Chapter 237: The Irritable Queen Mother vs. the Cold Imperial Master (20)
Lu Cha walked down from the platform at some point.
She waved her hand, and the guard who had just drawn his sword and killed someone retreated, smiling sweetly:
"National Master, your reputation is truly well-deserved."
"If I am not considered a dead man, this old minister will not live beyond your second sentence."
Ming Yan drank tea calmly.
The sparkling tea seemed to cause ripples in his reflected eyes.
"Your Majesty, thank you for your compliment."
The official who had been frightened silly just now finally came to his senses.
An official was dissatisfied and boldly asked:
"What did Lord Wang do wrong? Why did the Queen Mother kill him?!"
"Just because the Imperial Preceptor made a joke, is the Queen Mother going to kill people indiscriminately to save the Imperial Preceptor's reputation?!"
When one person speaks, a second person follows.
The hall soon became noisy and bustling, with some even speculating that the Queen Mother and the Imperial Preceptor had an inappropriate relationship.
Until a strange gurgling sound was heard.
The old minister's bloody head was kicked right in the middle by Lu Cha.
Those cloudy eyes, still filled with astonishment, stared dimly at the first few people who spoke.
They shut up instantly.
The voices of others also gradually became weaker unconsciously.
Lu Cha curved her red lips:
"Lord Wang served as the Imperial Horse Servant, but he failed to take good care of the royal horses. Instead, he frequently demanded large sums of money, often using excuses like sick horses or the stables needing repairs, to enrich himself."
"This was his first sin."
Having said this, Lu Cha glanced at the people around him with a sharp gaze:
"Secondly, the Imperial Master is the protector of our Great Chu, yet Lord Wang shows no respect at all and humiliates him with money. If the common people knew about this, they would probably unite to protest."
"By then, the people will be unstable and turbulent. How can you all sit here and eat, drink and have fun in peace?"
"Ai Jia, did I kill the wrong person?"
After the last word fell, the hall fell silent and no one dared to speak anymore.
Ming Yan raised his head slightly and looked at the girl standing in front of him.
She is like a brilliant sunset, leaving the last rays of light for the coming night.
It was deeply engraved in his heart.
Ming Yan was stunned for a moment.
Since he became the national teacher, he has often been ridiculed.
Although I'm used to it now and don't care about it, I did have some small expectations when I was humiliated for the first time.
There will be someone who can say something for him.
Even if it's just a look.
Ming Yan unconsciously clenched the teacup, and the slightly warm temperature seemed to spread from his palm all the way to his chest.
Is this what it feels like to be protected?
[Ding—Villain’s favorability +5, darkening value -5.]
Seeing the atmosphere become tense, Chu Yixiao finally stopped watching and said respectfully, "I will investigate thoroughly and give an explanation to the Imperial Master and everyone else about what my mother said."
"I heard that the Queen Mother will choose a concubine tonight, bestow upon her the Phoenix Seal, and have her take charge of the harem?"
Lu Cha hummed in an ambiguous tone.
Jiang Lianxue, who originally felt unlucky because of seeing blood on her birthday, immediately puffed out her chest excitedly.
For the sake of the Phoenix Seal, she won't bother with this little bitch!
Jiang Lianxue smiled what she thought was the most beautiful smile.
However, Lu Cha turned around, walked away with his back to her, and gave the Phoenix Seal handed by Jin Yu directly to Mu Lanyue who was sitting in the corner:
"From now on, the harem will be left to Concubine Lan to manage."
Not only Mulanyue was confused, but everyone else was also stunned.
Jiang Lianxue stood up angrily: "What is the Queen Mother's intention in doing this?!"
"I am the Emperor's only concubine. According to the rules, I should be the one managing the harem. Why did you give the Phoenix Seal to a concubine of low status?!"
Did Jiang Lucha deliberately embarrass her?!
Lu Cha smiled faintly: "Princess Lan is kind and virtuous, and makes me feel more at ease than Concubine Jiang."
