Chapter 213: 213 sinner
Chapter 213 Chapter 213 Sinner
The more the emperor thought about it, the more frustrated he became. He just wanted to be alone for a while. He didn't want to say anything more, so he ordered: "This matter ends here. Please pass on my decree and recall the Jin Yiwei as soon as possible."
Then, he dismissed Chu Qianchen impatiently: "Princess Chen, you should go back too."
The emperor was exhausted and wanted to send everyone away, but before he could say anything else, Chu Qianchen sighed quietly.
Everyone's eyes followed this sigh and looked towards Chu Qianchen.
Chu Qianchen slowly took out a pink handkerchief from his sleeve and raised his hand to press the corner of his eyes with the handkerchief.
She is young, good-looking, and doesn't need to cry, but it just makes her look aggrieved and weak.
"The prince has only been away from the capital for less than a month, and the emperor can't tolerate Prince Chen's palace. Today he is framed and framed, but what will happen tomorrow?"
"I am a woman and a child. I have no power to tie a chicken. I know nothing about government affairs and I can't speak at all. If the emperor announces me to the palace again in the future for questioning, I'm afraid I won't be able to help the prince..."
She was sobbing pitifully as she spoke, looking like she was suffering, but in fact there were no tears in her black and white eyes.
Those generals felt the same way and couldn't help but put their family members into the same situation.
Yes, let a woman face the interrogation of the emperor, the prince and Kang Hongda. What can they do except shed tears? !
Even if Chu Lingxiao sued King Chen for treason, it stands to reason that the emperor could declare King Chen to return to Beijing to confront him, and order the Jinyi Guards to be dispatched at every turn. It would be too bullying to attack women and children!
Chu Qianchen slowly wiped the corners of his eyes with the handkerchief again and sighed: "Since the emperor knows that he has wronged our prince, why did he not even issue an edict to punish himself?"
"..." Gu Nanjin's pupils shrank, not expecting that Chu Qianchen would mention Sin Ji Zhao again at this time.
Sinking one's own edict is not a trivial matter. There are only a handful of monarchs who have issued sinner's edict in history, and the reasons for this can only be three reasons. The first is natural disasters, the second is the misalignment of monarchs and ministers, and the third is when the political power is in crisis.
If the emperor issued a sinful edict at this time and eliminated the first type of natural disaster, there would only be two reasons left, and these two reasons could not be recognized by the emperor no matter what.
It is impossible for the emperor to agree with sinners.
Gu Nanjin rubbed his temples with a splitting headache and didn't know what else to say.
The air in the Imperial Study Room was almost condensed, as if a storm was about to come.
The emperor glared at Chu Qianchen fiercely. At this moment, he was ready to give her a white silk ribbon.
"Princess Chen," the emperor said coldly, "your Majesty is so fond of great achievements that he was deceived by Feng Miguo and reported false news to me. He slandered the Nine Emperors Brother and the Crown Prince of Nanyang first. Although his sentiments are pitiable, he is not guilty. Well..."
The emperor didn't say any more, and the threat was obvious.
He had given in step after step on this matter. If Chu Qianchen continued to make trouble, he would only aggravate Chu Lingxiao's crimes.
Everyone present understood it, including Chu Lingxiao.
Chu Lingxiao's face turned even paler, and he quickly took a few steps toward the emperor, crying: "Your Majesty, I am innocent!"
"I'm just being used by villains!"
He tried his best to wink at Chu Qianchen. At this time, he couldn't care less about resenting Chu Qianchen.
He was really afraid, fearing that the emperor would demote him in anger, or even lead to imprisonment.
"..." Chu Qianchen lowered his face, half-hiding his face with the handkerchief in his hand, and fell silent.
When the slender girl was silent, she looked even weaker, as easy to break as a delicate flower.
Looking at the eyes of others around him, he couldn't help but feel a little sympathy. He felt that the emperor was using Chu Qianchen's father's life and future to coerce a weak woman, which was a disadvantage.
After all, the whole thing was that the emperor was wrong first and wronged Prince Chen's palace first.
