Chapter 177 Princess Tianyuan
It wasn't just Consort Wu who lost her composure; everyone else stared in disbelief at the Phoenix Token in Ye Yunshu's hand.
The exquisitely carved phoenix spreads its wings, ready to take flight...
These days, with the female guards taking over half of the palace's defenses, both palace servants and eunuchs are filled with curiosity about who can control the female guards.
It is said that the only people qualified to hold the Phoenix Token besides the Empress are the legitimate princesses.
But now... neither of them are in the palace.
After the late empress passed away, His Majesty had no intention of appointing another empress.
Even if others thought they favored Consort Wu, it was only in terms of food and clothing that they were strict with her.
As for the legitimate princess...
There's only Princess Shou Kang in the palace right now; I haven't heard of any other princesses!
But that Phoenix Token just so happens to be in Ye Yunshu's hands...
This is something that no one can understand!
In terms of age, this Lord Ye is as old as a prince...
Ruan Ronghua's expression changed drastically.
Ye Yunshu sealed the palace gates at this time, she must have found out something, could it be related to the King of Wu!
"What qualifications do I have? His Majesty gave me the Phoenix Token, so I am qualified!"
As for why the Phoenix Token was handed to me, if Your Highness really wants to know, then go ask His Majesty! Ye Yunshu smiled.
Consort Wu felt a metallic sweetness in her throat...
She forced herself to swallow the fishy-sweet taste, suppressing her discomfort.
Consort Wu stared intently at Ye Yunshu.
This Ye Yunshu...
Who exactly is she?
"Is there something you need from the Imperial Concubine Wu?" Ye Yunshu asked calmly.
Consort Wu pinched her palm to calm herself down.
"Very well, then I would like to ask Lord Ye, the Minister of the Censorate, why did you arrest the steward of the Prince Zhao's residence without any reason?"
While the Prince of Zhao is fighting alongside His Majesty in the north, is it appropriate for Lord Ye to use his power in the capital to eliminate his political opponents?
When will the steward of Prince Zhao's mansion be released?
If this matter isn't resolved, I will definitely take it to His Majesty's court." Consort Wu quickly calmed down.
Ye Yunshu glanced at Consort Wu, then at Ruan Ronghua.
"Your Majesty is meddling a bit too much."
The Supervisory Department always makes arrests based solely on evidence.
The evidence currently being investigated by the Supervisory Department points to the steward of Prince Zhao's residence.
The steward colluded with the owner of Minjitang, using inferior ingredients to buy medicinal herbs from the garrison and lying about the prices.
They even used the name of the Prince Zhao's Mansion to force a sale.
This official has made arrests based on sound reasoning and evidence; Your Highness need not worry about it.
"As for what happens next... that's a matter for the Censorate, so Your Highness need not worry about it," Ye Yunshu said slowly.
Consort Wu bit her lip and glared at Ye Yunshu with hatred.
When the supervisory department conducts an audit, no one may interfere...
This is the rule in Chongqing!
"Very well, since this is official business, I will not interfere. I hope Lord Ye can investigate thoroughly and clear the name of the Zhao Prince's Mansion."
Furthermore, I would also like to ask Lord Ye to explain why the Phoenix Token is in your possession.
"The Phoenix Token has always been in the hands of the royal family. Lord Ye...aren't you going to explain?" Consort Wu looked at Ye Yunshu again.
She needs to find out who Ye Yunshu is.
Only members of the royal family can obtain the Phoenix Token...
Consort Wu was well aware of the significance of the Phoenix Token. It was not just a simple jade pendant; it was a token that allowed her to control the entire harem.
And those female guards...
Looking at Consort Wu, whose eyes were already showing signs of madness, Ye Yunshu suddenly felt it was pointless.
I've hated this woman for so many years, and now I suddenly feel... how meaningless it all is.
It's said that her father dotes on her, but in reality, it's more like he's raising a cat or dog!
"Is Your Highness so curious about my identity?" Ye Yunshu smiled.
"Since I am in charge of the affairs of the six palaces, it is better to clarify some things."
Everyone knows what the Phoenix Decree represents.
Now that it has suddenly appeared in the hands of an outsider, everyone is bound to have doubts.
For the sake of the dignity of the royal family, I must find out the truth.
"Lord Ye, don't you think so?" Consort Wu looked at Ye Yunshu.
Ye Yunshu looked at the dissatisfaction in Consort Wu's eyes, the shock in Princess Shou Kang's eyes, and the fear in Ruan Ronghua's eyes as she hid behind...
"Would you believe me if I told you?" Ye Yunshu retorted.
"Why don't you believe me? I have been in the palace for many years and have never heard of Lord Ye having any connection with the palace."
"If even I don't know, how could anyone else know?" Consort Wu continued to stare intently at Ye Yunshu.
Ye Yunshu chuckled twice, then took two steps in place.
"Your Highness, why don't you think about how few years you've been in the palace!"
"Perhaps... you hadn't entered the palace yet when I was in it!" Ye Yunshu said softly.
Consort Wu...
When Ye Yunshu was in the palace, she hadn't entered the palace yet. When was that?
She's been in the palace for almost thirty years now...
Could it be that...
An idea popped into Consort Wu's mind.
Seeing that Consort Wu's expression was getting worse and worse, Aunt Cui rushed over with her people.
She received the news when she learned that Consort Wu wanted to leave the palace, and Aunt Cui also knew that Consort Wu would definitely not be able to leave.
But Aunt Cui never expected that Consort Wu would dare to force her way into the palace.
Upon receiving the news, Aunt Cui immediately led a group of people over here.
She didn't expect that Consort Wu would still invite Ye Yunshu over.
Thinking about Ye Yunshu's identity, Aunt Cui sighed.
That Consort Wu is really something!
Why not just stay in the palace and be a brainless, favored concubine?
She has at least two princes and a princess under her name. If she doesn't cause trouble, wouldn't she have a perfectly good life?
You just have to provoke that master...
Consort Wu and her entourage also saw Aunt Cui arrive, and Consort Wu snorted.
Are you complaining that she hasn't been in the palace long enough? What about this Aunt Cui?
Everyone knows that Aunt Cui entered the palace at the age of fifteen and rose from an ordinary palace servant to the position of Palace Attendant...
“Aunt Cui, please tell us…” Consort Wu immediately asked Aunt Cui.
To everyone's surprise, Aunt Cui didn't even glance at Consort Wu and the others, but instead looked respectfully at Ye Yunshu.
Then, under everyone's gaze, Aunt Cui knelt down and bowed to Ye Yunshu.
"Palace Attendant Cui Yuming pays respects to Princess Tianyuan!" Aunt Cui respectfully prostrated herself on the ground.
The palace ladies-in-waiting, who were with Aunt Cui, also knelt down.
"Greetings, Princess Tianyuan!"
Consort Wu...
When did Princess Tianyuan appear in the palace?
Princess Shou Kang stared at Ye Yunshu in utter disbelief.
Isn't there only one princess in the palace? Where did this Princess Tianyuan come from?
Ruan Ronghua, however, seemed to have thought of something.
Tianyuan...the first child of the Tian family...
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
