The Empress Dowager gave Rong Pei a look, signaling her to help Song Lingxi up. Through these two questions, she knew that the person in front of her was not a wicked person.
The problem probably really lies with her son. Could it be that Xiao Jin took a fancy to Song Shi and used tricks to break them up?
That would truly be a terrible mistake!
She had initially thought that it was Song who had seduced her son, but she never expected that it was Jin'er herself who had taken a liking to Song. But then again, someone who could make Jin'er so infatuated must be someone good.
The Empress Dowager sighed inwardly, hoping that the Emperor would cherish the woman before him.
Forcing a husband to sign a divorce agreement and forcing the young couple to separate is such a despicable act. If this person weren't her son, she would definitely curse him out.
"Don't dwell on the past. Just serve the Emperor well, and the royal family will not mistreat you. By the way, you don't look well. I brought the imperial physician with me. Let him take a look at you."
The Empress Dowager was actually afraid that Song Lingxi was pregnant. This was a sensitive time, and if she were to have a child, it would be difficult to tell whose child it was.
Therefore, the Empress Dowager wanted to use the name of the imperial physician to give her some contraceptive medicine, and then after a month, slowly regulate her body and give her more fertility medicine to help her conceive.
It's not fair to blame the Empress Dowager for being ruthless; after all, she was thinking about the imperial bloodline. No matter how disappointing Xiao Heng was, he was still of royal blood. If Lady Song were pregnant at this time...
According to her investigation, Song had been married to the eldest son of the Prime Minister's family for less than a month. The difference in the dates was small, so if she conceived at this time, it would be difficult to tell whose child it was.
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty."
Song Lingxi was unaware of her deep-seated plans. Although she was puzzled by the Empress Dowager sending the imperial physician to examine her pulse, she could not resist and could only accept it.
"Summon the imperial physician—"
...
Zichen Palace.
As Xiao Jin listened to the court officials arguing about Xiao Heng, he grew increasingly annoyed. He knew that this was the Princess's intention to keep Xiao Heng in the capital.
In the past, he would have sent Xiao Heng to the frontier for training without hesitation. But now, he had just taken Xi'er in from the Princess's residence, and it was only right and proper that he had to repay the Princess's favor.
so……
Xiao Jin pondered for a moment, and finally made up his mind not to toughen Xiao Heng up anymore. Letting him be a carefree young master would be fine too.
"Very well, since you ministers have such opinions on this matter, I will consider it further. I will first remove Xiao Heng from his post and keep him in the capital for further investigation."
Xiao Jin's intention was to take back all the power from Xiao Heng. Since he was happy to stay in the capital, then he should just do nothing, idle around, and live a life of luxury.
The court officials, especially those from the Eldest Princess's faction, were alarmed. This was unacceptable. If Xiao Heng failed to gain the Emperor's favor and incurred his displeasure, how could he possibly inherit the throne?
"Your Majesty, I believe that Prince Xiao Heng lacks experience, which is why he was unable to demonstrate his talents in the Jiangnan case. Your Majesty might as well let His Highness go to the Ministry of Revenue for more experience."
"How dare you!"
Xiao Jin glared at the man who dared to offer such bold advice. The Ministry of Revenue had always been the emperor's confidant, and the lifeline of finances was in its hands. If Xiao Heng were to infiltrate...
"May I have your name?"
Xiao Jin looked at this minister who dared to offer such bold advice. Where did the Princess find such an ally? How dare he act so recklessly on the tiger's head? Did she think he was incapable?
This person is Song Liwen, the Imperial Censor, and Song Lingxi's biological father.
Because Song Lingyu was about to marry the eldest princess and desperately wanted to become the emperor's brother-in-law with real power, he lost his mind and boldly offered advice.
Only when he was reprimanded by the emperor did his legs tremble and cold sweat pour down his face. His mind, which had been clouded by greed, finally calmed down.
"Your Majesty, my name is Song Liwen, and I am an imperial censor. I deserve to die for speaking out of turn."
Imperial Censor Song?
Xiao Jin suddenly remembered the imperial decree he had issued to bestow a marriage upon Song Lingxi's daughter.
If that's the case, we must spare his life. Even if we don't care about the Buddha, we must spare his life for Xi'er's sake.
But letting him go like this still made him furious and unable to establish his authority over the court officials. Thinking of this, he still wanted to punish Imperial Censor Song.
"Alright, since you know you're wrong, then I'll temporarily suspend you from your official post and send you home to reflect on your actions."
"Court adjourned—"
With a wave of his sleeve, Xiao Jin announced the end of the court session. Thinking of Song Lingxi, he was eager to leave. Since there was nothing important to do, he left without any regrets.
"Your Majesty, a report has come from Fengyi Palace that the Empress Dowager has gone to Fengyi Palace and has also summoned the imperial physician."
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