Chen Guiquan fell to the ground.
"What else can we do? The princess is a favorite of the emperor and is deeply loved by him.
The two of them have thoroughly offended the princess. Now that the princess's punishment has been handed down, who would dare to disobey?
If the Emperor knew about this, he would be furious and who knows what would happen.”
Aunt Zhang knelt before Chen Guiquan and said, "Master, please save us. We are women, and begging outside will only lead to death..."
"How can we save him? Who dares to disobey the princess's words?
It is still unclear whether the Chen Mansion and your mother's family will be implicated. How can I save you?
Go ahead, pack some of your own clothes and belongings. This shouldn't count as aid. Leave at daybreak tomorrow morning.
Be smart when you get out, beg during the day, and find an inn to stay at night.
If you hold on for a while, maybe the princess's anger will subside and there will be room for recovery.
Remember, your fate with my Chen family has ended, and we will have no further connection."
The two concubines went back to their own courtyard crying.
The two discussed it all night, and early the next morning, they left Chen's house with a big bag on their shoulders. This is a story for later.
We are afraid that the emperor will blame us and are trembling with fear.
On the other side, Nangong Jiu and Xiao Wang Xiaoxing returned to the mansion like victorious generals.
"Dad, Grandfather, Uncle, the mission given to us by our Royal Grandfather has been completed!"
Nangong Honglie held the little guy in his arms: "Thank you for your hard work! How was it? Tell us about your results?"
Nangong Jiu recounted in detail what happened at Li Mansion and Chen Mansion.
Nangong Yunsheng sneered, "Li Mingde should stop showing off how considerate his concubine is.
And that Chen Guiquan, who always boasted about his concubine being proficient in everything from music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, turned out to be so unpresentable.”
Zhou Yuyao put her hands on her hips and cursed, "I've seen those two women on the street before, and they're just like Jiuer said, their eyes are almost growing out of their heads.
Humph, you dare to bully our Jiuer? Don’t you even know who you are?
It’s better not to let me run into them. Otherwise, they will be in trouble.”
"Grandfather, uncle, when you go to the palace tomorrow, please pay attention and see if Li Mingde and Chen Guiquan have told the ministers about what happened in their mansion.
If they dare to disobey, I will deal with them again."
Nangong Yunsheng agreed readily.
"Okay! This is a simple matter. Just ask among the ministers and you'll find out."
Outside the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
Li Mingde was talking about the concubine in his mansion with the ministers who were waiting to go to court.
After that, he concluded: "Alas, you never know until you try, and you'll be surprised when you try.
Now I understand that taking a concubine is really meaningless.
My dear colleagues, this is what I personally experienced yesterday in the Li Mansion. You should take it as a warning.
Otherwise, if your concubines push you out to take the blame someday, don't blame me for not warning you."
The ministers who had recently participated in the concubine competition felt sad when they heard this.
He couldn't help but secretly think about how to drive the concubine out of the house after returning.
After Li Mingde finished speaking, Chen Guiquan quickly took over the conversation.
"To my shame, the princess also came to our house yesterday.
The two concubines in the mansion were short-sighted and thought that the princess had come to beg for money, so they framed the princess for stealing the jade buckle. This offended the princess so much that she was punished to beg for a living.
Wait a minute, I have to kneel down and ask the emperor for forgiveness.
Now that I think about it, ordinary people like us really don’t have the luxury of having concubines.
Being jealous all day long, not only does it make the house a mess, but if you’re not careful, you’ll be implicated and your career will be affected…”
Before Chen Guiquan could finish his words, it was time to go to court.
He had to stop the propaganda for the time being and followed the ministers into the hall.
Eunuch Wei said as usual: "If you have something to report, please come forward. If not, please leave the court!"
After waiting for a while, seeing no one came forward to speak, he was about to shout "dismiss the court".
At this time, Chen Guiquan stepped out and knelt down to apologize.
"Your Majesty, the princess visited my residence yesterday, but was neglected and framed by the unrespectable concubine in the mansion.
I feel guilty towards the Emperor and the Princess, please punish me!"
Emperor Dongling sat up straight.
"Oh? How did you neglect and frame my granddaughter? Tell me about it."
Chen Guiquan told the story again in front of Emperor Dongling and all the civil and military officials.
“The princess punished them by forcing them to beg for a living, and when I came to court, they had already left.
Thinking about it now, I really regret taking them in.
If my colleagues want peace and tranquility at home and a few days of quiet time, please take this as a warning and take good care of your wives, children and the elderly."
Emperor Dong Ling said with a look of surprise after hearing this: "Jiu'er is right, they really deserve to be punished.
Since Jiuer has already punished you, I will leave it as it is for now, considering your good attitude, and wait and see what happens next.
I will send people to check on their begging situation. If they don't follow through seriously, or if someone helps them, don't blame me."
Chen Guiquan agreed repeatedly.
Imperial study.
After the court was dismissed.
Nangong Honglie and his son were called to the imperial study.
"Your Majesty, Chen Guiquan apologized because he was afraid of being punished by you. What he said was a bit evasive."
Nangong Honglie added some details.
Emperor Dong Ling nodded: "Jiu'er has been wronged! However, her method is quite good!
After Lord Li and Lord Chen publicized it like this, I guess those ministers will have to think twice.
As for the two people who bullied Jiuer, I will send someone to follow them and let them enjoy the life of begging."
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