kvmb Chapter 258 The Princess Wants This Prince to Be Inhumane 25
Chapter 258 The Princess Wants This Prince to Be Inhumane 25
The news of Prince Zhennan sending troops was naturally sent to the capital at an express speed of 800 miles. By the time the emperor knew about it, the troops had already left Nanli.
The people in the court were in a panic. What the hell was going on?
The Prince of Chengnan in the capital went out on his own, and their disappearance was not their will. The Queen Mother was obviously tortured to madness, and she wanted to drag Lin Zhiyi down with her even if she died. What does it have to do with them?
You said you would send troops, but have you considered their feelings?
At the morning court session, the ministers were unusually quiet, especially the military generals who were very depressed. The reputation of the Zhennan Army for being able to fight was built up by accepting their fate.
Among all the people present, no one understands the bravery of the Zhennan Army better than His Majesty. He has also led the Zhennan Army into battle. If it were not for the Prince of Zhennan to escort His Majesty all the way, His Majesty's throne... would be hard to say.
Which general wants to fight against the Zhennan Army?
The great country of Jin was able to stand up after all. An old man led by military generals stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, the last general invites you to fight."
The Prime Minister immediately stepped forward and said, "No, General Yang is the pillar of the Great Jin military. Even if he were to go to battle without caring about his health, it would only make the situation worse."
"If you go to war, it means that the imperial court truly regards the Zhennan Army as traitors. This will definitely have a very bad impact on the Great Jin. The Zhennan Army is so powerful in battle and must not betray the Great Jin!"
The Xiao family has been in chaos recently, with countless factions splitting up. Xiao Wan, the head of the family, had bloodshot eyes and looked like a mad dog, and he jumped out immediately.
"Bullshit! What do you mean you absolutely cannot betray the Great Jin? Lin Xian has already led his troops and left Nanli without a decree. This is an act of treason. What's wrong with treating him as a traitor?"
"He's just relying on his meritorious service to His Majesty during their time as a hidden dragon. Does he still remember that he's a subject of the Great Jin? In my opinion, the imperial court should send troops to completely wipe out the Lin family and take back the Zhennan Army!"
Prime Minister Wang Hengzhi nodded in agreement.
"Well, since Elder Xiao is so filled with righteous indignation, he must be fully confident that he can kill the Prince of Zhennan without being trampled into a pulp by the Zhennan Army. I advise you to let Elder Xiao lead the troops to the battle, and we will sit back and watch the might of the first family of Dajin."
Even though this was not the time to laugh or joke, quite a few ministers still couldn't control their expressions.
Especially when they saw the twitching face of that old man Xiao Wan, many people felt secretly happy. In the past, the Xiao family was indeed an unattainable first-class family, but now...
The family was torn apart, and the empress dowager died suddenly and inexplicably. The title of the first family was only in name.
"Prime Minister, do you think there is room for easing this matter?" the emperor asked.
The Prime Minister bowed and said, "Your Majesty, to put it simply, this matter is nothing more than a father's deep love for his son. The Princess of Zhennan... was framed and died in childbirth, and the Crown Prince is born with a weak constitution and a frail body."
"The Prince of Zhennan has only one son. Anyone who puts themselves in his shoes would treasure him like a jewel. The Crown Prince is the Prince of Zhennan's line of defense, a scale that must not be touched. Now that the Prince cannot see that the Crown Prince is safe, his mind must be confused and unable to distinguish right from wrong."
"Although this action offends the dignity of our dynasty, the Prince of Zhennan has made great military achievements, so we can give him a chance to reflect. We will do our best to find him, Prince. For now, we will send someone to appease the Prince of Zhennan."
"Princess Jinyang has already married the Crown Prince and is the legitimate Crown Prince's consort. She is the most suitable candidate at this moment. I advise that Princess Jinyang leave the capital in a light carriage and go to the Zhennan Army to give instructions."
As soon as these words were spoken, the court officials began to discuss what a bad idea this was.
