nashuaworldcup Chapter 252 Punishment and Reward
Chapter 252 Punishment and Reward
The emperor said, "Everyone, get up. There are no outsiders here."
The emperor looked at the two of them and asked, "Why are you here together today? It's quite rare."
The emperor knew that the two men must have come because of their two sons, but he had to ask.
The emperor then said to the eunuch Su who was waiting beside him, "Please find seats for the two concubines."
Neither Concubine Cen nor Concubine Xie Hui was the kind of person who was pretentious. Concubine Cen was steady and virtuous, while Concubine Xie Hui was cold and aloof.
After thanking the emperor for the seat, Concubine Xie Hui said, "Sister Concubine Cen, please speak first."
The emperor nodded and looked at Concubine Cen: "Then you go first."
Concubine Cen didn't refuse and nodded. When she looked at the emperor, tears were already streaming down her cheeks. "Your Majesty, I want to ask, have you found the person who assassinated Huaiyang?"
She did not hide her concern and worry for her son in her eyes.
The emperor thought for a moment, and then nodded slowly, not wanting to hide it: "I found out."
Concubine Cen stood up and walked solemnly to the center of the hall, kneeling down and kowtowed to the emperor. "Your Majesty, please severely punish the assassins and give an explanation to me and Huaiyang."
When Concubine Cen raised her head and looked at the emperor, tears could no longer be held back from rolling down her face. She looked at Lu Huaiyang with a pitiful and sympathetic expression, and said helplessly, "Huaiyang and I have finally been reunited. He has been away for so many years and has returned to the capital without offending anyone, yet he has suffered such an unprovoked disaster."
"If it weren't for my good luck, I'd probably have lost my life."
"I am terrified. Your Majesty, please severely punish the mastermind behind the assassination!"
She didn't ask who it was, her eyes were filled with determination and helplessness.
That was a mother's protection of her son.
The emperor felt sorry for Concubine Cen when he saw her like this. Didn't he also feel sorry for Lu Huaiyang?
Especially when I think of their previous residence, the poor child and grandson... Alas!
"Princess Cen, this matter is of great importance. I will make my own decision." The emperor said solemnly.
This time, Concubine Cen lost her usual submissiveness and gentleness. Instead, she gritted her teeth and looked at the emperor unwillingly, "What is your Majesty's decision? Please give me and Huaiyang an explanation on this matter..."
The emperor felt a headache and frowned, not knowing what to say for a moment: "Concubine Cen, this matter is of great importance. It affects the entire court and the harem. I... need to think it over carefully. You should get up first."
Concubine Cen knelt firmly on the ground, looking at the emperor without saying a word.
The emperor couldn't bear to blame her. Thinking about the injuries Lu Huaiyang had suffered, he seemed to understand Concubine Cen.
He couldn't help but sigh and looked at Concubine Xie Hui: "She refuses to get up, you tell me what you want to say!"
The emperor thought, since neither of them could solve the problem, they might as well come together and kneel down together.
Concubine Xie Hui also stood up, walked to Concubine Cen's side, and bowed to the emperor: "I also beg Your Majesty to seek justice. My father's birthday banquet was assassinated. He is old. Please punish the person behind this!"
This is actually the same thing that Concubine Cen is asking for.
"And the Lin family..."
Concubine Xie Hui continued, "Minister Lin's second daughter climbed into the Second Prince's bed under such circumstances. It was a foolish act committed by my Xie family. It caused my father's birthday banquet to be canceled and made us the laughing stock of the entire capital."
"I beg Your Majesty to be respectful. This matter cannot be let go like this."
Concubine Xie Hui did not cry or make a fuss. She told the story in detail and made her purpose very clear.
The emperor had no reason to refuse.
Dean Xie is now the dean of the Imperial College, and he teaches the pillars of the country.
In this matter, the Second Prince is at fault, and the Lin family is also at fault.
If he is not punished, it will only chill the hearts of the Xie family and the hearts of many students...
The emperor looked at his two beloved concubines, one was the woman who had shared joys and sorrows with him, and the other was his beloved flower on the mountain top.
It's the same thing we're asking for.
I'm afraid it won't work if there is no punishment.
The emperor sighed and looked at the two of them: "I understand. You can withdraw first. The decree will be issued today. You can rest assured."
Concubine Cen and Concubine Xie Hui looked at each other, and they stopped arguing. They kowtowed to the emperor and both retreated.
Just as Eunuch Su sent the two out, he hurried in to report, "Your Majesty, the Imperial Concubine requests an audience."
The emperor's brows darkened, and a hint of impatience flashed in his eyes: "No!"
"The imperial concubine is kneeling outside, and she said that she would remain kneeling until the emperor saw her." Eunuch Su glanced at the emperor cautiously and reported the imperial concubine's words truthfully.
The emperor took a deep breath and angrily said, "Let her kneel if she wants. I want to see how long she can keep kneeling. If you have the time, you should teach your good-for-nothing son a lesson! Get out!"
Eunuch Su knew that the emperor's anger was not directed at him. Although he appeared frightened, he was not afraid and retreated.
The emperor was left alone in the hall, rubbing his brows in annoyance. He felt speechless and very tired.
There are too many people in the harem, which is troublesome.
He suddenly felt that Lu Huaiyang's decision was right.
If Ye Nanyue becomes the principal wife, even if he marries again in the future, those noble ladies will probably have to consider the fact of being inferior to a commoner girl.
Besides, Ye Nanyue is not really useless. On the contrary, she is outstanding in every aspect.
With fewer people, the backyard will be more peaceful.
As for her offspring, Ping'an is an extremely intelligent child, which shows that she is good at raising children.
Look at that body, it seems that she is good at giving birth. In the future, let the imperial physician take good care of her and have more children. They are all born of the same mother, and who knows how much trouble will be saved...
After a while, the emperor calmed down for a moment and issued an edict.
Soon, each government received either an imperial edict or an oral order.
When Minister Lin received the oral order, he became so angry that he fainted.
The emperor personally spoke up and Lin Wannian was sent to the second prince's mansion. She had no rank and could only serve as a concubine.
Minister Lin was reprimanded and given a verbal warning for not managing his household properly and was not allowed to attend court for a month.
Even Concubine Lin was blamed and hid in the eldest prince's mansion, not daring to go out.
As for the second prince, his title was stripped and his fiefdoms were all gone. Fortunately, he retained his status as a prince, but he also suffered other inconveniences.
The second prince's biological mother, the Imperial Concubine, was accused of failing to educate the child properly and even attempted to plead for mercy, and was demoted to the rank of concubine.
This punishment is neither light nor heavy.
As for the Xie family, the emperor gave some gifts to Dean Xie and said a few words to comfort him.
The punishment for others is a comfort to Lu Huaiyang and Dean Xie.
Another most important decree was directly issued to the courtyard where Lu Huaiyang and Ye Nanyue lived!
Lu Huaiyang was restored to his status, given the title of the Wise King, and granted a prince's mansion.
As Lu Huaiyang's first wife, Ye Nanyue was given the title of Princess Xian and included in the royal jade book. Three days later would be an auspicious day for her to enter the palace and the imperial shrine to comfort her ancestors.