Chapter 70 Intensify

Rumors pointing to Qi Jiulu's imminent death had already been brewing in secret. Chen Jing was ordered by Yun Fenghuang, and after adding fuel and vinegar, because of the old affairs between Yun Fenghuang and Qi Jiulu, it became more and more talked about in the public.

As a result, the discussion that had only been circulated in secret at first spread all over the streets and alleys in an instant.

In such a situation, don’t let Yun Fenghuang go to the imperial court to file a complaint. Sun Yu, the envoy of the imperial city, went to the emperor himself to plead guilty: "I am a little negligent, and the news spreads from the imperial capital. This is my dereliction of duty. Please punish me!"

"What did the imperial concubine do recently?" The emperor frowned slightly when he heard the words, but after thinking for a while, he was sure that Yun Fenghuang had been quite obedient recently and had not provoked anyone. Who did it find out?"

Sun Yu was sweating profusely and prostrated himself on the ground: "I'm guilty. When I investigated thoroughly, I found that similar rumors had already been spread, but it didn't seem to have been widely involved in the past, nor did it involve the imperial concubine... The perpetrator has not been found yet."

Chunjia remained expressionless: "I'll report back within three days, otherwise..."

Glancing at the trembling imperial envoy below, "You don't have to do this job anymore."

After Sun Yu took the order and retreated, the emperor pondered for a moment, and asked Yan Yin: "Is there any difference in the people under the imperial concubine's hands in the past two days?"

"Chen Jing, the chief executive of Xuanqing Palace, has been in and out several times, all of which are between Xie's mansions." Yan Yin said softly, "It seems that for His Majesty's previous inspection, the sons-in-law of Xie's sons-in-law only have to get His Majesty's approval, noble concubine The empress is in a bad mood. It is rumored that the empress has lost her temper in the palace..."

Chunjia has a lot of things going on every day, although he loves Yunfenghuang very much, and even treats Xie's family differently, but with Xie's current lintel, he is not always paying attention to it.

Hearing the words, he said: "All the sons-in-law of the Xie family were originally the most outstanding. I personally took the school exam and did not disclose the questions beforehand. Isn't it a matter of course that the other children of the Xie family are not as good as the son-in-law? Why is the noble concubine in a bad mood? , what good talents and beautiful jade are there?"

"It is said that the wives of the mother-in-law and brother-in-law went to the Huanhua Hall to file a complaint." Yan Yin said, "The empress suspects that the son-in-law deliberately did not guide the brothers in their studies, which caused them to perform poorly in the audience. Before the son-in-law left, the imperial concubine made a special request The concubine was summoned to ask about this matter. After the concubine explained it clearly, the empress gave up... This matter was also over, but not long ago, didn’t your majesty just betroth the princess of Kunze to the empress’s cousin, Jiang’s son? Mrs. Xie Because of this, we got into trouble again, and felt that the empress was turning her elbows outward, which made the empress very angry."

Chunjia couldn't help laughing when she heard this, and said: "This Mrs. Xie... Hearing what the concubine said earlier, he seemed to be very harmonious and friendly, but it's only been a few days now, why did he get into trouble?"

He didn't feel that the imperial concubine was angry because she kept these things from him, mainly because Chunjia herself didn't want the Xie family to be too strong.

It's not just the Xie family. In short, after the Ji family has been in power for three dynasties, the monarchs and ministers are now a little bit afraid of well ropes after being bitten by snakes for ten years. Any foreign relatives who show signs of growing stronger will be on guard and suppressed by them. Target.

So when I heard that the Xie family started fighting among themselves, even the imperial concubine was so angry that he couldn't solve it, the emperor just laughed it off, "These people just try to make things difficult for the imperial concubine, the imperial concubine is not the kind to submit to her mother's family Master, if they are in a hurry, I am afraid that the imperial concubine will not be soft... a bunch of foolish people, let them go."

As far as Yun Fenghuang's temperament is concerned, ordinary girls who are favored by other people can't support that kind of arrogance, so it's strange that she endured her natal family.

