"Old Seven." Emperor Tianwu was exhausted. Looking at the old officials who were still kneeling on the ground covered in cuts and bruises, he had the urge to push them all into the river. But he couldn't. He could only ask Xuan Tianhua, "What do you think we should do?"
Xuan Tianhua didn't give him this idea. He only told him, "You are the emperor. You should know better than me what to do."
"You mean, we can only follow the emperor's way?" The Emperor looked at Feng Yu Heng with a bit of despair … Based on the Emperor's way of doing things, based on the Emperor's way of doing things, he absolutely could not refute these important officials because of a girl at this critical juncture. Among the people kneeling on the ground, there were fourth or fifth level officials, but there were also important positions like the Minister of Justice and the Vice Minister of the Supreme Court. If he rejected these people today, this matter would spread throughout the capital tomorrow. People would say that Emperor Tianwu only favored the Ninth Prince and only had Consort Yun's son in his heart. Even the future consort of the Ninth Prince was spoiled to the heavens. In order to give Feng Yu Heng a position in the palace, he even rejected the suggestions of important officials like the Minister of Justice and the Vice Minister of the Supreme Court. He even used a tree branch to hit people. His reputation as the emperor would be completely ruined.
Emperor Tianwu closed his eyes. His heart was trembling with anger. But at this time, he suddenly heard Xuan Tianming's voice. He said, "Don't let my wife manage things? Don't let her enter the palace again? That's great! I really have to thank you all! All these years, this prince has been wondering why the women of other families spend their days shopping for jewelry and clothes. They spend their days either thinking about where to eat or where to have fun. They also spend their days sleeping in their manors and thinking about how to find a suitable husband for themselves. Their days are so comfortable. But why did I's wife have to worry about state affairs every day? Why did she have to make steel and cure people? The Hundred Herb Hall in the capital was opened there, but the amount of medicine that was sold was not as much as the amount that was given out. Every month, it was a loss because A-Heng had said that she wanted to reduce Father Emperor's burden. Dashun was too big for her to manage, but at least in the capital, she wanted to do her best to share father's burdens. However, you all have said that the Hundred Herb Hall doesn't need to be open anymore. She doesn't need to worry about state affairs in the future. I really have to thank you all for freeing Heng from this burden. "
As he spoke, he solemnly bowed to the officials. Then, he secretly winked at Feng Yu Heng and said, "From today onwards, Princess Ji 'an can live in peace in the manor. We won't open the Hundred Herb Hall in the capital anymore. When she's free, she can stroll around and spend money to buy jewelry. She won't enter the imperial palace in the future. En, it's decided. "After he finished speaking, he smiled at Feng Yu Heng," Wife, what do you think? "
Feng Yu Heng naturally gave him face. She immediately smiled and said, "I've wanted to do this for a long time! Tomorrow, this imperial daughter will have people close the Hundred Herb Hall. "
With both sides expressing their positions, the kneeling officials all let out a collective sigh of relief. The task given by His Highness the eighth prince was finally completed. Although there were many twists and turns, the ending was what His Highness the eighth prince wanted. As for the two people who were suddenly killed, they really didn't know who did it. They wondered if it was His Highness the eighth prince? However, the matter hadn't been investigated clearly, so no one could speak carelessly. They could only guess in their hearts.
Tianwu didn't understand what medicine these two people were selling in their gourds, but Xuan Tianming's words made him feel a lot of emotions. Thinking about it, it was true. The young misses of other families lived very comfortably, but that child, Heng Heng, had it much harder. Although she didn't lack money and he never lacked good things, compared to her contributions to Dashun, it was very little. Moreover, that girl had followed old ninth to the battlefield and had spared no effort to recover the country for Dashun. Now, she was abandoned just like that. How could he bear to do that?
Emperor Tianwu looked at Feng Yu Heng, but he didn't know what to say. He just stood there in a daze until Feng Yu Heng leaned towards him and took the initiative to say, "Heng Heng thanks Imperial Father for your love these years, but I'm afraid that I won't be able to visit Imperial Father in the future. Imperial Father's health isn't good, so please take care of yourself. "
With just a few words, Tianwu almost cried. Although he still felt that this was old ninth's trap for those old people who didn't respect themselves, he just couldn't bear to see these two children being bullied. But what could he do? The law couldn't punish the majority, and the monarch couldn't blindly rely on his own strength to fight against so many courtiers. Moreover, he knew clearly that the big tree behind those people was Eighth Brother. That child wholeheartedly wanted to compete with old ninth to see who had the ability to sit on the throne. He was a father, so he had to provide a fair opportunity for every child. The imperial family should be like this. He couldn't be stubborn and only have eyes for old ninth. Even if old ninth sat on the throne in the future, he would be criticized by others, saying that he relied on Consort Yun's relationship to sit on the throne. His most beloved son could not allow others to speak of him like this. As for Eighth Brother, as long as he did not act like old third and old fourth and still competed for the position of prince, he would let them compete. He also wanted to see who exactly had the ability to sit on the throne in this world!
"Governor." Tianwu pointed at the two corpses and spoke in a tired voice, "From this day forward, investigate the cause of their deaths. We must find the true culprit. We will keep an eye on this case. Do not disappoint Us. "
Xu Jingyuan quickly kneeled in front of Tianwu and expressed his stance: "Would your Majesty please be at ease. This official will definitely give you a satisfactory answer in ten days!"
