Chapter 551: Restoring the Husband's Authority
The White Lotus Immortal has some prestige among the people.
On the third day after she was taken away by the imperial guards, a minister reported Su Ying to the court, saying that she was tyrannical and even wanted to deprive the people of their freedom of religious belief. If this continued, sooner or later the emperor's reputation would be affected.
Xiao Jin's pair of deep black eyes fell meaningfully on the ministers who stood out. Each of them looked henpecked. How could they have the nerve to confidently say that Su Ying was not doing well?
"As far as I know, this White Lotus Immortal is a charlatan. She has already admitted in the prison of the Ministry of Justice that she cheated and deceived people. How come you are saying that it is the Queen's fault?"
The ministers looked at the emperor with some disappointment. The State of Chu was in danger!
Why does the emperor protect the queen in everything? If the queen kills someone or sets fire to something in the future, will the emperor also stand up to protect her?
"Your Majesty, as a wife, you should take care of your husband and children in the backyard, and let your husband handle the important matters outside. Your Majesty's behavior is really contrary to the teachings of "The Virtues of Women." These words are implying that Su Ying is too nosy and that a married woman should take care of the children and serve her husband in the backyard. Look at Su Ying, she even wishes that the position of emperor could be given to her.
Xiao Jin frowned slightly, and just when everyone thought that the emperor was going to be furious, he suddenly nodded, "My dear ministers, you are right. The queen is indeed too tired. I am very sad to let her go. I will tell the queen about this matter and ask her not to get involved. All matters will be handled by the Ministry of Justice."
The Minister of Justice standing among the ministers was very annoyed. These people had not actually witnessed the Queen's ability, but he had personally experienced that the White Lotus Fairy had bewitched many aristocratic families and families of court ministers. If they joined forces to cause trouble, it would be a big trouble.
He is just a small minister, how can he get involved with all these people? It would be a different matter if the queen came forward. Who would dare to say no in front of the queen?
Annoyed!
The ministers were very relieved to see that Xiao Jin did not rebel, which was rare. The emperor was going to restore the power of husbands!
At noon, Su Ying was leisurely cracking melon seeds in Fengluan Palace.
Today she has her period, so she gives herself a day off.
"Your Highness."
Hearing the noise, Su Ying looked up and saw Xiao Jin walking in.
Su Ying glanced at him and actually saw a hint of grievance on his face. She raised her eyebrows.
Xiao Jin walked over and sat down next to Su Ying, but said nothing.
Su Ying was not a patient person, so she had to speak first, "Xiao Jin, what evil thoughts are you thinking about again?"
There was a hint of resentment between Xiao Jin's brows. "I quarreled with the ministers at the morning court this morning, and now I am suspected by the queen when I come back here. It's really meaningless to be an emperor."
Zhou Qing lowered his head silently and thought to himself, Your Majesty is shameless, even actors are not as good at acting as you!
Su Ying threw away the melon seeds, leaned back on the soft pillow, and looked at him with a half-smile.
Xiao Jin pursed his lips, as if he had really suffered a great injustice, "You'd better speak human language."
Xiao Jin held her hand and kissed her lips. "It's nothing. It's just that the ministers are always jealous of me for marrying such a good queen. They are jealous when the queen does more for me."
Su Ying knew Xiao Jin too well, so she understood immediately, "Why, do you think I shouldn't care about the affairs of that damn immortal?"
Xiao Jin nodded, "I'll leave it to the Ministry of Justice, let the Minister of Justice cry."
Su Ying chuckled. She didn't have to take care of these things. It seemed that these ministers were too idle, but they would have something to do soon.
"By the way, has the Imperial Observatory responded yet?"
The weird things on Zhou Xiangrong's body have been copied and sent to the Imperial Observatory, but there has been no response from there yet.
This made Xiao Jin frown even tighter. After a long while, he let out a sigh, "They are just eating but not working. I still don't understand what that is."
The Imperial Observatory does not have much to do, but their professional level is not too narrow in knowledge. "Perhaps, those are not things that can be put on the table."
The Imperial Astronomical Observatory is an orthodox institution; if it is an evil path, it may not be known.
"Wait a little longer. If they really don't know, then look for someone else."
"kindness."
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When the Minister of Justice was feeling upset about taking on a hot potato, something happened that made him unable to cry.
After the Great Immortal Bai Lian was convicted, the Ministry of Justice's office was crowded with people that day, all of whom were seeking justice for the Great Immortal Bai Lian.
"The great immortal has done immeasurable good deeds. How can you treat him like this? Let him go immediately."
"Yes, release the immortal quickly, or we won't leave."
The officials from the Ministry of Justice had been blocking the way in front of the yamen, fearing that those people would force their way in.
When the Minister of Justice got the news and rushed out, his temples were throbbing. He took a quick look and saw that many of them were familiar faces. They were either the wives of this marquis or the daughters of that gentleman.
"Everyone, please be patient. That White Lotus Immortal is just a charlatan. She is not an immortal at all. Don't be fooled by her."
"We don't believe it. The immortal cured my mother's illness. She must not be lying."
"We want to see the Immortal, let him out immediately."
The White Lotus Immortal could have arrested a criminal who intended to murder the prince, so the Minister of Justice certainly wouldn't be so foolish as to let him go.
A loud voice suddenly sounded, and a woman dressed in a low-key but luxurious manner walked out of the crowd.
"Everyone, get out of my way! If you don't release the White Lotus Immortal today, I will burn to death outside this Ministry of Justice!"
She was holding a wooden barrel in one hand and a torch in the other, with a look of fearlessness as she was ready to die.
The Minister of Justice recognized the other party's identity and his scalp instantly went numb.
This person is the wife of the mighty general who had been awarded a memorial archway by the late emperor. After the mighty general died in battle, the general's wife has been a widow ever since. She saw off her father-in-law and mother-in-law, and has lived alone in the general's mansion ever since. Even though she has no children, she has no intention of remarrying. The late emperor once praised her as a role model for women and personally wrote a memorial archway and sent it to the general's mansion.
The general's wife enjoyed a very high status among the women in the capital. If she was really burned to death outside the gate of the Ministry of Justice, his position as the Minister of Justice would be over.
"Madam, please don't get excited. Please don't get excited. Let's talk it over nicely!" The Minister of Justice had seen a lot of storms, but seeing the general's wife ready to die without fear, he was so frightened that his hair stood on end.
The general's wife frowned and said, "We just want you to release the White Lotus Immortal. She is sacred and cannot be violated. I will never allow you to bully the White Lotus Immortal!"
"Yes, I don't allow anyone to bully the White Lotus Immortal. Let him go."
"Release them immediately, or we will burn them to death here!"
(End of this chapter)
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