Chapter 312 The last straw on the donkey's back

In fact, this was not the first time that the Second Prince had taken up the imperial examination.

Back then, he also framed the elder with the imperial examination issue. Since he couldn't prove his innocence, the elder simply retired and left.

This departure filled Emperor Mingpei with guilt, not to mention that he also took Yan Shenjue with him! So in that battle, although he lost miserably on the surface, he actually did not lose. That was the true retreat to advance. From that moment on, the Second Prince's fate was actually doomed.

Of course, he did not stop investigating the matter. He already had the evidence in his hands, just waiting for a good opportunity to reveal it.

Now, the second prince is actually trying to stir up the imperial examination again. This is an opportunity.

There is also Yan Shenjue's recovery. Even though he didn't contribute anything, in the heart of Emperor Mingpei, he has made great contributions. The Xun and Qin bestowed by Emperor Mingpei a while ago was a signal. The emperor personally showed his goodwill, and as a minister, he should have been more tactful.

Of course, he could also consider returning to the court after resolving the "jianghu" issue, but that would take at least two or three years, so there was no need for that. It would be better to leave this matter to Liang Ruoxu to facilitate his future revival.

Mr. Yuan left as soon as he said he would. He packed his luggage that day and left with the prisoners. He only took Yuan Yaochu with him and did not take Yuan Yaogui with him.

Second brother's schoolwork can be handed over directly to Liang Ruoxu, as can the affairs of the martial arts world. He only reminded him: "Be kind to Xinbao, and be sure to be kind to Xinbao and the Tang family."

He even came to see Xinbao specially and said to her: "When uncle returns to Beijing, I will continue to look for rare flowers for you and send them to you. Uncle will ask someone to prepare a house for your family. When the time comes, when second brother goes to take the provincial examination, Xinbao can go with him, and Xinbao's whole family can go with him."

Xinbao nodded, blinked his big eyes, and said obediently: "Uncle, Xinbao will miss you."

"Uncle will miss Xinbao too. Xinbao has learned to read and wants to write to uncle, and uncle will also write to Xinbao."

An old man and a young boy bid farewell reluctantly.

In the village, the twins hugged Yuan Yaochu and almost cried to death... Yuan Yaochu's eyes were swollen when he arrived, and then he set off at night.

The families of those students were still gathered outside the county government office. How could they not ask for an explanation for arresting innocent people for taking an exam? Liang Ruoxu sent someone to invite them in, and then sent them out...

As soon as those people came out, they became quiet. Then, someone followed them, trying to find out what Liang Ruoxu said from their mouths.

Then, he was caught by the person who had been waiting for a long time, and their lair was found, and sent to the elder master overnight... Even Fang Zhiyu himself was among them! ! This was truly God's help.

The old man traveled day and night all the way back to the capital. Let alone, if someone really dared to assassinate him, his true intention would be revealed... But the old man has not been around for nothing all these years. He has enough people around him. Come for one, take one; come for a pair, take a pair.

By the time we finally arrived in Beijing, we had gained a lot.

Even though he had no official position now, he still had a title. He went straight to the palace to see the emperor, knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I am here to file a complaint!"

Emperor Mingpei was firmly seated on the throne and well-informed. He had heard about the farce along the way. He asked, "Who do you want to sue, my dear?"

The elder said: "I am terrified and I am daring! I want to sue His Royal Highness the Second Prince for ignoring the foundation of the country and endangering the country!!"

The people around him all exclaimed in their hearts.

This old fox is really like that, he wants to make a big thing as soon as he comes! ! Emperor Mingpei was furious, he directly dispatched the three departments, and then ordered the cabinet chief Li Tingfang to supervise the matter.

In fact, from this point of view, it can be seen that the prince... is only a name left.

If he is not even asked to judge such matters, then this prince is truly in name only.

Li Tingfang was a third place winner in the imperial examination. He was a handsome man famous throughout the capital in his time. He is still a handsome uncle now. Of course, he is also a die-hard member of the imperial party.

Emperor Mingpei's attitude was very clear, and his subordinates were of course also swift and resolute. In addition, the elder was rigorous in his work, and no matter what happened in the past or now, the evidence was clearly organized, with both human and material evidence.

The review was completed within three days and a report was submitted.

On the same day, Emperor Mingpei issued an edict, conferring the title of Marquis Gongke on the second prince, and allowing him to set up his own residence outside the palace. He was not allowed to enter the palace without an imperial decree.

Gong means respect, and Ke means caution. That’s it. If you don’t behave yourself, you will die! !

As soon as the decree was announced, everyone was shocked.

The Second Prince had been arrogant in recent years and was on the verge of becoming the replacement for the Crown Prince. No one expected that he would fall so easily and so thoroughly.

Not even a king, not even an official post! ! Only an empty title of a marquis! Even "no entry into the palace without an imperial edict"! ! ! Changping County Prince Gao Zhongming was the father-in-law of the second prince, and was also implicated. He did not have the face of the emperor's son, so he was directly stripped of his title and sent out to be a small county magistrate.

This is what it means to work hard for half a lifetime, but in the end, end up with nothing.

But he was only stripped of his title, his property was not confiscated, and he survived. How should I put it? It was already a stroke of luck.

There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!

This was not a decision made by the emperor in a fit of anger. It was a very calm and peaceful decision.

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that, rather than saying that the elder prince had brought the second prince down by suing him, it was more accurate to say that the emperor had long since lost his patience, and the elder prince's lawsuit was just the last straw that broke the donkey's back.

But the second prince, no, Marquis Gongke is almost going crazy.

He thought he was only one step away from the throne, how could he bear to be reduced from heaven to earth in one day! !

As soon as Mr. Yuan left the palace, he was stopped by him and said coldly: "Yuan Weiming! How dare you!!"

The elder Yuan bowed calmly and said, "My Lord."

When he heard him call him Lord, Marquis Gongke's eyes turned red: "Shut up! You hurt me so much, do you really think I can't do anything to you?"

"Your Excellency is too kind," the elder said calmly, "Your Excellency has repeatedly harmed me and my disciple, so I had to fight back in order to protect myself!"

Marquis Gongke was furious: "We could have coexisted peacefully! If you had... we would be fine now!!"

"My Lord, don't you understand?" The elder stopped laughing and said word by word, "You only care about fighting for power and profit, and you don't care about the world at all! The imperial examination is to select talents for the country, and it is a sacred and solemn matter in the hearts of scholars all over the world. However, you have repeatedly taken it casually and trampled on it at will... Where do you put the country and the people?"

Marquis Gongke was stunned, his expression blank for a moment.

The elder Yuan said slowly, "My Lord, listen to my advice. What do the two words 'respectful and obedient' mean? My Lord, you should know that the word 'Hou' can no longer withstand the wind and rain."

He bowed and stepped back.

The next day, the court issued an edict, Yuan Weiming returned to the court, was appointed as the right prime minister, and was given a gold seal and purple ribbon.

This is a later story.

(End of this chapter)