"Waste! All of you waste!"
The urgent memorial from Songyang was thrown all over the floor by the emperor again.
Including this one, there are already 770 letters!
The Red Turban Army rose up in rebellion, and even if the imperial court gave in and thoroughly investigated the case of Li Qingzheng, it did not stop them from advancing.
Now, the entire Songyang is their territory, and they have also annexed several surrounding counties, which is really worrying.
The Red Turban Army was unstoppable, and people in all places were on guard for danger. They submitted memorials one after another, requesting the court to resolve the issue as soon as possible!
Otherwise, all officials will not be able to sleep well!
"They're just a bunch of rabble, yet they're frightened like this? Is this the official under my command, the upright ruler in the hearts of the people?!"
The emperor was so angry that his face turned red and his neck became thick. He threw the memorials and the teacup, and anything in his hands was thrown. The eunuchs and palace maids knelt on the ground, and no one dared to step forward to dissuade him.
The chief eunuch kneeling in the front had his head bowed tightly and dared not say a word.
"Your Majesty, you can turn a blind eye to what one person says. But you cannot ignore what a hundred people say!" Prime Minister Qin stood firmly by the side, not frightened by his scene.
Are you kidding? He is an old minister who has experienced many ups and downs. In his eyes, the emperor's actions are just a joke.
But the most urgent task is to solve the problem of the Red Turban Army.
What they were afraid of was not that the mob would become a powerful force, but that the court would become alienated because of the Red Turban Army.
Let those officials far away think that the emperor is really as the Red Turban Army said, favoring treacherous ministers and pampering the evil concubine!
That's where the real problem lies!
"These people are just trying to force me. What's with the evil concubine ruining the country? Concubine Lin is just a woman. The only thing she thinks about every day is how to please me. Where does she get such great ability?"
When the emperor heard these words, he thought they were ridiculous.
If a woman can destroy a country, then it means that this country is doomed to perish!
A bunch of sour Confucianists who can't even see this clearly!
"Your Majesty is right, but now that Imperial Concubine Lin's brother has been implicated in the Li Qingzheng case, Imperial Concubine Lin has been arrogant and domineering in the harem, causing dissatisfaction among many court officials. This incident wasn't a sudden impulse, but rather something that has been brewing for a long time..."
Concubine Lin was the most favored concubine in the harem. When she was at the peak of her power, she even overshadowed the queen!
The concubines in the harem were not allowed to participate in politics.
But behind them, there are inextricable connections with the previous dynasty.
If the emperor could treat everyone equally, that would be fine. At least on the surface, a delicate balance could be maintained.
Unfortunately, the emperor did not have this foresight and consideration, and allowed Concubine Lin to act tyrannically in the harem. Many concubines had been tortured by Concubine Lin - they were also noble ladies from aristocratic families, and they had been holding this grudge for a long time!
Now that Concubine Lin has been labeled a witch, even if she wouldn't do something like kicking someone when they're down, she would be unable to resist doing the same if she saw someone else doing it.
What's more, so many concubines have old grudges with Concubine Lin.
If the emperor wants to use Li Qingzheng's case to confuse attention and remove Concubine Lin from it, he will probably be disappointed.
The emperor is indeed very disappointed now, but not because of Concubine Lin, but because of Prime Minister Qin.
"My dear minister, don't you stand on my side now?" The emperor's expression was full of sadness, but the look he gave Prime Minister Qin was full of scrutiny.
Does this old guy have other plans?
Are you on the side of the eldest prince or the second prince?
Or...someone else!
"I dare not!" Prime Minister Qin said he dared not, but there was no fear on his face. He just slowly explained: "What I said was just a matter of fact. Ultimately, the decision still lies with the emperor."
After taking the blame for so many years, Prime Minister Qin is tired.
It is becoming increasingly difficult to communicate with the emperor today.
They were clearly discussing how to deal with the rebels, but he insisted on arguing with me about whether I was on his side or not...
Prime Minister Qin felt that he was really old, otherwise, why would he think the emperor's ideas were so naive?
If the Queen Mother were still alive...
Well, if the Queen Mother were still alive, I, an old man like me, wouldn’t know what would have happened to me.
"I understand. Prime Minister Qin is concerned about the country and the people. I have my own decision in my mind." The emperor waved his hand, indicating that Prime Minister Qin could leave.
The old man looked at him and hesitated to speak.
But the emperor had already turned his head away, obviously having no intention of communicating with him further.
In the end, Prime Minister Qin just looked at the emperor silently. After a while, he sighed and left.
He has done what he should do.
Next, it all depends on God's will.
The emperor was right, he always stood on the emperor's side.
No matter who the emperor is.
"Found it! My Lord, I found it!"
The door of the Dali Temple was flung open. Before he could even frown, he heard his subordinates excitedly shout, "Your Excellency, we've found Li Qingzheng's wife!"
"really?!"
This time, the Dali Temple Minister had no time to frown. He grabbed the man and asked, "Where is he? Is there anything else going on?"
It had been so long, and he had already started thinking of other ways. Who would have thought that there was a ray of hope after all, and he found the person!
"Your Excellency, Li Qingzheng's wife has been hiding at the foot of a mountain, disguised as a peasant woman for many years. Fortunately, our people have examined her portrait countless times and finally found her!"
In order to find this important witness, the Dali Temple Minister ordered his men to take out the portrait of Li Qingzheng's wife and look at it at any time and anywhere, day and night.
Even if she is in disguise, as long as you remember the person, then even if there is a slight resemblance, it could be her!
Unexpectedly, it actually came in handy!
"Good, well done, well done!" The Dali Temple Minister had been busy for so many days and nights, and he had already known all the clues of the case.
He already had an idea of how they had fabricated the evidence.
Now with Li Qingzheng’s wife, there’s finally no need to worry about this case!
No matter how many years pass, the truth will always exist in this world.
It's just a matter of time before it's discovered.
When Shen Ruoyan got the news, Mrs. Lu had just called someone over to summon her. She just listened quietly and didn't answer.
This made the subordinate who delivered the message a little uneasy, "Madam, is there something wrong?"
The Dali Temple's successful search for Li Qingzheng was also due to their help. Now that this important witness has been found, the truth of that year can be made public immediately!
But the lady’s expression doesn’t look very happy.
Shen Ruoyan shook his head, "There's nothing wrong, you guys have worked hard."
It is indeed a good thing that Li Qingzheng's wife was found.
However, I wonder what she would think if she knew that Li Qingzheng's case caused such a sensation.
But it doesn’t matter now. Her subordinates will find a way to make her speak.
Her most important thing now is to deal with the old lady in the mansion!
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