If writing memorials is useless, then mobilize the masses and let the people be the "water that can carry a boat, but also capsize it"!

When the information spread from the imperial court to the common people, some hot-headed citizens threw rotten vegetable leaves at Qingpu Garden.

He vehemently denounced Gu Shaoyu as a treacherous minister.

Xie Zhaozhao called everyone in the courtyard and instructed them, "I trust my husband; he would never do anything to betray the people. Ignore the people outside the gate."

"But they used such awful language!"

"Let them be, they're just a bunch of pathetic bastards."

Surprisingly, Lu Feiyan didn't mention poisoning them: "Some people have been misled, and some are fanning the flames. Madam is right, they're just a bunch of fools. I believe the Grand Secretary is a truly upright official, and good news will surely come in a few days!"

Xie Zhaozhao was very satisfied. Lu Feiyan was young and had a bad temper, but she was broad-minded and had a clear sense of right and wrong, which was the kind of mind that an empress should have.

The gates of Qingpuyuan were tightly shut. No matter who cursed or threw rotten eggs or vegetable leaves, they did not respond. They simply cleaned the gates silently.

"Grand Secretary Gu has committed heinous crimes, yet his wife has locked the door and remained silent. Is she feeling guilty?"

"She won't even come out to apologize. A first-rank imperial consort? Does she deserve it?"

As a result, someone submitted a memorial impeaching Xie Zhaozhao for being unworthy of the title of a first-rank imperial consort.

Xie Anfeng angrily said, "The punishment should not extend to his wife and children. We haven't even determined whether Grand Secretary Gu is guilty yet, and you already want to humiliate his family?"

Emperor Hui listened to the report from the Imperial City Guard and heard everyone's impeachment, but his expression remained unchanged.

He's immune to impeachment stuff now.

He said to General Wei Ziying of the Thousand Bull Guards, "Send some men to teach those who are causing trouble in Qingpu Garden a lesson in the street."

Wei Ziying accepted the order, selected thirty imperial guards, rode to the main street outside Qingpu Garden, and shouted, "Arrest them!"

Regardless of gender, anyone causing trouble, every single one of them, was arrested.

Instead of sending them to prison to waste food, they were simply beaten with canes on the street.

"Who gave you the audacity to cause trouble in front of the Grand Secretary's residence?"

"Your Excellency has done so many great things that benefit the country and its people. Instead of being grateful, you dare to come here and curse us?"

"Your parents didn't raise you properly, I'll beat you into submission!"

The Imperial Guards were responsible for the fighting, and His Majesty also sent eunuchs to scold people—these were the palace eunuchs specifically responsible for reprimanding others.

His cursing skills are top-notch; he can insult your ancestors for eight generations without using a single swear word.

Moreover, the eunuch was newly appointed, and there weren't many officials who needed to be reprimanded by imperial decree. They cherished every opportunity to appear.

These people diligently practiced their internal skills, and spent their free time figuring out how to curse, eventually compiling the art of cursing into an earth-shattering and awe-inspiring manual.

The living curse them to the point of being crippled, the dead leap up, and amidst the elegance, red knives go in and white knives come out. No matter how strong or tough you are, you will be reduced to a stray dog ​​by the curses.

The eunuch rolled up his sleeves and said happily, "It's been a long time since I've cursed anyone. My heart is itching and my lips are itching. I've really had my fill today. You must come tomorrow, otherwise, before I've had my fill of cursing, I'll go to your house to curse you."

No matter how much it hurts the buttocks of the person who got hit, it doesn't hurt as much as the face.

Those damned eunuchs! Lord Wei arranged for them to throw some rotten eggs at me. Being insulted by these eunuchs is enough to make my ancestors' coffins burst open.

Wei Ziying ordered his men to beat up the troublemakers, and the eunuchs, strode after them, muttering curses all over the streets.

The next day, early in the morning, Wei Ziying sent men to hide not far away. When another group of people started throwing things, the Imperial Guards rushed out, grabbed them, and beat them.

The eunuch continued to hurl insults in various ways, diligently and resolutely finding their parents and standing at their doorstep, solemnly and respectfully cursing them.

When palace eunuchs come to your home to scold you, you have to listen respectfully, or else your whole family will be wiped out.

Red envelopes are offered, and kind words are spoken, but inviting a god in is easy, sending him away is difficult...

The eunuch was very dissatisfied. "I don't want money. I've just mastered the Eighteen Moves of the Angry Path. My skill is at its peak. When I'm deeply moved, every word I say is scathing and every sentence is deadly. I'm dedicated and dignified."

"You've worked hard, sir. Don't worry, I will definitely break that brat's legs!"

"Please stop cursing. Whichever hand he threw the rotten egg with, beat that hand to a pulp."

"Don't worry, that wretched woman dared to insult the Grand Secretary, I will definitely divorce her."

...

The eunuch was very dissatisfied. On the way back to the palace, he was very depressed. "Hmph, I didn't get enough of cursing. I'm not happy!"

"Your Majesty, no one dares to cause trouble outside Qingpu Garden anymore. The Grand Secretary's wife has sent a message to thank Your Majesty."

Hua Zisheng smiled broadly, "Madam is a kind-hearted woman; she remembers all your kindness!"

"Let's go to Xingning Palace."

Emperor Hui has been experiencing mixed feelings of joy and sorrow these past few days, but overall he is still very happy.

The Empress Dowager died, the Empress became paralyzed, and Wei Jingzhong suffered from diarrhea and couldn't get out of bed. No one dared to act arrogantly in front of him anymore.

Hua Zisheng sent Xiu Ning to Xingning Palace in advance to report that His Majesty was coming.

Consort Xi, accompanied by Liuli, greeted Emperor Hui at the palace gate.

Emperor Hui saw that she looked very beautiful in her spring attire, and took her hand, saying, "It's still a bit cold, what are you doing standing here?"

Consort Xi smiled and said, "Hearing that Your Majesty was coming, I came out to greet you."

The two entered the room, and Consort Xi served tea to His Majesty, saying with a smile, "This morning I went to see the Empress. Her Majesty's illness came on strangely. The imperial physician said it was due to prolonged kneeling, which injured her tendons and muscles."

"The Empress Dowager treated her very well, so it was only right that she knelt before the Empress Dowager. Her muscles and tendons were numb, but she would recover in a few days."

Emperor Hui stopped talking about Lady Wei and asked Consort Xi, "When you have time, call Xie to the palace and comfort her. Jingchen went to Zizhou and hasn't returned yet, so she has suffered some grievances."

Consort Xi asked in surprise, "Could it be that someone is making things difficult for her?"

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