Chapter 281 Keep arguing
Song Zhimian and her party entered the capital on April 22nd.
Their carriages went straight into the imperial city without even stopping.
As soon as their carriage entered the capital, the people of the capital craned their necks to look into the imperial city, hoping to see something.
Some people wondered if the arrogant and domineering Princess Shou Kang would whip someone.
Some people are curious to see whether the newly enthroned emperor will uphold justice and eliminate his own relatives, or choose to settle the matter peacefully and find a scapegoat.
Some people are also curious to see what the Yangzhou tea master, who inspired Princess Shou Kang to disregard the law and vandalize merchants, looked like…
It's often said that beautiful women bring trouble, but now it seems that handsome men can be just as troublesome...
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Contrary to everyone's eager anticipation, the expected punishment did not occur. On the contrary, according to those with connections, after Princess Shou Kang and her entourage returned to the palace, His Majesty immediately summoned the three of them. Soon, the Fengtian Palace was filled with laughter and joy, and later, wine and dishes were served...
These words infuriated the officials in the imperial court.
They felt that His Majesty was ignoring them; all the memorials they had submitted had gone unanswered, and His Majesty clearly didn't take them seriously at all.
Therefore, they decided that at the next court assembly, they must argue their case and make His Majesty punish the arrogant princess.
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"Your Excellency, the officials have prepared new memorials, still impeaching Princess Shou Kang, and this time even Princess Yongxin has been impeached."
"I heard that Lady Han, the wife of the Duke of Han, has already led the women of her household to curse at least five families," said an aide to Prime Minister Lin.
Lin Xiang nodded.
"Got it! Those people... I still can't see them clearly!"
Although our empress is a woman, she has been dealing with officials since she was fifteen years old, so she knows all too well what they are thinking.
Similarly, His Majesty also knows where the weaknesses of his officials lie.
The retired emperor was always wise, and he chose this ruler to ascend the throne because he knew that only this ruler could control all the officials.
They want to force His Majesty to back down... but they'll never get the chance.
"They're all walking right into the trap His Majesty has set!" Prime Minister Lin sneered.
After careful consideration, the staff also found it to be reasonable.
The one on the dragon throne... is no pushover.
It has been said before that if you offend His Majesty, there are still Prime Minister Lin and the Crown Prince who can plead for you.
If you offend this person... no amount of pleading on their behalf will help.
Even if they can't kill you openly and honestly, that person will always die suddenly for some other reason afterward...
The one on the dragon throne may seem quiet, but he's actually... ruthless!
"Then, Prime Minister Lin..." The advisor looked at Prime Minister Lin with some concern.
Lin Xiang smiled and waved his hand.
"I'm not afraid of anything. I haven't done anything wrong, so I'm not afraid of ghosts knocking on my door."
Besides, I'll help Your Majesty look after this old man for a few years and then retire. Your Majesty can do whatever you want with the rest.
I will attend tomorrow's court assembly as usual.
However, I have a feeling that tomorrow's court assembly will be very lively.
The staff dared not say much, but respectfully served Lin Xiang a cup of tea.
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Inside the Phoenix Palace, Ye Yunshu had already let her hair down and was draped over her shoulders. Zheng Wanwan was carefully massaging her shoulders.
Song Zhimian knelt to the side, talking to Ye Yunshu about things in Jiangnan.
At first glance, the tax burden in Jiangnan seems to be fine.
But in reality... the problem is huge. If His Majesty wants to completely solve the tax problem in Jiangnan, the pressure will likely be considerable.
As she spoke, Song Zhimian laid out all the information she had collected in front of Ye Yunshu.
Ye Yunshu did not reach out to take it, but instead closed her eyes slightly.
"Just tell me. I've been feeling a bit tired these past few days, and I've been busy all day today. I'm a little exhausted!" Ye Yunshu said softly.
Song Zhimian quickly recounted all the information she had found in detail.
She recounted how she first noticed the clues, how she discovered the problem under the guidance of the old lady of the Ye family, and what happened in Yangzhou afterwards.
Ye Yunshu listened with her eyes closed, nodding as she did so.
After Song Zhimian finished speaking, Ye Yunshu kept her eyes closed.
It took her a while before she asked.
"No one suspects the Ye family, right?"
"No, we found out about these things in Suzhou, but we didn't tell anyone about them in Suzhou."
It wasn't until they arrived in Yangzhou that they used the incident involving the tea connoisseur, Young Master Lang, to expose the truth.
While many people are discussing how domineering Princess Shou Kang is, there are also many who are saying that the former Jiangnan Education Commissioner's behavior is despicable.
"No one has connected this matter with the Ye family," Song Zhimian quickly said.
Ye Yunshu then nodded.
"Very good! As long as it has nothing to do with the Ye family."
"You will still accompany me to court tomorrow; the court will likely be quite lively."
Song Zhimian quickly agreed, but she was still a little worried.
"Will everyone side with Princess Shou Kang tomorrow?!"
Ye Yunshu burst out laughing.
"Don't worry! Tomorrow's court assembly will only be more lively, and the Han State government is not to be trifled with."
Those people will only argue even more fiercely tomorrow!
Song Zhimian was completely relieved.
Since that's the case, she'll just wait and watch the show tomorrow.
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The next day at the court assembly, Song Zhimian accompanied Ye Yunshu, but Xiao Jingjue was also present, unlike when she hadn't left the capital.
Still yawning, Xiao Jingjue tried desperately to wake herself up.
Auntie said he can't doze off during today's court assembly, because there will be some fun things to do.
Amidst the three shouts of "Long live the Emperor!", Ye Yunshu sat expressionlessly on the dragon throne.
At the same time, Xiao Jingjue was also pulled to sit beside her.
Song Zhimian stood beside Ye Yunshu as before.
The court officials below quickly proceeded with the normal procedures of the court assembly.
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When the court officials saw Song Zhimin, it was as if every switch had been flipped. They rushed to impeach Princess Shou Kang and, incidentally, Princess Yongxin.
They believed that the princess and the county princess's actions in Yangzhou had disgraced the royal family and violated the laws of Dayu, and should be punished according to the law...
This immediately displeased the people of the Korean government.
You can criticize Princess Shou Kang if you want, but why are you criticizing Princess Yongxin of the Korean Duke's Mansion?
It wasn't Princess Yongxin who vandalized the shops; Princess Shoukang could do whatever she wanted, even if Princess Yongxin wanted to stop her!
The people from the Korean government immediately began to refute this.
The court immediately became lively.
But as everyone was arguing, they realized that the person on the dragon throne didn't seem to have said a word.
Gradually, everyone's voices quieted down, until there was no sound at all...
Ye Yunshu then slowly began to speak.
"Keep arguing! Keep arguing!"
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