"In fact, His Majesty's actions were intended, firstly, to intimidate the ministers, and secondly, to consolidate his own imperial power. Take General Duan, for example. His Majesty has long been wary of him due to his achievements. This incident was merely an excuse."
Hong Yingrong didn't expect Lu Fengqing to tell her directly about the situation in the court. Although she suddenly realized it, she didn't dare to show it and could only nod silently.
Seeing this, Lu Fengqing continued, "As for your Xingyuan Marquis Mansion, although this incident has no direct connection with you, you are still at fault for not raising your children properly."
When Hong Yingrong heard this, she bowed slightly with a look of shame on her face. Lu Fengqing was very satisfied to see her like this.
"In my opinion, the Marquisate should immediately replace the grain diverted to the orphanage and dispatch more troops to transport it to the border. Your Majesty is very concerned about this matter, so let Xue Yuanchu take charge of the important task of transporting the grain. This will make up for his mistake and allow him to temporarily leave the capital and avoid the spotlight. What do you think?"
Hong Yingrong also agreed with this remedy. "The Queen Mother is absolutely right. I will have the Marquis' Mansion replenish the grain as soon as possible. However, Yuanchu is currently unable to undertake the task of transporting the grain over such a long distance. I'm afraid I'll have to send someone else..."
Before she could finish, Lu Fengqing's face was already filled with anger. She sighed and said, "Yingrong, I'm not blaming you. Although raising a child without educating him is the father's fault, Xue Yonghuai is no longer with us. You shouldn't overindulge your children and lose their discipline."
Hong Yingrong did not hide anything and told him frankly, "Your Majesty, after I learned that my eldest son Xue Yuanchu had taken the grain from the orphanage, I used the dragon-patterned imperial staff you bestowed upon him to punish him before entering the palace today. I was not careful enough and broke his leg..."
When these words were spoken, Lu Fengqing was so shocked that he accidentally knocked over the teacup beside him, and the tea spilled all over the floor.
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