Chapter 313 Emperor An is thinking of deposing the empress
Yue Fengcheng chatted with Canglang for a few words and was about to leave. After turning around and taking a few steps, he seemed to remember something: "Oh, by the way, where is Commander Jin? Why haven't I seen him these days?"
Canglang was annoyed: "I was saying that. Wasn't there a case in the yamen where the governor was withholding tribute? He went to investigate, but I don't know where he got to. I sent someone to send a letter about the governor being injured. I don't know if he received it."
Yue Fengcheng didn't think much of it when he heard this. The Privy Council was in charge of the review and interrogation of some officials in the court. Emperor An would also hand over many cases that were difficult for the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple to Xiao Yan and others. Jinyun and Canglang were Xiao Yan's most trusted people, and they often went out of the capital on business in the past.
Yue Fengcheng said, "I guess Commander Jin is busy, and the Governor is injured, so you will have to worry about the Privy Council's affairs."
Canglang sighed, "I just hope that the Governor gets better soon, and that the Lu family can have some peace during this time."
The two talked for a few more words before Yue Fengcheng left.
After everyone left, Canglang ordered his men to guard the outer room, and he turned around and went back to Heli Hall. Tianqing had already gotten up from the bed, and Tang Ning was also standing beside him.
When Canglang came in, he asked, "Has he left?"
"Let's go. Judging from the look on his face, he must have believed it." Canglang said.
Tang Ning frowned. This Yue Fengcheng was even more difficult to deal with than Xiao Yan had said before. When he came in just now, he had been looking behind the gauze curtain. If it weren't for Tian Qing's disguise, he might have really seen through the flaws.
Tang Ning said to Cang Lang, "Send someone to keep an eye on him. Don't be careless."
Canglang nodded.
Tang Ning said, "I will be going to the academy starting tomorrow. The people there have urged me several times. If I stay in the mansion all the time, I will attract attention."
"Then I will accompany the girl." Canglang said.
Tang Ning thought for a moment and said, "Don't go. My brother is injured, and you should be with him. Besides, you have to deal with the affairs of the Privy Council. Just let Tianqing take a few secret guards to follow me secretly. I will bring Hang Li and Yue Jian with me openly."
Like Yuejian and Lingyin, they are both female secret guards under Xiao Yan. Lingyin has been staying in the villa on the outskirts of the city to take care of the old man. This time when Xiao Yan left Beijing, he transferred Yuejian over as well and left her with Tang Ning.
Tang Ning rejected Ling Yin before because he felt that he had no use for such a powerful person, but the more he learned during this period, the more he realized the turbulent situation in the capital.
Being in the vortex and being involved in Xiao Yan's karma, she would not be so arrogant as to think that no one pays attention to her as before. The more eyes fall on her, the more dangerous she will be.
Xiao Yan is not in the capital, and she will never let herself get into danger, let alone drag Xiao Yan down.
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Not long after Yue Fengcheng left Heli Hall, a secret guard handed a letter to Emperor An. Emperor An opened it, took a look at it, and smiled.
"This Xiao Yan is indeed more sensible than others."
Eunuch Feng stood aside with a slight glint in his eyes. Although he didn't know what was written in the letter, Emperor An was obviously in a good mood.
Eunuch Feng echoed, "Lord Xiao is the most considerate and loyal to Your Majesty. Your Majesty doesn't know that when those crazy horses suddenly rushed over that night, I was scared silly. If Lord Xiao hadn't protected Your Majesty and kicked me in the process, I'm afraid I would have lost my life."
Upon hearing this, Emperor An recalled the dangerous night and said with emotion, "Xiao Yan is loyal, but it's a pity that he is a eunuch. Otherwise, I could have made him a marquis..."
When Eunuch Feng heard this, he just remained silent.
He knew Emperor An too well. Even though he kept saying that he regretted Xiao Yan's disability, if Xiao Yan was really a normal person, like the other court officials, Emperor An probably wouldn't be as confident in using him as he is now.
Emperor An had just casually sighed and put it out of his mind in an instant. He lowered his head and looked at what was written on the back of the letter, his eyes getting a little colder.
"The Lu family is still restless. Even the Fourth Prince, now crippled, dares to instigate Xiao Yan to seize control of the four battalions outside the capital."
He did casually say that day that he wanted to give the power to mobilize the four battalions outside the capital to Xiao Yan, but he realized afterwards that this was inappropriate. Fortunately, Grand Tutor Liang and others stopped him at that time, and Xiao Yan was also knowledgeable and sensible and did not have any thoughts about it at all.
But his son, who had a falling out with the Lu family, actually wanted to find Xiao Yan?
