The moment Xiu Guiren was chosen to enter the palace, she was arrogant. However, several months passed before she saw Zhou Beichen again. It was still under such circumstances. Thinking of Shen Nian'an, she felt that in this palace, if you don't fight or compete, you will be nothing and be trampled and bullied by others.
The next day.
Zhou Beichen and Zhou Zeyun left early. Zhou Zhaonuan was just a little girl after all. In that dynasty, she could go to the throne when she wanted to and not go to the throne when she didn't want to. Because of Zhou Beichen's pressure and Zhou Zhaonuan's own reasons, some ministers were angry but dared not speak out. They sulked every day and felt like they were suffocating to death.
Today, General Ye finally couldn't stand Zhou Zhaonuan's inconsistent way of attending court. Since ancient times, it has been a tolerance given to women to attend court. Now, how can she be so nonchalant? It is simply insubordination and she does not take the emperor seriously.
Therefore, when Deshun shouted, "If you have something to report, please come forward. If not, please leave the court," General Ye was the first to stand up. His expression was neither sad nor happy, and his words were neither humble nor arrogant.
"Your Majesty, I submit that Princess Chang'an, now that she has become the Princess Regent, should no longer be as spoiled and willful as before. Those in high positions should be concerned for the people. Since you have taken this position, you must not act so recklessly. Since ancient times, no official has dared to be so absent-minded during the morning court session. Your Majesty, please punish her, otherwise it will only encourage Princess Chang'an's arrogance."
After thinking for a moment, someone from the Censorate stood up and said in a resounding voice, "I second the motion."
Shen Nian'an thought about it and actually felt that his granddaughter's behavior was indeed a bit too much. Knowing that the emperor would protect her, he thought about it and stood up. What he said not only left room for maneuver, but also took Zhou Zhaonuan's interests into consideration.
"Your Majesty, I report that Princess Chang'an's actions are indeed inappropriate. If Your Majesty does not issue an order to punish her, it will surely embolden her arrogance."
Even Shen Zishan couldn't stand it. General Ye stroked his beard and kept shaking his head, relying on his status as a veteran of three dynasties.
Zhou Beichen was in the upper position, and he raised his eyebrows. To be honest, he let his daughter go to court just to let her grow her wings and help the prince in the future. From then on, he would hand over the country to his son and daughter.
However, Shen Zishan's words made him a little confused. He was so blatantly impeaching his granddaughter. Wasn't he afraid that he would really deal with Zhou Zhaonuan in a fit of rage?
"Your Majesty, Lord Shen is absolutely right."
General Ye did not miss any useful information. Zhou Beichen laughed faintly, his voice was not loud, low and deep, which frightened many ministers. In their impression, whenever the emperor laughed at the morning court, there would always be a few people who would be unlucky. Just when they were about to get scared, they suddenly remembered that Princess Chang'an was impeached by so many people. They thought that the emperor must be really angry.
Shen Zishan nodded solemnly, knelt down on the spot, and spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly, as if it was true.
"This old minister requests that the princess be confined to Yingyue Pavilion for a year or two to reflect on her mistakes."
As soon as these words were spoken, the hall exploded instantly. It was just house arrest?
This is too light.
General Ye's expression suddenly changed. He was the first to be unwilling, and he kowtowed repeatedly, "Your Majesty, please stop pampering Princess Chang'an like this. If this continues, it will definitely not be a good thing."
General Ye is the father of the late queen. When he learned that his daughter had done such a wrong thing and was executed, he only blamed himself for not teaching his daughter well. Now, seeing Zhou Beichen doting on Zhou Zhaonuan so much, he was afraid that it would bring a bad influence to the entire dynasty.
General Ye knocked his head and kept muttering, "I used to spoil my daughter so much, from childhood to adulthood, that after she married the emperor, she made so many mistakes. I am grateful that your majesty has been so magnanimous and spared my life. Your Majesty, I just don't want Princess Chang'an to follow in my daughter's footsteps..."
General Ye spoke with sorrow, "Your Majesty, I know I overstepped my bounds today, but my loyalty to you has never wavered."
After a while, General Ye's forehead was bleeding. Zhou Beichen had always respected Ye Chouxiu. At this moment, he couldn't bear it and closed his eyes, and gave Deshun a look.
Deshun trotted down quickly and tried his best to help Ye Chouxiu up after his emotions calmed down a little.
Zhou Beichen straightened his expression and spoke.
"Lord Ye, you're worrying too much this time. Princess Chang'an has been absent from court for three days and two days, and I have allowed it. Some time ago, she was ordered to deal with the brothel. As for today, she stayed up all night with Concubine Hui. I thought she was a girl, so I wanted to let her sleep a little longer. As for what Lord Ye said, I believe you are worrying too much. Nuannuan has been with me since she was a child. I believe I have never spoiled her. In the past, when she made mistakes, I never let her off easily. So Lord Ye, don't worry, Nuannuan will not follow in... the footsteps of others."
"But, Your Majesty..."
Ye Chouxiu opened his mouth, looking like he wanted to argue. Zhou Beichen quickly raised his hand and gave orders loudly.
"Deshun, go find a sedan chair. General Ye is injured. Send him back to the palace and ask the imperial physician to treat him. He can return to court tomorrow. As for Princess Chang'an, if she is at fault, then I am also at fault. Therefore, for the time being, apart from attending court, let her attend meetings and handle state affairs in Xuanzheng Hall. She is not allowed to leave the palace without my permission."
Deshun: “…”
Well, this can be considered a punishment.
The ministers below: “…”
That is, it can no longer be described as dumbfounded. This kind of differential treatment and this way of punishing people cannot be tolerated by any criminal law. This is not punishment, it is clearly empowerment.
On the way to Xuan Zheng Hall, Zhou Zhaonuan met the delicate and graceful Concubine Xiu.
The moment she saw Zhou Zhaonuan, her eyes rolled around several times, and suddenly an idea came to her mind. The two of them looked at each other, and when their eyes met, Concubine Xiu quickly lowered her head and leaned forward.
"I greet Princess Chang'an. May the princess live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years!"
Over the years, Zhou Beichen has given Zhou Zhaonuan a lot of confidence. She respects these girls, but she won't let them bully her. Nodding slightly, Zhou Zhaonuan said nonchalantly, "Get up."
I turned around and was about to leave. To be honest, since I came back from the brothels outside.
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