Chapter 2089: No Forgiveness
Everyone laughed awkwardly.
After hearing what he said, everyone was unsure of what he was thinking, so no one dared to speak.
Only Xu Miaoyin, as the queen, smiled and said, "The emperor is busy with government affairs. I thought he would not come today."
Zhu Feng said, "Of course I have to come to the Queen's birthday."
"It's just that the sun is so strong outside. The emperor must have been sunburned coming here."
After saying this, he asked someone to serve tea.
Zhu Feng took it and took a sip, then heaved a long sigh of relief, saying, "I've been busy for half a day and haven't had a sip of water. The Queen's tea is the best way to quench my thirst."
Xu Miaoyin asked, "Did the emperor just come from the imperial study?"
Zhu Feng said, "I'm from the Ministry of Justice."
“…”
"Just now, a case was closed."
After he finished speaking, without even waiting for Xu Miaoyin to show any strange expression, or for the others to raise their eyebrows, he raised his head and continued, "By the way, I was listening outside just now. Who was it that was making things difficult for Concubine Hui?"
“…”
When everyone heard this, their expressions became strange.
He actually wanted to ask this question. Could it be that he really wanted to take into account what happened just now?
Thinking about it again, the emperor had just returned from the Ministry of Justice and had closed a case. Could it be the case of Si Muzhen that Concubine Hui Wu Wan mentioned?
In the past, the emperor's attitude towards the imperial concubine was very doting, different from that towards others.
But today, when he came in, he was cold to the imperial concubine and didn't pay much attention to her. Could it be that he really found out something that made him lose his patience with the imperial concubine?
Thinking of this, everyone's eyes became complicated and subtle.
Seeing that no one said a word, Zhu Feng said "hmm".
Nan Yan had already sat down in her seat, but when she saw this, she didn't say anything. She just sat there calmly, without moving.
It's a bit like remaining calm even when Mount Tai collapses in front of you.
Seeing her like this, everyone felt it difficult to talk to her.
At this time, Wu Wan stood up by herself.
There was already some unconcealable joy in her eyes, but she still said seriously, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine did not mean to embarrass me on purpose. Please don't blame me."
“…”
This is very well said.
He pointed out that it was the imperial concubine who was making things difficult for him, but also seemed to be defending her.
And I have completely withdrawn from what just happened.
Nan Yan glanced at her and curled the corners of her mouth slightly.
Zhu Feng also glanced at her, but remained calm. He only said, "What happened? Why is the Imperial Concubine trying to embarrass you?"
It seems that the emperor still believes that the imperial concubine is making things difficult for Huifei.
Everyone listened to these words and they took them to heart.
But look at the imperial concubine again.
Even at this time, Si Nanyan was still sitting there steadily, as if what was happening in front of her had nothing to do with her.
No one understood how she could remain so calm. Only Gao Yurong's heart was trembling at this moment.
From the beginning of today, she felt inexplicably uneasy.
At this moment, although the emperor appeared in front of them and seemed to be biased towards Concubine Hui, for some reason, she felt even more uneasy.
I could only sit there cautiously.
Wu Wan had hoped she would help, but seeing her pale face and dazed look, she couldn't help but feel a little angry. She could only say to Zhu Feng, "Actually, it's nothing."
“…”
"Just now, I mentioned a case being investigated by the Ministry of Justice, which seems to be related to the Imperial Concubine."
“…”
"I'm concerned about this matter, so I asked a few more questions."
"so what?"
"So, Your Majesty probably thinks I shouldn't be interfering. If Your Majesty also thinks I shouldn't be interfering, then I take the blame."
Zhu Feng looked at her leisurely: "What case are you talking about?"
Wu Wan said, "I only heard about it. I heard that the Ministry of Justice is trying a case, and it seems to be related to the young lady of the Si family."
“…”
"I only ask this question because I care about His Highness the Prince of Wei."
"oh?"
Zhu Feng raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at them: "So, you are very concerned about the King of Wei and this case?"
Wu Wan said, "Of course we, my concubines, care about the King of Wei."
"It's a good thing to care about the King of Wei."
Zhu Feng raised his hand, rubbing his fingertips as if bored, and said calmly, "But what I don't understand is that you guys are quick to learn about the Ministry of Justice's judgment."
“…”
"When did you become so well-informed about the harem?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Wan and Gao Yurong's expressions changed.
Everyone was also stunned.
The wind was clearly blowing towards Concubine Hui just now, but the emperor suddenly changed the subject, as if he was targeting them again?
Everyone held their breath.
Although Zhu Feng didn't say anything else, the mere fact that they were inquiring about the Ministry of Justice's judgments already implied that they were suspected of "the harem interfering in politics."
Wu Wan hesitated for a moment and said, "The harem cannot interfere in government affairs. I keep this in mind every day. However, this concerns the reputation of the King of Wei. I cannot help but worry, can I not?"
“…”
"Especially this incident, it has caused a huge uproar among the people."
“…”
"If it was an accident, it would be fine. But if it was a conspiracy by someone with ulterior motives to frame the King of Wei, that would be terrible."
Zhu Feng looked at her.
After a while, he suddenly said, "What Concubine Hui said is indeed correct."
“…”
"Tell me, if someone deliberately frames the King of Wei, how should the crime be determined?"
"this--"
Wu Wan sensed something was wrong with his tone, but couldn't figure out what, so she could only force a smile. "The harem shouldn't interfere in government affairs. I still remember that. The matter of determining the charges is a matter for the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice. I dare not speak rashly."
"Why,"
Zhu Feng waved his hand: "I didn't discuss political affairs with you, we were just chatting casually."
As he spoke, he looked at Gao Yurong again.
"You have been following Concubine Hui for so many years and have made great progress."
“…”
"Tell me, if someone really framed the King of Wei and damaged his reputation, how would they be convicted?"
When the people around heard this, their hearts sank.
Unexpectedly, during the time the emperor came in, he didn't say a single word to the imperial concubine, and only said two or three words to the empress. The rest of the words were to Concubine Hui and Concubine An.
After a few words, it seemed that they were already discussing how to convict the imperial concubine.
Is it really——
Everyone looked at each other and held their breath.
Xu Miaoyin frowned slightly and looked at them quietly.
Zhu Feng said, "You say."
Gao Yurong was also a little confused at this time, but the arrow was on the string and the emperor had already asked her, so she could only say: "Such words are the crime of deceiving the emperor."
“…”
"Your Majesty, I will never forgive you."
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