Chapter 83 The Crown Princess Protects Her Husband!
Shen Ruoli was quite strong, and Qin Ruohui was completely unprepared!
Pulled by her like that, Qin Ruohui's legs went weak, and she actually bumped her head into the pillar!
That was quite a hard impact.
With a loud "thud," the entire Golden Palace fell silent instantly!
Qin Ruohui felt a sudden rush of stars and the world spinning around her, and she couldn't control herself as she fell to the ground!
But Shen Ruoli was still not satisfied.
She grabbed Qin Ruohui's shoulder, forcefully pulled him up, and slammed him against the pillar again!
"No! Help!"
Qin Ruohui was stunned by the shock and confused by the pain!
Finally regaining his senses, he saw the pillar almost in front of him. Ignoring the dizziness and the throbbing pain in his head, he screamed frantically, "Help! Your Majesty! Save this old minister!"
Xie Yuanhe remained calm and composed as he watched the play.
He hasn't given any orders, so who would dare to make a move?
After being hit a second time, Qin Ruo felt like her brain was completely mush!
He finally realized the situation and shouted for mercy to Shen Ruoli, "Your Highness, spare my life! This old minister knows he was wrong! He knows he was wrong!"
Shen Ruoli then stopped.
If Qin Ruohui continues to be confused, she really intends to run him over and kill him today!
Seeing that Shen Ruoli had stopped, the ministers who had been worried about Qin Ruohui breathed a sigh of relief.
Those old ministers who originally wanted to speak up for Qin Ruohui, even though they had just received Qin Ruohui's signal, dared not speak up now, seeing that Xie Yuanhe was clearly indulging Shen Ruoli.
They understand the principle that "the nail that sticks out gets hammered down."
Having narrowly escaped death, Qin Ruohui has become a bit wiser.
He dared not argue with Shen Ruoli, so he secretly put pressure on Xie Yuanhe, "Your Majesty! This old minister knows that I am old and useless! Today, the Crown Princess also reminded this old minister that I should abdicate and give the younger generation a chance!"
"Your Majesty, I humbly request that you grant me permission to retire and return to my hometown! Otherwise, I don't know if I will even live to be sixty!"
Qin Ruohui was crying and sniffling, looking extremely pitiful.
Unfortunately, there's always a reason why someone is pitiful!
Shen Ruoli watched him act quietly.
In his previous life, this old codger was Xie Xuansong's "strategist".
He relied on his "meritorious service in supporting the emperor" and had countless disciples in the court. Moreover, he had an improper relationship with Consort Shu behind the scenes. Therefore, in his previous life, he was Xie Xuansong's most capable assistant!
Xie Xuansong was able to join forces with Tuoba Han, and that old man had secretly contributed quite a bit.
Now, Shen Ruoli is going to cut off his "old arm"!
"Lord Qin truly has self-awareness."
She sneered, "So you know you're old and useless."
Unexpectedly, her words were so blunt that Qin Ruohui was once again so angry that her face turned red and her neck thickened!
"You, Crown Princess..."
"Did I say something wrong?"
Shen Ruoli raised an eyebrow. "If Lord Qin truly believes himself to be capable, why not let him handle the snow disaster in Jiange County?"
"What?"
Qin Ruo was startled.
He naturally knew that a snow disaster was certain to occur this year.
The blizzards continued, with heavy snow falling for several days even in the south.
In the past, this would have been fine; it was a good opportunity to gain credit.
But now he's quite old!
That brat actually sent him to deal with the snow disaster?
This isn't sending him to help with disaster relief, it's sending him to his death!
"You, Crown Princess! If you want me dead, just say so!"
Qin Ruohui was so angry that her face turned red.
"I just said it! I not only said it, I also did it. What? Lord Qin, have you forgotten so quickly?"
Shen Ruoli smiled gently.
This old man, his head wound is still bleeding, how come he's forgotten the pain so quickly?
"you……"
Qin Ruohui was afraid that she would pull him to slam his head against the pillar again, so he was immediately frightened and turned pale, taking several steps back.
Seeing that he was speechless, Shen Ruoli put away her smile. "Does Lord Qin think that my Crown Prince has it easy to sit in this position?"
"You keep saying that the Prince of Chu is more worthy of being made crown prince. Then I would like to ask you, in all these years, in matters large and small in the court, in matters concerning the country and its people, who has been sharing the Emperor's burdens, who has been governing the country, and who is more supported by the people?"
"this……"
Qin Ruohui wasn't stumped by the question, but rather too ashamed to answer!
He knew, of course, that it was all Xie Xuanyin's doing.
Knowing this all along, he still insisted on fighting for the position of Crown Prince for Xie Xuansong, which shows that he had long since thrown morality and conscience to the back of his mind!
"While the King of Chu was living a peaceful life in his palace, the Crown Prince was braving the wind and snow, and suffering from illness, to help the people. While the King of Chu was slandering the Crown Prince behind his back, my Xie Xuan Yin was risking his life to protect the safety of the people!"
Shen Ruoli's voice was firm and resounding!
She turned and looked around at all the ministers, "Although I am a woman, I am not a fool!"
"Regarding the position of Crown Prince, whether it is chosen by the eldest son or the legitimate heir, I dare to say with my hand on my heart: Xie Xuanyin is worthy of the position of Crown Prince! And Xie Xuansong is nothing!"
Upon hearing this, everyone gasped in shock!
They all knew that the Crown Princess actually had feelings for the King of Chu.
Unexpectedly, she would openly side with Xie Xuanyin and publicly berate Xie Xuansong as nothing!
Qin Ruohui was also stunned.
This Crown Princess should have been one of their people!
From the moment she entered until now, Qin Ruohui finally realized what was wrong!
At the time, he couldn't figure out what was wrong, but now he realized: Shen Ruoli should have joined him in condemning Xie Xuanyin and helped Xie Xuansong seize the position of crown prince while the crown prince was away from the capital!
Why is it that instead of being on his side, she's constantly sabotaging him?!
"Your Highness, don't go too far! Although the Prince of Chu has not accomplished as much as the Crown Prince, he has still made countless contributions! How come he's become a useless person in your eyes?"
Qin Ruohui glared at her through gritted teeth.
This brat actually came to ruin their plans!
"Then tell me, what merits has the King of Chu made? I am all ears."
Shen Ruoli's undisguised sneer sent chills down Qin Ruohui's spine!
He was about to speak when Shen Ruoli added, "Lord Qin had better give me a clear explanation. If you can't... I won't give you another chance to speak!"
With just one sentence, Qin Ruohui's escape route was blocked!
Let bygones be bygones.
Xie Xuansong is arrogant, and many things he does end up being half-hearted and require their help to clean up the mess.
Not to mention what has happened in the last few months!
"It seems Lord Qin cannot say it. In that case, it is my turn to say it!"
After saying that, Shen Ruoli took out an account book from her bosom.
Qin Ruohui's eyes trembled, and fear gradually crept into her heart—this brat was not only here to protect the Crown Prince today, but also to help him consolidate his position; she had come prepared!
It seems that today, this group of "King Chu's Party" is doomed!
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