Treacherous Living in the Imperial Harem

Chapter 120: public trial

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"Has Your Majesty finished talking to them so quickly?" Yun Fenghuang walked into the imperial carriage briskly. He looked around and saw that the furnishings inside were still the same as before. The emperor's face was calm, and he looked no different from when she left. Surprised, he stepped forward with a smile to bless him, then asked with a coquettish smile, "I thought it would be a while longer."

The emperor said calmly: "In the final analysis, the incident was caused by Zheng Fengxi (qing). There is a dispute between the two parties as to whether Zheng Fengxi harmed the good family. It just so happened that Wannian County Government was in front of him. I decided to re-examine the case personally when I get there."

"Your Majesty!" Yun Fenghuang said hurriedly, "Can you go and see me when the time comes?"

"Nonsense." The emperor scolded, "What are you doing as a married woman when a case is being heard in the court? Not to mention that all the princes in the temple will be there to watch, and the concubine is by your side, how unbecoming it is!"

Yun Fenghuang felt that he didn't seem to be really angry, so he stepped forward and put his arms around his neck, lying on his shoulder and saying coquettishly: "I want to see your majesty's heroic and observant appearance!"

The emperor was unmoved and said, "Just send your subordinates to see it, and let them report it to you after reading it."

"With their little eloquence, how can they describe His Majesty's wisdom and martial prowess?" Yun Fenghuang refused and said, "If you really have that ability, why would you join the palace as a slave? Your Majesty, just let me go! Go! Go ahead! It’s not convenient for me to appear in front of people, why don’t you look at me from behind a screen?”

Emperor Chunjia pushed her with a stern face and asked her to get off his back: "Look at who in Sangong and Sixth Courtyard is messing around like you? Is this the place you should go to? If I had known I wouldn't have summoned you. .”

"It can be seen that Your Majesty really cares about me." Yun Fenghuang quickly hugged me tighter, refusing to let go, and said in a sweet voice, "In that case, why don't you obey me?"

The emperor sneered and said, "Are you trying to coax me with sweet words now?"

Seeing how stubborn she was, he finally gave in and said that she could be allowed to peek behind the screen, but she was not allowed to show her face, and she was not allowed to make any noise to disturb the trial... In short, she listed a lot of requirements.

Yun Fenghuang agreed wholeheartedly, and also promised that he would remove the hairpin and try his best to cover up his tracks to prevent the emperor from being discussed.

The two of them agreed on the terms, and the food was almost ready. The emperor's appearance was determined not to be neglected even when he was on the road. Yun Fenghuang was very happy eating the rice. In the meantime, he acted coquettishly and asked the emperor to give Yun Qingman a plate of roasted shark skin with green onions that had only been touched a few chopsticks: "Qingman likes to eat this the most when he is at home."

Emperor Chunjia had planned to pamper her during this period, but he didn't care about a mere plate of dishes, so he agreed casually. However, after thinking about it, he personally selected an untouched quail crystal clam and had it served to her. Yuan Nian Niang - Because Empress Dowager Yuan contracted an illness before her departure, the imperial doctor considered her unfit for the long journey, so she could only stay in the imperial city to "recuperate" with some unpopular concubines left behind by Shenzong Xiaozong. Originally, she did not approve of Yuan Nian Niang's arrival. A palace to escape the heat.

Empress Dowager Yuan meant that since she couldn't leave, it would be better for Yuan Niang to find an excuse to stay in the palace, so that the aunt and nephew could take care of each other.

Well, the main thing is that the Queen Mother can help Yuan Yuniang keep an eye on it, so as not to lose her child or even her life in a daze.

But she couldn't stop Yuan Yuniang from clinging to Emperor Chunjia. The emperor went out this time no more than before. He was surrounded by a group of beauties. In front of him were Yun Fenghuang, Wei Hengyan and other new concubines who were either pretty or elegant. Behind them were Yi Xing'en and Qu Hongzhuan. These new beauties who came from humble backgrounds but were born with stunning beauty... originally broke the peace that had been established in the palace for many years after Yun Fenghuang entered the palace. Although the emperor's visits to Yuan Fu Niang were still relatively frequent, the frequency had to be reduced.

After taking office recently, I would only go to Ningbi Hall to sit down every now and then.

Yuan Yuniang's heart was full of expectation and jealousy, and she could never be calm for a moment.

This was a situation where the emperor often came to comfort him in person, which made her stay in the palace with the Queen Mother Yuan, watching the emperor lead a group of goblins happily out to escape the summer heat... Yuan Yuniang almost exploded just thinking about it!

