As soon as these words came out, everyone including the Queen Mother was shocked.
The emperor's expression was dignified, his eyes fell on Prince Xi, and he said in a deep voice: "Your brother is the current prince, so you must be cautious in what you say."
"If I don't have conclusive evidence, I wouldn't dare to say such a thing." Prince Xi smiled, cupped his hands and said, "My brother accidentally found Prime Minister Hua's nanny, and learned some incredible things. After understanding and verification, It is only after collecting a lot of relevant information that I dare to make such a conclusion.”
It took the queen mother a long time to come back to her senses, her lips trembling slightly: "Others step back first!"
There was a dark light in the emperor's eyes: "There is no need to retreat, we are all waiting in the side hall of Huiming Hall. Zi Chong, lead the way."
In addition to the queen mother and the emperor, there were also a group of court ladies and concubines present. When they first heard Yu Wenxi's words, everyone was in a very complicated mood. When they heard the emperor's order, they immediately had a bad premonition in their hearts.
The emperor didn't decide whether it was true or false, so he was about to seal it up
"Queen." Prince Xi frowned slightly: "This matter should be heard by everyone, why should others avoid it?"
"The matter is of great importance." The Empress Dowager looked serious: "If there is a misunderstanding, what you said today is enough to hurt the prime minister who has been loyal to the country. If it is correct, this is a terrible disaster, and it should not be spread before the emperor makes a decision. Go out and let people talk!"
Yu Wenxi pursed her lips and smiled softly: "Does the Empress really think so, or does she want to protect Prime Minister Hua just like the Emperor?"
The queen mother was slightly angry: "What reason does the Ai family have to shield the prime minister?"
Prince Xi raised his head and glanced at his mother, his eyes were clear.
He also knew about some things back then. He knew all about the covered up royal scandals and the stories related to the Queen Mother and Hua Zhengrong. If you want to ask her why she has been defending Prime Minister Hua and Hua's family so much, he can say it.
Empress Dowager Ning was startled, her brows furrowed, but she turned her head away.
The atmosphere was a little strange, and the two sides were also at a stalemate, when someone stepped in from outside: "Yang Yuanchen, the envoy of Western Xia, come to pay your respects to the empress dowager!"
Pupils shrunk, Yu Wenjie waved his hand subconsciously, and Huo Zichong who was next to him flew over and stopped several envoys at the door.
"The emperor and the empress dowager are discussing important matters, please wait for the envoys."
"I have something important to tell!" Yang Yuanchen shouted loudly, "Although I am a minister of Western Xia, I also belong to Daliang. Now that I know that someone has lied to the Holy Majesty, I really have to report it!"
It's over.
Yu Wenjie felt that the thing in his heart was sinking unstoppably, he opened his mouth to say something, but there was a "boom" in his head.
As vicious as Yu Wenxi, he even directly united with foreigners and wanted to put Hua Jinghua to death.
what can he do Now how to do
For the first time, the emperor felt powerless, Hua Jinghua was not around, and there was no one to discuss with. When such a thing happened suddenly, he was really angry and couldn't think of a way for a while.
"Let them in." Prince Xi called out.
Huo Zichong didn't give in, but turned to look at the emperor.
The emperor closed his eyes and said nothing.
He froze for a moment, his hands softened slightly, and several envoys rushed in directly.
"Prime Minister Hua is a woman!" Yang Yuanchen opened his mouth and said, "As far as I know, women from Daliang are not allowed to serve as officials in the court. Prime Minister Hua disguised herself as a man to deceive the emperor and bully the envoys. It is an unforgivable crime!"
"The emperor and the empress dowager please be clear. The prime minister has ulterior motives, so he should investigate thoroughly!"
"If there is really a crime of deceiving the emperor, please punish the prime minister severely!"
All of them are eager to take revenge. If it weren't for Hua Jinghua, they wouldn't be driven to such a desperate situation step by step. Every envoy felt that Hua Jinghua was the most difficult person in Daliang. Without him, the gold mine matter might turn around.
The emperor still didn't speak, and the queen mother also stared blankly at the people kneeling together, a little at a loss.
"The matter has come to this point, and we can't hide it anymore." Yu Wenxi said solemnly: "It's better to bring Prime Minister Hua into the palace and confront him face to face."
Fanbang's envoys all knew that if this matter was not dealt with quickly, they would be ashamed and cast out.
"Go and invite Prime Minister Hua to enter the palace." Yu Wenjie lowered his eyes and ordered.
Huo Zi at the door responded and ran out quickly.
Hua Chun was in the mansion to have Qing Niao's pulse checked, the doctor was invited from outside, after several times of diagnosis, he still said: "It's indeed Xi pulse."
"Thank you doctor." Hua Chun nodded, asked Pin Tan to send him out, then looked at Qing Niao and said, "I will take good care of you."
Qing Niao nodded, stretched out her hand to hold her, and for some reason, looked nervous and uneasy.
Just as she was about to ask her what she was worried about, she saw a group of guards rushing in, led by Huo Zichong.
"Prime Minister." He said with worry in his eyes, "Your Majesty, please enter the palace right away."
Hua Chun was taken aback, looked at him and asked, "What's so serious? I asked for leave today."
"The situation is urgent, you must enter the palace in person." Huo Zichong cupped his hands: "Please!"
