After hearing this, Jin Xin understood immediately.
Someone wants to deal with Jiang Tiancheng.
Wang Zhao's widow was being cared for by Gao Mingyao, and she was rewarded for her meritorious service. Naturally, there was no need for her to go out in public to earn money to live. She just stayed at home to raise her children, so there was no chance she would meet Jiang Tiancheng outside.
But if someone framed him, and Jiang Tiancheng did it, even if it was framed, he was at fault first.
But Jiang Tiancheng did not pose any threat. Since the new emperor ascended the throne, Jin Xin begged the emperor to remove him from his official position. With Zu Yin, the life of the Hou Mansion would not be bad.
What's more, Jiang Quwu will take part in the imperial examination this year. If he can get on the list, he will become an official in the court and replace Jiang Tiancheng.
He can't hinder anyone's future at all. Gao Mingyao is Yue Bin's brother, and he has such a close relationship with Yu Fei. However, in the palace, these two people are the only ones he has trouble dealing with.
After thinking about this level, Jin Xin had an idea.
Looking at Gu Zhao, Jin Xin asked again, "What else do you know? Can you tell me one by one?"
"Today someone from the Marquis Mansion entered the palace, but they were intercepted and killed by the Gao family outside the palace."
Jin Xin gritted her teeth when she heard this, clenched her hands a little tighter, and chuckled, "Gao Mingyao is actually leading all of this."
She was being watched.
The collusion between the former court and the harem is unclear. If the emperor knew about it, Gao Mingyao would probably lose his official position.
When Jin Xin heard this, she breathed a sigh of relief after confirming the answer.
Jiang Tiancheng committed the crime of lust, and he could not escape being punished. If he was still implicated, then her mother and younger brother would be implicated by Jiang Tiancheng, but they would not lose their lives.
But if I could seize this opportunity and let the emperor know that Gao Mingyao and Concubine Yu were colluding, I don't know how the emperor would deal with it.
"Commander Gu, I wonder if you can do me a favor?" Jin Xin asked again.
Gu Zhao nodded without hesitation, "The empress just came to the rescue for me, and I offended the princess. I will definitely repay you."
"Then please ask Commander Gu to help me pay attention to the news outside the palace. If there are any changes, please inform me."
"I understand, I understand." Gu Zhao nodded.
"Thank you so much, Commander Gu, Lianrong, for sending Commander Gu out." Jin Xin said.
When Gu Zhao was sent out of the palace, he stood still in the distance, glanced at Chengen Palace, squeezed the ointment in his hand, lowered his eyebrows, and left in a relaxed mood.
As soon as Gu Zhao left, Jin Xin sent someone to contact the informant who had been sent to keep an eye on the Gao family. Taking advantage of this time, Jin Xin took off her hairpin, wore plain clothes, and led the people to the imperial study room.
Jiang Tiancheng was escorted to the prison, waiting to be punished. She needed to do something to prevent herself from being too disadvantaged.
At this time, Gao Mingyao had not left yet and was waiting for the emperor's decision. There were several ministers nearby who all expressed their opinions and decreed that he would deprive the Marquis of Qi Yuan of his title, give him a thirty-year punishment, and send him to the border as a slave. Families were sold into slavery.
The emperor sat there, frowning, feeling that this punishment was too severe and that this crime would not bring harm to his family.
"Your Majesty, Marquis Qi Yuan is really shameless. Wang Chen is determined to seek death at home. If the ministers hadn't sent more people to guard her day and night, she would have really gone to hell." Gao Mingyao saw that the emperor was still hesitating. These few The ministers are all dependent on him, so they naturally agree with him. Despite such urging, the emperor still refused to issue the decree.
"Your Majesty, now that the army officers and soldiers have heard that General Wang Zhao's widow has been so humiliated, the soldiers are indignant. If they cannot be appeased in time, who else will be willing to serve the imperial court?" A civilian official came forward and said excitedly.
When the emperor thought about the violent reaction of the soldiers and was worried about affecting the people's view of the court, he was naturally angry. He slammed the table angrily and said, "We must severely punish him and not tolerate him."
