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 seems that the relationship between Chen and Old Madam Ji is even worse than she imagined.
Following the eunuchs from the palace, they entered the palace gate, crossed more than 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 they 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 Lady 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 simply drank a couple of extra glasses and disturbed the Empress and Father. 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 stripped Ji's family of their title as a small lesson for him." Xie Lixuan said indifferently.
Xie Yumin continued to smile faintly, saying, "But Father, if you strip the Ji family of their titles, the rest of the noble families will be like frightened birds, constantly worried. I think it would be better to preserve the Ji family's titles first, and then strip them once the situation stabilizes."
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.
He didn't agree to it, but 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. If the court is disturbed because of a small Ji family, it would be bad."
Xie Yumin immediately responded, "That's right. Besides, even though the Ji family is in decline, they are still married to the General's Mansion. Even if it's for the sake of the Shen family, they should consider it carefully!"
"Nonsense!" Xie Lixuan slammed the table angrily. "Does my decision have to depend on the General's Mansion's opinion?"
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 like that, Xie Lixuan felt uncomfortable all over.
"Okay, I understand what you mean." Xie Lixuan looked at Xie Yumin, "So you suggest that we should temporarily preserve the Ji family's title and then reduce it later?"
Xie Yumin's smile deepened, "Replying to Father, that's exactly what I meant."
"Okay, I'll think about it."
As Xie Lixuan was speaking, he suddenly thought of something and turned his head to look at the young eunuch beside him.
Ask: "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 requests an audience with Your Majesty."
"The imperial edict of the Marquis' Mansion?" Xie Lixuan was even more stunned. "But, I clearly remember that I didn't grant the Marquis' Mansion 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 this imperial decree was bestowed by Grandfather the Emperor himself, and you have forgotten it?"
"That's even more impossible." Xie Lixuan waved his hand. "Your grandfather was already very old when he ascended the throne. I personally handled all the affairs of the court, big and small. There are only a few imperial edicts in our dynasty. How could I not remember them?"
Xie Lixuan looked suspicious, "Where did this imperial edict come from?"
While thinking, Xie Lixuan looked at the young eunuch and asked again: "Where is the person?"
At this point, the young eunuch was so nervous that sweat was beading on his forehead. He spoke cautiously, "Your Majesty, the other party is very confident and firmly claims to be a consort of our dynasty. I dare not neglect her and have no choice but to ask her to wait in the side hall with her men."
"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 smile on his face, "Old Madam, His Majesty is very busy with government affairs today. I'm afraid he won't be able to see you. Why don't you go back first and summon you when His Majesty has time?"
This is 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 with the highest-level imperial edicts, there is no rule for walking around 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 pull Madam Ji away.
Unexpectedly, when Mrs. Ji heard the young eunuch's words, her face instantly turned gloomy.
He waved his sleeves violently and said unhappily, "I was personally conferred the title by the late emperor. Now I ask 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 maneuvering after being stripped of their title?
Chen was extremely worried and kept thinking about what to do next.
But Old Lady Ji didn't see the deeper meaning of it. She jumped over and slapped the young eunuch in the face.
"How dare you!" Old 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.
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