Chapter 292 Asking the Emperor to Calm Down
When the ministers heard the words "hiding place", they whispered to each other.
"Prime Minister Tang wouldn't really withhold military rations, would he?"
"That's hard to say. After all, he's been so powerful since he became the Prime Minister!"
"Since Little Phoenix said so, it's almost certain."
.......
Little Phoenix looked at Tang Zhongxu's unrepentant expression and rushed down to kick him on the spot.
Then, he yelled at Tang Zhongxu, who was lying on the ground, "I told you to be stubborn, you deserve to be punished!"
"You are just a small-time prime minister. Master Feng doesn't even take you seriously."
"If it weren't for seeking justice for the soldiers at the border, I wouldn't have come to this unlucky place."
Tang Zhongxu was kicked to the ground by Xiao Fenghuang, and immediately covered his bruised mouth and screamed.
"Ouch, murder."
"Your Majesty, please have this divisive phoenix arrested."
"I am truly wronged!"
.......
Xiao Junze looked at the scene in front of him, and the veins on his forehead throbbed.
The first day of the Lunar New Year is supposed to be a day to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new. Such a commotion is not a good sign.
He rubbed his swollen and painful brow and roared, "Shut up!"
With this roar, the hall fell into silence...
Xiao Junze looked at the little phoenix flapping its wings and suddenly thought of the letter he received a few days ago.
General Chu mentioned in the letter that the food supplies for the Beiyu army disappeared overnight and appeared in Dayan’s military camp.
He also expressed his gratitude to the "mysterious man" for his kindness, otherwise the soldiers would have gone hungry.
So, General Chu was hinting that someone was withholding military rations...
At that time, he was only happy about Beiyu losing the grain and did not understand the meaning of it.
Now it seems that the "mysterious person" who does good deeds is this phoenix.
......
Little Phoenix glanced at Jiang Ruo secretly, a smug gleam in her eyes.
Sister, I did a good job, didn’t I?
Jiang Ruo secretly gave Xiao Fenghuang a thumbs up.
The Queen Mother and the Empress looked at each other and gnashed their teeth in hatred.
This phoenix didn't come to cause trouble earlier or later, but had to wait until the first day of the New Year to make trouble. It must have come to cause trouble on purpose!
The Queen Mother felt a sharp pain in her head...
Oh no, my headache comes back again.
She glared at Little Phoenix fiercely, then said to Aunt Xia beside her, "Help me up."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Nanny Xia responded and quickly helped the Empress Dowager up.
Standing up with the help of Nanny Xia, the Queen Mother said to Xiao Junze, "Your Majesty, the sight of blood is taboo on New Year's Day!"
"I am tired, so I will go back to my bedroom first."
"Your son and your concubine respectfully bid farewell to your mother." Xiao Junze, the queen and several concubines saluted.
Upon seeing this, everyone knelt down and shouted in unison: "Your humble servants and your humble servants... respectfully bid farewell to the Empress Dowager."
The Queen Mother, supported by Nanny Xia, left the banquet hall with a gloomy face.
Tang Zhongxu, who was lying on the ground, took advantage of this gap and turned his head to look at Xiao Mocheng for help.
Your Highness, please save me!
However, Xiao Mocheng, who stood up to see the empress dowager off, ignored Tang Zhongxu.
The moment Xiao Junze turned around, he did not miss Tang Zhongxu's subtle movement, and he immediately understood.
The prince was so calm, it must be because Tang Zhongxu didn't have any evidence against him...
Although it is taboo to see blood on the first day of the Lunar New Year, we cannot just let this matter go.
Xiao Junze sneered, walked down from above, and kicked Tang Zhongxu hard.
Tang Zhongxu was kicked and fell to the side, then he endured the pain and crawled to Xiao Junze's feet.
He leaned his forehead against the ground and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, please calm down, Your Majesty, please calm down..."
Xiao Junze flicked his sleeves, stood with his hands behind his back, and shouted sternly, "Calm down?"
"How can I calm the anger in my heart?"
"The border is bitterly cold, and while the soldiers are guarding the border, they also have to endure the pain of missing their families..."
"How dare you withhold their rations."
"I tell you, even if I kill you a thousand times, it will not quench my wrath."
