Chapter 177: The Imperial Censorate? Zhaojun cleverly uses the self-torture trick
When the Fifth Princess heard this, she knew that it was He Zhaojun who had caused her and the others to fall into the water. "You! You dragged me into the water and threw a snake at me. You're courting death!"
He Zhaojun neither admitted nor denied: "Princess, you are shooting yourself in the foot. Next time before you attack Shao Shang, I hope you can think about what happened a few days ago. No matter what you do, it will come back to you in the end."
As she spoke, she took a step forward: "After all, this is what they call vengeance, not that it's not yet time."
Ling Buyi snorted coldly, "Fifth Princess, I will send you a great gift later. I hope you will accept it."
Emperor Wen could no longer bear to listen. He had no idea when the Fifth Princess had become what she was now. "Go to the Imperial Mausoleum and reflect on your sins. After you return to the Princess's Residence, you are not allowed to leave without my order!"
Ling Buyi turned around and glanced at He Zhaojun: "Do you know who pushed Shao Shang down? Tell me the names of the people."
He Zhaojun thought about how it was the Fifth Prince who had taken on this task and was beaten with ten sticks by Emperor Wen. So she swallowed her saliva and pointed at the Fifth Prince: "Let the Fifth Prince take you there personally."
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That evening.
He Zhaojun glanced at Wen Ziduan, who was kneeling beside her, and Emperor Wen, who was gazing at them from above, and said with trepidation, "Your Majesty, may I ask why you have summoned us?"
Emperor Wen stroked his beard. "I was just wondering why, when the marriage was granted, you two were clearly reluctant, yet now you don't argue. Meanwhile, Shiyilang and Cheng Shi sought their own marriage, yet now they're constantly bickering. Zhaojun, what's the reason for this? Do you know?"
So you're asking about this. Then I'll have to discuss it with you in detail.
He Zhaojun cleared her throat and said, "Your Majesty, this is wrong. The dragon gave birth to nine sons, each one is different. The Third Prince and General Ling have very different personalities, so it is perfectly normal for them to have some differences."
Emperor Wen nodded. What he said made sense. It was indeed impossible to generalize.
"For example, I was framed by the princess. Your Majesty still remembers that the third princess lured me to the side hall." He Zhaojun revealed the truth without any hesitation today. Sure enough, Emperor Wen had seen through everything long ago and did not find it strange at all.
He Zhaojun knew what was going on and continued, "At that time, His Majesty the Third Prince proposed that Sun Sheng's guarding be inadequate, and took this opportunity to demote and punish him, in order to eliminate the hidden dangers in the imperial city, and to give the Third Princess a small punishment and a big warning on his behalf."
Emperor Wen nodded. "Well, you're also aware that Ziduan never interferes in the Crown Prince's affairs, but he made an exception for you."
He Zhaojun smiled. "Actually, I didn't understand it at the time. It was only later that the Third Prince specifically explained the reasoning to me. That's when I realized he wasn't just letting others bully me. Instead, he was speaking up for me in his own way."
"When something like this happens, they will consider the consequences before taking action. From now on, the Crown Princess and the Third Princess will never dare to criticize a minister at will again."
Wen Ziduan tugged on He Zhaojun's sleeve. It was obvious that He Zhaojun understood it on the spot, so why did he need to explain it again? But listening to her defending herself in front of her father, Wen Ziduan couldn't help but smile.
My own bride has good vision and courage.
"...So, today, when General Ling ordered people to beat up those women who bullied Shao Shang, he was also using his own way to vent Shao Shang's anger. However, Shao Shang didn't see it with his own eyes, so he didn't feel deeply about it."
Emperor Wen hummed, "Indeed, I should have sent you there to take a look, and then come back and tell Shao Shang what the scene was like! If she had half the understanding you have, she wouldn't be arguing with Zi Sheng all day long."
He Zhaojun waved her hands repeatedly, "Your Majesty, you should think of a way to make Shao Shang feel sorry for General Ling and make him show weakness. Then the matter between the two of them can be accomplished, and I can go to Shouchun without worry."
He Zhaojun turned to look at Wen Ziduan and said, "I'll give you a chance to beat Ling Buyi. Are you willing?"
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