The emperor is embarrassed

Concubine Hui's spying on the emperor's grandson was resolved in a very low-key manner.

Empress Dowager Wei directly sold Concubine Hui as concubine, took away her title, and ordered her to move out of Fuxi Palace and move to Lengxiang Pavilion for an indeterminate time.As for the ugly maid, she was returned to the Lin family after death.

Concubine Lin was so frightened that her soul came out of her body.

Let's start with His Majesty's illness. Although Ming Zhan is fine, there is one lying in the bedroom of the Xuande Palace, and the Queen Mother Wei did all the tricks.Considering all aspects, I want to be happy for Ming Zhan.

There is another way, there are older ladies in the palace, and the Queen Mother Wei wants to let them go home as soon as possible, so as to pray for her son.

Then, those who have reached their age in each palace and palace and do not want to stay as aunts can sign up and go home when the day comes.A batch of old ones were gone, so naturally another batch of young ones had to be selected.

That's where the face-maid came from.

After a small election by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, she was placed next to Concubine Hui Lin to serve.

Concubine Hui Lin was originally from a side branch of the Lin family, and now the emperor's nephews are all living in the palace. Concubine Lin is worried about her son, so she sent this Qiaozong to train two maids and send them to the House of Internal Affairs for election.Prepare all the identity papers and other documents, and then go through the relationship and assign to Concubine Hui. Not to mention that Concubine Hui has a confidant, she can go to see the little nephew born by Concubine Lin from time to time.

Building a good relationship with the little emperor's nephew will do no harm to the childless Concubine Hui.

Especially now that there are so many voices of court officials and princes, Concubine Hui wants to care more about her little nephew.

This abacus worked out well.

After disposing of the big-eyed Concubine Hui, Empress Dowager Wei summoned the closed disciple of Imperial Physician Zhang Jiade to help Wen Qian and said, "Wen Qian, you have worked hard these days. It's August [-]th, you Duan Ruyu’s grandfather, Duan Ruyu, said in the book that your mother was sick with missing her daughter, and she wanted to take you back home on August [-]th, so that the family could be reunited.”

"I heard from Doctor Zhang that the emperor's condition has stabilized." The Empress Dowager Wei spoke softly, "The law is nothing more than human feelings, Wen Qian, you just go home for a few days. After August [-]th, you can't go back to the palace again." Late."

Duan Wenqian couldn't believe it when she heard the news suddenly.

Back then, when she refused to remain a widow and left the Qian family, her parents were so heartless.Furthermore, according to the rules of the Duan family, as a woman, it is a big taboo for her to study medicine and diagnose diseases in public.For no reason, why would you take her home for a reunion?

Duan Wenqian is no longer the little widow who tried to survive and die several times. She has experienced life and death, and even suffered from losing her reputation and being pointed out by the world.In the past, Duan Wenqian has survived all kinds of things, so of course it is not what it used to be.

After being surprised, Duan Wenqian had an idea in her mind, so she lowered her head and said, "Empress Dowager, when I was in Huaiyang, the subordinate officials insisted on going their own way and left the Qian family. The parents of my grandparents were very dissatisfied with the subordinate officials. Furthermore, the subordinate officials followed suit this time." The master went to the imperial capital, and the family did not interact with the lower officials, now..."

In fact, when Duan Wenqian insisted on leaving the Qian family, when Duan Ruyu returned to the imperial capital, she brought all the dowry returned by the Qian family back to the Duan family in the imperial capital.From Duan Wenqian's point of view, she was helping Dr. Zhang.Because she is a woman, it is convenient for her to stay in the Forbidden Palace at night, and to keep an eye on His Majesty's condition.

At this time, the Duan family wanted her to go home. Duan Wenqian was not a brainless person.She saw the emperor's doctor and knew the taboo here.

Even if the favor is severed, Duan Wenqian will inevitably feel sad after carefully considering the Duan family's intentions. In this world, who has really thought about her?After using it, there is no way for her to find a way out.

