Chapter 794: The Queen Mother is furious
Bo Yongqing hurriedly got on the carriage and rushed to the Bai family.
"Your servant Bo Yongqing pays homage to the Empress Dowager. May the Empress Dowager live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years!" As soon as Bo Yongqing saw the Empress Dowager, he immediately knelt down and kowtowed.
"No need to bow, just stand up." The Queen Mother said in a gentle tone.
"I thank the Empress Dowager."
After Bo Yongqing stood up, he bowed and waited for the Empress Dowager's instructions.
Along the way, he was naturally wondering about the Empress Dowager's intention in summoning him.
Could it be that they want to honor him?
After all, for the good intentions of the Empress Dowager, he had to remove a young talent with great talent from the list.
With such thoughts in mind, Bo Yongqing was still somewhat excited and expectant.
The Empress Dowager didn't mince words and said directly, "I summoned you here to ask if you have drawn up the list for the provincial examination."
Bo Yongqing felt a surge of excitement.
It’s true!
"In reply to the Empress Dowager, it has already been drafted." Bo Yongqing bowed and replied.
The Empress Dowager nodded and asked, "How did Su Wuhu from Daliushu Village in Fengqi County rank?"
Bo Yongqing: “…”
Slightly stunned.
Since you have already been eliminated, how can you still have a ranking?
Then, I suddenly realized.
The Empress Dowager certainly doesn't want anyone to know about this.
Bo Yongqing was about to answer when the Empress Dowager said, "That child has a good character. I like him very much and intend to grant him a marriage."
The Empress Dowager did not say directly that this is my grandson-in-law.
However, it also conveyed a certain meaning to Bo Yongqing.
After all, the person that the Empress Dowager wants to marry is of too low a rank, and it would be shameful for the Empress Dowager, right?
If you are smart, you will naturally give Mr. Su a good ranking.
When Bo Yongqing heard this, he went against the Empress Dowager's intention and left without returning.
"In reply to the Empress Dowager, I have already done it according to your wishes." Bo Yongqing said as if seeking credit.
The Empress Dowager: “…”
Oh, this Lord Bo is quite clever!
"That's very good." The Queen Mother said with satisfaction: "My grandson-in-law, if he doesn't get first place, he will definitely be in the top three!"
Bo Yongqing nodded repeatedly in agreement. Sure enough, the Empress Dowager wanted the child from the Su family to be her grandson-in-law... No!
Bo Yongqing suddenly raised his head and looked at the Empress Dowager.
Why are they in the top three?
Isn't it just brushing it off?
Bo Yongqing's expression changed.
I feel like I'm finishing...
Bo Yongqing's legs went weak and he knelt down.
"Empress Dowager, didn't you say that the child needed to be disciplined and that he should fail the exam?" Bo Yongqing said in a trembling voice.
The Queen Mother: "...When did I ever say such a thing?"
Bo Yongqing: "...No, didn't you ask Lord Bai to go to the posthouse last night to convey the imperial decree?"
The Empress Dowager: “…”
His face was full of disbelief.
Immediately, a surge of anger surged in my heart.
Bo Yongqing: “…”
Cold sweat broke out and a bold guess came to my mind.
"Your Majesty, Lord Bai is requesting an audience outside the courtyard gate." Nanny Chen walked in and bowed to report.
With a "bang", the teacup in the Empress Dowager's hand fell to the ground.
"Let him get in!" the Queen Mother said angrily.
"yes."
Nanny Chen agreed with a frightened look, bowed and retreated.
She hadn't seen the Empress Dowager so angry for many years.
Outside the courtyard gate, Master Bai stamped his feet anxiously.
When she saw Nanny Chen coming out, she immediately asked fearfully, "Nanny, the Empress Dowager..."
"The Empress Dowager is furious. Sir Bai, please go in and apologize."
Nanny Chen gave some advice because Master Bai was the Empress Dowager's nephew.
Master Bai: “…”
My eyes went dark and I almost passed out.
After a while, the eldest master of the Bai family crawled in and knelt down with a plop.
"My nephew is guilty, please punish me, aunt!" The eldest master of the Bai family knelt down and apologized.
Speaking of which, since Bo Yongqing had entered the Bai Mansion, it was natural that Master Bai could not hide it from him.
When Master Bai heard that it was the Empress Dowager who had specially summoned Bo Yongqing, he was almost shocked.
Who made him feel guilty and falsely convey the Empress Dowager's order?
Naturally, he never imagined that the Empress Dowager would summon Bo Yongqing.
Mr. Bai combined what his daughter Bai Shuyu said, that Princess Huaning might be in love with Su Laowu, and immediately guessed what the Empress Dowager meant.
So, he ran over in fear to apologize.
As expected, the Queen Mother was furious.
"How dare you!" the Empress Dowager cried angrily, "How dare you falsely convey my imperial decree! Do you know that this is a capital crime punishable by confiscation of property and extermination of the clan?"
Master Bai was so scared that he kowtowed "bang bang bang".
When he knelt down, he accidentally knelt on some broken porcelain pieces.
Now, there are also broken porcelain pieces where my forehead hit the ground.
In an instant, blood was dripping from Master Bai's forehead.
Bo Yongqing watched from the side, so frightened that he dared not breathe.
He had no sympathy for Master Bai, he was only worried about himself...
"Tell me! Why did you do that? Did that child from the Su family offend you?" The Empress Dowager asked angrily.
Master Bai trembled and sobbed, "Wuwu... My nephew has good intentions. He's worried that the child, who is still so young, will become arrogant after passing the imperial examination. I want to train him for a few more years..."
"What nonsense!" the Empress Dowager cried angrily. "That child has always been calm and composed, always knowing when to act. How could he have become so arrogant?"
Master Bai: "...Wow, my nephew is confused and has good intentions but has done something bad...I beg you to have mercy on me, aunt..."
The Empress Dowager looked at Master Bai and shook her head in disappointment.
"At this point, you still don't tell the truth?"
Master Bai: “…”
Does he dare to tell the truth?
He doesn't dare!
He didn't dare tell the Empress Dowager about his plans.
Although the Queen Mother is the daughter of the Bai family, she is also Princess Huaning's grandmother.
"Wuwu... please have mercy on me, auntie... please have mercy on me, auntie..."
Mr. Bai was so frightened that he could only say this one sentence.
The Empress Dowager looked at Master Bai, took a deep breath and closed her eyes.
It is impossible to confiscate property and exterminate the clan.
After all, this is her own family home.
But it is not acceptable without severe punishment.
After this, the Bai family members became more and more daring. Who knows what kind of disaster they might cause...
"You will go to the ancestral hall and kneel for three days as punishment. After returning to Beijing, you can resign before the emperor." said the Empress Dowager.
Master Bai: “…”
Like being struck by lightning.
The Empress Dowager is going to dismiss him from his official position!
How can this be?
Wouldn't this cost him his life?
"aunt……"
"I am not your aunt!" The Empress Dowager abruptly interrupted Master Bai and said sternly, "I am the Empress Dowager of Dayan. You are now violating the laws of the country! By treating you this way, I am showing leniency to you and the Bai family. Kneel down and pay your respects!"
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