Chapter 450 I lowered my head and pinched the corners of my skirt, but the red embroidered shoes were missing.
Palace, imperial study.
Han Yan led the other girls in one after another, prostrated herself in front of Wang Lin and said, "I, my concubines, will pay homage to your Majesty."
Wang Lin looked solemn and said calmly: "Sit down."
Han Yan led the concubines to sit down in two groups, their expressions a little complicated.
Including Han Yan, no one knew what Wang Lin wanted.
It's just that Wang Lin rarely takes matters so seriously, especially towards his own family members.
Pan Jinlian looked slightly uneasy, and she guessed that it was probably because of Pang Chunmei's three daughters.
Sure enough, the female officer Shangguan said in a clear voice: "The emperor has a decree to announce that Pang Chunmei, Li Ping'er, and Yan Xijiao will appear in court."
As soon as these words came out, Li Qingzhao and Zhu Shuzhen glanced at each other hastily, and both saw a hint of surprise in each other's eyes.
Didn’t the emperor refuse to pursue the case?
Pang Chunmei's three daughters came in, knelt on the ground, and kept crying.
Pang Chunmei's beautiful face turned pale. She kowtowed heavily to the ground. When she raised her head again, her forehead was covered with blood stains. She wailed: "Your Majesty, it's all my fault. I'm willing to die to apologize!"
Li Ping'er and Yan Xijiao also kowtowed to the ground and couldn't get up.
Li Ping'er was most unjustly accused. From beginning to end, she was shot without saying a word.
Wang Lin sat behind the large desk and said coldly: "You are not wrong, the fault is mine."
This is actually a bit harsh.
The women's faces were moved, their hearts were heavy, and they couldn't help but straighten their backs while sitting on the chairs.
Just because Wang Lin doted on them, it didn't mean that they could push their limits and not understand the rules.
Pang Chunmei was completely distraught, knowing that she had really offended Wang Lin this time and had no chance of survival. In despair, she kowtowed to the ground again with tears in her eyes, stood up and bumped her head against a pillar on the side.
The girls screamed in surprise.
The two female deacons who had been on guard for a long time stepped forward and stopped Pang Chunmei.
Wang Lin's expression remained unchanged and he said calmly: "Can death solve the problem?"
Wang Lin stood up slowly and said: "In my heart, you are all my family, especially Chunmei. As early as when we were in Qinghe County, you shared joys and sorrows with me and Jin Lian. I will remember all of this."
As for Xijiao, when I was in Yuncheng County, I helped you mother and daughter with my own money and had no other intentions.
Later, you mother and daughter found you in Qinghe County... No matter what, since you and I are destined to be together, I will not abandon you.
I am busy with military and state affairs, so I may have neglected you, but this is no reason for you to feel resentful.
Although I am now the Emperor of Yan, in my heart, I still want to do my best to care for you throughout my life and live up to your original affection for me.
I am not making a fuss today, nor am I intolerant of others, nor am I going to do anything to you just because you complain a few words behind your back.
I just want to tell you... From now on, if you are dissatisfied and think I have done something wrong, you can tell me directly. I will never blame you. At the same time, please believe that I will never do it intentionally.
Who is left out?
We are a family, open and harmonious, which is better than anything else. Otherwise, there will be more and more resentment in my harem. As time goes by, how will you and I get along with each other?"
All the girls lowered their heads one after another. It was obvious that Wang Lin's words were not only meant for Pang Chunmei and the other three girls, but also to wake them up.
All the girls knelt down and worshiped on the ground, many of them choked with sobs.
As the Emperor of Yan, Wang Lin can still treat them so sincerely, which is considered a blessing they have gained from their previous lives.
The three girls, Pang Chunmei, were full of regrets and wished they could have a crack under their feet so they could jump into it to hide their shame.
As maids, what qualifications do they have to demand the favor of their master?
What qualifications do you have to feel resentful?
The three girls of Pang Chunmei cried bitterly and felt that they could not regenerate themselves.
Wang Lin cast his penetrating gaze on Han Yan.
Han Yan sighed softly and said: "Everyone, get up. The Emperor has said that he will not pursue the case any further. However, I would also like to advise everyone that no one should be resentful in the future. Otherwise, even if the Emperor refuses to
Even if you care about me, I will never tolerate it!"
"Okay, the three of them will stay, and you all should step aside." Wang Lin waved his hand and said.
…
Wang Lin's edict to enfeoff the generals was published both at home and abroad.
A large number of princes appeared, and everyone in the government and the public was envious of them.
But there's nothing to worry about. This is all Conglong's fault.
Han Ting, who had just returned from Hebei and had been waiting at home, was very disappointed when he heard the news.
He never expected that he would be fired.
Han Family Shang Shu Tang.
Han Jiayan and his wife were sitting on it, and Han Shu and his son were standing in the hall.
The Han family naturally felt heavy.
As the backbone and leader of the younger generation of the Han family, Han Ting has not even obtained a minimum official position. This means that the recent rumors in the court are true, and the court and the emperor have begun to prepare to prevent and suppress the Han family.
Han Shu frowned and said: "Father, mother, now our Han family is suppressed just because we have a queen. Even Ting'er's future has been wiped out. Thinking about it, it's really..."
Before Han Shu could say the next words, he was interrupted by Qi Guo's angry voice: "Shut up! Don't be resentful towards the emperor!"
Han Shu stamped his feet and lowered his head angrily.
