Princess Lin Yang smiled and said, "Since the Queen Mother is so kind-hearted, it would be fine if the female family members left their lives and became official slaves."
"However, under the influence of the whole family, can the eggs be intact? What's more, Li Lingjiang has been an official for a while, and his family members have been under his shadow for a long time. His family members are willing to share his blessings and hardships with him, right?"
Sheng Shaoqing thought about it. These people can't just take the dividends and not take the risks. How can there be such a good thing in the world?
As a queen mother, there is a risk of burping if she doesn't do it well, not to mention that Li Lingjiang is the one who eats this bowl of rice.
Sheng Shaoqing had not realized that many people had been saved from disaster by his one thought, but the name of the Li family in Jiangzhou was rarely mentioned again soon.
People are always more willing to deliberately ignore such abnormal signals and continue to indulge in the peaceful dream.
"Queen Mother! There is urgent news!"
Cui Yun rushed in without waiting for Sheng Shaoqing's response, "Queen Mother! Mr. Xia was assassinated in Fengchun. Now several auxiliary ministers are waiting for you to discuss matters in the front hall of Xiayi County Yamen!"
"What?!"
Sheng Shaoqing and Princess Lin Yang stood up together. After looking at each other in horror, Princess Lin Yang spoke first, "When and where were you assassinated?"
"This humble minister doesn't know much either, so the Queen Mother should hurry up and have a look!"
Sheng Shaoqing took a deep breath, and then said in shock, "Right under my nose, such a thing happened?!"
"Ajun, ask Aning to prepare a clean room. The imperial doctor will go and wait now. I will go to Mr. Tong Ji and others to discuss matters first. Mr. Xia will report anything in time when he comes back!"
Princess Linyang wanted to follow Cui Yun and retreat, but she heard the Queen Mother say:
"Princess, please go with me."
"Me?" Princess Lin Yang was stunned, "I'm afraid it's not appropriate to go to Lin Yang."
Sheng Shaoqing said firmly, "No problem, you go too. Although this matter is related to government affairs, Fengchun is the fiefdom of King Qinghe, and this matter is related to the royal family. In this case, there is nothing wrong with you going."
Princess Lin Yang didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in the gourd of the Queen Mother, but after hearing these words of the Queen Mother, which sounded reasonable but not unreasonable, Princess Lin Yang hesitated for a moment and nodded and said, "Then Lin Yang
Just go."
It was already dusk when Princess Lin Yang arrived, and now the sky outside was as dark as ink. Fortunately, the Xiayi County government office was not big, so Sheng Shaoqing and Princess Lin Yang entered the meeting hall in a hurry without wasting much time.
After several people in the hall saluted the Queen Mother, they all frowned when they looked at Princess Linyang behind Sheng Shaoqing, but they still bowed honestly and greeted Princess Linyang again.
"Queen Mother."
Sheng Shaoqing took the initiative and said without waiting for them to ask, "I think you already know why Mr. Xia went to Fengchun. Since Fengchun is the fiefdom of King Qinghe and it is related to the dignity of the royal family, I think someone from the royal family should be present.
"
Ji Wenxuan said nothing, but Wang Ting retorted first, "The Queen Mother and her ministers are discussing court affairs, and the princess is present. This... I'm afraid it's not appropriate."
Lu Shichang turned around and fired, "Why is it inappropriate?"
Facing Lu Shichang's loud voice, Wang Ting said weakly, "That's not etiquette!"
"Etiquette? What etiquette?" Lu Shichang snorted coldly, "That's all just to deceive you bunch of scornful scholars!"
"To put it aside, when Princess Hengyang was discussing her merits with Emperor Jing, Sir Wang, you were still babbling, right?"
"Going further, the eldest princess of Ningwei Zhenguo made great achievements in founding the country of Daliang. Taizu specially granted her the opportunity to sit in court. Isn't this honor much better than what you, Lord Wang, are doing now?"
Sheng Shaoqing watched helplessly as Wang Ting was so angry that his beard trembled and he couldn't think of anything to say in reply.
Who told people to tell the truth?!
When the eldest princess of Hengyang showed her talents, no one could match her power. If it weren't for the unfortunate fate of the princess in the princess palace, the eldest princess of Hengyang was stimulated and retreated from others. The current situation of Daliang would be completely different.
Thinking of this, Wang Ting glanced at Ji Wenxuan weakly, hoping that Prime Minister Ji could speak out to suppress Lu Shichang so that he could vent his anger.
But he saw that Ji Wenxuan looked confused and didn't want to say anything. According to his understanding of Ji Wenxuan over the years, the old man must have wanted to sit on the sidelines.
Xue Wuji was also doing Tai Chi leisurely beside him, and the anger accumulated by Wang Ting in the past rushed directly to Tianling Gai, "Yes, they are better than me, and the courtesy cannot be discarded! As a woman, how can the princess go to the court?!"