She glanced at Qing Niao in embarrassment, she was about to say a soft word to apologize, when she saw Qing Niao stood up and said: "I will enter the palace with you."
What? Hua Chun quickly shook his head: "You are pregnant, what should I do if the car is bumpy and the tire is gassy?"
Huo Zichong was startled, and glanced at Qingyou in disbelief.
Qingyou smiled, and said softly: "No, the concubine is in good health, I just don't want to leave the master today, can the master agree to the concubine's body?"
After thinking about it, Hua Chun looked at Huo Zichong: "Can I bring my wife along?"
The latter nodded blankly, and for some reason, his expression looked a little silly.
So Prime Minister Hua and his wife entered the palace together.
Huo Zichong originally wanted to remind Prime Minister Hua to prepare him mentally, but he was shocked by the news that the prime minister's wife was pregnant. Although Hua Chun asked him several times what was the matter, he hesitated and couldn't say anything. clear.
The Huiming Palace is extremely lively, with many people and a strange atmosphere, you can feel it as soon as you step into the door.
Hua Chun frowned, and walked forward with Qing Niao to salute: "I pay my respects to the Emperor and Empress Dowager."
Yu Wenjie and Empress Dowager Ning looked at the person in front of them, neither of them shouted excuses.
Feeling a little strange, she looked up at them.
"Why did Prime Minister Hua bring his wife?" The queen mother said, her tone was also very complicated: "This is the first time."
Hua Chun smiled and explained: "My wife was found to be pregnant yesterday, so today I can't do without my minister. Out of helplessness, this minister brought her into the palace together, just to thank the emperor for the marriage."
pregnant? !
Prince Xi paused, then narrowed his eyes slightly: "Has the doctor diagnosed you?"
"Just got my pulse." Hua Chun looked at him sideways, "Why does the prince care so much about his wife?"
Prince Xi was silent, glanced back, and someone immediately sent for the imperial doctor.
Judging by Hua Jinghua's expression, he probably didn't know what happened, but he brought a pregnant woman here, which seemed to be well prepared.
How is this going
"Qing Niao is the one who was given to you by Gong Yuhou." The emperor said, his voice was inexplicably hoarse: "So I will definitely not betray you, right?"
Looking at him curiously, Hua Chun nodded: "Qingyou is a virtuous and virtuous man, and he is suitable for an IKEA family. Naturally, he will not betray this humble minister."
"That is to say, this child is yours?"
"Exactly."
After regaining his composure, Yu Wenjie nodded, and when the imperial doctor arrived, he signaled Qing Niao to stretch out his hand to check his pulse.
Qing Niao looked a little nervous, her whole body was shrouded in a restless atmosphere, she held Hua Chun's hand with one hand, and handed the other hand to the imperial doctor.
The Queen Mother leaned forward, watching nervously. The concubines and envoys next to her also opened their eyes wide.
"Congratulations Prime Minister, Madam, this is a month's happy pulse." After half a stick of incense, the imperial doctor smiled and said, "Congratulations."
Hua Chun nodded and looked around in a daze.
The faces of the people around are so exciting, red, green, blue, white, everything, like a marquee.
"Now, can I ask, what happened?"
The emperor's expression finally returned to normal, he took a deep look at Qingyou, his eyes fell on her, and said: "Prince Xi and the envoys of Xixia jointly sued the prime minister for pretending to be a man and deceiving you."
"Huh?" Hua Chun was taken aback. Fortunately, he had expected such a situation early in the morning. Immediately, his acting skills exploded, and he stood up and said angrily: "Although my body is weak like a woman, I shouldn't be framed like this, right? I'm not sensible. It’s all for people talking nonsense, even Prince Xi is spreading rumors?”
Yu Wenxi looked at her quietly, and said, "Your nanny Ji Xiang is waiting outside."
"Oh?" Hua Chun smiled calmly: "Are you talking about that nanny who my mother kindly let her return to her hometown to retire in the old days, but stole the jewelry from Huafu and escaped from the capital? I have been looking for her for a long time, thank you, my lord."
I was 100% certain in my heart, but seeing Hua Jinghua's reaction, Yu Wenxi couldn't help but began to doubt himself again.
Could it be that he was deceived by the nanny and Hua Liuying
"Let that nanny come in." The Queen Mother said in a deep voice.
When Hua Chun turned her head, she saw a timid peasant woman, gorgeously dressed, with ordinary features, a little fat, her eyes were looking around, and she walked in like a thief.
"Women pay their respects to all the adults."
The emperor glanced at her, and then at Hua Jinghua: "Are you sure this is your nanny?"
Hua Jinghua shook his head: "The nanny left when Weichen was very young, and Weichen didn't have much memory. Now that my mother is not in the capital, there is really no way to confront her."
"That's simple." Prince Xi smiled: "Aren't there other people from Huafu? Please come into the palace to recognize them."
"No need." Hua Chun interrupted him with a sullen face, stood up and said: "Isn't the prince just holding on to the matter of whether the minister is a man or a woman? It is too simple to prove that the minister is willing to do it in front of me." In front of so many people, take off your clothes for a body check!"
The emperor frowned: "Prime Minister."
"Your Majesty, you don't need to say too much!" Hua Chun looked at Prince Xi with an extremely angry face and said, "I haven't finished my sentence yet. If this clothes fall off and I am a woman, then I am willing to bear all the consequences. But if not Woolen cloth?"