Chapter 57 Punishment
Wen Renyuan felt weak all over and knelt on the ground, "Father, spare me. This was all my father's idea. Ever since the Second Prince was stripped of his title and my father was exiled to the frontier, he felt that my Wenren family should have produced a Phoenix Queen, so why did it have to be like this? So he asked his old subordinates to say that they wanted to lower the limelight of King Jing. I didn't know that my father asked his old subordinates to drill the boat. If I knew, I would definitely not let my father do this."
"Ever since the Second Prince got into trouble, I have not dared to dream of that position. Father certainly does not want to stir up conflict between the two countries. Please spare my life..."
Wen Renyuan finally started crying. The fear of the truth being exposed, the pressure of the emperor's wrath, and the sadness of an uncertain future made her cry no longer.
Emperor Rong looked down at his wife who had been dignified and elegant. Power can really change people. The girl who had been following Rong Zhuo around has now remarried into the royal family and joined the game again for the sake of her family and for glory.
When Wen Renyuan saw that no one spoke, she cried even harder, "Father, please forgive Fu'er. I am willing to be punished for my crime, but Fu'er is young, please don't punish him."
Queen Yuan also came back to her senses from her shock and anger. Her son had been causing trouble one after another, but thinking that they were husband and wife after all, it would be useless for her to scold Wen Renyuan at this time, so she knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, please have mercy."
Emperor Rong handed Fu'er to Chang Jichang, "If it weren't for the fact that Fu'er is young and needs a mother, your Wenren family will be punished by death!"
"Come here, draft an edict. The Second Prince's wife harbored evil intentions and betrayed the Emperor's grace. Considering her son is young, she will be confined to the Second Prince's mansion for the rest of her life!"
"Wen Renbiao intends to undermine the alliance between the two countries, so he will be demoted to the position of captain of the border city gate!"
"yes."
Wen Renyuan had long been frozen on the side. Everything she had was gone. She didn't even know when Emperor Rong left. The former Queen was also disheartened and had her sent out of the palace without anything else to say.
Prince Rui Rongzhuo has been waiting for nearly half an hour since he entered the palace, and the eunuch guarding the palace has been looking down and inviting him to have tea.
Time passed little by little, and footsteps were heard from the room behind the conference hall. Emperor Rong was coming.
"I called you here today because you were going to the Ministry of Industry. I've been thinking about it for a few days. What are your plans?"
Rong Zhuo was not polite, knowing that his father should have finished dealing with the envoys, "I want to start with Jinxiao City. It's time to reform the Xiangfang (the shops in the imperial city) as well."
Emperor Rong made no mistakes in major matters during his years on the throne, but he did make some minor ones. A few years ago, a fire broke out in Xiangfang, which almost caused heavy casualties.
"It's fine as long as you have made up your mind. It's just that it's inconvenient to travel to the six ministries' residences. Why don't you do your work in the Rui Wang Mansion? If you need any officials or things, just ask them to go there. In addition, with your wife here, your father will feel more at ease."
"You were not interested in politics originally, but now you are alive. I'm afraid it's all thanks to her."
Rong Zhuo, "Father, you are very observant. It was indeed the princess' encouragement and perseverance that gave me the energy to do this. However, when I go to the six ministries to do work, I still want to eat and drink with the ministers and do not want too much preferential treatment."
The emperor was deep in thought. Just now, one of his two sons was troublesome, and the other was about to cause trouble.
Now that he heard the Third Brother's impartial words, he felt relieved. "I am glad that you think this way. But your legs and feet are still inconvenient. You don't have to refuse. I am the emperor, and I still have certain benefits and rights for my son."
"You will work in the Prince Rui's Mansion tomorrow. I will ask the Ministry of Works to see how to build a separate office for you."
Rong Zhuo no longer refused. He really didn't want anyone to peek at his injured leg. With a separate room, he could also solve the problem of washing his hands, which made him less worried. "Thank you, father."
