When Mr. Gu heard about the Three Corpse Insects, he knew that the Gu family was doomed this time.
Even so, when the emperor asked Princess Sui'an, she couldn't help but be shocked: "Your Majesty clearly knows that the guilty minister knows nothing about this! Even this matter of the Three Corpses Insects was an ignorant woman below who hid it from the guilty minister. for!"
As a result of a thorough investigation by the Imperial City Department, the Three Corpse Insects in Gu Jue's hands did indeed come from the family, but it was also true that Mr. Gu did not know about this.
But it was Gu Jue's mother-in-law, sister-in-law and other female relatives who conspired to prepare it for her.
Chunjia also believed that Mr. Gu was being kept secret, mainly because of Mr. Gu's subtlety. Even if he really wanted a girl from the tribe to use three corpse insects to murder the future mistress, the figure of the mistress has not yet been decided. Gu Jue brought something into the palace, even if Gu Jue didn't betray it, what would happen if others found out
She had to wait until Gu Jue became a concubine and established a good relationship with her mistress, and no one suspected that she would cause trouble for nothing before making a secret move.
But none of this can cover up the fact that as the current head of the Gu family, Mr. Gu must bear the consequences for the actions of his clan members.
After a long interrogation by Chunjia, Mr. Gu insisted that the Gu family had nothing to do with the infertility of Princess Sui'an: "His Royal Highness Yun'an has a good relationship with the imperial concubine. If it was the Gu family, why should he let Yun go?" His Highness An? Even if Prince Consort Zheng is not the brother of the Imperial Concubine, His Royal Highness Yun'an is good at dancing. If he were to side with the Imperial Concubine, he would probably be more helpful to the Imperial Concubine than His Highness Sui'an. Moreover, His Imperial Highness Yun'an is the Queen of Jinxi. , and was even promised to the imperial concubine’s nephew. This shows the degree of friendship between His Highness and the imperial concubine. Although the Gu family has always been at odds with the imperial concubine, they have never thought of being detrimental to the royal family... Please be aware of everything and return Gu family’s innocence!"
The emperor felt that he did not look like a fraud. After much deliberation, he decided that he was not punished. Instead, he summoned Yin Qu, Deng Chengzhai and other close ministers to discuss the matter: "I have been thinking about the incident in Sui'an back then, but after many years, But there are still no clues... The Gu family is quite suspicious now, but the heads of the family have sworn to deny it, and it doesn't look like they are lying... What can I do? "
Yin Qu and others had long forgotten about Sui'an. When the emperor mentioned it now, they had to first flatter the emperor's concern for the late emperor's own flesh and blood, and finally express euphemistically that the Gu family was prosperous but had no successors. Mr. Gu has been worrying about the future of his family all day long. It is not impossible to say that he does not know the sins of his juniors.
And since it was the Gu family that did it, and the old man didn’t know about it, didn’t the people below also know about it
So just torture the people below.
In fact, the emperor planned this way, but after all, he was a kind emperor. He had favored the concubine for many years, and recently abandoned Gu Zhen. Some people were speechless when faced with the evidence that the mother and son of the middle palace murdered the concubine and the emperor's heir. Out of instinctive suspicion, the emperor spoiled his concubine and destroyed his wife.
In addition, the Gu family had made great contributions to the country, and Marquis Longping had served in the military for half his life. He was assassinated and died before he could return to the imperial capital to reunite with his wife and children.
After all, Chunjia saves face and doesn't want to appear too mean.
At this moment, the most powerful ministers agreed, and he then agreed to torture everyone in the Gu family.
There are no outstanding talents among the Gu family's descendants, but they cannot withstand the methods of imprisonment.
In just three or two days, everything that should be said and shouldn't be said was confessed.
Including but not limited to the incident involving the Eighth Prince, the years of targeting and guarding against the loving Queen Mother, the supervision and suspicion of the Xie family...
