It has never been his style to be perfect and impeccable in front of outsiders.
What could a family like the Zhao family or the Mi family with no foundation and enough stupidity do to withstand Zhou Hansheng's investigation?
Zhou Hansheng quickly investigated them thoroughly.
Then, he played to the Emperor.
The emperor sneered and ordered Zhou Hansheng's memorial to be circulated to all civil and military officials. He just wanted to slap those who impeached Zhao Xiang in the face.
The evidence was conclusive, and everyone in the court was shocked. Those who impeached Zhao Xiang for various reasons were not embarrassed. After all, those who can get into the court have gone through ups and downs, and who has not developed a thick skin? Even if
It was a slap in the face, that's all.
What frightened them was that Zhou Hansheng actually found out about the collusion between the Zhao family clan leader and Concubine Yan Gui, and commoner Wen Limo in the past. Even the letters they exchanged were found and interrogated to find out.
, what else is there to say?
In order to please Wen Limo's mother and son, the Zhao family deliberately attacked Mr. Zhao, so he expelled Mr. Zhao from the clan. Afterwards, he tried his best to please Wen Limo and wrote a letter to ask for credit, and even received a reward from Wen Limo. They were
They colluded with the rebel party! Mr. Zhao doesn’t forgive them, what’s wrong with them?
No wonder the patriarch of the Zhao family said he fell ill. He was afraid, right?
Whoever dares to speak for them at this time doesn't mean that he is on the side of the rebel party? Doesn't he want to live and die with his whole family?
They all secretly resented it in their hearts. Are those people from the Zhao family crazy? Didn't they actually keep Wen Limo's anti-party letters and not destroy them immediately?
How did they know that the patriarch of the Zhao family had forgotten about the letter at all? He was only thinking about Zhao Xiang's affairs. First he was worried about being retaliated by Zhao Xiang, and then he wanted to recognize Zhao Xiang and didn't remember it at all.
Nothing else!
It wasn't until Zhou Hansheng's people picked up the letter and Wen Limo's thank you gift that he suddenly remembered, screamed on the spot and passed out.
The emperor issued an edict to reprimand, and simply took the opportunity to remove Concubine Mi's father from his official position, and let him take care of himself at home from now on. As for Concubine Mi's elder brother and younger brother, they are just minor officials who are too young to be young, so there is no need to care about them.
Escaped.
The Zhao clan also deliberately told Zhao Xiang about this matter, and they also wanted to test the situation: maybe Zhao Xiang felt bad in his heart and was willing to forgive them and return to the clan?
The emperor greatly rewarded and appeased the Zhao family.
What have they done for the eldest prince? Nothing!
He did not see anyone from the Zhao family and did not give any response.
Zhou Hansheng did not let go of those who started spreading rumors and clamored the most. He arrested dozens of people and would never let them off lightly.
At the same time, he took the opportunity to officially name the eldest prince under the name of the queen. From then on, the eldest prince was regarded as the legitimate eldest son.
The emperor is still willing to be lenient to those ordinary Zhao clan members, and he knows that Mr. Zhao must be the same.
When the verdict was passed, only the patriarch of the Zhao family and his family were exiled.
They didn't have a good reputation to begin with, but now, their reputation is even worse.
The patriarch of the Zhao family and his family were crying and regretting it so much!
Unfortunately, it's too late!
Their little selfishness could not be hidden from the courtiers who had turned into human beings, but it was not easy to put this kind of thing on the table, and no one mentioned it openly.
On the other hand, Mr. Zhao.
Congratulations from all the civil and military dynasties.
The emperor has long wanted to deal with the Zhao clan and give Mr. Zhao a sigh of relief. Now this unexpected opportunity has come?
Let the Zhao family suffer the same crime as Mr. Zhao. It has something to do with treason, and they would rather kill by mistake than let go. No matter how severe the punishment is, no one will say no.
Zhao Xiang will not retaliate against them, but he will not sympathize with them either.
As for how they get to the northwest, how they survive after arriving, and whether they have the ability to make a comeback, it all depends on them.
I'm afraid I might really get sick this time!
The Zhao family has been turned upside down, and no one dares to discuss it if it involves going against the party, and no one dares to say anything about Zhao Xiang and the Zhao family anymore.
The courtiers had nothing to say about this. After all, the Mi family was too disgraceful and unworthy of the throne. Since the emperor was determined to promote the eldest prince, it was indeed inappropriate for the eldest prince to have such a maternal wife.
In the past, I was afraid of being implicated, so I pretended not to know that the eldest prince existed and stayed away. Now, I want to get involved in everything, but I don't have the ability!
Look at the Lu family, even though Queen Lu is in the middle palace, the Lu family still does its duty, is not impetuous or domineering, and does not cause any trouble. This is what the eldest prince's maternal family should be like.
Of course Zhao Xiang did not forgive, nor did he return.
The verdict has been rendered and there will be no changes.
Empress Lu has truly made up her mind. Whether or not her name is determined is not a trivial matter. The so-called improper name means that her words will not go smoothly.
They were able to escape exile only because of Zhao Xiangwang's tolerance. It's hard to say what the consequences would be if they were still dissatisfied.
It would be a lie to say that I have no regrets, but it is too late. There is no chance to do everything again.
Even the Lingnan emperors whom Lord Zhao had stayed with refused to let them stay.
Therefore, Zhou Hansheng got wind of the news in advance, and the Zhao clan was quick-sighted and made a decision immediately. Several clan elders joined forces and without hesitation pulled the Zhao clan leader down and expelled his family from the clan.
After all, everyone is already a stranger to each other.
Now, the matter of illness was confirmed.
The Zhao family finally gave up completely and did not dare to bother them again.
The exile of this family is three thousand miles northwest.
Who in the whole court knows what Mr. Zhao has done for the emperor and the eldest prince? Everyone in the capital knows it!
Instead of saying they were grateful, they actually harmed Mr. Zhao so viciously!
As for the Mi family, it was also found out that they colluded with the Zhao family and instigated the Zhao family to cause trouble.
With their character, who would still associate with them?
From then on, she changed her name to discipline the eldest prince. However, Concubine Mi wanted to intervene, but she couldn't.
Of course, Empress Lu will not deliberately embarrass Concubine Mi. Concubine Mi's treatment is still the best in the harem besides her, and this will not change in the future.
But that's all Mifei can have.
The privilege of the female members of the Mi family to visit Concubine Mi twice a month was no longer allowed, and was changed to only once. And because of the mistake made by the Mi family this time, the queen issued an edict that within half a year, the female members of the Mi family were not allowed to visit Concubine Mi.
Enter the palace again.
This matter can be regarded as a warning to the ministers and dignitaries of the court: Don't provoke Mr. Zhao! And don't try to use the eldest prince to stir up trouble!