Chunjia took a sip of tea and said, "So, the imperial concubine has been busy with her mother's affairs recently?"

Yan Yin said: "I also went to Hansu Palace to visit Concubine Shu."

"Concubine Shu?" Chunjia didn't know about it yet, so she asked in surprise at this moment, "What's wrong with Concubine Shu?"

After learning what had happened, he pondered for a while, feeling that his own grandfather was still traveling thousands of miles for him at an old age, Concubine Shu's eyes were uncomfortable, and it was appropriate to go and have a look, so he ordered, "Send me tonight." Peach and Plum Hall."

What else did Yun Fenghuang do?

Yan Yin thought about it carefully and said that everything else was trivial, nothing special.

"..." Chunjia nodded, wondering if the imperial concubine knew about this matter, and whether she intervened?

But anyway, the Secretary of the Imperial City is going to deal with it, but there is no rush. Wait two days and see Yun Fenghuang's reaction.

That night he went to see Concubine Shu in Hansu Palace. Concubine Shu was very happy to see the emperor coming, but because she was pregnant and unable to serve her, she chatted with the emperor for a while, and finally pointed out a concubine in the palace to serve her. sleep.

The next day the emperor went to the empress again, and played with the king of Chu for a while, even though the third prince came up to him and was ignored by him, Gu Zhen finally felt a lot more relaxed.

It's not that she doesn't know what the emperor suddenly thinks about the possible purpose of the king of Chu. It may not be because she feels sorry for this so-called son-in-law all of a sudden, but she doesn't expect to be sincere with Chunjia. Kungfu doesn't bother to do well.

On the third day, Sun Yu went to the Taichu Palace to report that the rumors had been found out that Xie's children were the first to do it.

This answer was far beyond the emperor's expectations. Although I heard that the Xie family's children had started fighting among themselves two days ago, I didn't expect them to be so courageous. So far, they haven't even made a decent court official, so I just think about it. Dare to make a fuss about setting up the Northern Army and the name of the imperial concubine?

However, Chunjia also dispelled his doubts about Yun Fenghuang. In his opinion, the imperial concubine has been trying to pull out her natal family in different ways in the past two years, and it is absolutely impossible for them to commit such a death.

He even felt a little sympathetic to the noble concubine in his heart. It was recognized by the imperial concubine Min that she was both talented and talented. The only thing restricting her was her lack of noble background.

As a result, now it seems that this Xie family is not just a low lintel, it is simply a group of dragging its feet.

"Can it be confirmed that it was done by the Xie family's children?" Chunjia pondered over and over again, and then asked slowly, "Is it possible that someone else did it, taking advantage of the Xie's children who had just entered the officialdom, who did not know who they were, and used them to coerce the noble concubine? "

Sun Yu pondered the meaning of the emperor's words, and said hesitantly: "Returning to Your Majesty, according to the thorough investigation of the Imperial City Secretary, this matter is because the Xie family's children wanted to Dingbei Army and wanted to replace Qi Jiulu! It's just that the result was hasty. However, I dare not confirm that there is no real culprit behind the scenes."

He was not sure whether the emperor wanted to clear Xie's name and find another scapegoat, so he didn't say anything to death.

The actual meaning is that this matter has been investigated very clearly. It is that Qi Jiulu, who is jealous of Xie's children, was appreciated by Uncle Zhaowu. It may be because the imperial concubine and Qi Jiulu were unmarried couples, and they had some plans to kill people. In short, they hoped that Qi Jiulu would die.

"Then why did you get involved with the imperial concubine?" If this is the case, the rumor should not mention the imperial concubine.

Sun Yu said: "The person who added fuel and vinegar later has nothing to do with the Xie family's children. It may be caused by others spreading falsehoods."

This is also very normal. After a rumor comes out, there are people behind the scenes at first. After it spreads to a certain extent, after a lot of embellishment, it may be completely changed in the end, and even the instigator cannot be recognized.

