Liang Jiugong's words were like a thunderclap in everyone's hearts, leaving them stunned and speechless.
Liang Jiugong looked at them and sneered inwardly, thinking they really thought they had it all figured out.
Liang Jiugong continued, "The First Prince fell into the water a few days ago, and His Majesty hasn't seen him for a long time. It will probably take a while, so I hope you gentlemen will be understanding."
Some of the more shrewd and unbiased individuals said, "Of course, of course."
Liang Jiugong: "Your Majesty has no need for me to serve you. I will take my leave now."
"Take care, Steward Liang."
After Liang Jiugong left, the atmosphere in the Xuanzheng Hall became somewhat tense, and some people's faces turned pale and cold sweat began to break out on their foreheads.
Suddenly, someone said, "Prince Gong, what's wrong? You look like you're sweating profusely!"
Prince Gong wiped the sweat from his brow and said, "It's nothing."
Everyone knows the Emperor's methods. He originally thought he would be showered with wealth and honor, but now he is in this situation. It must be the Emperor's doing. The Emperor must have seen through the actions of this person with impure intentions.
At this time, Yinzhen was indeed with Bobo, and of course, Beibei as well.
When Yinzhen saw Liang Jiugong return, he asked, "Did you say it?"
"Your Majesty, I have spoken."
Yinzhen nodded, then said to Bobo and Beibei, "You two go back with the nanny first! Didn't you say you wanted to see your mother? Let the nanny take you there."
Bobo and Beibei: "Thank you, Father Emperor."
After Bobo and Beibei left, a while later, someone came in to report: "Your Majesty, all those who should be arrested have been arrested."
Yinzhen nodded: "Well done, let's go."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Yinzhen himself hadn't appeared yet, but his voice had.
"His Majesty has arrived."
As soon as Yinzhen came out, a whole crowd of people knelt down.
Yinzhen walked to the head of the table and sat down. He didn't speak, and the atmosphere gradually froze. A tense atmosphere filled the air, and some people below were afraid and began to tremble.
If the emperor were to investigate further, some of them might face the confiscation of their property and the extermination of their entire clan. In the face of death, few can remain calm and composed.
When Yinzhen felt it was about time, he finally spoke, "Get up, all of you!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Yinzhen: "I've heard that you all care about my health, and I really have to thank you all. I see that you all don't look too well. What's wrong? Are you unhappy to see me?"
Upon hearing Yinzhen's question, the ministers and members of the imperial family who had been standing all knelt down in unison, saying, "This servant is terrified."
Yinzhen: "Alright, I didn't tell you to kneel, get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Yinzhen: "Where is Prince Gong?"
"Your servant is here." Prince Gong's voice trembled as he spoke, showing that he was indeed afraid.
Most of the people who came today were people who knew the situation and had heard some rumors. Those who were close to Prince Gong were all worried and afraid of being the first to suffer the consequences, while those who had nothing to do with Prince Gong were just watching the show in the dark without any expression.
"You are my younger brother, and I have always been proud of my kindness to you!"
Prince Gong: "His Majesty has been very kind to us, and we are deeply grateful."
Yinzhen: "I've heard that you're quite close to the Commander of the Nine Gates. What? I've also heard that the Commander of the Nine Gates once paid you a visit, and that his wife and your wife have been getting along very well lately, practically like sisters who've been together for decades. Furthermore, I've heard that you're planning to take a princess from the Commander of the Nine Gates' family as a secondary wife..."
The more Yinzhen spoke, the more anxious Prince Gong became, and the more cold sweat poured down his forehead.
Prince Gong: "This servant...this servant is foolish and does not understand what Your Majesty means. This servant is innocent! This servant only met the Commander of the Nine Gates once. I hope Your Majesty will investigate thoroughly."
"What's the rush? I didn't say anything to you, so why are you talking about being wronged? Prince Gong should be careful with his words."
Prince Gong knew that he had just done something foolish and had inadvertently confessed, but he was determined not to admit it.
Just then, a messenger came from outside the Xuanzheng Hall and reported: "Your Majesty, the Commander of the Nine Gates has entered with his troops!"
Prince Gong collapsed to the ground, knowing he was finished. If the Commander of the Nine Gates had received the news and hadn't brought anyone in, he might have been able to argue his way out and perhaps have a chance of survival. But now, that only way out was completely blocked.
Without looking at Prince Gong who had fallen to the ground, Yinzhen nodded first and then said, "Send someone to handle it."
"yes"
Then Yinzhen turned to Prince Gong and said to Liang Jiugong, "Find someone to help Prince Gong up. What kind of behavior is this? It really damages the dignity of the royal family."
Prince Gong did not allow anyone to help him up. He knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, this servant was wrong, this servant was really wrong. I hope Your Majesty can show leniency."
Yinzhen glanced at Prince Gong, his younger brother in this life and his uncle in the previous life. He did not make a decision immediately, but instead asked Prince Yu, Fuquan.
"Second Brother, what do you think I should do?"
Fuquan wasn't stupid. Changning was his half-brother, and they were both princes. The emperor was also his half-brother, but the emperor was his superior. He knew which was more important. Similarly, he knew that the emperor's words were probably a reminder to him, or rather, to the imperial clan, to make them behave themselves.
"This servant believes that Your Majesty should make the decision."
Yinzhen glanced at Fuquan. He knew that Fuquan hadn't been involved in this matter, which was why he was asking him.
Yinzhen then looked at Prince Gong and said, "Changning, I named you Prince Gong. I thought you would understand the meaning of the character 'Gong'."
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