Chapter 432: Planning
"Your Majesty." Eunuch Liu stepped forward cautiously and gently massaged Emperor Wen of Qi's temples. "Don't worry too much. There is always a chance."
"Hmph." Emperor Wen of Qi closed his eyes, enjoying Eunuch Liu's massage, and said softly, "We've already alerted the enemy. Yuan Qifeng is no fool. If he figures out what's going on, it will be very bad."
"Could he possibly rebel?" Eunuch Liu chuckled. "Your Majesty, he's always thought someone had reported him and wanted to confront them. I ignored him completely. Besides, even if he's suspicious, so what? He has no evidence. If he rebels, he'll be a true traitor. Just give the order, and he'll be defeated."
"That's true." Emperor Wen of Qi rubbed his brows and said worriedly, "But this time, the decree isn't a secret one. I'm afraid everyone in the capital who's well-informed knows it, and maybe even the contents of the decree. If I don't quickly prove Yuan Qifeng's guilt, how can I convince the people? Will they think I'm a tyrant who only listens to one side and persecutes loyal officials?"
"This..." Eunuch Liu blinked and thought for a long time before saying, "Your Majesty, perhaps there is another way."
"Oh?" Emperor Wen of Qi glanced at Eunuch Liu and said, "Tell me, what is the method?"
"that is……"
Just as Eunuch Liu was about to speak, a young eunuch came in and reported, "Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager and Princess Linyang have arrived and are now outside the palace."
Emperor Wen of Qi was shocked. The empress dowager had never been to the Qinzheng Hall before. What happened today? Why did she come here suddenly?
Emperor Wen of Qi quickly stood up. At the same time, Princess Linyang also came in supporting the empress dowager.
Emperor Wen of Qi hurriedly bowed to the Queen Mother and asked, "Mother, why are you here?"
"Hmph." The Queen Mother walked towards the palace with an angry look on her face. "If you obey the Emperor, can't I come?"
Princess Linyang hurriedly paid her respects to Emperor Wen of Qi, then stepped forward to support the empress dowager. Eunuch Liu hurriedly ordered someone to bring a brocade chair.
The empress dowager glanced at Eunuch Liu coldly, then sat down on the brocade chair without saying a word, just sitting there with a sullen face.
Emperor Wen of Qi was confused as to why the Empress Dowager was angry, so he stepped forward and said with a smile, "Your Majesty, what are you talking about? Is it because someone has made you angry? Just tell me, your son, and I will definitely help you vent your anger."
"Hmph." The Queen Mother glanced at Emperor Wen of Qi and said, "The one who offended me is now right before my eyes. Tell me, how do you want me to vent my anger?"
When Emperor Wen of Qi heard this, he looked at Lin Yang. The Queen Mother was so angry that she slapped the armrest and said, "Why are you looking at Lin Yang?"
"I wonder what I have done to make you angry?" Emperor Wen of Qi was slightly startled, vaguely knowing the purpose of your mother's visit, and asked respectfully.
"You're still asking me?" The Queen Mother laughed in anger. "I'm only asking you, who reported General Yuan? Have you verified it? Have you let General Yuan confront that person?"
"Mother..." Emperor Wen of Qi was about to explain when the Empress Dowager interrupted him, "No, you didn't do anything. You simply sent an imperial edict to the Yuan residence, confiscating all property. Your Majesty, I only ask you, how do you treat loyal ministers and generals who have fought against foreign enemies for our Dali Dynasty? Do you know how many ministers' hearts you have chilled by doing this? Do you still want to keep this country?"
"Mother, who told you this nonsense?" Emperor Wen of Qi was scolded by the Queen Mother in front of the younger generation. He was furious, but he couldn't vent his anger on her. He could only say, "Since I issued the imperial decree, I naturally have evidence. I will never slander someone for no reason."
"Where is the evidence?" the Queen Mother asked coldly.
Emperor Wen of Qi smiled slightly and said, "Mother, this is a matter of the court after all. I will handle it myself. You don't need to worry."
"Are you disgusted with my meddling in government affairs?" the Queen Mother asked, narrowing her eyes.
"I dare not, but after all, the harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs. This is a rule passed down from the previous dynasty. This rule cannot and should not be broken." Emperor Wen of Qi said hurriedly: "But please trust me, mother. I will definitely handle this matter properly."
After hearing what Emperor Wen of Qi said, the Queen Mother sighed deeply and said nothing.
Princess Linyang stood behind the Queen Mother, feeling extremely anxious. She didn't have many friends, and Yuan Ziyu was the one she loved the most. Now that the Yuan family had suffered such a disaster, if the charges were really proven, Yuan Ziyu would not be able to escape no matter what.
But she believed in Yuan Ziyu, and she believed even more that General Yuan, who had taught Yuan Ziyu, would not be a traitor. After learning about this, she had no choice but to beg the empress dowager to protect the Yuan family.
But now it seems that the Queen Mother has no other choice. She even has a feeling that the Emperor's uncle is determined to deal with the Yuan family. This speculation makes Princess Linyang tremble with fear.
"Okay." The Queen Mother was silent for a long moment, then said in a deep voice, "I will not interfere in this matter, but I would like to advise the Emperor not to discourage his subjects."
"This is what your son saved. Please rest assured, mother." Emperor Wen of Qi responded with a smile.
"Ah..." The Queen Mother sighed, "Linyang, help me return to Yongshou Palace."
"Yes, Queen Mother." Lin Yang bowed to Emperor Wen of Qi, and helped the Queen Mother away with a worried look on his face.
As soon as the Queen Mother and Princess Linyang left, Emperor Wen of Qi's expression turned cold. He asked Eunuch Liu, "Xiao Zhuzi, what method did you want to talk about just now?"
"Your Majesty." Eunuch Liu hurriedly helped Emperor Wen of Qi back to the throne and whispered, "I have a thought. If all else fails, summon General Yuan to the palace. Then, when the time comes, you can simply say that General Yuan intends to assassinate you in front of the palace. Then, have him executed right there and then. Who would be able to say anything?"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Wen of Qi turned around and looked at Eunuch Liu deeply, which made Eunuch Liu break out in a cold sweat on his back. However, he still had a smile on his face and stood there respectfully, not daring to move.
"Okay." Emperor Wen of Qi smiled and said, "Xiao Zhuzi, you have followed me for decades, but I never thought that you have such talent."
Eunuch Liu hurriedly smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you are embarrassing me. I just wanted to share your worries, so I came up with this idea. If your Majesty thinks it is inappropriate, just pretend that I never said anything."
"Yes, why not?" Emperor Wen of Qi nodded and said, "Xiao Zhuzi, if this thing succeeds, you will have accomplished a great feat and become a great contributor to our Dali country."
"I am ashamed to accept this."
"Then let's summon Yuan Qifeng to the palace now." Emperor Wen of Qi said this, then hesitated for a moment, fearing that his haste would arouse suspicion, and said, "Not appropriate, let's do it tomorrow. Tomorrow, summon Yuan Qifeng to the palace for a confrontation."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
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