Chapter 1190: Queen Mother: Waiting in line to be beaten by Ruyu?

Kuanqi, an old man who serves as the Chief Censor in the Censorate, is over sixty years old. He is not timid in his duties as an official in the court, but he has his own wisdom in being an official.

Therefore, no matter whether it was the bloody battle for the East Palace in the past or the multi-party struggles in the past few years, Kuanqi had his own way of dealing with things, so everything was peaceful.

But today, the old man was a little flustered.

For no other reason.

His name was on the list that Dugu Ruyuan took out.

In the past few years, it cannot be said that he was not optimistic about the young emperor. It can only be said that he still used his way of being an official, which was to please everyone and keep his position as the top priority. Kuanqi had more or less contact with Prince of Yan, Li Nishang, and the King of Shu.

Especially from the King of Shu's side, from time to time, some small gifts in boxes would be sent to him. If Kuanqi did not accept them, it would be very inappropriate, and he didn't know when he would be targeted. So he would always accept them silently, and then do things for the King of Shu, doing less and not doing everything to the extreme, always leaving himself a way out.

The same approach was taken when someone from Li Nishang asked him to do something.

Therefore, after Li Nishang's rebellion and regicide were exposed, the officials were thoroughly investigated. What he did here was actually just to impeach her, which was not a big deal. Moreover, the so-called impeachment on his side was, as I just said, only a small part of the impeachment, and the rest was just pleading for mercy.

When it comes to issues of principle, he never gets involved.

After all, an experienced person always has his own way of living.

But today Dugu Ruyuan handed in this list

It’s just like the saying goes, if you walk by the river, you’ll get your feet wet!

This time it wasn't just my shoes that got wet.

Everyone is soaking in it!

Your Majesty did not read out all the names in the court, but among the few that were read out, the one he had encouraged was among them.

Nothing happened before.

How come Bai Gui was implicated this time and my name was mentioned!

Bai Gui's crimes seemed serious one by one, but why did Dugu Ruyuan specifically mention that Bai Gui accepted bribes, including one from Shu?

He took that money too!

How do you think about this?

What can I think!

Isn't it obvious that the emperor is dealing with them one by one, now it's the King of Shu's turn?

After all, there is only the King of Shu left.

Kuanqi thought of the time when he was in the court, and the emperor said lightly, "Kuanqi, Xu Ziyou, Luo Fang"

After reading out seven or eight names in one breath, the emperor placed the list on the table and said lightly, "Got it, keep checking."

Dugu Ruyuan answered "Yes."

After that, the emperor did not mention this matter again, but instead talked about some memorials submitted from Shu this year.

What the emperor didn’t say is always the most important!

But today, there are so many things that the emperor didn’t say!

Especially as for continuing the investigation, does it mean that Dugu can continue investigating Bai Gui as he wishes?

Those are the people on the check list!

When I think of the emperor who had been dormant for several years and forbearing for several years, and then his thunderous actions in the past year, and the fate of those ministers who committed crimes,

Kuanqi felt cold sweat on his back and his legs felt weak when he walked.

Xu Ziyou was an official of the Censorate like him, but he was younger, in his forties.

He then supported him and walked towards Chengtian Gate.

Xu Ziyou was also singled out by His Majesty. The most important thing is that what he did was similar to what Kuanqi did, both of them were trying to please everyone and get paid accordingly.

"Sir, let's..." Xu Ziyou couldn't help it after all, and beads of sweat were clearly visible on his forehead.

"Don't talk!" Kuanqi looked around. Every look from others made Kuanqi tremble with fear. He always felt like he was being stared at and monitored.

Xu Ziyou wasn't much better, with fear on his face. He looked around cautiously and said, "You have to tell me. How about we send the money we collected in the past few years to the Dali Temple? If we do that, we might get a lighter sentence. After all, we didn't do anything excessive. We just went with the flow."

Xu Ziyou was extremely annoyed. He had been talking to his colleagues at the Censorate early in the morning about reporting Deputy Commander Yan Ruyu for going to the Cui family and beating people up.

