The imperial concubine bows down to me

"Returning to Your Highness, I feel that aside from the fact that concubines are not allowed to do politics and that it is difficult for women to be officials, let's not talk about it. From other perspectives, the imperial concubine is a woman first, and then the emperor's woman. After all, men and women are different. Your Highness has already After being a child, one should avoid suspicion with the concubine." As he said that, the man paused, but no one thought that he would suddenly lift off his lower garment, and kneel down on the ground with a "plop", bowing his head , making an appearance of pleading guilty.

Shen Zhi was not far from that person.Seeing this, Shen Zhi was taken aback for a moment, but after he came back to his senses, he went up to meet him in three steps at a time, bent down and made a gesture to help the man up.

"What is this, Qing? It doesn't matter if you have something to say, I'm not such an unreasonable person." Shen Zhi's throat moved, she didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in the man's gourd, so she couldn't help being a little nervous .

Even if you really want to persuade and say some difficult words, it doesn't have to be like this, right?

All the officials looked at the man in surprise, Shen Zhi stretched out his hand to help him, but he refused to get up, so Shen Zhi had no choice but to give up.

"The minister is more straightforward, and I hope His Highness the Crown Prince and the imperial concubine will forgive your sins," he said, and after he raised his eyes and saw Shen Zhi nodded, he continued, "Yesterday, the prime minister was working in the palace, and the minister has something to do. Gong Laixun happened to hear that the palace people were spreading rumors that the imperial concubine had an affair with His Royal Highness. I have heard that His Highness and the imperial concubine do not have much contact with each other on weekdays, but now there are rumors all over the place. It is even more inevitable that His Highness will be alone, and at that time, the reputation of His Highness and the imperial concubine will be harmed without any benefit."

In the past few days, there have been rumors in the palace about the imperial concubine secretly raising a lover at night. Although everyone doesn't mention it on the surface, everyone knows it in their hearts.It's just that because of their identity and lack of evidence, no one is willing to step in and be that person who has nothing to do.

It's just that Shen Zhi didn't expect that the news that the imperial concubine's lover is the prince just got out yesterday, and it has already reached the ears of foreign ministers so quickly.Now that he speaks so directly, no wonder he has to plead guilty to Shen Zhi first.

After finishing speaking, the man solemnly kowtowed to Shen Zhi in front of him: "So I would like to ask Your Highness to think twice."

Hearing that what he said was not irrefutable, Shen Zhi also breathed a sigh of relief.She still insisted on letting the man get up first, then walked back to her original position, and looked at Liu Shuyan quietly.

Liu Shuyan nodded towards Shen Zhi imperceptibly, Shen Zhi felt Liu Shuyan's affirmation, and seemed to have received great encouragement in an instant, and turned around to face the ministers again, saying confidently: "Qing You are self-clearing, and there is no need for others to judge. I have been with the imperial concubine and my father for many years. I think my father should be very clear in my heart. Since the father is willing to let Gu supervise the country before leaving, He also ordered the noble concubine to assist Gu, the father must believe in Gu and the noble concubine, and hope that the two of us will work together to maintain the stability of the imperial city."

"But what Gu never expected was that not long after the father set out for the war, there were rumors everywhere in the palace. Whether it was slandering the noble concubine or smearing Gu and the noble concubine, if Gu guessed correctly, these should be deliberately spread by people with ulterior motives. Those who went out used this to try to provoke and alienate the relationship between Gu and the imperial concubine to achieve some ulterior purpose. If Gu still deliberately alienates the imperial concubine at this time, it will be even more in the eyes of others that there is no silver 300 taels here Second, I have failed my father's deep trust, and third, I have followed the ways of some people with ulterior motives."

After finishing speaking, Shen Zhi waved his sleeve lightly, looked at Liu Xiuyun who had been silent standing not far in front of him, and asked, "Prime Minister, what do you think?"

Liu Xiuyun who was mentioned suddenly was a little surprised, his lips parted slightly, but he seemed to hesitate to speak.But since Shen Zhi had already asked him, it was impossible for him to remain silent.

"I think what your Highness said is reasonable, besides, the position of the crown prince and grand teacher was originally set up for the purpose of enabling the prince to learn better, and those who are capable and those the prince likes live there. Since your highness thinks that the imperial concubine and empress can take on this role, the imperial concubine and empress should He is indeed capable of taking on this position, and that minister will definitely support him." Liu Xiuyun made a symbolic salute to Shen Zhi, and then responded half-approvingly.

Hearing this, Shen Zhi nodded, looked forward again, and asked, "What do you think about the rest of you?" Her eyes were firm, filled with sharpness that had never been seen before, and Li Mi, who was not far away, couldn't help but He squinted his eyes, as if thinking deeply.

The words of Shen Zhi and Liu Xiuyun have reached this point, and Li Bi just didn't have any obvious objection. In addition, this matter itself is not particularly important and involves a lot of things, so the rest of the officials basically have nothing to say. There is no need to object anymore.

So as soon as Shen Zhi finished speaking, the rest of the officials responded in unison: "It's up to His Highness to decide."

Seeing this, the official who just thought this matter was inappropriate also sighed lightly, and said again: "It's my minister's eyesight." After saying that, he leaned over and lowered his head slightly, and retreated to his original position.

Up to now, this matter has been truly settled.Later, Shen Zhi planned to send an edict to Gongsun Jing in person. The companions brought some things as condolences and rewards, and said some words of gratitude and hope, and that was enough.

"Since all the ministers think it's appropriate, then it's settled like this." Shen Zhi also breathed a sigh of relief, and briefly said a few irrelevant words to keep the cold and warm with the ministers, and let them go about their own business.

The ministers dispersed one by one, but Liu Xiuyun remained where he was.Seeing Shen Zhi, I thought that Liu Xiuyun would stay a little longer to explain something to her, but after Li Mi walked out, Liu Xiuyun just looked at Shen Zhi with a smile, and followed him out of the hall .

The footsteps gradually faded away, and when Liu Xiuyun's figure disappeared from Shen Zhi's eyes, only Liu Shuyan and Shen Zhi were left in the hall.

Shen Zhi turned sideways, and met Liu Shuyan's gentle eyes.Although Liu Shuyan looked at her with a smile in his eyes, it was the first time to discuss serious matters with the ministers, and Shen Zhi couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

"Great concubine, did Gu Fang make a mistake?" She asked as if seeking proof, and Fang Cai's aura in front of the ministers disappeared in an instant.

"No," Liu Shuyan smiled even more as he spoke, "Your Highness is really not as stupid and ignorant as the rumors say. After this experience, the ministers present today will probably change their views on His Highness in the past. Especially It's Li Mi, although he doesn't seem to have any big reaction on the surface, but in his heart, he has already analyzed all His Highness's words today."

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