Feng Beichuan became increasingly agitated, his words became more and more unrestrained, and his tone became increasingly sharp.
Hearing the barbed words from the other party, Emperor Xingchang finally lost his temper and shouted angrily, "Feng Beichuan, how dare you! Do you really think I dare not punish you?"
Just then, Bai Yuanshan stepped forward again, his face radiating righteous indignation, and rebuked Feng Beichuan, saying, "Regent, you mustn't go too far in some things! Leave some room for yourself and others in everything you do, lest you end up unable to recover!"
The Imperial Observatory also stepped forward, pointing angrily at Feng Beichuan and saying, "How dare you insult me? That's bad enough, but you even dare to defy His Majesty and utter such arrogant words! Do you think you have enough heads to be chopped off..."
In an instant, Feng Beichuan was bombarded by the three people in turn.
A storm was instantly stirred up in the imperial court.
Feng Beichuan knew that no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't out-argue the other party's three mouths, so he simply kept quiet. He felt that there was no need to waste his breath arguing with these people.
However, those people clearly had no intention of letting Feng Beichuan off so easily, especially the Imperial Observatory.
He thought that he had finally gotten a chance to shine in front of the ministers, but he was being told that his words were just nonsense. This was simply unbearable.
A scholar can be killed but not humiliated!
The Imperial Observatory immediately stepped forward and said to Emperor Xingchang, "Your Majesty, I believe this man is extremely arrogant and disdainful! I implore Your Majesty to handle this matter impartially, otherwise, it will truly dishearten us, his subjects!"
"Your Majesty, please handle this matter impartially!"
At the same time, those ministers who also disliked Feng Beichuan also stood up at this moment.
It is conceivable that all of these people were ministers who were on good terms with Bai Yuanshan.
Several ministers who were on the same side as Feng Beichuan also came out to refute him.
Unfortunately, Feng Beichuan was in the wrong this time. All those people could do was plead with Emperor Xingchang to show leniency, citing reasons such as the regent being young and impulsive.
Now Feng Beichuan is completely in a predicament.
Looking at the large crowd gathered beneath the dragon throne, Emperor Xingchang couldn't help but reveal a smug expression.
A murderous intent suddenly flashed through his mind.
Emperor Xingchang thought that if he could take this opportunity to teach Feng Beichuan, this arrogant fellow, a good lesson, it wouldn't be bad.
Even if we can't take his life, we can at least deflate his arrogance.
Emperor Xingchang then began to ponder how to deal with Feng Beichuan.
Just then, Li Chang'an, who had been watching the battle from the sidelines for a while, suddenly stood up, bowed slightly to Emperor Xingchang, and said, "Father, may I say a few words?"
Although Emperor Xingchang was not entirely willing at this moment, he had no reason not to give Li Chang'an face, so he could only slightly raise his hand to signal the ministers who were talking all at once to shut up for the time being.
The hall immediately fell silent.
Then, Li Chang'an nodded slightly to Emperor Xingchang and said, "Your subject would like to say something fair. If you really advocated holding the selection of consorts for the sake of the Regent's lifelong happiness, you should indeed discuss it with the Regent and ask for his opinion first. Although the Regent's words were indeed a bit extreme just now, your subject feels that they were indeed heartfelt words."
Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged bewildered glances.
Unexpectedly, Her Highness the Princess, who has always been indifferent to such court intrigues, has now come to join in the fun.
Even Emperor Xingchang frowned, and then began to ponder the relationship between Li Chang'an and Feng Beichuan.
It's unexpected that Li Chang'an would step forward to explain for Feng Beichuan under such circumstances. It seems that the two of them now have a mutual respect and appreciation for each other.
Thinking this, Emperor Xingchang's expression grew even more solemn.
Then, he looked up and stared directly at Li Chang'an, his gaze filled with suspicion and scrutiny.
At this moment, Feng Beichuan couldn't help but glance at the woman with longing. He felt a surge of emotion, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.
It turns out she wouldn't just stand by and watch him be isolated and helpless.
Li Chang'an remained expressionless throughout, as if her words were devoid of any personal emotion.
Just then, the Imperial Astronomical Bureau stepped forward again and said bluntly, "Isn't Your Highness's explanation a bit too far-fetched? If it were truly just heartfelt words, why did the Regent just insult me?"
The Imperial Astronomical Bureau felt extremely angry whenever this matter was mentioned.
That guy actually dared to say that the academic research he had painstakingly pursued over the years was utter nonsense, which is undoubtedly a defilement of one's faith.
This is absolutely outrageous!
If I don't seek justice for myself today, I will definitely feel resentful and unable to calm down.
Feng Beichuan, however, remained dismissive of this.
He felt that what he had just said was already quite restrained. If he had really insulted him, he probably wouldn't be standing here relentlessly now; he would probably have fainted on the spot from anger.
Unfortunately, the Imperial Observatory had no idea about Feng Beichuan's usual speaking style, so it's no wonder that he felt he couldn't bear it after just a little bit of a blow.
Upon hearing this, Li Chang'an remained calm and composed. She then slowly and deliberately said, "I think it would be a bit too harsh to say that what the Regent just said was an insult. In my opinion, whether your conclusions about stargazing are nonsense or not, we laymen naturally don't know. However, such things are indeed very controversial. Many people believe they are true, but we must admit that there are also some who don't believe them. You can't force everyone to believe these things, can you?"
Faced with Li Chang'an's eloquent explanation, the Imperial Observatory was speechless. He could only stare dumbfounded at the woman's calm and collected expression, wanting to retort but not knowing where to begin.
Then, Li Chang'an continued, "In my opinion, not everyone in the court necessarily believes in the so-called stargazing and celestial phenomena. It's just that the Regent is straightforward and has expressed his thoughts. If the Director of the Imperial Observatory were to criticize him, wouldn't he be criticizing all the officials who don't believe in him?"
The court fell silent, and everyone's eyes turned to the Imperial Observatory.
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