After all, Cui Yu was an official ranked among the Nine Ministers, not to mention that Cui Yan, Lord Cui Yan, was also beaten. This is absurd.

Who knew that Bai Gui would find out the old accounts?

Moreover, Xu Ziyou was wondering how Bai Gui knew him since they had never met each other.

Kuanqi heard this, lowered his head, looked around with his eyes, and after making sure no one was watching, he said: "Not only that, now..."

As they were talking, Kuan Qi and Xu Ziyu had already arrived at the entrance of Chengtian Gate.

However, Kuanqi noticed that Xun Kuang, who had left in a hurry before, was standing at the door, not knowing what he was doing, and was pointing at him.

Kuanqi and Xu Ziyu haven't reacted yet.

Then I saw Yan Ruyu walking out from the side of the door.

Yan Ruyu still had a cheerful look on her face. Seeing the two adults, she clasped her fists respectfully and said, "Greetings, adults."

Kuanqi and Xu Ziyu were stunned and didn't react for a moment, so they quickly returned the gift.

But before they could get curious.

Ruyu looked at the two men and asked directly, "Did you two adults report me at the morning court today?"

After the two looked at each other, Kuanqi said: "The deputy commander went to Cui's house and took action against Lord Cui and Cui Yangong. Isn't it..."

Having said this, Kuanqi looked at Yan Ruyu.

Who is the deputy commander?

Those around the Emperor and the Empress!

She saw us here and asked this question

What does this mean.

Are you really just asking about this? Is it necessary to ask about this? This has already been done.

Kuan Qi pursed his lips and changed the subject: "Deputy Commander, may I ask if you are here just to ask us about this matter?"

Xun Kuang was stunned. Old Master Kuan seemed to be quite cunning. He had no idea what Deputy Commander Yan was going to do when he saw him standing here? Why didn't he run away and start chatting?

Yan Ruyu was stunned for a moment, then looked at Kuanqi: "Yes, I just want to ask clearly, and then have a reason. Otherwise, it's not easy to do things directly."

Xun Kuang looked at Yan Ruyu and said, "Sister, you are quite decent in doing things."

Ruyu actually thought about how she should take action, but she always felt that hitting people directly was weird and impolite. However, when she thought about how her mother always took action directly in the past, she could just find any excuse.

But he didn't say that he got beaten because of her involvement.

Yan Ruyu asked for clarification here because she was afraid of hitting the wrong person. As for the reason

Ruyu has actually thought it through.

In the past, the empress always scolded her for many random reasons.

Looking at Kuan Qi and Xu Ziyou, Ruyu suddenly thought of one thing: "You two adults shouldn't have stepped out of Chengtian Gate with your left foot."

When Kuan Qi first heard these words, he asked for the reason. The first thing he thought of was whether His Majesty had sent someone to arrest them as soon as they left the palace.

So his face suddenly turned pale.

Xu Ziyou standing next to him was obviously the same.

But when they heard the last sentence, they were stunned.

Xun Kuang looked at the honest and straightforward Deputy Commander Yan and didn't know what to say.

But at this time.

Yan Ruyu had already punched Kuanqi in the eye socket.

Kuan Qi was knocked back several steps by a punch. This scene stunned the imperial guards, bewildered Xu Ziyou, and even made Xun Kuang raise his eyebrows.

It also made it easier for the officials coming out of Chengtian Gate behind to see it.

"Yan" Xu Ziyou immediately looked at Yan Ruyu.

But just opened his mouth.

But he was kicked directly by Yan Ruyu, and he immediately stepped back and curled up on the ground, holding his stomach.

The imperial guard on duty stared at Yan Ruyu with eyes wide open. My goodness, you are waiting here to do this?

Xun Kuang took two steps back. He was beaten last time because he was meddling in other people’s business. He would never do the same thing again.

"Yan Ruyu! What are you doing!" At this time, an official stood up, pointed at Yan Ruyu and ran towards Kuanqi.

Yan Ruyu took a step forward, looked at the official from the Ministry of Justice and said, "Beat him."

After saying that, he grabbed Kuanqi and hit the other eye socket.

