Chapter 259 Scolding

Yuan Ziyu had no time to care why Zheng Xun lied!

Because several major events happened during this period, and these events were inextricably linked to Yuan Ziyu.

The eldest prince Xuanyuan Che was placed under house arrest in the eldest prince's mansion, Empress Xuan was reprimanded by Emperor Wen of Qi, and even Prince Su was publicly reprimanded by Emperor Wen of Qi during the morning court session.

At the same time, the second prince Xuanyuan Xiao was named Prince Ning by Emperor Wen of Qi - the youngest prince in the entire history of the Dali Dynasty.

The court and the public were shocked. Although the reason was not stated, people speculated that it was related to the previous rumor about the second prince. Perhaps the rumor was spread by the eldest prince in order to eliminate dissidents.

When Yuan Ziyu heard Huo Xifei talking about these things, he was stunned.

"Are we feeling a little sorry for the eldest prince and the others?" Yuan Ziyu felt a little embarrassed. The purpose of spreading this rumor was to make Xuanyuan Xiao dare not act rashly and have no time to deal with the Yuan Mansion. Unexpectedly, it implicated the eldest prince and Queen Xuan, and even Prince Su was implicated. And Xuanyuan Xiao was actually conferred the title of prince. It was really unfair.

Thinking of Xuan Shaoqing, Yuan Ziyu felt deeply guilty.

"I really didn't expect that the second prince was so clever. Not only did he clear himself of suspicion, but he also threw dirty water on the eldest prince!" Huo Xifei said with narrowed eyes.

"Who testified against the eldest prince?" Yuan Ziyu asked with a frown.

"Su Chengwei!" Huo Xifei said, "I heard that Su Chengwei confessed that the person who ordered him to get involved with the Su family was the eldest prince. He also pointed the finger at Empress Xuan and Prince Su. He is now being escorted back to the capital, and Zhulang has disappeared!"

"That guard? Missing?" Yuan Ziyu naturally knew about Zhulang.

"right!"

"This Imperial Tutor Liu is truly a man of hidden talents!" Yuan Ziyou sighed, "His methods are also remarkable!"

"That's right!" Huo Xifei nodded. "A few days ago, the Second Prince was under house arrest in the Second Prince's Mansion. I thought that the only person who could be behind this was Imperial Tutor Liu!"

"But, that's not right!" Yuan Ziyou blinked. "Brother Xi, I remember you said that the Emperor places great importance on seniority and the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children. As long as the eldest prince is still around, the second prince must definitely be ranked behind him. But this time, the Emperor seems to have reprimanded and placed Empress Xuan's lineage under house arrest based on Su Chengwei's one-sided statement, and even made the second prince a prince. Why do I feel something is wrong?"

"Something is indeed wrong! But when you think about it carefully, it is reasonable!" Huo Xifei raised his eyebrows and said.

"I really don't understand!" Yuan Ziyu blinked. She was really confused by these intrigues. Instead of playing tricks on others, she would rather go out and fight.

"The emperor has always been very suspicious. Who knows if this is his test? Or maybe he is afraid of the strength of Prince Su's Mansion and is taking the opportunity to suppress it!" Huo Xifei shook his head and said.

"Oh my god, being an emperor is so tiring!" Yuan Ziyu sighed, then laughed and said, "Luckily this happened in the Qiongjiang Pavilion, otherwise if the news got to the emperor's ears, it would bring disaster to Daddy!"

"Just say whatever you want when I'm here!" Huo Xifei said with confidence.

Yuan Ziyou raised his eyebrows when he heard this: "Okay!"

In Yongshou Palace, the Queen Mother sat there with a gloomy face, not saying a word!

Suyin held a plate of snacks and stood beside the Queen Mother, whispering, "Queen Mother, you haven't eaten all day. Please eat something. Don't get angry and make yourself sick!"

"Hmph, no, I'm already full of anger, why would I want to eat some snacks?" The Queen Mother said angrily, "It's better to be in poor health, so as not to offend certain people and make them dislike me."

