"Your Majesty! Xie Lingxi talks nonsense and spits blood. He slanders the ministers..." Zhou Shangshu was so frightened by Xie Lingxi's words that he kowtowed as if pounding garlic:
"The Criminal Department received a report that there were traces of fugitives in Wanjuan Study... We are acting in accordance with the law..."
"Oh, then this prince is now reporting that there are traces of fugitives in your family. Why don't you arrest your whole family?" Xie Lingxi asked in return.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty, he is ridiculous... ridiculous!" Zhou Shangshu beat his chest and cried out.
The emperor watched this scene quietly, half-smiling, "Mr. Zhou, the prince's dandyism has not happened overnight. Don't argue with a junior. Since your son's legs were broken by him, how much medicine should you pay?" If you pay the fee, the Northern Palace will have to compensate. Prince, do you agree?"
"Compensate!" Xie Lingxi was very happy.
"Master Zhou, do you have any objections to this matter?" The emperor looked at Zhou Shangshu again.
Zhou Shangshu's palms were covered in cold sweat, "I...I will rely on your majesty's decree..."
At this moment, he regretted why he came to the palace to complain, and why he couldn't think of provoking an ignorant playboy.
This kind of dandy, who doesn't know the rules and taboos, actually said in front of His Majesty that the Ministry of Punishment is his family's place...
I was really going to be killed by him!
"In that case, both of you, please step aside. It's just a small matter of junior vindictiveness, but it deserves to be brought before me. Mr. Zhou, do you think I'm free?" The emperor waved his hand and stabbed Zhou Shangshu.
Zhou Shangshu bowed his head and bowed: "I will die..."
Jiang Rong and Xie Lingxi left the palace together.
Throughout the whole process, she didn't even have time to say a word.
She originally planned to give the emperor a step forward if Zhou Shangshu was aggressive.
The emperor would definitely not embarrass Xie Lingxi, but he would need to find an excuse to let him go.
I never thought about it and never used it myself.
This layer of dandyism sometimes has indescribable magical effects.
Not only did he retreat with his whole body, but he also turned back an entire army.
Now, it's time for the Zhou family to have a headache.
……
Jiang Rong knew very well that the emperor would not hold him accountable.
To the emperor, didn't Xie Lingxi just have a grudge against the son of the Minister of Punishment and drive away the people from the Punishment Ministry?
Is it any wonder that a playboy like him would do such a stupid thing?
This little fuss was not worth mentioning in the eyes of the emperor.
Unless one day Xie Lingxi suddenly turns around and plans to revitalize the family business, no matter how arrogant and domineering Xie Lingxi is, the emperor can tolerate him.
And, it will continue to be indulged.
Otherwise, after dealing with such a playboy, wait for the Northern Palace to replace him with a hard-working and enterprising heir?
Xie Yuanwen performed positively in one song. But he didn't understand that if he were the heir to the North Palace, he wouldn't even survive to adulthood.
As long as the emperor still uses Beiwang for one day, he will definitely protect Xie Lingxi.
……
Hokuoufu, Shokyodo.
Concubine Zhao was drinking tea and chatting with the old concubine.
A nun hurriedly came in and reported:
"Old concubine, it's not good! Something happened! The prince and the prince concubine were captured by your majesty and brought to the palace for questioning!"
Old Concubine Xie was shocked, "What happened?"
"Today the son of the Minister of Punishment..." Mammy reported the whole story in detail.
Concubine Zhao was overjoyed when she heard this and wished she could add an extra stick of incense to her ancestral grave.
Ancestors bless you!
This dandy finally got into a big disaster, and his position as the heir apparent was in jeopardy!
As the ancients said, beauties bring disaster, so don’t deceive me! For such a vixen, Xie Lingxi actually caused such a big trouble! OK, good job!
Concubine Zhao was filled with excitement, but in front of the old concubine, she looked worried on the surface:
"Old concubine, what should we do? Zhou Hongyang occupies the title of handling cases in the Ministry of Punishment, and what the Crown Prince has done is to despise the court and interfere with official affairs. Your Majesty attaches great importance to the majesty of the court, and I am afraid that the Crown Prince will be severely punished!"
Old Concubine Xie knew that this matter was not trivial, and said in a deep voice, "I will enter the palace now to plead with His Majesty. Come and change your clothes. Concubine Zhao, please rest assured, the children will be fine."
Seeing her worried expression about to cry, the old concubine specially comforted her.
The maid hurriedly went to get the auspicious hair crown of the concubine grade.
Concubine Zhao breathed heavily in her chest. I just want something to happen to Xie Lingxi! You don't have to comfort me!
This old woman can only do bad things to her.
soon.
Mrs. Xie changed her clothes.
Concubine Zhao wanted to tie her up in the house, but as the daughter-in-law, she could only send the concubine out respectfully with a worried look on her face.
As soon as the group arrived at the gate of the palace, they met Xie Lingxi and Jiang Rong who had just gotten off the carriage.
"Where is grandma going?" Xie Lingxi asked.
When Mrs. Xie saw them, she asked happily, "Are you okay? Has His Majesty let you back?"
Concubine Zhao couldn't believe it. Xie Lingxi had caused such a disaster and was captured by the emperor. How could he be released intact again?
Jiang Rong told what happened in the palace.
The group returned to Songhe Hall.
Old Concubine Xie was completely relieved and said, "Your Majesty is lenient, just hope everything is fine."
Concubine Zhao gritted her teeth angrily.
This ancestral grave is of no use at all!
Xie Lingxi had caused such a big disaster, but he could still escape unscathed.
"The prince is fine, I'm relieved." Concubine Zhao pretended to be relieved, then changed her face to a stern look, staring at Jiang Rong:
"If it weren't for you today, how could the prince cause such trouble? I have warned you long ago to be careful in your words and deeds, and to advise your husband. But you just didn't listen to the advice..."
Before she could finish her words, Mrs. Xie interrupted: "You can't blame Rong'er for this matter. It's because Zhou Hongyang is narrow-minded and seeking personal revenge. Rong'er did a good job. Concubine Zhao, you shouldn't have said that." .”
"Taifei, Your Majesty is being merciful today. For the sake of the prince, you don't care about the prince. How can we have such good luck again in the future..." Concubine Zhao said as if she was thinking about Xie Lingxi wholeheartedly:
"The prince was ignorant in the past, but now that he is married, how can a wife not advise her husband? Should he still let his husband do what he did before?"
Although a man is ignorant before marriage, if he is still ignorant after getting married, it is his wife's fault.
This is very unreasonable, but it is the way of women in this world.
Xie Lingxi's eyes were cold and she was about to speak, but the little girl beside her already said innocently:
"What is wrong with the Crown Prince? Everything the Crown Prince says and does is justified. Your Majesty recognizes the Crown Prince and does not blame the Crown Prince, but reprimands Zhou Shangshu. Your Majesty is wise and fair. Could it be that Concubine Zhao feels that you have objections to His Majesty's decision?"
Concubine Zhao was tightly blocked, "Of course I didn't..."
"The prince is kind and gentle, and he indulges and loves Rong'er. In Rong'er's heart, there is no one better than the prince. Whatever the prince does is right, Rong'er doesn't think there is anything that needs persuasion." Jiang Rong looked at her with burning eyes. Xie Lingxi spoke with a bright smile every word.
Concubine Zhao choked for a moment. In order to shirk responsibility, you can even say this.
This woman has unfathomable scheming!
