Every impeachment memorial must have evidence, let alone impeaching the emperor's favorite person, Concubine Yi, who is now the most favored concubine in the harem
If they were attacking officials with different political views, they might be able to come up with trumped-up charges, but if it involved the harem or the emperor's favorite concubine, no one would dare to make up stories without giving any details.
If the truth is found out, he will be charged with slander. Facing the wrath of the current emperor, dismissal from office is the lightest punishment, and he may even be sent to prison, and his reputation will be ruined.
Since the people from the Censorate dared to impeach him, then it must be true that Concubine Yi interfered with the Crown Prince's daily life...
There was actually not a single bit of falsehood in what Concubine Ping said!
In an instant, Soetu's face darkened. He felt angry that the fruit he had carefully nurtured was taken away, and even more in disbelief that he had been stabbed.
Although this matter was exposed by the Censorate, Suo Etu knew without even thinking that Mingzhu was behind it. Haha, who has such great power nowadays
Concubine Hui has been rooted in the Forbidden City for many years and has her own channels of information; the old man Mingzhu is in high spirits in the court and many people rely on him, so if he wants to give orders to the minor officials under him, it is just a matter of talking.
You know, the Censorate is basically composed of upright people, but even upright people have their own selfish desires. There are very few people like the Left Censor-in-Chief Wang Yong, who is incorruptible and not greedy for external things. He is a true lone and loyal minister.
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His thoughts were pulled back to the original point, and Soetu became more and more worried. The Hesheli family did not receive any news at all, and it seemed that the emperor was also kept in the dark.
Could it be that the Crown Prince was really won over by Guo Luoluo, and instead of resisting Concubine Yi's interference, he was happy to accept it
Suo Etu always believed that the Hesheli family and the Guoluo family were allies, but the Nara family was his mortal enemy. Logically speaking, when Concubine Yi was in trouble, he should help her, whether for the sake of interests or morality, so as to gain the gratitude of a favorite concubine and gain endless benefits in the future... But this time, Concubine Yi touched his reverse scale!
The crown prince was the crown prince of the Hesheli clan, and his biological mother was Empress Renxiao. Everything he did was for the crown prince, and he devoted himself to helping and supporting him, whether it was scheming against the pregnant imperial concubine or taking action against the sixth prince named "Zuo", all of which were to maintain the status of the crown prince.
He wants to be the person that His Highness is closest to and relies on the most, and no one can replace his contribution, but who is Concubine Yi
Concubine Yi, Guo Luoluo, is so scheming!
In the past, Pingpin mentioned this again and again, saying that the prince liked to go to Yikun Palace, but he didn't believe it. No matter what, the prince was only in his early teens and couldn't distinguish between good and bad. It was not impossible that she would take advantage of the situation and lure him in with false affection.
When he thought about being idle at home and his peaches being picked by others, Soetu couldn't help pacing back and forth. He became more anxious than ever and his beard stood up with anger.
He never thought that one day he and the old man Mingzhu would share the same political views.
After thinking it over, Suo Etu asked, "How did the emperor react to the court this morning?"
The old subordinate who came to report the news whispered in his ear: "He scolded the court officials, saying that 'I allowed it', punished the people from the Censorate, and then announced the adjournment of the court."
The Emperor's permission
Suo Etu didn't believe it at all!
The emperor really doted on Guo Luoluo and was reluctant to punish her even at this point.
"We should wait and see what happens, and then add fuel to the fire. Concubine Yi must not be favored any longer." When his old subordinates asked him what to do, a fierce look flashed in his eyes, and he slowly regained his composure, "Your Majesty is a wise ruler! It is a big taboo for a hen to crow at dawn..."
Hearing the words "hens crowing at dawn", the old subordinate's pupils shrank, he cupped his hands and responded with a low "yes".
Aren’t Lord Suo and Concubine Yi working together
It was a pity to put such a crime that could never be reversed on the imperial concubine. She shook her head slightly. Even if the emperor was determined to protect her this time, he couldn't do it.
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At the morning court today, when a fifth-rank censor from the Censorate stepped forward and passionately impeached Concubine Yi, Guo Luoluo, for crimes such as "overstepping one's authority", "overstepping the boundaries of respect", and "interfering in the affairs of the crown prince", the Qianqing Palace fell into an eerie silence.
