Chapter 34: The Scales Begin to Tilt
Yaoling Palace.
The monarch Bo Geng's pen was paused, put it down, and looked at the inner officer, "What time is it?" β
The chamberlain replied, "If you return to Your Majesty, it is already in the middle of the day." β
Bo Geng glanced out the window, "Prince, are they still kneeling outside the door?" β
The chamberlain responded, "Exactly." β
"Humph!" Bo Geng snorted coldly, "One by one, rebellious! β
"Your Majesty is angry."
A beauty in a pink skirt brought a bowl of lotus seed soup and approached, "A country has endless official affairs to deal with, and there are countless worries in a lifetime."
Your Majesty might as well take a moment and drink this bowl of soup that clears your heart and calms your nerves. β
Bo Geng's face softened, and he said with a smile: "With Yuanniang here, I have cleared my heart a lot." β
With that, Bo Geng stood up and sat down on the couch with the beauty Xu Yuan.
The inner chamberlain saluted and withdrew from the outside of the hall.
Bo Geng drank half a cup of lotus seed soup and asked, "Yuan Niang, do you also think that I am bullying people in the matter of Princess Ling?" β
Xu Yuan smiled, "The concubine only saw the good intentions of a loving father. β
Hearing this, Bo Geng was silent, "Yuan Niang, is this sarcastic?"
I am not the only one of my children. β
"The concubine doesn't dare." Xu Yuan got up and knelt down.
"It's fine." Bo Geng helped Xu Yuan to get up, "You are in the same group as General Wu Lang's wife, and you have a little friendship with her, I understand."
Actually, I also know that if I do this, I can't stand the Wu Xiang clan.
But Jiao'er is the meat of my heart, watching her tea and rice without thinking, bent on death.
If she can't fulfill her wishes, I'm afraid she will really leave. β
Saying that, Bo Geng put down the soup bowl and lost his appetite anymore.
Xu Yuan pinched Bo Geng's shoulder, "Your Majesty is the king of a country, and he is also the father of a man, so it is indeed difficult to take into account justice and private righteousness."
The concubines are weak and don't want to see Your Majesty embarrassed, but they can only relieve Your Majesty a little bit of boredom and accompany Your Majesty to say a few psychological words. β
Bo Geng sighed and patted the back of Xu Yuan's hand, "That's enough." β
"Your Majesty."
The waiter outside the door suddenly spoke, "There is news from Dali Temple." β
"Say."
"Yang Hongmin, the golang of the Yang family, was wronged in prison with blood and committed suicide by hitting the wall."
"What?" Bo Geng's face was shocked, "Dead?" β
"Not yet." The chamberlain replied, "Fortunately, I found it early and was rescued."
But Yang Hongmin, who woke up, resolutely refused to take medicinal food, and even when he was unconscious, he said that he was wronged. β
"How can it be!" Bo Geng gritted his teeth, "He bullied my daughter, is it justified now?"
If he asks for death, you will let him die. β
"Your Majesty......" The waiter outside the door hesitated.
In the palace, Xu Yuan also caressed Bo Geng and persuaded: "Your Majesty, the concubine has no intention of interceding for the Yang family Goro.
But if this matter is big, I am afraid that Your Majesty and Princess Ling's reputation will be damaged. β
Bo Geng let out a sigh of relief and ordered, "Let people watch it well, don't let him have another accident." β
"Yes." The waiter outside the door then departed.
"Bastard thing!" Bo Geng swept the soup bowl on the table to the ground, "You dare to bully my daughter again and again!" β
Xu Yuan accompanied him silently.
It wasn't until Bo Geng's anger was half gone, that Xu Yuan said strangely while cleaning up the mess: "The concubine heard that the Yang family Wulang has always cherished himself.
Even if you go out for half a step, you have to bring a few strong men with you.
On weekdays, at home, I am also pampered, and I cry out for pain when I accidentally scratch the skin, and I have to call the doctor to prescribe medicine on the spot.
How could it be...... How can you be so determined to seek death? β
Bo Geng's slightly closed eyes opened.
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Morning meeting.
Bo Geng didn't rest well all night, and his spirit was naturally not good.
In addition, when Zaochen went to court, he saw that the crown prince, the king of Liu, Princess Yun, Princess Quan, and Wuchen were still kneeling outside the palace gate, and his mood was not much better.
