Chapter 156: In Desperate Situation

The noble concubine collapsed on the ground, crying desperately, hating Yan Donghuang in her heart.

If she hadn't insisted on becoming the empress, how could she have caused dissatisfaction among the princes, and even called back the King of Wuyang?

Wouldn't it be better for her to be a female warrior?

She was a heroine who protected her country. No matter which prince ascended the throne, he would coax her and serve her. She would get whatever she wanted, and she could be majestic and gallop on the battlefield.

Isn't it more comfortable than staying in the palace to review memorials?

Why is a woman so ambitious?

The sound of the noble concubine's sobbing echoed in his ears, and the emperor was annoyed.

He knew that Donghuang's ascension to the throne caused dissatisfaction among many people, but the King of Wuyang was a military general guarding the border. He didn't expect that he would ignore the overall situation and return to Beijing privately, and even threaten the king in the palace.

It seems that the court needs to be cleaned up.

Otherwise, who knows if someone will drag her down in the future and question whether the position of the empress is legitimate.

"Rongchun." The emperor raised his hand and ordered coldly, "The noble concubine needs to rest. Move to Qingliang Palace from now on. Arrange two maids to take care of her daily life. No one is allowed to come in and out at will."

"Yes."

"The emperor!" The concubine's face changed, and she spoke subconsciously, "I don't want to go--"

"The noble concubine." The emperor looked at her expressionlessly, "Or do you want to go to the cold palace to accompany the De concubine?"

The noble concubine froze and could no longer resist.

Rongchun ordered two eunuchs to take the noble concubine away.

The noble concubine staggered to her feet, looking at the emperor with tears in her eyes, her eyes desperate and sad, then she turned around and walked out without saying a word.

The moment she turned around, the hand hanging by her side clenched tightly,

The emperor frowned slightly and gave Rongchun a look.

Rong Chun understood and bowed and left.

...

These days, Yan Zhang and the noble concubine are not the only ones who are desperate.

Under Yan Donghuang's ruthless means, all the civil and military officials in the court are trembling with fear, especially those officials who have interests with Wuyang Wang, Sheng Family, Chu Family, Yan Ming and Yan Zhang.

Originally, the various parties were of the same spirit and had flourishing roots and leaves. They were not afraid of the emperor's iron-blooded hand. If the various factions could hinder the imperial power, it would be the new emperor who was afraid of the mutual restraint and grouping of the various factions.

But Yan Donghuang is not an ordinary emperor.

The most important thing is that the emperor is still there, and his residual power is still there.

The old ministers in the court are in awe of the emperor. Although the emperor abdicated, he did not completely ignore the affairs, but became Yan Donghuang's strongest and most powerful backing.

So no matter which faction the ministers belonged to, they did not dare to be too presumptuous and could only keep their tails between their legs.

The most typical one among them is the once prominent Sheng family.

Madam Sheng has really experienced the feeling of ice and fire recently.

Before the Duke of Guo passed away, the mansion was full of guests. All the noble families in Beijing were eager to see them. When the noble ladies gathered together, she was like a star surrounded by the moon, enjoying the treatment comparable to that of a princess.

But in just one year.

In just one year, the Sheng family lost its original glory.

After the Duke of Guo passed away, the mansion was a little deserted. Madam Sheng attributed this to the Duke of Guo’s mourning period. They should not participate in flower viewing banquets and various activities. Naturally, the major official families would not invite them.

But since Yan Donghuang ascended the throne, the Duke of Guo’s Mansion has completely gone downhill, and now it is even on the verge of death.

The Duke of Guo’s Mansion is gone, Sheng Jing’an has no right to inherit the title, and the plaque has been replaced by Sheng’s house, which is not even the Sheng Mansion.

Because Sheng Jing’an has no fame and no title, he has no right to use the word "mansion".

What makes her even more uneasy every night is that Sheng Jing’an is in the emperor’s harem, and his situation is unknown. She only heard that the day His Majesty issued the decree was because Jing’an angered His Majesty.

This news made Old Lady Sheng feel like she was in an ice cellar.

She didn't even dare to think about how Jing'an would be treated. She had hoped that after he was favored, he would be able to improve the situation of the Duke's Mansion.

But after entering the palace for a month, the plaque of the Duke's Mansion was removed. The old lady was so desperate that she wanted to die immediately. She spent countless nights thinking about how to explain to the Duke after her death.

He had arranged such a good marriage for Sheng Jing'an when he was alive, so how could it come to this?

"Mother." Sheng Chuyue walked into the inner room, looked at her mother who was crying, and lowered her eyes slightly, "I..."

The old lady looked up at her and wanted to say something, but when the words came to her lips, she hugged her daughter: "Yuer!"

"Mother." Sheng Chuyue closed her eyes gently, her voice choked, "Find me a strong husband, as long as it can save the Sheng family, my daughter is willing to do anything..."

Her words seemed to give the old lady great hope.

But this hope only lasted for a moment.

The old lady smiled in despair: "Who can save the Sheng family now? Who dares to go against the emperor?"

Even if there is a romantic and lustful minister who wants to marry Sheng Chuyue, I am afraid he is not able to compete with Yan Donghuang, so why push his daughter into the fire pit?

Yan Donghuang dares to deal with King Wuyang, let alone others.

Sheng Chuyue was silent for a moment, lowered her head and said: "Mother, is there really no way?"

The old lady hugged her daughter and cried for a while.

She cried every day these days, and her eyes were red and swollen.

But no matter how many tears she shed, it was useless at the moment.

The families that had a lot of dealings with the Sheng family were worried about being implicated, and they cut off their relations with them one after another, fearing that they would be implicated one day.

Sheng Chuyue's marriage has become a problem, and everyone is avoiding them. Who dares to become relatives with them?

Mrs. Sheng was like a trapped animal in a desperate situation. She struggled in vain and could only wait for her fate to come.

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