Duan Wenqian said in a low voice, "Going back to the Empress Dowager, Your Majesty's health is gradually improving. Now is the critical time, and you can't leave people for a moment. The Mid-Autumn Festival comes every year. If you leave at this time, I am really worried about your Majesty's condition. My father and ancestors are all Being an official in the court and being loyal to your father, you will naturally be able to distinguish priorities. It is my mother who has a good reputation, even if the subordinate really returns home because of this, the parents will definitely blame the subordinate for not knowing what is important."

Duan Wenqian is only in her early twenties, in modern times, she is an absolute young girl, in ancient times, she is already an older young woman.In addition, Duan Wenqian has a few stars of frost in her hair, and she doesn't deliberately cover it up, which makes her look more mature and stable than her peers.

After several times of wind and rain, Duan Wenqian had a calm and indifferent temperament on her body. Coupled with what Duan Wenqian said earlier, the Queen Mother Wei inevitably looked at the female medical officer in front of her a few more times.

The Empress Dowager Wei knew about Duan Wenqian's experience, and she was also a woman. The Empress Dowager Wei did not want to embarrass Duan Wenqian, and said softly, "I know the loyalty of the Duan family. I also know your loyalty to the emperor. If so, on August [-]th , you go home for half a day, that’s all.”

"Yes." For half a day, I can always bear it.The empress dowager knows the good and the bad when she talks about things to this extent.Duan Wenqian bowed and retreated.

When Mingyan entered the palace to pay her respects to Empress Dowager Wei, the mother and daughter chatted a few words, Empress Dowager Wei asked, "Is the case of Lu Anhou's grandson Feng Qinian still pending, Mingyan?"

Director Mingyan is a good hand, but not very good at dealing with political facts.It took a lot of effort to attend the trial of the clan's mansion, Ming Yan said, "The trial is still going on these few days, my daughter goes to listen to it every day, and I feel that it's just some chatter, talking over and over again, not for a while. After all."

"Let them close the case quickly."

"Yes, my daughter knows."

The Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner.

The banquet in the palace is over.When Feng Ningxue came out, her son Fang Jirong was already waiting at the gate of the palace to take his mother home.

The number of palace banquet etiquette is cumbersome, which is really a tiring word.Feng Ningxue changed into homely clothes, her head full of pearls and emeralds, only a white suet jade hairpin remained, Fang Jirong helped her mother to sit on the couch, took the warm tea from the maid and offered it, and asked carefully, "Mother, do you want to drink tea?" Pass some dim sum and side dishes, the small kitchen is always ready." The palace banquet is not a place to eat.

Feng Ningxue shook her head, "No need. Jirong, write a letter to your father, don't make him miss the family."

"Mother, your face looks a little..." Fang Jirong asked worriedly, "Mother, did something happen in the palace?"

Feng Ningxue has been married to Liaodong General Fang Jiandong for more than [-] years, and previously lived with her husband in Liaodong for a long time.These ladies and gentlemen know more or less about court politics.After Ming Zhan ascended the throne, he arranged a modest seat for Fang Jiandong's eldest son, Fang Jirong, and ordered him to stay in the imperial capital.Feng Ningxue guarded her son and came back.

Ever since Ming Zhan became ill, the imperial capital had major and minor incidents, and violent incidents occurred one after another. Fang Jirong had to write a few letters from home to help his father control the situation in the imperial capital.Feng Ningxue seldom interfered with what her son did, but now that she took the initiative to mention it, Fang Jirong was as careful as dust, so she knew there was a reason for it.

Feng Ningxue still has lingering fears in her heart, she glanced at her son, and then told her son about the matter.

This Mid-Autumn Festival, the court did not hold a big event.

His Majesty the Emperor is ill, so it's not easy to toss and beat gongs and drums.The Empress Dowager personally went to see His Majesty the Emperor who was lying on the bed, and sighed for a long time to the Empress Dowager Wei, and did not even attend the Mid-Autumn Festival dinner.

