Fu Yunxi said calmly: "The young minister of Dali Temple was present that day. If the emperor wants to know the process, he can be called to confront him." After saying that, he looked at the seventh prince meaningfully: "His Majesty, the seventh prince feels that how?"
The seventh prince's face was a little stiff, and he forced a smile at this moment: "What Uncle Wang said is that Zhuang Shiyang is too ruthless to treat his own daughter like this, but." He said hesitantly: "Master Zhuang has also been too ruthless in these years. He has done a lot for the court, maybe he should be given another chance."
The emperor frowned: "Come here and draw up a decree to demote Zhuang Shiyang to the fifth rank and fine him one year's salary."
The Seventh Prince's mouth froze and he was demoted four levels in a row. The emperor's punishment was not light.
Fu Yunxi said nonchalantly: "Your Majesty, you can order the capital's guards to tighten up recently. An assassin appeared in Wangjiang Tower yesterday. Many nobles were killed, and the humble ministers also suffered greatly."
The emperor was shocked: "I already know about this. I wonder if you were also present. Are you injured?"
Fu Yunxi shook her head: "I'm fine with you. I just hope that the emperor will investigate the matter thoroughly. After all, the safety of the people in the capital is the most important thing."
The emperor pondered for a moment: "Old Qi, I will leave this matter to you to investigate. You must find out the clues. I cannot tolerate such thieves in the capital."
The seventh prince bowed his head and said yes.
After saying some more words, Fu Yunxi and the Seventh Prince exited the study.
After walking to the palace gate, the seventh prince looked at Fu Yunxi and said, "Master Zhuang has been demoted four levels in a row. I'm afraid the official road will be very bumpy in the future."
Fu Yunxi raised her eyebrows: "What does it have to do with me?"
The Seventh Prince came closer: "Isn't Uncle Wang very happy? He was so angry for Miss Zhuang Fourth. Speaking of which, Uncle Wang and Miss Zhuang Fourth have a close relationship. It is said that after the people of the Zhuang family left last night, Miss Zhuang stayed. At Wangjiang Tower. Someone also saw her maid, Uncle Wang... but he has feelings for Miss Zhuang Fourth? "
When Fu Yunxi heard this, she turned around and looked at the Seventh Prince with a half-smile: "His Royal Highness is extremely enthusiastic about this matter."
The Seventh Prince played with the jade plaque on his waist and said with a smile: "Of course, it is a pity that Uncle Wang may not have a chance. Mr. Zhuang has already promised to marry Miss Zhuang Fourth to Prince Wei as the Crown Princess. He will only wait until next year when he is born. Marriage." After saying that, he said with a look of admiration: "Prince Wei and Miss Zhuang Si are a good match. Haha."
Fu Yunxi made a movement with her hands, raised her lips and said, "We'll see."
After Fu Yunxi walked away, a boy in brown clothes beside the Seventh Prince said: "Your Highness... Now that Mr. Zhuang has been demoted, we..."
The seventh prince snorted coldly: "Fu Yunxi is more difficult than we thought. How could Zhuang Shiyang be suddenly impeached by the censor?"
The young man whispered: "It was early this morning when the censors met people chatting on their way out. When they learned about this, they immediately wrote a note..."
The seventh prince lowered his head and pondered for a moment before revealing a smile: "Zhuang Shiyang's daughter needs to be investigated carefully and find someone to follow her. Don't miss her every move."
The boy took the order and left.
Fu Yunxi walked on the road with an indifferent expression, the seventh prince's words still echoing in her ears. Wei Rufeng wants to marry Zhuang Hanyan as the crown prince? Those clear eyes came to mind again. Zhuang Hanyan's hostility towards Wei Rufeng could be seen by even an outsider at a glance. She must be unwilling in her heart, but if Zhuang Shiyang really agreed to get married, there was nothing she could do. Marrying Wei Rufeng obediently didn't seem to be what that little girl would do.
