Only her death can wash away the humiliation she has suffered.
What she was afraid of was that her father would be soft-hearted.
Li Sang's eyes were cold: "There is nothing to consider. You are the most important person to me. She is just a chess piece I used to help you get to the top. If this chess piece loses its function, it may even block your path. Of course, it must be removed."
Hearing this, Huang Ying felt extremely comfortable.
"Father, it's up to you."
What she was worried about was that he would be reluctant to do so. After all, the emperor's uncle loved her very much, and he would always do his best to help her fulfill her requests.
"Father, there is one more thing."
"Somehow the news that I ordered an increase in taxes in the court has spread, and now the people know about it. This has damaged my reputation and prestige, especially at a time when I have just started to handle government affairs."
Thinking of her uncle who had gone back on his word and strongly opposed the emperor in the court, Huang Ying couldn't help but doubt her.
Li Sang's eyes were always on the court, and he seldom paid attention to what was happening outside.
"Do you suspect she did this?"
"You brought up the tax issue in front of all the civil and military officials. Could it be that they spread it without knowing it?"
These officials would not tell anyone else about it, but they might say a few words in front of their relatives. In this way, word of this would spread from one person to ten, and from ten to a hundred, and eventually the news would spread.
Huang Ying shook her head.
She always had a hunch that the person behind this was the emperor's uncle.
"I think someone is fanning the flames behind this, otherwise the news wouldn't spread so quickly."
Now people outside are secretly spreading rumors that she doesn't care about the lives of the people, doesn't think about the people, doesn't understand the hardships of the people's lives, and only knows how to exploit the people.
On the contrary, the common people praised the emperor's uncle highly.
It is said that she is both civil and military, dedicated to serving the people and defending her country, and she is worthy of being the most powerful god of war in Huangming.
In short, it's about to blow people up to the sky.
"Master..."
Just then, Li Sang's personal beauty Xiao Xuanzi hurried in.
When he saw Huang Ying, he quickly shut his mouth and bowed respectfully.
Li Sang waved his hand, signaling him to speak directly.
"Master, I have already checked. Those officials who were replaced have close ties with the Shang Xiang."
Huang Ying stood up with a serious and cold expression: "Are you sure?"
Xiao Xuanzi glanced at his master and saw that he did not object, so he nodded and said, "I have confirmed it again and again, and the news is correct."
Li Sang looked at his daughter and said, "It seems that you need to summon Shang Quan, the old fox, to ask him some questions."
"I'll go now."
Huang Ying didn't believe that the person she personally chose would betray her.
What is involved here is not only interests, but also her relationship with Shang Shuheng and their future.
She couldn't help but be anxious.
Watching her leave in a hurry, Li Sang thought for a while, waved to Xiaoxuanzi, and gave him a few instructions, asking him to check the situation of Shang Shuheng.
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His Majesty urgently summoned Shang Quan, who had already sensed that something was wrong, and hurried into the palace.
After hearing His Majesty's reprimand, her heart skipped a beat and she immediately knelt down.
"Your Majesty, I am innocent! Even if you give me a hundred courages, I would not dare to do such a thing!"
"You were the one who planted these people. If it wasn't you, who else could it be?"
Huang Ying didn't want to believe it, but the fact was right in front of her, so she had to believe it.
"It must be Prince Rui."
Shang Quan has been thinking about this matter these past two days, and the first person he suspected was King Rui.