On the eighth day of October, the second prince and Qi Fang got married.

This means that the second prince, who was powerless to fight back and was suppressed by the crown prince above the court situation, returned with a strong attitude with the support of Qi Shuai and Gu Tingjun!

The so-called house leak happened to rain overnight, and the East Palace had to face not only the problem of the strong return of the second prince, but also because of the matter of Jingci Nunnery, the East Palace was also involved.

Things have to start a few days ago, Gu Tingjun has been tracking down the matter of Jingci Nunnery, and there is no movement in Jingci Nunnery on the surface, just like an ordinary nunnery, but the underground "Jingci Nunnery" is still going on.

How can I walk by the river without getting my shoes wet, not to mention that Gu Tingjun has a lot of eyeliner in Beijing, so naturally he still found traces.

Jingci Nunnery is hidden in a mansion in the west of the city, ostensibly bought by a wealthy merchant, but in fact, every night, there are many wealthy businessmen and dignitaries, which naturally attracts the attention of others.

The next day, Gu Tingjun sent people from the Bloody Alliance to infiltrate it, and after some scuffle, he snatched his account book. And on the ledger is a lot of news, not only the names of the dignitaries who came and went, but also the secrets they confided in after drinking, and the list of those who participated in the "Jingci Nunnery".

After getting this list, Gu Tingjun immediately reported it to Emperor Zhou, who immediately ordered the arrest.

After the matter was revealed, the people of Jingci'an naturally wanted to evacuate as soon as possible, but their speed was still one step slower, most of them were arrested, and the place was also sealed.

Because I don't know how few people are on that list, what the secrets of those people are confiding, and whether they are involved, for a while, people in the capital are panicked, and they are constantly moving back and forth, just to see if there is the latest news, whether they are involved.

And the people who come and go to the East Palace are endless, because the person who has the most direct relationship with Jingci'an is the crown princess Zheng Peilan. The original forced women in the Jingci Nunnery also expressed their grievances, and the heinous actions of the Jingci Nunnery were publicized to the public and suffered a lot of criticism. The hosts who forced Liang to become prostitutes were naturally brought to justice, but because of the princess involved, they also received a lot of accusations.

In addition to the crown princess, there are naturally other noble ladies involved in the golden nest of Jingci'an, but the candidates have not yet been announced, and those who have been exposed because of this matter are naturally anxious and hurriedly come to the East Palace to discuss countermeasures with the prince and his wife.

This day has made people panic, all parties have appeared one by one, and the situation in the capital has never been more tense.

Huainan Palace, Xiaoxiang Garden.

"How do you think Your Majesty will deal with this matter?" Su Ju'an asked, there are not many people involved in Jingci'an, but there are many people who have traveled to Jingci'an, is it possible to serve so many ministers in one pot?

"I have already released the news that Zheng Peilan is one of the masterminds in advance. Gu Tingjun thought for a while and said, "But this matter is related to the reputation of the royal family, although Your Majesty knows it, but he will not deal with Zheng Peilan." I guess that the other people will definitely not be able to escape, and they will be dealt with severely, and they will take the blame for Zheng Peilan, and Zheng Peilan will be taken out of this matter. Zheng Peilan will not be involved on the surface, but in terms of reputation, she already stinks. ”

After a pause, Gu Tingjun continued: "Which of these ministers doesn't have their own secrets? Your Majesty will naturally turn a blind eye, and it is impossible to dispose of all of them, which will not help stabilize people's hearts. How to eliminate the impact of this matter as soon as possible, and to be able to give an explanation to the people, this is what His Majesty is thinking about now. ”

Su Cheng'an bit her lip lightly and said, "If Zheng Peilan is allowed to escape from this matter easily, it will be too cheap for her." ”

"This matter may not be investigated, after all, this is the face of the royal family, and it can't be ruined by her. But His Majesty may not find it from other aspects, and always has to give everyone a passable explanation. Gu Tingjun said, "No matter what, because of the exposure of this matter, it is already very difficult for Zheng Peilan to become the queen." ”

"As long as the truth of this matter can be revealed, so that those who died innocently can have an explanation. Su Juan said.

Gu Tingjun hesitated for a moment and said, "Tang An, in fact, Your Majesty has always wanted to have a meal with you. ”

Su Tang'an paused slightly, since the last time she first went to the palace from Yuguo, and met Emperor Zhou once, it has been so long, she has not stepped into the palace again.

"What's good to eat with me?" said Su Ju'an with a lack of interest.

