Chapter 229 Your Majesty, She Has No Martial Ethics
The emperor's suspicion is directed at everyone, and this time the Lei family has violated his taboo.
First, he formed a clique for personal gain, helped the third prince to win over various forces, and recruited troops to seize the throne.
Second, he extended his hand to the salt affairs in Jiangnan. Since ancient times, salt and iron have been state-run and the most important financial pillar of the court, and no one is allowed to interfere.
Third, the attack on Yun Zheng seemed to be a simple act of drugging her, but in fact he was taking the opportunity to control her, pull her into his camp, and make her betray the emperor.
With these three things combined, the Lei family can no longer be saved this time.
The son is his own son, so he would never kill him. However, those around him would have to bear the king's wrath.
The third prince was very panicked, as he knew his father's temper very well.
If so, he would just get angry and curse, venting his anger, and then everything would be fine.
But now, even with such peace, this matter cannot be resolved. What should I do?
Yun Zheng's cheerful voice echoed in my ears, "The food is here, Third Prince, come and test the poison."
The Third Prince was furious, and she was still in the mood to eat? "Get lost!"
Yun Zheng snorted coldly, "What? Are you also worried that the Lei family will drug the food? You don't dare to eat it?"
The emperor looked coldly at the Lei family. They trembled and shook their heads desperately, not daring to do anything.
The Third Prince suppressed his anger and said, "Of course not. I'll try!"
As plates of delicious food were served on the table, the Third Prince sat aside and tasted the dishes one after another.
Yun Zheng was really hungry and ate very quickly, but her manners were very elegant and her etiquette was perfect, and there was nothing wrong with her.
Moreover, her expressions when eating are very varied. She frowns when the food doesn’t taste good, and her eyes light up when the food tastes good.
Hey, these four-happiness meatballs are delicious.
The emperor didn't want to eat at first, but seeing how delicious she was eating, he couldn't help but take a few bites.
Yun Zheng used her serving chopsticks to pick up a four-happiness meatball and placed it on the plate in front of him. She said with a smile, "Your Majesty, please try this. It tastes good."
Her movements were as natural as flowing water, which surprised the emperor. Is this... serving food to an elder?
Yun Zheng didn't care what he was thinking. She picked up some food for Li Wuyang and said, "Nine Thousand Years Old, you should try it too."
Li Wuyang was silent for a moment, "Take care of yourself first."
The emperor glanced at them calmly. They were frank and open, not avoiding suspicion, and their generosity made people feel that there was nothing fishy going on.
"Do you often eat together?"
Yun Zheng's cheeks were puffy from eating so much, like a cute little squirrel.
She swallowed the food before speaking, "No, we were all busy and only had three meals."
She even boasted proudly, "Last time, Jiuqian Sui had me by his side, and he ate an extra bowl of rice. I'm awesome, right?"
She was too frank, and her pair of black eyes showed only boasting, not admiration.
The emperor's mood was very complicated, "Hehe."
Seeing this, Yun Zheng explained seriously, "Your Majesty, please don't be jealous. There's a reason why no one likes to eat with you."
The emperor's mouth twitched. "Nonsense! I gave them food, and they were just asking for it."
Yun Zheng said with a smile, "I have to take digestion pills when I get home. The pressure is too great."
Li Wuyang, who was sitting opposite, was choked and said, "Ahem, don't tell the truth all the time."
emperor:……
A palace maid hurried in and bowed to the emperor, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine requests an audience."
The emperor frowned slightly, but he came after all!
Yun Zheng exclaimed loudly, "Wow, the Imperial Concubine is really here to kill me. They say it's so hard for concubines to leave the palace, how come it's so easy for her?"
"The imperial concubine is coming with such force that she will definitely target me. She's using all sorts of tricks, including flattery, retreat, and even threatening to hang herself."
She hugged her injured arm, her face full of fear, "Your Majesty, I am weak, pitiful and helpless. How can I be a match for the second-place winner in the palace fight? You must protect me!"
Emperor: ...Palace fight for the second place?!
Everyone: ...
She has no moral principles. Not only did she use tricky and weird angles to put on the other person's tricks, she also blocked the other person's escape route.
No matter what tricks the imperial concubine uses, she can't escape this.
The Third Prince rolled his eyes, looking weak, pitiful, and helpless. Who was that person who had just chased him around the court with a brick?
The imperial concubine came slowly, holding the hand of a delicate little girl. She was wearing a palace dress, which made her look graceful and elegant.
She pulled the little girl along to bow, "Your Highness, I greet you."
The little girl's crisp voice rang out, "Xiao Wu greets Father."
Li Wuyang raised his eyebrows. The imperial concubine came well prepared and even brought the Fifth Princess, a powerful weapon.
The emperor stared at the imperial concubine with a cold gaze. The imperial concubine bowed her body, maintaining her dignified posture without any deviation.
The emperor snorted coldly, his eyes fixed on the little girl's face. Seeing that she was about to fall, he said, "Get up."
He waved to the little girl, his most beloved fifth princess, "Little Five, come here."
"Father." The little girl threw herself into his arms and smiled at him innocently.
The emperor's heart softened and he touched his daughter's pink little face.
"Did the imperial concubine report to the empress in advance when she returned to her parents' home?"
The imperial concubine said with a submissive look, "The Empress has shown mercy and allowed me to leave the palace."
The emperor said calmly, "What are you doing here?"
The imperial concubine's expression became more respectful. "The fifth princess has never met her maternal family since she was born. I heard that the emperor left the palace and came to the Lei family. I wanted to ask the emperor for his blessing and let the fifth princess recognize her maternal family and meet her grandparents."
She looked around, "Hey, where are my parents? Why aren't they here?"
Mrs. Lei did not dare to mention the head of the Lei family who was taken away for interrogation. She only dared to move aside to reveal the old lady who was half lying on the chair.
"Your Highness, the old lady has fainted from Yun Zheng's anger. You must take charge of her."
Looking at her mother with her eyes closed, a hint of anger flashed in the imperial concubine's eyes.
However, she concealed it very quickly, and looked humble and polite.
"Princess Jinyun, I don't know how my mother has offended you. I apologize to you on her behalf. Please forgive her this time, considering her age and confusion."
Madam Lei burst into tears, "Your Majesty, it's not the old lady's fault. It was Yun Zheng who scolded her. She scolded her so harshly that she almost fainted. Poor old lady, she's already old, she's never experienced such a great humiliation."
The imperial concubine was filled with hatred, her face extremely bitter. "Stop talking. Princess Jinyun has made contributions to the country and the emperor. Don't even think about bullying the imperial concubine's mother. Even if you have to kill the Lei family, just bear it. Don't hurt this pillar of the court."
She felt wronged, sad, and heartbroken, but for the sake of the emperor and the court, she had to consider the overall situation.
Yun Zheng saw it and raised the corners of her mouth slightly. Come on, perform to your heart's content.
Madam Lei cried out in disbelief, "My Lady."
Everyone watched silently, and somehow remembered Yun Zheng's words, "retreat to advance, praise to kill."
It seems that Yun Zheng had predicted everything!
The emperor's expression was difficult to discern, his eyes dark and unclear.
The chief eunuch finally returned, presenting a thick confession in both hands, "Your Majesty, I have confessed everything. These are the confessions from all parties."
Just as the emperor reached out to take the confession, something unexpected happened!
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