"Precisely because such a precedent has been set in the past, there will be endless troubles in the future!"
Wang Tingzhuangruo glanced at Princess Linyang unintentionally, bowed and said, "I don't mean to insult the princess by what I said. It's just that etiquette and law are such that I have to do this. I hope the princess can forgive me."
When Princess Linyang saw that Wang Ting had spoken about this, she used etiquette to suppress her. It was not easy to care about anything for a while. If she had half the power of Aunt Hengyang, she would not have suffered such injustice today.
Sheng Shaoqing was amused by the inconsistent Wang Ting, "Since women are not allowed to go to court, then wouldn't all my efforts have been in vain?"
"No, no." Wang Ting was so embarrassed by his temporary venting that he heard the Queen Mother continue: "What's more, the matter to be discussed today concerns King Qinghe, and Princess Linyang is present.
Why not?"
Lu Shichang continued without mercy, "We Qiang people have never cared about your broken rules and propriety. The princess is His Majesty's aunt, and the Queen Mother has the trust, so what's the problem here?"
Wang Ting's eyes widened in shock, "Then! In the future, if the harem's maids gain the trust of the Queen Mother and come to court, wouldn't it cause chaos?!"
"Hey!" Sheng Shaoqing saw that Wang Ting was getting more and more outrageous, so he quickly stopped him and said, "Master Wang, I haven't lost my mind yet, so I won't let the female family members of the harem come to the court to discuss matters with you."
Lu Shichang added, "In the past, when we were outside the customs, powerful concubines from various ministries could have a place in the government hall, if not for..."
Lu Shichang thought for a while, endured the calm for a while, took a step back to the vast sea, and half swallowed what he said later. Wang Ting became reluctant after hearing this, "Mr. Lu, please speak clearly, for what? For what?!"
"I respected you before, but I didn't expect that you despise me from the bottom of your heart. Then let the Queen Mother remove me as the auxiliary minister, and I will go back to the Ministry of Industry!"
Princess Lin Yang glanced at Sheng Shaoqing helplessly. She knew that her arrival would cause these ministers to start a quarrel. As for what matters to discuss, that would have to be discussed later.
Not to be outdone, Lu Shichang said, "If you have the ability, just write your own resignation and wait for the Empress Dowager to dismiss her. What will happen? The late emperor's body is still cold, and the Empress Dowager dismissed the ministers. How do you want the outside world to see the Queen Mother? Wang Ting, your intentions are really vicious."
"
"you!"
"you!!"
"you!!!"
Wang Ting was so angry that he said "you" three times in a row, his tone getting more intense each time, but his anger became shorter and shorter each time.
Sheng Shaoqing really didn't expect that just letting Princess Linyang sit in on a meeting would lead to such a fierce dispute. Just when he was confused, Ji Wenxuan suddenly said in the expectant eyes of the royal court, "I think it is better to discuss Mr. Xia's matter."
For more important reasons, if Princess Lin Yang wants to hear it, then just listen, Mr. Wang is really a little too worried."
Wang Ting was so shocked by Ji Wenxuan's words that he choked in his throat. It took him a long time to swallow the breath with bloodshot eyes. He let out a cold snort from his throat and did not speak again.
Wang Ting: I will be angry!
Sheng Shaoqing sighed and said, "Actually, the Minister of Zongzheng Temple should have been allowed to discuss matters together, but King Qinghe resigned from the post of Minister of Zongzheng Temple before, and now King Luling takes his place. I have heard that they have a good personal relationship, so for the sake of fairness, I let Lin
We discussed the matter with Princess Yang, but I didn’t expect Mr. Wang’s reaction to be so violent.”
Wang Ting also softened his tone and said, "The princess is already extremely wealthy in the world, so why does she need to get involved in these things?"
Just when Sheng Shaoqing was about to refute, Princess Lin Yang stepped forward and asked, "I wonder what these things, Mr. Wang, are referring to?"
"Of course it's a political matter in the court."
Princess Lin Yang then asked, "But today's court affairs are both state affairs and family affairs. Why shouldn't I come here to listen to my own family affairs?"
Wang Ting was completely speechless. He shouldn't have been the assistant minister. If he hadn't been the assistant minister, he wouldn't have had to deal with these smooth-talking people. If he hadn't dealt with these people, he wouldn't have been punished.
Speechless
Xue Wuji suddenly said from the side, "The princess is indeed very eloquent."
Princess Lin Yang knew very well that she had to fight for what she wanted. Since the Queen Mother asked her to come, she naturally didn't want to be kicked out just like that. If the royal court dared to stop her, she would dare to fight for it. Anyway, barefoot is not afraid of wearing shoes.
The outcome has not been decided yet.
Seeing that Wang Ting's anger was gradually extinguishing, Sheng Shaoqing went straight to the point and asked about Xia Yuhuai.
