The moment the Third Princess Consort saw the First Princess Consort collapse, her mind went blank, followed by a wave of fear. The First Princess Consort's servants didn't give her a chance to speak, piling accusations and charges against her. No matter how young the Third Princess Consort was, she could only murmur, "No, it wasn't me, I didn't mean to, I didn't mean to."

Little Treasure kicked her, and the Third Princess almost instinctively shook her off. Fortunately, she reacted in time and didn't shake Little Treasure off. Then she shouted, "It wasn't me!" and ran away, leaving the maid in Bai Xia's arms behind.

They ran away...

They fled in panic.

The little maid watched as her mistress ran away without even glancing at her, and the light in her eyes instantly went out. She collapsed to the ground.

However, this only lasted a few minutes. He Zhuo touched Granny Shi's hand to indicate that she was alright. Everyone worked together to help the Grand Princess to a reclining chair and try to make sure they could walk back smoothly.

He Zhuo had already noticed his father getting cocky at his grandmother's birthday banquet. But that was only natural. He was in a high position, his sons and brothers were both talented in literature and martial arts, and his daughter had married into the royal family and given birth to the eldest grandson of the emperor. How could he not be proud?

At that time, they certainly didn't think about the principle that prosperity inevitably leads to decline.

The fact that his father was the Minister of Revenue was already enviable enough, and with his first wife giving birth to two sons in a row, Yinzhi was able to enter the Ministry of War.

Even if others can't do anything to the Irgen Gioro family, the Emperor won't just stand by and watch the eldest son's faction grow stronger.

It's only a matter of time before the Emperor takes action. However, Father is cautious. Although his own conduct isn't exactly clean, he won't engage in selling official positions or other heinous acts.

Therefore, even if the Emperor were to investigate, at most he would be stripped of his official position and his right-hand man would be cut off; there would be no danger to his life. That is why Hezhuo did not offer any warning.

Otherwise, if he hadn't been stripped of his official position this time and incurred the Emperor's wrath, the next time it might not have been as simple as just losing his post.

Although Emperor Kangxi held great power, he considered himself a wise ruler and would not dismiss or kill any minister without reason; he always had evidence.

Therefore, Kangxi hinted to his ministers to impeach Korkun and wanted to remove him from his position as Minister of Revenue.

The Minister of Revenue held a high position of power, controlling the nation's finances and provisions. However, it was also a very dangerous post, with many people keeping a close eye on him.

Although the Irgen Gioro family is a prominent clan, it is far inferior to the Niohuru, Ulanara, Dong'e, Nalan, and Hesheli clans. It is already quite remarkable that they have been able to retain the position of Minister of Revenue for so long. They have served two consecutive terms, totaling seven years, and it is time for them to step down.

Korkun stayed in his position because of his previous merit in donating grain; otherwise, he would have been replaced after two terms. However, his father failed to see this clearly and was blinded by power, which led to such a big fall.

However, He Zhuo wasn't worried. It was just a matter of being dismissed from office. In fact, losing the position of Minister of Revenue was better for his family. Otherwise, not only would they become targets of the emperor and the crown prince, but they could also easily fall from grace. Moreover, with the position of Minister of Revenue, it would be difficult for his sons to advance their careers.

It would be better to get rid of this hot potato, the Minister of Revenue. Although it would be painful to lose an arm, he would recover eventually. People's attention would not be focused on his own family, and the younger generation could flourish.

In a few years, or at most ten years, the severed arm will have healed.

Otherwise, if he refuses to cut off his own arm, things will probably not be so simple in the future.

Your tactlessness will be remembered by the emperor, and being remembered by the emperor is not a good thing.