Chapter 568 Encounter in the Imperial Garden
When Concubine Liang saw that Concubine De's face had darkened, she quickly stood up and bowed to apologize.
"Ruxia is wrong. Aunt, please calm down. Aunt, we haven't been able to meet the Queen recently, and Ruxia is worried."
Seeing this, Concubine De stepped forward and helped her up.
"Come, sit down and talk, Ruxia, you have to trust me. I've said I'll definitely keep you safe."
Liang Ruxia then nodded.
"Aunt, Ruxia naturally believes in you, but Ruxia is stupid and afraid of being a burden to you."
Upon hearing this, Defei looked at her and spoke.
"Don't worry, I've already sent someone to keep an eye on Fengyi Palace. The Queen can't possibly take it seriously and stay indoors all day. She'll have to go out eventually."
And at this time in Fengyi Palace.
The queen has lost a lot of weight.
The Queen sat on the main seat in Fengyi Palace, gently rubbing her temples, her brows revealing deep worry and fatigue.
Ever since Crown Prince Jun Moxu got into trouble, she could hardly sleep at night or rest during the day, trying her best to find a way out for her son.
Nanny Su looked at the queen with heartache in her eyes.
"Your Majesty, you can't go on like this. You've been locked up in your room for several days. Let's take things one step at a time. The ministers are already pleading for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. With so many ministers pleading for mercy, the Emperor can't just sit back and watch. Your Majesty, what you need to do now is take care of yourself. Otherwise, if you collapse, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will be even more..."
The Queen spoke tiredly.
"I understand the logic behind this, but Madam, facing such overwhelming evidence, it's really hard to expect the Emperor to consider that little bit of friendship and turn the tide."
White House.
Jun Moye looked at the list left by Jun Moyong in his hand.
"Qing Gu."
Qinggu stepped forward and saluted respectfully.
"master."
Jun Moye handed the list to Qinggu.
"Pick out two of them and have our people send evidence of their corruption and bribery to the Dali Temple."
Upon hearing this, Qing Gu reached out and took the list.
"yes."
Then he looked up at Jun Moye.
"Master, the Second Prince has been coming here too frequently lately. I've even noticed someone is following him. Could you please remind him?"
Jun Moye pondered for a moment before speaking.
"No need. I think it must be someone from the Hua family. There is no wall that is impenetrable in this world. The prince's affairs are related to us and will be discovered sooner or later. Only when Jun Moyong is in the open will Brother Qingrui be safe."
Qinggu nodded upon hearing this.
"I understand, but my master is more thoughtful."
As the Dali Temple received evidence of corruption and bribery by the two officials and presented it to Emperor Tianyuan, the Emperor, who was already upset about the crown prince, was furious. He publicly ordered the two officials to be stripped of their official hats, their property confiscated, and demoted to commoners.
All the civil and military officials in the court were horrified. It was obvious that anyone who pleaded for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would be in trouble. After being an official for so many years, who could really have a clean hand?
For a time, the ministers who pleaded for the prince were under pressure from the Hua family and the prince. They were also afraid that if they helped the prince they would be the next to be dismissed from office and have their property confiscated, so a lot of them had to pretend to be sick and not attend court.
Some people even resigned from their official positions on the grounds of returning home.
The queen was even more anxious when she received the news from the previous dynasty.
Haven't eaten for a day.
He went to the imperial study to ask for an audience several times, but was avoided by Emperor Tianyuan.
Today, I came to the imperial study again.
Zhao Ping spoke respectfully and helplessly.
"Empress, the Emperor has been in a difficult situation lately. His lips are peeling from the inflammation. Please go back. If the Emperor has a solution, he will certainly meet with you."
Upon hearing this, the queen's eyes were filled with despair, and she knelt down at the door of the imperial study.
"Then I will kneel here and wait until the Emperor is willing to see me."
Seeing this, Zhao Ping went into the imperial study again.
"Your Majesty, the Empress is kneeling at the door and refuses to leave."
Emperor Tianyuan suddenly dropped the brush he was using to review memorials.
"Why………"
After a long silence, he finally spoke.
"Go, tell the Queen that no matter what, as a father, I will protect the Crown Prince's life. I understand her feelings, and I want her to understand my dilemma."
Zhao Ping hurried out upon hearing this.
"Empress, the Emperor said that no matter what, he will protect the Crown Prince's life and let you go back to rest."
Upon hearing this, the queen looked at the imperial study in shock. It turned out that he was already planning to depose the crown prince.
"emperor………"
Zhao Ping spoke hurriedly.
"Your Majesty, the Emperor has been worried about the Crown Prince's affairs recently. Two ministers have been accused of corruption and bribery these past few days, and the Emperor has directly ordered the confiscation of their property. Your Majesty, the Emperor is concerned about his friendship with you. If you continue to make trouble like this, the Emperor will be in even greater trouble."
Although the words were simple, they contained a profound meaning. Nanny Su, who was listening beside them, understood it all and hurried to support the queen.
"Your Majesty, let's go back first. The Emperor is wise and will definitely make a wise decision."
Upon hearing this, the Queen had no choice but to follow Nanny Su and leave.
A place far away from the imperial study.
Nanny Su spoke in a low voice.
"Your Highness, you've been begging the Emperor for several days straight. If you continue like this, I'm afraid it will only backfire. The weather is nice today, so why don't I accompany you to the Imperial Garden for a walk to relax and unwind? Who knows, maybe you can come up with a solution."
The queen's face was filled with sorrow.
"Madam, someone is behind this. Just when the ministers were pleading for the Crown Prince, someone was investigated. Moreover, the evidence came so quickly. Look, now those who support the Crown Prince and are friendly with the Hua family are either sick or resigning and returning home. I'm afraid I can't break this situation."
Nanny Su helped the queen walk towards the imperial garden, and her eyes were filled with heartache when she saw the queen's exhausted look.
"My lady, please take care of your own body."
In the Imperial Garden, Concubine De and Lady Liang were watching fish by the pond.
A palace maid walked up to Concubine De and whispered something.
A smile appeared on Concubine De's face.
He raised his hand and threw some fish food into the water.
Looking at the fish rushing over to compete for the food, Concubine De spoke in a low voice.
"Ruxia, the big fish is coming."
Upon hearing this, Liang Ruxia glanced at Concubine De, a hint of nervousness flashing in her eyes.
"Ruxia knows."
When the Queen and Nanny Su arrived at the Imperial Garden, they saw Concubine De and Concubine Yang talking and laughing.
Nanny Su reminded them unhappily.
"Your Majesty, it's Consort De and Lady Liang. They are quite proud of themselves."
The queen glanced at the edge of the fish pond.
"Forget it, just get out of the way."
Nanny Su spoke unwillingly after hearing this.
"Your Majesty, you are the Queen, why are you hiding from them?"
The queen shook her head slightly when she heard this.
"I don't want to cause any more trouble at this critical moment. Let them be. Let's go."
However, Concubine De had already seen the Queen.
Shouted loudly.
"Her Majesty the Queen."
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