"yes."
That night, many well-informed court officials already knew...
Someone attacked the hot spring palace last night!
Fortunately, the Imperial Concubine had early mobilized the Beijing Army to protect the palace, so the Second Prince and Concubine Rou were safe, and the perpetrators were caught.
The next morning, the ministers discussed matters as usual, and the ministers who were not well-informed also learned about this matter.
"It is against etiquette for the imperial concubine to interfere in government affairs!" Minister Yao of the Ministry of Rites was the first to jump out and object.
Song Chengyi, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice, opposed his objection:
"If it weren't for the Imperial Concubine's planning, the Second Prince and Concubine Rou would have been in trouble. I think it was a wise move for Your Majesty to take precautions and hand over the tiger talisman to the Imperial Concubine!"
"Duke Su, I wonder what your opinion is on this matter?" Minister Yao had no choice but to look at Duke Xue.
There were two great regents in the court, one was Song Gu and the other was Duke Xue.
The Xue family has always been at odds with Ning Wanyin, so Duke Xue will surely not miss the opportunity to deal with Ning Wanyin.
Duke Xue's expression was calm, "I have no opinion."
There is nothing wrong with the upright officials and censors scolding Ning Wanyin.
But who among those who actually have military power dares to stand up and challenge Ning Wanyin?
You have an issue with Ning Wanyin holding the Tiger Talisman, do you think you are more suitable? Do you covet the military power of the Beijing Camp?
The more troops a person controls, the more sensitive he is regarding military power.
The censors of the Censorate could scold Ning Wanyin for violating etiquette, but the Xue family would keep silent.
As the highest official of the Censorate, Song Gu has always been concerned about major issues concerning people's livelihood, and not obsessed with minor details. He said:
"If Minister Yao has a suitable candidate, why not write to His Majesty and make suggestions. Your Majesty has to make decisions in a hurry for the sake of the overall situation in the southwest. Concubine Ning is loyal to the emperor and has fulfilled her duties. I don't have a better candidate for this matter, and I have no objection."
Minister Yao was instantly choked.
This is the emperor’s military power!
Who dares to recommend someone to him? This matter is really too sensitive...
The emperor has to make the final decision himself.
Song Gu's point is, since you don't have a candidate, what are you opposing? If you have a candidate, you can go and write a petition.
Therefore, although several court officials expressed that the imperial concubine's behavior was against etiquette.
However, Song Gu and Duke Xue did not oppose it, and it did not cause much trouble.
When the news that Concubine Ning was holding the tiger talisman spread, the public opinion on this matter among the ordinary palace maids and the common people was very friendly.
Because the Imperial Concubine had donated money to charity during floods and established palace rules to help people survive the plague, ordinary people had a very good impression of her.
Ordinary people don't care about all the twists and turns in the etiquette.
I just felt that the Queen had saved someone again. The Queen is really a beautiful and kind person.
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