Several civil servants around him were just waiting to see what happened, but now they couldn't stand it anymore, and secretly lamented the emperor's narrow-mindedness.
Kang Hongda took in the changes in the expressions of the civil and military ministers outside, and was speechless in his heart: The emperor was so angry that he lost his mind, and this move was getting worse and worse.
Just looking at the series of words Chu Qianchen said since she entered the Imperial Study Room today, it is obvious that she would not care about her father's future!
Her heart is completely towards King Chen!
Chu Qianchen pursed his lips, was silent for a while, and finally said: "It is my father's blessing that the emperor 'appreciates' me so much."
Compared with Chu Lingxiao's current embarrassment, Chu Qianchen's words seemed extremely ironic and meaningful.
Zhang Shoufu and other ministers were thoughtful as they savored her words.
The death of King Nanyang is related to the tranquility of the entire northwest. It is natural for the emperor to have doubts about the death of King Nanyang and send an imperial envoy to the northwest to verify it.
But there were so many capable censors to choose from in the court, so why did the emperor choose Chu Lingxiao!
To put it harshly, Chu Lingxiao, a man who was neither a humane nor a martial artist, had anything worthy of the emperor's "appreciation"? !
Unless the emperor has other plans.
Everyone had to suspect that all this was directed and performed by the emperor, and Chu Lingxiao was just a **** of the emperor and could be discarded. After all, Chu Lingxiao could not accuse the emperor of instigating him face to face.
Many people looked at the emperor with a bit of suspicion.
The word "unbridled" was on the emperor's lips, but he finally gritted his teeth and swallowed, his face getting darker.
Originally, he sent Chu Lingxiao to the northwest in the hope that he could find out some problems. When Eunuch Ni went to the Yongding Marquis Mansion to convey the decree, he also hinted at Chu Lingxiao, but he did not let Chu Lingxiao forge evidence to frame him. .
The emperor was even more disgusted with Chu Lingxiao in his heart. If he hadn't been so stupid that he was taken advantage of by Qin Yao, how could he be in this situation now, being caught by a girl?
The emperor's eyes became darker little by little, and there seemed to be a storm brewing in them, and he warned: "This person, it is better to stop it in moderation. Your father is too good at 'drilling', and that's why he made a big mistake."
Chu Qianchen and the emperor looked at each other.
She just wants the emperor to issue an edict to punish herself.
When the prince comes back this time, she will definitely not let him run around again!
The prince's body needs to rest. It would be really annoying if the emperor always jumps up and down from time to time. As for this person, only when he is in pain will he remember the lesson, think twice before acting, and will not dare to act rashly again.
Chu Qianchen said calmly: "Researching is not necessarily a bad thing, otherwise wouldn't it mean that we would miss the clues right in front of us? Fortunately, we found out the truth today and restored our prince's innocence."
"Otherwise, the prince escorted Wuhe Jialou back to the Hao Kingdom without incident, but the emperor still insisted on thinking that the prince secretly ran away to the northwest."
Chu Qianchen emphasized the words "Wuhejialou".
The emperor didn't understand for a moment, but Kang Hongda understood it all of a sudden and squinted his eyes.
As Chu Qianchen said, Gu Jue was still escorting Wuhejialou. It was impossible for him to avoid Wuhejialou's eyes and ears and sneak to the northwest.
Therefore, if Gu Jue really went to the northwest as Chu Lingxiao said, it means that Wuhejialou has a very good relationship with Gu Jue and is willing to cover for him.
Chu Qianchen could have denied this matter to death, but she deliberately said it meaningfully at this time.
The same words have different meanings to different people's ears. Zhang Shoufu and others outside don't know the cause and effect. After hearing this, they will only think that Gu Jue is indeed innocent.
The problem is, Chu Qianchen said these words to the emperor.
The emperor slowed down a moment, then reacted, and opened his eyes.
She must be threatening herself with Uhagalou!
Gu Jue not only has the support of the Northern Army and the Nanyang Palace, he even has good relations with Wuhagalou. Once the emperor takes action against Prince Chen's Palace, then, given the relationship between Gu Jue and Wuhagalou, will Uhagalou Support Gu Jue's rebellion? ! After all, Nan Hao wanted Daqi to fall apart so that they could take advantage of it.