The prince got into trouble because of his appointment with Princess Jinyang, and his mother, the Queen Mother, was the culprit. Now the Prince of Zhennan is obviously furious. Now is the time to send Princess Jinyang to his door. Isn't that really sending her to her death?
Even if Princess Jinyang is unpopular, she is still a royal princess. If you send her to Prince Zhennan to vent his anger at this time, how will the people view Your Majesty?
Prime Minister Wang Qinzhi remained calm in his explanation despite facing numerous disapproving looks.
"Your Majesty, the person who tied the bell must untie it. Now that the Crown Prince is away, Princess Jinyang is the best person to delay the situation. There is no need to worry about the princess's safety. The Prince of Zhennan will not harm her."
"Oh? Why do you think so?" the emperor asked again.
The Prime Minister smiled elegantly.
"I wonder if Your Majesty has noticed the purple jade that Princess Jinyang always carries with her. I'm quite curious, so I sent someone to Nanli to inquire about it. The purple jade belonged to the Princess of Zhennan, and she never left her body. After her death, it came into the hands of the Crown Prince."
All the ministers looked shocked. The prime minister was indeed an old fox. It was just a jade pendant, but he actually sent people to Nanli to inquire about it. How meticulous was he?
The emperor's eyes fluctuated for a moment, and he ordered Princess Jinyang to enter the palace.
Gongsun Yi has been in a bad mood recently. He doesn't care whether Prince Zhennan rebels or not. He is only thinking about finding someone. Just when he was looking for an opportunity to leave the capital, he was summoned to the court with a gloomy face.
Even when his disfigured face was said to have been restored to its original state, no one paid any attention.
As soon as he entered the hall, the ministers all glanced at his waist, lowering their eyes to look at the purple jade pendant hanging on his waist...
Bowing slightly, he said, "Your Majesty."
"Stand up. I want you to go to the Zhennan Army to appease the King of Zhennan. Are you willing?" The emperor went straight to the point.
Gongsun Yi paused before saying, "Your Majesty, are you sending me to my death?"
"How dare you! This is the imperial court, the princess' words...ah!"
A censor jumped out and just as he was about to say a word of rebuke, he was knocked out of the morning court by the internal force of his sleeves and flew away...
"Release...whoosh!" Another one flew out.
There was a dull thud of footsteps on the ground. General Yang stepped forward and shouted angrily, "Princess Jinyang! Are you going to kick me out too?"
Gongsun Yi's lips were sharp, and he gathered his inner strength in his hands, as if he was ready to fight for real. His eyebrows were full of contempt as he said, "It takes some effort to beat an old man, but if you want to experience it, I will grant you my wish!"
"Why hurt the relationship? His Majesty sent the princess to the Zhennan Army because he was afraid that the princess would be anxious."
The Prime Minister acted like a good guy again, saying gently, "Princess, you may not know. The court received a summons saying that the prince has news about the crown prince, but for some reason he can't return."
"The Prince of Zhennan has already led his troops out of Nanli. This matter needs to be resolved between the two sides. Princess, on the one hand, can go and find the Crown Prince, and on the other hand, you should also meet the Prince. After all, it's easier to talk as a family."
Gongsun Yi's expression changed. "Is there any news about that little... the prince?"
The Prime Minister nodded. "That's what the messenger said. Unfortunately, the prince is furious and unwilling to reveal the truth."
Gongsun Yi walked straight out: "I will leave the capital now."
The Prime Minister bowed respectfully and said, "I respectfully bid farewell to Princess Jinyang. I wish you a safe journey and a speedy reunion with the Crown Prince."
The emperor closed his eyes comfortably.
Court officials: “…” No wonder he is the prime minister, the four words “bold but careful” are fully demonstrated.
"Drive" a team of blood-red clouds rushed out of the gate of the capital, all riding fast horses without stopping.
On the way, Chou Wu's inner force transmitted a message: "Your Highness, I'm afraid the news about the prince is a fraud."
"Tsk, never mind. I did come out to look for someone. Wang Qinzhi saw that I cared about that little pervert, so he just gave me a way out to save your Majesty's face."