"Of course, thinking of the merits of rescuing the emperor during the catastrophe," after a pause, the young eunuch finally continued to read, "if you have overtaken the merits, you will be exempted from the death penalty. Now Xu Zun is dismissed from all positions and expelled from the temple."
Having said this, the young eunuch put away the imperial edict.
Only then did Xu Zun realize that there was no word "Qin this" behind the imperial edict, so this could only be regarded as the Queen Mother's edict, not a real imperial edict.
However, in the current situation, Yi's decree is obviously more powerful than the imperial decree.
So, Xu Zun quickly shouted: "Xu Zun accepts the order and kowtows to thank God!"
Unexpectedly, as soon as Xu Zun finished speaking, a person stood out from the crowd, bowed to Queen Mother Lin and said:
"The Queen Mother clearly understood that although Xu Zun was disadvantageous in protecting the crown prince, he was able to find out the major attack on the Donghai Mission this time. He also went deep into the tiger's den and risked his own life. He also caught the wanted criminal Kong Zhen, which can be regarded as a great achievement.
One piece.
"Also, Xu Zun is loyal and intelligent. He is a rare talent. I hope the Queen Mother will be kind to him and retain his official position so that he can perform meritorious service and see the consequences!"
this……
Xu Zun looked around and saw that the person interceding for him was none other than Cai Kun, the current head of internal security!
"I second the proposal!"
"I second the proposal!"
Two more people came out from behind, it was Chen Taiji and Dongfang Enchanting.
"Okay!" Queen Mother Lin glanced at Xu Zun, a sharp gaze flashed behind Yu Qi, and then said, "You no longer need to plead for Xu Zun, you are derelict in your duty. The death of the prince will harm our Daxuan Kingdom.
Sparing his life is an act of mercy outside the law!"
"Yes," Xu Zun quickly agreed, "I am so grateful that I can thank Heaven for her kindness. The Queen Mother is on the right path and Heaven is in harmony, and she will enjoy eternal blessings!"
Seeing that Xu Zun had accepted the reality, Cai Kun had no choice but to sigh and retreat silently...
After dealing with Xu Zun, the Queen Mother immediately announced the disbandment of the court, and then invited the cabinet members and the six ministers to enter the back hall to discuss the matter of pacifying the East China Sea.
The rest of the civil and military officials exited the Jinluan Palace one after another. When they exited, they all looked at Xu Zun.
Some are sympathetic and emotional, but most of them are gloating...
"Alas!" After leaving the palace gate, Huo Anu and others were inevitably gloomy. Huo Anu sighed, "We have gone through many hardships and put in so much effort, but in the end, instead of being praised, we were dismissed.
Official position is really..."
"Huu..." Zhao Yu had a premonition of something, so he quickly blocked Huo Anu's mouth and glared, "We have just left the palace, do you want everyone to die with you?"
After hearing Zhao Yu's warning, everyone quickly looked around vigilantly.
Fortunately, officials at all levels were relatively far away from them, and they all got on their own sedans.
"open!"
Huo Anu opened Zhao Yu's wrist in disgust, but even though she was deeply resentful, she also knew that too much words would lead to mistakes, so she stopped talking immediately.
Xu Zun gave a signal with his eyes, and then several people got on the carriage and entered the same carriage tacitly.
Ashuzai drove the car himself, and other guards rode with him.
"It's really interesting," Ani said after entering the carriage, looking out of the carriage, "Isn't the Queen Mother's decree to dismiss you a bit general? Since you have been dismissed, shouldn't we guards also be unemployed?
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"It goes without saying that we are following the adults, but they..." Ani looked at Hou Zhen and others and said, "Why are we still following?"
At this time, Hou Zhen waved his riding whip and the carriage moved forward slowly.
"Old Zhao," Xu Zun asked Zhao Yu without any expression on his face, "What did the Queen Mother say before I entered the Jinluan Palace? Why are you all kneeling in the hall?"
"No way? You don't know?" Huo Anu suddenly widened his eyes, "The Queen Mother is asking us about some things about the attack on the mission, and asked us to tell the story in front of the civil and military officials of the court."
"Ah?" Xu Zun was shocked and asked quickly, "You...how did you answer?"
"Don't worry, sir," Zhao Yu said quickly, "I have already agreed with everyone in advance. All I want to say is that all these conspiracies were planned by Kong Zhen and Xuanmen!
