It is true that Si Yiluo took bribes, but whose money did she embezzle from, and who tarnished her reputation?
It’s not like they are the gift givers!
If something happens to Si Yiluo, they will definitely be caught and bitten by their political opponents, and they will be the ones who will be implicated!
"Your Majesty, Sir Si has been the commander for more than a year. He has never caused an unjust, false or wrong case, and has never been close to any party. How can he be charged with such messy charges as forming a party for personal gain and causing trouble for the government?"
"As for the other items, in my humble opinion, I am afraid that Mr. Gu just fabricated them at will and distorted the facts!"
"Although Mr. Si is a woman, he is open-minded and never cares about personal grudges. Otherwise, how could Mr. Gu still stand in the court to impeach Mr. Si? I remember that Mr. Gu also listed seven sins to impeach Mr. Si last year. You are still alive and well.
, isn’t it proof of Mr. Si’s fairness!”
Gu Xuejian was refuted by someone and immediately confronted that person.
"Gu is walking and sitting upright, what is there to be afraid of?"
The official defending Si Yiluo snorted and said, "The newly admitted concubine in Mr. Gu's house seems to have been born in a brothel...According to court regulations, the daughter of a guilty minister cannot redeem herself without a pardon. I don't know what method Mr. Gu used.
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"Master Gu, do you dare to say that you are not afraid of slanting shadows if you are upright?"
Gu Xuejian became angry and said: "She is just a concubine. Gu's behavior can be regarded as bad conduct at best, but it does not harm the country or the people! Si Yiluo bullies men and women, seizes other people's property, and is harmful to the country! I am
If you supervise the censor, you should be impeached!"
"Master Gu's words are wrong. The sage once said: Don't ignore good deeds because they are small, and don't do evil because it is small. Since Master Gu himself has admitted that he has bad conduct, how can he be qualified for the position of supervisory censor?"
"The imperial court has required good conduct since ancient times when selecting officials. Supervising the censor must supervise all officials. If you are not upright, how can you convince the courtiers?"
Gu Xuejian was targeted by the court officials, and his face turned red and he said: "Gu will resign on his own later, but the seven or seven crimes that Gu impeached Si Yiluo today are true. I sincerely request the emperor to investigate strictly!"
The court hall was as noisy as a vegetable market. In the past, Emperor Yao could calmly listen to their bickering, but now that he was out of energy, his temper would rise when he heard the quarrels below.
Wei Heyan shouted: "Be quiet——"
The courtiers were divided into two groups, one group impeached Si Yiluo, and the other group protected Si Yiluo.
Emperor Yao knew how Si Yiluo was doing, and he also knew what these courtiers were doing. They were just venting their dissatisfaction, and it was more likely that there was someone behind them...
His eyes passed over the princes.
"I know this matter well. Is there anything else I want to report today?"
The ministers in the court looked at each other and raised the memorials above their heads. Wei Heyan sent people down to collect them one by one.
Emperor Yao ordered: "Retreat from the court."
There was no peaceful day in the court, and Emperor Yao felt upset. He looked at the papers and asked, "He Yan, how many of the charges against Gu Xuejian for impeaching Si Qing do you think are true?"
Gu Xuejian learned wisely this time and did not take Wei Heyan with him.
The impeachment last year made him famous. Although he failed to do anything to Si Yiluo, he gained a good reputation as someone who was not afraid of the powerful and dared to give direct advice.
So the louder the noise, the better. Involving Wei Heyan allowed him to get twice the result with half the effort.
This year, the purpose is to pull Si Yiluo from that position. He is self-aware, and he does not have the ability to pull Wei Heyan down too! If Wei Heyan is involved again, maybe even Si Yiluo will be unharmed.
Besides, if he offended Wei Heyan, Wei Heyan would really let him disappear quietly into the capital.
In contrast, Si Yiluo at least would not retaliate against him secretly...
I have to say that these people have sinister hearts, but they are really soft-faced!
Wei Heyan looked back at Gu Xuejian's triumphant back, curled his lips and sneered. Hearing Emperor Yao's question, he replied thoughtfully: "Your Majesty, it is easy to check whether Mr. Si is involved in corruption and bribery. The expenses of Mr. Si's house are paid by the slaves every month.
