Chapter 637 Hostages in Hand
It was unexpected that Chu Chengli would rebel at this time, but on second thought it seemed reasonable.
Queen Song hosted a banquet for the female family members. Those who entered the palace were all the families of officials who had weight in the court. Even if some of them did not care about the life and death of their wives and daughters, most of them would not ignore it. It was common for families to rely on marriage to maintain relations with aristocratic families. If the ministers did not care about the life and death of their wives and daughters, their respective in-laws would be the first to not let them go.
So he had to be cautious in doing so. The Queen Mother had so many hostages in her hands, and the ministers were coerced and unable to resist. With just this one step, Chu Chengli solved his biggest worry.
As for whether these ministers are convinced or not?
When the dust settles after he ascends the throne, those who don't want to die will have no choice but to surrender.
"What's the current situation of the Lu family?" Lu Xiang asked.
"It is also surrounded and cannot enter or leave. However, those people are only surrounding the mansion and are not making any rash moves."
Having said that, Zuo Shiwen's face was also full of worry.
Although the Thirteenth Prince was well prepared, no one could predict when Chu Chengli would force the emperor to abdicate. They could only observe their every move and respond accordingly.
Lu Xiang nodded, and then said to Zuo Shiwen: "I was suddenly taken away by the Ministry of Justice. Grandmother and the others must be very panicked. Sir Zuo, please take the opportunity of investigating the case to pass on a message to Grandmother so that she can feel at ease."
At least you can't panic at this time.
My eldest sister-in-law is pregnant, so everyone in the house needs to be calmed down, otherwise it will give others an opportunity to take advantage of us.
Zuo Shiwen understood Lu Xiang's concerns and agreed without hesitation.
"Okay, I'll go right away."
Soon, Lu Xiang was taken back to prison, and Zuo Shiwen left without saying anything more.
Although he was in charge of the Ministry of Justice, not all of them were his people, so he and Lu Xiang still had to act with caution.
"Xiangxiang, are you okay? Did Lord Zuo make things difficult for you?" He Zhiyan looked her up and down nervously and worriedly.
Yun Lu also looked at her anxiously: "Miss Third, are you okay?"
"I'm fine, don't worry. Lord Zuo just asked a few questions." Lu Xiang said, "Sister Yan, I'm sorry to have you in jail with me today."
Lu Xiang didn't know whether this was a good thing or a bad thing.
Although he was imprisoned, He Zhiyan would not be threatened by the empress dowager if he left the palace with her. At least his life was safe for now.
But if you say this is a good thing...
Lu Xiang took a look at the dirty and messy environment around him and felt like crying but had no tears.
I guess no one thinks going to jail is a good thing.
But she couldn't say too much now, because walls had ears.
Although Chu Chengli has the support of Prime Minister Liu and has colluded with the Western Jin Dynasty to take the risk of forcing the emperor to abdicate, Chu Jinyan is the emperor's designated candidate for crown prince, and the people around him are not mediocre. Compared with Chu Chengli, Chu Jinyan's forces that have not surfaced are the key to victory.
Hope...everything goes well for him.
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Lu Mansion.
Zuo Shiwen brought people from the Ministry of Justice to investigate the case, which alarmed everyone in the mansion. The old lady, supported by Mother Wen, hurriedly walked towards the front yard.
"Madam, please slow down, slow down." Mother Wen advised nervously.
The old lady's face was tense and her eyes were gloomy.
The news that Lu Xiang was being plotted against by the Queen Mother had not yet reached the mansion, but the Minister of Justice came to investigate the case and asked some questions about Lu Xiang. The old lady didn't think it was a good thing.
In Qinghui Courtyard, Qiao Jingru was about to go out in a hurry, but was pulled back into the house by Lu Chao.
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