The Empress had taught her a lesson before, that in the future, if you hit someone, don't hit the older ones directly, just give them a black eye socket, and if you hit the younger ones, just give them a kick and a couple of hits in the eyes. But look at the way you beat Lord Liu Kan, and he's now lying in bed!

"Yan Ruyu! Stop it!" Cao Shen also came out at this time. Seeing this scene, he was naturally shocked. Especially when he saw Deputy Commander Yan was about to take action, he hurried forward to stop him.

Even the Imperial Censor Li Lingyun who came over from behind hurried forward and looked at Yan Ruyu: "Deputy Commander, what are you doing!"

At this time, more and more officials came out of Chengtian Gate. They saw Kuanqi and Xu Ziyu on the ground, and then looked at Deputy Commander Yan.

The old people looked at this scene and thought, wow, this scene is so familiar.

But the younger ones hurried forward.

It’s not enough to go to Cui Mansion and beat people up, so why are you blocking the door and beating them here at Chengtian Gate?

How brave you are, Yan Ruyu!

Moreover, this matter was originally a small matter, but as a result, you blocked the entrance of Chengtian Gate and turned the small matter into a big one!

Especially since he is still wearing his court robes!

"You can't hit me, Ruyu!"

"Deputy Commander, you are causing great trouble! Stop it now!"

"Stop, Ruyu, stop now and go to the palace to see the Queen. Her Majesty was already angry about you this morning! Go find the Queen!"

…

The officials came forward one after another and looked at Yan Ruyu and spoke.

Instead, Ruyu looked at the people blocking her way before she was about to speak.

Kuan Qi stood up and said, "You two adults, please move aside. Commander Yan's beating of me has nothing to do with her. I asked for it myself!"

As he spoke, one of Kuanqi's eyes was so red and swollen that it was reduced to a slit. He looked at Yan Ruyu with the other eye and said, "Commander Yan, please continue!"

As he spoke, the old man with a red and swollen eye pushed away Li Lingyun who was standing in front of him.

After hearing this, not only Li Lingyun and Cao Shen, but even the officials on the side were all stunned and turned to look at Kuan Qi.

His eyes were full of disbelief.

Got hit dumb by a punch?

This was the first thought that came to everyone's mind.

Xun Kuang blinked and looked at Kuan Qi. This old man...

Crazy! ?

Yan Ruyu blinked and looked at Kuan Qi, not understanding, but the other party asked her to continue fighting, and he didn't even hit her eyes.

then

Bang!

Another punch was thrown.

"Me! And me. I am also willing to be beaten. Please do it, Deputy Commander." Xu Ziyu was very smart. Seeing Kuan Qi like this, he immediately stood up and looked at Yan Ruyu, enduring the severe pain in his abdomen.

Yan Ruyu looked at Xu Ziyu and was stunned.

And this scene.

It left everyone around speechless.

this.

What are you doing?

Not to mention Li Lingyun, Cao Shen and others, even Xun Kuang and others were a little confused.

Yan Ruyu blinked and said "Oh", then she thought of her mother's words and decided to take action. After all, someone asked her to fight, so why not?

So he punched Xu Ziyou in the eye socket.

But at this time.

"Me! Deputy Commander, me too, please hit me too!"

The person who came out was a female official from the Ministry of Rites, named Luo Fang.

Everyone looked at Luo Fang who ran out, looking at each other.

Completely confused.

Ruyu was also looking at the anxious female official in front of her with a confused look on her face.

My mother didn't teach me what to do at this time.

Outside the crowd

Su Wenqing got on the carriage, but he did not join in the fun, mainly because he had seen it many times before. He could only say that Deputy Commander Yan was still polite. If it were Yan Yunxiao, he would have just stepped out of Chengtian Gate and kicked him right in.

This deputy commander also gave a reason for the left foot to come out first.

Good boy.

It's all due to the bloodline.

When he heard about what happened with Kuan Qi and Xu Ziyu, especially when he saw those people running out one after another and saying something about wanting Yan Ruyu to beat them.

Old Master Su, who was about to get into the carriage, stopped and looked back.

