Xiao, you are not in good health when you are old, and it is time for you to rest after dedicating your life to the court and the royal family." Seeing that Taifu Xiao did not speak, the emperor said: "From now on, you will be a servant!" It's good to spend a few years at home and live a leisurely life. ”

The emperor announced Mrs. Xiao's dismissal, and of course everyone understood what was going on, but it could be regarded as giving Mrs. Xiao a step down.

If Mrs. Xiao continues to be stubborn, there is no guarantee that there will be such an ending.

Mrs. Xiao froze in place for a long time before he slowly knelt down to thank him, his back hunched more than ever.

The emperor glanced at King Duan again, and his eyes were very complicated.

Of course, he knew that King Duan supported the crown prince, but he never expected that he would use such a means against Concubine Zeng Li.

Fortunately, Mrs. Xiao only said that the person was in the Duanwang Mansion, and did not mention Zhong Ye. Otherwise, Zhong Ye was afraid that he would be looked at by the emperor like this.

"Everyone, listen to it, you don't have to ask about my housework in the future. I have time to think more about how to govern the community and benefit the people. This is much more pragmatic than the former. The emperor said to everyone.

All the ministers agreed yes.

After the next dynasty, the emperor left first, and Mrs. Xiao couldn't support it and collapsed to the ground. Xiao Yuan and others hurriedly came over to help him up, only to see that his face was sallow and his eyes were blank.

"Yuan'er, you can also hand in your resignation! Let's go back to our hometown in Qingzhou. Mrs. Xiao's eyes lost focus, stared blankly, and muttered: "If you can save your life while you go now, I'm afraid it will be difficult later." ”

Xiao Yuan is a dutiful son, and when he heard his father say this, he immediately agreed.

In fact, he himself thought so in his heart, instead of staying in the court, it was better to be unofficial and light, and go back to his hometown to study and farm, but also leisurely.

My mother was devastated by the sudden death of her sister, and the capital had become a sad place. After returning to my hometown, I took care of it, and it seemed to be easier to recuperate.

Sure enough, after Xiao Yuan and his father returned to Xiao's mansion, they submitted their resignations the next day.

The emperor felt a little regretful, but he did not stop it, and rewarded a lot of pensions to Mrs. Xiao.

It's just that the Xiao family didn't accept the money, and returned it as it was.

Three days later, Xiao's family had already packed up and left the capital to return to their hometown in Qingzhou.

Then the emperor called King Duan into the palace, reprimanded him a few words, and ordered him to drive the so-called witness out of Beijing immediately, and not to talk nonsense, otherwise he would be punished for his crimes.

After such a toss, the ministers in the court did not dare to mention Concubine Zeng Li anymore.

There are even many people who saw the wind and took refuge under Concubine Zeng Li's door.

After all, although the crown prince is still in his throne now, Concubine Zeng Li is boundless and has given birth to five princes, so it is really hard to say what will happen in the future.

There are even some wishful thinking, thinking that even if they don't consider who will take over the unification in the future, just because Concubine Zeng Li is so favored now, there will definitely be no loss in flattering her more.

Of course, there are many people who are not used to it, but they are afraid of the power and dare not talk nonsense.

It was calm for a while, even if it was an illusion.