Chapter 43 Boxing Match
When they suddenly heard this, everyone was a little puzzled. They turned around and saw an official wearing a crimson official robe with a peacock patch standing out. He had a thick black beard and a very serious expression.
Zhu Yuhuan raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this. Jin Ying beside him immediately said considerately, "This is Chen Yi, the Right Censor of the Metropolitan Censorate."
Zhu Yuhuan didn't mind Chen Yi's late submission, and simply asked, "What does Censor Chen have to say?"
Chen Yi saluted solemnly, then declared in a thunderous voice, "I wish to impeach Wang Zhen, the former eunuch in charge of the Imperial Household Department, and his cronies for fabricating charges, framing loyal officials, engaging in smuggling, corruption, and colluding with foreign enemies!"
None of these four major sins can be easily covered up.
Ma Shun, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, who was originally standing aside watching the show, immediately tensed up.
The reason is simple. Wang Zhen's followers also include him, especially him as the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. It is unknown how many murders and arson he has helped Wang Zhen commit. Once Wang Zhen is held accountable, he will be the first one to be unable to escape.
Zhu Yuhuan remained calm and asked, "Eunuch Wang is Your Majesty's trusted and capable assistant. He has devoted all his efforts to managing the court for Your Majesty for many years and has made great contributions. Although Eunuch Wang is indeed responsible for the defeat during this border patrol, these four offenses are not minor..."
Before Chen Yi could speak, Xu Gong stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, I have a reply." He took out a memorial and held it high above his head, saying, "Wang Zhen, Ma Shun, Peng Deqing, and others fabricated charges against Liu Qiu and brutally dismembered him in the imperial prison. I implore Your Highness to intervene on behalf of the people."
Ma Shun was even more surprised. He never expected that Xu Gong, an honest man who seemed to have given up his position obediently, would stab him in the back at this time.
In a state of panic, Ma Shun cursed: "Xu Gong! Are you looking for death? What nonsense are you talking about? His Highness is still here, and you dare to frame me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Hong shouted, "Ma Shun, you're talking nonsense! False accusations? You're Wang Zhen's lackey. The country is in danger now. Not only is Wang Zhen guilty, but you can't escape either!"
Ma Shun hurriedly looked at Zhu Yuhuan and tried to defend himself: "Your Highness, I absolutely did not..."
Now it is the Princess of Shunde who is in charge. She has just returned to the capital and is not very familiar with the affairs of the capital. If he can fool the Princess, he will not have to worry about these officials who are flocking to him.
After all, he is the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. The princess will always need him and it is impossible for her to just abandon him like this.
Before Ma Shun could finish his words, Wang Hong could no longer contain himself. He rushed forward, grabbed Ma Shun by the hair, and dragged him to the ground, beating him and shouting, "The country has come to this point because of treacherous villains like you! I will fight you to the death!"
Ma Shun was naturally unwilling to be outdone, and the two of them immediately started fighting in the Fengtian Hall.
Everyone on the side was stunned. They never thought that things would develop to this point.
After all, Ma Shun was the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, so he would naturally not lose to Wang Hong in terms of martial arts. Although Wang Hong could not beat Ma Shun, he had more strength and shouted Wang Zhen's crimes while fighting.
Ma Shun struggled and roared, "Your Highness, please save me! I am the commander-in-chief and I will definitely protect Your Highness!"
Before he could finish his words, Wang Hong pulled out a handful of his hair along with his skin and flesh, causing him to scream in pain.
Zhu Yuhuan narrowed his eyes slightly and said nothing.
Jin Ying caught a glimpse of Zhu Yuhuan's expression and immediately realized that Zhu Yuhuan would never speak for Ma Shun.
He is just a small commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. If he doesn't do it, there are others who can do it. He actually thinks he is a rare treasure and wants to force the princess to protect him. It is really ridiculous.
Seeing Ma Shun in such a miserable state, the others could no longer hold back. They rolled up their sleeves and began to help the slightly embarrassed Wang Hong beat Ma Shun.
Wang Hong became even more fearless upon seeing this. He bit Ma Shun's cheek with both hands, exerting force as if he wanted to tear a piece of flesh from Ma Shun.
