The Queen and Concubine Xian sang an opening scene while going back and forth. The other concubines happily watched the excitement, but the ladies did not dare to dissuade them. Finally, the Emperor and the Crown Prince entered the main hall, then stopped and resumed their duties as good sisters.
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Yuan Rui followed King Xuan and talked to King Cheng. Wen Yao glanced at him secretly and felt relieved.
It's just that she didn't see King Jing Yuan Jingzhou, but old King Jing came in with Zong Zheng of the Zongren Mansion. The two old men were the highest-ranking elders in the royal family.
The Queen and the Crown Princess went over together, the Queen sat in the main seat, the others sat down according to their positions, and the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet officially began.
Wen Yao had not yet married Yuan Rui and could not accompany her. She and some ladies were dining in the side hall, but the voices next door could be heard clearly.
After congratulations, the monarch and his ministers celebrated together in a happy mood. The scene was grand and solemn. The ladies did not dare to breathe and sat upright to listen to what was going on over there.
On the other hand, Wen Yao and Yuan Hua ate and drank like hamsters, their cheeks bulging from the food.
Don't go hungry for anything. You don't know how long this palace banquet will last. No, the singing and dancing came on, the music started, the courtiers relaxed a little, greeted each other, and commented on the beauty of the dancer.
Yi Junyue and Hu Pingting also joined their table, together with Princess Fenyang. Even though some ladies couldn't stand it, they didn't dare to say anything.
The noodles that Wen Yao ate at the palace were just average. The ingredients were extremely expensive and many of them were not available outside, but the taste was a bit inferior.
Yuanhua saw her expression and explained to her: "The dishes at the palace banquet are just fancy. They look good. They are prepared by Guanglu Temple. They are prepared in advance. They are already cold when they are served. They have no taste at all."
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Princess Fenyang said: "Yes, you can come to my palace later. I have a few royal chefs there who were given by my father to let you taste the delicious food."
Wen Yao smiled and said: "Thank you princess, the emperor is so kind to you!"
The singing and dancing over there stopped. Wen Yao and Yuan Hua were both a little absent-minded. They pricked up their ears to listen to the sound. It was time for the main event.
Sure enough, Old King Jing stood up, held the wine glass and said a congratulatory message first, "Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. I wish the emperor a happy holiday and a happy family."
Emperor Xianqing laughed and drank a glass of wine: "Everyone enjoys this."
King Lao Jing then turned serious and continued: "Originally, I shouldn't have dampened the emperor's interest in today's wedding banquet, but at this time, it is a matter of national importance, so I have to treat myself as a villain."
Emperor Xianqing's smile disappeared: "What does Uncle Jing want to say?"
"Old minister, I sincerely request your Majesty to restore the reputation of Mr. Liang Guogong. He has been framed by others and his collaborating with the enemy is purely nonsense and framed by aliens.
It has been more than a month since the Liang family returned to Beijing. The old minister investigated the letters at that time and found that they were not written by Liang Guogong himself, but were written by a master who imitated the notes. Lord Zhao of Dali Temple can prove it.
The slave who made the report committed suicide out of fear of the crime, and the foreign spies were found in the capital. It is certain that he was framed. Today, I am willing to ask the emperor to clear the Liang family's innocence."
Emperor Xianqing put down his wine glass, his eyes were heavy and did not distinguish between happiness and anger. The emperor's majesty made everyone afraid to breathe.
"Who among all the dear friends wants to stand up for the Liang family?"
King Lao Jing took out the guarantee letter he had prepared in advance and handed it to the chief eunuch: "This is where I collect all the ministers who are willing to guarantee the Liang family and ask the emperor to read it."
The big eunuch didn't look very good. He handed it to the emperor and looked at Old King Jing with some worry. What's the difference between what they did and forcing the palace?
After serving Emperor Xianqing for so many years, the eunuch Zhou Liangyu had already noticed that the emperor was angry.
Emperor Xianqing read the list and sneered: "The Liang family has not been in the capital for so many years, but there are still so many people in the capital who are willing to speak for the Liang family. It seems that the Liang family has been working hard!"
King Lao Jing heard that something was wrong with the emperor's words, and knelt down and said: "This matter has nothing to do with the Liang family. It was all done by the old minister alone. The loyalty and contribution of the Liang family are visible to the world, and justice is in the hearts of the people!"
He thought, with the evidence and public support, the emperor had no reason not to believe the Liang family.
But now it seems that Emperor Xianqing did not pardon the Liang family, which made King Jing feel bad.
Emperor Xianqing looked at Yi Zaifu: "Yi Aiqing, what do you think?"
Yi Zaifu came out and said: "I think it is not appropriate to act too hastily at this time. The Emperor can make his own decision on the Liang family's affairs, and he will certainly not wrongfully accuse the Liang family.
Old prince, let’s have a few drinks at the Mid-Autumn Festival today, go home and enjoy the moon with our children and grandchildren, enjoy our family life, and don’t talk about these unhappy things during the festival.”
King Lao Jing did not expect that Yi Zaifu would say this, and was a little disappointed: "Thinking about how my in-laws suffered in prison, and what I eat doesn't taste good.
The veteran also believes in the emperor's investigation, but the longer time goes by, the more difficult the life of the Liang family becomes. There is no shortage of villains in the world who can add insult to injury."
King Xuan stood up and said righteously: "Old prince, flies don't bite seamless eggs. If the Liang family was really innocent, how could they be framed?
My father is wise and powerful, and he will not wrongly accuse a loyal minister, nor will he let a disloyal minister go. Does the old prince come here today to force his father to let go of the Liang family?
You are relying on your elders, only caring about the interests of your own family, and not caring about your father's face. Old prince, please don't be so selfish!"
Yuan Rui was not happy. He was pretending to be a big-tailed wolf here. The prince hadn't spoken yet, so he stood up and said to him: "King Xuan, what you said is heartbreaking.
My grandfather just wanted justice for Zhongliang. Firstly, he didn’t lead troops, and secondly, he didn’t unite with the important officials to force the emperor. How could he force the emperor to go to the palace?
There is no need to add guilt. If the emperor wants to leave, if he really deals with the Liang family, it will only make the foreigners applaud. It is a happy thing for relatives and enemies. The emperor is wise and will definitely think twice.
In terms of seniority, His Highness King Xuan wants to call my grandfather uncle, but you keep accusing my grandfather of being selfish and relying on his old age to sell himself off. His Highness King Xuan is really well-educated."
If you disrespect your elders, King Xuan will not pay attention to you.
Concubine Xian interrupted with a smile: "Yuan Rui's words are too extreme. King Xuan is just talking about official business. The court does not care about seniority. Yuan Rui, aren't you also contradicting your cousin?"
Yuan Rui said: "This is a quarrel between peers, and I can't rise to the level of contradicting.
Your Majesty, there is something that Yuan Rui just found out. The former concubine Su Nanyi of the Crown Prince was a spy from a foreign race. This matter is already a certainty. The foreign race has infiltrated into the palace. Maybe now we will watch our internal fighting.
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According to my investigation, Su Nanyi’s natal family, the Su family, is the prefect of Xuzhou Prefecture, and the prefect of Xuzhou has a close relationship with King Xuan. It was King Xuan who pulled the strings for Su Nanyi to enter the palace draft. This matter is extremely horrifying to think about. Please ask the emperor to explain it thoroughly.
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King Xuan panicked: "Yuan Rui, don't throw dirty water on me. Who among the ministers here has not given away a few beautiful girls? How come there is a problem with me?"