Chapter 1224 Wake Up
Inside the palace, Zhou Shuren was sitting with the ministers. None of them were injured. The injured ministers were next door, and the imperial physician was treating them.
It was raining outside at this moment. The rain washed the ground, mixed with the sound of palace maids and eunuchs sweeping the ground with brooms.
The gate was open, the eye-catching red color was impossible to ignore, the palace maids and eunuchs were scrubbing diligently, and rainwater mixed with blood gathered in the drain.
The ministers in the hall did not know how many people had died outside. When they came out, corpses were being carried away. There was blood everywhere, staining the stone slabs red. Zhou Shuren and others' boots were stained with blood.
Too many things happened today. Even those who have strong psychological endurance don't want to speak at this moment.
Zhou Shuren's mind was a little empty. The emperor had wiped out the Zhang family and the Yao family in one fell swoop. The only one who was still alive was Zhang Yang. Zhang Yang had been captured. The emperor did not order Zhang Yang to be killed. Instead, he put Zhang Yang in jail and let him count the days to die slowly.
The emperor left the follow-up matters to the prince to handle, while he waited for Prince Liang to wake up.
The imperial physician treated King Liang, who was seriously injured. Although the vital parts were avoided, his lungs were also injured. Even if he recovered, King Liang would be much weaker than a normal person.
The emperor turned the beads and looked at his unconscious fourth son. He had just had a fever and had just taken the medicine.
The emperor closed his eyes and seemed to be asleep.
In Zheng Palace, the Crown Prince checked the results one by one, and was satisfied only after confirming that nothing was missed.
The King of Qi and the King of Chu had already hurried out of the palace and returned to their royal residences. Both of them wanted to see with their own eyes that their wives and children were safe before they could feel at ease.
There was blood in the residence of the Princess of Qi's mansion. The Prince of Qi's heart skipped a beat and he kicked the butler, "Is this what you meant by the Princess and the Prince are safe?"
The butler sat on the ground and quickly got up, "Your Highness, the princess is really not injured."
The Prince of Qi had already walked into the yard. When the Princess of Qi saw that the Prince of Qi was safe, she couldn't help but take a step forward, but then stopped.
The King of Qi saw his two sons eating snacks and smiled, "I'm glad you're safe."
Princess Qi looked at the King of Qi carefully, then she put her heart at ease, "Everything is fine in the palace."
King Qi didn't believe it, "What's the bloodstain in the yard?"
Princess Qi snorted, "There are more people in the palace who poisoned the person than just the one who did it. It took a lot of manpower to kill them all."
Prince Qi looked at Princess Qi a few more times, and when he saw the princess looking at him, he quickly looked at his eldest son. His eldest son was in poor health, so he did not fight for the throne. He thought his grandfather was right and that appointing a crown prince early would avoid conflicts among brothers, so he appointed his eldest son as the crown prince.
The two children have already rushed over, and it is obvious that they are still afraid today.
The King of Qi comforted the child and then said, "The fourth child is seriously injured. I have to go to the palace. I leave the palace to you."
Princess Qi was surprised, "Prince Liang was injured?"
King Qi: "Yes."
The situation in Prince Chu's Mansion was much simpler. The relationship between the Prince of Chu and the Princess of Chu had almost reached freezing point. The couple barely exchanged a few words before the Prince of Chu had already returned to the palace.
In the palace, the queen came to look for the emperor and saw Prince Liang lying on the bed.
The Emperor supported the Empress and said, "If you need me for something, I'll go over there. Why do you have to come here in person? The palace is still a bit chaotic right now."
Queen, "Everything has been cleaned up. The palace is the safest place now. I know you are busy. I will find you in a few steps."
The emperor asked, "You came to see me in person, but for Rongchuan?"
The Queen shook her head. That was not the case. "You haven't said what to do with the child I raised in the palace."
The child has not been poisoned. She and the emperor intend to send him away.
But they didn't expect that they would be poisoned. The Zhang family will definitely regret it. The only root left is that they poisoned themselves. There are symptoms of premature death, and the original plan will have to be changed.
The emperor pondered, "Send him to the temple. Lay disciple, take good care of him and see how long he can live."
This was the greatest kindness he could offer.
The Queen thought for a moment and said, "That's good. Master Huien is also a great doctor."
"Um."
The Queen looked at Prince Liang, "Is he still not awake? Can the doctor tell me when he will wake up?"
The eldest son has firmly ascended the throne, and the dragon robe is real. As early as a month ago, the emperor told her that one third of the dragon robe had been made. This was a dragon robe custom-made for the eldest son.
Therefore, the Queen did not pay much attention to the illegitimate sons. She not only believed in the Emperor, but also believed that her eldest son could control the situation. However, she did not expect that something unexpected would happen to Prince Liang.
Your Majesty, "The doctor didn't give an exact time. It's getting late. You've been frightened today. I'll take you back."
The Queen asked, "You're not going to keep it?"
She understood the emperor. Guarding Prince Liang was not just about worrying about him. The queen no longer wanted to find out.
The emperor smiled and said, "No, there is no rush. Let's go."
The queen smiled and said, "Okay."
In the Zheng Palace, Zhou Shuren came over holding an umbrella. He came on behalf of the Ministry of Revenue. The ministers of various ministries arrived one after another, and Li Zhao disappeared wearing armor and looking murderous. At this moment, Zhou Shuren got to know the full side of Li Zhao. Li Zhao was also a general who had fought in the battlefields for a long time.
The prince gestured for the extra-ordinary persons to sit down. Zhou Shuren, as a minister of the lowest rank, stood out particularly.
After the prince and other officials were seated, he said, "Today, all officials have been frightened. The Ministry of Revenue has asked for a sum of money and will give it to all officials according to their ranks. Zhou Shuren has written a letter and sent it up."
Zhou Shuren felt a pain in his heart and his beard twitched. This was compensation for mental damage. Oh, and also work injury compensation. All the officials were poisoned today, and the emperor knew about it but did not tell them. The prince wanted to give more compensation.
Zhou Shuren knew that he couldn't save this money, so he said, "Yes."
The prince continued, "The soldiers who died today also need to be compensated according to the rules. I will also pay some money to compensate them. Lord Li will compile the head count and send it to the Ministry of Revenue."
Li Zhao, "Yes."
The prince continued, "Today, the property of fifteen officials was confiscated, and the Yao family's property also needs to be confiscated. Master Zhou, you have not been taking it easy these days."
Zhou Shuren: "I accept your order."
The Minister of Rites and others looked at Zhou Shuren, and several ministers looked at each other, and they understood clearly in their hearts that when the prince was registered, Zhou Shuren would be the Minister of Revenue.
The prince had to issue orders one after another, and the people in the capital still needed to be appeased, so there were really a lot of things to do.
By the time the ministers were able to leave the palace, it was already getting dark. Zhou Shuren left with several ministers, while Lord Xiao and others had already left the palace.
Li Zhao and Zhou Shuren were close, "Congratulations in advance."
Li Zhao felt emotional in his heart. Zhou Shuren had only been an official for a few years, but his achievements were indeed convincing. He was the future Minister of Revenue.
Is Zhou Shuren happy? Of course he is happy about the promotion, but the joy is diminished by the endless official duties.
In a side hall of the imperial palace, Prince Liang opened his eyes and was dazed for a while before he gradually focused his mind. When he heard the voice and saw his father, his heart tightened.