Chapter 361 I'll meet her
Half an hour ago, Emperor Xiao Wu arrived at Huangfu Ruoxi's palace, where Xu Roujia happened to be.
This puzzled Emperor Xiao Wu.
After Xu Roujia entered the palace, she would basically come to pay her respects to the Empress every morning, exchange a few words, and then return to her own palace.
Emperor Xiao Wu, who had been wondering if Xu Roujia would do something, was somewhat surprised.
The overly quiet harem made him a little uncomfortable...
"The Imperial Concubine is here too!" Emperor Xiaowu asked with a smile.
Xu Roujia bowed respectfully before standing up and speaking.
"When I came to pay my respects to Her Majesty the Empress this morning, I saw that Her Majesty was looking at the words on that imperial edict, so I shamelessly stayed."
Emperor Xiaowu nodded. He first sat down next to Huangfu Ruoxi before gesturing for Xu Roujia to sit as well.
"What? What have you figured out?"
Tell me!
"I will go and meet that imperial aunt in half an hour," Emperor Xiao Wu said.
Huangfu Ruoxi handed the paper that Shangguan Jin had given her to Emperor Xiao Wu.
"Your Majesty and the Imperial Concubine have taken a look at it. It is said to be an ironclad certificate, but there are quite a few restrictions in it."
Your Majesty, please don't go.
She is an elder, and there are many things you can't say if you go there.
If things go wrong, she might accuse you of being unfilial.
Furthermore, she was the eldest princess and a member of the royal family.
Since she is a member of the royal family, it is her duty as the Empress to manage such matters.
"Your Majesty, I'll go now!" Huangfu Ruoxi said with a smile.
"You're going? Aren't you the one who hates dealing with these people the most?"
"Aren't you afraid she'll take advantage of her age and seniority?" Emperor Xiao Wu asked with a smile.
Huangfu Ruoxi smiled, took a cup of tea from the palace maid, and handed it to Emperor Xiao Wu.
"Isn't Your Majesty afraid?"
Actually, it would be best if His Majesty didn't show up.
Taking advantage of your age? Throwing tantrums and acting shamelessly? Then bring it on!
"I've been feeling rather bored lately, so it would be good to go and meet this Grand Princess."
Emperor Xiao Wu took the tea, took a sip, and then placed it on the table beside him.
"Are you sure you don't need me to go?"
"No need, I just spoke with the Imperial Concubine and we'll go together."
Your Majesty, please rest assured! As for being unreasonable and argumentative, I often did the same thing back in my maiden home before I entered the palace.
"I certainly won't let His Majesty lose face," Huangfu Ruoxi said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Xiao Wu touched the bracelet on his wrist, thought for a moment, and nodded.
"Alright! You are the Empress, and it is your responsibility to manage these royal affairs."
"Then shall I continue to review memorials in the Hall of Diligent Governance and await the Empress's good news?"
Huangfu Ruoxi smiled and agreed.
Xu Roujia, standing to the side, looked on with envy.
His Majesty truly has deep feelings for the Empress...
"Your Majesty, let's pack up and go!"
"It would be terrible if that princess fainted right now!" Xu Roujia said quickly after regaining her senses.
Huangfu Ruoxi nodded.
Yes, it wouldn't be good if I fainted. Even if I were to faint, it would only be because I scolded that princess until she fainted...
......
And so, Huangfu Ruoxi and Xu Roujia arrived at the palace gate in sedan chairs, one after the other.
Two palace maids helped Huangfu Ruoxi and Xu Roujia down from the sedan chair.
Those watching outside, as well as those brought by Princess Huian, all knelt down.
Of course, Princess Hui'an, who was holding the imperial edict, did not kneel.
Huangfu Ruoxi looked at Princess Hui'an, whose face was ashen, and immediately put on a smile.
"This must be Princess Hui'an. This is the first time I've met her!" Huangfu Ruoxi said with a smile.
Everyone immediately understood what it meant.
I'm not familiar with you, so watch your words.
"Your Majesty the Empress, please forgive me for being unable to pay my respects to you as I am carrying the late Emperor Wen's imperial edict," Princess Huian said coldly.
Huangfu Ruoxi wasn't angry at all.
If you want to act all high and mighty, then so be it!
I didn't originally intend for you to say more than a few words.
"What does Princess Huian want with the imperial edict and certificate of merit bestowed by the late Emperor Wen?"
"Is this a plea for the Marquis of Changning, who killed thirty-two people and seized tens of thousands of acres of fertile land?" Huangfu Ruoxi deliberately raised her voice.
The people who had been exempted from formalities and stood up immediately erupted in anger.
What? Thirty-two lives were lost...
Even being torn to pieces wouldn't be enough to quell public anger!
Princess Hui'an's face turned ashen, but she remained defiant.
"Your Majesty, please investigate thoroughly before speaking. There are some matters..."
"What else is there to investigate? The petitions from the people of Suzhou have already piled up on the desk in the prefect's office."
Princess Hui'an, could you please take a closer look at what is written on this imperial edict?
Why did the late Emperor Wen bestow upon you the iron certificate and the cinnabar book?
You were granted the imperial edict and certificate because you made great contributions to protecting the state of Da Yu.
But what are you doing now?
By condoning so many bad things your daughter and son-in-law have done, are you still protecting the state of Dayu?
You're destroying the very foundation of Chongqing!
Princess Hui'an, how dare you sit here holding this imperial edict?
"How can you face the late Emperor Wen? How can you face the ancestors of Dayu? How can you face the people who sacrificed themselves for the stability of Dayu?" Huangfu Ruoxi asked sternly.
Princess Hui'an never expected the Empress to say such things.
She immediately became a little anxious.
"Your Majesty, please be careful with your words..."
"How can I be careful with my words? I am the Empress of Dayu, and I must also consider the safety of Dayu."
The eldest princess's daughter and son-in-law committed heinous crimes in Suzhou. Am I not allowed to intervene?
Princess Hui'an, please return!
I'm telling you right here, regarding matters that affect the foundation of Da Yu and endanger the lives of the people of Da Yu.
Even if you presented ten such imperial edicts, it wouldn't make a difference!
His Majesty will not turn a blind eye to those crimes just because you are a member of the royal family and you have the imperial edict and iron fist bestowed by the late Emperor Wen.
If you have the will to stay here, you should hurry back to Suzhou.
His Majesty has already dispatched officials from the Ministry of Justice and the Court of Judicial Review to Suzhou.
"Perhaps... you'll get to see your son-in-law and grandson one last time," Huangfu Ruoxi said coldly.
When Princess Hui'an heard that the Ministry of Justice and the Court of Judicial Review had been sent to Suzhou, her vision went black.
Is this... there's no way to slow it down?
"I...want to...see the imperial family..." Princess Hui'an fainted after saying this.
The two old women beside her immediately helped her up.
"Send your princess back!"
His Majesty said that considering her advanced age, he would not blame her for any oversight.
If you continue to be so stubborn, then don't blame His Majesty for being ruthless!
After Huangfu Ruoxi finished speaking, she turned around and got into the sedan chair.
Xu Roujia, who hadn't said a word to her, quickly followed her into the sedan chair.
Position can really change a person...
Huangfu Ruoxi seemed like a completely different person after taking the empress's seat...
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