The emperor had just finished discussing matters with his ministers when He Liming rushed in to report that he had reported to the emperor the discussions about Yue Fei that had taken place on the streets of Tokyo that day.
Upon reading this, Zhao Huan immediately frowned.
This is clearly a deliberate fabrication.
Some people's resentment towards Yue Fei far exceeded Zhao Huan's imagination.
This will ruin Yue Fei's reputation!
He Liming said, "Your Majesty, the person who was making such a big fuss in the restaurant is named Li Shun. He is a scholar and has been brought back to the Imperial City Guard for questioning. He said that he also heard it from others and that he could not find any further information. Your Majesty, please forgive him!"
Zhao Huan said, "There's no smoke without fire. Is it possible to find this Liu family member?"
“We have already launched a city-wide search.”
"Find Liu! Send word down that if she can't be found in the capital, search elsewhere. Mobilize the entire Imperial City Guard to search. Dig three feet into the ground and find this Liu!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
He Liming was astonished. Recently, the most talked-about topic in the capital was the emperor's punishment of Yue Fei. The Censorate had already imprisoned him, and it was said that the emperor intended to severely punish Yue Fei.
But now it seems that, for the sake of Yue Fei's reputation, the emperor did not hesitate to mobilize the Imperial Guards from all over the country.
How will the emperor deal with Yue Fei?
He Liming then thought again that this matter was no longer just about Yue Fei's reputation, but also about Princess Yifu's reputation and the royal family's honor!
The perpetrator remains unknown.
"This humble servant takes his leave!"
He Liming turned and left, but he still had someone he suspected.
Recently, Yue Fei has been in the eye of the storm, and the one who has shown the most hatred for Yue Fei is Qin Hui!
Of course, He Liming only dared to think about it. Qin Hui was the Military Commissioner, a minister in the emperor's court. Without concrete evidence, he would never make such a claim.
Zhao Huan didn't think about it any further. He had already figured out how to handle Yue Fei, and what he cared about most now was Han Chenchen.
Having just finished his work, Zhao Huan couldn't wait to head towards Han Chenchen's bedroom.
When he arrived at Han Chenchen's Xichen Palace, he saw Princess Yifu, Zhao Yuanzhu, chatting and laughing with Han Chenchen inside.
Zhao Huan said, "Ahem, Ninth Sister is back, but she didn't even say she came to see me first!"
Zhao Yuanzhu quickly stood up, bowed to Zhao Huan, and said, "I only came here because I heard that my sister-in-law is pregnant. Your Majesty is as magnanimous as the sky and will certainly not hold a grudge against a little woman like me."
Zhao Huan looked at Zhao Yuanzhu with great affection. Zhao Huan had thirty-four younger sisters, but only twenty-one of them were still alive.
Perhaps because Zhao Ji did too many terrible things, Zhao Huan had more than a dozen younger sisters who either died young or died prematurely.
Of all his younger sisters, Zhao Huan's favorite is Zhao Yuanzhu.
Zhao Yuanzhu has a very good personality; she is innocent and cheerful, gentle, smart, and well-behaved.
Zhao Huan's heart melted at Zhao Yuanzhu's words, and he laughed, "You're so good with your little mouth, I can't out-argue you."
"When did you get back? Did Yue Yun and Yue Lin come back?"
"They're all back."
"Um, Ninth Sister, about Yue Fei..."
"Your Majesty, I know, you don't need to say it."
Han Chenchen, watching the brother and sister who were originally on a blind date and were about to kill their conversation, quickly said, "Your Majesty, when will that chili pepper you mentioned be ready? I really want to eat it!"
Eat, eat, eat! You just ate three chicken drumsticks! Four pig's feet! I even brought you half a pound of beef, are you a pig?!
She complained inwardly, but outwardly remained amicable: "Chili peppers take at least two months to grow. If you want to eat them, you'll have to wait a while. Besides, you're pregnant, so you can't eat spicy food."
"What about the potatoes and sweet potatoes you mentioned?"
"Then we'll have to wait at least two more months. By late September, when the weather gets cooler, I'll roast it for you."
Han Chenchen seemed unwilling to give up: "Then what should we eat now?"
"Didn't you just finish eating two big pork knuckles? Oh, I mean, didn't you just finish eating two pig's trotters?"
"But I'm still hungry!"
Zhao Huan waved helplessly, and Shao Chengzhang immediately ran over: "Your Majesty, I will go and inform the kitchen right away."
Zhao Yuanzhu laughed from the side, "It seems that sister-in-law is going to give birth to a big, healthy boy!"
After spending some time with Han Chenchen, Zhao Huan took Zhao Yuanzhu out of the palace and headed towards the Censorate.
Yue Fei was imprisoned in the Censorate, or more accurately, placed in solitary confinement.
Since the Censorate has not yet formally declared Yue Fei guilty, he cannot be imprisoned in the imperial prison.
Upon learning of the emperor's arrival, Qin Hui dismissed his attendants and arranged for the emperor and Princess Yifu to meet Yue Fei.
Zhao Huan did not go in; he and Qin Hui stood outside, waiting for Zhao Yuanzhu to go in.
Zhao Huan was drinking tea outside when he realized that this moment was somewhat similar to history.
Qin Hui has turned against Yue Fei!
However, they didn't use lethal force.
Because the emperor wouldn't let Yue Fei die, Yue Fei wouldn't die.
Qin Hui's reputation has become somewhat polarized these past few days, with some praising his integrity and uprightness while others condemn him as a treacherous minister.
Qin Hui was a competent politician; he ignored all the criticism.
When Zhao Yuanzhu came out, Zhao Huan saw that there were tear stains on her face that she had just wiped away, and knew that she had been crying inside.
After all, she was a woman, and her heart was very soft. Her husband had committed a serious crime and his life was uncertain. Anyone would feel the same way. She had already done very well.
Zhao Huan then left with Zhao Yuanzhu, and Qin Hui said from behind, "Respectfully seeing off Your Majesty."
Along the way, Zhao Huan said, "I have arranged for people to tidy up the Prince Consort's residence. From now on, you can stay in the capital city. When you are bored, come to the palace to see me."
"Um."
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