Then he couldn't help but chuckle and immediately understood.

But at this time, the carriage shook.

However, Mu Xu came uninvited and wanted to get on the carriage.

Su Wenqing looked over and said, "Old man, you don't have a carriage."

Mu Xu immediately said, "Your car is comfortable, and let's go, hurry up, or Yan Yunxiao will be here. And I'll ask Li Jiulang to come along, so we need to talk."

…

In Lingqi Pavilion, Su Changan looked at Li Xizhi with a strange expression, "What the hell?"

Li Xizhi also looked puzzled: "Some officials lined up and offered to be beaten by Ruyu. However, they were dispersed and sent home by Lord Gao and Lord Wei. Ruyu was taken away by Lord Gao."

Su Changan pursed his lips, feeling that he had heard something extraordinary.

Has this world gone crazy? Are people lining up to be beaten?

Wu Xingba, Qi Qiuqing and Li Jinxiu, who had not left yet, looked at each other and finally at Li Xizhi.

Even Aunt Sun was surprised.

The main thing is that this is really abnormal.

Li Xizhi continued, "I saw some people who didn't get beaten in time, and they looked anxious, while those who were beaten, especially Lord Kuan Qikuan of the Censorate, left with a smile even though his eyes were like that. Your Majesty, I wonder if something happened at the morning court today."

Su Changan looked at Li Xizhi and asked, "Your Majesty ordered them to line up and be beaten by Ruyu?"

When Su Changan said this, he felt it was outrageous.

Although my wife likes to bully me, she can do whatever she wants to me.

But this kind of thing has not yet been done.

Of course, after Su Changan said this, Li Xizhi and others naturally did not dare to respond.

Only the Queen Mother can say such things, and only the Queen Mother can joke.

However, after Su Changan finished speaking, he looked towards the gate of the courtyard.

Then Xia Fengxiang appeared.

Su Changan saw her and smiled.

On the contrary, Xia Fengxiang obviously heard the nonsense Su Changan just said. He glared at Su Changan and said, "Qi Qiuqing, pass on my oral order to demote Yan Ruyu to an ordinary soldier in the Chixia Army and fine him one year's salary."

When Li Xizhi and others saw the emperor, they naturally bowed.

Hearing this, everyone immediately looked up at Xia Fengxiang.

Qi Qiuqing immediately said: "Your Majesty, Ruyu"

But just as he opened his mouth, he saw Xia Fengxiang's gaze and immediately stopped talking.

Li Xizhi looked at Su Changan.

Xia Fengxiang didn't say much. After walking into the hall, he sat down next to Su Changan and took out the list and memorial that Dugu Ruyuan had given to Su Changan.

While Su Changan was helping Xia Fengxiang get his clothes, he brought Xia Fengxiang the milk tea that had been heating on the small stove.

Xia Fengxiang took a sip and said, "It's settled. Uncle Li will distribute Ruyu's punishment."

Su Changan looked at the memorial and the list, then turned to look at Xia Fengxiang: "Why do I feel like I have done something big?"

Xia Fengxiang looked at Su Changan: "Praise you?"

Su Changan blinked and said, "Give me some money so I can open a shop?"

Xia Fengxiang rolled his eyes at Su Changan: "You've taught Ruyu this, and you still have the nerve to talk!"

Su Changan curled his lips: "You are also responsible for the child's condition, and isn't that a good thing? Going and beating him up can help you solve some minor problems."

Xia Fengxiang frowned: "Just hit someone! Is this what a good child should do? It was so good before, but you taught me so much. Have you considered me?"

Aunt Sun and others are used to it.

But in the courtyard, Li Xizhi, Wu Xingba, Qi Qiuqing, Li Jinxiu and others listened to the conversation between His Majesty and the Queen.

How to say it.

Especially seeing these two bickering like this.

But the queen did not forget to feed His Majesty milk tea.

His Majesty even fed the Queen with oil cakes.

Wu Xingba thinks that these two are made for each other.

But that's it.

Why does this conversation sound like it's about your two children?

…

PS: Ah! I want to take a break, but I don’t have a leave note!!

(End of this chapter)