"The killers who killed the prince were all Kong Zhen's people..."
"Ah?" Huo Anu grabbed Zhao Yu's collar, "Zhao Yu, didn't you say that Master Xu ordered that? Are you lying to us?"
"Sister," Ani thought quickly and immediately stopped Huo Anu and said, "Don't be anxious yet. I think it makes sense for Lao Zhao to ask us to say that."
oh……
At this time, Xu Zun and Zhao Yu exchanged looks.
In Zhao Yu's affirmative eyes, Xu Zun immediately understood what happened.
It seems that when I was waiting for the Queen Mother in the Baihua Hall, the Queen Mother had already called Zhao Yu to her side and asked her about the details.
According to Xu Zun's instructions, Zhao Yu, as a secret agent, should tell the Queen Mother all their experiences in the East China Sea without reservation.
The Queen Mother was really clever. She knew that if she directly questioned herself, she would be more jealous, so she deliberately diverted herself away, and then asked Zhao Yu and other spies placed around her.
Therefore, Queen Mother Lin already understood the entire situation and details of the East China Sea at the first time.
She knew that the prince was a senior leader of Xuanmen and participated in the Heavenly Tribulation incident; she also knew that the prince and Kong Zhen conspired to plan the attack on the mission; she even knew that the person who killed the prince must not have been sent by Kong Zhen...
So it can be seen that the one who ordered Zhao Yu to arrange for Huo Anu and others to tell lies should also be the Queen Mother.
Therefore, now Xu Zun has basically understood the attitude of the Queen Mother. As he expected, it is absolutely impossible for the Queen Mother to expose the scandal of the Crown Prince.
In that case, there will be endless troubles and it will do more harm than good to the Queen Mother.
"Yes," at this time, seeing Huo Anu still being unyielding to Zhao Yu, Xu Zun nodded and said, "I asked Zhao Yu to say that. This is the best measure we can take to protect ourselves at the moment."
"The Queen Mother is not a fool," Huo Anu said with a frown, "Sooner or later she will find out that we are lying! Can she let us go for the crime of deceiving the emperor?"
"Don't worry," Xu Zun comforted, "No, these are what the Queen Mother wants, and they are just tacitly understood.
"On the contrary, if the prince's scandal is exposed, then we will be in disaster!"
"Oh? What does the Queen Mother mean?" Huo Anu finally came back to his senses and felt a little calmer.
"But Mr. Xu..." However, Ani's words made everyone's hearts rise again, "Even if the Queen Mother doesn't want to expose the scandal, we are all insiders! Isn't she afraid of us?
Will the news leak?"
"This..." Zhao Yu thought about it carefully, and a dark cloud suddenly came over his heart. He felt that Ani's worries were justified.
"No way?" Huo Anu said, "If the Queen Mother wants to silence her, then why should we go to the palace? Just give us unfavorable charges of protecting the Crown Prince, and then execute us all?"
"No," Ani said, "If that were the case, it would force us to tell the truth, which would kill the situation.
"There are too many people who know the matter about the Crown Prince. I think... if the Queen Mother really wants to silence her, she should do it like she is doing now. She will first stabilize us, and then she will take action slowly."
"Anouche!" Huo Anu scolded angrily, "That's too cruel, isn't it? No wonder they didn't let Hou Zhen and the others leave. Is it possible that they want to take us all together?"
Such an analysis made everyone present nervous and the atmosphere depressing.
"Haha, hahaha..." However, after seeing everyone's expressions, Xu Zun suddenly laughed heartily and said to everyone, "You don't need to worry anymore! We have already got the best for the East China Sea. result!"
"Ah?" Everyone was puzzled.
"Next," Xu Zun said, "we just need to keep our mouths shut and stay safe, and everything will be fine!"
"Ah? Really?" Huo Anu asked, "Are you sure that the Queen Mother will not deal with us?"
"Yes! Very sure!" Xu Zun nodded affirmatively.
However, everyone still looked at him with deep suspicion.
Seeing this, Xu Zun took out something from his arms with a smile and said to everyone:
"Let me ask you something. Since the Queen Mother has removed me from my official position, why not take this thing back?"
ah?
Everyone looked at Xu Zun's hand, and saw that what was in his hand was the beautifully crafted Lily Token!!!