This was what Xu Jingyuan had boasted about. Solving the case in ten days, his family members were truly worried for him.
The palace banquet ended on a sour note. Just as everyone was preparing to leave the palace and return to their manors, someone mustered the courage to bring up: "Your Majesty, something like this happened in the palace, and it happened during the new year. It's truly too unlucky. This also means that the palace's defenses are not tight enough, and the Imperial Guard is at fault. "
Once this was said, a cold light immediately appeared in Xuan Tianming's eyes. More than half of the Imperial Guard was under his command. Was this not directly targeting him? His brow twitched slightly; however, his arm was pressed down by Xuan Tianhua, as Xuan Tianhua's voice came from his side: "Calm down. They came prepared. Everyone can see that something happened in the palace. You cannot avoid this responsibility. It would be better to just let them do as they wish and see what sort of result they can create."
Just as Xuan Tianhua had managed to calm them down, someone had already suggested that Xuan Tianming hand over the portion of the Imperial Guard that he commanded. Tianwu was so angry that he was trembling. Even Zhang Yuan couldn't stand it any longer. He shouted: "You're going too far!" However, he was only a eunuch, so he received another round of criticism.
Tianwu could see that these people weren't going to give up until they achieved their goal, but what could he say? Two people had died during the new year. What was the Imperial Guard doing? At this time, even if he wanted to cover up for them, it wouldn't make sense. This time, the old emperor made up his mind. He stomped his foot and shouted: "Fine, I'll allow it. Lao Jiu, you can't escape responsibility for this. Hand over the Imperial Guard's command seal!"
Xuan Tianming didn't say anything. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a command seal. He raised his hand and threw it at Tianwu.
The command seal slid through the air and past the princes. The Eighth Prince, Xuantian Mo's gaze followed the command seal. He watched as it fell into Tianwu's hand. He even noticed that Tianwu was looking at him. Just now, there seemed to be a hint of greed in his eyes. He didn't know if his father saw it.
When the command seal returned to Tianwu's hand, someone immediately suggested that the Eighth Prince, who also led troops all year round, should take over the command. However, Tianwu also had something to say: "What, your Eighth Prince isn't going to return to the south after the new year? Since it's like this, that's fine. The command of the Imperial Guard will be handed over to Eighth Brother. Eighth Brother, you can hand over the command of the south to Lao Jiu. After the new year, have him go to the south. You don't need to go back. You can stay in the capital and command the imperial guards. "
Tianwu's face was stiff, but his eyes shone brightly. The official who thought he was smart and wanted to trick Xuan Tianming was instantly dumbfounded! He originally thought that he had helped the Eighth Prince do a big thing and removed the Ninth Prince's command of the Imperial Guard. This could be considered a great merit, right? From now on, he could have a place with the Eighth Prince. He wasn't a useless person. His official career would be much more prosperous than it was now. His family would also have a meteoric rise.
He had been having a beautiful dream; however, he was immediately sent back to hell by the Emperor's words. That person kneeled in a daze and subconsciously said: "Your Majesty must be joking, right?"
Tianwu coldly snorted: "A monarch doesn't joke." Then he looked at the Eighth Prince, Xuantian Mo, and said: "Eighth Brother, zhen is talking to you!"
Xuantian Mo was already about to collapse from anger. He believed that his self-control and adaptability were very strong. He definitely wouldn't be as stupid as Lao San and Lao Si. But he never thought that such a pig of a teammate would appear in his team. This was simply making people die without paying for it. The command of the south was the foundation that he had worked hard for for many years. He even built a small court in the south and had a series of communication and plans with the small countries in the desert. Once the command of the army was handed over, he would lose all of his bargaining chips. He would immediately turn from a tiger to a cat. Could a cat's claws hurt when scratching people?
Xuantian Mo immediately knelt down and loudly said: "Father Emperor, this kind of joke can't be made! This son has been in the south for many years and is very clear about the situation there. Right now, all sides are unstable. At this time, changing unfamiliar commanders will only harm the stability of the country! "
"Eighth Brother's words are wrong!" At this time, Xuan Tianming spoke again: "I also went to the south for a few months before the New Year. Eighth Brother's words are true, but I am also not unfamiliar with commanders. After being in the south for a few months, I don't have a clear understanding of the situation there, but I have an 80% or 90% understanding. If it was someone else, I'm afraid it would be chaotic, but if I went, that kind of situation wouldn't happen. Eighth Brother doesn't need to worry. "
Xuantian Mo angrily gritted his teeth: "Ninth Brother, don't joke about Dashun's safety."
"How dare you!" Tianwu was furious, "Those words were spoken by zhen. Are zhen's words a joke? They said that they wanted Ninth Brother to hand over the command of the Imperial Guard, and Ninth Brother handed it over. What, now that zhen wants you to hand over the command of the south, it's not good? Is it that the words of these officials are more effective than zhen's words? Old Eighth, I think you've been outside for too long. You've forgotten that there's still an emperor in the country. You've forgotten that I'm your father! "
With this big hat on his head, the Eighth Prince knew that forcing Xuan Tianming and Feng Yu Heng again and again today had already touched Tianwu's bottom line. If he didn't hand over the command of the army now, he was afraid that this situation wouldn't end well. Forget it, he planned to think of a way to not return to the south after the New Year and drag the desert into the uprising. This was just right, the troops in the south would only listen to his orders.
He nodded, held up a commander's seal with both hands, and handed it to Tianwu …
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
