Those people took their family out of the city and walked all the way back to the capital. On the way, Chen made a decision. She would not admit anything or say anything. She would look for an opportunity to kill her. But she
There was no chance at all. Those people were very strict and she had no chance to commit suicide. When she arrived in the capital, she was forced to ask how Chen was willing to speak out. But when the other party threatened the lives of her two children, Chen
She had to bow her head and surrender. Her children were her life and the flesh and blood of the Lu family. She couldn't let them get hurt. These things had nothing to do with them in the first place.
So under the condition of being guaranteed not to harm the lives of her children, Mrs. Chen confessed everything she knew. Mrs. Chen knew that she was in big trouble, but she didn't know how big a stir her words would cause.
Trouble, but no matter what, she, a woman with ill-fated fate, had no choice.
In the garden, Guo Chong's face was ashen. The memorial was very detailed, and Wu Chunlai's report was also very logical. After receiving Chen's confession, Wu Chunlai conducted an investigation and verification for more than a month and obtained a large number of witnesses.
, further proved the fact that Concubine Rong deceived the emperor and transferred the daughter he gave birth to as his son. Guo Chong also thought of many old events, and recalled the doubts he had when he suspected that Concubine Rong's son Guo Hao looked different from himself. If it weren't for
Concubine Rong married him in perfect fashion, and he had long suspected that Concubine Rong was unfaithful. Now it seemed that this matter of a civet cat exchanging a prince for a heir should be a fact.
Lu Zhongtian, Yang Jun, Wu Chunlai and others secretly observed Guo Chong's face. Seeing that Guo Chong's face became increasingly gloomy and terrifying, they were both worried and expectant. What they were worried about was that this scandal was dug up by a few of them. After all,
I know the secret of the royal family, which is actually very dangerous. What I expect is that Guo Chong is a very shameless person, and I don’t know how he will deal with such a thing.
Finally, Guo Chong said in a deep voice: "How do you think I should handle this matter?"
The three of them were stunned for a moment and thought to themselves: Isn't it a joke that you want us to make a decision on this kind of thing? You have to make the decision yourself.
Neither Yang Jun nor Wu Chunlai spoke, but Lu Zhongtian bowed and replied: "The old minister believes that family scandals should not be made public. Although Concubine Rong is guilty of deceiving the emperor in this matter, there may be a hidden agenda. The old minister suggested that the matter should end here.
, after all, this kind of thing still damages the face of the royal family. I will deal with the aftermath immediately, destroy all witnesses, and will not leak any information to avoid public opinion."
Lu Zhongtian knew Guo Chong, and he actually understood that Guo Chong would not tolerate this kind of thing. However, if he suggested a strict investigation into this matter, Guo Chong's suspicious temper would definitely give rise to doubts. So he took retreat as an advance.
, I said these words deliberately. In fact, these words have more effect than adding fuel to the fire.
Sure enough, Guo Chong said coldly: "The crime of bullying the emperor and disregarding the superior is just like this? What happened to my harem? Is this okay? My heirs are related to the country of the Great Zhou Dynasty. She dares to pretend to be the son of an outsider.
My son has a cruel heart. I will not spare her lightly. How can I spare this bitch?"
Lu Zhongtian and others were overjoyed, while Lu Zhongtian continued to add fuel to the fire with a worried look on his face. "The emperor's words just now made the old minister break out in a cold sweat. If the third prince Guo Hao is alive or succeeds to the throne, wouldn't it mean that... I, the Great Zhou Dynasty, have been
Changing the cage for a bird, and having the great power stolen by others? It’s really embarrassing. Fortunately, God blessed me in the great Zhou Dynasty. Guo Hao died early and didn’t
There will be serious consequences. This... The advice of the veteran is... The emperor should think twice before he acts. Concubine Rong is the niece of the Queen Mother. If the emperor punishes Concubine Rong, what will the Queen Mother say? Although Concubine Rong did commit the crime
It is a serious crime to deceive the emperor, but you must always consider the face of the Queen Mother."
Guo Chong shouted angrily: "I care too much about the Queen Mother's face. How dare Concubine Rong do this? There must be someone behind her to give advice and support. I am very suspicious...suspicial...that's all. I can't tolerate this matter, otherwise the palace will
I don’t know what kind of chaos is going on. You guys, please listen to me. I will solve this matter myself. I will never agree if there is even the slightest hint of rumors from the outside. Send the relevant people and evidence to the palace.
, I want to verify it myself."
"I respectfully obey the Holy Will." Lu Zhongtian, Yang Jun, Wu Chunlai and others knelt down and bowed loudly before bowing and retreating.
Guo Chong stood there in a daze with a pale face. Although Qian Delu didn't read the memorial, he already knew some clues from Wu Chunlai's narrative. He was so frightened that he didn't dare to speak out. But when he saw Guo Chong walking towards the rose bush,
Next, he took the memorial hanging above and looked at it again. After reading it this time, although Guo Chong was not angry anymore, the cloud on his face became more intense.
After pondering for a long time, Guo Chong said: "Qian Delu!"
"My slave is here!" Qian Delu hurriedly stepped forward and said.
"It is my decree that I will go to Rongxiu Palace for dinner tonight and let Concubine Rong prepare to pick her up." Guo Chong said coldly.
Qian Delu trembled and said in a deep voice: "I obey the order!"