Once they saw blood, the crowd became even more excited and beat Ma Shun even more easily. Not to mention punching and kicking, they even used the tablets in their hands to smash wherever they could.
For a moment, teeth and hair flew, saliva and blood foamed all over the place. No one remembered that the eldest princess was watching them. She was only concerned with venting her dissatisfaction with Wang Zhen and others over the years, so as to avenge her "grandson's life".
They've been holding their anger for ten years, it's time to let them vent!
Jin Ying was frightened when Wang Hong grabbed Ma Shun's hair and wanted to evacuate with the princess, but she didn't expect Zhu Yuhuan to remain calm and even changed his posture, obviously intending to enjoy this farce.
Jin Ying did not dare to stop them now, but quickly called a few eunuchs to stand in front of the princess to prevent these ministers from getting too excited and affecting the princess's personal safety.
Instead, Zhu Yuhuan patted Jin Ying's shoulder and said, "What's the point of calling them? Call the Imperial Stables."
Jin Ying suddenly realized what was going on and quickly asked the eunuch beside him to call Fan Hong to lead the troops.
But he couldn't help but sigh in his heart that the eldest princess was indeed someone who had been to the battlefield. She could remain calm when seeing such a scene.
No matter how powerful Ma Shun's martial arts were, he could not fight four hands with two fists. He soon fell into a disadvantage and could only cry out in pain and beg for mercy until his voice became smaller and smaller. In the end, only a pool of blood and Ma Shun's body were left on the ground.
The crowd was still furious, so Wang Hong spoke again, "Eunuchs Mao Gui and Wang Changsui are also Wang Zhen's followers. Your Highness, please punish them as well."
Jin Ying's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he turned to look at Zhu Yuhuan, obviously waiting for her decision.
These two men were Wang Zhen's subordinates. They had a grudge against Jin Ying when his nephews and nephews occupied the shop. If they could take advantage of this opportunity to use the officials to get rid of them both, Jin Ying would laugh out loud in his dreams.
Zhu Yuhuan smiled slightly and said, "Send someone to bring them here and check the accounts carefully. Don't accidentally hurt our loyal ministers of the Ming Dynasty."
Jin Ying responded: "Yes!"
Mao Gui and Wang Changsui were still unaware of the tragedy in the palace. When they learned that it was the Princess Regent who summoned them, they went in timidly.
They had never expected to be confronted with murderous court officials as soon as they entered the room. They felt something was wrong and saw Ma Shun lying on the ground, not knowing whether he was alive or dead. Now they understood everything and turned around to run.
However, the officials would never let them go so easily. They immediately chased them out and beat them up again, from the Fengtian Hall to the Fengtian Gate. Blood flowed down the steps like a winding stream.
Even Fan Hong, the eunuch from the Imperial Stables who arrived in time with his men, couldn't help but feel frightened when he saw these officials with blood on their bodies.
The Ming Dynasty is truly in chaos now... This is the imperial palace, and these people actually dared to openly beat to death a military officer and two eunuchs in front of the eldest princess...
Of course, not everyone was as impulsive as Wang Hong and his companions. At least the elderly, such as Duke of Yingguo Zhang Fu, Minister of Rites Hu Yi, Minister of Personnel Wang Zhi, and the current Deputy Minister of the Cabinet Zeng Heling, could only watch helplessly as the enraged officials reacted. Xu Yun wouldn't step forward and commit suicide at this moment. He simply watched from the outside as the officials were being assaulted. At first glance, he appeared to be trying to persuade them, but in reality, Xu Yun didn't even offer a hand. Instead, Yu Qian repeatedly tried to intervene.
However, the situation at this moment was already out of control. Even though Yu Qian tried his best to stop it, it was still ineffective. Instead, the sleeves of his own official uniform were torn.
Now only a few people in the hall looked embarrassed, and they all looked up at Princess Shunde, who was sitting at the top of the table. She still looked relaxed, and even stretched out her hand to count the number of people.
This is a great show in which most of the imperial court participates. If Zhu Yuhuan does not witness this grand scene, he would be sorry for standing here today.
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