As soon as he finished speaking, Huang Wanshun came in carefully and announced outside, "Your Majesty, Concubine De is here. She took off her hairpin and knelt down outside the palace. She requested that she be deposed as a concubine and plead guilty for her father."
Chu Sheng stood up after hearing this, looking a little surprised and worried, but in the royal study, these officials were still waiting for him to say a word, so he calmed down his worried expression, sat down, and said, "This matter has nothing to do with the imperial concubine. Let her go back to the palace."
"Your Majesty, I am guilty because I failed to control my family. I am willing to take the blame. I sincerely ask the Emperor to issue an order to abolish my position as a noble concubine and take back my position as Marquis of Qi Yuan. This will serve as a warning to others and calm the anger of the soldiers." Jin Xin Kneeling outside, shouting loudly.
These words made everyone in the room change their expressions.
Chu Sheng had a look of distress in his eyes. He looked at these officials and even at Gao Mingyao and asked, "Gao Aiqing, the concubine has asked to be punished. Are you satisfied with this treatment?"
How did they answer this question? They didn't dare to answer first. Instead, they all looked at Gao Mingyao and took his answer as the standard answer.
Gao Mingyao stood up and bowed his hands, saying, "The noble concubine's righteousness is very good to me."
Chu Sheng breathed a sigh of relief and waved his hand, "I'm here to convey the decree. I will be deprived of my position as Marquis of Qi Yuan. I will no longer enjoy all the benefits. The imperial concubine is unable to restrain her family members and is demoted to the rank of concubine."
Although the result was not the best result that Gao Mingyao wanted, at least Jiang Jinxin's status was reduced and he lost the right to be an associate, which was still a gain.
After several officials went out, they stood on the side and looked at Jin Xin with different expressions. They said nothing and left in low voices.
Gao Mingyao looked at Jin Xin kneeling on the ground coldly, and said, "Your Majesty does have great righteousness, but your father is really a mess, and the imperial concubine was implicated."
"General Gao went to the palace, thank you for your hard work." Jin Xin said lightly.
It was unhurried and seemed to have little impact on my mood.
Gao Mingyao walked away holding his hands.
After everyone left, Huang Wan accepted the emperor's request and hurriedly stepped forward to help Jin Xin up. Jin Xin could not really get up. Naturally, he had to make a full apology gesture.
Huang Wanshun sighed and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, your Majesty invites you in."
Jin Xin then stood up and entered slowly.
Chu Sheng's face was not very good. He looked at Jin Xin, thinking of Jiang Tiancheng's shabby behavior, and was a little dissatisfied. But when he saw her haggard face, her hair scattered on both sides, without any jewelry, her natural fresh and beautiful appearance, now this With such weakness in front of him, the blame in Chu Sheng's heart relaxed.
"When you came here before, I didn't intend to deal with you, so why did you have to stand up on your own?" Chu Sheng frowned.
"My father was at fault first, and the widow of the martyr was even more wronged. Even if my father gave me thirty more sticks, it would not be too much. I know I am guilty, and I don't want the emperor to embarrass me in the slightest." Jin Xin's eyes were filled with guilt. road.
When Chu Sheng listened, he felt that Jin Xin was sensible and she was not wrong in this matter. However, the minister insisted on dealing with her himself. Now that she was taking the initiative, no one had anything to say.
But after all, it was her father who did such a thing. It was really abominable. He couldn't continue to pamper her, lest others rely on his pampering to gain favor and act recklessly outside, so they had to set an example.
"Now that it has been dealt with, you can go back. The power of the Sixth Palace Co-ordinator will be handed over to Concubine Yu." The emperor said.
Jin Xin nodded, "I understand."
"Also, Hong'er is almost one year old. Starting tomorrow, he will be sent to Dongfeng Hall."
When Jin Xin heard this, her heart was filled with worry, "Your Majesty, Hong'er is less than one year old and has never left my concubine. Can you wait until he is three years old before leaving?"
"I have made my own decision." Chu Sheng stared at her with an intimidating gaze.
