RPAGF Chapter 284 Punishment
Chapter 284 Punishment
Xie Liuzheng felt like the sky was falling!
His mother just went to the palace and became a fugitive. What on earth happened?
Ji Yuntang was also very anxious, but since the person had not been found, it meant that Mrs. Cai was safe for the time being.
She said to Xie Liuzheng: "Don't worry, let's go find the Queen and find out the whole story. Since my mother was able to hide in the palace without being found, it means that someone in the palace must be helping her."
Xie Liuzheng thought about it and realized that this was indeed the case.
In Fengyi Palace, the Queen was also worried about this matter.
She knew that Mrs. Cai was definitely not the kind of person who would resort to violence, and this was most likely a false accusation by Concubine Li and her daughter.
But Concubine Li and Luo Qianxue insisted that it was Madam Cai who beat them, and Madam Cai was missing, which meant that she fled for fear of punishment, making her a greater possibility.
Although the queen was anxious, she could not help much.
It was not until the arrival of Ji Yuntang and Xie Liuzheng that she saw hope.
The Queen explained the whole story to Ji Yuntang and Xie Liuzheng, and then said to them:
"Concubine Li and Luo Qianxue are still complaining to the emperor. The only plan now is to help Madam Cai clear her name. I will continue to send people to look for her, so don't worry about that."
Just then, a palace maid came in and whispered something in the queen's ear.
The queen's eyes lit up instantly, "Is this true?"
"Yes, your majesty, the Ninth Princess sent me to give you a message." The maid said truthfully.
The queen smiled and said, "Okay, you go down first, I understand!"
"Mrs. Cai was saved by Qingge. She is now in Feiyue Palace and is safe. Don't worry."
Xie Liuzheng and Ji Yuntang breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.
The Queen wanted to send someone to bring Madam Cai over, but Ji Yuntang stopped her.
"Your Majesty, no!"
"You just said that the emperor sent the imperial guards to search Feiyue Palace, but they were driven out by Qingge. That means Qingge protected mother."
"If we take mother away from Qingge now, wouldn't that be telling the emperor and Concubine Li that Qingge has committed the crime of deceiving the emperor?"
"Let's do this... I will go to the Political Affairs Hall with my brother to investigate the situation. If we are sure that Concubine Li and Luo Qianxue deliberately framed us, you can then go with Qingge and bring Madam Cai over. What do you think?"
"Can you two do it?" The queen's brows showed a hint of confusion, and she glanced at Xie Liuzheng.
"He ordered that Prince Xie not be allowed to enter the palace. If Prince Xie goes with you, what if he sees you and gets angry with you?"
Ji Yuntang shook his head slightly. "It's okay. When I came here, I told the Imperial Guards that I came here to help the Seventeenth Prince with acupuncture. My brother is my assistant, so they dare not stop me."
"Mrs. Cai is the mother of Master Xie, so it's most appropriate for him to come forward."
After hearing Ji Yuntang's words, the Queen didn't know what to say and just let them both pass.
However, she also arranged for someone to guard outside and inform her in time if anything happened.
Imperial Palace, Council Hall.
This is Ji Yuntang's third time here.
Before I even entered the door, I heard Luo Qianxue sobbing.
Concubine Li had her back to them. Although she wasn't crying, it was clear from her actions that she was wiping her tears with a handkerchief.
Ji Yuntang raised his eyebrows. When did Concubine Li’s tolerance become so weak?
She felt it was fake to cry over such a small matter.
At this time, the caring voice of Emperor Jingyang was heard from inside.
"Then according to what my beloved concubine said, how do you think I should deal with the Rongguo Mansion to calm you down?"
Concubine Li's eyes were moist, and her soft voice was a little ethereal, as if it would be blown away by the wind.
"Your Majesty, this was done by Madam Cai alone, and has nothing to do with the Rongguo Mansion. I don't want to make a big fuss about this matter and implicate other innocent people."
"On the contrary, Duke Rong, as a minister of the two dynasties, has made great contributions to the Dongchen Kingdom. I don't want to embarrass the emperor. Because of Xue'er and I, you and the Duke Rong's Mansion have been at odds. It's okay for Xue'er and I to suffer a little."
These words were so wise that Emperor Jingyang's heart was in a knot. He wanted to hold her in his arms and comfort her.
Even at this time, Concubine Li was still thinking about him. She would rather suffer injustice herself than create a rift between him and the Rongguo Mansion.
It can be seen how kind and sensible she is.
Only if you love him deeply would you consider so much for him, right?
Emperor Jingyang stepped forward and held Concubine Li's hand, looking at her lovingly.
"My beloved, I am helping you vent your anger. How can this be considered as a embarrassment?"
"Then no matter how great Xie Jinrong's achievements are or how high his prestige is, he is just a minister."
"Don't say I just want to punish him. Even if I ordered his wife to be killed, would he dare to say no?"
What Emperor Jingyang didn't know was that every word he said fell into the ears of Xie Liuzheng and Ji Yuntang.
Xie Liuzheng was rarely angry. His face darkened instantly and a hint of murderous intent flashed in his dark eyes.
His father was loyal to Emperor Jingyang and worked day and night for the Dongchen Kingdom, but this is what happened to him?
Just because Concubine Li cried a few times, Emperor Jingyang ordered the killing of his mother. How dare he do that?
At this moment, Xie Liuzheng wanted to kill Emperor Jingyang!
How he wanted to ask Xie Jinrong to come and see with his own eyes what kind of heartless person the person he worked for was.
Seeing Xie Liuzheng's anger, Ji Yuntang was afraid that he would act impulsively, so he gave him a reminder.
"Brother, please be patient for a moment, let's see what Concubine Li has to say."
"I always feel that Concubine Li must have some tricks up her sleeve."
After hearing this, Xie Liuzheng's anger subsided a little.
After hearing what Emperor Jingyang said, Concubine Li's eyes immediately turned red. She turned her head away subconsciously, and mist appeared in her sparkling eyes.
"Your Majesty, you are so kind to me, but I am not the kind of person who would do something knowing it is wrong."
"You have helped me vent my anger, and I am grateful to you. If I kill the Duke's wife, it will be bad for the emperor's reputation. I don't want to see you, the emperor, being scolded by the people because of me."
"There are more ways to vent your anger for me than this one. Your Majesty, please think twice."
Concubine Li knelt down and Emperor Jingyang helped her up. He thought that Concubine Li must have an idea in mind when she said that.
Emperor Jingyang asked: "Then how do you want me to punish them, my beloved concubine?"
Luo Qianxue pricked up her ears and listened. Her heart was so nervous that she even forgot to cry.
This was something she and Concubine Li had discussed before.
As long as Emperor Jingyang agrees, she can marry into the Duke of Rong's Mansion smoothly, regardless of whether Cai Guidi agrees or not.
Xie Liuzheng is definitely going to be the Crown Prince’s Consort!