Chapter 447: Failed
As soon as King Huiqing asked, everyone focused their eyes on this stable woman again.
Wen Po was frightened, and shook her head again and again: "If you go back to Your Highness, the slave and maid are humble, and they are only entrusted by the first emperor to protect this letterhead." But where the new emperor is, the slaves and maids really don't know. β
"Hmph." Wen Xinlan took advantage of the unpreparedness, took off the sharp finger guard on the tail finger, held it in the palm of her hand and slowly walked to Gan Peilin's side.
Just when King Huiqing asked Wen Po something again, distracting everyone's attention. Wen Xinlan strangled Gan Peilin's neck with one hand, pointed her eyes with a finger guard, and asked, "Mrs. Prime Minister has done such a complete set of scenes, what do you want to do?" β
Gan Peilin did not struggle, but signaled Yanzi not to act rashly. "The Queen Mother said so, but she wronged the concubine. This Wen Po is a person specially selected by the first emperor, and she must be trustworthy. How can the concubine let her help with the drama. β
"On the same day, Princess Qingning gave birth, and there were many maids in the room. Why is this woman the only one to testify for you? Wen Xinlan then turned her gaze to the nurse: "And this maid is also your person." Since the emperor didn't cry when he saw you, the mourning family found such a servant to serve the emperor, and she also has the same ability as you, but it turns out that this is simply what you calculated. β
"Queen Mother, you always like to go around in circles so much." Gan Peilin did not deny that the nurse was not the person she planted, but just brought the topic back on track. "The most important thing at the moment is not the nurse or the stable mother, but where is the child of the first emperor and Princess Qingning!"
"Not bad." The Night Prince nodded his head: "That's the key. β
The courtiers also begged the Empress Dowager to hand over the real emperor.
"From beginning to end, there is only one emperor, how can it be true or false." Wen Xinlan was displeased, and her armor was about to pierce Gan Peilin's eyes. "You don't sow discord here, and play with the relationship between the mourning family and the ministers. Gan Peilin, why is your heart so vicious? β
"My husband is dissatisfied with your wolf ambitions, so he will risk escaping from the imperial city and going straight to Jiyang to control the situation for the imperial court. But you say that he has absconded in fear of sin. I am dissatisfied with you using the son of the people to confuse the public and pretend to be the new king, so that you stay in the palace alone, but you say that I am vicious and provoke the ministers...... Queen Mother, why don't you think about it, where is the real blood of the first emperor. While Gan Peilin spoke, he raised his right foot and stomped on Wen Xinlan's toes, and slapped Wen Xinlan's nose with his elbow.
This action is clearly practiced, so sharp.
As soon as Wen Xinlan lowered her head at the moment when her feet hurt, her nose was sore, and in order to cover the sore spot, her armor fell to the ground.
Gan Peilin smoothly broke free from her control, but took an aggressive step forward and looked at her face to face. "You threatened the concubine to stay in Liuxin Xiaozhu, and you used Princess Qingning's child as a bargaining chip. You know that the concubine is nostalgic for the old, and the things of the past are ashamed of Princess Qingning, and she will inevitably bow her head to you for this child. But herein lies the problem. β
Gan Peilin took a sharp step towards her.
Wen Xinlan subconsciously took two steps back, covered her nose and asked, "What are you going to do?" β
"The Queen Mother is so defensive, and she is a meticulous and ruthless person. If that child is really in your hands, how can you keep him for me to try to save him? Gan Peilin raised his chin slightly, and a trace of compassion flashed in his eyes: "Presumably, the safest and most foolproof way is to let him never become a threat to you to make fakes." Therefore, when the Queen Mother calmly took the child to blackmail the concubine, the concubine must be sure that you must not have found the child. β
Having said that, a slender woman came with a child in her arms.
Everyone present couldn't help but be stunned.
"Sunny ...... Qing Niang ......" King Huiqing showed a surprised expression, and he sent people everywhere to find Qing Niang's whereabouts, but there was no news.
This woman would actually hold the child of the first emperor and appear in this hall.
"Originally, I didn't know that Princess Qingning actually entrusted her own flesh and blood to an ordinary woman who was doing business." Gan Peilin hooked his lips: "I have to thank the Queen Mother for imprisoning me in Liuxin Xiaozhu." I found that many of the clothes that Princess Xuanting left there were all handmade by Qing Niang. During that time, Princess Qingning and Princess Xuanting were very close, so the concubine had this bold speculation, but I didn't expect Qingniang to be really a crucial figure. β
Gan Peilin nodded to the swallow on the side.
Yanzi walked over in person and helped Qing Niang unwrap the child's swaddling clothes, and sure enough, on the chest, there was a cinnabar mole in the shape of Shi Yeguo.
"yes, that's it." Wen Po only glanced at it, and her eyes lit up. "This was jointly stabbed by the first emperor and Princess Qingning. At that time, the prince was crying because of pain, and Princess Qingning was also very reluctant, and tears kept rolling in her eyes. β
Swallow held the child to Baiguan for inspection.
Many people privately discussed that this child was indeed more like the first emperor than the new emperor.
The folk girl returned the child to the court, and she had no worries. From then on, there will never be a Qing Niang in the imperial city, and there will never be a Qing Niang's embroidery workshop again. She bent her knees slightly, saluted the Queen Mother, and then slowly retreated.
Outside, Huo Qing's people responded and quickly took Qing Niang away from the deep palace.
"Does the Queen Mother have anything else to say?" Gan Peilin only picked up the child from Yanzi's arms at this time.
