The expression on Hu Huaian's face was also just right. He was neither uneasy as the sky was falling, nor dared to wear an obvious smile. The changes in his facial features were very subtle, and he was completely looking at the emperor's expression and changing along with it.
Although such a change could not make the emperor have a deeper impression of him, it could effectively prevent the emperor from becoming angry with him.
Like a chameleon, when the emperor is furious, although others are nearby, he seems to have disappeared.
Sure enough, the emperor gasped slightly and did not pay any extra attention to Hu Huaian.
Hu Huaian breathed a sigh of relief, but then worry flashed across his face, and he suppressed it.
"The emperor's body has deteriorated to this extent, and he feels worse and worse." This realization made Hu Huaian feel deeply uneasy.
However, when his eyes fell on the man kneeling on the ground and still kowtowing, he felt a contrasting sense of relief.
No matter how bad his situation is in the future, can it still be worse than Ma Shunde's now?
At first he was envious of Ma Shunde for getting the Imperial City Department from Zhao Bingzhong and becoming the chief eunuch.
Now it seems that mastering the Imperial City Division is like holding a double-edged sword. It is hard to say whether it is good or bad.
If Ma Shunde had not taken control of the Imperial City Division, how could today's fatal situation have occurred?
Huchi, wheeze.
The emperor could hear his own heavy breathing, which represented the appearance of his aging. The emperor was disgusted by this. He closed his eyes and allowed the effect of the medicine to take effect. After a while, the effect of the medicine took effect.
, the mood gradually calmed down.
The emperor then raised his eyelids again, looked at the people who were still kowtowing, and asked coldly: "What have you found?"
Only then did Ma Shunde stop, not daring to raise his head, so he lowered his head and replied: "Back to the emperor, I found out that the first person who told the rumor was Zhang Zhou, the steward of the Prince of Shu's palace."
"Prince Shu's Mansion?" Upon hearing this surprising words, the emperor just said this lightly, and his expression darkened.
"Yes, I have continued to investigate. Does this boat have any other background? Is it trying to frame the King of Shu..." Ma Shunde hurriedly replied.
The emperor signaled the people nearby to serve him and stood up. He pulled on a pair of shoes and put on his outer robe, and walked around the palace a few times. He suddenly stopped and turned to look at Hu Huaian, who had been following him in small steps.
"Is there any news from Taisun Mansion?"
Hu Huaian immediately reported: "Your Majesty, Taisun's Mansion has basically stayed behind closed doors since Taisun left the capital. The daily buying and selling of rice, grains, meat and vegetables, as well as the shops run are all under supervision, and there is no news of note."
At this time, a eunuch who was further away also bowed and said: "Your Majesty, Taisun himself is still in the canal, protected by the guards. Every day, there is no obvious news."
As he spoke, everyone present lowered their heads, and no one dared to raise their heads again and say anything.
Hu Huaian felt a chill in his heart: "Your Majesty is suspicious that your grandson is like this!"
When something like this happens, your first reaction is your grandson?"
But the problem is, everyone can see that even if the emperor does not like his grandson, his situation is not bad. He can even compete with the emperor at present. He has the position of prince and his legitimate status. There is no need to do such a thing.
Once it comes out, it will do no good to Taisun except for breathing out a sigh of relief!
And for those who have the power, what is the use of taking a breath in a short time?
The grandson is not a fool, so how could he do such a thing that harms others but does not benefit himself? Not only will he encounter the emperor's thunderous wrath, but many people will also benefit from it.
No matter how you look at it, the person who started the rumor is unlikely to be Taisun.
Although some smart people may think that Taisun might be taking advantage of this to do the opposite?
But the question is still the same, what is the picture?
Trying to hurt both sides, or even end completely, just to give everyone a "surprise"?
After hearing this, the emperor stood and pondered. His face turned pale for a moment, then turned livid again, his eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and the suffocation in his chest became even greater.
Not grandson?
"Who could that be? Could it be King Qi?"
“It’s not really the King of Shu’s fault, right?”
The emperor did not want to believe that his son was really that stupid. He slowly walked back to Ma Shunde and looked down at the slave: "You continue to block the city gate and mobilize the people of the Imperial City Department. You must know who is spreading rumors.
