PFC Chapter 207 Yizhi
Chapter 207 Yizhi
The emperor has recently taken a new favorite, a woman from the common people.
It is said that this woman is exceptionally beautiful and talented.
In just half a month, the emperor made an exception and bestowed three honors upon her.
She rose from a lowly concubine to her current status as a high-ranking imperial concubine.
That's truly remarkable.
Qinzheng Hall.
The emperor flipped through the joint letter submitted by the officials, while listening to their impeachment of the concubine of the governor Lu.
If this had happened to an ordinary merchant, the emperor could have simply ordered her to be imprisoned.
But now this woman is the beloved concubine of Envoy Lu.
Recently, the eldest princess has been making trouble in the northern border region, and considering that she needs to rely on Lu Hanting to guard it for her.
Therefore, he had to be cautious.
"Alright, I have read all your memorials. Let's leave this matter here."
"If there is anything to report, please do so; otherwise, the court may adjourn..."
Seeing this, everyone felt indignant.
He Yuyan, the owner of Weiyuan, not only ruined their reputation, but also implicated the women in the clan, who were sent to nunneries.
But the real culprit was simply confined to his home!
Thinking of this, the ministers all sighed inwardly.
After leaving court.
Everyone gathered around Ding Renzhong.
"Lord Ding, what do you have to say?"
The one who felt most aggrieved here was definitely Lord Ding.
He was cheated on by his wife, who was over forty, but the culprit got away scot-free. Isn't that infuriating?
"What can I do? Or do you dare to mess with him?"
All the onlookers saw Ding Renzhong raise his ashen face and stare grimly at the departing figure.
Everyone still vividly remembers the incident a few months ago when Commander Lu married his deceased concubine, embracing her remains.
This shows He Yuyan's position in Lu Dushi's heart.
That's more important than his life!
Now they want to send his concubine to prison, is that possible?
Everyone listened and shook their heads and sighed.
"Yes, let her Wei Garden continue operating as if nothing happened."
I'm not satisfied with letting her get away with it...
One of the ministers snorted coldly.
This man is the same Mr. Zeng who recently brought his wife to Ding Renzhong's house to ask for advice on how to discipline his wife.
The thought that he had actually cheated on him made Zeng He want to slap himself.
"Speaking of which, something suddenly came to mind..."
"what's up?"
Everyone looked at the official surnamed Zhu.
I received an urgent dispatch a couple of days ago.
It is said that there has been some unrest in the northern frontier recently. If we can get the Emperor to transfer Commander Lu away from the capital...
"Given this distance of a thousand miles, do you think Commander Lu could possibly interfere in his concubine's affairs?"
Upon hearing Lord Zhu's words, everyone clapped their hands.
"Wonderful!"
in this way.
At the court meeting a few days later, the ministers stopped bringing up the trivial matter of Lu Dushi's concubine.
When the emperor was discussing the recent situation in the northern frontier and pondering who to send to guard the city,
About a third of the ministers in the court raised their plaques.
Many suggested that Lu Hanting be put in charge of guarding the city.
Emperor Cheng of Ming was astonished upon seeing this.
A few months ago, his ministers refused to let him hand over the Tiger Tally to Lu Hanting, even at the cost of their lives.
Surprisingly, a few months later, they actually came to their senses.
The emperor's heart filled with suspicion.
As Lu Hanting listened to these people's recommendations, his eyes flickered.
They were initially worried that his military power would overshadow the emperor's authority.
They would impeach him in court from time to time, forcing him to hand over the tiger tally.
Under pressure, he had no choice but to relinquish his military power in order to alleviate the emperor's suspicions.
Surprisingly, they were all so united that they all recommended him to suppress the northern frontier.
He lowered his brows, carefully considering the matter in his mind.
After a while.
Emperor Mingcheng stroked his white beard and glanced at the upright-looking Envoy Lu below.
"Please allow me to think about it some more. Court is adjourned!"
Jingyang Palace.
"The Emperor has arrived!"
Upon hearing the sound, the people inside quickly came out to greet them.
"Welcome, Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!"
The woman in front of me had an oval face with gentle, soft lines and a small, delicate chin.
It gives people a gentle yet charming feeling.
"My beloved concubine, please rise!"
Upon hearing this, Xie Yaoji stood up and took the hand that the emperor offered.
"Your Majesty, I noticed you look troubled by a frown. Is something troubling you?"
The two sat down on the couch together, and the concubine, understanding and considerate, asked questions.
"Alas, this matter truly troubles me..."
Emperor Cheng then recounted what had happened during the morning court session.
"If it weren't for my concern for Commander Lu's reputation, I probably would have already thrown his beloved concubine into prison..."
"Oh? So that's what the Emperor wanted to discuss."
"You've heard about it too, Consort Ji?"
Xie Yaoji smiled.
"Ok.
By the way, Your Majesty, Consort Lian knelt outside my door for quite a while just now.
It seems they want me to plead for her, to persuade His Majesty to see her…
Upon hearing the mention of Consort Lian, the Emperor's face immediately darkened.
"Never mention that bitch in front of me again!"
The thought that Consort Lian might have cuckolded him filled Emperor Mingcheng with rage.
At that moment, he seemed to have a personal understanding of his ministers.
"I'm sorry, Your Majesty, I didn't mean it..."
With just one sentence, Consort Ji's tears began to fall in droves.
Emperor Mingcheng looked at her with pity and wiped away her tears.
"My beloved concubine, this has nothing to do with you. Blame Consort Lian for bringing this upon herself!"
Consort Ji covered her face with a handkerchief, but the corners of her lips curled up slightly.
Under Xie Yaoji's gentle and soft words, Emperor Mingcheng felt all the unpleasantness in his heart dissipate.
Hanxiang Hall.
"Your Majesty, I heard that there is chaos again in the northern frontier, and the Emperor has asked his ministers to recommend someone to suppress it."
As a result, they all recommended Lu Dushi as their representative…
Consort Jing, who was practicing calligraphy, looked up.
He glanced at the young eunuch once and then continued writing.
“Isn’t that good?”
This move may have played right into his hands!
"But the Emperor did not agree..."
The young eunuch spoke again.
Consort Jing stopped writing and gently blew on the still-wet ink marks on the characters.
"Why?"
"I'm afraid it's still the same concern we had before!"
The young eunuch glanced at Consort Jing and replied in a low voice.
Where is the Emperor now?
"Your Majesty, His Majesty has just come from Consort Ji's quarters."
I heard they went to Tai'an Palace to visit the Empress Dowager!
Did you go to see the Empress Dowager?
Consort Jing put down her pen.
His brows were furrowed.
Some time ago, she heard that Xie Jinan had rushed to the palace to request an imperial decree to grant his daughter a marriage.
Will the Emperor's trip be exactly what the Xie family wanted?
Qiu Xinyuan.
As He Yuyan watched the brilliant sunset streaming into the room, she couldn't help but sigh at the unpredictability of life.
I never imagined she would be grounded one day.
Just as she was in a daze, a cold and stern figure walked in through the courtyard gate.
"Sir!"
He Yuyan got up and walked out happily.
"Yan'er, look what I brought for you?"
He Yuyan looked at the things in the prince's hands, her joy evident.
The two were making kites when the gatekeeper, Xiaosong, rushed in.
"Your Highness, the Empress Dowager has issued an imperial edict for our Marquis's residence..."