Summary of the previous chapter: The Yanguan Group suddenly launched an attack on Ma Xiaoquan and impeached him. The Zhang brothers and sisters also began preparations to assassinate Ma Xiaoquan. At the same time, Ma Xiaoquan calmly arranged everything and led Li Qinghan to Prince Xin's Mansion...
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Zhu Youxiao nodded, picked up the tea cup, and said with a smile: "Well, Emperor Brother, you are very good at pouring tea. I like it very much. Well, by the way, Ma Xiaoquan hasn't come yet? I heard what you said earlier.
Yes, Ma Xiaoquan has worked hard this time. Well, to be honest, Ma Xiaoquan is the most concerned about the war in Ningyuan. Well, if I have time, I will definitely reward him!"
Zhu Youjian nodded and said respectfully: "Well, the emperor should reward Ma Xiaoquan."
"Well, just in time, Ma Xiaoquan is here. Let's have some tea together."
While the brothers were talking, a servant outside the door came to report that it was Ma Xiaoquan, the deacon of Jinyiwei, who came to ask for an audience.
Zhu Youjian hummed: "Let me in."
"yes"
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Ma Xiaoquan bowed his body and entered the main hall. From the corner of his eye, he glanced at Zhu Youxiao who was sitting in the seat. He knelt on the ground with a thud and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Ma Xiaoquan, please pay your respects to your Majesty. My Emperor is sleeping forever, sleeping, sleeping, sleeping...
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Zhu Youjian couldn't help but feel nervous when he heard Ma Xiaoquan's greetings. He couldn't explain clearly what kind of tricks this Ma Xiaoquan was up to.
Zhu Youxiao didn't pay much attention. He stretched out his hand and said, "Sit down."
Ma Xiaoquan stood up, raised his head, and respectfully greeted Zhu Youjian: "Ma Xiaoquan, the official in charge of the imperial palace, has met the prince."
Zhu Youjian asked curiously: "Ma Xiaoquan, what's wrong with you today? Why can't you speak clearly?"
Ma Xiaoquan had a grimace on his face: "Replying to the prince, I've been angry recently and my tongue is a bit swollen, so I can't speak clearly."
"Oh, come on, have tea with us"
"yes!"
Ma Xiaoquan walked respectfully to Zhu Youjian, sat down slowly, and was about to pick up the teacup and take a sip when a servant's voice suddenly came from outside the door.
"Your Majesty, Wei Zhongxian, Eunuch Wei wants to see you!"
Zhu Youxiao snorted and said, "Huh? It's strange today. Why is Zhongxian also here to join in the fun?"
Zhu Youjian didn't like Wei Zhongxian, but people were asking for him at the door, and the emperor's brother was here, so he couldn't refuse, so he had to pretend to be polite and said: "Oh, let's call Eunuch Wei in."
"yes!"
Wei Zhongxian walked in with his head lowered and his body hunched over. He first greeted Zhu Youxiao and then Zhu Youjian. When it was Ma Xiaoquan's turn, Wei Zhongxian just handed over.
Ma Xiaoquan didn't mind Wei Zhongxian's actions, because he knew that Wei Zhongxian's sudden arrival must be to participate in his book.
Sure enough, before Zhu Youxiao could speak, Wei Zhongxian attacked first. He knelt down in front of Zhu Youxiao, pointed at Ma Xiaoquan, and said mournfully: "Your Majesty, the evidence of Ma Xiaoquan's liaison with foreign enemies is conclusive. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."
"Huh?" Zhu Youxiao was stunned and looked at Ma Xiaoquan, but his expression was not surprised.
Ma Xiaoquan quickly stood up and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I am very loyal to your Majesty and to the Ming Dynasty. What Eunuch Wei said may be false!"
"Hmph!" Wei Zhongxian raised his head and said: "Ma Xiaoquan, you still have the heart to drink tea here, but do you know that everyone is waiting to join you!"
Zhu Youxiao frowned, summoned a servant, and ordered: "Go and have a look!"
"yes!"
A quarter of an hour later, the servant came back: "To report to the emperor, there are all the courtiers at the entrance of Yangxin Hall, saying that they want to jointly participate in this book, Lord Deacon."
