Is there anything you don't understand about this?
The censor and the people from the Ministry of Revenue launched an attack at the same time, demanding severe punishment for Lu Yan and Bai Wanyi.
The veins on the emperor's forehead were throbbing. Is there any need to explain why these court officials chose to criticize Lu Yan today?
He glared at Qin Sheng, but could do nothing about him. Embezzlement of military funds and contempt for imperial power were both serious crimes.
I just don’t know how to choose the time!
Today is Lu Yan's wedding, and it was he who granted the marriage. Isn't impeaching him at this time a slap in his face?
The emperor stood up angrily and said, "Draft an imperial decree: Pingyang Marquis Lu Yan has defied imperial authority and is to be punished with three months' service. He is also to return the phoenix crown, jade ruyi and other items bestowed upon him by the empress. He must appear in court tomorrow to defend himself. Then the court is dismissed!"
How could people at the wedding banquet know what was happening in the court?
The float, escorted by six princes, circled half of the capital before stopping in front of the Marquis of Pingyang's mansion.
Lu Yan jumped off the horse holding Ping'er and carefully handed him to the housekeeper. Then he walked to the flower carriage and said with a smile: "Wanyi, we are home."
The maid opened the car door and helped Bai Wanyi out. Before she could move, Lu Yan hugged her and strode into the marquis' mansion.
Old Lady Lu sat in the hall with a happy look on her face, and the tablets of her son and daughter-in-law were placed on the table beside her.
Surrounded by the Lu family and guests who came to congratulate them, they all smiled when they saw the two of them enter:
"The relationship between the Marquis and his wife is truly profound."
"Yeah, it's enviable."
Old Lady Lu was so proud, this was her precious grandson!
Lu Yan carried Bai Wanyi to the front of the hall, then put her down and took her hand to walk to the cushion.
"Bow to Heaven and Earth!"
The master of ceremonies presided over the wedding ceremony in a loud voice.
Lu Yan took Bai Wanyi's hand and turned around, bowing to the outside.
"Bow to your parents twice!"
The two turned around again, knelt down and saluted facing the tablet, then took the tea from the maid and was about to serve it when they heard a loud shout from outside:
"The imperial edict has arrived!"
Upon hearing this, Old Lady Lu laughed heartily: "Great, great, Your Majesty has another decree today. He truly values my Yan'er!"
Lu Yan couldn't help but be delighted. He and Bai Wanyi put the tea back and took her to the front yard to receive the order. The incense table and other things were ready and were quickly set up.
Old Lady Lu led Lu Yan and Bai Wanyi in front, with the princes on either side of them, and the rest of the people kneeling behind them in the yard.
Only the Crown Prince lazily approached Eunuch Zhang and chuckled, "What decree has Father issued? Let me take a look."
Several princes knelt beside Lu Yan, observing the rules and daring not to make the slightest mistake, but Crown Prince Xie Qing ignored the rules and etiquette.
Eunuch Zhang glared at him angrily: "My prince, can you kneel down and listen to my orders?"
Xie Qingxiu stood still, "This imperial edict is for Marquis Lu, not for me. I am standing next to you and watching, so I don't have to kneel when you announce the edict."
Eunuch Zhang had no choice but to let him stand behind him.
The Fourth Prince looked at Xie Qing standing behind Eunuch Zhang and felt his teeth itch in hatred. Why? He was the Crown Prince and could do whatever he wanted, but the other princes had to follow the rules!
As the crown prince, he has never shouldered the responsibilities of a crown prince, and has not participated in state affairs for so many years, but he still occupies the position of crown prince!
However, they worked tirelessly for the Great Zhou, risking their lives, but they were still just princes.
Why!
A hint of murderous intent flashed in the fourth prince's eyes. Fearing that someone would see him, he quickly lowered his head and knelt obediently.
Xie Qing sneered in his heart as he looked at the crowd below. These good brothers of his were all used as whetstones by his father, but they all felt that they were being valued and acted very arrogantly. He wanted to see if these people could make waves again or whether they were as stupid as before.
Today's imperial edict was particularly lengthy. Eunuch Zhang took a cup of tea to read only half of it. It was full of praise and congratulations to Lu Yan and Bai on their wedding.
Just when everyone was envious of the two of them being favored by the Queen, she suddenly changed the subject and directly reprimanded them for taking chicken feathers as a token of authority, violating wedding rules, and even reselling the Phoenix Crown bestowed by the Queen!
Finally, the emperor ordered the confiscation of the phoenix crown, jade ruyi and other imperial gifts, and imposed a three-month fine on Lu Yan, and ordered him to appear in court the next day to defend himself for embezzling military funds.
"Lord Lu, please accept the order."
Eunuch Zhang's mouth was dry from reading it. He closed the imperial edict and gently placed it in Lu Yan's hand, saying, "Lord Lu, please."
Two female officials came forward with trays. One of them took the jade ruyi from Bai Wanyi's hand, and the other one rudely lifted Bai Wanyi's veil and took off the phoenix crown on her head.
Bai Wanyi was stunned after hearing the imperial edict. Only after the phoenix crown was taken off did she come to her senses. She grabbed the female official's wrist and asked Lu Yan, "Is the phoenix crown fake?"
Lu Yan felt bitter. He thought he could deceive Bai Wanyi, but he didn't expect to be exposed by others.
He nodded with a bitter face: "Yes."
Bai Wanyi's expression changed again and again, but she knew that she couldn't let them take the phoenix crown away at this time. Hers was a fake, and if they took it away, where would her face be!
Bai Wanyi said to the female officials, "You heard it too. Since my phoenix crown is fake, it's okay for me to wear it, right?"
The female official said expressionlessly, "The Empress has ordered us to bring back both phoenix crowns. Her Majesty wants to see which craftsman dares to take on such a job."
Qin Wan and Qin Yan arrived at this moment. She stood behind Xie Qing, using his shadow to shield herself and watched the excitement from afar.
Qin Yan strode in with the order in hand. "Your Majesty, there's no need to check. Lord Lu had this phoenix crown custom-made at my shop, Treasure Pavilion."
The female official frowned slightly when she saw Qin Yan. "Miss Qin San? You must know that this phoenix corona is against regulations, right? Making a phoenix corona in violation of regulations is a serious crime!"
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