Chapter 367 Lin Yu Knows
Some even felt that the Crown Prince was too idealistic in his approach. If the Emperor were in his place today, he would certainly listen to the opinions of the ministers who spoke up for the Su family and focus on appeasement. However, the Crown Prince's determination to deal with the Su clan remained unwavering.
They wanted to use the Su family's merits to exchange for another chance for the Su family. If they gave them this chance, it would never end, and in the end, it would become the royal family's fault.
Since Xie Shang dared to take action against the Su family, he had already planned how to deal with these old ministers.
Imperial Censor Zhu presented evidence and reported, "The Su family has set up a private wine and meat pool at the border, which is also a place for the wealthy to entertain themselves. The girls there are not there voluntarily, and there are even women whom the Su family men no longer want. This is simply unbelievable! Such evil deeds must be severely punished."
In fact, Lin Yu and the others had already used General Peng's power to destroy the Su family when they went to the border. They also killed the Su family's henchmen one by one according to the list they had prepared. Now they were just bringing the matter to the court.
An official said, "After all, the Su family has been established on the border for decades, and the border army obeys the Su family. It is not something that can be done overnight to completely eradicate the Su family's power."
Moreover, although the Hu tribe has signed the surrender document, if the border generals harbor rebellious intentions, and the Hu tribe seizes the opportunity to attack the Great Zhou again, it will truly be a case of internal and external troubles! Your Highness, please reconsider!
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After the court session, Xie Shang went directly to Chenxi Palace. He remained calm and composed in court, but when he stood in front of Jiang Fenghua after the session, his face was full of worry.
Xie Shang dismissed all the servants and hugged Jiang Fenghua tightly, saying, "I'll hug you."
Jiang Fenghua also hugged his waist, "What would Your Highness like to eat? I'll have someone prepare it."
“I’m not hungry, I’m just full of anger from those old geezers,” he said.
"Your Highness, you can treat me as a confidante and let me vent my frustrations. Don't keep them bottled up inside."
Xie Shang really spoke up, venting all the words he had been holding back: "They really all have their own reasons. Among these people, the only fear is that if the investigation goes deeper, it will reach them. Since the Su family dares to embezzle, they can't help but bribe officials in the court. This net is too big, and everyone is afraid of falling into it."
Jiang Fenghua didn't say a word. He pushed her away, looked into her eyes, and asked, "Does the Crown Princess have any way to help me?"
Jiang Fenghua smiled and said, "The solution is to ignore them. Whatever Your Highness's wishes are, do what you want to do. I believe Your Highness will make a wise decision."
Xie Shang was pleased. "Ruan Ruan trusts me so much. They all say I'm naive and not as experienced and shrewd as Father Emperor. But if I were like Father Emperor, the Su family's crimes would never have been exposed. Or is it that I was too impatient? I haven't even secured my position as Crown Prince yet, and I'm already rushing to clean up the court. That's why I was caught off guard. I'm really afraid that those hundreds of thousands of soldiers will rebel."
Jiang Fenghua looked straight ahead, her eyes clear and open, "Your Highness's wings have grown strong enough, and you are no longer a young man who needs to endure. What is Your Highness's ambition? What was the initial intention of defeating the Hu tribe? It was for the country. And what was the purpose of purging the court? It was for the people. Your Highness only needs to cheer up and conquer the world."
Xie Shang was stunned. The Jiang Fenghua in front of him seemed like a person. Her eyes were dark and bright, giving him a sense of strength. He really liked this Jiang Fenghua.
But she also hopes I'll deal with the Su family, right? Ruan Ruan, do you have any secrets in your heart?
He suddenly hugged her tightly. He firmly believed that he would not be influenced by Su Xuan to doubt Ruan Ruan. As long as he did not doubt or investigate, she would be his wife.
He was willing to turn a deaf ear, but the more he did so, the more distant Xie Shang became.
"Your Highness..."
"I just remembered I still have memorials to review, so I'll head back to Taihua Palace first." He kissed her lips, lingering on her scent, and whispered sweet nothings in her ear, "Ruan Ruan, I love you."
After saying that, he turned and left the bedchamber. Watching Xie Shang's anxious and hasty retreating figure, this time he did not force her to say that she loved him too.
Jiang Fenghua had a bad feeling. Had she been exposed this time in dealing with the Su family? But she had done it perfectly!
The moment Ye Susu gave birth, she went to tell Xie Shang.
The Su family's rebellion was inevitable; she merely gave it a push.
Did Xie Shang believe what Su Tingwan said? She told him about their past lives. Did Xie Shang learn something and believe something?
If he knew what kind of life she was living, would he feel guilty? Or would he simply believe that she was plotting against him?
At this moment, Lin Yu suddenly entered the palace and was taken into the Chenxi Palace.
Lianye dismissed the palace maids and closed the door. Before Jiang Fenghua could react, Lin Yu's gaze towards Jiang Fenghua suddenly changed, becoming one of heartache and sympathy for her. She rushed forward and hugged Jiang Fenghua, "Young Master."
Her tears gushed out, and she bit her lip, crying heartbrokenly, as if she wanted to cry out all the tears she could in her lifetime.
Jiang Fenghua was almost suffocated by her and quickly pushed her away, "What's wrong with you? This is the palace. Why did you come to see me alone?"
“It’s that damned palace that trapped you, trapped the radiant Jiang Fenghua. You never belonged here. If I could, I would tear it down to avenge you.” Lin Yu’s voice choked with sobs, almost speaking out of anger. “How long are you going to keep lying to me? You were collecting evidence of the Su family’s crimes when you were very young, but you were only six or seven years old then, Fenghua.”
Jiang Fenghua's pupils dilated in shock. Did Lin Yu know?
Therefore, her actions against the Su family were too obvious, making Xie Shang feel that she was deceiving him.
Seeing that she didn't speak, Lin Yu wiped away her tears. She had already hidden away and cried secretly for her.
Jiang Fenghua asked, "What happened that you have to come see me in person and cry?"
Lin Yu's eyes flashed with murderous intent as she said softly, "I saw Su Tingwan. She said that in her previous life she was Xie Shang's empress, and you are... But she is now locked in a secret room by me. I will go back and dismember her."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Fenghua already knew the answer in her heart. Lin Yu was her first friend and her childhood companion. No matter what decision Lin Yu made, she would always obey her without question.
"How much do you know?" Jiang Fenghua clenched her fingers. She didn't want anyone to know. Let bygones be bygones; she had to move on.
"All of it, including all the harm Xie Shang did to you. He hurt you like that, yet you still helped him ascend the throne. Why should he reap the benefits without lifting a finger?"
“Because he is the heir to the throne, he would have taken that position even without me. His status and position give him the power to reap the benefits without sowing, while I need his status to seek higher power.” Jiang Fenghua said in a deep voice, “This matter must not be mentioned again.”
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