Many people in Kyoto City stayed awake all night, and all the major officials knew about the Sifang Mountain incident. Some remained silent, while others got up at night to write memorials and submit them. The Eighth Prince was being extremely disrespectful.
Many officials also submitted memorials discussing the incident of Concubine Yuan collaborating with the enemy, begging the emperor to deal with it according to the law.
The morning court was unusually lively, with officials headed by Prime Minister Gao saying that it was an honor for Ye Qianning to die in order to save the Eighth Prince, and that as the son of a court official, it was only natural for her to die for the royal family.
Yuan Yintang, carrying the imperial order, went to Sifang Mountain for a search and rescue. He met the Eighth Prince and Qian Fanji and his group. He was not sure whether the Eighth Prince was being held hostage, so it was normal for him to take action.
Moreover, the Qian family has a history of treason.
Casualties are normal in a sword fight. The Qian, Gu, and Zhan families surrounded and killed Yuan Yintang in public for a little kid. This was another mockery of the royal family and a serious crime.
Concubine Yuan did not collude with Dongyi, but was bewitched by Princess Dongyi.
Another group of officials held exactly the opposite view to Prime Minister Gao. Concubine Yuan had never liked the young lady from the general's mansion, and secretly asked Yuan Yintang to take revenge on her and shoot the official's family, which was a serious crime.
Concubine Yuan was not deceived. She set fire to Sifang Mountain in order to silence everyone on the mountain.
The arsonist has been taken into custody. After a body search, it was found that the perpetrator was several eunuchs and Jinyiwei. There is irrefutable evidence that Concubine Yuan committed the crime. If such a vicious person is not dealt with, it would be unjust.
Emperor Beili said nothing during this period, watching this group of people arguing endlessly.
Overnight, things got increasingly out of control, and he still hadn't figured out a suitable solution.
The morning court debated from dawn to noon. During this time, all the officials were shocked to learn that President Chen and the Qian family had lost their nationality. When they learned that the young lady of the general's mansion was not allowed to be buried on the land of Beili, all the officials were speechless.
Those who opposed and those who did not opposed all looked at Emperor Beili in shock. What happened?
The emperor actually issued such a cruel decree. The child was dead, but he was not allowed to be buried. Even Prime Minister Gao, who hated Ye Qianning so much, was speechless.
The indignant voice just now died down, and at this moment, he completely understood what it meant for an emperor to be ruthless.
"Your Majesty, Dean Chen is highly respected. Removing his nationality is too hasty. Please reconsider."
"Your Majesty, please think twice."
Soon all the civil and military officials reacted and knelt on the ground, even the officials who had been shouting just now knelt down.
"There is no room for maneuver in this matter. Beili Rong has no choice but to obey the emperor's orders." Emperor Beili was firm in his attitude and wanted to use this incident to warn everyone that imperial power is heaven.
"Your Majesty, what about Concubine Yuan? The evidence is conclusive, but Your Majesty still refuses to deal with him. The Eighth Prince is still in the prefectural government. Does Your Majesty want to wait until he loses the support of the people?" The Minister of the Dali Temple raised his head and spoke with a hint of indignation.
"Dean Chen also saved the emperor's life in the past. Because of Concubine Yuan's collaboration with the enemy, the emperor revoked the dean's nationality, but Concubine Yuan still sleeps soundly. I do not accept this punishment, and I beg Your Majesty to treat everyone equally."
"Your Majesty, please treat everyone equally."
The people, led by Prime Minister Gao, stopped making excuses and all begged the emperor to punish them severely.
Emperor Beili remained silent for the entire morning, watching the courtiers arguing below, only occasionally speaking a word or two after learning that President Chen had renounced his nationality.
The attitudes of all officials became visibly consistent, which made Emperor Beili even more vigilant.
Eunuch Li came up from behind and secretly handed a note to Emperor Beili.
Emperor Beili took it and opened it, his face gloomy. Things had fermented so seriously overnight.
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