Everyone in the hall bowed their heads, acted respectfully, and remained silent, with different thoughts in their minds.
When did His Majesty, who is usually reserved and deep-minded, show such anger? Some people who are not very smart are completely confused and can't figure out why His Majesty is so angry when Prince Bu is in trouble
Isn't it true that the more unlucky Prince Bu is, the happier His Majesty is? Or is it that in this peaceful and prosperous era, someone dared to openly hunt down the prince and the blood-stained Jialing River, which was a slap in the face of the court? Or is His Majesty too dramatic
There were many twists and turns in their minds, but no one dared to show it.
Emperor Youning suppressed the pent-up anger in his chest and glanced at everyone solemnly. His eyes swept past Xiao Changqing and Xiao Changyan, and finally fell on Xiao Huayong, who was pale, frowning and obviously suffering from discomfort.
For a moment, Emperor Youning was impulsive and asked Xiao Huayong to go find the person himself, just to see if Shen Xihe would give up this crucial chess piece in his hand.
"What do you think about the Jialing River incident, Prince?" asked Emperor Youning.
Xiao Huayong was slightly startled as if he was suddenly named, and then he said respectfully: "Your Majesty, although Prince Bu has not inherited the title, he is also an important official of the court. He has attracted such a vicious pursuit, from the outside of Kyoto all the way to the Jialing River... It has caused panic among the people, and many unfavorable words about Your Majesty have been said out of thin air.
I think you should order the Shannan West Road and Jiannan Road government and military guards to clear the way and strictly check the pass. All suspicious people should be detained and investigated to show your majesty's kindness to the orphans of meritorious officials... "
Bu Shulin was ambushed and killed three times, and although no civilians were harmed, the news became a hot topic. Everyone said that only His Majesty could dare to do so in such a high-profile manner. Rumors cannot be suppressed by force, and Xiao Huayong spoke entirely from the standpoint of the emperor's reputation.
He was very well-behaved and had a filial heart, which made Emperor Youning's depressed mood re-emerge.
"The Qu family's ship sank in the Jialing River. I vaguely remember that the Crown Princess and the Qu family have always been friends. Last year, it was the Crown Princess who sent people to persuade the Qu family to sail out on a large ship to receive the grain from Wendeng County." Emperor Youning did not respond to Xiao Huayong's words, but suddenly said, "The Qu family has been a hundred-year-old brand, and this is the first time they have encountered such a disaster. They were also implicated by the court, so the Crown Princess went to express condolences on my behalf to reassure the people."
After these words came out, most people in the hall were in a state of confusion, and they had no idea what His Majesty meant. Although the Qu family business was affected by the pursuit of Prince Bu and a large ship sank, a mere merchant had made no special contribution to the country and the people. Was it worth the Eastern Palace Concubine to personally visit and comfort them
Only a few people who knew that the criminals chasing Bu Shulin must be sent by His Majesty, understood the hidden meaning of His Majesty's words. He pointed out what they had overlooked in their hearts and told them that this brutal killing was a plot set up by the Crown Princess from beginning to end.
Using Bu Shulin to lure the enemy into a trap, he killed all of His Majesty's men and made them never return. Thinking of this, many people felt a chill in their hearts.
"Your Majesty, we are just merchants. It is a great honor for the court to issue a document and have the local county magistrate read it out. Your Majesty ordered the Crown Princess to go in person. Once this precedent is set, other merchants will follow suit. It is not the lack of rewards that is worrying but the inequality. Your Majesty is wise and will not do such a hasty and biased thing that will cause dissatisfaction among the people." Tao Zhuanxian was the first one who was dissatisfied with Emperor Youning's decision.