Han Ting sighed softly and said: "Old ancestor, father, Ting'er knows that his virtue and talent are shallow. Since he can't be an official, it's okay for Ting'er to study at home."
Qi Guo said in a deep voice: "Ting'er, don't be resentful. You have to know that the emperor is not deliberately suppressing your future, but many people in the court are becoming more and more wary of the existence of our Han family. Hundreds of
The prime minister's family background is numerous, and he has countless disciples and former officials, and now he is respected as a descendant. If he cannot be suppressed, there will be disasters from his relatives in the future."
Han Ting took a deep breath, bowed and said, "Ting'er has been taught a lesson. Ting'er will never dare to feel resentful."
Qi Guo waved his hands: "You, father and son, go down and guard the house and manage the people. I'm sorry, but you can't do stupid things anymore! The emperor ordered people to return those family assets and fields to the Han family. This in itself is a disservice to the Han family.
A warning and a slap in the face.”
Han Shu's face turned red and he walked away.
He felt a little aggrieved, feeling that he, the emperor's father-in-law, was living a useless life.
He didn't even think about it. If Wang Lin didn't care about Han Yan, the Han family would have been an empty shell.
After Han Shu and his son left, Qi Guo sighed and turned to look at her husband: "Master, I'd better go into the palace and ask the queen for her opinion to see what the emperor thinks."
Han Jiayan's face looked a little solemn: "Otherwise, forget it? I guess this should be the opinion of Li Gang and several cabinet ministers. The emperor... still has great trust in Ting'er."
Qi Guo stood up: "I'm going to see Yan'er."
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Palace.
Royal study room.
The stubborn Pang Chunmei, Li Ping'er and Yan Xijiao knelt in front of the desk and apologized one after another. No matter how Wang Lin tried to persuade them, they refused to get up.
Wang Lin was a little worried. Of course he wanted to warn and intimidate the girls today. He didn't want his harem to be uneasy because of resentment.
I also want to teach these three girls, Pang Chunmei, a profound lesson.
But essentially speaking, he would not kill anyone just because of one or two words of complaint.
Not now and not ever again.
Pang Chunmei's three daughters had served him conscientiously over the years and were infatuated with him. How could he do it?
Wang Lin smiled indifferently, stood up and walked to the back room of the royal study, saying only one sentence: "Either come in and serve me to rest, which will be regarded as your merits, or the three of you will continue to kneel here."
Wang Lin entered the back room and lay down on the sofa. Sure enough, not long after, Pang Chunmei and her three daughters walked in together with blushing faces.
Yan Xijiao was pushed to the front.
Yan Xijiao's pretty face turned red, her head lowered and she pinched the corner of her skirt, but she couldn't see her red embroidered shoes.
At this moment, Princess Qi entered Han Yan's palace under the guidance of a female officer, and was hurriedly taken in by Yicui and Siqin.
After listening to her grandmother's words, Han Yan looked a little hesitant and said: "Old ancestors, throughout the dynasties, the harem is not allowed to interfere in politics. This is a taboo, I..."
Qi Guo sighed and said: "Queen, I am not trying to embarrass you, but I want to ask you for a recommendation. I want to talk to the emperor in person."
Han Yan pondered for a while, shook her head and said: "Ancestor, my granddaughter thinks it's better to let this matter go. Since our Han family enjoys the honor of the descendants, it is normal to pay a little price. Otherwise, there will be heated discussions in the court, and the emperor will
I can’t bear this kind of pressure.”
"All dynasties have their own restrictions on the entry of relatives into the dynasty, but that's not all. Changsun Wuji in the Tang Dynasty was the brother of the queen, wasn't he also a very popular minister?"
"You also know what your brother's situation is. The problem now is that more than a dozen people in the Han family are all talking about things, saying that our branch has received the glory and wealth of the descendants, but they have to bear the price for bringing them down.
Both in court and as an official, one has to face restrictions and suppression, which makes me unwilling to accept it."
Han Yan sneered: "You can't say that. If it weren't for...our Han family has declined in recent years, and now we are greedy. If we offend the emperor, I will not be able to protect the Han family."
Qi Guo looked moved.
She didn't expect that her granddaughter, who had always been gentle and filial, would now have such a firm attitude.
Sure enough, for a person who has taken the position of queen, his butt determines his head.
Qi Guo was silent for a moment and said: "Queen, in this case, I will retire."
The state of Qi stood up.
As a former royal princess of the Song Dynasty, Princess Qi, who was experienced in politics, made a decision that was in the best interest of the Han family at this time.
Han Yan also stood up and said with a smile: "Ancestor, please stay and have some dinner. My granddaughter hasn't seen my ancestor for a long time."
The smile on Qi Guo's face was slightly forced.
But he stayed as he was told.
…
Pang Chunmei limped back to Pan Jinlian's palace first, her face red with shame and she almost didn't dare to raise her head.
As someone who had been there, Pan Jinlian didn't know what was going on. She suppressed her laughter and pretended not to know: "Where are Chunmei, Ping'er and Xijiao?"
Pang Chunmei said happily: "Empress, they were stayed by the Emperor. The Emperor said..."
Pan Jinlian had a smile on her face: "What did the emperor say?"
Pang Chunmei's face was as red as cloth, and she murmured: "The emperor said that this slave is shouting fiercely but is the most incapable of doing anything. He told me to get back and serve the empress. If I don't act carelessly in the future... I will just beat my... butt!
"
Pan Jinlian couldn't help but laugh when she heard this.