Suddenly, the emperor felt as if the broadsword pointed at the capital was hanging above his neck.
A chill ran down his back, and his shirt was soaked with cold sweat.
The emperor almost used all his strength to keep from losing his composure.
After being silent for about a cup of tea, the emperor finally moved his slightly pale and dry lips, and his voice came out from between his teeth: "I was deceived by a traitor and wronged Gu Jue." The emperor's fist suddenly slammed. Tighten it up, "Chen King Gu Jue has made great contributions to the country and almost suffered an unjust injustice. It is natural for me to issue an edict to punish myself."
His eyes warned Chu Qianchen that enough was enough.
However, Chu Qianchen only knew how to beat Luo Shuigou, and went further: "Since the emperor knows that the prince has made contributions to the country, he should be rewarded for his merits."
What she meant by this was that if the emperor issued an edict to a sinner, it could only be regarded as "recognizing a mistake". If Gu Jue was not rewarded, it would not be regarded as a correction.
Su Mubai seized the opportunity and beat the drum at the right time: "His Royal Highness Chen has guarded the Northland for many years, and has made great military exploits for Da Qi to defeat the Red Di. But now, anyone can speak arrogantly to frame His Highness Chen. It's really Chilling!”
"Today we have Marquis Yongding, who will dare to frame King Chen next time!"
The other generals were also sympathetic and agreed one after another, showing a united attitude.
Su Mubai couldn't suppress the raised corners of his lips. If the occasion hadn't been inappropriate, he would have applauded Chu Qianchen.
This is a wonderful opportunity. If I don't take the opportunity to kill the emperor today, I would be sorry for myself!
"Then how should I reward King Chen?" The emperor said through gritted teeth, feeling that Chu Qianchen was just pushing the envelope and biting him like a mad dog.
Chu Qianchen said directly: "Your Majesty has been guarding the Northland for many years, why not give the Northland to your Majesty..."
She actually opened her mouth and wanted him to give Gu Jue the North Land! ? The emperor had no patience to listen to Chu Qianchen and interrupted her: "Not in Beidi!"
The Northland was vast, and asking the emperor to hand over the Northland, which was comparable to two states, to Gu Jue was equivalent to asking him to cut off an arm, and he would never agree to it.
Gu Nanjin frowned slightly, savoring that familiar taste again.
Chu Qianchen sighed and wiped the corners of his eyes with the handkerchief.
The emperor's heart was pounding, he was a little afraid of her. If she was allowed to continue making trouble, he might even have to let the Northland out.
He gritted his teeth and said before Chu Qianchen could speak: "There are small countries such as Chi Di and Ding Ling in the north that are causing trouble. Now that Chi Di has surrendered and asked for peace, there is still Ding Ling who is stubbornly resisting. If the Northern Army can capture Ding Ling, I will kill Ding Ling." Zero seal is given to Gu Jue as a fief."
Dingling's area is less than half of Chidi, and Dingling is barren and barren. It is precisely because of this that it harasses the northern border from time to time. So what if Ding Ling is given to Gu Jue?
When Su Mubai heard this, his heartbeat couldn't help but speed up, but he didn't dare to show his face.
The emperor didn't see it, but Su Mubai could. Chu Qianchen had no intention of asking for the North Land for the prince, because everyone knew that the emperor would never agree.
Dingling was not the territory of Daqi. The emperor felt that he was being generous to others, so he readily used it to deal with it, but he did not know that Dingling was a treasure.
One step back, one step back.
Ever since the emperor agreed to sin, he had been led by Chu Qianchen and could no longer control the situation.
Chu Qianchen finally put down the veil, blessed Gu Jue casually, thanked the emperor for his favor, and sighed: "Your Majesty is loyal to Daqi. It's good that Your Majesty understands. I hope Your Majesty will not always listen to other people's opinions in the future." Ci."
She was obviously only a teenager, but when she said this, she was like an elder who was scolding her.