"Yes." Emperor Rong looked outside and saw that it was still early in the morning. He thought that the Third Brother had been locked up at home all day since he was disabled, and he had never walked with him. He sighed and walked behind Rong Zhuo, "I will send you out today."
Rong Zhuo originally wanted to refuse, but Emperor Rong pushed the wheelchair faster than him, so he had no choice but to sit upright.
Prince Rong pushed him and observed the wheelchair, "I heard that your wheelchair was also improved by your wife."
Rong Zhuo, "Yes, we increased the height and width of the pedals, improved the diameter of the wheels, and the flexibility of the axle."
Emperor Rong said, "He is a considerate person and worthy of you."
"I see there are some patterns carved on the back. Will it be uncomfortable to sit like this?"
Rong Zhuo shook his head. "The pattern is for ventilation. Now that the weather is cold, I will change it to a straight one next time."
The more the Emperor looked at the wheelchair, the more satisfied he was with the third son's wife. "She is also very considerate. I heard from the Ministry of Works that you improved the beds and exercise equipment in your residence yourself without asking them to help."
Rong Zhuo, "I think this is just a personal matter, and I don't want the people in the Ministry of Works to neglect their official duties. Besides, the things I want will take a long time to make, and it will not be good to delay the original progress of the Ministry of Works."
Emperor Rong patted his shoulder and said, "You still worry too much. If there is anything that needs to be changed in the future, just tell the Ministry of Works. Since you have taken on the title of a prince, you must take care of your health in addition to doing things. Your father is also in his prime now."
Rong Zhuo also understood what Emperor Rong meant and nodded.
Along the way, the Emperor could understand the hardships of the Third Brother. This road was flat so he could travel, but some places in the six ministries were not flat. How would the Third Brother travel? He couldn't stay in the office all the time.
Emperor Rong had an idea.
After walking a few more steps, they were about to reach the palace gate. Prince Jing and the Second Prince had already noticed the man pushing their third brother's wheelchair. They didn't believe it at first, but when they got closer, they saw that it was really their father.
"Your son..."
Emperor Rong said, "No thanks."
"I am only seeing the Third Brother off, no need to perform formalities. Since you are here, you can take care of the Third Brother."
After saying that, he patted Prince Rui on the shoulder and said, "Tomorrow I will have people from the Ministry of Works report to Prince Rui's Mansion. The reform of Xiangfang will be handed over to you."
King Jing was quick-witted and took the wheelchair immediately, "Third brother, let me push you."
The second prince who just reached out his hand, "..."
The Emperor was relieved to see the three brothers being so friendly and respectful, so he turned around and left with the palace maids.
King Jing pushed him aside and asked, "Third brother will go to the Ministry of Works tomorrow to work, and will he take over the reform of Xiangfang?"
Rong Zhuo, "Yeah."
Prince Jing and Rong Bo breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, it was not what they thought. Father must have pitied Third Brother for being idle at home, so he let Third Brother handle such a small matter. "Then Fourth Brother, I wish Third Brother a smooth conclusion of the case."
The second prince, who was about to speak, "..."
You are so outstanding, Old Four...
The three chatted about some meaningless things and got to their respective carriages. King Jing wanted to continue to perform, but Rong Zhuo stopped him and said, "Let Fei Jian come."
King Jing said, "That's fine. If I fall, my third brother will be blamed by my third sister-in-law and father."
Rong Zhuo didn't intend to pay attention to his teasing, and King Jing continued without embarrassment, "I originally planned to come to Third Brother's house, but my father asked me to stay at home for three months today, so I can't help Third Brother deal with the Ministry of Works."
Rong Zhuo said, "It's okay."
King Jing didn't mind and left.
The second prince Rong Bo saw Rong Zhuo's cold face, which looked like he wanted to be a god, and he couldn't say anything to warm his heart. He just said, "If you have any problems, just come to me."
Rong Zhuo, "Yeah."
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