Chapter 560 Some are happy, some are sad
After hearing this, Emperor Tianyuan felt even more satisfied with Concubine De's understanding and consideration. He walked over and took Concubine De's hand.
"My beloved concubine, there's no need to be so modest. You've always been diligent and have taken care of so many matters in the palace. How could I not know this? Let's go. I'm really bored staying in this imperial study all day long just thinking about drinking tea in your palace."
Upon hearing this, Concubine De blushed, and with a hint of shyness and joy, she quickly responded.
"I obey your command and thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."
Then, the two of them walked out side by side, followed by a group of palace maids and eunuchs, and the imperial guards cleared the way, heading towards Jing'an Palace.
When they arrived at Jing'an Palace, Concubine De personally served tea to Emperor Tianyuan.
"Your Majesty, this is your favorite tea. Try the one I brewed and see if it suits your taste."
Emperor Tianyuan took it and took a sip.
"My beloved concubine's cooking skills are still as good as ever."
Then he put down the teacup.
"My beloved, what do you think about the recent events of the Crown Prince?"
Upon hearing this, Defei spoke with a puzzled look on her face.
"Your Majesty, what happened to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"
Emperor Tianyuan looked at her face.
"What? You don't know?"
Defei was startled, but spoke calmly on the surface.
"Your Majesty, I stay in Jing'an Palace every day and have no idea what's going on outside. Did anything happen to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Tianyuan spoke again.
"Didn't the Second Prince tell you when he came to pay his respects? The Crown Prince is suspected of buying and selling official positions. Now my desk is piled high with petitions requesting the Crown Prince's removal."
Defei was shocked when she heard this.
"How could this be? I don't understand the affairs of the previous dynasty, but I can be said to have watched His Royal Highness the Crown Prince grow up. He has always been a diligent child. How could he do such a heartbreaking thing? Is there some misunderstanding here?"
Emperor Tianyuan saw that Concubine De did not seem to be lying, so he spoke in a deep voice.
"Then do you know? The evidence that the Crown Prince formed a clique to buy and sell official positions was found by the Second Prince."
Upon hearing this, Concubine De spoke hurriedly.
"How could it be A'yong? I've heard before that he and Lord Zhou were working on an important case for the Emperor. I never thought it would be related to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Your Majesty, is the evidence they found accurate? Don't wrongly accuse His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Tianyuan looked at Concubine De.
"You actually speak for the prince?"
Upon hearing this, Concubine De spoke hurriedly.
"I'm not speaking for the Crown Prince. I was simply shocked. Furthermore, I'm a dull-witted person. I just feel that His Royal Highness has already reached a high position and has always enjoyed the Emperor's trust and love. Buying and selling official positions and forming cliques for personal gain is something the Emperor most abhors. How could His Royal Highness knowingly commit such a crime?"
Emperor Tianyuan looked at Concubine De twice again.
"A few days ago, the Second Prince presented evidence against the Crown Prince in front of the entire court. I have ordered the Minister of Justice to imprison the Crown Prince in the Crown Prince's Mansion, and Duke Hua has been imprisoned in the Dali Temple's Sky Prison."
Upon hearing this, Concubine De stood up anxiously.
"Stupid, absolutely stupid. No matter how shocked Ayong was by the evidence, he should have calmed down and shown it to the emperor in private. How could he show it in front of the entire court? Your Majesty, Ayong was inconsiderate and should be punished. Your Majesty, please do not worry about my dignity. Punish me as I deserve. Don't let this useless guy get angry and ruin your health."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Tianyuan spoke in a deep voice.
"As a mother, you are willing to let him be punished."
Upon hearing this, Defei spoke helplessly.
"How could a mother bear to see her son punished? But he has embarrassed the emperor, so he is wrong and he deserves to be punished. Even if I feel sorry for him, as the emperor's concubine, I must consider the emperor's feelings first. As long as the emperor does not worry about this matter anymore, let alone punishing Ayong, even if it is to punish me, I am willing."
Emperor Tianyuan was silent for a moment while drinking his tea.
"Ayong has made great contributions to the investigation. I should reward him. How can I punish him? If I don't reward someone who has made great contributions, wouldn't I be a tyrant?"
Upon hearing this, Defei spoke considerately.
"Your Majesty, you are a king, so you will naturally distinguish between rewards and punishments. However, Ayong is not just a subject, he is also your son. As a subject, he should share your worries, do his job well, and make your heart at ease. However, as a son, he should understand your father's painstaking efforts."
Listening to Concubine De blaming Jun Moyong again and again, and always basing herself on her own feelings, Emperor Tianyuan spoke slowly, thinking that the Queen would only make things difficult for him.
"Indeed, you are the most caring among all the concubines."
When Concubine De saw that Emperor Tianyuan's expression had softened, she felt relieved. It was true that serving the emperor was like living with a tiger.
At this time, the palace maid came in and saluted.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Concubine Liang has woken up."
Upon hearing this, a smile suddenly appeared on Defei's face.
"Hurry up and ask the kitchen to bring over the food that Liang Cairen likes to eat."
Then he spoke to the emperor.
"Your Majesty, Concubine Liang has probably been longing to see you. I will accompany you."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Tianyuan nodded and stood up.
Defei accompanied him to the side hall where Concubine Liang lived and spoke very tactfully.
"Your Majesty, I will not go in to disturb you and Concubine Liang. Concubine Liang is young and this is her first pregnancy. Your Majesty must comfort her well."
Liang Cairen had already walked out of the hall with the support of Fuling.
"Your Majesty, you have finally come to see me."
He saluted again hurriedly.
"Your Highness, I pay my respects to you."
Emperor Tianyuan was naturally delighted to have a son in his old age, and he stepped forward to personally help Liang Cairen up.
"Since you're pregnant, don't worry about these empty formalities. Let's go. I'll have dinner with you today and stay with you tonight."
Upon hearing this, Liang Cairen's face was filled with joy.
"Yes, I thank you, Your Majesty."
However, the Queen's side was a completely different story. She returned to her chambers with a heavy heart. Faced with the Crown Prince's predicament, she was extremely anxious, but she was helpless.
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