Chunjia was prepared when he gave the order. After all, how could a family with such a long history not be a little dirty
Even so, he was so angry that his face turned livid!
If there were some other considerations about whether to kill the Gu family, now I don't want to delay at all.
Even Gu Jue didn't want to let go. No matter how dignified, virtuous, sensible, and considerate a girl like this was, and no matter how much she reined in the prodigal son, how could he safely keep her by King Qin's side
Especially since his eldest son is not the master of Duyoucheng Mansion, who knows if he will turn around and be deceived
"Your Majesty, after all, the Gu family is the natal family of the deceased Gu family, and Marquis Longping has contributed to the country." Yun Fenghuang was secretly happy when he found out about this news, but on the surface he still persuaded hypocritically, "Just punish the first culprit. , but there is no need to kill them all."
Chunjia had made up her mind. Hearing this, he just smiled and said, "Ahuang is concentrating on the care of the fetus. I was there before him."
This is a polite rejection of the imperial concubine's proposal.
Yun Fenghuang was clear in his heart, but he pretended not to hear it, agreed with a smile, and immediately changed the subject, leading him to talk about some interesting things about his children.
She was just gloating over Gu's misfortune. When the emperor returned to the court, Yin Qu sent a message, saying that he had ordered Gu to be tortured and found out some things related to Xie Wuzheng. It was suspected that Gu had kept the key. He always tries to trick Xuanqing Palace, but under severe punishment, how can he care about it? Everything was said.
Yun Fenghuang couldn't help but frown: "What are these things?"
When I found out that it was just ordinary corruption and perversion of the law, and that I had united with some big households in Yanzhou to find excuses to kill, kill and confiscate other big households, I felt relieved.
She knew Chunjia very well. No, it should be said that the previous capable monarchs had this characteristic: as long as it was not a crime that would shake the royal rule, such as treason, they would actually be very tolerant.
He was even satisfied that the minister had such a flaw.
Because this means that it is easy to control, and it can even be pulled out at critical moments, whether it is killing or demoting, it is all easy.
Even an upright official who is neither greedy nor abusive still has a good reputation.
The most annoying thing is actually the kind of saint-like subordinates.
The things Xie Wuzheng did are not common among officials who are from a low background and want to climb up the ranks.
Not to mention that he still has his cousin Yun Fenghuang as his backer. Even if he didn't, Chunjia would not directly take advantage of his talents and the fact that he did not really affect the common people at the bottom. What to do with him.
There is no need to wait for someone who has worked hard for him for more than ten or twenty years. It is of no use anymore, so he can settle old scores again.
The imperial concubine calmed down and said: "I know, I will thank Yin Shangshu on my behalf."
Seeing that the visitor had no intention of leaving, he raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "What else?"
"Replying to your Majesty, my lord said that it is not a big deal to know about these crimes." The visitor hesitated for a moment and whispered, "I'm afraid that the consequences can be dealt with without the Madam having to worry about it. It's just that the East Palace has not been established for a day, so these things have not happened. It won’t become a flaw, so please make a plan in advance.”
"Furthermore, Your Excellency also said something that was quite hesitant."
Yun Fenghuang said in surprise: "Yin Shangshu and I have been friends for many years, what else can't be said?"
"Your Excellency, Mr. Fu Wang and Mr. Ah Li are getting older, and it's time for the empress to support them more. There is no need to blindly favor the Prince Consort. After all, the Prince Consort has been very impressive over the years."
It’s no wonder that Yin Qu hesitated. After all, Yun Fenghuang and the Xie family’s children were matters within the Xie family. As an outsider, he hinted that Yun Fenghuang would promote his nephews more in the future, stop promoting Xie Wuzheng blindly, and even vaguely let him go. She was wary of Xie Wuzheng's intentions, as she was suspected of being intimate.
"But what else does Yin Shangshu know?" Yun Fenghuang frowned subconsciously when he heard this, but soon calmed down and asked softly, "Just say it, Yin Shangshu is good for me after all, is this palace? Don’t you believe him yet?”