Moreover, the matter between Qi Jiulu and the imperial concubine had quarreled many times, and it was no secret for a long time. Maybe some long-tongued person added a few words casually, and then it spread everywhere.

Chunjia was silent for a moment, asked him to leave for the time being, and sent people to Xuanqing Palace to summon Yunfenghuang over.

After a long while, seeing the brisk, seemingly ignorant imperial concubine enter the door with a smile, he couldn't bear it, waved back and forth, and said, "Ah Huang, have you paid attention to your family members recently?"

"What's wrong with my family?" Yun Fenghuang thought he was going to talk about Xie's being criticized, so he hurriedly said, "Could it be that they are not doing well? If so, please don't bother with them, after all, when they were young Didn't they come here like this? They are extremely loyal to the imperial court, but they lack some experience, so I hope Your Majesty will not dislike them."

If the plan had been as she expected, and the emperor had called her over after receiving the news that both Yun Fenghuang and the Xie family had been attacked for no reason, then the emperor would probably take pity on her and tell her that it was not the Xie family who did it. What happened was that someone deliberately framed and slandered Yun Yun... Yun Fenghuang cried out her grievances again and provoked the emperor to roar. This matter has nothing to do with her, and it also makes life difficult for the real murderer behind the scenes.

But now.

The embarrassment on the emperor's face became heavier, and he hesitated to speak. After a while, he sighed, and gave her the note written by Sun Yu when he came to report: "You can read it yourself."

Yun Fenghuang took the notebook carefully with a trace of doubt and apprehension, and looked at it, almost fainted out of breath! ! !

"Your Majesty, I don't dare to question the Secretary of the Imperial City, but why are my family members so stupid?" Her hands were shaking while holding the fold, and after a while, she gritted her teeth and asked the emperor, "Besides, Xie's lintel Han Wei, even if the 21st brother ascends to the throne, the rest of the people are just relying on the eldest princess's mansion to gain a foothold in the imperial capital. But where did they come from with such ability to do such a thing?"

These words are not for the Xie family's disciples to make excuses, but because they really can't figure it out.

She thinks she is relatively clear about how much the Xie family has. If those rumors really came from the Xie family's children, why couldn't Chen Jing find out?

Now the biggest cards of this blood-related natal family are nothing more than her and Xie Wuzheng. Maybe Xie Wuzheng is more convenient to act outside as a son-in-law, but in terms of power and status, Yunfenghuang is better.

How could Mr. Xie do such small tricks to hide it from her eyes and ears? ? ?

...or is Chen Jing just a face saver, actually a good-for-nothing? ? ?

"Someone must be contributing to the flames here." The emperor only said that she couldn't accept such a stupid teammate, and his tone became more gentle, "But it was indeed Xie who started it... Ah Huang, don't be angry, such relatives, as soon as possible It’s good to know their true colors.”

He took advantage of the situation to express his thoughts, "You have me to protect you, why should you care about whether your brothers and nephews are wise or stupid?"

It’s just that it’s okay if he didn’t say that, but after he said that, Yun Fenghuang became suspicious of him: Could it be that the Imperial City Secretary didn’t find the real culprit, or maybe the culprit is more difficult, such as the loving mother Empress Dowager, so the emperor instructed his subordinates Treat the Xie family's children as scapegoats, so as to dispel the idea of ​​supporting her mother's family?

"..." Yun Fenghuang's thoughts turned, thinking that at this time, after all, the Xie family's children are being manipulated, and it is not appropriate to quarrel with the emperor, so she showed a sad look, and said, "The ancients said that Zhilan Yushu was willing to let it be born in the court. I am also unavoidable! Besides, Your Majesty is busy with government affairs, and I am a girl who can't share His Majesty's worries, and I don't want to interfere in other people's affairs. Naturally, I want to urge my brothers and nephews to study hard, thinking that Your Majesty is driving me. But who knows them To be so ignorant, to be deluded after only a few days in the Imperial Capital, such a thing can be done!"