"Queen Mother, please don't say such angry words. Who in this palace would dare to be so disrespectful to you?" Suyin hurriedly advised, "Please don't get angry!"

Just as Suyin finished her words, she heard the eunuch's voice outside the palace: "The Emperor has arrived!"

"Hmph!" The Queen Mother snorted angrily, turned around and walked away with her back to the entrance.

As soon as Emperor Wen of Qi came in, he saw the empress dowager's back.

"Mother!" Emperor Wen of Qi respectfully paid his respects to the empress dowager.

"Emperor, please go back!" the Queen Mother said coldly, "I, an old woman, cannot bear such a great gift from you now!"

"What are you saying, mother?" Emperor Wen of Qi said hurriedly, "Isn't this embarrassing for your son?"

The Queen Mother snorted coldly, "You can't stand what I said? How did you scold Che'er, and he could stand it? How old is he?"

"Mother!" Emperor Wen of Qi hurriedly said, "Che'er has made a serious mistake. How can I not teach him?"

"Caught a grave fault? Teach me a lesson?" The Queen Mother turned and looked at Emperor Wen of Qi. "What grave fault did Che'er commit that warrants such a lesson? Just based on a few words from Su Chengwei?"

"Mother, now that we have all the evidence, I have no choice but to punish him!" Emperor Wen of Qi sighed and said, "I know you care about Che'er, but if you do something wrong, you must punish him. Che'er murdered someone for their money, and spread rumors to slander his brother. How can he not be punished?"

"Ha!" The Queen Mother sneered. "To murder someone for their money? To spread rumors and slander his own brother? Why would he do all this? In terms of age, he is the eldest and the legitimate heir. In terms of status, he is second only to the emperor. In terms of wealth and glory, he is the future emperor. Emperor, tell me, what reason does Che'er have to do those things? What is he trying to achieve?"

"No matter what the reason, this is the fact!" Emperor Wen of Qi sighed and said, "Mother, please don't lose your composure because of favoritism!"

"I should return this to you!" the Queen Mother scolded angrily, "Did Che'er really do these things, or do you want to use this as an excuse to depose Che'er and the Queen, so that you can step by step support your good concubine and son to become the Queen and the Emperor?"

Emperor Wen of Qi was shocked when he heard this: "How could my mother say such a thing?"

"Don't you think I can say what you did?" The Queen Mother said angrily, "I don't care who you favor or who you pamper, but—"

The Queen Mother paused, squinting her eyes as she looked at Emperor Wen of Qi: "Xuan Jia and Che Er, I won't let you touch me. Unless I close my eyes, I will make that bitch give up!"

"Mother!" Emperor Wen of Qi frowned and exclaimed softly, "Fu'er is very good, please don't be prejudiced against her!"

"Hmph, she's just a vixen!" said the Queen Mother angrily.

"Mother!"

"What? The Emperor wants to punish an old woman like me as well? Very well, come on, let me see how an emperor like you can kill his mother!" The Queen Mother stood up suddenly, pointing at Emperor Wen of Qi and angrily cursing, "Let our Dali Dynasty also have an emperor who kills his mother, his wife and his children!"

"Mother!" Seeing the Queen Mother's anger, Emperor Wen of Qi hurriedly knelt down and said, "Mother, calm down. I will find a reason to withdraw the punishment later."

"Hmph!" The Queen Mother calmed down a bit after hearing what Emperor Wen of Qi said. "Che'er would never do such a thing. I know it in my heart, and you know it even better. I don't care what you think. Anyway, don't touch the Xuan family!"

"Yes, mother!" Emperor Wen of Qi bowed quickly in response!

"Okay, I'm tired, please go back, Emperor!"

When Emperor Wen of Qi returned to the Qinzheng Hall, he threw a teacup violently!

Eunuch Liu hurriedly patted Emperor Wen of Qi's back and said, "Your Majesty, please don't get too angry and get yourself into trouble!"

Emperor Wen of Qi was secretly angry for a long time before he sighed, "Xiao Zhuzi, tell me, is it true that Xuanyuan Heyi Ziji appeared?"

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