Upon hearing the words "forced abdication," Prime Minister Shen and Marquis Mu immediately changed their expressions, knelt on the ground, and dared not raise their heads in fear. The officials behind them also dared not utter a sound.
Prime Minister Shen and Marquis Mu understood that Feng Guche was still unwilling to do this, but there was nothing he could do. The matter had already been brought to the forefront by the Empress Dowager, and the evidence was conclusive, so he had no choice but to investigate. He had nowhere to vent his anger, so he took it out on them.
A deathly silence fell over the scene. The concubines in the harem regretted their actions even more when they saw the sight before them. They even wished they hadn't come at all, otherwise they would be in trouble if they were held responsible.
Fortunately, so far, Feng Guche's anger has been directed at Prime Minister Shen and Marquis Mu.
Cang Xixue glanced calmly at Empress Shen Biyun and saw that Shen Biyun's expression changed, showing worry and embarrassment.
Feng Anxue, who was also seated, was somewhat smug. The emperor was furious today, and it seemed that the Marquis's mansion was not going to have a good time from now on. In short, she was happy to see Mu Chenshuang in trouble.
Faced with Feng Guche's anger, Prime Minister Shen felt his scalp tingle, but he had no choice but to bite the bullet and reply, "Your subject dares not."
Feng Guche snorted coldly, his icy gaze sweeping over Prime Minister Shen with an extremely oppressive air. Then, he raised his eyes and thoughtfully looked at Feng Xilan, Feng Mozhan, and Feng Ji.
"Get up. Detain Song Jiang first," Feng Guche said coldly. "Prince Xiaoyao, I know that the case of the Prince of Libei has always been a thorn in your side. How about you investigate the case yourself?"
Feng Ji's heart stirred, but his eyes quickly darkened. He rejected Feng Guche's suggestion, "Father, I have long lost interest in power and have no interest in the affairs of the court. I only wish to be a carefree prince."
"Now that Your Majesty has spoken, I believe that no matter who is in charge of the investigation, we will not dare to slack off and will definitely find a satisfactory result."
Feng Ji spoke calmly, and Mu Chenshuang looked up at him with unfathomable eyes.
It seems that the tragedy of the Libei King's family is a real headache for Feng Ji. Otherwise, why would he refuse such a good opportunity to regain power? Perhaps he doesn't want to go through the pain of that year again.
As Mu Chenshuang was thinking, she suddenly heard Feng Guche mention Feng Mozhan's name.
"Second Prince, you were not in court when the case of the Prince of Libei occurred, and you had no involvement with Song Jiang and other officials. In my opinion, since the Prince of Xiaoyao is unwilling to take on the investigation, I will entrust it to you."
As soon as Feng Guche finished speaking, Feng Mozhan quickly stood up, bowed respectfully, and agreed.
At the same time, Prime Minister Shen, who stood to the side, showed some worry. Now that Feng Guche valued Feng Moran so much, wouldn't that put the Crown Prince Feng Xilan, whom they supported, on the sidelines?
Although he was aware of the crisis, Prime Minister Shen could only comfort himself that Feng Xilan had not lost his position as crown prince, so there was still hope.
After the reinvestigation of the case of the Prince of Libei was confirmed, Feng Guche turned to the Empress Dowager, forced a smile, and said, "Mother, are you satisfied now?"
The Empress Dowager knew that Feng Guche was unwilling and not truly happy, but since he had agreed to reinvestigate, she had nothing to be dissatisfied about.
"Your Majesty is joking. How could I possibly be dissatisfied with Your Majesty?" After saying this, the Empress Dowager felt only exhaustion.
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