"He's your father after all. Gu Tingjun said, "Over the years, I have been sorry for you, and it is normal to want to see you." It's just a meal, so you can eat with him. ”

"Another day. Su Tang'an said lightly, "Wait until I have that idle time." ”

The next day, above the court, many courtiers were open-minded, and many people were trembling, for fear of being implicated recently.

Long live the mountain, Emperor Zhou let everyone calm down, but his face seemed to be covered with a layer of ice and snow, he glanced at everyone coldly, and ordered the ministers involved in the matter of Jingci'an to be brought up, and reprimanded them in front of everyone. Then he ordered someone to pull them down and put them in a prison, waiting for them to fall, and naturally their relatives.

And the development of things was really expected by Gu Tingjun, although Zheng Peilan was the mastermind, she pushed several members of the Zheng family out to blame, saying that Zheng Peilan didn't know anything, she was completely blinded, and this matter had nothing to do with him.

After reprimanding those people again, Emperor Zhou still glanced at everyone with a cold face, and said coldly: "Do you think you will be fine? As important ministers of the imperial court, look at what good things you have done! I feel ashamed for you! Do you still look like a scholar?"

Then he ordered someone to push up a cart of letterheads, and said: "These are all evidence of your entry and exit from Jingci Nunnery, and what you said at that day and moment is recorded in the book." I haven't seen these things, and I won't read them! But you yourself should be ashamed, you have lost the dignity of a scholar!"

Emperor Zhou ordered the eunuch to bring a brazier, burned all the letter papers in front of everyone, and said: "No one is clean, I don't know what to do this time, but if there is a next time, you just wait to cut off your head!"

"The ministers are guilty. The ministers knelt down and pleaded guilty.

Emperor Zhou waved his hand and said: "Get up, I hope you have really learned a lesson! You must remember that you were originally here to be this official, for the sake of the people, for the sake of the country, for the sake of the country, for the meritorious service, for the eternal fame rather than the sound of dogs and horses, and in the future you will be set on the frame of shame and be scolded by all generations!"

"Ministers, remember Your Majesty's teachings!"

After the next dynasty, Emperor Zhou called Gu Tingjun over, and said as he walked in the imperial garden: "I heard that this case is the result of your investigation for several months, has my handling disappointed you?"

"No, it won't. Gu Tingjun said, "If the minister comes to deal with this matter, it is estimated that it will be similar to His Majesty's approach." If you want to shake people's hearts quickly on weekdays, this is the safest way. ”

"If only you could understand my suffering. Emperor Zhou said, "But I really didn't expect the prince to be involved, and he really disappointed me too much." As a prince, as a prince, he even did such a lack of morality, I didn't have the face to say that this is the prince of our Great Zhou, the future son of heaven! You are my most trusted courtier, I also vote you a truth, the prince is immoral, this time I have the intention to abolish him, not just let him reflect on his mistakes in the East Palace, but the time has not come, and now the foundation of the second child is not yet stable, it is not the best time to abolish the prince. ”

"I understand. Gu Tingjun said.

"The family is unfortunate, and there will be so many incidents. It's no wonder that I shouldn't have been too swaying in the first place. Emperor Zhou said, "By the way, what did Tang An say, when will you enter the palace to see me?"

Gu Tingjun said with some hesitation: "Let's go a few days, she's a little busy these days." ”

"What else is more important than Mianjun?" Emperor Zhou smiled, "She still doesn't want to recognize my father in her heart." This girl has a strong temperament, you don't have to explain it to her, I will be willing to let her willingly admit me as a father!"

All those who were related to the Jingci'an incident, those who should be killed, and those who should be exiled, finally calmed down the public anger caused by this incident, but the atmosphere in the East Palace was not much better.

First of all, Li Changlong lost a big face, so that his newlywed brother saw the joke, and almost made him embarrassed, this humiliating emotion naturally wanted to vent to Zheng Peilan, who caused everything to happen.

"If you hadn't done this in the first place, this palace would have been treated like this? Right now, above the government and the opposition, among the people, I don't know what they would think of this palace!" Li Changlong said coldly.

"Your Highness, is this blaming me?" Zheng Peilan naturally felt aggrieved in her heart, "Isn't this for Your Highness? Isn't it for the sake of collecting the secrets of those ministers for Your Highness's use in the future? I obviously know the danger of this matter, but I still did it for Your Highness, and Your Highness doesn't understand my hard work at all? Your Highness feels angry, am I okay?" In order to protect me, our Zheng family has lost several people, and my current reputation is also damaged, which is also extremely unfavorable for me to become the queen in the future, and who knows if my father will settle accounts for this matter, my sadness, my anger, my grievances, there is no need for His Royal Highness to be less!"