novelones Chapter 332
Chapter 332
Xiao Chenyan stood aside, watching Shen Ruzhou drive King Yu into silence, with a doting look in his eyes that he didn't even notice.
Prince Yu knelt down on the ground with a plop, "Father, it is clear to me that my son's porridge was just to relieve my father's worries and he never took any credit or pride. This is all Princess Wucheng's slander, and her heart is to be punished!"
Shen Ruzhou took a step forward and stared at King Yu closely, "Am I slandering? Then please tell me, King Yu, are those words of mine slandering you?"
"Have you not given soup or have you not given soup for two months?"
She pressed forward step by step, looking around between Xiao Chenyan and Prince Yu with a faint smile, "Or is it that the person giving the porridge is not your princess?"
"Shen Ruzhou!"
The veins on King Yu's forehead were pulsing, and his eyes were red, like an angry beast. Bei Xiuyan's eyes flashed, and a sudden chill spread all over his body, forcing King Yu to shut up.
"His Royal Highness Prince Yu, it is a grave sin to behave in a disrespectful manner in front of the Emperor!"
King Yu knelt back bitterly. What Shen Ruzhou said was half true and half false. He had indeed given the porridge for more than two months, but he had consumed too much food. There was more water than rice in the porridge, and a lot of sand was mixed in. As for the living Bodhisattva, it is even more nonsense.
But he couldn't say these words at all!Half-truths and half-false words are more likely to arouse people's suspicions. The emperor's suspicions are not something he can afford!
Shen Ruzhou raised his eyebrows, "Why didn't His Highness Prince Yu speak? Is it because he couldn't find any place to refute?"
Fortunately, looks can't kill, otherwise she would have been killed by King Yu a thousand times by now.
Thinking of this, Shen Ruzhou glanced at Beixiu Yan gratefully. If he hadn't stopped drinking King Yu just now, he might really stand up and beat her.
Xiao Chenyan keenly caught Shen Ruzhou's eyes, and his expression darkened.
She gave the food to Beixiu Yan, and Beixiu Yan appeared just in time to rescue her. Xiao Chenyan was filled with doubts. When did they become so close?
Could it be that Beixiu Yan's status in her heart was the same as that of her husband? !
On the dragon throne, Emperor Yong'an lowered his head and looked at the memorials and account books presented at the Beixiu Banquet, his face getting darker and darker.
It records in detail what time, where and how much food was delivered, and the accounts are clear.
Seeing that Shen Ruzhou did not hoard too much food and sent most of it to the military camp, Emperor Yong'an's doubts about her were mostly eliminated.
But King Yu, the amount of food consumed by giving porridge for more than two months was by no means a small amount. Compared with him, the small amount of food Shen Ruzhou sent to the military camp was insignificant and not worth mentioning.
Doubts, anger, and a sense of crisis surged up in Emperor Yong'an's heart, straight to the top of his head. He could no longer suppress the anger in his heart, and threw the account book hard on King Yu, scattering the pages on the floor.
"Prince Yu, where did you get so much food, and why do you give out porridge in such a big way? What are your intentions?"
Prince Yu originally wanted to use the eldest princess's report to add fuel to Xiao Chenyan's anger, but unexpectedly he drew the flames to himself. He was really dumb and unable to tell the story of the pain of Coptis chinensis.
He knelt on the ground and broke out in cold sweat, "Father, the food is grown in my village, as well as some from the princess's natal family. I am just afraid that these hungry people will cause trouble and threaten the safety of the imperial city, so I Set up a tent and serve porridge as a sign of comfort.”
Seeing that Emperor Yong'an was still angry, King Yu bowed down and kowtowed heavily. His dull voice echoed in the Chancery's study room, giving everyone a headache.
"Father, you are worried day and night about the victims. I just want to share your worries. I don't dare to be disobedient!"
He hurriedly looked at Xiao Chenyan beside him, "Brother Huang, you have always understood Brother Huang. Please explain it to Brother Huang."
Xiao Chenyan quickly raised his eyes and glanced at Emperor Yong'an, whose expression was relaxed, and knew that Emperor Yong'an was moved by King Yu's words of loyalty.
He took a step forward and knelt next to King Yu, and said sincerely: "Father, King Yu also sympathizes with you. You have to manage the war at the border and appease the famine in the country. It is really hard work. You want to do your part in filial piety. This is what you should do as a minister." Duty.”
King Yu nodded in agreement as he listened, although he knew very well that Xiao Chenyan did not do this out of any brotherly love, but just to show his brotherly love in front of Emperor Yong'an.
But now that the matter is over, the most important thing is to take him out first.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Chenyan's words suddenly changed, "However, there is indeed something wrong with the emperor's move. He set up a tent to serve porridge in the imperial city, and made it so loud that everyone knew about it. He was indeed greedy for fame and fortune and to win over the people. If you feel guilty, a small punishment or a big warning is not enough."
Shen Ruzhou took a deep look at Xiao Chenyan. He cared about his brothers and sisters, valued affection and righteousness, was selfless, and clearly understood rewards and punishments. He really had nothing to say.
Emperor Yong'an did not immediately punish King Yu. He stroked his beard, with a wise light in his eyes. He looked at Bei Xiuyan and said, "Prince Regent, how do you think this matter should be handled?"
Beixiu Yan was dressed in a long red official robe and stood in the splendid palace. His stern face remained as unchanged as an iceberg. He raised his hand and said, "This is the Emperor's family matter. I cannot say more."
Seeing the satisfied approval in the emperor's eyes, Xiao Chenyan was secretly annoyed. He was just one move away. He just said too much. In the eyes of his father, wouldn't he mean to overstep his authority?
The emperor glanced at King Yu who was kneeling on the ground. His cold gaze made King Yu tremble so much that he almost forgot to breathe.
"King Yu was imprisoned for one month because of his poor thinking and inappropriate behavior."
King Yu collapsed helplessly on the ground and was carried out.
Shen Ruzhou glanced over, and a sneer suddenly appeared in his eyes, "Father, the emperor has clear rewards and punishments. I wonder what arrangements are made for the emperor's sister?"
When the eldest princess heard this, her eyes widened in disbelief, "Shen Ruzhou, don't push yourself too far. What crime does this princess have that needs to be punished?"
"I just suspect that you have evil intentions. I just need to make it clear now. You haven't suffered any losses."
Xiao Chenyan looked at Shen Ruzhou displeased, with warning eyes, "The eldest princess was also afraid that you would be confused and do something wrong, so she spoke out. Now that she has spoken out, is it too much for you to hold on to her?"
She is too much?
Shen Ruzhou almost laughed angrily.
Did Xiao Chenyan forget who filed the complaint today?
Even if there was King Yu's hand behind this matter, could it be that the eldest princess just wanted to take personal revenge and make things worse, hoping to kill her?
If the regent hadn't been here today, who among all the people present would have protected her?I'm afraid everyone is looking forward to her death!
Now she is just asking for fairness, but instead she is being accused of going too far, which is simply ridiculous!
"Xiao Chenyan, haven't you read the laws of the court? False accusation is a serious crime. Just because she is a princess, she can suspect whoever she wants to suspect and report whoever she wants to report. So where are the laws of the court?"