Zhuju stood aside and comforted her quickly: "Don't worry, the empress has the dragon jade pendant gifted by your majesty. She has the right to kill her first and report later. They can't do anything to her."
"Really?" Zhuxi asked anxiously.
Shu Yao smiled gently, "When have I ever lied to you?" I remembered that when I rescued her from Dali Temple, she was covered in injuries, but I still had a trace of strength left to tell her that she couldn't do anything.
Just this short sentence is enough to move Shu Yao for a lifetime. She is a strong woman. For her, she gave up her timidity and replaced her with a strong body.
Facing the ferocious torturers, facing the dark prison, facing the terror, inhumanity, and all kinds of torture instruments, she is as weak as Zhuxi, but she is still determined, without flinching, unwilling to say a word, and would rather die than
He is willing to accuse his master of crimes at random.
Because Zhuxi knew that the person behind this wanted to kill her master, and she would rather die than let her master down.
This alone, this unshakable loyalty, made Shu Yao cherish and care for her so much.
Seeing that she didn't believe her, Zhuju hurriedly helped her to comfort her and said, "Don't worry, your majesty loves your empress so much, how can he be willing to punish her!"
Shu Yao smiled and said: "If you don't believe me, then you should believe Zhu Ju's words!"
Seeing this, Zhuxi hurriedly said: "Isn't that enough, my slave?"
Shu Yao smiled slightly, and then stood up slowly, "Okay, I'm going back first. You take good care of yourself. If you need anything, just tell Chun Cai. She will talk to me, and you can rest assured."
Immediately, she looked at the maid Chuncai who was waiting on the side and said: "Chuncai, you are so busy waiting. If you are missing anything, just go to the person in charge. Also, if you find anything wrong, you must report it to me in time."
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Spring Picking Blessing Ceremony: "Yes, I obey!"
"Congratulations, Your Majesty!" Zhuxi raised his head and watched Shu Yao leave.
next day
Shu Yao came to the imperial study room, and suddenly there was a burst of noise from the imperial study room...
Shu Yao stopped and listened carefully. Could it be that something happened again?
However, after listening for a long time, she did not hear Gong Yun'ao's irritable voice, but heard Liang Jinghuan's frightened voice coming from inside, "Your Majesty, calm down!"
Shu Yao looked at Eunuch Wang Lian who was guarding the door and asked, "What happened to your Majesty?"
Wang Lian bowed and respectfully replied: "It's the Empress Dowager... I'd better go in and take a look. Now, only you can comfort Your Majesty!"
Eunuch Wang Lianyang nodded slightly, carefully opened the door of the imperial study, and whispered: "Empress, please go in!"
"Thank you, father-in-law!" Shu Yao lowered her head slightly.
Shu Yao walked straight in and saw Gong Yun proudly standing with his hands behind his back, while Liang Jinghuan stood there with his head lowered and his eyebrows lowered.
Liang Jinghuan was the first to see Shu Yao, and he hurriedly bowed and said respectfully: "I'm here to see you, the Imperial Concubine."
Shu Yao nodded and said, "Master Liang, you are polite!"
At this time, Gong Yun'ao also turned around. The moment he saw Shu Yao, the haze between his eyebrows faded away, and a gentle smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, "Yao Yao! Why are you here?"
Shu Yao frowned, slightly unhappy, "If I don't come, and Third Brother won't eat after lunch, and if he gets a stomach bug, do you want me to worry to death?"
Gong Yunao took three steps and two steps at a time, came to Shu Yao, took her little hand, and said comfortingly: "Isn't Third Brother too busy to forget?"
"So, Yaoyao brought some food to see you!" After Shu Yao finished speaking, she glanced sideways at Pearl, who was already awake, and said, "Pearl, bring it up!"
Pearl leaned forward to salute, put the portable food box on the imperial desk, and spread it out separately. There were three side dishes, which were exquisite and suitable for meals.
Gong Yun'ao's deep and sharp eyes glanced at the bowed Pearl, and said in a deep voice: "Are you awake?"
Pearl nodded and responded with a lowered eyebrow: "Yes, I'm fine now, thanks to your empress!"
Liang Jinghuan, who was standing aside, had a pair of clear and upright eyes, but now they became extremely clear and gentle, looking at Pearl
Gradually he got better and his heart settled down.
Once this matter is over, he will find time to discuss with the imperial concubine the wedding to Pearl. This matter cannot be delayed any longer. He wants to give Pearl a happy life.
Ever since the pearl was robbed, his heart has always been in doubt, fear and terror corroding his heart all the time.
Therefore, this time, he must overcome all difficulties and marry Pearl.
He wants to take care of her and protect her for the rest of her life.
Gong Yun'ao said in a deep voice: "Well! You all can go down!"
"Yes!" Liang Jinghuan and Pearl looked at each other, with warm smiles between their brows and eyes, and they could see in each other's eyes that they each had a lot to say.
Liang Jinghuan finally made it to the palace, so he would not miss the opportunity for the two of them to be alone together.
Their drawn gazes happened to be in Shu Yao's eyes. Watching them leave, Shu Yao's smile gradually deepened, "It seems that we have to hold a wedding for them as soon as possible. If it drags on, Mr. Liang should be worried."
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Gong Yun'ao took her hand and came to the imperial court, and said quite seriously: "Well, she is your maid, you can decide everything! Liang Qing is a man worthy of trust, Pearl can marry him
, you will definitely be happy."
