Chapter 750: Crazy temptation on the brink of danger
In the Wenhua Palace, the Emperor was high on top, the palace door was wide open, a few servants were carrying a carriage, and Prince Xiang was sitting on it. He was stared at by a group of civil and military ministers, which made his scalp numb.
Logically speaking, if he had to walk in to see the emperor, Prince Xiang was certainly not a person who did not understand etiquette. However, on the one hand, if he walked, his injured arm would really hurt, and on the other hand, he did not know.
This summons was so formal.
You must know that in terms of seniority, King Xiang is the emperor's uncle. If he is summoned alone, after the courtesy of the monarch and his ministers, it is necessary to pay family courtesy. Since he is injured, then there is nothing wrong with him without the courtesy.
However, in this situation, it is obviously inappropriate to do so.
He cursed Shu Liang in his heart for not telling him clearly. Prince Xiang felt the eyes from all directions and felt extremely embarrassed.
After finally arriving in the palace, several chamberlains put down the shoulder carriages. King Xiang immediately wanted to stand up and salute, but the emperor's voice was faster than his movements.
"Uncle Prince Xiang, don't get up!"
I saw the emperor above me with a warm smile on his face, he put his hands down and said.
"The imperial doctor has informed me of the emperor's uncle's injury. The emperor's uncle was seriously injured and should have rested in the palace. It is my fault that he bothered the emperor to go to the palace today. The emperor's uncle was on his shoulder. There is no need.
Get up."
That was true. However, facing the silent gazes of all the civil and military ministers present, King Xiang was not stupid. Without much hesitation, he endured the pain, struggled to stand up, and said with a cup of his hands.
"I thank your Majesty for your consideration, but the etiquette must not be discarded. I, Zhu Zhan, come to see your Majesty!"
Although this movement was not neat and standard due to the impact of the injured arm, it still relaxed the atmosphere in the palace.
The emperor's words are a great blessing, but under such circumstances, it would be a bit too arrogant to accept them calmly.
King Xiang's actions successfully caused all the ministers present to look away from him.
On the throne, the emperor saw this situation and smiled bitterly. He didn't say anything more, he just waved his hand and said.
"Your Majesty, please be free. Someone, come and give your Majesty a seat."
This is what is truly acceptable. After the emperor finished speaking, the chamberlain immediately brought over a soft chair. Prince Xiang didn't care about the rule of not being able to sit fully, but only half-sitting, and actually sat down on the chair.
superior.
There is nothing I can do, my arm hurts too much!
Every time at this time, King Xiang would scold that damn fat guy, King Zhennan, for being so cruel!
So, a group of ministers stood and King Xiang sat, and the formal duel began.
The emperor said: "I think your uncle must have seen it. Prince Zhennan and his son are kneeling outside. I don't need to tell you why. Beating the prince is a serious crime."
"However, now that his father and son have realized their mistake and asked themselves to be imprisoned in Fengyang High Wall, I think of their close relationship and feel that they are people of the same surname and the same clan after all. What's more, the great uncle of the King of Min has just passed away, and both of them
People are sometimes impulsive."
"Today all the ministers are here, I will come to make peace and ask the emperor's uncle to forgive the inappropriate behavior of the Zhennan Prince and his son in the heat of the moment. I wonder what the emperor's intention is?"
Hearing this, Zhu Zhanzhen was slightly startled. He did not expect that the emperor would be so straightforward.
Glancing at the silent civil and military ministers beside him, he couldn't help but feel a little more cautious and began to make careful calculations.
Speaking of this matter, although it was King Zhennan who took action first, he was indeed at fault. Everyone present knew this.
What's more, now, Prince Zhennan and his son are kneeling outside the palace to admit their mistake. All the officials in the palace are present, and the emperor himself comes to make peace. This face is considered sufficient.
At this time, for King Xiang, the best choice is to get off the slope and expose the matter magnanimously. Both parties will get back together, everyone will be happy, and he can continue to maintain his "virtuous reputation" among the kings.
.
However, the disadvantage is that the beating he received was in vain!
So, what should be done?