Now Empress Dowager Wei is in charge, the only and biggest person in charge in the court.Therefore, all the officials in the cabinet, the royal family, and the princess ordered to greet and congratulate the Queen Mother Wei.

Feng Ningxue was born in the Marquis's Mansion and married into the General's Mansion. In the imperial capital, she was considered an upper-middle class figure.When greeting Empress Dowager Wei, Feng Ningxue stood in the middle, not standing out.

No one expected that the clan would suddenly attack. Led by the Marquis of Minjing and Marquis Lu An, the joint general sent [-] princes of the clan to the Empress Dowager Wei, thinking that the imperial court had rewarded the Zhennan Palace with too much Mid-Autumn Festival.

Empress Dowager Wei glanced at Ouyang Ke, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, and said, "I remember, Shangshu Ouyang is comparing the booklets in previous years?"

Ouyang Ke replied, "Yes, the empress dowager is wise, and she rewarded her according to this routine in previous years, and the old minister doesn't know what's wrong."

Marquis Lu An said coldly, "Madam Queen Mother, the previous years were the previous years. Now the Supreme Emperor is in danger in Yungui, and the court has just reprimanded the Zhennan King, but there is still no sign of repentance from the Zhennan King. How can the court reward Yungui as usual? "

Empress Dowager Wei glanced at Marquis Lu An, and asked casually, "Then according to Marquis Lu An's advice, how should I reward Zhennan Wangfu?"

"Before the king of Zhennan made a plea, the minister thought that the court should order another reprimand until the king of Zhennan realizes his guilt, and then it is not too late to reward him." Lu Anhou said.

"Marquis Lu An, the cause of the Supreme Emperor's matter has not yet been ascertained. It would be unfair to place the responsibility on the King of Zhennan." The Empress Dowager Wei said lightly, "Furthermore, the reward for the Prince of Zhennan's mansion has already been awarded. Excuse me, it's too late for Marquis Lu An to talk about this now."

Marquis Lu An's expression suddenly became agitated, and he said in a vibrating voice, "Yes, I was bored at home earlier, and I didn't know that the court did such a foolish thing. Fortunately, although the things were awarded, they were nothing. I don’t have a clue, it’s all due to the negligence of the Zhennan Palace. I implore the Empress Dowager to issue another order to reprimand and strictly order the Zhennan King to cooperate with the court investigation.”

"Since that's the case, Marquis Lu An will go to Yungui and personally help investigate the case of the Supreme Emperor's distress." Queen Mother Wei said.

"I don't dare." Marquis Lu An smiled, "I will not lie to the Empress Dowager. Back then, Shan Qihou and his son went to Yungui to pay respects to the Supreme Emperor, but both father and son died. Now, even the Supreme Emperor is trapped in Yungui, and he does not know whether he is alive or dead. Your Excellency, I'm really scared."

Empress Dowager Wei's voice suddenly turned cold, "Marquis Lu An, you have overstepped. The death of Marquis Shanqi and his son was just an accident."

"Empress Dowager, Shanqihou and his son were accidents, and the Supreme Emperor was also an accident. There are too many accidents in Yungui!" The look on Lu Anhou's face was indescribably ironic, "I dare not go to Yungui because I am afraid of accidents. .”

The Empress Dowager Wei said coldly, "The emperor has always treated your clan, uncles and elders with courtesy and care. I thought, we are all a family, and the predecessors and descendants will give you dignity! Now it seems that this dignity is too much! Lu Since Marquis An has such reasoning ability, let me tell everyone why Feng Qinian spread the news that the emperor is dying in Jinan! Cursing the emperor's life and death, what is your plan for Marquis Lu An's residence!"

"Empress Dowager, this is all slander!" Marquis Lu An's straight body was a little stiff, but he still straightened his neck and said, "Uncle Shen's personal trial is enough to prove that my subjects and grandchildren were wronged."

