Song Hongshen took the file and looked at it. From the evidence, it can be seen that this matter is closely related to Marquis Jingyuan.
However, the Marquis of Jingyuan's Mansion is not like an ordinary family. If you want to take any action against the Marquis of Jingyuan's Mansion, you must ask the emperor first.
"I'll ask Father about the cabinet...don't let anyone know about this for now."
Shen Zhixiu also meant this. "I'm also worried that the emperor won't be willing to be ruthless, but Jiang Rang has already confessed, and the cabinet can't cover up for him."
"If we cover it up this time, what about next time? Does that mean the Jiang family will no longer be subject to the law?"
If this continues, the Jiang family will only become more unscrupulous.
After the two discussed it, Shen Zhixiu left the palace and Song Hongshen went to Ganyang Palace.
It was afternoon now. In the past, the emperor would be reviewing memorials in the imperial study.
But in recent months, it's hard to say. Sometimes he enjoys himself with the Concubine Chen, and sometimes he listens to Taoist priests preaching or watches people making elixirs in Taiqing Palace.
Song Hongshen went to the main hall of Ganyang Palace and saw Eunuch Hu guarding outside, so he knew that the emperor was in Ganyang Palace today.
Hu Lu saw Song Hongshen and took a few steps forward to greet him and salute, "Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Song Hongshen only half-accepted his greeting before helping the man up. "Eunuch Hu, there's no need to be so polite. Is the emperor here? I have something to report."
Hu Lu looked at Song Hongshen in embarrassment, "Your Highness, His Majesty is here, but he has ordered that no one be disturbed."
After Song Hongshen stopped, he could vaguely hear the sounds of stringed instruments and orchestras in the main hall, as well as the sounds of men and women laughing and talking freely.
"Is the Empress Chen here?" Song Hongshen asked.
Hu Lu nodded and explained, "If there were others here, I would have gone in to inform you. But Her Majesty the Concubine doesn't like to be disturbed, and I was afraid."
Song Hongshen understood the meaning behind Hu Lu's words. "Eunuch, you have served the emperor since you were young. Even you have been scolded and harassed. It seems that I can only come back tomorrow."
While the two were talking, another young Taoist priest came in with a tray with a box on it. He must have brought some elixirs.
When the door of the hall was opened, the sound was louder and clearer.
Song Hongshen thought it was ridiculous, shook his head slightly and left.
The next morning, after court, Song Hongshen came to Ganyang Palace again.
This time, Eunuch Hu helped to make the announcement, but when he led Song Hongshen in, he reminded him, "Your Highness, the Empress Chen is here too."
Song Hongshen nodded, "Thank you for your advice, eunuch."
After he entered, he looked around but did not see Concubine Chen.
Of course, you can also rest in the inner room.
Emperor Xuande motioned for Song Hong to sit down, then asked, "I heard from Hu Lu that you came here yesterday. What happened?"
When Song Hongshen looked up, he was stunned for a moment.
He hadn't seen his father for about three or four days, and his father seemed to have aged a lot.
Especially those eyes, cloudy and lifeless.
Just looking at his eyes, I would have thought he was an old man in his seventies or eighties.
Seeing that Emperor Xuande was still waiting for his reply, Song Hongshen calmed down and said, "Father, Jiang Rang has instructed that the silver that was due to him be distributed to Marquis Jingyuan."
"Jiang Rang said that it was Marquis Jingyuan who first approached him about this matter."
Before Song Hongshen could finish his words, he heard a noise coming from the inner room.
He pretended not to hear and continued, "This matter has a terrible impact. I think the title of Marquis Jingyuan should be stripped away and the stolen money confiscated."
Emperor Xuande subconsciously turned his head and glanced at the center, then he pondered for a moment and said, "I'll think about it again. Don't publicize this matter first."
Then he asked, "What did Shen Zhixiu say?"
Song Hongshen said, "Lord Shen's opinion is the same as mine. Jiang Rang has confessed, and if Marquis Jingyuan is not punished, it will be difficult to convince the people."
Emperor Xuande waved his hand and said, "Please leave first. We can discuss this matter later."
Song Hongshen didn't say anything more. He stood up, bowed, and left.
After he left, Emperor Xuande got up and went into the inner room.
Jiang Ziyan was half leaning on the small couch, wearing a gauze hookah skirt, looking lazy and charming.
Seeing Emperor Xuande come in, she glanced at him, turned her head and snorted.
That glance also reveals a charming and amorous charm.
Emperor Xuande felt as if he had been scratched by a cat. He sat beside her, took her hand and said, "What's wrong? Why are you angry again?"
Jiang Ziyan said coquettishly, "Your Highness, the Crown Prince, are you here to complain? Your Majesty has taken away the Jiang family's title."
People inside and outside the palace said that she was favored because she looked so much like the late queen.
But Jiang Ziyan knew in her heart that her entry into the palace was indeed related to the late queen, but she had come to where she was today entirely on her own.
The emperor's favor towards her was not only because of her face that resembled the late queen, but also because she was young and knew how to please him and control him.
She just didn't believe that if a woman in her forties looked like the late queen, the emperor would still be interested in her.
Wasn't Emperor Xuande being manipulated by Jiang Ziyan at this moment? Upon hearing what she said, he quickly coaxed her, "My beloved concubine, I didn't say I would take away the title of the Jiang family."
"But since Jiang Rang has already confessed..."
Before Emperor Xuande finished speaking, Jiang Ziyan sat up straight.
"Jiang Rang confessed? Could he have been tortured into confessing?"
"In my opinion, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is targeting the Jiang family. How the trial is conducted and what the results are are up to them."
"And Elder Shen, Your Majesty, do you still remember the day when the deposed Crown Prince's background was exposed? In my opinion, Elder Shen clearly knows everything and is playing Your Majesty in the palm of his hand."
"And Taoist Zhihuai was exposed. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince could have told His Majesty privately, but he chose to embarrass His Majesty in public."
Seeing that Emperor Xuande's face darkened, it seemed that he took it to heart.
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