"The queen mother used the son of the people as the prince, and made a big joke." Cao Yixun's weather-beaten face now only has a cold and arrogant look: "This behavior is full of civil and military affairs, and everyone will be punished." It can be dealt with as a conspiracy. β
"What Cao Taishou said is extremely true." King Yeqing was also cross-hearted, and said: "As the prince regent, the minister proposed to remove the queen mother from the power of listening to the government, and asked the queen mother to be imprisoned in Changning Palace for the crime of treason. When the emperor grows up, he will take care of this matter himself. β
"Reconsideration." King Huiqing did not hesitate to respond to King Yeqing's proposal.
And at this time, Wen Xinlan just raised her head and laughed: "Since you don't let the mourning family live, why should the mourning family let you live?" Today, a rebellious party broke into the Golden Palace and slaughtered hundreds of officials. Fortunately, Yu Linwei swore to protect him, and the mourning family and the emperor were lucky to escape. You, and the one that you hold in your hand, will die. β
As soon as Wen Xinlan's words fell, she pulled out her blades one after another.
King Huiqing was angry but lifted the knife: "Is the Queen Mother going to slaughter the palace?" β
"You are a bastard who eats inside and out, and has more than enough success and more than failure, what qualifications do you have to ask about the mourning family." The Queen Mother turned her face ruthlessly and made a killing gesture.
His men immediately swung their swords at King Huiqing.
The civil officials in the main hall were all so frightened that their faces were bloodless, but the military attachΓ© volunteered to surround them and began to deal with the queen mother's people.
That's when something strange happened.
Many smoking things were thrown into the temple from the windows, through the gates, and even from the rooftops.
There was only thick smoke, but no fire could be seen. In less than a moment, the entire hall was shrouded in smoke, so thick that it was impossible to see the other party's face clearly.
"Fight quickly, leave no one behind."
The man's voice was somewhat familiar, which made Wen Xinlan very uncomfortable.
This familiar voice once fascinated her, but now it made her extremely resentful.
"Gan Peilin, the mourning family knows that it's you, and the mourning family knows that it's all you!" Wen Xinlan stretched out her hands, like a blind man touching an elephant, wanting to find Gan Peilin's figure from among the many people. But when I touched it, I was either knocked to the side or touched the pillar, and I was embarrassed.
The farce continued until the Queen Mother's people were killed by Huo Qing's people one by one, and it lasted until the smoke on the Golden Palace dispersed, and there was a blood light, and then it quieted down.
King Yeqing asked his henchmen to send Wen Xinlan back to Changning Palace directly.
Wen Xinlan didn't move for a long time, and she didn't know where the golden hairpin on her messy bun had fallen. The phoenix robe dragging on the ground was already stained with blood, but it was still so dazzling red.
"Who dares to move the mourning family!" Wen Xinlan stared at her dissatisfied, bloodshot eyes, and was furious: "The mourning family is the queen mother!" β
"If the Queen Mother still wants to retain her last dignity, then hurry back to Changning Palace with the guards." King Yeqing didn't say anything polite to her: "Otherwise, the minister will let people directly tie you up and carry you to Changning Palace." Along the way, courtiers, eunuchs, palace maids can see it clearly. When the time comes, don't blame the minister for not knowing how to respect. β
"You dare!" Wen Xinlan gritted her teeth and said, "Don't think that the mourning family doesn't know that you are the one who is the obstruction." Otherwise, how could Jiang Yu's affairs be stabbed into the palace so quickly? You are two-faced, in order to protect your power, you are not less scheming. β
"People are ...... under the eaves of the palace," King Yeqing said with deep eyes: "There is always a last resort." Jiang Xiang returned triumphantly, and he would definitely not blame the courtiers. Queen Mother, you should save your worries and take care of your old age. β
Retirement?
These four words are like a slap in the face of Wen Xinlan.
Indeed, she is not very young. Thirty. But the emperor is in power, why should it take more than ten years. In the past ten years, she has been staying in the palace like a living dead, so it is better to have a good time.
"It's not tied up yet." King Huiqing suddenly urged.
The guards rushed up and tied Wen Xinlan up.
In the eyes of others, it may be that he doesn't want to take responsibility, so he can't wait for the Queen Mother to be sent away quickly.
But in fact, King Huiqing really saw the queen mother's thoughts. He couldn't bear to let this woman die in front of him like this, so he had to urge.
"Mrs. Prime Minister, it's better to find a secluded place, let's discuss ......"
"I won't leave the palace until my husband returns." Gan Peilin directly interrupted King Yeqing's words, and said with a solemn face: "Since I am the one who brings back the real new monarch, I must keep him safe." These days, I will personally take care of his diet and daily life. Of course, it is not involved in government affairs. β
After saying this, Gan Peilin bowed slightly towards him, and turned to look at Yanzi: "Return to the heart of Xiaozhu." β
"Take that kid with you." Gan Peilin was afraid that King Yeqing would kill the innocent child, so he specially instructed Yanzi.
"You take both of them away, so what will you do tomorrow morning?" King Yeqing asked unhappily.
"Naturally, I will bring the emperor. Wait outside the temple. Gan Peilin said.
King Yeqing thought about it, and before she could figure out how to stop her from taking the emperor away, the person had already left the Golden Palace quickly.
"This woman is really courageous." King Huiqing looked at Gan Peilin at this time, and suddenly felt that she was more suitable for the world than Wen Xinlan. With this thought, he instantly felt creepy: "If she can be a mother...... Isn't the country changing hands......"