"Yes, he will be a good husband!" Shu Yao nodded in agreement.
Gong Yun'ao hugged her waist, lowered his head and touched his brow bone, and the corners of his handsome lips parted slightly: "Of course, the slim third brother is also a good husband!"
She stretched her muscles and flexed her nose, then exclaimed, "Third brother's face is so big! Are you a big-faced cat?"
Gong Yun'ao pretended to be serious and touched his cheek, and asked suspiciously: "Is the third brother's face big?"
Phew!
Shu Yao was amused by his serious and cute look. She stretched out her hand and pinched her chin, coquettishly and gently, "Not big, third brother is the prettiest!"
Gong Yun'ao chuckled, and there was a hint of teasing and frivolity in his words, "That's right! If the third brother is too ugly, Yaoyao will definitely not like it."
Shu Yao nodded repeatedly in agreement, looking quite serious and determined, "That's for sure!"
"It turns out that Yaoyao only loves the superficial appearance!" Gong Yun'ao's words revealed a bit of sourness and dissatisfaction.
"Of course, I'm a member of the Appearance Association, a face-controller!" Shu Yao's words were half-hearted and half-truthful. When Gong Yun'ao heard them, there was an indescribable feeling.
"Third brother is so sad!" Gong Yunao shook his head helplessly and sighed.
Shu Yao pushed him to the throne and scolded him, "Okay, come and eat!"
"As you command, madam!" Gong Yun'ao picked up the chopsticks and tapped the tip of Shu Yao's straight nose, pampering her endlessly.
After Gong Yun'ao finished his meal, he happened to see Shu Yao's eyes lowered in despair. Looking along her line of sight, he happened to see the Empress Dowager, Fei Jiang's subordinate Ma Tong and others jointly presenting a memorial to abolish the imperial concubine and demote her.
Crime of purpose.
Shu Yao's eyes dimmed, "Third brother is probably angry because of this incident!"
When he mentioned this matter, his anger that had receded increased. He stared at the memorial on the case and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, Yaoyao. I won't believe it no matter what they say. You have to believe me, I have my own opinion."
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"Third brother!" Shu Yao felt aggrieved and moved at the same time.
Gong Yun'ao stretched out his long arms, pulled her into his arms, and sat on his lap, "Third brother is here for everything!"
He had never lost in a political showdown, but the sound of "Third Brother" disturbed his heartstrings and made him feel heartbroken.
next day
Fei Jiang's deputy Ma Tong, together with three generals in the army, met with the Holy Emperor in the royal study. Their ranks ranged from Qianhu to generals, but all of them held military power.
At this time, they were all kneeling outside the royal study, silent as if they were a sculpture made of pig iron. Although they did not say a word, it was an invisible threat.
On the imperial desk, there is their joint petition!
Gong Yun proudly sat on the dragon throne, majestic and calm. His eyes swept across them one by one in the hall, and there was a faint murderous intention on his seemingly calm face.
The middle minister Ma Tong and several deputy generals knelt on the ground and said categorically: "Your Majesty, we must not disbelieve the folk rumors. The imperial concubine has misbehaved and colluded with the Netherworld Palace. Your Majesty must severely punish the imperial concubine and bring justice to the world.
An explanation."
Gong Yun'ao gave him a deep look, which seemed to be filled with millions of profound meanings, "Then what do you think we should do?"
"Destroy them, kill them." Ma Tong thought for a moment, nodded and lowered his eyebrows, and spoke solemnly.
He didn't believe it. He had a general with such military power kneeling in front of him. How could he ignore it?
His rhythm was followed by several lieutenants who followed him.
Little did they know that what they did had aroused the emperor's strong dissatisfaction. They were all powerful soldiers and dignitaries who formed cliques for personal gain, violated discipline and chaos, and now seeing them colluding together like this, how could Gong Yun'ao tolerate it?
Gong Yun'ao's hidden eyes were shining brightly, "You are Fei Jiang's subordinates and have served in the court for many years. I don't know that there is a reason for accountability. You said that the imperial concubine was wrong, so what?
Is the place wrong? How serious is the mistake? How should the punishment be determined? Is there any conclusive evidence? Don’t we have to wait for Dali Temple to investigate clearly before we can determine this?"
At this time, Liang Jinghuan, the young minister of Dali Temple who was standing at the bottom, glanced at the emperor in his heart. Not only did he feel proud in his heart, he did a great job, this is the real art of detour!
Our emperor's ambition cannot be robbed by steel.
"Your Majesty!" Ma Tong was startled for a moment, his pupils trembled, and he suddenly raised his eyes to look at Gong Yun'ao. He did not expect that His Majesty would make such a move.
To say that he was as bold as a bear, I don't think so. He relied on the joint letter signed by more than a hundred soldiers to strengthen his courage. This is the saying that law does not punish everyone.
How should I put it? A few days ago, Gong Yun'ao knocked him away with a palm in the main hall, but he still had no memory and was still provoking the bottom line in front of the emperor.
Gong Yun'ao's cold eyes fell on Ma Tong, his face was as cold as ice, and he shouted sternly, "You all should stand down!"
Here, Gong Yun'ao was still discussing matters with Liang Jinghuan, and over there, Shu Yao was invited to Cining Palace by the Empress Dowager.