As the courtiers expected, within two days after this morning court meeting, the Heavenly Official once again submitted his resignation letter. Of course, the result was still rejected.
But at this point, everyone in the court could see that the Heavenly Official had decided to leave.
Of course, not everyone is willing to let the Heavenly Official retreat just like this.
Among these people, in addition to the old disciples who were attached to Lao Tianguan, there were also people who did not want Wang Wen to ascend to power.
It should be said that after the emperor's edict of the reward came out, most of the courtiers in the court were speculating that Wang Wen's next step was to be promoted to Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.
But this old man has a bad temper and has offended many people in the court.
There are still many people who are unwilling to let him take over!
Moreover, although everyone guessed that Wang Wen was the emperor's favorite, there was never anything certain about the court situation.
Therefore, under the DPRK situation that seems to have finally calmed down, in fact, a turbulent undercurrent is brewing again.
At the same time, Dali Temple also acted very quickly. Within a few days, the trial of Shi Pu, who had already been imprisoned, was concluded.
It was found that the former minister of the Ministry of Industry not only engaged in bribery, but also embezzled money while in office, derelict in his duties and concealed reports on the river construction project.
In the end, the Three Justice Departments determined that several crimes should be punished together, and the family property should be confiscated. Shi Pu was a criminal who deceived the king, and was sentenced to beheading.
Jin Ying escaped the disaster. After all, he was a slave of the emperor, not an official of the imperial court, and the Three Laws Department had no right to deal with him.
Therefore, after the verdict of the Shi Pu case was concluded, Jin Ying, who cooperated with the investigation, followed the emperor's wishes and set off to prepare to be sent to the Nanjing Buddhist Temple to pray for blessings.
Although this was no different from life imprisonment, the emperor did not issue an edict to seize Jin Ying's family property.
In other words, although he could only spend the second half of his life in a Buddhist temple, he would not live in poverty.
This can be regarded as Jin Ying's last reward for his efforts in opposing the southward migration.
Taking this case as an opportunity, the Third Judicial Division once again submitted the closing documents of Wang Zhenyi's case.
This time there was no obstacle, and the emperor got it right on the second day after submitting it...
Cining Palace.
Empress Dowager Sun was leaning on the couch, with a cold look on her face, and a deep sorrow in her brows. Under her head, Jin Ying, who was dressed in cloth, was kneeling.
Today is the day when Jin Ying is about to be escorted to Nanjing.
After all, he was someone who had served in the palace for many years. Before leaving, Empress Dowager Sun wanted to see him, and Zhu Qiyu couldn't stop him.
Looking at the plainly dressed eunuch with gray hair in front of her, Empress Dowager Sun sighed quietly and said.
"What's going on? Why did the emperor suddenly attack you?"
To be honest, Queen Mother Sun was really caught off guard by this incident.
The Sanfa Division was investigating Wang Zhen's case, but Jin Ying and Wang Zhen had always been at odds, which was well known throughout the court.
So no one thought that the fire in Tingju would suddenly burn to Jin Ying.
Powerful as thunder, accurate and ruthless.
So when Empress Dowager Sun got the news, it was too late and she couldn't even mobilize the power of the DPRK to speak for Jin Ying.
Now, all she can do is figure out what happened.
Jin Ying, who had changed from his usual gorgeous robes and was dressed in cloth, seemed to have suddenly become older, but his face was still calm, he kowtowed and said.
"Your Majesty, the ministers can't understand this matter clearly. When the emperor ordered the ministers to hand over the Dongchang, the ministers felt that something was wrong."
"But at that time, the emperor quickly replaced him with Shu Liang, so the ministers only thought that the emperor did not want Dongchang to suffer in the hands of the ministers."
"But now that I think about it carefully, I'm afraid that the emperor will have already begun to make arrangements by then."
Queen Mother Sun pondered for a moment, then tapped the armrest with her slender jade fingers, and said softly.
"So, I'm afraid your contact with foreign ministers on behalf of the Ai family has been noticed, otherwise, the emperor would not be so anxious."
Jin Ying sighed, with tears in his eyes, and said.
"My dearest lady, I am afraid that if I go here, I will not be able to return to the capital for the rest of my life. The only person I care about in my heart is Your Majesty Yibei."
"The ministers are too stupid and insensitive to worry about the Holy Mother. They can only pray for His Majesty Jibei every day in the Nanjing Buddhist Temple, hoping that His Majesty will return soon and reunite with the Holy Mother."