Empress Dowager Wei curled her lips coldly, "Isn't it? The governor of Shandong sent three witnesses, all of whom died unexpectedly in the prison of the clan mansion. Marquis Lu An has always been capable. According to Marquis Lu An, Isn’t the surprise of this witness too much!”

A drop of cold sweat suddenly fell from the corner of Lu Anhou's forehead, for no reason, Lu Anhou felt a gust of cold wind in the palace blowing over the sweaty skirt on his back, shivering.Marquis Lu An still insisted, "I don't know anything about the family's affairs."

"The Zhennan Prince's Mansion is thousands of miles away from the imperial capital, and the Marquis of Lu'an knows all about the Zhennan Prince's Mansion, let alone a mere clan mansion?" Empress Dowager Wei was expressionless, and directly ordered, "The Clan Mansion is not good at managing witnesses, be careful. The prince fined the salary for three months, and the matter of Feng Qinian was transferred to the third department for joint trial. Li Pingzhou, you draw up an order to strictly order Ji Huaisheng, governor of Shandong Province, to investigate the case of Feng Qinian again!"

Empress Dowager Wei's unkind complexion is one aspect, and on the other hand, the cabinet has long been at odds with the clan, so Li Pingzhou will naturally not let go of the opportunity to attack the clan, and he took the order in a deep voice.

Marquis Lu An was startled and angry, and said loudly, "Empress Dowager, Marquis Lu An's mansion is of clan origin, the descendants of Emperor Taizu. Emperor Taizu clearly stated in the "Teachings of Taizu" that clan identities are different, and there are records All grievances will be dealt with by the clan's family, with the dignity of the whole royal family. The empress dowager enjoys the honor of the emperor. Deliberately favoring the Zhennan Palace and ignoring the strict training of the Emperor Taizu. Forgive me and say bluntly, the empress dowager, Wu Zetian of the Tang Dynasty in the past, is it like the empress dowager who first set the rules of Li and Tang as nothing, and then replaced them. The empress dowager, your majesty the emperor Your own son, Your Majesty... woo..."

Wei Yingjia made a gesture, Lu Anhou was gagged by the guards, twisted his arms, and led him to His Highness.

Prince Shen's face was slightly pale, he helped the attendant beside him, he stood up tremblingly, bowed and said, "Mother Queen, Marquis Lu An is not young anymore, for the sake of the same old ancestor."

Empress Dowager Wei's face was as cold as ice, and every word she said fell on the hearts of all the officials and clans, "In the past, Emperor Suzong wanted to destroy the Nanwang Mansion of Fanzhen, so he was also an old ancestor. This year, Feng Qi said disrespectful words, and the Marquis of Lu An Bewitching people, still an old ancestor."

One sentence blocked Prince Shen's mouth. Empress Dowager Wei looked at the clan officials in the palace. She could even hear the order of the princess who was standing in the side hall clearly. For Hou, you can think about it carefully, am I partial to the Zhennan Palace?"

"Mothers are more valuable than their sons, and sons are more valuable than their mothers." The Empress Dowager Wei said sternly, "To me, only mothers and children are more valuable. As for the retrial of Feng Qinian, the clan mansion is limited, and even the witnesses cannot be preserved. The safety of the emperor and the peace of the country must be considered carefully. I remember that the case of Prince Li’s treason was handed over to Emperor Renzong for a joint trial by the three divisions, not the sole trial by the clan’s government, right?”

This Mid-Autumn Festival banquet ended in a strange and peaceful way.

Everyone came out of the palace to thank each other, even the closest family members didn't have a half-hearted chat, but nodded a little, and went back to each house, each looking for each mother.

After Feng Ningxue and Fang Jirong finished talking, she frowned and said, "You write the letter first, and accompany me to your uncle's house tomorrow."

Fang Jirong nodded in agreement.

The clan's reaction was somewhat unexpected by the Empress Dowager Wei, but the Empress Dowager Wei did not become chaotic because of this.Of course, it is true that you are not happy.

On this day of family reunion, there are many people who are as unhappy as Queen Mother Wei.

Just like Duan Wenqian.