Chapter 82: He was scolded to his nose by the Crown Princess!
"Princess?"
"Why has the Crown Princess come to the Golden Palace?"
"The morning court session hasn't ended yet!"
"..."
The ministers were abuzz with discussion and astonishment.
Seeing the restlessness of the ministers below, Xie Yuanhe did not hesitate and let Shen Ruoli in.
Shen Ruoli had heard everything the ministers were saying in the hall.
After paying her respects to Xie Yuanhe, she bowed to Consort De before pulling a silk handkerchief from her sleeve, preparing for her upcoming "performance"—
“Father, I know I shouldn’t be disturbing you while you’re handling important matters. But I received a letter from my servant this morning saying that there was a snow disaster in Jiange County yesterday due to the heavy snow. Your Highness is staying in Jiange County for disaster relief and will probably not be able to return to the capital for another two days.”
It hardly counts as a performance.
After all, Shen Ruoli was genuinely worried about Xie Xuanyin's safety.
The snow disaster was real, and his decision to stay and help with disaster relief was also real.
At this moment, Shen Ruoli's tears were genuine.
"Father, His Highness caught a cold and developed a cough when he left the capital. He also has a pre-existing condition... This time, due to the snow disaster, he is stuck in Jiange County, and we don't know when he will be able to return to the capital."
She looked at Xie Yuanhe with teary eyes, "I heard that this morning, someone deliberately slandered Your Highness."
“Father! His Highness has risked his own safety for the country and its people. How many people can do that? Your Highness, as the Crown Prince, should be concerned about the country and its people! But while Your Highness was busy dealing with the snow disaster, he was stabbed in the back by court officials! If Your Highness knew, wouldn't he be heartbroken?”
As she spoke, Shen Ruoli's intense gaze fell on Qin Ruohui's face.
The other ministers lowered their heads in shame upon hearing Shen Ruoli's words.
Only Qin Ruohui, that old scoundrel, still dared to stare at Shen Ruoli with righteous indignation!
"Your Highness, you are mistaken! As you said, His Highness, in his position, should serve the country and its people! This old minister knows that Your Highness and the Crown Prince are a loving couple, and naturally you care deeply for the Crown Prince, but if..."
Before he could finish speaking, Shen Ruoli walked up to him.
Qin Ruohui remained kneeling.
Shen Ruoli looked down at him, "Ruo what?"
Qin Ruo was stunned for a moment.
Back then, he followed Xie Yuanhe through thick and thin, and could be considered a founding veteran.
Therefore, over the years in the court, he considered himself superior to others, and no one has ever dared to interrupt him!
Suddenly interrupted by Shen Ruoli, Qin Ruohui was momentarily speechless, unable to recall what he was going to say next.
"What? You can't say?"
Shen Ruoli clutched her handkerchief, her face still wet with tears, but her gaze toward Qin Ruohui was extremely hostile!
With her back to Xie Yuanhe, the ferocity in her eyes was no longer concealed!
"Is Lord Qin getting senile?"
Shen Ruoli said bluntly, "You're already so old, Lord Qin could retire early and enjoy your old age, but you insist on being disliked here! Why not give the opportunity to a more capable young person?"
"What did you say?!"
Qin Ruohui was stunned!
This is the first time someone has called him senile and said he's annoying!
He knew he was disliked.
However, Shen Ruoli said it so bluntly, not giving him any face at all!
The ministers present were also stunned. Their gazes toward Shen Ruoli were filled with shock, astonishment, and even admiration!
Only Shen Rufeng and his son stood aside, their eyes filled with pride as they looked at Shen Ruoli.
"As expected, Lord Qin is old and useless! Not only is his mind failing, but his hearing is also failing. Father, aren't you abusing and exploiting the elderly? Lord Qin is already like this, and you still won't let him retire to his hometown!"
Shen Ruoli looked at Xie Yuanhe with an innocent expression.
Xie Yuanhe: "..."
This girl wasn't speaking up for Qin Ruohui at all.
This is clearly a veiled attack!
"emperor!"
At this moment, Qin Ruohui finally realized what was happening!
He looked at Xie Yuanhe with trembling eyes and began to choke up, "This old minister's loyalty is as clear as the sun and moon! This old minister has followed His Majesty for many years and dares not presume to have made any great contributions, but, but surely I have also endured some hardship?"
"This old minister is already quite old, yet today he was verbally abused to his face by the Crown Princess... Your Majesty, what face do I have left to live in this world?"
Qin Ruohui struggled to stand up, her whole body trembling. She didn't seem to be faking it; she seemed genuinely angry at Shen Ruoli.
"This old minister has no face to face our ancestors; I'd rather smash my head against a pillar and die!"
He let out a howl and then actually rammed his head against the pillar!
Xiao Yuzi reacted quickly and grabbed him.
The other ministers also split into two factions: one watched the spectacle, while the other went forward to persuade him.
"Lord Qin, please reconsider!"
"Lord Qin, please don't act rashly!"
"Lord Qin!"
"My fellow colleagues! My day today may very well be your day tomorrow!"
Qin Ruohui wept uncontrollably, “I, Qin, have risked my life for the Emperor for many years, and in the end, I am insulted by a mere maid! How can I have the face to live in this world?”
He cried while stealing glances at Shen Ruoli out of the corner of his eye.
Xie Yuanhe did not speak.
He knew all along that the court, though seemingly peaceful, was actually rife with corruption!
He originally intended to deal with Xie Xuansong's matter before properly rectifying the court.
But he didn't expect Shen Ruoli to suddenly appear.
Now that things have blown up, why not let this girl teach this unhealthy trend a lesson!
Anyway, she's the Crown Princess, and she'll be the Empress in the future.
As the future empress, she should also be involved in matters of state and family!
Xie Yuanhe, on the contrary, was neither angry nor anxious.
He slowly sat back on the dragon throne, looking expressionlessly at the chaotic court.
He didn't say anything, so Shen Ruoli naturally understood what he meant.
So, she felt more confident.
It seems that Xie Yuanhe is not yet senile, nor is he so biased towards Xie Xuansong that he is beyond redemption!
"Let go, all of you."
Shen Ruoli gestured for Xiao Yuzi and the others to let go, "Life and death are predestined! Since Lord Qin has already made his decision, why are you still stopping him? Are you all going to make things difficult for Lord Qin?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuzi immediately let go.
Seeing this, the others had no choice but to stop and take two steps back.
As a result, Qin Ruohui was left standing alone by the pillar.
He stared wide-eyed, unsure whether to ram into the pillar or retreat.
How could he have imagined that this brat Shen Ruoli would put him in such a passive situation?
Over the years, which of his tantrums and outbursts has failed?
Unfortunately, today, I was defeated by that wretched girl, Shen Ruoli!
"Didn't Lord Qin intend to smash his head against the pillar? What are you waiting for? Do you want to choose an auspicious time?"
Shen Ruoli crossed her arms and looked at him with a half-smile, "If Lord Qin hadn't bumped into me, I might have been planning to lend you a hand!"
Qin Ruohui: "..."
Waaaaah, what a terrible thing to do!
This girl has such a sharp tongue!
Isn't the Emperor going to do anything about this?!
He looked at Xie Yuanhe pleadingly, only to see the man above sitting leisurely, clearly watching the show!
Qin Ruohui panicked!
Oh no, I've really messed up today!
Just as he was wondering what to do, Shen Ruoli suddenly reached out and grabbed him, slamming him against a pillar!
"It seems that Lord Qin needs my help to send him on his way!"
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