Therefore, even though Empress Dowager Yuan firmly opposed it, people around her tried to persuade her and still insisted on following her.

At this moment, she had no appetite after a bumpy ride. She was being coaxed and persuaded to let her take a few bites regardless of herself and the child. Seeing the meal specially sent by the emperor, including Aunt Zhu, all relaxed. After taking a breath, he just said that this ancestor can finally calm down: "Look, my Majesty, although your Majesty is busy with political affairs, he still cares about you after all."

Yuan Yuniang also smiled a little, but she asked the servant who was running errands: "Is Your Majesty eating alone at this moment, or is there someone accompanying you? Is this royal meal only for me or is there someone else?" "

Who in the former harem didn't know that Yue Jieyu was jealous

The waiter didn't dare to lie to her, so he hesitated a little when he heard this.

When Yuan Yuniang saw this, her face suddenly darkened, and she slapped the table: "Be honest with me!"

"...Your Majesty, let Mao Jieyu eat with you at the moment." The chamberlain had no choice but to tell her tremblingly, "During the dinner, Mao Jieyu saw the shark skin roasted with green onions, and remembered that Yun Ronghua liked it, so she pestered your majesty. He promised to send it to Yun Ronghua. However, His Majesty thought of the Empress himself, so he asked the servant to send this quail crystal dumpling... Before the servant left the imperial carriage, His Majesty did not order anyone else to be rewarded with the royal meal."

"It can be seen that Your Majesty will never forget you." Aunt Zhu quickly comforted you and whispered, "Don't think too much, Your Majesty. Your Majesty just listened to the report from the Wannian County Magistrate. How can you have any thoughts at this moment? Summon the little Yun family You may be accompanying me, maybe you have some plans... Xiao Yun has always been a noisy person, and by asking His Majesty to give Yun Ronghua a meal, maybe he just wants to remind His Majesty of you, thereby irritating you and causing you to cause trouble!"

"..." Yuan Yuniang was silent for a while, not making any fuss, and waved her hand to let the waiter leave.

The chamberlain breathed a sigh of relief, bowed and left. Of course, after walking for a while, he would turn around, spit, and leave with hatred - if this was a gift from the emperor to other concubines, he didn't have to suffer, and he could still get some reward money. , that is, give it to Yuan Yuniang. It’s good to go back and forth. Can you not get bored

"Your Majesty must be tired of me, right?" Yuan Niang, the chamberlain, may not be unaware of this thought, but she is really overwhelmed by the years of oppression.

Others, including Empress Dowager Yuan and Aunt Zhu, felt that the emperor was already in charge and had seen the light of day, so he would be able to survive better.

But in fact, it was even more painful for Yuan Yuniang.

Because when the emperor was not in charge, not only did he have more time to spend with her, but Yuan Yuniang felt that she was the only one in the Sixth Palace who truly loved the emperor, and the others were not only people who wanted to snatch her husband, but also had nothing to do with the emperor. Emotions are just for the sake of the family.

But now that the emperor is in charge, he may be able to regain power in the future and truly become the master of the world - so will those who were lukewarm towards the emperor earlier, such as the empress and Concubine Xin, continue their previous attitude

Yuan Niang thought that was impossible. After all, the emperor was still young, handsome, as handsome as jade, and still the Supreme Being. In such a situation, how many women could not fall in love with him

Will he still pamper himself as always

Especially people like Yi Xingen, who have nothing, but have peerless beauty. With their background, they should be grateful to serve the emperor. If they can not give up their hearts for the emperor...

For a moment, Yuan Fu Niang thought about the many years of love between her and Gong Xiangji, which was definitely not comparable to the little goblin forced into the palace by others; for a moment, she thought about the stories of many heartless and heartless lovers, and she couldn't help but feel suspicious that she had been like this in her life. Life is full of misfortune, will it really happen to you when all the hardships come out

The most important thing is that she often feels at a loss. Compared to Emperor Chunjia's handsomeness, gentleness, generosity, and nobility, as well as the ability to hold back for many years to gain the opportunity to rule, she seems to have nothing

Once upon a time, there was a family background. As the direct daughter of a top and most famous family in Fuyang County, she was a perfect match for the Prince of Fuyang County who was not noticed by the court.

However, this good match was quickly replaced by Queen Ji after Gong Xiangji ascended the throne.

Being favored by the people around me since childhood, I naively thought that I was a rare beauty. However, after entering the palace and seeing the different styles of Empress Ji and Concubine Zheng, I already understood that she was just above average.