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"Furthermore, the decree has been sent to Shuntian Mansion and the Nine Admirals. Anyone who dares to spread rumors will be punished immediately." The emperor said gloomily: "Be sure not to hear a word after dawn."
"Yes!" Ma Shunde responded immediately.
"Your Majesty, Mr. Zhao Xu, Mr. Zhao and Mr. Qian Wei, have urgently ordered Shuntian Mansion to dispatch a patrol with swords to suppress the rumors." Hu Huaian said with his hands down.
“Well done.”
The emperor had a sullen face, gritted his teeth, and continued to order: "Publish the decree, King Shu's housekeeper is not strict, and he will be temporarily grounded!"
"Otherwise, just conduct a thorough investigation. Anyone who dares to conceal anything will be held accountable."
"yes!"
At this time, the sky gradually became brighter. Because of the cloudy sky, the hall was still a little dark. The rain was not heavy anymore, but it still continued to fall. The raindrops that drifted in with the wind fell on my face, bringing a cold feeling.
The emperor still had doubts.
"Not Taisun?"
"It is indeed impossible for him to know the inside story, but will there be a suicide note or something to tell him?"
Thinking of this, the emperor suddenly felt dizzy and returned to the couch.
"No, that's not the case. If Fu'er knew the inside story, how could he restrain himself like this? This matter is a secret. Not even then, not many people know about it even now."
"Who stole my secret? And made it known to everyone?"
"This is really worthy of punishment, punish the nine clans!"
When the emperor thought of this, his heart tightened, and he couldn't help but turn his eyes outside, only to see dark clouds covering the area, making it pitch black, and the wind blowing softly.
Then I thought carefully about what I just said.
Zhao Xu and Qian Wei have been mobilized?
On the one hand, the emperor had some appreciation. He had to rely on his ministers to do things, which could not be compared with the eunuchs. Ma Shunde had disappointed him many times. Although Hu Huaian was good at serving, he was just a servant, and his ability was not seen elsewhere.
"But Zhao Xu and Qian Wei both knew the rumors, and those officials..."
The emperor was a little afraid to think about it anymore, and he told Hu Huaian gloomily: "Don't spread such rumors to the inner palace, especially the queen. Go and have a look. If anyone dares to do this, skin him and fill it with grass!"
"...Yes!" Hu Huaian took the instruction and went to do it immediately.
"Ma Shunde is so incompetent, alas, it's really useless!" The emperor thought about this and said again: "Hu Huaian."
"Your Majesty." Hu Huaian, who was about to leave, immediately bent over and returned, waiting for the Emperor's instructions.
The emperor frowned: "Pass an order to let Zhao Bingzhong be on duty again."
"...Yes!" Hu Huaian and Ma Shunde both responded respectfully, but their expressions changed slightly.
"You guys, why don't you go and run your errands quickly?" The emperor saw what they were thinking, but he said: "I was shocked by you, so I need to rest for a while."
"Yes!" Ma Shunde, with blood on his forehead and tears in his eyes, kowtowed, glanced at the emperor, and staggered back out.
Some time ago, Ma Shunde was so proud, but now he is so depressed, like an eggplant beaten by frost, his whole person is wilted.
The emperor asked Zhao Bingzhong to join the army again. Needless to say, this was to make Zhao Bingzhong a close eunuch again, and even control the Imperial City Department?
If Zhao Bingzhong returns to the emperor's side, what will happen to his own Ma Shunde?
The emperor is disgusted.
For a chamberlain, there is nothing more despairing than being rejected by a superior.
In the palace, which was originally full of people, only the emperor was left empty.
Although there were palace officials standing at the door, no one dared to enter at this moment without the emperor's order.
The emperor took a few steps back and sat back on the couch.
Ma Shunde and Hu Huaian actually didn't realize the seriousness of this matter, but the emperor knew it in his heart. He sat there, dumbfounded. At this moment, his old face showed his appearance, and suddenly it became much more haggard.
Where do your eyebrows still have the fortitude and perseverance of youth?