No matter how nice you say it, it can't change the fact that you are under house arrest in the palace.
More than a dozen feudal princes and concubines were placed in several quiet palaces. All the people who served them were sent back to the feudal prince's palace, and there were several more maids around them.
Queen Xie's original words are as follows: "There are many maids in the palace who know how to serve others. If they do not serve them well, I will definitely punish them severely. Princesses, please rest assured."
The feudal princesses: "..."
Over the past year or so, the feudal princes and concubines were often called into the palace to talk, and I thought they were quite familiar with Queen Xie.
Empress Xie became famous at a young age and became a disciple of the famous Gu Shanchang. She and the emperor were classmates and friends, and they gradually fell in love. After the emperor regained his identity, the two got married naturally.
In the eyes of the vassal princesses, Queen Xie was really lucky. She married a good husband and became the most honorable woman in Daqi. As for Queen Xie's various powers, although they had heard about it, they didn't take it to heart.
superior.
Until then, everyone knew how powerful Queen Xie was.
How could Empress Xie, who was able to defeat Empress Dowager Yu and successfully regain the power of the central palace in just a few years, be such a soft-hearted person?
Queen Xie never gets angry in front of others, and is very kind in every word and smile. But she smiles and uses the knife at the same time...
This is more terrifying than the cold-faced and majestic Queen Mother Yu!
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Such a huge commotion in the harem naturally could not be hidden from Princess Mei.
Although Mrs. Mei was soft-tempered, her heart became much harder when her son was involved. She said to Xie Mingxi: "These feudal princes do not take the emperor seriously and dare to make noises and fights in the Jinluan Palace. They should be taught a lesson."
yes."
"Simply send the feudal princes and concubines to the clan mansion, and let them share the joys and sorrows with their husbands and go to jail together."
It's rare to see Mrs. Mei angry.
Xie Mingxi smiled and comforted: "Concubine, please calm down for the time being."
"The vassal princes made a big fuss in the court, and punishing them was just and right. No one could say anything wrong. However, it is not appropriate for the vassal princes and concubines to be imprisoned together in the clan's mansion for no fault of their own. They will also give others excuses."
"As a queen, I call them to live in the palace to give them dignity. They should be grateful and grateful. If they feel resentful, it is disrespectful to me. I punish them, and it is justified. Mother and concubine, do you think so?"
Mrs. Mei: "..."
Looking at Yan Yan's daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mei felt extremely complicated.
Every palace concubine who has been able to survive safely in the palace for decades has her own way of survival. For example, she is "cautious" and "tolerant at all times".
Therefore, she really didn't have the confidence to tell Xie Mingxi how to act.
In fact, Xie Mingxi's methods were very clever. With one simple move, all the feudal princesses were put under house arrest in the palace, and they took advantage of the situation without saying anything.
After a long while, Mrs. Mei said: "You are right. It was my fault."
Xie Mingxi smiled slightly: "The mother-in-law is in trouble when she cares. These trivial matters can be taken care of by the daughter-in-law. The mother-in-law does not need to think too much."
After seeing off Mrs. Mei, Chief Gu Shan came again.
Chief Gu was well aware of Xie Mingxi's methods, so he did not give her any advice. He only warned: "There are so many people in the palace, so the children must be more careful."
There are those among the feudal kings who secretly fan the flames of trouble, and there may also be those among the feudal princes who harbor evil intentions.
Xie Mingxi smiled and hummed: "What Master said is true. I have reminded A Luo not to meet the feudal princesses. As for Brother Ji, Brother Lin, and the others, the emperor's wives are all smart and clever people.
, it will remind you."
Gu Shanchang thought for a moment and couldn't help but sigh: "It's really not easy to sit firmly on this throne."
It has been eight years since Sheng Hong ascended the throne. The court is barely under his control. However, it is unknown how long it will take to completely subjugate the vassal kings.
Xie Mingxi's eyes flashed slightly and she said calmly: "It is precisely because it is not easy that we have to take action now. Otherwise, there will be even more resistance when A Luo is made the crown princess in the future."
The vassal kings are different from the civil and military officials. All civil and military officials are all ministers. If the emperor insists on doing something, the ministers basically cannot stop him.
The vassal kings who occupy the vassal territory and support their own troops are all descendants of the Sheng family. Once they develop disobedience and rebellion, civil strife will occur.
The vassal kings must be completely conquered.
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The feudal princes who were imprisoned in the prison of Zongren Mansion were very good at first. When they entered the prison, they acted like "I am the feudal prince and I am not afraid of anyone." They opened their mouths and cursed them all.
There is quite a bit of a brazen and noisy attitude.
When scolding the emperor and courtiers, the ones who scolded the most were Prince Fenyang and Prince An.
Anyway, even if you use your words, you can't chop off their heads just because they curse.
Prince Fenyang and Prince An simply did not return to their homes, and stayed directly in the clan's mansion to compete with the vassal kings.
King An went to the prison every day and asked the feudal kings one by one: "Who instigated you to shout, curse and make trouble in the court? Do you know the origins of those 30,000 elite soldiers? Frankly confess, I will go to the emperor to plead for mercy, let him
You go back home. If the matter is not clarified for one day, you will have to spend one day in jail. Think it over before you speak."
As expected, there was a burst of noise.
The saliva mixed with thick phlegm almost splashed onto Wang An's clothes: "Bah! You dare to come in front of me and show off your power before your hair has even grown! Get out of here!"
An Wang's young, fair, and delicate face revealed a fearless sneer: "Don't tell me, right? I'll ask again tomorrow."
Without proof and evidence, the vassals cannot be convicted, let alone tortured and interrogated. Thousands of royal family members are watching the clan mansion, civil and military officials are watching the clan mansion, and the people on the streets are more concerned about this matter.
It is talked about with relish.
Prince Fenyang and Prince An must act according to the rules.
King An came out of the prison with a gloomy look on his face.
Prince Fenyang came out of another prison with the same depressed expression.
The two of them looked at each other and knew that they were similar without asking, so they had nothing to take back.
King An gritted his teeth and said with hatred: "I don't believe they can keep silent."
Prince Fenyang was scolded for a long time, and he was very angry. He opened his mouth and cursed: "These bastards! Because I am the vassal king, I know that we can't punish them, and we have to provide them with good food and drink."
His mouth was as closed as a clam shell and he didn't say anything. He was very quick to curse."
King An suddenly got the idea and whispered: "We can't just hold our breath like this. We have to show them some color!"
Prince Fenyang was stunned and blurted out: "You can't torture them, and you can't let them starve or freeze. What color can you make them look at!"
King An raised his eyebrows and sneered, whispering a few words.
Prince Fenyang's eyes lit up, his spirit perked up, and he patted Prince An on the shoulder: "Young people have quick minds! Just do as you say!"