Everyone will report it, and when I turn around, I will sort out the account books and make them clear at a glance.”
"However, Sir Si lives a poor life in private, but there are indeed many officials who send gifts to the Si Mansion. Even the slaves will receive some filial piety money, not to mention Sir Si, who holds great power. Sometimes, those people below...
…They all want to spend money to buy peace of mind.”
Emperor Yao also knew this and sighed: "When the water is clear, there will be no fish, which is inevitable in any dynasty. Although Si Yiluo is a woman, she has a good nature. You continue to talk."
"If there are other charges, I don't dare to talk nonsense."
Both the Si Mansion and the Admiral Mansion have spies from the imperial court. Emperor Yao has another set of supervision systems for those close to him, and Si Yiluo has reported many things to him. Therefore, even if Gu Xuejian impeaches the Seven Deadly Sins, Emperor Yao will still feel guilty.
I still prefer Si Yiluo more.
There is only one thing that still bothers him, and that is that Gu Xuejian impeached her for participating in party strife.
The people he trusts around him must be completely loyal to him. If they are involved in the competition for the crown prince, he will consider it.
Wei Heyan did not dare to defend Si Yiluo. If he dared to speak up to defend her, Emperor Yao would probably suspect him, so he could only remind Si Yiluo secretly.
"Si Qing hasn't left the palace yet. Find her."
Wei Heyan said yes and gave Si Hai a look. Si Hai immediately ran away to chase Si Yiluo. He had not forgotten that the last time he chased someone, he chased him from the palace gate to the Jinyiwei Yamen!
Sure enough, he caught up with Si Yiluo at the gate of the palace and was about to leave on horseback. If he were a step too late, he would have to go to the Yamen to call for someone.
Si Hai shouted at the top of his lungs: "Master Si, stay here. Master Si, the emperor is here to discuss matters with you!"
Si Hai ran out of breath, and Si Yiluo stopped his horse and looked back at him.
"Master Si, I have caught up with you. You, please go back with me as soon as possible!"
Si Yiluo jumped off the horse and asked as he walked inside: "What's so urgent?"
She found that Emperor Yao was very anxious every time he announced her recently. Of course, it might also be related to Si Hai's exaggerated expression.
Si Hai was breathing heavily and couldn't speak coherently.
"Slave, I don't even know this..."
After walking forward for a while, when they reached a deserted place, Si Hai reminded him in a low voice: "Among the seven sins impeached by Mr. Gu today, there are some that the Emperor is afraid of."
When he reminded Si Yiluo, he understood that Emperor Yao was protecting her on the surface, but the premise was that she would be loyal to the imperial power wholeheartedly and not have any second thoughts.
Gu Xuejian said that she participated in the party struggle and made Emperor Yao unhappy.
Si Yiluo understood the situation immediately and knew how to deal with it next.
When he arrived at the imperial study, Emperor Yao sat in front of the case and read the book. He watched her salute without making any detours.
"Gu Xuejian's seven crimes in impeaching Si Qing. What does Si Qing think about it?"
Si Yiluo knew what Emperor Yao meant, but she explained it one by one. When the courtiers sent money to her house, she would record it every once in a while and send it to the palace for Emperor Yao to see, accusing her of corruption and accepting bribes.
The Emperor has known this for a long time.
Emperor Yao also knew where the money she had embezzled was spent.
Si Yiluo was born in the army, and now that he is capable, it can be regarded as a kind and righteous act to help some orphan girls from military families.
These Yao Emperors don't care.
When she explained her relationship with Zhou Zhan, Emperor Yao's eyes changed obviously. Si Yiluo pretended not to know and just said: "My relationship with Princess Zhan has always been open to the public, and even more so with His Highness Prince Zhan.
I didn’t even say a few words, and I don’t admit to this crime.”
"Furthermore, when Gu Xuejian impeached me for participating in party strife, there was also a hidden secret that I didn't dare to tell before."
She put on a fearful look, and Emperor Yao asked, "Is there anything you dare not say? I will forgive you today."
Si Yiluo took a deep breath and said: "I do wander among the princes, but I have no choice but to do it. I hope the emperor will not be angry."