Chapter 663 Confrontation at Wanchun Hall
Chapter 663 Confrontation at Wanchun Hall
Li Jing's face was as gloomy as water, and he followed closely beside the emperor and empress to Wanchun Hall.
Just then Liu Jishu came to report in a hurry, Concubine Yang was instigated by Mrs. Zheng Rentai, and ordered Su's mother and the little girl to go to Wanchun Palace to have an audience immediately.
Without too much verbal information, Li Jing can also conclude that something bad is about to happen.
Had it not been for the timely and gentle persuasion from Empress Changsun, he would have already summoned his men to forcibly break into Wanchun Palace by now.
Even if this move will arouse Li Shimin's suspicion and fear, he will never let Su's mother suffer any grievances.
After all, this is the promise he made to the little girl just after waking up. A man must never keep his promise to his family.
And this kind of sensational news not only made Li Jing very anxious, but even Li Shimin beside him was also very angry.
Just as the group stepped out of the Lizheng Hall, Li Shimin quietly glanced at Li Jing.
His bronze-colored face suddenly turned gloomy, and his eyes were also icy cold.
But he was not angry because of Li Jing's urging, nor was he angry because of Concubine Yang's disregard of the overall situation.
At the moment, the only person he holds grudges in his heart is Zheng Rentai's wife, Cui Shi.
No need to ask Liu Jishu, he also knows why the Cui family encouraged Concubine Yang to make trouble in Wanchun Palace.
It must be because of Qinghe Cui that this ignorant and stupid woman wanted to disturb his back house.
Just looking at Li Jing's eyes at this moment, he was sure that once Su Shi and Youniang suffered any grievances, Li Jing would definitely not let Concubine Yang go, nor would he give Li Shimin face.
At that time, even if Empress Changsun dissuades him, Li Jing will not be merciful if he thinks about it.
But facing the current predicament, he really couldn't think of a way to solve it for a while.
After all, unless he immediately deprives Li Jing of the crown prince, concubine Yang and other noble concubines are really no match for Li Jing.
But with Empress Changsun watching over her, such handling would inevitably lead to even greater troubles.
So now he can only hope that Concubine Yang will not be dazzled by anger, and that she can save some face for Su Shi and Youniang, maybe it is also for her to save a little life for herself.
Otherwise, today's Taiji Palace might be turned upside down.
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And at this time in Wanchun Palace.
Concubine Yang was at the top of the table domineeringly, her eyes were like knives, and she looked directly at Su's mother and her mother below the hall.
And on the lower left side of her, Cui Shi also had a cold face, but the corners of her mouth were full of joking.
Seeing this, Mother Su tightened her grip on the timid young lady in her arms, and bowed to Concubine Yang, "Su's daughter——Min, pay my respects to Concubine Yang."
"Su Shi, you slandered this noble concubine and Ke'er, are you guilty?!"
Concubine Yang's face was as cold as frost, as if a sentence popped out from between her teeth: "Quickly kneel down to this noble concubine!!!"
Concubine Yang's words fell, and the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became tense.
The maids and servants on both sides shrank their necks instinctively, and their faces turned pale in an instant.
Everyone knew in their hearts that with Concubine Yang's reprimand, today's affairs must not be good.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who loves his family and is determined to take revenge will never give up easily.
And the little girl in the center of the storm wanted to cry even more, sobbing silently with her arms around Mother Su's neck.
The pitiful look of being extremely aggrieved but not daring to speak out, was seen by Cui Shi, who had gloomy eyes - and also had a look of joy on his face.
"Report to the empress!
The old lady never criticized the empress and the king behind her back, so she really didn't know what the empress meant by her words?
If the empress doesn't believe it, she can send someone to the East Palace to inquire. If the old lady makes half a lie, she is willing to accept any punishment! "
Seeing such a change in the situation, Su's mother no longer compromised.
It's okay to kneel down with her temperament, but her son can't stand it.
