The feudal princes, who were shouting angrily, were taken to the prison of the clan's mansion by the imperial guards.
Prince Fenyang and Prince An each looked angry and went to the clan's mansion together.
Today's imperial meeting has become so noisy, which is really unexpected.
Mr. Lu Ge frowned, raised his hands and began to play: "Today's meeting, let's end it here!"
Sheng Hong, who was showing off his power, nodded slightly and said: "Okay, let's dismiss the meeting first. General Yin will stay. Please stay with all the elders and several ministers, and follow me to the Qing Palace to discuss the dispatch of troops.
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All the ministers bowed their hands to accept the order.
Chen Zhan, Lu Chi, and Zhao Qi had low official positions and were not qualified to go to Yiqing Palace to discuss matters together. However, the emperor opened his mouth and named all three of them and they were allowed to stay together.
Everyone gathered around the emperor to move to the Qing Palace together.
In early autumn, the weather is still hot. The bright sun makes people feel angry.
Although Sheng Hong tried his best to restrain himself, his anger still spread like substance.
Everyone has a bad temper. Today, Sheng Hong was provoked by the vassals head-on. How could Sheng Hong not be angry? However, as the emperor, he should not be too wanton in his words and deeds.
Otherwise, according to his temper, he would have kicked them away one by one...
A familiar figure suddenly appeared a few meters away.
It was a young woman, dressed in a pure red palace dress, slender and graceful, with a beautiful face and a myriad of splendor.
Sheng Hong paused and looked over in surprise: "Mingxi, why are you here?"
Ministers: "..."
That's right! Why did the Queen come to Yiqing Hall?
Xie Mingxi turned a blind eye to the surprise and doubts of the ministers. She came forward with a smile and said softly to Sheng Hong: "I have nothing to do, so I came to see you."
Those familiar bright black eyes fell on him quietly.
She must have known that he was angry, and she came here specifically to appease him.
The remaining irreducible anger in Sheng Hong's heart suddenly dissipated, and was replaced by the happiness and joy of being cherished at the top of his heart.
"I have nothing," Sheng Hong grinned and smiled softly: "Don't worry. I am the emperor, and anyone who dares to despise and insult me will be thrown into prison."
Ministers: "..."
What a foolish tone!
Mr. Lu Ge and others twitched their lips and looked away. Unfortunately, there was nothing to plug their ears, so the whispers of the Emperor and the Queen continued to reach their ears.
"There is really no need to vent your anger with them." The Queen's voice was very gentle: "Lock them up for a few months first, and then let them out after Hejing City is pacified."
The emperor nodded: "I also have this plan."
The Queen's voice was still gentle: "All the feudal kings have their own soldiers, so we must be careful to prevent chaos. Let's seal the feudal prince's palace for now! I will summon all the feudal princes and concubines to come to the palace to stay for a while tomorrow."
All the ministers shuddered unconsciously, and the same thought suddenly emerged in their hearts.
I would rather offend the emperor than offend the empress!
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Chenliu Palace.
Prince Chenliu entered the room with a panicked expression, and his voice was urgent and chaotic: "Father, something serious is going to happen!"
"Why are you panicking?" King Chen Liu frowned and glared at his eldest son: "You are almost fifty years old, why are you still so frizzy?"
King Chenliu is in his seventies this year, and Prince Chenliu is also in his fifties. King Chenliu eats well, sleeps well, and is in good health. Maybe Prince Chenliu will not live as long as him.
Prince Chenliu smiled sarcastically when he was scolded, and quickly told what happened in the court: "...Uncle Wang and others of Jiangxia were all imprisoned in the prison of the clan's mansion. The emperor issued an order to the princes' mansions of each vassal and sealed all the vassals.
The royal palace and the empress also issued a decree, ordering all the feudal princes and princesses to enter the palace for a 'stay'."
"Father, my heart is frightened and my eyelids are twitching..."
"What are you dancing for!" King Chen Liu still had the same leisurely and contented expression: "Just keep your heart in your chest. Our vassal soldiers have been handed over, and our private soldiers have also been sacrificed. Only this brood of children and grandchildren is left. The emperor will not take it.
How about us."
Anyway, if you are unlucky, it will be someone else's misfortune, and it has nothing to do with Prince Chenliu's Palace.
The more the King of Jiangxia and the others stirred and danced, the more stable the position of the Prince Chenliu's palace became.
The contrast is obvious. Both are vassal kings who have returned to the capital. King Chenliu is always respectful and loyal to the emperor. How can the emperor not treat everyone in the palace of Prince Chenliu favorably?
Prince Chenliu thought about it carefully and felt that what his father said was reasonable. He sighed sincerely: "Fortunately, my father made the wisest choice that day."
Although King Chenliu is old, his eyes are not cloudy. When he smiles suddenly, everything flashes in his eyes: "There were once emperors and courtiers. Today's emperor is young and vigorous, full of vigor, decisive and ruthless. And
The late Emperor is different. It's not that I'm wise, but that King Jiangxia and the others are too stupid. They insist on striking an egg against a stone."
After a pause, he continued: "I'm afraid the feudal prince's palace will be uneasy next time. From tomorrow on, you will report my illness for me. No matter who comes, they will not be seen."
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King Chen Liu expected it to be good.
In the afternoon of that day, there was an endless stream of people coming to Prince Chenliu's palace. They were all the children and grandchildren of the vassal kings. They came to the door crying one by one, wanting to ask Prince Chenliu to come to the palace to see the emperor to intercede.
Prince Chenliu stopped them all and said with a long sigh: "My father had a cold last night. He had a headache this morning and fell ill. It's really unlucky that you guys came here."
The prince of Jiangxia was so anxious that he broke into sweat: "My father took action at the court meeting today and angered the emperor. He was imprisoned in the prison of the clan's mansion. I don't know how much suffering he will have to endure. As a son of man, how can I not be anxious? No matter what
, we must also invite Uncle Chenliu to the palace to intercede on behalf of our father."
Prince Chenliu looked apologetic: "My father is really seriously ill and can't even get out of bed. We have to wait until my father recovers before interceding."
The prince of Jiangxia couldn't get his request, and he blushed and cursed: "Bah! What are you pretending to be! It's obvious that you just want to stand aside and do nothing!"
Prince Chenliu also changed his face: "You don't know how to respect your elders at all, and you are talking nonsense here. Someone, please come out, Prince Jiangxia!"
No matter how hard everyone tried to persuade him, King Chen Liu never showed up.
The next day, a group of feudal princesses were "invited" into the palace to stay for a while.
There are more than a dozen feudal princesses, most of whom are uncles, and the older ones are grandmothers. Among them, Princess Jiangxia is the oldest. An old woman in her sixties, deaf and blind, she needs help when walking.
The trembling figure was really pitiful. He started crying without opening his mouth.
When Princess Jiangxia cried, the other feudal princesses also started to cry. They kept begging for mercy and begging for mercy.
Queen Xie was very polite to all the vassal princesses, and gently comforted them: "All the princesses have misunderstood. I have invited you to stay in the palace for a while. It is just to talk to you every day to relieve your boredom. There is no other intention. You just need to feel at ease."
