Chapter 156 comes to an end
The stick fell mercilessly on Sun Siyi, and she cried out to the sky with a shrill howl.
Some of the people watching the execution were gloating, some were watching indifferently, and some could not bear to watch.
Fuling ordered: "Go and cover her mouth, so that she won't disturb the peace of others' ears."
"Please show mercy, Sister Yunfei."
At this time, Concubine Li arrived late and appeared at the gate of the Clothing Bureau, followed by a few concubines.
Huipin came a few steps behind and stood beside Yun Wan naturally as soon as she entered the room.
Yun Wan smiled reassuringly at Huipin, then turned to look at Concubine Li, her smile still radiating, "The Concubine is here."
Concubine Li stopped talking nonsense and said, "I heard that Sun Siyi angered my sister and was caned. I had no choice but to come."
Yun Wan: "Your Majesty is wrong. I didn't punish her because she angered me, but because she violated the palace rules. If Your Majesty has any objections, please consult the Palace Justice Department."
"The evidence is irrefutable. The punishment given to the corridor is also a warning to everyone. Don't knowingly commit crimes. If you make the same mistake as Sun Siyi, you will regret it in the future."
The words were so flawless that Li Guifei secretly resented them. She concealed her feelings and said, "I know Sun Siyi has made a lot of mistakes, but even if she hasn't made any contributions, she has worked hard over the years. Can you please give her a lighter punishment?"
"A lighter punishment?"
Huipin couldn't help but sneer, her tone ambiguous, "And then just brush it off and continue working at the Clothing Bureau? Your Majesty would have to ask all the palace maids if they agree. Isn't that unfair?"
Concubine Li frowned, "This is a matter between me and Concubine Yun. Concubine Hui, please don't talk nonsense and deliberately cause trouble!"
Yun Wan remained calm, looking at her with a clear gaze, "Your Highness, have you forgotten that Concubine Hui is assisting me in managing palace affairs?"
After she finished speaking, the imperial concubine's expression became visibly worse.
Yun Wan stopped provoking her and said calmly, "Your Majesty, why don't you just tell me why you insist on keeping this person?"
Concubine Li found a place to sit down and said slowly, "Although Sun Siyi is bold and reckless, it is also because of my favor. He is very skillful. When I was pregnant, he made many exquisite toys for my unborn child."
"It's rare for her to be so kind, so I've kept her. Since then, the Crown Prince has worn clothes made by Sun Siyi. No one else's clothes are as exquisite and comfortable as hers."
She looked at Yun Wan and said with a half-smile, "Sister, you know that children have delicate skin and tender flesh. It's better not to change the skills they are used to wearing. Sister will keep her as a low-level dressmaker and embroiderer in the Clothing Bureau."
This reason does sound somewhat plausible, but how much truth is there in it?
Yun Wan didn't know what she was thinking about. She looked embarrassed. "I understand what the Imperial Concubine means, but as the saying goes, every country has its own laws, and every family has its own rules, not to mention our palace..."
She sighed softly and said helplessly, "Your Majesty's request is really a bit difficult for me. After all, this is my first time handling palace affairs."
Concubine Li's face darkened a little. She didn't have to protect Sun Siyi, but everyone knew that the other party was hers.
If you watch someone in need without helping, it will inevitably make others feel disappointed.
That's why she came here in the cold wind and argued with Yun Wan over a dog slave.
During the stalemate, Zhang Cairen spoke weakly, "If you two sisters feel embarrassed, you may consult His Majesty. After all, this matter involves His Royal Highness the Crown Prince..."
As soon as she spoke, several people looked over.
Huipin's eyes lit up. "Talented Lady Zhang makes sense. Why don't we ask His Majesty to make the decision? What do you think, Imperial Concubine?"
Concubine Li didn't want to alarm Emperor Jingxuan, so she said immediately: "Your Majesty is busy with all kinds of affairs, so it's better not to bother with such trivial matters——"
However, it was too late, the imperial carriage and ceremonial procession had already appeared outside the door.
"His Majesty has arrived—"
.........
Qinzheng Hall.
Since the morning court ended, Yun's father, who was left alone, was feeling uneasy.
Faintly sensing the emperor's oppressive aura and ambiguous attitude, he felt a chill all over his body even though the palace was as warm as spring.
"My dear, do you know why I kept you here?"
Suddenly, Emperor Jingxuan spoke.
Father Yun bowed his head and said, "I am terrified. I beg Your Majesty to clarify."
Emperor Jingxuan said nothing, just stared at him quietly.
Just one look was like a huge rock hitting Yun's father, making him breathless and sweating profusely.
"I dare to ask, but... is it related to Concubine Yun?"
He asked tremblingly, thinking about something, and his words were sincere: "I have not taught my daughter well, please forgive me, Your Majesty. If your Majesty has made any mistakes——"
"Bang."
Before he could finish his words, a booklet fell to the ground, frightening Father Yun so much that he immediately fell silent and prostrated himself on the ground.
