RPAGF Chapter 363 Fire Breaks Out in the Backyard
Chapter 363 Fire Breaks Out in the Backyard
Chapter 363 Fire Breaks Out in the Backyard
Consort Zheng stroked his white hair, her voice filled with heartache: "Your Majesty has worked too hard for too long. Let the children help you in the future."
Emperor Cheng reached out from the front, took her hand, and pulled her into his arms. Looking at her, he said, "I will gradually hand over the reins of government to Chen'er, but the matter of establishing a crown prince cannot be rushed."
When Consort Zheng heard the second half of the sentence, a barely perceptible look of disappointment flashed across her eyes.
"It's all up to His Majesty's arrangement. His Majesty is on our side, mother and son, and will certainly not mistreat Chen'er." Her smile was gentle and kind.
Emperor Cheng smiled, pleased by the tender words, and gently pinched Consort Zheng's chin: "You do have some conscience."
After exchanging a few jokes, Consort Zheng poured Emperor Cheng another cup of tea. Her eyes flickered as she said, "Your Majesty, Shen Li has just returned to court after achieving merit on the battlefield. Isn't it inappropriate to keep her locked up in prison like this?"
"What's wrong with that? She was the one who hit him. It's outrageous for someone to abuse their power under the emperor's nose. To say she disregards the law is an understatement." Emperor Cheng snorted upon hearing this, his words filled with dissatisfaction with Shen Li.
Consort Zheng was slightly relieved and said casually, "In that case, why doesn't Your Majesty curb her arrogance?"
"Does my beloved consort want me to favor the Wu family?" Emperor Cheng smiled as he looked at Consort Zheng in front of him. Consort Zheng, who was not known for her scheming, was like a transparent person in front of him, and he could see right through her.
This is why he liked Consort Zheng; she was beautiful and charming but simple-minded, which made him feel calm and unguarded.
At this moment, although he saw through it all, his smile was one of indulgence and pampering.
"Your Majesty is wise. The Shen and Gu families are too powerful. We finally caught them making a mistake, how can we let it go?" Consort Zheng knew she wasn't clever enough, so she spoke frankly.
The two often acted like an ordinary married couple.
“My dear consort, you have oversimplified this matter. Even if Shen Li did hit someone, it was the Wu family boy who injured someone first. If we investigate, the Wu family boy will not escape punishment.”
"On the contrary, Shen Li is seen as a righteous person in the eyes of the people. If I openly find fault with her now, wouldn't I become a foolish emperor?" Emperor Cheng patiently explained to her.
The most important thing for an emperor is to win the hearts of the people and never stand against them.
"Does Your Majesty mean there's nothing you can do about her?" Consort Zheng asked.
Emperor Cheng nodded, not angry, and slowly said, "No matter how unruly she is, she is just a piece on a huge chessboard. She can be used well now when she is useful, but when she is no longer useful, she will be at the mercy of the person playing the game."
This is the composure of an emperor. Even though he was aware of Shen Li's instability, he did not act impulsively.
Consort Zheng understood, but she couldn't help but offer another suggestion: "Your Majesty, since the court can't control her, why not try to make her own backyard burn down, so she can't take care of herself?"
Emperor Cheng narrowed his eyes slightly. He had previously considered arranging a concubine for Gu Chang'an, but since he had not yet found a suitable person, Shen Li was required to go on the expedition, so it was not appropriate for him to make such arrangements at this time.
Later, when the deposed Crown Prince Li Heng rebelled, he had even less time to attend to other matters. Now, hearing Consort Zheng bring it up again, he still felt it was a good idea.
No matter how capable Shen Li was in officialdom or how brave and intelligent she was on the battlefield, she could never escape the fact that she was a woman, and that was her greatest weakness.
When dealing with women, one should naturally use women's methods.
"Is there anyone suitable for my beloved concubine?" Emperor Cheng asked.
When Consort Zheng heard Emperor Cheng ask this question, the corners of her lips curled up, indicating that the matter could be accomplished.