Tu Yue, the assistant minister of the Ministry of War, immediately became angry, and was about to leave the line with a gloomy look in his eyes. Ma Qi, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Works on his right, quickly grabbed his sleeve and shook his head at him implicitly, with a hint of meaning in his eyes - now is not a good time to argue.
Because Fu Qing was the Fifth Prince's study companion and admired Tu Yue's cheerful and generous character, Ma Qi and Tu Yue from the Fucha family, who were of similar age, gradually became close friends.
Ma Qi saw it very clearly. The Ministry of War had never been associated with the clean officials, not to mention that Tu Yue was the brother of Concubine Yi, just like a relative by marriage! If Tu Yue couldn't hold back, the censor's condemnation would come like a wave. He was always tongue-tied, how could he refute it
The current situation is clearly a premeditated plot, so you must not act impulsively.
Thinking of this, Ma Qi pointed to the throne with his finger hidden under his official robes. His Majesty is here! It's true that the imperial concubine is favored. Once His Majesty expresses his opinion, it won't be too late for us to step out.
Although Tu Yue is a bit naive (Sanguan Bao's original words), he is not a stupid person. He is just frightened and angry that his sister is being bullied, and he is worried and confused.
Reminded by Ma Qi, he fell silent, retracted his steps, then looked cautiously at Kangxi on the throne, and relaxed a little after a moment.
The emperor's face was really dark and gloomy, looking too scary, like the foreshadowing of a storm, pouring all his anger towards the official who was impeaching him.
The emperor was furious about this and everyone found out.
"You have too much free time. You have impeached not only the civil and military officials, but you have also set your sights on my harem." Kangxi glanced at the crowded hall, laughed angrily, and said indifferently, "Next time, will you impeach me for indulging in pleasure and being incompetent?"
As soon as these words were spoken, all the civil and military officials in the court understood the emperor's attitude. He was clearly partial to Concubine Yi.
The censor who impeached Yun Xiu could not help but kneel down, sweating profusely, and said, "I dare not, I dare not!"
"You don't dare? I think you dare!" After scolding, Kangxi sneered and narrowed his eyes, slapping the armrest heavily, "Noble Concubine Yi's action is not beyond my authority, but is allowed by me. I allow her to take care of the prince. What do you object to?"
Those officials who had something to hide looked at each other and were silent for a while.
They had the courage to impeach the imperial concubine, but they really didn't have the courage to refute the emperor.
As Kangxi gained power and authority, no one dared to go against his will. Promoting his confidants was just a matter of a word. Even Mingzhu, the powerful "Prime Minister", did not dare to cross that bottom line.
Mingzhu was standing at the front and was quite surprised when she heard that. She lowered her eyes and the smile on her face gradually disappeared.
This... is allowed by the Long Live
Could it be that there is a bright road ahead
He secretly thought it was a bad idea. Didn't Concubine Hui say that the Emperor had been kept in the dark
It was bad. He made a wrong move, underestimated the status of Concubine Yi in the emperor's heart, overestimated the authenticity of the news, and pushed Concubine Yi to the side of the prince... Even if she didn't have such thoughts before, after today, after being impeached, it is hard to say what will happen!
Thinking of this, Mingzhu's heart suddenly sank to the bottom and she felt heavy with regret.
But there is no medicine for regret in the world. Now that things have come to this, the best way is to stop the loss in time.
If Mingzhu regrets, Tong Guowei feels pity.
He stood there, watching the prince with his eyes and nose, thinking that it would be best if the prince was punished together, but unfortunately... things did not go as planned...
"No objection." The hall was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Kangxi suddenly laughed and asked sternly, "Where is Wang Yong?!"
The head of the Metropolitan Censorate, the Left Censor-in-Chief Wang Yong, stepped out of the line, his face unusually bitter. He bowed and said, "I am your humble servant."
"Since I ascended the throne, has there been any precedent of impeaching concubines? Has there been any ministers interfering in the harem? Has there been such a corrupt Censorate as today?" Kangxi asked slowly, stroking the jade ring.
After being asked three questions in a row, Wang Yong couldn't stand it anymore!
Although the Censorate had the power to impeach concubines, and he had impeached the former Imperial Noble Consort Tong Jia at the Dragon Boat Festival Zongzi Banquet, he was still stubborn at this time and intended to argue with the Emperor, which showed he had no manners.
