"Madam, it seems that Gao Qiu and Wang Zongli are handling this matter. Is it really useful to go to the officials?" Wang Guifei asked worriedly.

The Queen Dowager was a noble concubine before, and she had a deep prejudice against the Zhao Guan family. Her son Zhao Kai was executed by Zhao Ning that year, and her other son Zhao Shu, also known as King Su, was kidnapped by the Jin people and never returned.

Supporting the Queen Dowager are Zhao Ji's fourteenth son Zhao Di and twenty-third son Zhao Zhao, who are her biological sons.

When Zhao Ning handled the clan merger case, these two people were still young and had not merged their fields, so it was not affected.

After reaching adulthood, the Ministry of Rites sent these princes out of the palace according to the rules and had their own private residences.

The titles that should be given will be given according to the rules. As long as there is no more land merger, everything will be normal.

With these sons constantly stuffing money into the harem, Wang Guifei did quite well in the harem.

However, this time the real estate investigation case was undoubtedly a huge blow to her.

Similarly, many of Zhao Ji's concubines were in a similar situation to the princess.

Concubine Qiao said: "This is a family matter. If the official insists on doing this, it will make everyone unhappy. Let's see how the world sees him!"

Empress Dowager Zheng said: "In these years, we have lived our lives according to our duties, and we have not provoked anyone. My relatives in my mother's family bought some real estate, and they did not steal or rob, let alone do anything that is harmful to nature. Now there are treacherous ministers in the court.

We are selfish and intend to provoke the Tian Family, we must never back down!"

"Yes! Never back down!" Cui Taifei also said.

"The saint did not come with us," said Mrs. Qiao.

"Zhu Lian is usually cowardly. She doesn't dare to come forward for this kind of thing, and I can't count on her." Empress Dowager Zheng said, her face darkened.

Not long after, the concubines arrived at Wende Hall.

The imperial guards at the entrance of Wende Hall stopped these people in the harem.

Wang Huaiji came in urgently and announced: "The official family, the Queen Mother, and the harem...many concubines are here."

Zhao Ning also heard the sounds outside.

Wang Zongliu, who was reporting the land sale situation to Zhao Guan's family, said: "Guan family, I will first avoid this."

"You are not allowed to leave!"

"Official..." A wry smile immediately appeared on Wang Zonglio's face.

He was most afraid of the women in the harem. Those women couldn't be reasoned with, so they started crying, making trouble, and hanging themselves. It was really a headache.

The logic of dealing with matters in the harem is different from that of the court, and the methods used must not be the same.

In order to deal with matters in the court, in addition to invisible political means, there is also a rationale.

But the harem is a family matter, and family matters have troubled heroes since ancient times.

Royal family affairs set an example for the world. If they are handled with excessive force and inhumaneness, they will set a cruel example for the people of the world and may even cause some social problems.

Therefore, Empress Dowager Cao and Empress Dowager Gao were firmly opposed to Shenzong's reform, and Shenzong was not allowed to consider them and the political forces behind them.

As for Zhao Ning's handling of the clan's forced convict case, on the surface it was just a matter of distribution, and he did a very good job on the surface.

This shows Zhao Ning's patience in handling family affairs.

As for the house arrest of Zhao Ji, it was because Zhao Ji colluded with Zhao Kai to rebel. The Zhao family, thinking of the love between father and son, not only did not blame him, but also arranged for the emperor to enjoy his old age in peace.

People in the world do not think that the Supreme Emperor is under house arrest.

"You just stand here, you can't go anywhere!" Zhao Ning said.

Wang Zonglio's old face suddenly stretched like a bitter gourd.

Queen Mother Zheng's voice came from outside.

"I am the Queen Mother, and now I want to see an official. How dare you stop me?"

Jing Chao looked troubled and said, "Madam, the officials are dealing with state affairs, please come back."

"How dare you! Jing Chao, how dare you, an outsider, interfere in the Tian family's family affairs?"

Jing Chao really didn't have the guts to forcibly stop the Queen Mother, and Queen Mother Zheng brought so many people.

If things get serious, someone has to take responsibility.

At this time, Wang Huaiji hurriedly walked out and said, "Madam, the officials have invited me."

Empress Dowager Zheng led Zhao Ji's concubines all the way into the Hall of Wende.

Seeing Empress Dowager Zheng, Concubine Wei and others, Zhao Ning quickly stood up and said with a gentle smile: "Why are you free to come to my place today?"

"Guan family, I have been unable to sleep day and night recently, and I feel sick in my heart." Empress Dowager Zheng said.

Empress Dowager Zheng was still very afraid of Zhao Guan's family. Her tone was very respectful and she did not dare to pretend to be majestic as her elders, but she was more sad.

"Hurry up and send the imperial doctor!" Zhao Guanjia said.

Wang Zonglio said quickly: "Yes, I will go find the imperial doctor for the eldest lady."

"No need, the old man's mental illness stems from the recent incident with the Zheng family."

"Oh..." Zhao Ning pretended to react, "I see, I have heard about this."

"I beg the officials to please let go of the Zheng family for the sake of me, so as not to harm the peace and spread the news to the world as a joke about the royal family."

"This matter is being handled by the Ministry of Punishment and involves the court's judiciary. Although I am a noble person, I cannot interfere in the judiciary or interfere with the affairs of the court officials at will. Otherwise, if the imperial court is corrupted, how can the country be stable for a long time?"

"The officials are the emperor. As long as the officials can speak out, how dare those ministers do anything?" said Concubine Qiao.

"Then the charge of assassinating an important official of the imperial court will not be pursued?" Wang Zonglio stood up reluctantly.

Wang Zongliu actually wanted to stand aside and pretend to be dead, but if the Zhao Guan family stayed, they would not let him pretend to be dead. If he dared to pretend to be dead, the Zhao Guan family would probably find a way to fine him again.

"All this must be a misunderstanding. There are treacherous ministers who framed the blame. The Zheng family was Qingming for three generations and served four dynasties. How could they send people to assassinate ministers?" Empress Dowager Zheng burst into tears immediately, "Officials, this must be someone deliberately inciting a discord between the royal family and the royal family.

If the relationship between the Zheng family is handled so hastily and there is a misunderstanding, wouldn't it be ridiculous? I am also thinking about the Zhao family."

Wang Zongliu added: "The imperial court is still investigating. Since it is under investigation, you just wait for the Ministry of Punishment to review the case. The officials are busy with official duties now. Please come back!"

"Wang Zongmao!" Concubine Qiao suddenly yelled, pointed at Wang Zongmao and cursed, "You traitor! You are the one who instigated the officials to inspect the properties!"

Concubine Cui also jumped out. She strode up to Wang Zongliu and cursed with her teeth and claws: "I didn't steal or rob. I purchased the land and bought a house. What kind of law did you commit? You despicable and shameless villain."

! Now you are stirring up trouble and making everyone uneasy! You villain!"

Other concubines, such as Xian Fei, Wanyi, etc., people like this jumped out, pointed at Wang Zonglio and cursed: "Shameless villain! Now the whole city is in trouble, everyone is waiting to see the joke between the royal family and the family of relatives.

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"Wang Zonglio, you are deliberately provoking!"

Even Concubine Cui's saliva sprayed on Wang Zonglio's face.

Wang Zonglio was scolded so badly that he didn't dare to fight back casually.
Chapter completed!