Although before entering the palace, especially after the farce outside the Tenth Prince's Mansion, King Xiang always thought in his heart that he would give Prince Zhennan and his son a lesson.
But when the choice came before him, Zhu Zhanzhen still hesitated.
You must know that the reason why he went to make trouble outside Prince Min's Mansion was to drive Prince Zhennan and his son out of the capital so that he could take over the position of Da Zongzheng.
Now he only had to swallow this bad breath, and his goal would be at his fingertips. Giving up just for the sake of anger was obviously not what a smart person should do.
After pondering for a moment, Zhu Zhanchen made a decision in his heart. He subconsciously wanted to hand over his hand, but he pulled his arm again and took a breath of pain.
Zhu Zhanchen glanced hatefully outside the hall and said.
"Since your Majesty has spoken in person, I should obey it. However, the two kings of Zhennan are really domineering. If they continue to stay in the capital, they may cause trouble again and damage the royal family's face. Therefore, I sincerely request your majesty to send the king of Zhennan.
The father and son left the capital and returned to their fiefdom to think about their mistakes."
The implication is, drive them away and forget about this matter.
After finishing speaking, Zhu Zhanzhen quietly raised his head and looked at the emperor's expression. In his expectation, the emperor should be at least a little reluctant. After all, if the old Min King wants to pave the way for his son, it is impossible for him to pass the emperor's test.
However, to his surprise, the emperor didn't say anything more. Instead, he nodded and said.
"The emperor's magnanimity is a blessing to the clan. In this case, I have issued an order to give Prince Zhennan and his son a month to arrange the funeral. When this matter is over, they will be allowed to return to their fiefdom, and they will not be allowed to enter the capital from now on!"
The emperor did not discuss this decision with anyone. He only asked King Xiang for his opinion and made it directly. Therefore, there was inevitably a low discussion below.
However, no one stood up to object. After a moment's pause, seeing no one objected, the emperor turned sideways and said.
"Wayne, go and bring in Zhennan Prince and his son!"
"yes……"
Huaien cupped his hands and left in a hurry, which made the ministers in the palace and King Xiang feel a little incredible. Could it be said that this matter was settled like this?
Outside the Meridian Gate, a group of clan members were kneeling outside, all of them dejected. Especially after the "heart-to-heart" speech just now, while everyone shared the same hatred, they also felt a little more uneasy about the future.
In such a state of mind, everyone saw the emperor's closest attendant, eunuch Bingbi Huaien, walking towards the palace gate with a group of eunuchs.
Different from the usual smile, this time the chief steward next to the emperor had a heavy face without a trace of smile. He stood in front of a group of clan disciples, glanced at it first, and then set his sights on Zhennan.
The voices of Wang and his son were cold and emotionless.
"His Majesty's decree declares that Prince Zhennan and his son will appear in court!"
A quick glance revealed the whole picture. Although most of the clan members present had never dealt with Wynn, they had always heard of his reputation.
Therefore, seeing the expression of this always good-tempered Daxuan, I felt even more worried.
The fat King of Zhennan raised his head, with a trace of hesitation on his face. He opened his mouth and said again.
"Eunuch Huai'en, please tell Your Majesty that the current situation is all caused by my impulse. I want to beat, punish, or reduce my rank and imprison me. My father and my son are willing to shoulder the responsibility..."
The majestic king of the county actually used an honorific in a condescending manner when facing an eunuch. For a moment, many of the clan members present couldn't help but feel inexplicably uncomfortable.
However, even so, King Zhennan was interrupted rudely by Wynn and said.
"My lord, if you have anything to say, go in and tell your majesty yourself. Now, Prince Xiang and a group of senior officials from the court are waiting in the palace. Your majesty has ordered that if the prince is still unwilling to enter the palace, let us
Carry the prince in, and now that things have happened, the prince should not embarrass the person in charge of our family, right?"
this……
If everyone had just made guesses before, then at this time, they were almost certain that it was King Xiang who was unyielding, forcing the emperor to severely punish King Zhennan and his son.
