Chapter 823: No Guilt
The Empress Dowager suppressed her anger and asked coldly.
"What do you want me to do?"
Luo Qinghan: "I want the military token in your hand."
There were two military tokens in the Dasheng Dynasty.
One of them is in the hands of Emperor Sheng Yong, and the other is in the hands of Qin Zhong.
Later, Qin Zhong launched a coup and was shot to death on the palace wall. His military token fell into Luo Qinghan's hands.
After Emperor Sheng Yong passed away, the military token in his hand also disappeared.
Luo Qinghan searched the Weiyang Palace, the imperial study, the council hall and other places several times, but still could not find the whereabouts of the military token.
He once suspected that someone had secretly taken the military token, but it had been almost two years since Emperor Sheng Yong's death, and there had been no news of the military token.
If someone really took the military token, they would definitely use it to cause trouble as soon as possible instead of hiding it.
Unless that person has no idea about the throne.
For that person, the military talisman was more of a precautionary measure.
Luo Qinghan put himself into the perspective of Emperor Sheng Yong and thought about the problem with Emperor Sheng Yong's way of thinking.
Emperor Sheng Yong has always been suspicious and has a heavy mind.
For something as important as the military talisman, he would definitely hide it in the place where he felt most comfortable.
Originally, he should have put the military token where he could always reach it, but after experiencing the palace coup, he realized that the area around him might not be safe. In addition, he was seriously ill and his body was getting weaker. If someone really wanted to snatch the military token, he might not be able to protect them, so he might hide the military token somewhere else.
Is there any place in the palace that makes Emperor Sheng Yong feel at ease?
Going further, is there anyone in the palace that Emperor Sheng Yong feels he can trust?
Only the Empress Dowager.
She is the biological mother of Emperor Sheng Yong.
She only has one son, Emperor Sheng Yong.
The mother and son have experienced the most difficult times together, shared weal and woe, and have a deep affection for each other.
Anyone in this world could plot to murder Emperor Sheng Yong, except her.
If Emperor Sheng Yong wanted to hand over the military command to someone else, that person would most likely be his mother, the current Empress Dowager.
It was also because of the military token that Luo Qinghan had been so tolerant towards the Empress Dowager in the past two years.
Now is a good opportunity for him to take back the military token.
The Empress Dowager laughed in anger: "Do you know what you are talking about? I live in the harem and never ask about government affairs. How could the military order be in my hands? Are you still asleep?!"
Luo Qinghan: "Since you never ask about state affairs, why do you want to interfere in the affairs of Duke Hong?"
The Empress Dowager: "Because he is my younger brother. In my eyes, this is not a government matter, it is just a family matter!"
Luo Qinghan: "But in my eyes, this is government affairs."
The Empress Dowager was so angry that her chest felt stuffy and painful, and her breathing became rapid again.
She covered her chest, frowned and glared at the emperor, and said through gritted teeth.
"The military token is not here with me!"
Luo Qinghan did not force it and spoke slowly.
"In that case, there is no need for me to show mercy.
According to the criminal law of the Dasheng Dynasty, anyone who committed arson or murder would be torn apart by five horses, and all his family members would be exiled.
Anyone who embezzled or accepted bribes exceeding one thousand taels of silver would be sentenced to death by hanging, all his property would be confiscated, and his entire family would be enslaved.
Anyone who shields a murderer and commits a serious crime shall be deemed to have committed murder and shall be sentenced to beheading.
Duke Hong committed all three of the above crimes at the same time.
For multiple crimes, Duke Hong was stripped of his title and nobility, demoted to a commoner, and sentenced to death by slicing.
All his immediate family members will be beheaded, and all his clan members, regardless of gender, age or status, will be enslaved and exiled to the border. No pardon will be granted! "
The Empress Dowager opened her eyes wide and looked at him in disbelief.
"You, you dare?!"
He was so excited that his voice was trembling.
Luo Qinghan said calmly: "The fate of the entire Lu family is in the hands of the Royal Grandmother, please think twice before you act."
This is a blatant threat!
The Empress Dowager was extremely angry and hateful.
She had never regretted it as much as she did now.
She regretted why she supported this ungrateful person to take the top position? !
If she had known that he was such a heartless person, she should not have given him the chance to inherit the throne!
But that's the way it is.
It was no use for her to regret.
She could only try to suppress the hatred surging in her heart and spoke through gritted teeth.
"Duke Hong is your great uncle. If you treat your elders like this, aren't you afraid that future generations will call you a heartless tyrant?!"
Luo Qinghan said calmly: "I have no regrets about what I have done."
The Grand Empress Dowager sneered, "Ha, what a clear conscience! I helped you to succeed to the throne, but you repay me in this way. How dare you say you have a clear conscience? You are simply a wolf in sheep's clothing!"
Luo Qinghan: "If your Royal Grandmother has nothing else to say, I will take my leave."
He turned and tried to leave.
The Empress Dowager called him and said, "Are you really unwilling to let go of Duke Hong and the Lu family?"
Luo Qinghan: "I said, Duke Hong brought this upon himself, I cannot possibly forgive him. As for the Lu family... as long as you can produce the military token, the entire Lu family can be saved."
The Empress Dowager stared at him intently.
At this moment, she no longer had her usual kindness and gentleness, and looked like a ferocious female beast.
She grabbed her sleeves so tightly that her nails were almost broken.
Luo Qinghan calmly accepted her glare.
a long time.
Then I heard her say in a hoarse voice.
"How can I trust you?"
This is what it means to give in.
Luo Qinghan: "As long as you can hand over the military token, I can immediately issue an imperial decree to pardon the entire Lu family."
The Empress Dowager: "I need to think about it again."
Luo Qinghan: "You can take your time to think about it, it doesn't matter how long you take, but the case of Duke Hong is already under review. I can wait, but the entire Lu family may not be able to wait."
The Empress Dowager said nothing, her face was frighteningly pale.
Luo Qinghan said goodbye and left.
As soon as he left, the Empress Dowager fainted.
Ms. Kong hurriedly went to ask the imperial physician for help.
The entire Changle Palace was in chaos.
Luo Qinghan extended his right hand to Xiao Xixi.
"Let's go back and eat."
Xiao Xixi immediately ran over and grabbed his hand.
When the two were walking out, they happened to meet Lu Xinyao.
Lu Xinyao was waiting here on purpose.
As soon as she saw the emperor appear, she fell to her knees and begged with tears in her eyes.
"My grandfather was wrongly accused. I beg Your Majesty to see through this and give him justice!"
Luo Qinghan looked at her expressionlessly: "You said that Duke Hong was wrongly accused, do you have any evidence?"
Lu Xinyao choked.
She is just a well-educated rich girl, where is the evidence?
She said that simply to plead for her grandfather.
Luo Qinghan: "Duke Hong's case has been handed over to the three courts for joint trial. Whether he is guilty or not, it is not up to you to make arbitrary comments. If you feel uneasy, you can go back to Duke Hong's mansion and share the hardships with your family."
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I just realized that today is Chinese Valentine's Day. I foolishly thought that yesterday was Chinese Valentine's Day. I'm getting older and my brain is not working as well as it should. I need to drink a glass of milk to calm down.
Good morning everyone!
It’s the end of the month again, and it’s time for me to beg for monthly tickets with all my heart.
Wuwuwu, please give me a monthly ticket! Don't let my ranking drop! I beg you!
(End of this chapter)
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