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In the evening, Lin Jue returned home tired. Recently, in order to rectify the chaotic financial system of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Lin Jue, Yang Xiu, Du Weijian and others have been busy and exhausted physically and mentally. But days like this are...
Fulfilling, Lin Jue has never been as involved as he is now since he became an official.
Today, the affairs in the yamen were a little quieter. Du Weijian and Yang Xiu did not have wives or concubines, so they invited Lin Jue to go home and rest, and they took care of some trivial matters. Lin Jue was very kind to them.
He was very relieved. In fact, he had long hoped that Du Weijian and Yang Xiu could take charge of specific affairs, and he was happy to be the hands-off shopkeeper. However, many things required Lin Jue to participate in decision-making, so he had to be busy together.
He was galloping down the long street with a few followers. The light and shadow were dappled under the early spring sunset, and the streets were filled with people. It was a busy and prosperous scene. The people were seizing the last daylight to finish the day, and there were people everywhere.
A bustling and busy scene.
Lin Jue was in a happy mood and galloped past his horse. Soon he arrived in front of his house. He dismounted and handed the reins to the servants to move away. Lin Jue hurried to the front hall. At this moment, Lin Hu flew from the hall.
He ran out, dressed as if he was going out.
"Oh, uncle, you're back. I'm going to the Yamen to find you." Lin Hu saw Lin Jue walking in quickly from the door and hurriedly ran to Lin Jue's side and shouted.
Lin Jue handed the riding whip into his hand and said with a smile: "What? Why are you looking for me?"
Lin Hu pointed toward the hall and said, "There is someone coming from the palace."
Lin Jue stopped on the trail in surprise: "Who is coming?"
Lin Hu whispered: "It's the father-in-law Qian who is next to the emperor."
Lin Jue was startled. Qian Delu took action in person. This must be a big deal. He quickly walked to the front of the hall and climbed up the steps in two steps.
After entering the door, sure enough, in the hall, Qian Delu was sitting at the table with a sad face, and two waiters stood beside him.
"Oh, Eunuch Qian, what brought you here? I'm sorry, I've just come back from the Yamen." Lin Jue smiled and said, stepping forward and cupping his hands.
Qian Delu's eyes lit up when he saw Lin Jue, and he quickly stood up and said with a smile: "Oh, I'm back. Quickly pack up and go into the palace with our family. The emperor wants to see you. I'm regretting that I didn't go directly to the Sansi Yamen.
And you."
Lin Jue was stunned and said: "What? What happened? Why does the emperor want to see me?"
Qian Delu paused and smiled and said, "It's nothing. The emperor said that he hasn't spoken to you alone for a long time. Now, I'll call you into the palace to accompany you to dinner and talk to you."
Lin Jue frowned and said, "Dine with the emperor?"
"Oh, don't wait any longer. Follow me into the palace quickly. By the way, you can bring your side room Green Dance into the palace to wait on you." Qian Delu said.
Lin Jue was stunned again and said, "You still need to bring someone to serve you?"
"Huh? Look at what you said. I'm afraid you have never dined with the emperor. Foreign ministers have to bring their own people to serve them when dining with the emperor. Your side room, Lu Wu, has been in the palace and is familiar with the etiquette in the palace.
If you take her there, you won't have to waste time teaching etiquette. That's it, go call her quickly, don't waste time, the emperor is waiting." Qian Delu urged repeatedly.
Lin Jue was startled and felt something strange. There was nothing wrong with the emperor photographing Qian Delu to invite him into the palace to accompany him to a meal. The emperor often did this to show his intimacy and trust with his ministers. It was nothing more than
It's just a way to get closer. Although Lin Jue has never heard of the rule that one has to bring someone to serve when accompanying someone to eat, but it doesn't really matter. Maybe this is the rule for dining in the palace. But the problem is
, although Qian Delu seemed to be unintentional, he clearly asked him to bring Lu Wu into the palace. This is what makes Lin Jue feel strange.
Lin Jue had to be vigilant. He originally wanted to avoid the meeting between Lu Wu and Guo Chong, because Lin Jue was worried that the similar appearance of Lu Wu and Rong Fei would cause unnecessary trouble. Lu Wu's identity must not be exposed, because
This is related to a shocking secret. If this secret is revealed, it will be another violent storm. This has always been what Lin Jue has been worried about.
The reason why Qian Delu asked Lu Wu to accompany him into the palace by name is actually very far-fetched. Since he became the third minister, the status of his wives and concubines has also been greatly improved. For the family members of important officials in the imperial court, the palace has already sent people several times to conduct ceremonial visits.
Professor, this is the rule of the court. Because the family members of the ordering officials are obliged to enter the palace to accompany the concubines in the harem. To put it bluntly, the relationship between the emperor and the officials is between men, and the contact between the concubines and the family members of the harem is between women. They are all one and the same.
The purpose is to have a close relationship and get closer. What's more, Lin Jue is also considered to be a member of the royal family. When the royal family gathers on important occasions, he will bring his family with him. Therefore, this kind of etiquette training is indispensable. Use Green Dance to understand etiquette.
To put it bluntly, this is obviously a bit far-fetched.
In order to prove that his doubts were not just random thoughts, Lin Jue decided to test it out.
"Eunuch Qian, my concubine Lu Wu has been unwell recently. Can she move to another side room to serve in the palace? Don't worry about the etiquette. Everyone in the palace has taught me that there should be no mistakes." Lin Jue looked at Qian Delu's face.
