His question made Ling Ruo speechless, but at this time, Yinzhen said again: "Ruo'er, I know that Lao Shiqi has saved your life, but one thing comes to another, and you should not talk about Princess Qin's affairs again.
Intervened."
"I can ignore Princess Qin's affairs, but I cannot ignore the Emperor's affairs." Ling Ruo's words made Yinzhen very puzzled, "Me? What's wrong with me?"
"Although the Emperor has more than twenty brothers, the closest ones are to the Thirteenth Master and the Seventeenth Master. Do you really want to break off your brotherhood with the Seventeenth Master because of this matter?"
Ling Ruo's words made Yinzhen frown, and he said stiffly for a while: "If Old Seventeen really wants to do this, I can let him go."
"Your Majesty, actually the Seventeenth Master doesn't care at all whether you deprive the concubine of your position. He just hopes that the Emperor can withdraw his order to become a monk so that he can continue to serve the concubine and let her enjoy her old age. The Seventeenth Master is
He has a filial heart, why doesn’t the emperor grant him his wish?”
Yinzhen was moved, but still forced himself to calm down, "The state has national laws, and the family has family rules. I can't ignore the national laws and family rules just because of a gift."
"This is not in vain to respect the laws of the country and family rules, but to value love and righteousness. I beg the emperor to show mercy!" At this point, Ling Ruo kneeled in front of Yinzhen with his knees on the ground.
Yinzhen's eyelids twitched, he leaned over and helped Ling Ruo up and said, "What are you doing? Get up." Anyone can get used to kneeling down and worshiping Yinzhen, but not Ling Ruo.
Ling Ruo lowered his head and said, "I just want the emperor to fulfill the filial piety of the Seventeenth Master."
Yinzhen shook his head and said with a hint of helplessness: "It seems that if I don't agree, you won't give up?"
Ling Ruo heard the looseness in his words and said happily: "So, the emperor agreed?"
"No." Ling Ruo was stunned by Yinzhen's denial. Just when he was disappointed, Yinzhen said again: "I can't pardon Princess Qin, and I can't let Yunli suffer on her behalf, but I can use another punishment.
To replace the punishment of becoming a monk, it only depends on whether Princess Qin is willing to do so."
Under Ling Ruo's puzzled gaze, he stood up and said, "Although I have deprived Concubine Qin of her title and status, she is still Yunli's biological mother. For Yunli's sake, if she dies one day,
I will still bury her in the imperial mausoleum."
After hearing this, Ling Ruo already understood, "What does the emperor mean by saying that the punishment of not entering the imperial mausoleum after death will be replaced by the punishment of becoming a monk?"
Yinzhen nodded and said: "Yes, if Princess Qin agrees, she can stay in Prince Guo's palace and not go to Hui'an Temple, but from now on, she will no longer be a member of the royal family. She will not be recognized when she is alive, and she will not be allowed to enter after her death.
Imperial Mausoleum. From now on, there will be no mention of her in the history books except 'the biological mother of Seventeenth Prince'."
Ling Ruo was silent. No matter how you look at it, this punishment is more severe than becoming a monk. The only advantage is that you don't have to suffer much in life and can continue to stay in the palace and stay with Yunli.
However, she could also understand Yinzhen's intention of doing this. Tu Lichen was a veteran of two dynasties and was extremely stubborn. He was responsible for this matter. If Yinzhen suddenly exempted Concubine Qin from becoming a monk, it would definitely arouse his
He is dissatisfied, and he doesn't know how much trouble he will cause by then. Only a heavier punishment can silence him.
Ling Ruo thought for a moment and said: "I can't decide this matter. Your Majesty, why don't you ask Sixi to send a message to ask."
Yinzhen nodded, and then said: "But you also have to promise me one thing. No matter what Concubine Qin chooses in the end, you can never intercede for her again, do you understand?"
"I understand." Ling Ruo knew that her request today made Yinzhen very embarrassed, so she would not say anything else.
On the other side, after Turichen returned to the mansion, Hongshi was already waiting there. When he saw Turichen coming back, he quickly asked: "Sir, how is the matter?"
Tu Lichen did not speak. After ordering the steward to take Ping'er and the two down, he said: "I have something to say to the prince. Please move to the study."
His overly indifferent attitude made Hongshi very strange. Why did he feel that after entering the palace, Tu Lichen seemed to be a different person.
Strangely enough, he agreed politely, and then followed Tu Lichen to the study. After the servants served tea, Tu Lichen said: "I brought Ping'er into the palace to see the emperor today. After Ping'er and Qin were
too
With the testimony of the concubine's maid Hongying, the emperor has come to believe that everything was instigated by Concubine Qin and has nothing to do with the empress. Although the emperor has not issued a decree to release the empress from the ground, it should be in the next few days. "
Hongshi felt relieved and quickly said: "I really want to thank you for this matter, sir. For your kindness, Hongshi..."
Before he could finish speaking, Tu Lichen raised his hand and said: "I will talk about these words later. First, please ask Your Majesty to answer what I am unclear about."
Hongshi frowned slightly and said, "Sir, please tell me."
"In that incident, was the Empress the Queen innocent, or was it true?" Tu Lichen's words shocked Hongshi, and he understood the reason for his abnormal look, and said quickly: "Why are you doing this, sir?"
In this case, the Queen's mother was naturally wronged, how could it really be true?"
Tu Lichen said sadly: "At this time, do you still want to lie to me? Hong Ying beside Concubine Qin has already said everything. Yes, Concubine Qin did instruct Ping'er to switch sides, but that's all.
didn't do anything
It was just a matter of adding jealousy, let alone unjustly accusing the queen. Everything Ping'er said in Kunning Palace was true. The queen did have the intention to murder Concubine Xi and Prince Guo at that time, but she made a wrong step, so in the end
Harm yourself!"
Hongshi naturally knew these things very well, but he never expected that Tu Lichen would know about it. Seeing Tu Lichen's expression getting increasingly excited, he quickly said: "Sir, don't listen to the nonsense of a girl. How could the emperor's mother do this?"
To do something like that, you must..."
"What must it be? Your Majesty, I am indeed old, but I am not stupid yet. You know this at all. That's why you are unwilling to bring Ping'er to the emperor yourself, and you want me to do this. You...
You are simply taking advantage of me!" After saying this, Turichen paused repeatedly with his crutch, making loud noises again and again.
Seeing this, Hongshi quickly advised: "Sir, please calm down. Yes, I knew about this matter, and I deliberately concealed it and did not tell you, but I was forced to do so. Please forgive me."
Hearing Hong Shi's admission, the pain in Tu Lichen's eyes deepened, and he asked repeatedly: "Why, why did the Queen want to harm Concubine Xi? She is already the Queen, what else is there to be dissatisfied with?"