kingnovel Chapter 778: 1 point 1 point is a lot different
Chapter 778: 1 point 1 point is a lot different
The civil and military officials in the palace, including Prince Yi Xiao Jingyi, were secretly speculating on Emperor Hongde's true intentions when they heard Emperor Hongde continue, "After the three of you return to the court, you should investigate this audacious and arrogant Deputy Minister Zhang Jinyan!
If he has no obvious faults in his official duties, then I will just let it go...for today's matter.
My three beloved ministers, please use the results of the investigation to give me a reason to let him go.
Lest people say that I was showing favoritism for the sake of my nephew, Prince Yi, and that I didn't even investigate Zhang Jinyan's crimes of disrespecting the emperor, maliciously misinterpreting my will, and disobeying my orders...
Then where is my imperial power?
If you want me to let Zhang Jinyan go, fine, but at least give me a reason to let him go.
But what if the results of the investigation are the opposite..."
Emperor Hongde didn't say the rest of the words, but everyone present understood what he didn't say...
The only thing is that if a problem is really found, then that’s another matter!
"My three beloved ministers, each of you has a duty. Please conduct a thorough investigation and report your findings to me promptly!"
"Yes, I obey your order!"
The Minister of Punishment Fu Yinglan, the Chief Justice of the Dali Temple Feng Pu, and the Chief Censor bowed and accepted the order.
The ministers understood what the emperor meant, and Xiao Jingyi also understood it, and even more so!
Check? Check what?
How could he not understand his father-in-law?
His father-in-law was on the same boat with him. What had he done for him, overtly or covertly? How much had he done?
Can you check that?
As long as we check, how can we not find it?
Besides, let alone his father-in-law, even most of the officials in the court, as long as the three judicial officials really put in a lot of effort to investigate, they can find out something about any of them... Almost no one is 100% clean!
Doesn’t the emperor know this?
Of course the emperor knows.
As the saying goes, when the water is too clear, there will be no fish.
This is also the emperor's method of checks and balances in the court.
But, if he doesn’t investigate, it’s because the Emperor doesn’t investigate;
If anyone wants to investigate, it must be the Emperor!
Once the emperor wants to investigate, there will be nothing he can't find!
If the emperor is investigating, it means this person is completely ruined!
Xiao Jingyi also understood at this time...
I understand, but I'm also worried...
What I have to consider now is whether I should express my stance first and draw a clear line with the Zhang family?
Or do nothing and wait for the results.
What should he do with Zhang Miaoying, the principal wife in his mansion?
Is it to show his affection and loyalty by keeping her?
Or should I be decisive and kill my own relatives for the sake of justice and kick her out of Prince Yi's Mansion as soon as possible?
Xiao Jingyi was extremely panicked at this moment and couldn't make up his mind for a while.
He didn't dare to make a decision easily, as one wrong step might backfire.
It is better to be still than to move.
He might as well just be an obedient nephew to the emperor;
Become an unlucky son-in-law who is implicated by his father-in-law Zhang Jinyan.
As for what to do next... he would think about it carefully again.
This morning, Emperor Hongde achieved his goal of alienating the relationship between Zhang Jinyan and Xiao Jingyi;
The purpose of removing Leng Rongyue's title of "Daughter of a Guilty Minister" and improving her status was achieved;
The purpose of establishing a firm engagement between Leng Rongyue and his beloved son was also achieved.
The deputy minister Zhang Jinyan was thrown into the prison;
The purpose of making those with ulterior motives afraid to speak or act recklessly has also been achieved!
Emperor Hong De was in an extremely high mood.
Xiao Jingyu's mood was naturally better.
He was now secretly wondering whether he would follow Yu Feng to the Duke of Anguo's Mansion to announce the imperial decree.
Or should we go over for dinner later?
There are still several hours from now until nightfall... too long!
After the morning court session, the two Lord Fus were going to the yamen to work, while Duke Anguo Fu Peng was going directly back to the Duke's Mansion.
Regarding the affairs of the court... I can discuss them with Duke Anguo...
Yes, that’s the idea!
Xiao Jingyu was very satisfied that he had found a reason to go back to the Duke's Mansion with Anguo Duke Fu Peng.
All the court officials below who have government affairs to report have submitted this chapter. Emperor Hongde can go to the Imperial Study to review it later.
At this moment, he really didn't want to continue looking at the dejected faces of those people who had failed to plot against their own son and whose faces were as sour as if their parents had died.
My precious son and future daughter-in-law Rongyue are still the most beautiful, it makes people feel comfortable just looking at them!
Emperor Hong De thought of Leng Rongyue...
Oh, I almost forgot that as the future father-in-law, I still have a gift to give to my future daughter-in-law who is beautiful, smart and has magical powers!
Thinking of this, Emperor Hongde looked at Anguo Gong Fu Peng, and the expression on his face changed instantly. It was completely the expression of looking at a happy relative - warm, kind, and with a hint of... flattery!
This expression made those court officials who had daughters and granddaughters but were disliked by both the Emperor and His Royal Highness Prince Yu, father and son, jealous!
Compared with Leng Rongyue, the granddaughter of Duke Anguo Fu Peng, what is the difference between my own daughter or granddaughter?
It's just that the appearance is a little worse;
Filial piety is a little off;
The courage is a little lacking;
and also……
Well, a little on the left, a little on the right, when added together it’s more than just a little!