Then to Yun Fenghuang, then to Yi Xingen, there will never be a shortage of younger and more beautiful concubines in this palace.

When it comes to temperament and human nature... Yuan Yuniang doesn’t say anything, but she really doesn’t know what is going on in her heart

She had little to be praised for in these parts.

When the emperor was a mere puppet, Yuan Yuniang felt that there was nothing inappropriate about the two childhood sweethearts being equals.

Now that Emperor Chunjia's identity and power have changed, she is still the concubine who is hated by the Sixth Palace and even the old servant Aunt Zhu sent by the Yuan family is very disgusted. Besides being angry and aggrieved, Yuan Yuniang also has a deep, Indescribable fear.

But for some reason, her attitude towards the emperor became even worse.

Last time at the Ningbi Palace, if Aunt Zhu hadn't forced the palace people to open the door to welcome him, Yuan Yuniang would have even planned to ask the emperor to come three or five times in a row, coaxing her every time before she was willing to meet the emperor.

That night, the emperor left to visit the new prostitute. Aunt Zhu scolded her so much that she burst into tears. This woman who had watched her grow up was always resolute, decisive, and shrewd, and was rarely willing to show her weak side. At that time, he knelt down in front of her, tugged at the hem of her skirt and cried with snot and tears: "Even if you don't want to grow up, you are no longer a person now. For the sake of your own flesh and blood, you still won't do it." Are you willing to listen to this advice? What are you going to do to people like this old slave? What are you going to do in the future?"

Yuan Yuniang sat in silence for a while, then pushed her away and walked away as if nothing had happened. No one knew that the moment the emperor left, the regret in her heart came like a tide and swallowed her up.

"Maybe Ji Lang has treated me too well over the years, so even though I am afraid that he will be seduced by those cheap slaves after he gains power... I still subconsciously believe that he will not let me down?" Yuan Yuniang smiled bitterly and touched her subconsciously. Touching his swollen belly, he calmly said to the many waiters who were looking at him worriedly: "I don't have much appetite at the moment. Please share this plate of quail and crystal clams."

Aunt Zhu wants you to at least take a bite, even if you pick up a piece of chopsticks intentionally, is it a reward specially given to you by the emperor

But considering the little ancestor's behavior during this period of making a fuss whenever she disagreed, she didn't dare to say anything.

We are on the road now, not in the remote Ningbi Palace. If we make a little noise, there may be many people watching.

The emperor and Yun Fenghuang in the imperial carriage did not know what Yuan Kuiniang was thinking. After each rewarded the person they wanted to reward, they finished the meal very quietly.

After the meal, the emperor and Yun Fenghuang joked a few words with each other, and the team was almost rested. The imperial chariot that had stayed for a long time finally moved slowly.

It was after dark when we arrived in Wannian County. Of course, the case could not be tried at this time, so after a short discussion, it was decided that the trial would be held at the county government office tomorrow afternoon - the kind that allowed people to watch.

"People like the Ji family are really cruel!" Of course, a mere county government office cannot accommodate many nobles. Fortunately, there are several large households living next to the county government office. At this time, they were vacated overnight to accommodate many dignitaries. Because Feng Huang was staying with the emperor that night, he happened to listen to it a few times. He curled his lips when he heard the news: Public trials will only be carried out unless there is no necessity, that is, when there is considerable certainty.

After all, if something went wrong in front of everyone, the loss of face would be huge.

If an ordinary official does this, at most it will damage his reputation and affect his official career. Emperor Chunjia, who has been in power for only a few months, if any mistakes are made during the public trial, he will be insulted by the Ji family and others. Public opinions such as "The emperor is ignorant and unethical", "Although today's emperor is pure filial piety, he is not sensitive", "It seems that the princes asking your majesty to study more and suspend pro-government are helpless and not with ulterior motives".

This was a huge blow to Emperor Chunjia, who had finally gained the opportunity to take charge of the government!

but…

What does this have to do with Yun Fenghuang!

Therefore, Yun Fenghuang not only did not give any reminder, but also pretended to cheer for the emperor before going to bed: "Your Majesty is wise and powerful. Tomorrow, he will definitely be able to peel off the cocoons and see clearly, catch the real culprit in one fell swoop, and bring peace to the common people! I am here to wish your Majesty a successful victory. ,success!"

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Good trial!

In case I am embarrassed, I happen to be watching the scene from behind the screen!

Emperor Chunjia, who had just had a warm relationship with her, was closing his eyes to rest. After hearing this, he opened his eyes and turned to look at her. After a moment, he curled his lips and said with a soft smile: "Jieyu is interested."