When Zhu Youxiao heard this, he couldn't sit still. Although Zhu Youjian had told him a lot about Ma Xiaoquan's loyalty before, the courtiers were all gathered in the Yangxin Hall. I'm afraid there was something going on.
Ma Xiaoquan glanced at Zhu Youjian. Zhu Youjian understood, took his brother's hand and said: "Brother, don't be anxious, there may be something fishy about this, right?"
"Weird?"
Zhu Youjian nodded: "Brother Emperor, there must be a reason for all courtiers to read this book. Eunuch Wei said that Ma Xiaoquan had liaison with foreign enemies. This matter can be put aside for the time being. How about this, I will go to the Yangxin Hall with my brother to have a look.
after all."
Wei Zhongxian heard this and quickly tried to dissuade him: "Your Majesty, you..."
Zhu Youjian's eyes were sharp: "Wei Zhongxian, are you being a little too lenient?"
Wei Zhongxian quickly shook his head and waved his hands: "No, no, I just thought that I would accompany the emperor."
Zhu Youjian smiled slightly, walked to Wei Zhongxian, reached out and patted his shoulder, and whispered: "Okay, don't think too much, I'm just taking a look."
"Yes, yes, yes." Although Wei Zhongxian was very reluctant to let Zhu Youjian participate, he had already said it, and the emperor did not refuse, so he had to agree respectfully.
"Ma Xiaoquan, since it's you, you can go too."
Ma Xiaoquan said respectfully: "Wei Chen obeys the order! By the way, Your Majesty, Wei Chen wants to bring one more person with him!"
"Who?"
Ma Xiaoquan said: "Li Qinghan!"
"Li Qinghan?" Zhu Youxiao narrowed his eyes, "Oh, yes, the Li family is the general, so just bring it with you."
"yes!"
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Ma Xiaoquan followed Zhu Youxiao and Zhu Youjian, passed by Wei Zhongxian, and whispered: "Old eunuch Wei, you are such a shameless old man, you are really damn good at framing people, but I can tell you,
You definitely can't defeat me, and those officials can't defeat me either. Otherwise, how about we join forces?"
Wei Zhongxian sneered and said: "Ma Xiaoquan, you are too crazy with your words. Dozens of courtiers are involved with you, so I don't believe you will die?"
Ma Xiaoquan made a loud sound and patted Wei Zhongxian on the shoulder: "Old eunuch Wei, don't you have something called Five Dragons, Ten Tigers and One Hundred Dogs? They are all Wei Zhongxian's bastards. You can inquire a little bit. Well, there is still an hour.
, you should still have time to think about it. If you have thought about it, come here in person and let’s meet, hey..." After that, Ma Xiaoquan raised his head, quickly followed the emperor’s motorcade, and slowly walked towards
Walk to the palace.
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A large number of courtiers gathered at the entrance of the Yangxin Hall. When the emperor returned, the courtiers seemed to see hope and hurriedly knelt down and shouted long live long live.
Zhu Youxiao got off the imperial sedan, stood in front of the courtiers, and said, "What are you doing here?"
A courtier came forward respectfully and said: "Replying to the emperor, Ma Xiaoquan, the deacon of Jinyiwei, had liaison with foreign enemies... We and others jointly submitted a letter begging the emperor to remove him from his position, confiscate his home, and punish his clan..."
Ma Xiaoquan was right behind the emperor. Hearing the vicious words spoken by the official, he couldn't help but feel a murderous intention in his heart.
It is said that political struggle kills invisible people. What we saw today is that it is indeed true. These idiot officials will either not speak out, or they will kill the whole family if they speak out. Damn it, no wonder political struggle is the darkest.
Zhu Youxiao nodded, turned around and asked Ma Xiaoquan: "Ma Aiqing, look, these are all here to interfere with you, what do you think?"
Ma Xiaoquan walked around to Zhu Youxiao, knelt down on one knee and said: "Your Majesty, just relying on the words of everyone to say that I, Ma Xiaoquan, is having an affair with a foreign enemy is too unfounded. I hope the Emperor will understand clearly!"
"Well, then, you all go back first, and I will send someone to investigate thoroughly! Ma Aiqing, don't go back these two days, just stay with me in the Yangxin Hall."
"I obey the decree!" Ma Xiaoquan was overjoyed and accompanied the emperor. The lice on his head clearly showed that the emperor was still on his side.