As long as the seventh prince needs her, Yin Qu can be trusted.
Moreover, as the two nephews grew up, even if no one mentioned them, Yun Fenghuang would definitely support Xie Fuwang and Xie Li in the future.
After all, these two brothers are the children of their fourth brother.
The visitor walked up to him and whispered: "In return for your concubine, Yin Shangshu checked the confession of Gu family. Gu family has been keeping a close eye on Xie's son-in-law over the years, and found that Xie's son-in-law had almost no influence on the remaining descendants of the main branch of the Xie family. To support and care for. On the contrary, it is to win over some distant branches that have little to do with the immediate branch of the Xie family, and even outsiders... Even for Mr. Fu Wang and Mr. Ah Li, after careful analysis, it is all superficial, and there is not much in fact. In-depth assistance and planning.”
"Even outside, I never mention the two young masters."
"So much so that the group of people who followed Prince Consort Xie only recognized Prince Consort Xie and were alienated from the Empress, let alone being loyal to the two young masters."
Yun Fenghuang frowned.
After a moment, he said slowly: "I understand, thank you Yin Shangshu, I will inquire with the consort."
After the man left, the imperial concubine turned to look at Chen Jing beside her: "Is what he said true or false?"
"Your Majesty, please forgive me." Chen Jing knelt down in sweat and apologized, "I am incompetent and did not discover this... I will let someone do it now!"
The Qing people and other attendants worriedly persuaded Yun Fenghuang to calm down: "Since the decline of the Xie family, the twenty-one young master has been dependent on his wife. He will never do this intentionally. Is there some misunderstanding in this?"
Yun Fenghuang was not angry. In the final analysis, Xie Wuzheng's relationship with her was only after the Xie family was destroyed.
In the past, although this cousin was not far away by blood, he was just a chess piece in her eyes.
Xie Xiaoyu's brothers who grew up with the same mother are her real people in her eyes... and they are not as important as herself!
Two years ago, when she and Xie Wuzheng were crying, they were still thinking about teaching Xie Fuwang and Xie Li, the only remaining nephews. The hope of reviving the Xie family in the future was largely pinned on These two nephews, not Xie Wuzheng who lived in the next room.
If Xie Xiaoyu was guarding her behind her back, she might even get furious.
But Xie Wuzheng…
Yun Fenghuang's feelings for him were just that. The closeness over the past two years was actually more about mutual support due to sympathy for each other.
When it comes to pure affection, it's far from it.
Therefore, although he had a cold face at the moment, he did not mean to be angry. He just said lightly: "Whether it is a misunderstanding or not, we will find out when our people investigate. But Yin Qu is not stupid. He has been working with me for many years. In the end, It’s just for Xiao Qi’s sake, not for my own sake! Therefore, unless he thinks it might hinder Xiao Qi, he will definitely not talk too much... This thing is 80% true.”
The attendants were actually quite shocked. After all, after all these years, Xie Wuzheng had become one of Huanhua Palace's own.
Who knew that he would do small tricks behind Yun Fenghuang's back
They even made it so secretive. If the imperial concubine hadn't even been willing to wait for the New Year, she would have sent the Gu family away before the New Year, and she would have been kept in the dark until now!
"Empress, do you still remember what the third and fifth bedrooms said when you first took over the family?" Qingren thought for a while, sent the others away, and whispered to Tongyun Fenghuang, "Don't worry about being widowed. There are uneven sufferings, and there are many people in the family, and there are always some people who, even if they know the benefits, will inevitably feel jealous... Maybe the prince-in-law did not do this intentionally, but he was forced to? "
Yun Fenghuang looked at her and said calmly: "I can understand his unwillingness to support the remaining members of the main branch. However, if Fu Wang and Li'er are not allowed to be known outside, does it make sense to say that they have no selfish motives?"