Chapter 334 Half Calculation
Knowing that this matter is not easy to get involved in, those who were not named by him must be feeling very lucky. Who would be willing to go back on their own initiative?
Only Zhao Aiqing!
The secret guards did not have the opportunity to get too close, so they did not know how the three adults discussed how to deal with the matter, but this was not important to the emperor, because they would naturally report the results to him.
What he was more concerned about was the origin and truth of the so-called rumor.
Even though he had learned from his beloved son that the so-called "rumor" was not a rumor but a fact, he still wanted to know the details.
The emperor's secret guards were quite capable. They had already collected all the information and reported it to him.
The more he listened, the uglier the emperor's expression became.
His son tried to clear himself of all the wrong things, but the truth was not so.
For him, the simple word "disappointment" is no longer enough to describe his current mood!
When Censor Lin and Zhao Xiang asked for a meeting, the emperor was still immersed in a state of irritability and confusion. He sighed softly and ordered someone to call the two into the palace.
Although Censor Lin wanted to stand aside and not be involved when handling matters, he was much more calm when reporting back. He reported everything in detail and submitted the memorial, leaving Zhao Xiang no chance to show off at all.
Zhao Xiang didn't care and just waited by the side.
However, Censor Lin had no idea what the situation was like when the matter was handled, as the Emperor had already known everything.
The emperor had no objection to their treatment.
However, there was no punishment for Deputy Commander Zhang, which made the emperor quite unhappy. He immediately ordered that Deputy Commander Zhang be dismissed and never employed again.
After a few words exchanged between the emperor and his ministers, the emperor ordered Censor Lin to withdraw. "Mr. Zhao, please stay. I have something to say."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I obey your command."
Zhao Xiang bowed and saluted.
Censor Lin felt a bit jealous, but he didn't dare to show it in front of the emperor. He could only accept the order and thank the emperor obediently, then retreat respectfully.
The Emperor dismissed his attendants and, without further ado, confronted Zhao Xiang, asking directly, "Was today's incident orchestrated by Zhao Qing? Did Zhao Qing deliberately intend for me to know about this?"
Zhao Xiang and the emperor both knew what "this matter" referred to.
Zhao Xiang immediately knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. Half of what happened today was my humble plan, but the other half was not. Your Majesty, please allow me to report this matter. This matter has caused a great uproar in the city. The Shuntian Prefecture Yamen, the Jiucheng Bingmasi, the Ministry of Justice, and the Dali Temple Yamen have been searching the city to arrest those who spread the "rumors". Some people with bad intentions have taken the opportunity to seek revenge or extort money, causing panic among the people. I am not in a position to intervene in this matter, so I have come up with a way to let Your Majesty know about this matter so that we can put an end to it. We cannot let it go on like this."
"But I didn't expect that the news from the Jiucheng Military Commission would spread so quickly. It didn't take long for someone to come to the teahouse and arrest him."
He arranged for the people who spoke to him to do so, but the subsequent events were not.
The Emperor's expression was neither ugly nor pleasant, and he said calmly, "My dear, have you ever thought that this matter would get out of control?"
Zhao Xiang smiled bitterly and shook his head: "I really didn't expect it!"
The Emperor continued, "Why go to so much trouble on this matter? Wouldn't it be more convenient for Mr. Zhao to report it directly to me?"
Zhao Xiang smiled bitterly and said bluntly: "Your Majesty, I dare not do that. If I really do that, wouldn't I become a villain? I am afraid that Your Majesty will not believe my boldness. It seems more appropriate to tell you from the side like this. I just didn't expect things to get out of control."
The emperor was holding his breath and couldn't breathe out.
He blamed Zhao Xiang for not telling him, but in fact Zhao Xiang did tell him, but the way he told him was not direct.
This cannot be said to be wrong.
The emperor was 100% convinced that what Zhao Xiang said, that some people took the opportunity to settle personal grudges and extort money, definitely happened, and there were many such things.
Otherwise, those people from the Nine Cities Military Department wouldn't be so arrogant!
Really, just thinking about it makes him furious.
"Back off."
"Yes, I will take my leave."
Zhao Xiang bowed and walked away backwards.
The emperor closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
Zhao Xiang didn't expect that when he was leaving the palace, coincidentally, the second prince also happened to come out of Guanju Palace from Concubine Yan's place, and the two of them met near the palace gate.
Zhao Xiang paused, then bowed to the Second Prince and said, "Greetings, Your Highness!"
An? The Second Prince sneered and walked towards Zhao Xiang. "Master Zhao is indeed very clever. He pulled off such a stunt without making any noise. Ha, I admire you!"
"I don't know what your Highness is talking about."
"Don't you know? What I'm trying to say is that people of the same family don't marry into the same family. The marriage between Lord Zhao and the Duke of Liguo is indeed a perfect match. Lord Zhao should be extremely satisfied with this match, right?"
That damn Zhou Hansheng and Zhao Liya had tricked me, and Zhao Xiang used another underhanded trick without showing any emotion. I kept falling into their traps, which was so frustrating!
Zhao Xiang's eyes flashed. "Your Highness, I accept your words. I have nothing more to say to Your Highness about today's events. I will take my leave."
The Second Prince said coldly, "You have only such despicable means, and you can only use such means! It is really contemptible! However, this is the end. If you want to do it again in the future, you are dreaming! Zhao Xiang, wait, I will remember every one of these things in my heart. There is still a long way to go, humph!"
After the second prince finished speaking, he turned away.
Zhao Xiang paused and slowly left.
There is no need to say such things to him. At worst, he can just resign from his job. So what?
At worst, he could go to Lingnan. To be honest, he still misses it.
The second prince didn't expect that his harsh words would soon reach the ears of the emperor.
The emperor was furious and disappointed. This son had really changed!
In other words, he never understood this son.
Zhao Xiang returned home, and Zhou Hansheng was there too. Zhao Liya and Zhou Hansheng looked at him with concern, "Dad!", "Father-in-law!"
Zhao Xiang smiled and waved his hand: "It's okay, it was a close call, and today's incident is over."
Zhou Hansheng and Zhao Liya both breathed a sigh of relief. Zhao Liya smiled and ordered someone to fetch water to wipe her father's face and also ordered some hot tea. "That's great! I'm relieved that Dad is okay!"
Zhou Hansheng bowed to Zhao Xiang and said, "Thank you, father-in-law!"
This matter was inappropriate for anyone. Zhou Hansheng couldn't step forward, and neither could the Crown Prince. Only Zhao Xiang could do it. However, he was also walking on a tightrope, sweating profusely. The Emperor had a bad temper and was extremely suspicious. No one could be sure what would happen.
Zhao Xiang paused briefly before briefly explaining what had happened to the two men. He then said to Zhou Hansheng, "Just pretend nothing happened and be honest with yourself."
Zhou Hansheng nodded and couldn't help but complain about the second prince with contempt.
(End of this chapter)
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