Tang Zhongxu kowtowed and tried to argue: "Your Majesty, your humble servant, your humble servant..."
Since Tang Zhongxu took office as prime minister, he has formed cliques and factions while suppressing many ministers openly and secretly.
At this moment, none of the ministers present stood up to speak for him.
The ministers of the same faction were afraid of being dragged into the water, and the ministers who were suppressed were eager to see Tang Zhongxu punished...
Xiao Junze lowered his eyes and looked at Tang Zhongxu, who was kneeling and kowtowing at his feet. He said in a sharp tone, "I will give you one chance to voluntarily hand over the withheld military rations."
"Otherwise, I will execute the entire Tang family..."
Was it Tang Zhongxu himself who withheld military rations, or was he instructed to do so by the crown prince?
Withholding military rations is only the first step. Will they recruit soldiers and horses next? They are plotting a rebellion.
What a courage!
Xiao Junze looked at Xiao Mocheng coldly again.
Prince...you are involved in this matter.
However, now is not the time to depose the prince. It will not be too late to deal with him after getting rid of Xiao Chengjin.
When Tang Zhongxu heard the words "whole family will be executed", his face turned pale with fright.
He wiped the sweat from his forehead, not daring to argue any further. He said guiltily, "Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. I was just momentarily bewildered."
"Your Majesty, please consider that this is my first offense and give me a chance to make amends."
"I am willing to hand over all the property in my palace and personally take the withheld military rations to the soldiers guarding the border... to make amends."
Jiang Ruo's eyes lit up when he heard this.
What a great trick to “lose money to avoid disaster”, then I’ll satisfy you!
But you have to hand over your belongings to me.
After all, my Xiaofeng also needs money for running errands.
She secretly winked at Little Phoenix: Your mission is completed, let’s see what to do!
The little phoenix blinked and understood what he meant.
At this moment, a cry of pain suddenly sounded in the hall.
Tang Shihuan turned pale, clutching her abdomen as she collapsed into Xiao Mocheng's arms. "Your Highness, my stomach hurts so much. I'm afraid it's your child... woo woo."
Xiao Mocheng's expression changed, and he pretended to be at a loss and shouted, "Imperial Physician, quickly go and call the Imperial Physician..."
Sheng Yunshao: “….”
Why are you calling for the imperial physician? Can't you see such a great doctor sitting here?
Seeing this, the queen felt that her opportunity had come.
No matter what, the prime minister's in-laws cannot fall now, otherwise her son will be implicated.
It's just the withholding of military rations. There's no fighting or casualties on the border...
The queen, supported by her maid, ran down from the upper position with an anxious look on her face.
"Crown Princess, what's wrong with you?"
"Oh my, this is the grandson I've been waiting for..."
As she spoke, the queen suddenly caught a glimpse of Sheng Yunshao sitting there.
She shouted in panic, "Divine Doctor Yun, please quickly show this to the Crown Princess. You must save this imperial grandson of mine."
Sheng Yunshao didn't even glance at them, and said expressionlessly, "She was emotionally unstable, frightened, and had a miscarriage."
"Just go to the Imperial Hospital and get some pregnancy-preserving medicine."
Although the queen was a little unhappy, she still nodded to express her gratitude.
She came to Xiao Junze with a frown on her face, bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the Crown Princess is pregnant with our grandson..."
Xiao Junze glanced at the queen, a hint of sarcasm flashing in his eyes.
He naturally knew what the queen was thinking.
After a moment's silence, he said in a deep voice, "Crown Prince, quickly take the Crown Princess back to the East Palace to recuperate."
Xiao Mocheng supported Tang Shihuan in his arms, stood up and said to Xiao Junze, "Thank you, father. I will take my leave."
The Queen took two steps forward and anxiously warned, "Make sure to protect the baby in the Crown Princess's womb."
Xiao Mocheng nodded solemnly, then hurriedly left the banquet hall holding Tang Shihuan.
The moment he left the banquet hall, he felt alive again.
Xiao Mocheng lowered his eyes and looked at Tang Shihuan, a trace of contempt flashing in his eyes.
Fortunately, this incident today did not implicate me.
It seems that my father-in-law will take all the responsibility on himself.
As for how the emperor deals with his father-in-law, what does it have to do with him?
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