Chapter 449: Shameful
Although he was forced to listen to a lot of irrelevant things, the Shuntian Prefecture Governor was still in a good mood.
It's done now.
As for what happens after the task is completed, it has nothing to do with him.
The Mi family was deeply dissatisfied with the Shuntian Prefecture's verdict and was furious. They insisted that the Shuntian Prefecture governor was fawning over high-ranking officials and deliberately wronging law-abiding citizens like them. However, their angry shouting and cursing sounded more like those of street thugs and scoundrels, far from the image of honest citizens.
The prefect of Shuntian Prefecture was extremely disgusted, but the daughter of such a family entered the palace and became the emperor's concubine, and also gave birth to the emperor's only prince. Even though he had no rank or status, he could only hold his nose and endure the disgusting explanation.
How could the Mi family listen?
For them, whether the verdict of the case was true or not was not important at all. What was important was that they were causing trouble for the Zhao family. Of course, it would not do if the result was not satisfactory!
The Mi family made a lot of noise and clamor, but the Shuntian prefect remained indifferent. Finally, he was tired of explaining and said that if the Mi family was not satisfied, they could go to the Dali Temple to appeal for justice.
The Dali Temple will re-examine the case.
The Mi family dared to cause trouble in Shuntian Prefecture, but they did not dare to cause trouble in the Dali Temple.
Because the one who is in charge of the Dali Temple now is Duke Liguo.
The Mi family's logic is very simple. The Duke of Liguo's Mansion is the Empress Dowager's maiden home, and their Mi family is just the Imperial Concubine's maiden home. Even if they were given ten times the courage, they would not dare to go to the Dali Temple to make trouble!
Besides, they have not given up on the Duke of Liguo's Mansion, and the idea of marriage has not changed.
In addition, he now has a very good relationship with the second and third masters of the Duke Liguo's Mansion, and is happily waiting for the day when Master Zhou Er and Master Zhou San will introduce them to the Duke to revisit the old matter, so naturally he dare not disturb them.
The governor of Shuntian Prefecture was so annoyed by them that he simply avoided them.
No one is more familiar with the art of smoothing things over than him. As long as he wants, he has a hundred ways to refuse to meet with the Mi family and ignore them.
Anyway, the case had already been judged, and Hu Ling was acquitted. The Zhao family was quite tolerant and did not treat Concubine Xu, a woman of modesty, with hostility. After receiving a lecture from the government, Concubine Xu was also released.
Of course, the prefect no longer needs to meet with the Mi family.
The Mi family was almost driven crazy by the attitude of the prefect. It was like punching cotton. At least there was someone receiving the force. But they were basically throwing out a punch but didn't know where to hit!
The Mi family's commotion was known to everyone in the capital, and everyone laughed at it. Zhao Liya also had a good laugh at home.
Once again, Zhou Hansheng joked with me, saying that power is indeed a good thing. Even a timid person can make a real scene by using his power.
The eldest prince suffered the most. The Mi family was so disgraceful that he felt ashamed. He wanted to send someone to the Mi family to reprimand them, but Zhou Hansheng stopped him.
"Your Highness is now the Queen's legitimate son. Your maternal family is the Lu family, and you no longer have any connection with the Mi family. You should just treat yourselves as ordinary ministers and interact with them. At most, a little bias will suffice. If Your Highness sends someone to the Mi family, they will become even more emboldened. Who knows how big a mess they will cause in the future. Moreover, it will also hurt the Queen's heart!"
The eldest prince then realized what he was saying and said, "My cousin is right. That's the truth. If they want to make a fuss, then let them make a fuss."
Mrs. Mi turned around and went into the palace, crying in front of Concubine Mi.
The Imperial Concubine lived in the deep palace and knew nothing about what was happening outside the red walls. She did hear some things about the Mi family's lawsuit, but what she heard was far from the truth.
Who among those around her dared to say anything bad about the Mi family and favor the Zhao family? Of course, when they talked to her, they modified the facts, turning them all into something that was in the Mi family's favor and that the Zhao family was bullying others by taking advantage of their power.
Concubine Mi was already furious after hearing this, and now her mother and sister-in-law came to the palace to complain and cry, Concubine Mi was even more furious, "That Shuntian Prefecture Governor is so bold! I think they are courting death! They are so confusing right and wrong, do they think I can't breathe?"
"Your Majesty, please be careful with your words! Pah, pah, pah, please don't say that. I'm scared to hear it!" Mrs. Mi didn't expect her daughter to be so angry. She was really shocked.
Concubine Mi sneered, "Don't worry, mother. I will definitely ask the emperor to review this matter. No matter what, justice must be done to our Mi family! We can't let others bully us like this."
Especially the Zhao family.
Relying on his friendship with the emperor, he dared to do this. His crime is unforgivable!
You must know that the king is the king and the ministers are the ministers. As a minister, isn't it natural and right for you to be loyal to the king?
How can loyalty to the emperor be used to show off one's merits and be mentioned every other day without forgetting it?
This is what it means to be disloyal!
Mrs. Mi was shocked, and at this moment she hesitated: "Isn't it a bit inappropriate to bring this up in front of the emperor? After all, this is not a big deal!"
Concubine Mi was dissatisfied: "This is of course a big deal, mother, don't worry, I know what's going on!"
Madam Mi quickly said, "I think it would be better if the eldest prince came forward first. If the eldest prince speaks, how can the Shuntian government dare not listen? This will also save the emperor from trouble."
Concubine Mi thought about it and nodded: "That's fine!"
This is a perfect opportunity for the eldest prince and the Mi family to get closer.
Mrs. Mi cheered up again and said some words to please Concubine Mi. Concubine Mi's anger subsided and a smile gradually appeared on her face. She kept her mother and sister-in-law for lunch and ordered the palace maids to send them out.
As soon as the Mi family's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law left, Concubine Mi couldn't wait to order people to find the eldest prince.
Coincidentally, the eldest prince was at the queen's place at this time, so Concubine Mi's people naturally didn't dare to run to the queen's palace to call for help, so they had to go back and report first.
When Concubine Mi heard this, she was very unhappy, and the jealousy almost gnawed her heart out.
She ordered someone to guard the eldest prince's bedroom, and immediately invited him in as soon as the eldest prince returned.
"Mother Concubine Mi asked me to come here. I wonder what instructions she has for me." The eldest prince had unconsciously become a little more distant from Concubine Mi.
Concubine Mi added to the frustration and sighed unhappily, "There's no outsider here, so why should the prince be so distant from his mother? He won't even call me mother!"
The eldest prince was very embarrassed, "Princess Mi, etiquette cannot be abandoned."
It's true that there aren't any outsiders here, but what real secrets are there in this palace? Besides, etiquette cannot be abolished. The eldest prince wasn't just making excuses; he truly meant it.
"Forget it!" Concubine Mi's face was as gloomy as ice, and she was unhappy and angry. She said lightly: "Since that's the case, I won't bother you anymore. You can't ignore the affairs of your grandparents."
(End of this chapter)
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