Fu Yunxi was a little stunned. At first, she just found it interesting that the little girl in her memory had grown into such an unexpected appearance. Now she helps her again and again, just to repay the kindness she had at that time... However, when it comes to getting married, It seems that it is not within the scope of my control.
When the imperial edict that Zhuang Shiyang was demoted reached the Zhuang Mansion, Zhuang Shiyang was tenderly in bed with Mrs. Zhou.
Aunt Mei is now pregnant, so naturally she cannot serve him. Aunt Wan will not take the initiative to serve Zhuang Shiyang. Only Mrs. Zhou seizes this opportunity and dresses up carefully. When Zhuang Shiyang sees it, they immediately have sex with her in broad daylight. The heat lingered.
Until the father-in-law who announced the edict finished reading the edict, Zhuang Shiyang was still lying there blankly, a little in disbelief.
"Master Zhuang, please accept the edict." The eunuch in the palace was a little unhappy. Zhuang Shiyang took the edict with trembling hands and slowly turned his head. The cruelty in his eyes made Zhou shiver: "Master ..." Before she finished speaking, Zhuang Shiyang kicked her in the stomach. Zhou covered her stomach and fell to the ground in pain. Zhuang Shiyang had already ignored the presence of others and started punching and kicking her: "Bitch! It's all your fault! Block it! I got my official career. It’s fine now. I was demoted, and it’s all your fault! Bitch, the broom star!”
He was originally a man, so his strength was naturally much stronger than that of a woman. Zhou was so dizzy from the beating that he curled up in pain, holding her stomach and begging.
Zhuang Yushan rushed to protect Mr. Zhou, knelt on the ground and cried, "Daddy, don't hit your mother like this...Daddy, don't do this..."
She didn't say it was okay, but when she mentioned Zhuang Shiyang, she remembered that the source of all this was because of her. If Zhuang Yushan had not been kidnapped by bandits, the Zhou family would not have embarrassed Han Yan in public, nor would he have been invited to the emperor's side by the imperial censor, nor would he have been demoted. After thinking about it, he became angry and kicked Zhuang Yushan: "Go away! You are like a bitch, why don't you be played to death by the bandits..."
Aunt Mei looked on gloatingly, but at the same time she was a little scared in her heart. Zhuang Shiyang was so cruel. He was so warm to Mrs. Zhou a moment ago, but now he wanted to beat her to death. It's so heartless and unjust. Will one day, I will end up like Zhou? Thinking of this, I couldn't help but shudder.
Han Yan sighed in her heart, Zhuang Shiyang had lived with her for two lives, and she couldn't know him better. No matter how much he dotes on Mr. Zhou, once it affects his career, he can immediately turn his back on him. Now that Zhuang Shiyang was demoted because of Zhou, he would definitely be furious and put all the blame on Zhou. I am afraid that Zhou will not be able to win Zhuang Shiyang's favor for a long time.
Zhuang Qin, Aunt Wan and Zhuang Hanming all looked at what was happening in front of them with cold eyes, as if they were completely unaware. The father-in-law who announced the decree was the first time he encountered such a situation, and he despised Zhuang Shiyang in his heart. He spoiled his concubines and destroyed his wife, but put all the blame on women, and even beat his concubines in front of his children. He was really not a man. But Han Yan walked forward slowly and stuffed a bag of silver into the father-in-law's hand: "Excuse me, father-in-law, I have to make this trip. It's just that there are things at home, so I won't let my father-in-law have tea."
When the father-in-law saw that Han Yan behaved dignifiedly and politely, like a newly bloomed camellia in front of all the concubines and children, clean and delicate, he couldn't help but sigh that she was indeed a legitimate daughter of a great family. With such magnanimity, it was no wonder that the concubines were jealous and insulted. He weighed the money bag in his hand again and said with a smile: "Miss Zhuang is really of good nature. The Za family still has official duties to attend to. I will go back and report to the emperor and say goodbye."
(End of chapter)