When Hesheli said these words, a relaxed smile appeared on her pretty face, and the hatred hidden in her eyes was much lighter than in previous days.
After Yun Xiu was surprised, she suddenly felt emotional. They say that a mother is strong, and now she has stood up for herself.
In the end, Longkodo fell into the hands of his legal wife. Is this a cycle of cause and effect
Then she smiled broadly and stepped forward to help him up: "No need to be polite, get up quickly."
"Thank you, Madam." Hesheli responded gratefully, stood up and continued, "I can't tell his whereabouts, so I can only prepare for both scenarios. If he is hiding among the people, one look at him will make them lose their minds; when the troupe's reputation grows, they will be invited to various high-ranking mansions, including the Suo Mansion. Who knew that Suo Etu was really in collusion with him... This is something I didn't expect."
Her smile turned cold. Longkodo had become a stray dog, with a disfigured face and lame legs, but he was still obsessed with Li Si'er. What a love-struck bad guy!
He is still involved with the Tiandihui. It would be better for him to die.
After that, she bowed again and said with a little trepidation: "I am asking to see Your Majesty today, but my method is a little dishonorable. After all, my husband's surname is Tonggiya. If the emperor asks, please say a few good words for me..."
Yun Xiu looked at her with admiration in his eyes.
Such a woman lived in the shadows, and as long as someone gave her a hand, she would be reborn. Now she was standing here in good health, instead of being tortured to death as in the dream, which made people feel happy when they saw her.
"What's shameful about that?" The imperial concubine said in a gentle tone, "I have to thank you. This action has contributed to the country and helped my Yinzhen. The emperor will certainly reward you generously and cover up your actions. You just need to wait patiently. Longkodo is Longkodo, and you are you. The emperor is wise and powerful, and he will never vent his anger on the victim."
After a pause, he continued, "Ruizhu, go get some tribute cloth, the ones that the Ministry of Internal Affairs sent the other day, as a reward to Madam."
Such a kind and approachable kindness made Hesheli's breath catch. After a long while, she said in a hoarse voice: "Your Majesty, I can't repay you even if I make a fuss in my next life. My aunt and uncle have been bedridden for a long time... If your Majesty has any instructions, please come to me, even if it means risking life and death."
Everyone could understand the hidden meaning in her words. Yun Xiu's smile became brighter and brighter, and she glared at her: "Why are you going through fire and water? You don't even say something auspicious! I hope you live a long life and have many children and grandchildren."
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Even after Hesheli left the palace, Yunxiu still had a smile on her face.
The enemy has been found, and there is still one person left who is in collusion with him. Taking advantage of the assassination incident, with the emperor's order and Concubine Wen's assistance, the inner palace will start a thorough investigation soon. She can then "abuse power for personal gain" and use this favorable wind to remove all the suspicious nails.
Without information channels and secret forces, she wanted to see how big a turmoil that person could stir up!
There is no other choice but to linger in the deep palace and spend the rest of her life.
Thinking of this, Yun Xiu's smile faded and his eyes became a little distant.
Zhongcui Palace... She didn't believe it.
But now, she has no choice but to believe it or not.
When he came back to his senses, someone just happened to announce that the Crown Prince's wife had come to pay her respects to the Empress.
"Please come in."
Jingchu called Yi'er Niang in a steady voice, hiding the anxiety in her voice very well, but Yunxiu still noticed: "What happened?"
"Please ask Yi'er Niang to dismiss the palace maids."
After her father Shi Wenbing returned to Beijing, he was promoted to the Minister of Justice. It was natural that he had to judge the crime for Suo Etu. Recalling the letter that her father had put into Yuqing Palace with great difficulty, Jingchu took a deep breath and said, "Longkodo made random accusations, saying that the prince and Suo Etu coveted the throne and had been plotting for a long time, intending to... rebel..."
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In the imperial study, Kangxi's face was gloomy and dark. Even though he arrested Longkodo and brought him to justice, arrested more than 130 people from the Suo family and put them in jail, and ordered the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple to try Soetu's crime, his mood did not improve at all.
Yesterday, the Nine Gates Admiral came to report. The emperor suppressed his anger, but he was very angry. Suo Etu had committed many crimes, and his crimes were no less serious than those of the criminals. He finally spared his life. Why
Because of Yinreng, and also because of the old achievements.
The prince and Hesheli were not close, Kangxi did not say it, but he was secretly happy in his heart. No one could compare to his position in Baocheng's heart, didn't it satisfy his fatherly heart
But the Hesheli clan is the prince's maternal family after all, and the relationship is inseparable. A hundred years later, when the prince ascends the throne, he has to consider a lot. The new emperor's maternal family cannot be too strong or too weak, just like the future queen's maternal family, the Guarjia clan, he chose them with great care, for the same reason.
Once the court is consolidated and the new emperor's power is unshakable, as long as Baocheng has a balanced mind, he can do whatever he wants to support Hesheli. It is unlikely that Suo Etu will live to see that time.