The emperor comforted her a few words, and then asked her how she planned to deal with it: "These are all your family members, and I can't bear to be harsh. It's just this kind of thing, if you don't give enough lessons at the beginning, I'm afraid there will be latecomers who will rely on their blood relatives and be called to death." You are getting more and more troubled."

If Yun Fenghuang didn't have doubts in her heart, it would be useless for anyone to persuade her now, if she dared to gossip like this, even if she was a blood relative, she would definitely not be soft-hearted!

But now I am uncertain whether these brothers, nephews and nephews have been wronged, and I can't help but wonder if they are dealt with severely, wouldn't it be the same as cutting their own wings?

So he showed a look of intolerance, and said sadly: "That's what I said, but they are all close blood relatives who grew up with me. When I was at home, the elders were very pampered and pampered. If one scolds his heirs harshly today, he will not be able to do so in the future." How to explain to the elders? Your Majesty, please read them for the sake of their first offence, and give them a lighter punishment!"

This decision made the emperor a little surprised. He felt that he knew the temperament of the imperial concubine very well. Although he valued blood relatives, it may be because he was loved and used to be self-centered when he was young. The imperial concubine was more concerned about his own emotions. , rather than the interests of the entire family.

Otherwise, she wouldn't be able to give birth by herself, so why not follow Gu Zhen's example and get two daughters of Xie's family to come in and prolong the offspring?

So after the truth of this matter was revealed, from the emperor's point of view, the noble concubine would probably not let it go, even if it didn't knock all brothers, nephews and nephews into the dust, she would definitely not let her go lightly.

But listening to it now, I can't think about it?

Is my noble concubine so merciful?

Chunjia was a little dazed, confirmed with Yun Fenghuang repeatedly, and then regretted that she shouldn't have asked the concubine what she meant, but should have comforted her to coax her away, and make her own decision.

But it's too late to be upset now, the imperial concubine was watching with tears in front of her, begging him softly to raise her hand... Although Chunjia was unwilling in her heart, she couldn't bear to bear the burden of humiliation, so she finally hesitated for a long time, but nodded, He only said: "But this is only the first time, and next time, even if you intercede for them, Ah Huang, I won't allow it."

Yun Fenghuang thanked him sobbingly, and said that he did not dare to disturb the emperor's handling of government affairs, and returned to the harem.

The emperor only said that she was in a complicated mood now, so he didn't stay, and he said a few words of relief, promising to go to Huanhua Temple at night.

Then Yun Fenghuang returned to the Huanhua Palace and called Chen Jing to him and asked, "Your Majesty just said that the rumors were the work of the Xie family's children. How did you do it? The bastard who has only been in the imperial capital for a few days can deceive you?!"

Chen Jing was startled when he heard this, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, this servant did indeed put in the effort to investigate, but only checked and checked, and it has nothing to do with Mrs. Xie! Otherwise, how dare this servant lie to Your Majesty?"

Yun Fenghuang said with a gloomy face, "It's too late to say these things now, why don't you go to the Xie family and ask them what's going on?!"

Chen Jing hurriedly agreed, but the master said again, "Let Chen Zhu go too."

"...Yes!" His heart sank when he heard it. At the beginning, he seized the opportunity of Chen Zhu's big mistake to take the position. Now that Yun Fenghuang specifically said that, it can be seen that if this matter is not done well, it may be Chen Zhu. Second, it will also be rejected.

After ordering Chen Zhu and Chen Jing, Yun Fenghuang's face remained gloomy. What Chunjia said just now may have other intentions, but one thing is true, that is, everything starts at the beginning, and if you don't teach enough lessons, there may be a second chance three times!

The problem is that as a concubine, she lives deep in the palace and cannot keep track of the movements of her brothers and nephews.

Often when receiving news, people have almost done what they should do.

If things go on like this, let alone Xie Shi grow up to be her bargaining chip, it would be nice not to drag her down and become a traitorous concubine that everyone shouts and beats!

How to do this?