Xue Wuji glanced at Ji Wenxuancai and said, "Master Ji told us what happened before he came, but..."
"It's still unclear who the murderer is, but it must be related to those evildoers of the Tiancai Society."
Sheng Shaoqing hurriedly asked, "I only know that Mr. Xia was assassinated, what is the situation now?"
"As soon as Mr. Xia arrived at the Fengchun County Government Office, he encountered a group of black-clad assassins who were slashing everywhere. Fortunately, the Queen Mother sent someone to escort him. Mr. Xia was only slightly injured, but Li Lingfeng died from the knife."
Sheng Shaoqing:!!!!!!!!!
Princess Lin Yang also gasped and resisted the urge to speak, silently watching Sheng Shaoqing's reaction.
"died?!"
Ji Wenxuan nodded with difficulty, "Dead, not even a whole body was found under the knife."
"Where is Mr. Xia now?"
"Master Lin originally wanted to escort Master Xia back to Xiayi, but Master Xia still insisted on staying in Fengchun. Master Lin could only guard him at all times and sent someone to come back first to respond."
Sheng Shaoqing said angrily, "Who is so bold that he dares to hurt the people I sent?!"
Lu Shichang and Wang Ting looked at each other. They had never seen the Queen Mother become so angry, and they couldn't help but be a little surprised.
"I thought that maybe the people from the Tiancai Society wanted to kill Li Lingfeng to silence him when they saw what happened, and Mr. Xia just happened to bump into him."
Wang Ting also agreed, "I also think this is the case."
Sheng Shaoqing shook his head. She knew very well that Li Dabao always only wanted money, and he probably didn't have the guts to do things like murder and arson.
"Now that the matter has been exposed, what's the use of killing Li Lingfeng?"
"Could it be that Li Lingfeng had some secrets about Tiancai Hui, which made Tiancai Hui kill him?"
Princess Lin Yang couldn't help but chuckle, and immediately received a gloomy look from Wang Ting.
"It was Lin Yang who lost his temper," Princess Lin Yang explained.
Sheng Shaoqing’s eyes indicated:?
Princess Lin Yang had no choice but to continue, "Lin Yang has heard of killing people to silence them, but never heard of killing court officials to silence them."
"Originally it was just a crime of confiscating the family and being exiled, but now it has become a crime for all nine clans to be executed. Lin Yang thought, this Tiancai Society has always been interested in making money. It is an evil society that considers itself a businessman. How could it do such a loss-making business?"
Sheng Shaoqing couldn't help but nodded, this is what heroes think alike!
Wang Ting choked and said, "Then please tell the princess who the murderer is?"
Princess Linyang said helplessly, "Your Majesty Wang is an official of the imperial court. I am only here to observe the case. How can I know who the murderer is?"
"However," Princess Linyang paused and said, "If I knew who it was, wouldn't it mean that Mr. Wang was free from the imperial salary?"
Wang Tingding didn't finish his sentence, so he shut his mouth. He felt regretful in his heart. He shouldn't have spoken like this!
Xue Wuji changed the topic and said, "The specific details will only be known after Mr. Xia recovers from his injury and investigates in Fengchun. What's the use of me waiting to speculate? Now, since Tiancaihui dares to be so blatant, there must be something else going on behind the scenes.
There is a backer."
Sheng Shaoqing nodded, "You have to fight flies and catch tigers."
Wang Ting:?
Lu Shichang:?
Xue Wuji:
Among the people present, only Ji Wenxuan understood what Sheng Shaoqing meant and echoed, "What the Queen Mother said is true."
As soon as Ji Wenxuan said this, everyone's attention turned from Sheng Shaoqing to Ji Wenxuan. What were the Queen Mother and the Prime Minister talking about?
Ji Wenxuan explained, "The Queen Mother's intention is to catch the people behind the Tiancai Society and kill them all."
"The Prime Minister means that the person who sent people to assassinate Li Lingfeng is the person behind the Tiancai Society?"
Princess Linyang silently taunted Wang Ting in her heart: You only know now?
Ji Wenxuan just raised his eyes and looked at Sheng Shaoqing and said, "Queen Mother, I believe that the situation has been achieved."
Sheng Shaoqing looked at Ji Wenxuan's increasingly determined eyes. It seemed that the restructuring was imminent and had to be carried out.
Sheng Shaoqing nodded.
Ji Wenxuan knelt down to salute and said loudly, "The Queen Mother is righteous!"
Wang Ting and Lu Shichang still looked at Ji Wenxuan's sudden appearance with confusion. What did the Prime Minister do behind their backs?
Xue Wuji associated the scene in front of him with the speculation in his heart, and looked at Ji Wenxuan's back with increasingly complicated eyes.
"Prime Minister Ji"
Sheng Shaoqing stepped forward and helped Ji Wenxuan up. This was the first time Sheng Shaoqing saw Ji Wenxuan up close.