Emperor Jingxuan's eyes were dim. "My dear minister, you are truly a 'good' father. You have already assumed that your daughter is at fault before I even said anything."
"Take a good look at it yourself."
Father Yun picked up the booklet, but before he even opened it, his heart sank.
When he opened the first page, he was so shocked that his expression was out of control. Shock and anger were mixed together, and then fear took over the peak.
Emperor Jingxuan: "Lord Yun is so arrogant that he allows his wife and relatives to oppress the people and seize the good farmland."
Father Yun kowtowed without thinking: "Your Majesty, please calm down! I know nothing about this matter!"
Anger flashed in his eyes, and Emperor Jingxuan sneered: "What a great phrase, you know nothing at all. She is your wife, how could you not know?"
"Does Yun Qing feel like he's been living comfortably for too long, or is he dissatisfied with Concubine Yun's comfortable life in the palace and is deliberately trying to make things difficult for her?"
"Your humble servant dare not, your humble servant has absolutely no such intention!" Father Yun was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat, and he didn't even have time to straighten his tilted black hat.
Emperor Jingxuan: "I suppressed this matter for the sake of Concubine Yun. Otherwise, if I file a complaint with the Imperial Censor tomorrow, will Concubine Yun also be implicated by you?"
"As a father, you haven't fulfilled your fatherly responsibilities at all. Instead, you treasure a fake eye and treat your first wife's daughter coldly. You are unworthy of being a father!"
If he hadn't taken into consideration that he was Yun Wan's father after all, he would have cursed even more harshly.
Father Yun was nearly fifty years old, and this was the first time he had been rebuked in this way. His elegant and handsome face flushed with shame, and his lips trembled.
See, it's almost done.
"I'll give you one chance."
"It's Concubine Yun's birthday. As a father, you should be aware of your daughter's preferences. I want you to handle this matter according to the rules for a noble concubine. If there is any mistake..."
He pursed his lips and spoke sharply, "My dear, there are many people who are qualified for the position of Minister of Rites."
"As for Yunqing's family affairs, I will give you three days. If I am not satisfied with your handling of the matter, you will leave the capital on your own."
What he wanted was to let the Yun family understand that from now on, only by relying on his wife would they be qualified to gain a foothold in the capital.
Their future honor and disgrace all depend on the lady.
"Minister, I understand."
Overnight, Yun's father seemed to have aged ten years.
He walked out of the hall with a hunched back, and left the palace in a daze. When he returned to the Yun Mansion, he looked up at the plaque, and a trance replaced him with ruthlessness.
.......
When Emperor Jingxuan arrived, several people in the Clothing Bureau suddenly fell silent.
"I can hear you guys arguing from so far away, what are you arguing about?"
He strode over and everyone fell silent.
After beating Yun's father, a palace maid came to report what happened in the Clothing Bureau, and Emperor Jingxuan simply came to take a look.
There was a charcoal fire burning in the house. Yun Wan came in and took off her fox fur coat. Now she was only wearing a thin flannel jacket, which looked thin.
Emperor Jingxuan frowned slightly, and immediately took off his black fox coat and put it on her, saying forcefully, "Put it on, or you'll catch a cold."
Others rolled their eyes secretly: She is just a spoiled child.
The mature masculine scent enveloped his entire body, and his body temperature remained in the thick fox cloak. Once he put it on, his entire body felt warm, without feeling the slightest bit of cold.
Yun gathered her cloak together, her snow-white face buried in the furry collar, two red clouds floating on her cheeks, her hair bun adorned with two plum blossom hairpins, her black hair and snow-white skin were far more beautiful than winter snow.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, she did not hide her feelings and handed the small heater in her hand to Emperor Jingxuan, "Don't get cold."
Her concern turned into a warm current flowing into the man's heart. Emperor Jingxuan held the small and exquisite heater, his heart felt soothed, and his tense expression relaxed.
Even though he wasn't cold at all, his back was even hot and sweaty.
"My beloved concubine still cares about me."
Concubine Li and her companions:..........Why aren’t they so sensible?
Back to the point, Yun Wan said softly, "I am dealing with Sun Siyi, but..."
She glanced in the direction of Concubine Li, her brows furrowed slightly, "It doesn't seem to be going well."
Seeing this, Concubine Li and others felt a chill in their hearts. This scene seemed familiar?
Emperor Jingxuan's expression remained unchanged. He stroked his jade ring and asked, "Sun Siyi? The one outside?"
As he walked in and passed the corridor, he naturally saw the people being escorted in the yard.
Yun Wan nodded, "A few days ago, I mentioned the winter clothes to you."
After she said that, Emperor Jingxuan's eyes turned slightly cold, "So it turned out to be this cunning slave."
The word "cunning slave" showed his attitude. Concubine Li felt uneasy. After listening to their conversation, she knew that Yun Wan had already revealed everything to Emperor Jingxuan. She knew that it was definitely not a good thing.
The opportunity had been lost, and she was about to speak: "Your Majesty——"
Emperor Jingxuan interrupted, "Let's listen to Concubine Yun first."
