No one expected Su Juan to speak at this time. She herself is now at the center of the storm, and it is unwise to anger His Majesty at this time.
The King of Han was even more surprised.
The old emperor stared at Su Juan below with an unclear look, which made the court officials below feel uneasy.
This is your majesty's only treasure. You can't send him to the border like the late emperor sent the King of Han.
Su Juan was not unaware of the low pressure around her. She said in a deep voice, "Although Song Qianhang is a member of the Pei family, he is now working for the court and has made many contributions. If he is implicated, he will inevitably be discussed by the people of the world."
"Grandfather Emperor, why don't you punish the person involved lightly and spare his life? This will also fully demonstrate the benevolence of our dynasty."
The Minister of Personnel breathed a sigh of relief, for he was afraid that Su Juan would not plead for these people, otherwise he would not know how to report back.
The Minister of Justice was touched: Your Highness must have done this for me!
After all, if this matter is really investigated, most people in the Ministry of Justice will be held accountable, and it will be a mess and annoying.
The old emperor remained silent, and the people below became more and more uneasy. He ordered people to temporarily detain Song Qianhang, and no one from Prince Jing's mansion was allowed to leave the mansion. With the words "let's discuss it later", people's hearts sank to the bottom.
After the court session, the old emperor summoned many court ministers, who were all waiting outside the imperial study. Su Juan was called in, and Minister Mo of the Ministry of Revenue comforted her and told her not to mention the Pei family's affairs again, so as not to displease the emperor.
After all, the most important thing at the moment is to enthrone the Crown Princess. If His Majesty gets angry and the matter is put on hold, it will be more trouble than gain.
When Su Juan entered the imperial study, the old emperor was reading a memorial. The eunuch next to him had been sent away, leaving only the grandfather and grandson.
The old emperor raised his eyes and spoke in a cold voice, clearly displeased, "You are really brave today, daring to plead for those involved. Do you know that the crime they committed is considered treason?"
He stared at Su Juan with cold eyes. The Prince Jing's Mansion didn't treat her well, so why should she risk displeasing me and beg for mercy today?
Su Juan said slowly, "Grandfather, I just feel that since the matter has passed, the entire Pei family has passed away, leaving only an orphan. Prince Jing is also a son of a pitiful old friend. Why do you have to pursue an orphan and convict him today?"
The old emperor snorted coldly, "That's a crime of treason. The late emperor personally issued an edict to execute the entire family. Do you dare to plead for him?"
"Grandfather, I have also learned about the Pei family's case. The witnesses are unreliable and the physical evidence is incomplete. However, the late emperor implicated and convicted the family because of their in-laws, and even convicted a newborn baby. This is unacceptable."
With a "pop" sound!
The sound of the teacup breaking scared the ministers waiting outside.
What followed was the old emperor's furious voice.
"You are so bold! I have spoiled you so much that you have become lawless. The crimes committed by the Pei family are punishable by execution of the entire family, and even the nine clans will be punished. How dare you even question the late emperor!"
Minister Mo was so anxious that he was sweating profusely. What was wrong with this little Su? How come she was a princess but now acted so recklessly?
Just now in the court, His Majesty was clearly dissatisfied with her plea, and she even gave her several instructions, but now she dared to bring it up again.
Many court officials waiting outside were nervous and worried about Su Juan inside. This was the first time they saw His Majesty so angry with Princess Jinyang. Why bother making such unpleasant remarks over a case that had long passed?
King Han's eyes darkened. He really didn't expect that Su Juan would dare to plead for the Pei family again, and even question the decision of the late emperor. She did what she didn't dare to do back then.
There were crackling sounds coming from the imperial study. It was obvious that Su Juan had said something again, which caused the emperor to smash a bunch of things and even cursed and drove people away.
"Get out! Get out now!"
The door of the imperial study opened, and Su Juan walked out. Everyone gasped.
Su Juan had tea spilled on her head and two bloody marks on her neck, which was obviously caused by the broken pieces of teacup. His Majesty was really angry today and even resorted to violence.
&t;div tentadv>Su Juan's face was obviously not good. He bowed to the ministers in front of him and left in a hurry.
The court officials shook their heads repeatedly. Even if they were favored by the emperor, they could not withstand the emperor's anger. The love between grandfather and grandson had not even started, but now it was completely extinguished.
The Minister of Personnel took in everything in front of him and followed his two colleagues into the imperial study. The floor was in a mess, with teacups and snacks broken all over the floor, and messy memorials on the table wet with tea. The eunuchs were cleaning them up.
Several people looked at each other. They really didn't expect that His Majesty would be like this when he was angry. Although he had been angry before, he never smashed things. Now he even injured Princess Jinyang. It seems that Su Juan really touched His Majesty's sore spot this time.
The old emperor glanced at the messy memorials and the floor, his forehead twitching. This girl was so bold that she did whatever she wanted.
Seeing that the old emperor still had a calm expression, each minister became more nervous than the other.
On that day, the news that Su Juan pleaded for the orphan of the Pei family and Prince Jing, which displeased the emperor and injured him, spread widely in the palace. After a few hours, the news spread outside. In just half a day, everyone in the capital knew about it.
Princess Jinyang relied on her favor to disrespect the late emperor, pleaded for the rebels, and had a big quarrel with the emperor. The emperor was furious and beat Princess Jinyang. Now Princess Jinyang is confined to the princess's mansion to reflect on her mistakes and is not allowed to enter the palace without being summoned.
The next day, after finishing their official duties, Liu Miaoqing and others came with the intention of comforting Su Juan. However, they saw her lying on a rocking chair in the yard, basking in the sun and eating fruit. She looked so leisurely and did not look like she was under house arrest or punished at all.
Xie Xun was dumbfounded. People outside were saying that the emperor had beaten Princess Jinyang and had lost all his favor. Now he was under house arrest. How could this guy sit still?
Seeing several people coming, Su Juan waved and asked someone to greet them, smiling and slightly curved her eyes, "Why are you here?"
Liu Miaoqing sat down beside him. "I wanted to say something to comfort you, but now it seems that you are more tolerant than us."
Your Majesty did not get along with the Second Prince back then, so he naturally hated the Pei family. Now, his only granddaughter is pleading for him. I heard that she is even questioning the decision of the late emperor and wants to overturn the verdict. How can he not be angry?
But hitting someone is really too much.
Su Juan smiled, "After being busy for so long, I finally get to rest for two days in the mansion. This is something that no one else can ask for."
Shouldn't I enjoy it?
Liu Miaoqing almost laughed out loud. She pursed her lips and took the opportunity to rest for two days. This was indeed Ajuan's style.
Liu Xuan said, "I have found a doctor, who is waiting outside to check your injuries."
Su Juan blinked, "What injury?"
Liu Miaoqing said, "Didn't they say that His Majesty beat you? I heard that you even bled."
Hearing this, Su Juan lifted her long hair, pulled down her collar, and pointed at the two shallow bloodstains on her neck, "What are you talking about?"
Liu Miaoqing felt heartbroken when she saw the wound. The two bloodstains were very glaring on her fair skin.
Su Juan didn't care, "It's okay, it's just two scratches."
If you had come later, the injury would probably have healed completely.
Several people: "." You came at a really bad time.