Now, the letters between Suo Etu and the Northwest Camp were found. The silver he embezzled from the Ministry of Internal Affairs was all used to bribe the lower-level officers and soldiers. Although he signed it himself, he used the name of the prince in a veiled way.
The former close minister and relative of the Crown Prince actually wanted to rebel against him!
Kangxi was so angry that he laughed.
What was even more absurd was that Longkodo insisted that the prince had a rebellious heart, saying that he had been conspiring with Suo Etu for a long time, intending to kill his father and the king to ascend the throne: "Lord Suo, you are not only guilty of harboring a traitor. He is aiming to follow the dragon. As for that 'dragon'... Hehe, it is naturally our prince Qingfeng Langyue!"
His intention to provoke was obvious, but Kangxi did not believe a single word of his lies.
The prince had been in contact with Soetu seven or eight years ago. Doesn't Baocheng know that there might be something wrong with his feelings for him
But despite this, the sensitive and untouchable string in the emperor's heart was still moved slightly.
It's nothing more than instinct.
In his rage, the emperor issued an order to pulverize the ashes. His words seemed to be squeezed out from his teeth: "The punishment of slow slicing cannot relieve the hatred in my heart. Pick up the body of Li's lowly concubine and burn it separately from hers. One should be scattered in the concubine's room, and the other should be spread at the city gate for people to trample on. She will never be able to turn over again."
Hearing this, Longkodo collapsed to the ground, shouting frantically and desperately: "No—"
The prison was filled with the smell of urine and the sound of crying. He felt disgusted when he looked at such a traitor for even a second. How could he have been so blind to promote him in the past...
Thinking of this, Kangxi's temples began to throb with pain.
After a while, he said, "Summon the Crown Prince to the palace."
He picked up the pen, but didn't write a single word for a long time. He didn't know what he was expecting or what he hated.
Kangxi's breathing became heavy, and he had only one thought left. He had sent someone to tell him everything. Would Baocheng plead for Soetu and his mother's family
After Liang Jiugong conveyed the imperial edict, he bowed, held his breath, lowered his head, and his eyes were filled with tension and panic.
At this point, there was no time to ask the old ancestor and Concubine Yi for help, and he didn't know what to do. The situation was very serious, and if the prince was careless and made a wrong step, he would cause the dissatisfaction of the emperor, which could not be made up for in a few words!
Plead for Soetu? His Majesty will be furious!
But if I don't ask... what seems to be the right choice now may turn into a thorn in the future, deeply embedded between the most noble father and son in the heavenly family.
After all, Suo'etu's plan is there. If we don't ask for it, we may be considered cold-blooded...
It was an unexpected disaster and a dilemma.
The prince was only seventeen years old and could not be considered as shrewd. Liang Jiugong thought about it and felt disappointed.
The time he spent waiting with his head bent seemed to stretch indefinitely, until his back was covered in cold sweat. He swallowed and finally heard the announcement from outside.
The young eunuch's voice trembled a little, and was ignored by the master and servant who were distracted.
The prince's apricot-yellow uniform slowly approached, like the only bright color in the dullness.
Suddenly, Kangxi's surprised voice rang through the study: "Baocheng!"
How could he care about those tiny, inexplicable thoughts
Liang Jiugong couldn't help but look up, and the whisk fell to the ground with a thud. The prince knelt straight down, his eyes red, and a sob came out of his throat that could still be heard despite his efforts to suppress it: "Son pays respect to the emperor."
Suddenly, Liang Jiugong's eyes lit up, and his confused thoughts suddenly became clear.
Your Highness... I haven't cried for a long time.
Then, the prince prostrated himself on the ground and said, "Father, I am here to apologize for my crime."
As he spoke, he raised his red eyes, tears streaming down his cheeks: "I'm sorry to disappoint you. I never thought of rebelling, but it's wrong to be used by others... Even if the Emperor abolishes my position as Crown Prince, I will be content!"
The imperial study was silent.
Kangxi's fingers began to tremble violently. Liang Jiugong was frightened out of his wits. He knelt down with a plop and moved to grab the corner of the prince's clothes: "Prince, you can't do this, you can't do this!"
The prince straightened his back and said nothing. After an unknown amount of time, Kangxi's eyes also turned red.
"When have I ever thought of this?" He moved his lips, and said with a look of regret, "It's just a slander by a villain. Can't you get over such a small setback?!"
The prince's vision was blurry. When he heard the scolding, he quietly raised his head and looked around.
Kangxi then said sternly, "Stretch out your hand. Liang Jiugong, bring me the ruler! I must punish you today!"
When the prince's palms turned red like pig's trotters, finally, a heavenly voice came to his rescue: "Your Highness, Prince, the Empress Dowager has a headache..."
The father and son hurried to the Cining Palace and saw Yunxiu supporting the Empress Dowager standing on the steps, with Jingchu following on her left, watching her nose and her heart.
Facing Kangxi's gaze, Yunxiu turned her head away slightly.
Seeing that the situation was not right, the emperor hesitantly called out, "Grandfather."
The Empress Dowager glared at him and banged her cane loudly: "This is rebellion!"