Chapter 194 Spreading Rumors
The same scene was repeated in other gangs.
The third prince knew nothing about this.
After his trusted guard reported that everything was arranged, he waited patiently for the news to spread.
After waiting for three days, I guessed that everyone in teahouses, taverns, and streets had heard the rumor and was talking about it.
He specially wore casual clothes, brought his trusted guards, and went to a restaurant that was not well-known but had a lot of diners.
I didn't ask for a private room and just sat down at an empty table in the lobby.
Ordered a pot of tea and two desserts.
Then he drank his tea slowly and listened attentively to the conversations of the diners around him.
Just as he expected.
Sure enough, some people were whispering about the new queen.
"It is said that the Imperial Astronomical Observatory has detected that the star of disaster will invade the palace this year, and there may be frequent natural and man-made disasters."
"No wonder we had snowstorms this spring and are about to have floods this summer. Damn it, God, we won't have a single day of peace."
"Do you know who that disaster star is?"
"Who is it?"
A diner raised his index finger and pointed into the void.
"The newly enthroned one."
"Sure enough! I was wondering how that old, plain-looking, untalented, and unethical man, with a mysterious background, could become such a role model for women. It turns out he's a once-in-a-lifetime disaster."
"If such a monster appeared in the palace, wouldn't the world be in chaos?"
The diner who had previously raised his index finger laughed out loud.
"Don't worry about that. Heaven is merciful and benevolent. Where there is a disaster star, there must be a nemesis. The Imperial Concubine and the Third Prince are the Tianyi nobles who are by the side of the Purple Star Emperor, rescuing disasters and turning evil into good."
"If Your Majesty could revoke your order and instead appoint the Imperial Concubine as Empress and the Third Prince as Crown Prince, the disaster would be averted in an instant."
"This... Your Majesty's words are as firm as gold. How could you take back your order?"
"This requires us to report this to the Emperor. If everyone kneels before the palace gates and pleads, His Majesty will naturally grant our wish to reassure the people."
"Will you all accompany me to the palace gate?"
The Third Prince: “!!!”
What’s going on!
Why didn't this rumor spread as he said? !
Who asked them to mention them mother and son?
He clearly just asked them to spread rumors that the new queen was a disaster!
Not only is it superfluous, but he also incites the people to kneel at the palace gate and beg for the emperor's will!
Are you trying to kill them and their child?
He looked at the guard beside him with anger: "Is this what you conveyed to them?"
The guard's face turned pale.
"I have just followed your instructions, conveying them word for word, without any omissions or extraneous content. I have absolutely not exaggerated anything!"
The third prince frowned.
Could it be that those gangs acted on their own initiative?
As soon as this idea came into his mind, he rejected it.
It's impossible. Those gangs didn't even know he was the man behind the scenes, so how could they include them, mother and son?
Moreover, if these things were added, it would not benefit the mother and son at all, but would instead push them into the fire pit.
"Someone must be interfering!"
He gritted his teeth.
Just as they were trying to figure out who was so vicious, the cavalry from the Pursuit Department suddenly rushed into the hall, walked up to the people who were discussing the new queen, and tied them up.
Those people cried out in injustice: "Sir, we didn't do anything!"
"You've spread rumors to confuse the people, slandered the new queen, and incited the people to gather and cause trouble. And you haven't done anything yet? Take them all away!"
Those people's faces turned pale as paper in an instant.
The other diners were silent.
The pursuer Sitiqi left for a long time before he raised his glass and started eating again.
He just kept stuffing food into his mouth and didn't dare to say a word.
The third prince's face was as black as ink.
The Pursuit Department's response speed is too fast!
Have you placed spies in teahouses and restaurants?
Those who spread rumors have been arrested, so who would dare to spread rumors?
Wouldn’t his money be wasted?
When he walked out of the restaurant, he found that there was something even more heartbreaking waiting for him than wasting his money.
"Third Prince, His Majesty invites you to the palace."
Gong Tingen, the commander of the Pursuit Division, dismounted and bowed to speak.
The Third Prince: “…”
Those superfluous rumors really made his father suspicious of him.
With a stern face, he stepped into the stirrup and mounted the horse led by his trusted guard, and galloped towards the palace.
He entrusted the rumor-mongering to his trusted guards, who then found someone else to entrust the various gangs.
The man saw that the gang leaders were all dressed in disguise and wearing masks.
It is impossible for the gangs to guess who is behind the scenes.
Even if the emperor is suspicious, he can't find anything on him and can't convict him.
I'll just apologize for my grievance later and the matter will be over.
until--
As soon as he dismounted and entered the palace, the pursuing Sitiqi arrested his trusted guard who was following closely behind him.
"Commander Gong, what does this mean?"
He looked at Gong Tingen in astonishment.
Gong Ting'en said expressionlessly, "According to the rumormonger, the person who bribed them to spread rumors and stir up trouble was his subordinate."
The Third Prince: “!!!”
"How is that possible!"
He blurted out.
How could they know who the bribed person was, since they had never seen him? And how could they trace him back to his trusted guards?
They clearly didn't leave any clues!
Wuhua: Hehe, I kept it.
Gong Tingen said calmly, "Your Highness, why don't you think about how to explain this to His Majesty later?"
The Third Prince: “…”
When did the Pursuit Division become so capable?!
He frowned and followed Gong Tingen to the imperial study. When he saw his father, before he could even salute, an inkstone was thrown at him.
"evil creature!"
He dodged and knelt down in a hurry.
"Father, I am wronged—"
The emperor interrupted him: "You still dare to quibble?"
"Come here, announce the decree!"
The eunuch Zheng Gonggong, who was in charge of writing, immediately read it out according to the order.
"…The third prince, Zhao Biyan, has no moral integrity, disrespects his father and the emperor, secretly colluded with gangs, spread rumors, framed the Empress, disturbed the people's hearts, and undermined the foundation of the country. His heart is worthy of death."
"Now I will cut his annual salary, reduce his ceremonials, and order him to confine himself to house arrest and reflect on his mistakes, copying the 'Book of Filial Piety' every day to atone for his sins."
"Noble Consort Wu failed to educate her son properly and allowed him to behave recklessly. She cannot escape blame and is demoted to Zhaoyi..."
The third prince was struck by lightning.
"Father! This is absolutely not my fault. I am wronged!"
The emperor didn't even look at him and gave orders to Gong Tingen.
"Bring the Third Prince back to the mansion."
"Father!"
The third prince was dragged away forcibly.
Soon, the decree of demotion was announced to Jingren Palace.
Imperial Concubine, no, Wu Zhaoyi looked at the eunuch in disbelief: "How could His Majesty issue such an order!"
She was made a concubine when she entered the palace, and was made a noble concubine when she gave birth to a prince.
Over the years, the concubines in the harem have risen and fallen, but she is the only one who is as steady as a rock and always sits on the throne of the imperial concubine.
How could she be demoted to Zhaoyi just because of a rumor?!
Han Shuren, who has passed away, said: I have also sat firmly on the throne of empress for more than twenty years.
"I want to see His Majesty!"
She stormed out.
But he was stopped by the eunuchs at the ceremonial gate.
"Your Majesty, His Majesty has ordered you to remain confined to your residence and cultivate your character until the coronation ceremony."
Wu Zhaoyi: “!!!”
She actually received a punishment like grounding?!
“Why…”
Why did she give birth to his children and accompany him for twenty-one years, but in the end, she was still no match for a woman who had only been with him for a short time and had betrayed him?
Luo Zhaoyi also wanted to know the answer.
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