lcionline Chapter 234 Shen Zhinian takes action
Chapter 234 Shen Zhinian takes action
In his previous life, Shen Zhinian was able to stir up trouble in the court, so he had a very keen political sense.
The emperor summoned Gu Jinxiao at this time, probably to ask the Ministry of Rites to privately collect and organize the evidence of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion violating the rules.
After all, he is the Minister of Rites, so it is only right for him to do these things. However, he is not as conspicuous as the Minister of Rites, whose every move is watched by many people.
However...what the emperor fears most about the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion is the military power.
If the military power is not taken away, no matter how much you do in other areas, it will all be empty talk.
Shen Zhinian no longer had the heart to take a walk, and after returning to Zhongcui Palace, he ordered: "Yuanbao, go and find out quietly who else His Majesty has summoned to the palace today."
"Slave, you obey!"
Not long after, Yuan Bao came back and after paying his respects, he said, "Your Majesty, in addition to summoning Lord Gu today, His Majesty also summoned General Zhou to the palace."
"Oh?"
Shen Zhinian asked in surprise: "But Zhou Yuxi, General Zhou?"
"Exactly!"
Shen Zhinian remembered that in his previous life, Nangong Xuanyu sent another rising star in the court to gradually seize the military power from the Duke of Zhenguo.
After the fall of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, he became one of the emperor's confidants because of his contributions and was extremely popular for a time.
The general was born in a humble family and looked down on scholars who only knew how to read. He often made trouble for civil officials like Lu Jianglin in the court.
In order to help Lu Jianglin get promoted and obtain a higher imperial decree, Shen Zhinian had to work very hard just to fight against the general who held great power!
Unexpectedly, in this life... because she saved Zhao Yungui and General Zhou, Zhou Yuxi did not go to the border, and the fate of the Zhou family also changed.
The reason why the gangster could not be found was that Zhou Yuxi took over the responsibility.
No matter what, Zhou Yuxi is the fiancé of Shen Zhinian's best friend, and the Zhou family is also hers. When he completes the task assigned by the emperor, his future will be limitless.
Shen Zhinian was naturally happy!
"Yuanbao, thank you for your hard work!"
It is not easy to get information from the emperor, and you may even risk losing your head.
Receiving Shen Zhinian's eye signal, Fuqiu immediately handed over a generous reward.
Although Yuanbao is loyal to her, the people below her will work more diligently if they are rewarded handsomely.
Yuan Bao took the purse and said with a smile: "Thank you for the reward, Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty should know that the little Huizi beside His Majesty is the apprentice of Eunuch Li, and he is quite popular in front of His Majesty."
"When I was serving in the Imperial Court, I lived in the same room with Xiao Huizi. We had such a close relationship that we could wear the same pair of pants. It's nothing to get a little information."
Of course, no matter how loyal Yuanbao was to Shen Zhinian, he did not have the courage to betray the emperor.
He would do his best to gather information for Shen Zhinian, but if Shen Zhinian asked him to use his connections in front of the emperor to do something detrimental to the emperor, Yuanbao would never dare to agree.
After Yuanbao went down, Shen Zhinian was thinking in his heart.
Nangong Xuanyu is not an emperor who loses his temper.
What made him carry out his plan to destroy the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion ahead of schedule?
The two things that Queen Jiang instructed Gao Yunhuai to do alone might not be enough.
After thinking about it... Shen Zhinian understood.
I believe that the Ministry of Punishment has already found out Gao Yunhuai's background clearly.
Although he did not assassinate the emperor in this life, and his feelings for Queen Jiang were not as publicized as in his previous life, Nangong Xuanyu definitely knew about it.
Gao Yunhuai is a eunuch, so even if he loves Queen Jiang, it doesn't count as cuckolding Nangong Xuanyu.
But with the emperor's pride, how could he allow his first wife, his empress, to be coveted by a eunuch?
Just thinking about it makes me feel sick...
But Nangong Xuanyu could not mention this matter to anyone, let alone use it as an excuse to punish Queen Jiang.
Otherwise, where is the dignity of the emperor?
Shen Zhinian imagined the frustration and anger in his heart and felt a little sympathy for him.
I'm afraid that the person who wants Queen Jiang to die the most in the entire palace right now is not Concubine Liu, but the emperor...
Of course, Shen Zhinian is not stupid. Even if he figured out the truth, it is impossible for him to comfort Nangong Xuanyu.
Because if she approached him at this time, it would be obvious to the emperor that she knew something was hurtful to his dignity.
Not only will the emperor not feel comforted, he will also be angry and humiliated and never want to see her again!
But...if she doesn't go, someone else can go!
She and Jiang Wange were destined to be enemies, and passive defense was not Shen Zhinian's nature.
The struggle within the imperial palace has always been a life-and-death struggle, and when necessary, you have to take the initiative!
So, don't talk about not being able to scheme against others.
If she acts as calm and indifferent as a chrysanthemum and doesn't fight or compete with others, will the position of queen automatically fall to her?
If she doesn't want to fight in the palace, what is she doing in the palace? She can just be a stepping stone for others in the selection!
Would Jiang Wange let her go if she had the same opportunity?
"Xiao Mingzi, you go..."
During these days of cooperating with the six palaces, Shen Zhinian has placed his own spies in many places in the harem, and now it's time to put them to use.
It all depends on whether this noble lady Wen is smart enough...
"Slave, let's do it now!"
Xiao Mingzi quietly gave instructions for all these things, and on the way back to Zhongcui Palace, she was bumped into by a reckless little palace maid.
The scroll in the little palace maid's hands fell to the ground.
The leading maid recognized Xiao Mingzi, grabbed the little palace maid's ears, and slapped her twice!
"You blind little bastard, do you know who you bumped into? This is the most popular person around Concubine Rou, Eunuch Ming!"
"If you hurt Eunuch Ming, how many lives do you have to pay for it?!"
After the nanny finished scolding, she nodded and bowed to Xiao Mingzi and said, "Eunuch Ming, please forgive me! This little bitch has not been in the palace for long and has not learned the rules well. I will definitely teach her a lesson when I get back!"
This is how it is in the palace. Although they are all servants, the favorites around the concubine have to be respected by everyone wherever they go.
The maid pulled the little palace maid's ear and said coldly, "Why don't you apologize to Eunuch Ming now!"
The little palace maid was Chu Xiyan.
It was almost impossible for her to take revenge on her own.
During the time she had been in the palace, Chu Xiyan had already figured out the situation in the harem. The most favored person in the palace, besides Concubine Liu, was Concubine Rou!
Ever since Imperial Concubine Liu was placed under house arrest, Concubine Rou has become more popular than anyone else!
She wants to get close to Concubine Rou!
But there were countless maids in the harem who were eager to work in Zhongcui Palace. How could she, a young maid who had just entered the palace, compete with them? She had to find another way.
The most popular person around Concubine Rou, everyone in the harem knows her, and Chu Xiyan has also seen her from afar once.
What happened today was something she had deliberately planned.
As long as I can leave an impression in front of Eunuch Ming, I can think of a way and plan slowly for the rest.
Chu Xiyan cried bitterly, kneeling in front of Xiao Mingzi, and kowtowed repeatedly: "I didn't mean it! Please forgive me, Eunuch Ming!"