"Something is playing, nothing is going to retreatβ"
The commander shouted.
Generally, if there is no urgent matter, or a major matter that cannot be discussed for a long time, it will not be specifically proposed at the court meeting.
Those who can go to the recital book are almost explained in the recital.
Just when Bo Geng thought that he could retreat from the dynasty soon, a figure stood up.
"Minister Gaofu, there is something to play Your Majesty!"
Bo Geng's face changed.
It turned out to be the elder of the two dynasties, and the prime minister of the Taifu was high-minded.
Since the time of his imperial examination, the other party has been a well-known big man.
Gao Fu is nearly 70 years old this year, and since two years ago, he has basically been in a state of semi-retirement.
It's just that Gao Fu has a prominent reputation and many protΓ©gΓ©s, and he continues to stay in the DPRK and has a lot of appeal.
Bo Geng kept it again and again.
I didn't look carefully today, but this Gao Taifu actually came to the court.
I am afraid that it is not easy to make Gao Taifu go to court and play.
"Mrs. Fu, please speak." Bo Geng straightened his body.
Gao Fu trembled and knelt down, and his voice was earnest, "Originally, this is Your Majesty's family matter, and the old minister should not talk too much."
The old minister is also a father, and he can also understand His Majesty's love for Princess Ling.
But that Wu Xiang clan was also married by His Majesty when Chrysostom gave her a dowry, so that she could marry from the scenery of Princess Yun's mansion.
After Wu Xiang and Wu Chen got married, they were very affectionate.
This marriage has been rumored to be a good story in Fuyue City, and even in the entire Yuezhao Kingdom.
And now, because of his selfishness in loving his daughter, His Majesty wants to force his wife to become a concubine, and even takes Wu Xiang's life.
Dare to ask Your Majesty, Princess Ling is the daughter of Your Majesty, isn't this Wu Xiang clan His Majesty's people?
Your Majesty, the foundation of a country is in the hearts of the people.
Your Majesty has cooled the hearts of the people in the world for the sake of his own selfishness, which is a big disadvantage.
Please think again, Your Majesty! β
Bo Geng was stunned in his seat.
The head was buzzing.
Gao Taifu's words were already very polite, but this influence was enough to affect the entire court.
And Gao Taifu said that the people have paid great attention to this matter, so it must have been in an uproar.
He couldn't help but look at the chamberlain beside him and asked softly, "Did anyone do anything to the Wu Xiang clan?" β
The chamberlain bowed his head.
Bo Geng understood.
He should have thought of it.
I just don't want to think about it and care.
Bo Geng sighed, and went down the steps to help the old lady, "Taifu is true, I will think about it." β
Gao Fu Lao burst into tears, "Your Majesty, the old minister's time to stay with His Majesty is running out.
During this time, Lao Chen always remembered the pure and kind words when His Majesty was the first prince, and his heart was full of emotion.
The old minister said something unpleasant, the first emperor chose His Majesty as the prince that day, not because of His Majesty's talent and ability, but precisely because of His Majesty's benevolence. β
Bo Geng's voice choked for a while, "Don't worry, Taifu, I will not forget the lessons of the imperial examination and live up to the people of Li." β
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"Mother...... ...... to my sister"
Princess Quan Bo Zhi came to her senses, but found herself lying on the bed.
"How did I get back?" Bo Zhi wanted to sit up, but felt dizzy and weak, and her limbs were heavy.
"Zhi'er, you have a heat stroke, so you can rest."
A kind voice rang out.
Bo Zhi turned his head to look, and his face couldn't help but be happy, "Concubine De, you're back!" β
Immediately, Bo Zhi was sad again, and tears fell straight down, "My mother is ...... her"
Concubine Shu De stroked Bozhi's face and looked kind, "Don't worry, I have already ordered the imperial doctor to prescribe medicine for your mother and concubine, it's okay." β
"Thank you, Concubine De!"
Bo Zhi struggled to get up, "And Sister Xiang...... It's the new wife of General Takero......"
"Alright." Concubine Shu De comforted Bo Zhi, "You take care of your body first, and I have me for other things."
Trust me, okay? β
Bo Zhi nodded with red eyes, "I believe in Concubine De." β