"Master, the chief steward came to report just now that His Highness was rushed to the East Palace by the Crown Prince, please go back to the door first, His Highness will arrive later." Guili, the maid, replied cautiously.
"Get someone ready and leave immediately." Helian Minmin straightened her head and shook her head, ordering in a deep voice.
The wedding is three days away, but His Highness is taking a break, so the Crown Prince chose to call someone today
"What do you think of the sixth brother?" The crown prince was dressed in bright yellow robes, and his expression couldn't be concealed.
Zong Zhenglin looked at the memorial book in front of him with a solemn expression. The prince actually wanted to get involved in this matter
"Second brother, this is not right. The Mobei war is imminent, and it is not appropriate to make waves."
The prince's side was in high spirits, and his face suddenly turned cold when Zong Zhenglin's words poured in.
"This matter is related to the foundation of Great Wei's governance of the country. How can you delay and not report it? Could it be that the sixth brother thinks that literature is inferior to martial arts?"
Zong Zhenglin frowned. "This matter can be postponed."
The prince's face was completely gloomy. Sure enough, it is not one heart, and he was able to use it as a spearman before, but now he dares to go against his will. "If that's the case, then don't bother Sixth Brother."
He asked someone to send Zong Zhenglin out of the house, but he suddenly smiled and patted him on the shoulder, "Second brother, I haven't congratulated you on your wedding. When you have time, come to your house for two drinks."
"I am honored to be my brother."
Sitting in the carriage of the Prince's Mansion, Zong Zhenglin closed his eyes and smiled. The prince's move was really unexpected, saving him a lot of effort. Since someone is rushing to take up this job, why doesn't he get out as soon as possible
"Ye Kai, go to Helian Mansion."
"Yes, Your Highness."
In Helian's mansion, Mrs. Helian looked at her daughter's radiant face with undiminished smile, and finally felt relieved.
"Since His Royal Highness treats you considerately, remember that your heirs come first. Don't fight for a moment and ruin a major event."
"Madam, the prince and concubine, the Sixth Highness is here in person. Your Excellency, please two of you to come over to pay respects." A servant outside the door hurried to report.
Mrs. Helian was also quite relieved to see that Zong Zhenglin, who was dragged away by the prince, came in time. At least it could be seen that His Highness was quite satisfied with Helian Minmin.
Sitting in the carriage on the return journey, Liu Qing hesitated and spoke again. "Master, why don't you tell the madam about the difficulties in the mansion? The madam can take care of the Helian mansion in an orderly manner, and she will definitely be able to help you come up with ideas."
Helian Minmin looked complicated and sighed after a while. "The Helian family's century-old family has never been the most important daughter. It's the one that is most useful. Don't forget, there are far more than one young lady from the Helian House."
Although the mother is the main room, there are two side rooms staring at them. The two wives of the former Marquis of Jing'an were both from Helian's sisters. As for why the original partner "suddenly had an old disease" and was replaced by the successor, Helian Minmin knew very well. The cruelty of the big family is no worse than the backyard battle.
Compared with the sincere love of my mother, my grandfather and father have always been the first in the family. Now that his position in the Prince's Mansion is not stable, how can he expose his shortcomings.
"The inside story in the Prince's Mansion must not be sent to the house in private. Otherwise, don't blame me for not thinking about the relationship between master and servant for more than ten years." Helian Minmin's expression was gloomy, looking at the two big maids in the carriage, beating severely.
A few days later, the crown prince personally presented Yuan Chengdi, exposing the fraud case of Zhanghe in the thirteenth year of the Spring Festival, which shocked the whole court. This matter is very involved, and there are as many as 137 invigilators of the candidates involved in the case.
Yuan Chengdi was furious, and ordered the Ministry of Punishment to conduct a thorough investigation, and the Supervision Division to collect evidence. After that, the dark tide in Shengjing was turbulent for most of the month, and the third-rank officers fell one after another.
"What else do you have to say!" In the imperial study, Emperor Yuancheng kicked Zong Zhengchun's left shoulder, knocking him to the ground.
"Your Majesty, it's none of your business. The son was wronged. The prince and the son have always been at odds with each other. Everyone knows this! This time it must be framed in secret, and I want to get rid of the son and then hurry up!" Zheng Chun's liver and gallbladder were split, and he was so frightened that he burst into tears.
"Brother, what do you mean by this? Could it be that you want to frame up the crown prince? Father, the aides in the elder brother's house who were detained in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment have all confessed. How can he deny it?" The prince pointed and knelt on the ground. The impersonal Zong Zhengchun scolded him sternly, and accused him of several major crimes one after another.
Zong Zhenglin watched the battle between the two intensify and looked on with a cold eye.
"Father, the crown prince wanted to cut the weeds and eradicate the root cause because he had evidence of his private bribery and betrayal of officials and lords in his hands. No one else noticed this time, but he was the only one who revealed the shocking case. It can be seen that there is something wrong and ulterior motives! Implicated! With such a wide range, there must be hidden forces in the hands of the prince, who have been plotting for a long time, and his heart can be punished!"