Jiang Lianxue laughed angrily and was about to speak when she saw the old nanny walk into the hall and raise her hand towards her.
Jiang Lianxue covered her cheeks reflexively.
Afraid of being slapped in public and becoming a laughing stock, she gave Lu Cha a vicious look and strode away unwillingly.
Relying on her own power, Jiang Lianxue didn't even say a word to Chu Yixiao, which was a slap in the face to him.
Chu Yixiao's eyes were gloomy, but he continued to pretend to be timid and said nothing.
The Jiang family is becoming more and more lawless!
"Since ancient times, it has never been reasonable to let concubines manage the harem. Could it be that the Queen Mother drank too much and became confused?"
General Jiang, who had been sitting at the head of the right seat, stood up and gave a warning:
"Your Majesty, please think carefully and don't regret your decision today in the future."
Who doesn't know that he and the Grand Censor are not on good terms?
This rebellious girl actually wanted to give the Phoenix Seal to the other man's daughter?! Was she trying to piss him off to death?!
Lu Cha said bluntly: "Is General Jiang threatening me?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes became subtle.
Isn't the Queen Mother the concubine daughter of Commandant Jiang? Could it be that the relationship between father and daughter is not good?
Seeing the gazes of the people around him, General Jiang wanted to slap Lu Cha hard.
Idiot! Why are you saying everything?!
Because they couldn't fall out right now, General Jiang said aggrievedly, "Your humble servant dares not threaten the Queen Mother!"
"Your Majesty, I am drunk and unwell, so I will take my leave now!"
Chu Yixiao nodded in agreement.
Looking at the back of General Jiang leaving angrily, Lu Cha couldn't help but sigh:
They are indeed father and daughter!
If you can’t argue, just leave!
Mulan Yue, fearing she might offend Lu Cha, took up the Phoenix Seal and saluted, "I will definitely not disappoint the Queen Mother."
"I believe you."
Ignoring the suspicious looks of others, Lu Cha leisurely returned to his high seat and enjoyed the delicious meal.
Chu Yixiao looked at Mulanyue calmly.
Mulanyue's confused look didn't seem to be fake.
But why did Jiang Lucha give her the Phoenix Seal?
Could it be that because he had a good impression of Mulanyue and had favored her many times, Jiang Lucha felt jealous and wanted to use Jiang Lianxue to deal with Mulanyue?
Chu Yixiao was lost in thought.
And below, the first one on the left.
Ming Yan discovered that Lu Cha was eating a chicken leg with a handkerchief, and they overlapped again. Ming Yan's eyes were obscure and he left quietly.
He must know the result tonight.
Lu Cha smiled cunningly.
Oh no!
The little villain finally couldn't sit still anymore!
Not long after, Chu Yixiao also found an excuse to leave.
As soon as the emperor left, the officials could leave one after another.
The Imperial Censor, who was over sixty years old, wanted to wait for Mulanyue at the palace gate to ask his daughter about the Phoenix Seal, but a pretty palace maid came towards him and bowed her head respectfully.
"Master Mu, the Queen Mother invites you."
Recognizing that she was the Empress Dowager's personal maid, Jinyu, the Imperial Censor hesitated for a moment and chose to leave with her.
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Inside the octagonal pavilion in the Imperial Garden.
Lu Cha had already dismissed the palace maids, and since the banquet was over, no officials or their families came here, so it was very quiet.
The Imperial Censor, who had been brought here by Jin Yu, bowed and saluted, then asked, "I wonder what the Empress Dowager wants to talk to you about?"
Lu Cha stated his purpose directly: "I want to cooperate with Lord Mu to bring down the Jiang family."
"You are the only old minister who can check and balance General Jiang, and you are also one of the few loyal ministers to the Great Chu."
The Imperial Censor was stunned and couldn't react.
The Queen Mother is looking for him to overthrow her own mother's family?
Is the Queen Mother crazy?
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