The letter said that the Fourth Prince had tried to curry favor with Xiao Yan and the Princess of Yiyang County, but was instead angrily driven out of the palace by them. Emperor An stroked the letter and asked, "Did the Fourth Prince make a fool of himself outside a few days ago?"
Eunuch Feng heard this and whispered, "I heard that someone accidentally saw his ugly appearance..."
"What an ugly sight!"
Emperor An sneered. He had people everywhere in the capital. Moreover, the incident of the Fourth Prince falling into the toilet had caused a lot of uproar, and the whole capital was laughing at the royal family.
Emperor An crumpled the letter in his hand into a ball and threw it into the lampshade beside him.
"The Empress has been a poor parent. She has failed to discipline and appease the Fourth Prince, allowing him to repeatedly commit misdeeds and bring shame upon himself. I am sending someone to Fengxi Palace to take the Empress's Phoenix Seal and fine her for six months. I am also letting Consort Shu and Consort Yu temporarily assume management of the six palaces."
"Tell the Queen that if she fails to teach the Fourth Prince well and brings shame to the Imperial Family, she will be forced to resign as Empress Dowager."
Eunuch Feng was shocked when he heard this.
Your Majesty, are you thinking of deposing the queen?
Emperor An felt a dull pain in his head, and as he recalled the events in the court, he became filled with anger. He asked irritably, "Where's the golden elixir today?"
Eunuch Feng hurriedly said, "It has been delivered. I will fetch it right away."
He turned and went to the back room, and came back with the box containing the golden elixir in a moment. After handing it to Emperor An, he watched as Emperor An took it, leaned back on the dragon throne with his eyes closed, a blush welling up on his pale face, and as he opened his clothes to reveal his bony chest, he took a long, comfortable breath.
Eunuch Feng's eyes flickered as he whispered, "Your Majesty, which lady would you like to accompany you?"
Emperor An's face was rosy and he felt as vigorous as a dragon and a tiger.
"Princess Xuanshun and Concubine Qin."
"yes."
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"You said His Majesty wants to take back my Phoenix Seal?!"
Queen Lu looked at the person who came to announce the decree with disbelief on her face.
She didn't mind a six-month salary deduction, as she didn't need that little bit of money. But taking back the Phoenix Seal... Was Emperor An crazy?!
The eunuch was also a servant in the presence of the emperor. Seeing the shock and anger that could not be concealed on Empress Lu's face, he looked at her with his eyes and nose.
"That is His Majesty's decree. The Fourth Prince has been causing trouble repeatedly lately, bringing disgrace to the Royal Family. His Majesty is furious and has ordered the Empress to hand over the power of the Six Palaces to Consort Shu and Consort Yu temporarily, so that she can focus more on the Fourth Prince and properly discipline and educate him."
"Taking back the Phoenix Seal this time is just a small punishment, but if it happens again, the punishment will be the position of Empress."
After he finished announcing his will, he bowed respectfully and said:
"I am merely delivering His Majesty's orders. Please forgive me, Your Majesty. As for the Phoenix Seal..."
Empress Lu's eyes went dark, and anger built up in her chest. She pinched her palms tightly to prevent herself from fainting, but she could not disobey the order in front of all the palace servants.
"Jinzhi, take the Phoenix Seal."
Jinzhi took the Phoenix Seal with trembling hands and gave it to the eunuch. The eunuch then bowed and said:
"Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty. I will take my leave now."
After everyone left, the area in front of Fengxi Palace became deserted. Queen Lu, who had been holding on, couldn't help but stagger.
"Your Highness!" Jinzhi hurriedly supported her, and said in a trembling voice, "Your Highness, are you okay? His Majesty... How could he take your Phoenix Seal..."
That phoenix seal is the Empress’s token of trust!
"Why can't he? He wants to depose the queen!"
Queen Lu felt blood in her throat and her teeth ached from biting.
She had always known that Emperor An disliked her, but due to his family background, he had been respectful to her over the years. However, ever since she had a rift with the Lu family, Emperor An had become increasingly indifferent to her and her son. Now that he knew that they had fallen out with the Lu family and had lost their support, he didn't even spare them the last bit of face they had.
Queen Lu pinched Jinzhi's arm so hard that even the strong Jinzhi turned pale with pain.
We can't wait any longer. If we wait any longer, there will be no hope at all!
Queen Lu gritted her teeth and decided to capture Song Tangning as soon as possible and tie Xiao Yan to the same boat as her and her son. And Xie Tianyong, he actually wanted to depose her.
Queen Lu's face was gloomy.
She didn't want to take any risks, but he didn't care about the relationship between husband and wife.
Since he wants to destroy her, then don't blame her for being ruthless! !
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