Seeing that the two sons wanted to kill each other, Emperor Yuancheng raised his hand on the table and smashed it at the two of them.
"Two bastards who don't know benevolence, righteousness, etiquette and filial piety!"
Seeing that Emperor Yuancheng was furious, everyone knelt down and pleaded guilty, not daring to act rashly.
"Father, this matter is not only noticed by the son and the minister. The Sixth Emperor's younger brother already knew about it, but he secretly concealed it and did not report it." The prince seized the opportunity and immediately dragged Zong Zhenglin into the water and beat him down.
Emperor Yuancheng's eyes were sharp, looking straight into Zong Zhenglin's eyes, the emperor's power was full of power.
Zong Zhenglin knelt straight and did not flinch. Turn a blind eye to the prince who is clamoring on the side.
"On the day my son was married and returned home, the prince called his son to the mansion to discuss the fraud. Before that, the son knew nothing about it. After reading the memorial that the prince wanted to submit, the son only mentioned the Mobei war. For the most important, you can get together later. There is no intention to deceive."
"How can the major fraud case be delayed? Could it be that the sixth brother wants to help people get out of the crime?" The prince glanced back and forth between Zong Zhengchun and Zong Zhenglin, meaning something.
"Furthermore, the investigation of the officials involved in this case also involved the fifth brother Yue's family. Could it be that with the strength of one's son, he could still frame the younger brothers?"
Emperor Yuancheng looked at the sons kneeling at the bottom. Except for the fourth child who had ear problems, he was not involved. The rest, etc., are all listed. His eyes swept over the crowd with extremely complicated expressions, and Emperor Yuan Cheng kept his expression secret.
"Gu Changde!"
"The slave is here."
"Forbid everyone in the Anyuan Hall, no visitation is allowed without an edict." After he finished speaking, he walked away.
Zong Zhenglin's eyes narrowed and he realized immediately. This time, Emperor Yuancheng will definitely investigate all the prefectures thoroughly, and I am afraid that he will not be able to leave Anyuan Hall in the short term. Since he was isolated from the outside, the forces placed in the house must be ready to move. I wonder if Helian Minmin might be able to handle it? The inner court of the Prince's Mansion must not be in chaos.
"What did you say?" Helian Minmin got up in shock.
"Returning to Concubine Zheng, His Highness was imprisoned by the emperor in the Anyuan Palace, and he was not allowed to return to the palace for a few days. No one in the palace was allowed to visit without an edict." Tian Fushan was so anxious that his forehead was sweating, and he hurried to the palace as soon as he heard the news. Zen Ruoyuan discussing ideas.
Concubine Shu had already passed a letter that Emperor Yuancheng strictly ordered the harem not to plead for mercy, and those who violated it were severely punished.
No matter how good Helian Minmin's family studies are, he is only a womanist family. Where have you encountered such a major event? For a while, he panicked, and he had no masters. The ban came from Emperor Yuancheng, and even her father dared not disobey, how could she handle it
"This, this..." Helian Minmin clenched her hands tightly, her face turning pale. "How can this be good?"
Tian Fushan saw that Concubine Helian Zhengfei's thoughts were out of order, and he was already in a mess, and his heart was even more anxious. There is still one day left before returning to Shengjing, so why are you waiting dryly now? It's a pity that Concubine Zheng's time in the palace was too short, and there was nothing she could do at this time.
She came out of the Chan Ruo Garden with a sad face and walked halfway, when she suddenly remembered the careless concubine Mu Fang in the mansion! Although Master Yao is unreliable on weekdays, he should be able to be valued by His Highness, right? Tian Fushan had no choice but to turn around and go to Danruo Garden.
Mu Xiyao frowned and looked at Tian Fushan, and the fan in her hand stopped.
Zong Zhenglin was under house arrest by his father? Could it be that his subordinates were ineffective and were found out
"His Royal Highness was banned in Anyuan Hall, where is the First Prince?"
"Except for the fourth highness, all the princes who were ordered to enter the imperial study room today are all confined in one place."
Mu Xiyao felt relieved. Now that she has been caught, what is she worried about? It seems that Emperor Yuancheng wanted to investigate the matter thoroughly and detain everyone to prevent the inside and outside from cooperating and leaking information.
Did Emperor Yuancheng want to be caught off guard? Or do you want to use this as bait to lure more fish? Mu Xiyao thought about imperial power, and was unhappy. It's too annoying to keep talking like this.
"The emperor wants to go fishing, let's not jump on it foolishly." Mu Xiyao took it slow and calm.
"The Sixth Prince's Mansion will be closed to thank guests from today. Everyone in the mansion dares to enter and leave without authorization, and those who bring news with them will be killed!"
Tian Fushan looked at Mu Xiyao sitting quietly on the cool couch, the figure like an ink painting, at a glance, he looked at peace and beauty. The words were decisive, bloody and ruthless. He was terrified, sweating all over his body.
Is this the real Yao master? There are three points similar to His Royal Highness. Speaking of taking people's lives, without frowning, it's really scary.