After saying that, he kowtowed deeply three times on the ground and did not get up from his long worship.
Empress Dowager Sun was also a little sentimental for a while. Since the civil war, Jin Ying had been helping her a lot.
Although Empress Dowager Sun was once suspicious of him, in the end, Jin Ying had been doing her best to do things for her.
This time, I'm afraid she was also implicated because she contacted foreign ministers on her behalf.
Seeing that before he left, he was still thinking about his son who was still in the prison camp, Queen Mother Sun couldn't help but sigh quietly and said.
"It's okay to leave. The situation in the court is in chaos. Although the emperor's actions are ruthless this time, he still has some kindness in his heart."
"Buddhist temples are pure places. Although you are not free, it is better than losing your wealth and life if you are not careful. You can go!"
Jin Ying wiped her tears and saluted again, then stood up and respectfully exited the Cining Palace.
Outside the palace gate, there were already people from the royal guards waiting. When they saw him coming out, they escorted him out of the palace.
In the Cining Palace, wisps of sandalwood curl up, calming the mind and calming the mind.
After a while, Queen Mother Sun, who had been keeping her eyelids slightly closed, opened her eyes, flicked the beads in her hand, and asked softly.
"Everyone has been arranged?"
Behind her, Wang Jin, the eunuch in charge of Cining Palace who had just stood quietly, replied respectfully.
"Don't worry, Holy Mother, the matter has been taken care of. Jin Yiwei's own people will take action, and no one will get involved in us."
Queen Mother Sun stopped holding the beads in her hand, glanced at Wang Jin, and said.
"It's not that the Ai family is cruel, it's just that he has done too many things and knows too many things. It would be fine if he was sent to Fengyang to guard the mausoleum. Going to the Nanjing Buddhist temple makes the Ai family always feel a little uneasy."
Wang Jin still lowered his head respectfully and said.
"The Holy Mother's kindness, this slave naturally knows."
Outside the window, another heavy snowfall fell.
Snowflakes covered the sky and covered the Forbidden City, covering up all the colors and turning them into a white...
In the heavy snowfall, a group of dozens of people slowly drove out of the Xuanwu Gate. In the middle was a simple carriage.
On the high tower, a group of servants were sent far away.
Zhu Qiyu, wearing a large green cloak woven with gold, stood in the snow, holding an oil-paper umbrella himself.
Beside him, Empress Dowager Wu was wearing a thick cloak, looking at the retreating team, lost in thought.
The snow is falling harder and harder, and the whistling north wind is blowing the snowflakes. Even if you hold an umbrella, clusters of snowflakes will inevitably fall on you.
Seeing this situation, Zhu Qiyu said softly.
"If the mother-in-law is feeling sad, why not go and meet her in person and say goodbye. Jin Ying is gone now, and I'm afraid there is no hope of returning to the capital in this life."
The decision to get rid of Jin Ying was made by Wu.
But Zhu Qiyu also knew that there must be some past between Jin Ying and his mother-in-law that he didn't know about.
Although the Wu family only said that she was entrusted by Emperor Xuanzong to raise her child in Jinying's foreign residence.
However, Zhu Qiyu also had a vague guess. In these years, the Wu family was alone in the palace, but they were able to live a stable life. Jin Ying may not have secretly helped.
The friendship between the older generation was not something he could comment on. Wu didn't say much, and he didn't ask too many questions.
But seeing Wu's sentimental look, he was still a little worried.
In contrast, Mrs. Wu was free and easy, speaking calmly.
"Jin Ying Shang Buddha left the Forbidden City and went to a Buddhist temple to pray for blessings. He died a good death. The mourning family should be even more happy for him."
"It's just that, although you are kind and tolerant, Emperor, I'm afraid the road to Nanjing will be uneasy for him."
Zhu Qiyu felt slightly relieved, and also turned his attention to the team in the distance, sighed softly, and said.
"Don't worry, concubine. Jin Ying is going to Nanjing. In addition to being escorted by Jin Yiwei's troops, Shu Liang also brought troops from Dongchang to follow him secretly."
A sharp look flashed in his eyes, and Zhu Qiyu's voice was slightly cold as he said.
"Since I have said that I want Jin Ying to spend the rest of his life in a Buddhist temple, then no one will ignore my words!"