Chapter 55 The Prince Loves His Wife
"Your Majesty! Xie Lingxi is talking nonsense and slandering me..." Minister Zhou was frightened by Xie Lingxi's words and kowtowed like crazy:
"The Ministry of Justice received a report that there were traces of fugitives in Wanjuan Study... We are acting in accordance with the law..."
“Hehe, now that I have reported that there are traces of a fugitive in your family, why don’t you arrest your entire family?” Xie Lingxi asked back.
"Your Majesty... the prince is ridiculous... so ridiculous!" Minister Zhou cried out, beating his chest.
The emperor watched this scene quietly, smiling, "Lord Zhou, the prince has been a playboy for a long time, so don't bother with a junior. Since your son's legs were broken by him, the Beiwang Mansion must pay for the medical expenses. Prince, do you admit it?"
"Compensation!" Xie Lingxi was very straightforward.
"Sir Zhou, do you have any objection to this matter?" The emperor looked at Minister Zhou again.
Zhou Shangshu's palms were covered with cold sweat, "Your Majesty, I will obey your majesty's holy judgment..."
At this moment, he regretted why he came to the palace to file a complaint and why he was so foolish as to provoke an ignorant playboy.
This dandy boy, who has no sense of propriety and taboos, actually said in front of His Majesty that the Ministry of Justice is his family's...
He is really going to kill me!
"In that case, both of you should step down. It's just a small quarrel between juniors, but you don't think it's worth bringing it to me, Lord Zhou. Do you think I have nothing to do?" The emperor waved his hand and stabbed Minister Zhou.
Minister Zhou bowed his head and kowtowed: "I will die..."
Jiang Rong and Xie Lingxi left the palace together.
She didn't even have time to say a word during the entire process.
She originally planned to give the emperor a way out if Minister Zhou became too aggressive.
The emperor would definitely not make things difficult for Xie Lingxi, but he needed to find an excuse to let him go.
I never thought that I wouldn’t be able to use myself.
The outer garment of a dandy sometimes has unspeakable magical uses.
Not only did he escape unscathed, but he also turned the tables.
This time, the Zhou family is going to have a headache.
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Jiang Rong knew very well that the emperor would not punish him.
To the emperor, didn't Xie Lingxi just have a quarrel with the son of the Minister of Justice and drive away the people from the Ministry of Justice?
Is it surprising that a playboy like him would do such a stupid thing?
This little bit of trouble was not worth mentioning in the eyes of the emperor.
Unless Xie Lingxi suddenly turns over a new leaf one day and plans to revive the family business, the emperor will tolerate Xie Lingxi no matter how arrogant and domineering he is.
Moreover, they will continue to condone it.
Otherwise, after dealing with such a playboy, would we wait for the Northern Prince's Mansion to replace him with a hard-working and enterprising heir?
Xie Yuanwen had always been active, but he didn't understand that if he was the heir to the Northern Palace, he wouldn't have lived to adulthood.
As long as the emperor still needs the King of the North, he will definitely protect Xie Lingxi.
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Beiwang Mansion, Songhe Hall.
Concubine Zhao was drinking tea and chatting with the old concubine.
A maid came in hurriedly and reported:
"Old Concubine Dowager, something bad has happened! His Majesty has captured the Crown Prince and his wife and brought them to the palace to be interrogated!"
Old Concubine Xie was shocked, "What happened?"
"Today, the son of the Minister of Justice..." The nanny reported in detail what she had learned.
Concubine Zhao was overjoyed when she heard this and she wanted to burn one more stick of incense at her ancestral grave.
May our ancestors bless you!
This dandy boy finally got into a big disaster, and his position as the crown prince is in jeopardy!
As the ancients said, beauty is the root of trouble, and it is true! For such a vixen, Xie Lingxi actually caused such a big disaster! Good, well done!
Concubine Zhao was filled with excitement, but in front of the old concubine, she looked worried:
"Old Concubine Dowager, what can we do? Zhou Hongyang is handling the case under the name of the Ministry of Justice. The prince is disrespecting the court and interfering with public affairs. Your Majesty attaches great importance to the majesty of the court. I am afraid that the prince will be severely punished!"
Old Concubine Xie knew that this matter was of great importance, and said in a deep voice, "I will go to the palace now and plead with His Majesty. Come, change your clothes. Concubine Zhao, don't worry, the children will be fine."
Seeing her worried expression that looked like she was about to cry, the old concubine comforted her specially.
The maidservant hurried to get the auspicious clothes and hair crown suitable for the rank of imperial concubine.
Concubine Zhao's chest was choked with a breath. I just want Xie Lingxi to get into trouble! You don't have to comfort me!
This old woman will only ruin her good deeds.
soon.
Old Concubine Xie changed her clothes.
Concubine Zhao wanted to tie her up in the house, but as a daughter-in-law, she could only see the concubine off with a worried look on her face.
As soon as the group arrived at the gate of the palace, they met Xie Lingxi and Jiang Rong who had just got off the carriage.
"Where are you going, grandma?" Xie Lingxi asked.
When Empress Dowager Xie saw them, she asked happily, "Are you all right? Did His Majesty let you go back?"
Concubine Zhao couldn't believe it. Xie Lingxi had caused such a disaster and was caught by the emperor, so how could he be released back intact?
Jiang Rong told what happened in the palace.
The group returned to Songhe Hall.
Old Concubine Xie was completely relieved, "Your Majesty is so kind, I'm glad you're all right."
Concubine Zhao gnashed her teeth in anger.
This ancestral tomb is of no use at all!
Xie Lingxi got into such a big trouble, but he was able to escape unscathed.
"I'm relieved that the prince is fine." Concubine Zhao pretended to be relieved, then turned stern and stared at Jiang Rong:
"If it weren't for you, how could the prince have caused such a mess today? I have long reminded you to be careful with your words and actions and to advise your husband. But you just wouldn't listen..."
Before she finished speaking, Old Concubine Xie interrupted and said, "How can you blame Rong'er for this? It's all because of Zhou Hongyang's narrow-mindedness and revenge. Rong'er did a good job, Concubine Zhao, you shouldn't have said that."
"Queen Dowager, His Majesty was merciful today. For the sake of the prince, he did not bother with the prince. How can we have such good luck every time in the future..." Concubine Zhao said with an appearance that she was only thinking about Xie Lingxi.
"The prince was ignorant before, but now he has married. How can a wife not advise her husband? Should she let him be like before?"
Although a man is ignorant before marriage, if he is still ignorant after marriage, it is the wife's dereliction of duty.
This is very unreasonable, but it is the code of conduct for women that is followed in this world.
Xie Lingxi's eyes were cold, and he was about to speak, but the little girl next to him spoke innocently:
"What did the prince do wrong? Everything he said and did made sense. Your Majesty recognized the prince and did not blame him, but reprimanded Minister Zhou. Your Majesty is wise and fair. Does Concubine Zhao think that you have objections to your majesty's decision?"
Concubine Zhao was blocked tightly, "Of course I didn't..."
"The prince is kind and gentle, and he indulges and loves Rong'er. In Rong'er's heart, there is no one better than the prince. Whatever the prince does is right, and Rong'er doesn't think there is any need to persuade him." Jiang Rong looked at Xie Lingxi with burning eyes, and smiled brightly with every word he spoke.
Concubine Zhao was choked for a moment. You can even say such words to shirk responsibility.
This woman's mind is unfathomable!
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