He knelt down with a plop: "It is my fault for not disciplining you properly. Your Majesty, please calm down!"
The fifth-rank official who had previously impeached Concubine Yi was now trembling like a sieve and lying on the ground.
"Wang Yong will be fined two months' salary. You must reflect on your mistakes. As for you," Kangxi looked down at him with ice in his eyes, "everything should be handled fairly. Think twice before you act. Go back to your residence to reflect on your mistakes. Three days is tentative."
Hearing this, Wang Yong was furious. This was a completely unprovoked disaster. He didn't even know about Concubine Yi's affairs, so how did the censor know about it
In the final analysis, this is a secret of the inner chambers, the emperor's family affairs, and has nothing to do with the character of the imperial concubine. Involving the crown prince is already sensitive, and with the emperor protecting him, how can impeachment come true
You are really bored!
The man kneeling on the ground heard this and his face turned red, almost fainting. He lost all his dignity...
Everyone was secretly shocked.
A salary deduction and a period of reflection is nothing, but what is this place? The Palace of Heavenly Purity!
The ones who were punished were the honest officials of the Censorate!
Lord Wang was completely taken out on, and the other person's reputation was ruined. People who were not familiar with the inside story thought that with the emperor's golden words, the name of injustice would follow him for the rest of his life.
Why bother
Kangxi made the final decision, and after all the officials were speechless, he immediately announced the adjournment of the court.
The emperor suppressed the impeachment as he did not want to cause her trouble, so the turmoil from the previous dynasty had not yet fermented and Yunxiu was sleeping soundly in her bedroom.
When she got up, it was already noon. After breakfast, she carried the babbling Ninth Prince from the warm room and watched him with a smile as he tilted his head and blew bubbles, and as he turned over like a little turtle. Yinzhen also put in all his effort to perform for his mother, with his black eyes like glass and his round belly bulging.
Yun Xiu's eyes softened, and before she knew it, it was already noon.
Wen Yuan was jealous of the bulging belly, and quickly took the rattle to play with the young master. Unexpectedly, Yinzhen turned his head away and ignored her, looking around for a long time, then stretched his neck, kissed Yunxiu on the cheek, and then pretended to be a quail, burying himself in the neck of his mother and not moving.
Being attacked unexpectedly, Yunxiu raised her eyebrows and gently poked her chubby son's cheek. Just as she was about to speak, Ruizhu hurriedly opened the curtain and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, first the people from the Censorate asked to see you, and then the emperor summoned the six important officials and the cabinet scholars to the palace. I think something big must have happened. Along the way, I saw many eunuchs in the palace looking around in the direction of the Qianqing Palace."
"What's the big deal at this time..." Yun Xiu thought for a moment, then paused and said softly, "Always keep an eye on that end."
"yes."
Palace of Heavenly Purity.
To sum up Tu Yue's mood of the day in eight words, it can be said to be full of ups and downs, sadness and joy.
The fifth-rank official who impeached Yun Xiu went home to think about the past. Everyone tacitly agreed not to mention what happened in today's morning court session, as they did not want to anger the emperor.
Tu Yue was completely relieved, but not long after, a rumor came out from nowhere, causing shock waves and fermenting in the former dynasty on a small scale.
Rumor has it that Concubine Yi, relying on the Emperor's favor, interferes in the Crown Prince's affairs, intending to take advantage of the situation!
Is the phrase "hens crow at dawn" something that can be said casually
Tu Yue was furious and angry. He was summoned by the emperor and rushed to the palace. The imperial study was quite spacious and could accommodate many important officials of the court. The deputy chief censor of the Censorate looked solemn and advised: "Your Majesty, please consider the prince and the Qing Dynasty..."
Wang Yong rushed over and was shocked. How could it be one of his men again
Kangxi listened to the words, neither happy nor angry. He looked around at the ministers, ignored the words of the deputy censor, and strode behind the screen: "Grandfather, watch your step, slow down..."
The Empress Dowager's voice was calm: "I am in good health and have plenty of energy to do my job as a hen crowing at dawn."
In an instant, the Deputy Censor-in-Chief shut his mouth and beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead. Mingzhu, who was standing in the front row, was startled and suddenly raised her head.
Why did I bother this guy? !