It's just that her attitude turned into contempt and disdain in Concubine Yang's eyes.
Seeing Su's mother standing still, Concubine Yang's expression became more and more gloomy. "You are a folk woman, and I am the imperial concubine!
I said yes and no.
I make you kneel down, do you dare to resist? ! "
"This……"
Su's mother also felt dissatisfied when she heard the words.
Although she has been farming in Sujiazhuang for many years, she was originally from the Su family in Jizhou.
When the world was in chaos, she and Su Dingfang led the army to suppress the rebellion.
Even though there are no achievements about her in the official history, it is only because of her being a woman, not because of her hand, there are far fewer rebels than Su Dingfang.
Now Concubine Yang's trick of using power to overwhelm others is nothing more than a boring way for her.
If she hadn't been dragged down by a poor family for many years, how could she swallow her anger like this today.
What's more, if she really knelt down and confessed her mistake today, her violent son would not know how much trouble would be caused.
At that time, the already "precarious" trend of seizing the heir apparent will probably add countless troubles.
"Ma'am!
Your status is naturally more noble than the old lady, but the old lady still cannot kneel down to you and admit her mistakes.
It's not that the old lady is disrespectful to her, but if I kneel, Jing'er won't let it go.
The empress doesn't know something.
When the old lady had just entered the palace, Jing'er had repeatedly told her not to kneel down to anyone other than His Majesty.
The queen empress also agreed on the spot, and specially graciously allowed the old lady not to worship the Lizheng Hall.
The empress also told me that although I come from the Su family in Jizhou, I am Jing'er's adoptive mother, which naturally represents Jing'er's face.
If I kneel and salute others, wouldn't Jing Er also kneel and salute others?
Empress, please tell me, besides Your Majesty, the Empress, and the old man who can't see the end of the dragon, who else in the world can be a gift?
If the old woman really knelt down today, no one in Wanchun Palace would dare to stand still! "
"you!!!"
Seeing Su's mother's calm and eloquent expression, Concubine Yang felt a wave of depression go straight to her chest, her already ashen face became more ferocious, and her body couldn't stop shaking violently.
Li Jing, as the crown prince of the current dynasty, is also the heir apparent of the Tang Dynasty, if he really talked about Zhou etiquette, he really didn't need to kneel down to concubines like her.
What's more, Empress Changsun also promised that Su Shi would not worship her. If she forced Su Shi to kneel, wouldn't she be taking the initiative to tell the truth and hand over the handle to Empress Changsun to manipulate.
But she summoned Su's mother and two to come here today to support Li Ke who is outside the palace.
If she chooses to back down now, Li Ke's situation will be even more difficult in the future.
Moreover, summoning Su's mother today is destined to offend Li Jing, if there is no gain at all, how can she give up so easily!
"Su Shi, are you trying to bully this noble concubine as a prince?
Although this imperial concubine is not the birth mother of the crown prince, she can also be regarded as the concubine mother of the crown prince.
If you talk about it seriously, wouldn't it be more respected than your adoptive mother!
You dare to bully this noble concubine with the crown prince today, don't you want to bully the empress with the crown prince in the future!
Such a rebellious act, Mrs. Su, what should you do! ! ! "
Concubine Yang's face was ferocious, her eyes were red, she seemed to be on the verge of madness.
Seeing this, Mother Su sighed helplessly, her firm heart was slightly shaken.
Just based on Concubine Yang's opening remarks just now, she already understood that Concubine Yang was doing it for Li Ke today.
She has naturally heard the rumors among the people recently, and she also understands the worries of being a mother.
But with her current status, if she bowed down, it would be the same as Li Jing bowing her head.
Concubine Yang can go all out for Li Ke, how could she implicate Li Jing because of Concubine Yang's threat.
If Li Jing was impeached and accused because of her, she would rather die than endure such humiliation.
It is even more unbearable for Li Jing to lose his advantage in the ensuing battle for the heir apparent because of her worship today.
Even if she died, she would never allow such things to happen!
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