Concubine Li was so angry that she gritted her teeth.
Yun Wan whispered softly, "I originally wanted to punish him with a cane and then send him to exile, but the Imperial Concubine disagreed and hoped that I would forgive Sun Siyi."
"reason?"
Yun Wan glanced at Huipin, who immediately understood and used her cunning and sarcastic abilities:
"The Imperial Concubine said that the Crown Prince has delicate skin and is used to wearing clothes made by Sun Siyi. He can't get used to clothes made by anyone else and has to wear clothes made by Sun Siyi!"
"Is this true?" Emperor Jingxuan looked at Concubine Li with an unclear expression.
Concubine Li glared at Huipin and said, "I did say that the Crown Prince was used to wearing it, but I never said that she was the only one who could wear it. Huipin, please don't exaggerate!"
"Ah? Could it be that I heard it wrong?"
Huipin covered her mouth and exclaimed, "Didn't it mean that I had to listen to you at that time, that she was the only one I had? What's the difference?"
"I haven't read much, so please enlighten me, Your Majesty."
Concubine Li was annoyed, "You!"
Emperor Jingxuan looked impatient and interrupted their bickering, asking directly, "She has to be the only one to make clothes for the Crown Prince?"
Feeling anxious, Concubine Li hurriedly explained, "Your Majesty has misunderstood. It's because Sun Siyi's clothes are so skillful and elegant and comfortable that the Crown Prince has been accustomed to them since he was a child. It's difficult for him to adapt to clothes made by others."
The royal heirs were precious and she hoped to make Emperor Jingxuan feel sorry for the child as a father. However, Emperor Jingxuan's eyes were cold and his tone was solemn:
"My son shouldn't be so fragile. If the prince can't adapt, then according to my will, he will be made to wear coarse linen for a few months!"
"As a man, what hardship can't you endure? How can you understand the suffering of the people if you are so spoiled?"
Concubine Li was stunned by the scolding. How could just dressing involve the suffering of the people?
Yun Wan could understand this. From the scars on Emperor Jingxuan's body and his military experience as a teenager, it could be seen that he was not a prince who was raised in wealth and luxury. Therefore, he paid more attention to the people's hearts than many other rulers and did not care about fine clothes and delicious food.
The imperial concubine had undoubtedly touched a sore spot.
Seeing this, Huipin attacked again: "Your Majesty, you don't know that Sun Siyi is not truly skilled, but he suppressed others and stole other people's achievements to gain the appreciation of the Imperial Concubine."
She covered her lips and chuckled: "Our Imperial Concubine has also been kept in the dark."
Yun Wan looked at her helplessly before explaining everything in detail and telling Emperor Jingxuan about Deputy Si Yi Chen's affairs.
After listening to this, Emperor Jingxuan glanced at the imperial concubine and asked in a daze, "You don't know about this?"
"Your Majesty..." Concubine Li's face froze for a moment, and she lowered her head in shame. "Your Majesty truly does not know."
Someone seemed to have mentioned it to her a few years ago, but she was busy with other things, and since Sun Siyi was using it conveniently, she didn't take it seriously and didn't think about it again.
Now that she thinks about it, she has left a hole for herself. It's a pity that she still wants to save Sun Siyi.
But now she had no choice but to swallow this matter, otherwise it would be considered as deliberately protecting the evil slave.
"madness!"
Emperor Jingxuan didn't bother to investigate whether she was being truthful or not, and coldly ordered: "Those who deceive their superiors and subordinates shall be beaten to death."
"The rest will be handled by Concubine Yun."
The onlookers shook their heads in sympathy. Originally, Sun Siyi could have saved his life, but the imperial concubine interfered.
My life is gone.
.........
It was snowing lightly outside. Yun Wan and Emperor Jingxuan were riding in the imperial sedan chair back to the palace. They were attracted by a plum forest when they passed by it.
It is not yet the twelfth lunar month, and the plum blossoms are still in bud and have not yet bloomed, but the clusters of light red buds are also very eye-catching.
When the cold wind blows, the accumulated snow falls down, exposing more flower buds, which become hot flames in this world of ice and snow.
Although it was not the most beautiful view, Yun Wan was still stunned.
Raising his hand to signal the sedan chair to stop, Emperor Jingxuan led her down to the ground and came to the red wax plum forest. "If you like, Madam, please pick a few branches to take back?"
Yun Wan paused and shook her head, "It's such a pity that it was picked before it even bloomed."
Emperor Jingxuan had no desire to be pretentious or sympathetic to plants. Upon hearing this, he said, "It's warm inside. Perhaps they'll bloom when I return home."
As long as my wife likes it.
He couldn't help but tut, "If they don't open it, they don't know what's good for them."
At worst, we can transplant a few trees to Qiyun Palace.
Seeing that he was more persistent than herself, Yun Wan had no choice but to pick a few branches herself and shake off the remaining snow on them.
The scenery here is nice, and since the two of them have nothing to do, they walk hand in hand in the snow.
I didn't notice the three little ones who were sneaking around with their school bags behind them.
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