Chapter 176: Respond to the enemy calmly and calmly
The gray clouds are deserted, and even though it is noon, the sun is just an orange halo hidden behind the clouds.
When lunch arrived, Concubine Fu could not eat a single bite.
Bi Shu and others looked on, although they were worried, no one dared to persuade them.
Knowing clearly that Concubine Fu would definitely not be able to eat in such a situation, it would be useless to persuade her, and it would only make her more bored.
Only Xue Hengzhao held up the bowl and said to Concubine Fu: "My queen not only wants to eat, she also wants to eat more."
Concubine Fu glanced at her, and Xue Hengzhao said with a smile: "My mind is at peace, I have a good meal and go to bed early."
Concubine Fu understood that Xue Hengzhao wanted her to act with a clear conscience and be calm and composed.
She naturally understands that the more trouble she encounters, the more she has to calm down.
So I took the bowl and even though the food was tasteless, I forced myself to eat it.
Once the meal is over, the dishes will be removed.
Aunt Ningcui from Tong'an Palace came, wearing a large lambskin coat with autumn fragrant feather satin, and said to her: "I'm here to deliver a message, so I won't take off my outer clothes. I forgive you."
She is Concubine Rong's confidant, and she respects her on weekdays, and she must pay three respects to anyone she sees.
Concubine Fu hurriedly asked her to sit down and ordered tea.
"Your Majesty, you don't need to be troublesome. I really just said a few words and left." Ning Cui refused to sit down, "The concubine asked me to come over. She also heard about the fifth prince, so naturally she didn't believe it.
Ask the old slave to come over and tell the empress. If we, the concubine, need to come forward, just ask. Don’t show it to outsiders."
Concubine Fu was very moved when she heard this. Concubine Rong never asked about matters in the palace, let alone what happened now was extraordinary.
When others couldn't hide, she actually sent one of her confidants to send a message, which showed that she valued her very much.
Moreover, Concubine Rong's status was unusual, and she was always quiet and dignified on weekdays, never speaking to the emperor.
If she can really get her to plead for mercy, the emperor will have to give him some face.
Just when Concubine Fu was about to agree, she saw Xue Hengzhao gently shaking his head towards her.
Although I don’t know why, I still changed my words and said: “With the words of the concubine, my heart is supported.
However, there is a lot of noise right now, and there is no conclusion yet. Moreover, it is cold and the road is slippery, so there is no need to worry about the concubine’s driving. Let’s wait and see.
Please ask my aunt to report to the concubine after she goes back and see what the emperor's decision is. If nothing happens, it will be the best.
If the concubine is needed at that time, I will go to Tong'an Palace to invite her."
"Your Majesty is right. The old slave will go back and report to Concubine Fu." Aunt Ningcui said, not forgetting to comfort Concubine Fu, "My Majesty, there is no need to worry too much. Only those who purify themselves will eventually get to the bottom of the matter." "Bishu, Fangdian, you are so kind to support Aunt Ningcui and send her back." Concubine Fu stood up to see her off, "They say a friend in need is a friend indeed, so it shows that the concubine loves me.
When this matter is over, I will take Lao Wu and Lao Wu's wife to kneel down and thank the concubine."
"My dear, please don't do this. You know the temperament of the concubine. If she is not the one she likes, she will not pay attention to you no matter how much you plead or promise me gold and silver."
So he went.
Here, Concubine Fu took Xue Heng's photo alone and asked her why: "Why did you shake your head at me just now? Could it be that you can't let the concubine come forward?"
Empress Fu Fei is not a far-sighted person, but she is good at having a beginning and an end once she makes up her mind, and she can be trustworthy in hiring people.
Xue Hengzhao was naturally satisfied and explained: "If you ask the concubine to come forward, the Holy Emperor may not deny you face.
But in this way, even if the immediate disaster is avoided, it leaves behind the consequences that are difficult to eliminate.
Whether in the eyes of the emperor or the world, the fifth prince was exempted from punishment because he begged for mercy, not because he himself was innocent.
Although the person who designed to frame the fifth prince failed this time, the root of the disaster has not been pulled out, and branches will grow again.
If you don't make such a big mistake next time, you can get twice the result with half the effort.
This is like a crack in a utensil. Just apply a little force and the crack will continue to grow."
"That is indeed true. But as you said before, these people have designed so carefully, how can my son escape and ascend to heaven? If the concubine is not allowed to plead for mercy, can I just watch helplessly?"
As a biological mother, Concubine Fu would never be able to stand by and watch.
"I think Your Majesty will be able to take some time off now," Xue Hengzhao said, "It's time for you to go see me."
"You mean you want me to see the emperor?" Concubine Fu didn't understand, "Do you think the emperor will see me? Even if he does, what should I say?"
"When the empress goes to see the emperor, she must show her sincerity, but remember not to shed tears and not to ask for mercy. She must do this, this, this, and this..."
Yangze Palace, in Buhui Palace.
The emperor finished browsing the last few memorials and threw them aside with resentment or anger.
Knowing that Sheng Shang was upset, Shang Qiyan had already sent everyone else out, leaving him alone to serve.
Almost without exception, those memorials were written about the fifth prince's affairs, and more than half of them questioned the impeachment.
The emperor was very reluctant to look at it, but he had to look at it.
But despite his rejection of boredom, those words still fell down like drops of water.
How strong is the rock? How can it be penetrated by water?
What's more, the human heart is the most fickle thing.
A eunuch with a bulbous nose and small eyes quietly poked his head out from under the door curtain and gestured to Shang Qiyan.
Shang Qiyan saw it but didn't like it and went over. Unexpectedly, the emperor also saw it and asked angrily: "Who is sneaking around there? Take him out and beat him to death!"
The eunuch was so frightened that he knelt on the ground and quickly kowtowed and begged for mercy: "Your Majesty, be angry! Your Majesty, have mercy on me! This slave deserves to die! This slave deserves to die!"
The emperor laughed angrily at him and cursed: "Idiot! Since you already know that you deserve to die, why do you ask me to spare my life?!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down. This guy is just a fool. He is left here just because he is stupid and can make your Majesty laugh." Shang Qiyan never talks nonsense, and every word he says has a point.
"I guess there was something going on outside, and none of those monkeys dared to come in to scold me, so they pushed this silly dog up the wall."
Shang Qiyan's explanation was interesting, and the emperor couldn't help but laugh: "This is indeed a stupid dog. Now that he has come in, let's tell you what it is!"
"Back to Your Majesty, Concubine Fu is outside asking for an audience." The garlic-nosed eunuch said truthfully.
The emperor originally had a smile on his face, but it suddenly tightened and he said, "I won't see you. Didn't I tell you earlier?"
"The servants have also advised the Queen before, saying that no one will come to see the Holy Spirit's instructions.
But the empress insisted on seeing her, and even... she knelt down.
It's freezing cold today, and the servants are afraid that the cold will hurt the queen. So they want to ask the business manager to think of a way, because they don't want to alarm His Majesty because the servants are too stupid."
When the emperor heard that Concubine Fu was actually kneeling outside, he couldn't help but become even more angry.
Concubine Fu obviously came to intercede for the fifth prince, but in the eyes of the emperor, she was clearly causing trouble!