In later generations there is a kind of maternal love called doting.
Liu E doted on Zhao Zhen.
She felt that everything she did was for Zhao Zhen's good.
Zhao Zhen should listen to her; he should behave according to her wishes; he should move forward step by step according to the path she arranged.
Any action that goes against her will is considered treason by her.
The more fierce Zhao Zhen's quarrel was, the more angry Liu E became.
"Shut up, me!"
Liu E roared with uncontrollable anger.
Zhao Zhen was so frightened that he froze on the spot.
Liu E raised her hand, pointed at Kou Ji, and roared: "How do you explain now?"
Kou Ji sighed inwardly, took a step forward, cupped his hands and said, "I know I'm guilty!"
Now that things have come to a point, it is useless to continue struggling.
Since Zhao Zhen left behind those candy people and face people, Liu E caught him.
Liu E could easily find out that those candy figures and dough figures were given by Kou Ji.
Kou Ji happily admitted it.
If he refuses to admit it and lets Liu E continue to investigate, I am afraid that Liu Heng, Cao Yi and others will also suffer.
After all, it was his fault, there was no need to implicate others.
"Since you know your crime, I will punish you. Do you agree?"
Liu E gritted her teeth and growled.
Kou Ji nodded and said, "Recognize it!"
Zhao Zhen panicked and said again: "Madam, Madam, the child has never eaten those things, you must not punish Kou Ji."
Kou Ji felt dumbfounded.
He finally figured it out. The harder Zhao Zhen defended him, the angrier Liu E became.
He cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, this matter is my fault. You don't need to defend me."
"No, it's obviously my fault."
Zhao Zhen tried his best to defend himself.
He probably felt that, as the prince, he would bear all the mistakes and Liu E would not do anything to him.
Liu E's eyes lingered on Zhao Zhen and Kou Ji for a long time. The more she looked at them, the angrier she became. She said angrily: "Get out of the East Palace now and go to the Prison of the Ministry of Punishment to wait for your fate."
After all, Liu E was not carried away by anger.
She did not convict Kou Ji on the spot, nor did she shout for beating or killing.
"Here~"
Kou Ji raised his hand.
Zhao Zhen's eyes widened as he remembered what Kou Ji said last night.
He stared at Liu E and said blankly: "So the person who wants to drive Kou Ji away is you, the eldest lady?"
He knelt on the ground with a thud, rubbed his neck, and shouted: "If the eldest lady wants to drive away Kou Ji, then drive away the children too."
When Liu E heard this, she could no longer hold back her anger.
"The traitor!"
"Crack!"
A slap fell on Zhao Zhen's face.
(Explain that this scene is not a fabrication, but a historical fact. In history, Liu E accidentally slapped the prince with the palm of his hand, which led to the impeachment of hundreds of officials. There are clear records.)
Kou Ji was stunned on the spot, and Zhao Zhen covered his face with a look of disbelief.
The maids and eunuchs in the palace stared, opened their mouths, and did not dare to say a word.
Liu E's hands were trembling and she roared: "You traitor, do you know what you are talking about?"
"Queen! You are brave!"
Before Liu E had time to teach Zhao Zhen a lesson, Li Di rushed into the dormitory angrily, guarding Zhao Zhen behind him.
Today was the day when he resumed classes. When he arrived at Wende Building, he couldn't wait for Kou Ji and Zhao Zhen to come, so he went to the dormitory to take a look. Unexpectedly, he saw the scene of Liu E slapping Zhao Zhen.
In an instant, he became angry.
He protected Zhao Zhen and roared in the dormitory.
"Queen! Do you dare to slap the prince? Slap the prince, slap the prince, criminals bully the king!"
"I want to see the official!"
"I want to summon all the officials!"
"I want to ask this question to give you the courage!"
"..."
Li Di's voice roared in the hall.
Liu E gradually woke up amidst Li Di's roar.
After the anger in her heart was gone, she felt only regret.
Looking at Zhao Zhen hiding behind Li Di and covering his face, she felt even more uncomfortable.
Li Di didn't care about her.
Li Di, who had a bad temper, took the fly whisk from one of the eunuchs, beat them, and cursed: "Go and beat the drums and ring the bells immediately. I want to summon all the officials to show them how the queen slaps her."
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The eunuchs also knew Li Di's temper. They did not dare to fight back and could only let Li Di beat and scold him.
They did not dare to follow Li Di's instructions and could only look at Liu E aggrievedly.
Liu E had woken up, and she also realized how serious the matter of slapping the prince was.
You can't hide it.
She couldn't put Li Di under house arrest.
If she puts Li Di, Kou Zhun, Ding Wei, Cao Wei, Cao Lili and others under house arrest, she will immediately dare to lead troops into the palace and Qingjun's side.
Since you can't hide it, you can only face it calmly.
The officials have already woken up today, so they will not wake up again.
Even if there are no officials to show up, she can still hang around in front of hundreds of officials.
The calm Liu E is completely different from the angry Liu E.
"Go! Beat the drums and ring the bells, and do as Li Xiang says."
Liu E gave the order.
A eunuch immediately went out to deliver the order.
Li Di protected Zhao Zhen and snorted coldly at Liu E.
"Let's go! I will take you to Chui Gong Hall. You will be protected by me. If anyone dares to hurt you again, I will kill him even if I risk my life."
Li Di protected Zhao Zhen out of the East Palace Dormitory and went straight to Chui Gong Hall.
The reason why I went to Chuigong Hall instead of Zishitang Hall is because the two places represent different natures.
The Chui Gong Hall is the place where court is held and officials discuss matters.
Zishitang is the place where important ministers discuss affairs after the dynasty.
Liu E looked at Li Di's leaving figure, clenched her fists and gritted her silver teeth.
When Li Di protected Zhao Zhen and walked away, she withdrew her gaze.
Her eyes fell on Kou Ji and she said harshly: "Get out of the East Palace yet!"
Kou Ji cupped his hands and said, "I would like to obey the Queen's instructions."
After saying this, Kou Ji returned to the bedside without saying a word, packed up his things, and decisively left the East Palace Bedroom.
After Kou Ji left, Guo Huai looked sad and said anxiously: "Empress, slapping the prince is a big deal. The officials are afraid that there will be an uproar. What should we do?"
Liu E widened her eyes and said coldly: "Why are you panicking? I, the mother-in-law, should teach my incompetent son a lesson. Even if he makes a mistake, it is not a big mistake.
You immediately send someone to your uncle's house, recruit Congmei into the palace, tell my brother, and ask him to lead people to pay close attention to the movements in Bianjing City.
If anyone makes any unfavorable remarks about this palace, the Imperial City Department will investigate strictly.
Then send someone to Cao Mansion and tell Cao Yong that if he can help me, I can help him with my position as Privy Councilor.
Then send someone to tell Ding Wei that if I fall, Kou Zhun will definitely eat him alive.
After doing this, go to the official's palace and keep an eye on it, and tell Sister Yang that once the official wakes up, ask her to stabilize the official's house.
Remember to tell Sister Yang what happened here, she will know what to do."
"Slave, let's do it now!"
Guo Huai quickly agreed and went down to follow Liu E's instructions.
Liu E made a serious face and said in a cold voice: "Let's go to Chui Gong Hall."