It should be said that this is a rare time when civil servants and military ministers have the same attitude.
On the surface, it seems that it was because King Min had a tough attitude and reprimanded Guo Sheng, which caused dissatisfaction among the courtiers.
But in fact, only Zhu Qiyu knew that the courtiers below were also making their own plans.
On Wu Chen's side, Cheng'an Marquis Guo Sheng and Ningyang Marquis Chen Mao were both members of the British government. King Guangtong was causing trouble and had to deal with them in advance.
Therefore, it is impossible for them to watch this matter being settled like this.
As for the civil servants, Chen Yi was dissatisfied with the power of the clan. As a Qingliu Fengxian, he had to step forward to safeguard the dignity of the courtiers.
As for the old guy Hu Hui, he just acted according to the prevailing situation and wanted to gain favor.
Although he looks angry, righteous and firm, in fact, it can be seen from his words.
He was expressing his attitude of being on the same side as the Emperor. Otherwise, there would be no need for him to mention religious matters.
No matter what, it was rare for the courtiers to unite on the same issue.
If it were different from the usual situation, if the civil and military ministers had such a unified attitude, no matter how important the national affairs were, they would not be passed without any obstacles.
But today is different. This matter is a clan affair. To be honest, it is a family matter of the Lao Zhu family. Therefore, what to do depends on the wishes of the patriarch, the Emperor.
Therefore, all of a sudden, both the civil and military ministers and the princes of the clan all focused their attention on the emperor.
Faced with this situation, the emperor was obviously hesitant. After a while, the emperor said to King Lao Min.
"Uncle King Min, all the ministers want to bring King Zhennan and others to the palace. Since the matter has already happened, we might as well let a few of them go to the palace to explain themselves. If it is just a verbal dispute, then uncle will bring it back to the palace to reprimand you. Do you think so?
How about next?"
King Lao Min frowned and remained silent.
These days, Zhu Yinqi has been by his side, and he also vaguely revealed some meaning, saying that the two brothers, King Guangtong, planned to make a fuss about Su's death.
He didn't pay much attention at the time.
Firstly, it was because Su's status was low and she was just a concubine. Even if she made a fuss, she wouldn't be able to cause any trouble.
Secondly, there was indeed some doubt about Su's suicide at the time, but after all, it had already happened so many years ago.
What's more, there is conclusive evidence that the Su family repeatedly stole property from the treasury of the Min Palace to support her two bastard sons.
Even if she didn't commit suicide, according to family law, there would be no good fruits to be gained.
So King Lao Min just thought that these two sons were messing around again and didn't take it too seriously.
Until just now, Shu Liang came over to report that they were fighting outside.
King Lao Min was shocked to realize that these two sons actually wanted to complain in front of the emperor.
In front of so many clan princes, and these people are all his juniors, if such a family scandal is revealed, he, the Min King, will be completely disgraced.
He didn't know what the Guangtong brothers were planning.
Therefore, I subconsciously felt that King Guangtong felt that there was no hope of overthrowing King Zhennan, so they simply made the matter a fuss and made everyone miserable.
Therefore, he firmly opposed it and brought these people to the temple in public.
But what he didn't expect was that the courtiers would actually interfere, and there were so many important ministers coming out one after another, all of whom clearly wanted to inquire about the matter.
Looking at the emperor's face, King Min was also a little unsure whether the emperor was sincerely asking about his attitude, or whether he wanted to give him a step up.
After pondering for a moment, King Min made a decision and spoke.
"Your Majesty, whether it is a verbal dispute or for other reasons, it is a family matter after all. In my opinion, there is no need to bring it to the palace! If your Majesty wants to know the details, please hand them over to the clan after the banquet.
The government will interrogate you carefully."
With so many ministers speaking out, Prince Min knew that this matter could not be covered up, so he did not intend to completely settle the matter.
I just hope that I can stop making trouble in public, and after the big banquet, even if the clan government comes to ask, it is not so embarrassing anyway.
Seeing that the emperor was still hesitant, Prince Min was heartbroken and said with a hint of sadness on his face.
"Your Majesty, I have failed to teach my children well and have allowed them to act so boldly in the palace. I have already been ashamed in my heart. I really don't want to see these unscrupulous sons at this moment. Please forgive me."
Considering the character of the old King Min, being able to say these words can be regarded as a great determination. This attitude is almost a prayer.
Zhu Qiyu was also a little hesitant. He really didn't expect that Old Min King would be so willing to show off.
After all, given his seniority and his low profile, it would not be appropriate for Zhu Qiyu to persist.
However, if he let it go, his previous plans would inevitably be affected.
Just as Hu Laoxu guessed, Zhu Qiyu had long expected that a prince like King Zhou who had no self-discipline would come out to oppose Zongxue.
The farce of King Guangtong and others is the most effective way to slap them in the face.
When this incident was revealed in court, it was the most shocking.
Unlike King Min, with Dongchang in hand, Zhu Qiyu had long known that the real purpose of King Guangtong and others was to use the death of the crown prince of the former King Min to make a fuss.
If this matter is true, then the King of Zhennan would be treasonous by framing his eldest brother and causing the brothers to fight against each other.
If it is false, then it would also be a huge scandal for King Guangtong and others to falsely accuse his brother.
In short, regardless of whether the matter is true or false, the previous statements made by King Zhou and others will be self-defeating.
Now King Lao Min has taken a step back and only asked not to expose the matter in public, and he basically said it openly. To be fair, this request is not too much.
But if it is really solved after the banquet, it will not be completely useless, but the effect will be much worse.
After hesitating for a moment, Zhu Qiyu made a decision, raised his empty hand, helped King Min up from a distance, and said.
"My uncle, King Min, has invited me. I have not considered my uncle's mood at this moment. It is indeed inappropriate. In this case, it is not too late to deal with this matter after the banquet is over."
King Lao Min immediately breathed a sigh of relief and thanked him: "Old minister, thank you for your consideration."
With that said, Zhu Qiyu turned around and said.
"Shu Liang, you go outside and temporarily detain King Guangtong and others in the side hall until the banquet is over before dealing with them. Remember not to cause any more trouble."
In the palace today, all the ministers and clans are in the palace, sitting at the bottom facing the emperor.
As an eunuch, Shu Liang naturally came to the corners on both sides of the imperial steps after the performance, just to the side of the emperor.
Therefore, from the angle where he stood, he looked up and saw the emperor's hand under the imperial case. He was speaking and gesturing to him.
Shu Liang was a man with a sharp mind, and he knew the emperor's plan, so he understood immediately, bowed his hand and accepted the order and left.
As a result, all the kings relaxed and returned to their seats. At the same time, the courtiers also took their seats again with a bit of unwillingness.
Especially the disappointment on the faces of Cheng'an Marquis Guo Sheng and Ningyang Marquis Chen Mao could not be concealed.
However, within a moment, several servants hurried in from outside, led by Shu Liang.
But this time, his hair was messy, his figure was in a mess, and his face was a little bruised, as if he had been punched hard. As soon as he entered the palace, he knelt on the ground and cried.
"Your Majesty, it's not good. The ministers were ordered by the emperor to escort King Guangtong and others to the side hall. As a result, King Guangtong and King Yangzong, not only because of the ministers' interference, prevented them from meeting, but also beat the ministers.
The chamberlain who broke free and looked at them has now rushed into the palace..."
This chapter has been completed!