Chapter 189: Such an arrogant decree

Faced with Madam Ji's pride, Chen just smiled and did not react at all.

But Shen Ningyuan could see clearly the fist hidden under her sleeve.

It seemed like the relationship between Chen and Old Madam Ji was even worse than she had imagined.

Following the eunuchs from the palace, we entered the palace gate, crossed a dozen alleys, and arrived at the imperial study where the emperor discussed important matters.

The eunuch shook his head and said indifferently, "Old Madam, His Majesty is still discussing important matters with Prince Min in the Imperial Study. I don't know when it will be over. Why don't you go to the side hall and wait. When His Majesty is done, it won't be too late to summon you."

"Well, thank you for your help, eunuch." Old Madam Ji smiled politely.

At this moment, she seemed to realize that the eunuch's attitude towards her was not as polite as before.

Old Madam Ji frowned slightly, but did not dare to ask casually, and followed the eunuch to the side hall.

Chen Ningyuan winked at Yi Ge beside him, hinting at the direction of the imperial study with his eyes.

Yi Ge understood, and when everyone walked into the side hall, he calmly took two steps to the side and disappeared from sight calmly.

At this moment, in the imperial study.

Xie Lixuan looked at the thin Xie Yumin without a smile on his face.

He asked in a deep voice: "You haven't been back to Beijing for many years. What's your intention in pleading for the Ji family as soon as you come back?"

Xie Yumin smiled and said, "Replying to the Emperor, Ji Zehai just drank two more cups and disturbed the Empress and the Emperor. His crime is not punishable by death."

"So I have no intention of killing him at all. He just committed immoral acts after drinking. He can escape the death penalty but cannot escape punishment of life. I have stripped Ji's family of their titles as a small lesson for him." Xie Lixuan said indifferently.

Xie Yumin still smiled faintly and said, "But father, if you take away the title of Ji family, the other families will be like frightened birds, always worried. I think it is better to keep the title of Ji family first, and then take away the title after the situation stabilizes in the future."

After saying that, Xie Yumin raised his head and looked at Xie Lixuan sincerely.

He just promised Ji Yunchuan that he would keep the title of the Ji family.

But he didn't agree to it, so he wanted to protect it for the rest of his life.

It is also a guarantee if it can only be used temporarily.

Thinking of this, Xie Yumin's eyes became more sincere.

After hearing what Xie Yumin said, Xie Lixuan's heart paused, and he seemed to think that what he said made sense.

After thinking for a moment, he said solemnly: "You are right. It would be bad if the court was disturbed because of a small Ji family."

Xie Yumin immediately responded, "That's right. Besides, even though the Ji family is in decline, they are still related to the General's Mansion. Even if it's for the sake of the Shen family, we should consider it!"

"Nonsense!" Xie Lixuan slammed the table angrily, "Does my decision have to depend on the general's face?"

Xie Yumin said nothing, but the smile on his face became more and more meaningful.

It seemed to be telling Xie Lixuan: Father, you are right, you have to consider the Shen family's mood.

Being stared at in such a way, Xie Lixuan felt uncomfortable all over.

"Okay, I know what you mean." Xie Lixuan looked at Xie Yumin, "So you suggest that we should temporarily keep the Ji family's title and then reduce it later?"

Xie Yumin's smile deepened, "Father, that's exactly what I meant."

"Okay, I'll think about it again."

As Xie Lixuan was speaking, he suddenly thought of something and turned his head to look at the young eunuch beside him.

Question: "You just said, who wants to see me?"

The young eunuch stepped forward and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, it is the wife of the Marquis's mansion who wishes to see Your Majesty."

"The imperial edict of the Marquis' Mansion?" Xie Lixuan was even more stunned. "But, I clearly remember that the Marquis' Mansion was not granted an imperial edict. Where did the imperial edict lady come from?"

After hearing this, the young eunuch was also confused.

At this time, Xie Yumin suddenly said, "Father, is it possible that it was the imperial decree conferred by Grandfather the Emperor himself that you forgot?"

"That's even more impossible." Xie Lixuan waved his hand directly, "Your grandfather was already old when he ascended the throne, and I personally handled all the affairs of the court. There are only a few imperial edicts in our dynasty, how could I not remember them?"

Xie Lixuan looked suspicious, "Where did the imperial edict come from?"

While thinking, Xie Lixuan looked at the young eunuch and asked again: "Where is the person?"

At this time, the young eunuch was so nervous that sweat broke out on his forehead. He said carefully, "Your Majesty, the other party is very confident and firmly said that she is the imperial concubine of our dynasty. I dare not neglect her. I have no choice but to let the lady and her people wait in the side hall."

"In the side hall?" Xie Lixuan frowned.

The young eunuch nodded, "Waiting."

Xie Lixuan waved his hand impatiently, "Send them away, I don't want to see anyone from the Ji family."

"Yes, Your Highness."

The young eunuch received the order and slowly retreated.

But I was suspicious in my heart: Your Majesty doesn't even remember when the Ji family was granted the imperial edict, so why can Madam Ji be so arrogant?

While he was suspicious, the young eunuch had already walked to the side hall next door.

As soon as he walked in, he said with a big smile on his face: "Old Madam, His Majesty is very busy with government affairs today, I'm afraid he can't spare the time to see you. Why don't you go back first and summon you when His Majesty has time?"

That's very polite.

It doesn't embarrass people and you can send them away politely.

Shen Ningyuan lowered his head and sneered.

She had guessed that this would be the result.

Even if it was an imperial edict of the highest rank, there was no rule that allowed one to act arrogantly in the palace.

Chen's reaction was similar to Shen Ningyuan's.

After all, she didn't think that the emperor would let the Ji family go for Madam Ji's sake.

But it was almost as she expected. They didn't even get to see the emperor, let alone beg for mercy.

Realizing this, Chen was just about to take Madam Ji away.

Unexpectedly, when Mrs. Ji heard the young eunuch's words, her face instantly turned gloomy.

He waved his sleeves fiercely and said unhappily, "I was personally conferred by the late emperor. Now I want to see your majesty about the Ji family's affairs. How can he not see me?"

"No! I must see His Majesty today!" Old Lady Ji emphasized again loudly.

As soon as these words came out, Chen's eyes twitched and a bad premonition arose in her heart.

Seeing Madam Ji's arrogant attitude, the young eunuch couldn't help but look cold.

Liang said leisurely, "Old Madam, do you have to let me tell you that His Majesty doesn't want to see you before you leave the palace?"

Chen was startled.

From what the eunuch said, the emperor was unhappy.

Doesn't that mean that the Ji family has no chance of maneuver after being stripped of their title?

Chen was extremely worried and kept thinking about what to do next.

But Old Madam Ji could not see the deeper meaning of this. She jumped over and slapped the young eunuch in the face.

"How dare you!" Madam Ji shouted angrily, "You little dog slave, who are you to speak to me in such a tone!"

Although this slap only hit the young eunuch's face, it stunned everyone present.