The worst thing is that you may even lose your life. For example, He Jie didn't get to eat his own melon, but they all did. Whether it was pretending to be the top scholar or his treason, it was enough for Emperor Donglin to depose him.
Xiao Ruoyi glanced at the scene and started to eat melons again, [Alas, this Zongzheng Temple Minister is a loyal minister, and he is also a man who values friendship and loyalty! But...]
Xiao Ruoyi looked at Zhou Xiao, the Minister of Zongzheng Temple, and shook her head and sighed.
Emperor Donglin became cheerful. He happily picked up the wine glass on the table and took a sip.
He is a loyal minister who values friendship and righteousness. He will not do anything to harm the Donglin Kingdom!
Very good, this Zhou Xiao can be put to good use!
The ministers all looked at Zhou Xiao with envy, as he straightened his back with pride because he had heard Xiao Ruoyi's thoughts.
Seeing the smug Zhou Xiao, the ministers felt their fists itching and raised their clenched hands and looked at Zhou Xiao with a sneer.
Zhou Xiao turned his head away proudly and raised his chin, still looking cocky.
The ministers were so angry that they gnashed their teeth. Why didn't the little princess say anything to them?
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If they say so, it means that they will be valued by Emperor Donglin!
Look! The way Emperor Donglin looked at Zhou Xiao was as if he could be promoted tomorrow.
But soon, Zhou Xiao could no longer be proud, because Xiao Ruoyi's voice was like a slap in the face.
[Alas, it's a pity that there is an old lady who is a troublemaker at home! His wife is obviously a good person, but she is always disgusted and picky! His wife has depression. In another year, his wife will be driven to death! ]
“Bang!”
Zhou Xiao was so frightened by Xiao Ruoyi's inner voice that his body trembled for a moment. The cups on the table in front of him were knocked onto the table, and the wine in the glasses spilled out.
Originally everyone looked at Zhou Xiao with envy and jealousy, but in an instant, envy disappeared and turned into sympathy.
Is this what it means to be successful in officialdom but unsuccessful at home?
They all heard that Zhou Xiao and his wife were a couple who shared hardships and had a love that was stronger than gold. The Zhou family did not have any concubines, which showed how much Zhou Xiao loved his wife.
But now, I heard that Zhou Xiao’s wife was almost forced to death by his mother.
That would be bad!
"Your Majesty, I have something to do at home, so I will take my leave now!"
Zhou Xiao knew that Emperor Donglin had heard Xiao Ruoyi's thoughts and should know the reason why he stepped down.
"It's okay, go back!" Emperor Dong Lin smiled and waved his hand, letting him handle it.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Zhou Xiao's legs were like Fire Wheels and he flew out of the hall.
"What's going on? Why are they running away so fast?"
"What could be more important at home than a party?"
"What's wrong with these people today? They seem weird!"
"Yeah! What happened?"
For those of them who could not hear Xiao Ruoyi's voice, being able to attend the royal banquet was such a great opportunity!
Many ministers wanted to take the opportunity to climb up the social ladder, or wanted to find marriage partners for their children. They had many purposes and would not leave the banquet venue casually.
Unless he was like An Rong, who was directly dragged away by Emperor Donglin.
Xiao Ruoyi shook her head helplessly, but still sighed sympathetically, [Fortunately, Daddy is smart and discovered that the Queen Mother was fake. The fake Queen Mother made things difficult for my mother and me, but he didn't answer! Otherwise, my mother and I would have become the second Madam Zhou! Hehe... and he just made the fake Queen Mother faint from anger, so cool! ]
Everyone looked up and looked at Emperor Donglin in shock.
Those who heard for the first time that the Queen Mother was fake turned to look at their husbands beside them, with shock on their faces.
“It’s fake!”
"How is that possible!"
"The Emperor has already investigated!"
"Just be more careful next time! Don't let this matter get out! The fake queen mother doesn't even know she's been exposed!"
"Yes, we will pay attention!"
As expected, the Emperor had already discovered that the Queen Mother was a fake! Otherwise, he wouldn't have done so many abnormal things before!
Even Liu Ma, who was beside the fake empress dowager, was taught a lesson. After all, she had taken care of the emperor since he was a child, and the emperor had always respected her. Yet, she was punished at the welcoming banquet.
So, that Nanny Liu is also fake, right?
But I didn't expect that the emperor and the little princess were so arrogant that the fake queen mother fainted with anger.
The fake empress dowager is so miserable. She doesn't even realize she's been fooled by the emperor and his men.
The queen and the princes couldn't help but laugh and couldn't help but feel sympathy for the fake queen mother.
I just wonder if this fake queen mother will be exposed and arrested and executed by them in the end? Or will she be angered to death by Xiao Ruoyi and others first?
Before everyone could learn more about the fake empress dowager, Xiao Ruoyi's excited and excited shouting echoed in their minds, almost shocking them to fall off their chairs.
[Wow! This guy is really rich. Tomorrow when I dig up the ancestral grave, I will find the treasury of a corrupt official from the previous dynasty. I am so envious! I want it too! ]
Prince Wenxuan, who was suddenly named, trembled violently.
What does it mean that if we dig up our ancestors' graves tomorrow, we will find a treasure chest? Why doesn't he know?
Although they had hired someone to look at the date and renovate and expand the ancestral tomb, it hadn't been dug yet? Why did they need a vault?
Emperor Donglin and others shifted their gaze and looked at Prince Wenxuan, their eyes full of anticipation.
The vault! How much money is there?
Even if it's just a box of gold, that's ten thousand taels of gold!
It was fine if he was watched by other ministers, but when he was stared at by Emperor Donglin, Prince Wenxuan wanted to cry.
He doesn't know! He doesn't know at all!
If...if there is, he will definitely hand it over to the emperor!
But this incident hasn't happened after all, and Prince Wenxuan doesn't know how to say no?
If the situation allowed, if possible, Prince Wenxuan would definitely kneel on the ground to prove his innocence.
Xiao Ruoyi touched her chin happily, thinking secretly, [Hey, isn't the Wenxuan County Prince's family going to start work tomorrow? Do you want to join in the fun? Yes! Very good! ]
"Wow, wow, it makes me want to leave the palace too!"
"I want to go too! How can I miss such a wonderful show!"
"Tsk! I missed so many good things!"
"That's right, I'm going to miss the one in the evening too!"
"It's all the Emperor's fault! If we hadn't married the Emperor, we could have gone too!"
"Yes! It's all the Emperor's fault!"
The Queen and Concubine Lou looked regretful, and then cast resentful glances towards Emperor Donglin.
If they were not the concubines of Emperor Donglin, they would not be restricted and would not be able to go out to watch the show!
The eldest and second princes, "…" What's going on with the Queen Mother/Mother Concubine? Didn't the two of them get along very badly before? How come the person they didn't get along with is now the father? The father has become the one they dislike?
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