Chapter 328: Scripture Defense
After sitting down, Yun Qin glanced at Huo Jinchi's expression.
His clear brows were relaxed, without any sign of worry; his deep eyes were shining, without any sign of sadness.
"I thought the emperor would not come to the harem tonight." She personally poured a glass of water for Huo Jinchi.
Huo Jinchi raised his eyes to look at her, "Since I dare to issue an order, I naturally have a way to deal with them. You don't know that they have already been carried out of the palace."
Afterwards, he told her everything Xu An had reported, to amuse her.
After hearing this, Yun Qin was surprised and amused. "I thought that most of the ministers in the court were serious and upright. I didn't expect that they could be cunning sometimes?"
Huo Jinchi sneered when he heard this. "When they are in this position, they are all very smart. They are very ruthless and even I can't do anything about them sometimes."
"He has dealt with a bunch of cunning people clearly." Yun Qin held her chin with her hand and looked at Huo Jinchi, "Then isn't the emperor even more powerful?"
Huo Jinchi turned around and tapped her nose with his finger. "How many snacks did you eat today? Why is your mouth so sweet?"
"Your Majesty is talking nonsense. Even if I don't eat snacks, my mouth will still be sweet." Yun Qin's eyes turned and she was full of charm.
The last experience was too painful. Huo Jinchi became defensive. His eyes darkened, but he tapped her forehead with his finger, "Stop teasing me!"
Yun Qin covered her forehead and cried out in injustice, "This is pure slander!"
Huo Jinchi snorted softly, drank the tea she poured, and then said, "You seem to be in a good mood."
"Yes, I have done a great thing today. The emperor must give me a big reward when the time comes." Yun Qin said mysteriously.
The minister outside Yu's study had just left, and what happened in the harem probably had not yet reached Huo Jinchi's ears.
Even if he doesn't know now that she went to see the queen, he will know it later.
Looking at the Queen's actions, one can probably guess what happened. If she doesn't show off her achievements now, when will she do so?
"What does this have to do with me?" Huo Jinchi raised his eyebrows.
Yun Qin still didn't say anything, just said: "Your Majesty, just wait and see!"
It would take a lot of time to explain, and she was too lazy to do it.
Huo Jinchi knew that she did it on purpose, so he did not ask any further questions. He then asked her what else she had done today besides the big thing.
Yun Qin answered, and he asked if she had taken the medicine.
It was only one day since they last met, but he acted as if he hadn't seen her for a long time and asked her about every detail.
Yunqin was a little annoyed by the questions, but fortunately dinner was ready.
"Stop talking. Your Majesty must be hungry. Let's eat first." She said, standing up first.
Seeing her impatient look, Huo Jinchi thought she was hungry, so he said nothing more and went out to eat with her.
After dinner, they talked for a while, but Huo Jinchi did not stay in Yanning Palace, but returned to his bedroom.
Having just punished the Queen Mother, he really shouldn't have stayed in the harem.
After returning to Tongming Palace, Huo Jinchi naturally asked Xu An what Yun Qin had done today.
Xu An then told her about her visit to the empress in the morning.
"Queen?" Huo Jinchi raised his eyebrows slightly, not quite understanding why she was going to look for the Queen at this moment.
He then asked, "What is the reaction from the Queen?"
Xu An shook his head, "Your Majesty, the Queen did not go out today and has been in Fengyi Palace the whole time."
Glancing at Huo Jinchi, he asked, "Do you want me to ask someone to check it out?"
"No need."
Huo Jinchi waved his hands, thinking that it was not a big deal. If she wanted to play, he would just play with her.
"Is there any news from Concubine De?" He turned to ask something else.
Xu An shook his head again, "Nothing happened. Concubine De just went to see the eldest prince."
Huo Jinchi's eyes turned cold when he heard this. "Forget it this time. Be careful in the future and don't let her see the eldest prince so often."
"Yes, I will tell you now."
"It's okay. No one is needed here. You can go and have a rest." Huo Jinchi waved his hand at him.
"Then I will take my leave."
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A few days later, the ministers were in a turmoil again.
I don't know what the king's uncle did in private, but he actually instigated a straight-talking minister to repeatedly mention in the court that the dynasty ruled the country with filial piety, and that even if the emperor imprisoned the empress dowager, he should keep her in the palace and pay his respects to her every day, instead of throwing her in the temporary palace and failing to fulfill his filial duty.
What's more, the Empress Dowager is ill, and this is extremely unfilial. The Emperor should set an example for the people of the world.
Yun Qin felt overwhelmed after listening to Xiao Shunzi's retelling. It seemed that even the emperor could not escape these dogmas and rules.
I don’t know how Hawking will respond this time.
As a result, after the court session, Huo Jinchi ordered the construction of a pagoda for the empress dowager in the imperial palace, and made a vow that on the day the pagoda was completed, he would fast and bathe, and personally copy scriptures at the bottom of the pagoda for 9981 days.
This means that he will be out of office for 81 days.
The ministers who really cared about the country were furious and immediately came to ask the emperor to revoke his order. Huo Jinchi did not refuse to see them this time, but he still refused to give in no matter how they tried to persuade him.
"I am unfilial. If I don't recite scriptures and pray for the Queen Mother to wash away her sins, I am afraid I will not be able to face the people."
Who wouldn't understand what was said? It was all because of the words of the minister of remonstrance that the ministers did not give any further advice.
At the morning court the next day, he directed his criticism at the minister who advised him to remonstrate with him, arguing with him one by one until he almost vomited blood.
Not only was the debate going on in the court, but also among the common people. The debate was about whether filial piety was more important or the law was more important.
Amidst all the different opinions, many Confucian scholars who thought filial piety was more important were, like the minister who gave advice, severely criticized and unable to raise their heads after their arguments.
No matter how big the personal feelings are, they are not bigger than the law, not to mention that the emperor has already issued an edict of repentance and has posted it outside the city gate for public display. How is this unfilial? It is extremely filial!
The people are in favor of the cause, and those who have complaints can only shut up.
Huo Jinchi also took the opportunity to change his mind, and under the "persuasion" of court officials, he changed his mind to building a pagoda, and there was no need for seclusion and chanting sutras, only fasting for 9981 days.
When the news got back to Yanning Palace, Yun Qin couldn't help laughing.
Last time, Huo Jinchi said that others were slippery and did not hold back, but he was the one who could not be caught at all.
"Master, the Queen has left the palace!"
At this moment, Rong Xin walked in quickly from outside, but had not yet reached the sidewalk.
Yun Qin raised her eyebrows. "She finally made up her mind. What was her reason for leaving the palace?"
"During this period of time, people have been discussing whether the emperor is filial or not. The empress said that she wanted to serve the empress dowager for a few days in order to show her filial piety. The emperor then allowed her to leave the palace and go to the temporary palace to take care of the empress dowager."
Yun Qin couldn't help but laugh, "She really knows how to seize the opportunity."
The good show is about to begin again!