Even the Queen Mother Yin has never spoken to the emperor like this since he ascended the throne.
"..." The emperor's face turned faintly blue. He was holding his breath but could not let it out. He only felt pain in his chest, which was like a twisting pain, but he could only hold on and did not dare to fall down.
If this spreads out and makes others think that the Emperor of Da Qi is angry with a weak woman, then he will be really embarrassed, and all the patience he has done today will be in vain.
The emperor's eyes were sinister. He could not get angry at Chu Qianchen, so he could only vent his anger on Chu Lingxiao.
"Chu Lingxiao, you falsely accused King Chen and the Crown Prince of Nanyang. This is a serious matter. Someone is here to take him to the sky prison and have him interrogated by the three divisions!"
Chu Lingxiao was almost stunned, his face was as white as paper.
He was stunned for a moment, and then shouted again in fear: "Your Majesty, I was wronged!"
"I definitely have no intention of murdering Zhongliang!"
"I am loyal to the emperor and the court, and the world can learn from it!"
Chu Lingxiao kowtowed to the emperor repeatedly. After a few kowtows, his forehead turned purple and he looked even more embarrassed.
However, no one present was moved by this at all, and looked at Chu Lingxiao begging for mercy indifferently.
These people are all high-ranking people, and they are used to this kind of scene.
Soon, two haggard middle-aged servants heard the sound and pulled Chu Lingxiao up from the ground one by one.
The emperor was too lazy to say any more. With a wave of his hand, the two middle-aged servants dragged Chu Lingxiao away forcefully, with rough movements and no mercy at all.
Chu Lingxiao was still shouting without giving up: "Your Majesty, I am really deceived by a traitor!"
"emperor…"
Chu Lingxiao was dragged out of the imperial study room in a few strokes, and then seemed to be gagged.
The shouting stopped and the imperial study became quiet.
The emperor's face was still extremely ugly, and his eyes were fixed on Chu Qianchen.
He lost miserably in today's game!
Gu Nanjin sighed inwardly, and could only act as a peacemaker, and said with a smile: "I'm sorry for bothering Aunt Nine Emperors to make this trip. Next time, when Uncle Nine Emperors return to Beijing, Gu and the Crown Princess will visit the house again."
"Let me send you to Aunt Nine Emperors."
He coaxed Chu Qianchen with nice words.
Thinking that the emperor had commanded Eunuch Ni to bring Chu Qianchen half an hour ago, with an attitude of not giving up until his goal was achieved, and now, he was still trying to coax people back with a smile, Gu Nanjin only felt physically and mentally exhausted. .
He is too tired to be the prince.
The only good thing is that Chu Qianchen is an elder, and he, the prince, is not too embarrassed.
Chu Qianchen's smile was clear and light, and she looked the same as when she was first announced by the emperor.
It was as if the person who was confronting the emperor just now was not her. She was neither humble nor arrogant, neither arrogant nor happy.
But now, no one among the courtiers inside and outside the imperial study room dared to look down upon Princess Chen, who had not yet had hairpins. Probably only Mu Guogong and Su Mubai were smiling, both of them carefully hiding their smiles under their eyes.
This time, Chu Qianchen readily agreed: "Then I'll trouble the prince."
It means, she is leaving.
Anyway, she had achieved the purpose of her trip, and it was enough to leave the rest to Su Mubai and the others.
Finally send this ancestor away. Gu Nanjin stretched out her hand to make a gesture, almost crying.
Chu Qianchen walked out of the Imperial Study Room, seemingly completely unaware of the emperor's gaze on her back like a knife.
Half an hour ago, when Chu Qianchen entered the palace, the Imperial Army cleared the way and the Jinyi guards "escorted" her. When she returned from the palace to the palace, she was personally escorted by the crown prince. When she returned to Prince Chen's palace, she was surrounded outside the palace. The Jin Yiwei have dispersed.
Inside the palace, it was as peaceful as before Chu Qianchen left. It seemed that the storm had not affected the place at all.
Qian Chen’s personality is completely different from A Yue and Fei Fei~~
There have been a few updates in the past two days. I will make up for it in a few days.
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