As soon as he thought about this, Zhu Fanzhi, who originally felt that he was the one who caused the trouble, couldn't hold it in any longer and said in a muffled voice.
"Eunuch Huai'en, tell us the truth, is your Majesty going to use Uncle Wang and Yinxi to take out the anger of that old prince...that old prince Zhu Zhanzhen?"
"This is not okay. We are the ones responsible for this. We can afford it. I want to see Your Majesty too!"
I have to say that this Prince of Xiangling is really out of his mind when he speaks and does things sometimes. When his temper gets angry, he almost says disrespectful things.
Fortunately, he didn't understand anything. When the words came to his lips, he abruptly said it back.
However, his words also aroused the youthful temperament of most people present.
Suddenly, many people shouted after him.
"Yes, we want to see His Majesty!"
"That's right, Your Majesty can't just listen to what the old... old Prince Xiang says, he must also listen to what we say."
"Yes, let us go into the palace with Yin Xi!"
Suddenly, the square became very excited, and everyone clamored to go in together.
Seeing this situation, Wynn frowned and seemed to be a little hesitant. However, before he could speak, he saw the fat King Zhennan sighing heavily, and then, holding on to the ground with difficulty, he slowly stood up.
stand up.
Perhaps because he had been kneeling for too long, when he suddenly stood up, his body swayed and he almost fell.
The two little chamberlains who were looking after him were so frightened that they hurriedly stepped forward to help him, so that nothing happened on the spot. However, the fat prince took a few breaths, then pushed away the two chamberlains, and then glanced at the man who also stood up silently after him.
The son then turned around, faced the many clan disciples present, and said.
"Everyone, I accept your wishes. However, if this commotion continues, it will bring shame to our Zhu family. Yin Zhen is in the capital during this period, and I am really honored to have you take care of him. Don't worry, Your Majesty.
He is the Holy Son of Heaven, and I believe that His Majesty will make a fair decision on this matter."
"We are all members of the Zhu family, and we must die with dignity. Today, in front of you all, I would like to say that no matter what the outcome is this time, if someone dares to make trouble in front of my father's soul again, I will still do it.
Pick up a stick and beat him*!"
At the end of the conversation, the fat prince became emotional and rarely used foul language.
"Your Majesty said it well!"
"This is the man of our Zhu family!"
"Yes, beat him*!"
The young man was very popular, and as soon as he said such kind and passionate words, the people below immediately responded and looked at King Zhennan with a little more admiration.
After waiting for a while, when the clan members calmed down a little, King Zhennan said again.
"But again, this matter has nothing to do with you. No matter what happens in the end, I hope that you can study well in Zongxue in peace and contentment. This is also my father's last wish before his death.
I believe that this is the original intention of your elders in sending you to Zongxue."
This time, the clan disciples did not shout as before, but were stunned for a moment, and then started talking to each other in low voices.
After a moment, Zhu Yinqi on the side also spoke. "My father is right. If you really want to help me and my son, please wait here. We believe that your majesty will be able to make a fair decision and will not let the villain
Proud!"
It should be said that compared to King Zhennan, Zhu Yinqi, who usually studied with them at Zongxue, was more familiar with him. As soon as these words came out, everyone below said.
"Okay, listeners, we'll wait here!"
"Yes, we are waiting outside. I don't believe it. This old Wang... can cover the sky with one hand!"
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, we are all here. If His Majesty is being unfair, we can go in together to reason."
In this way, the emotions of the clan members present were finally calmed down. Then, King Zhennan turned around and followed Huaien towards the palace with Zhu Yinqi.
Not long after, they came to the Wenhua Hall, knelt down and saluted, saying:
"Your Majesty Zhu Huixun..."
"Your Majesty Zhu Yinqi..."
"See Your Majesty!"
The emperor's face looked indifferent, and he changed his warm attitude just now and said.
"King Zhennan, you have committed a serious crime by beating the prince in public. However, the emperor is magnanimous and will not argue with you. For the sake of the great uncle of King Min who just passed away, I will give you one month to take care of the funeral.
Months later, you will return to the fiefdom with your own royal concubine's family scroll!"
These words were spoken calmly, but in a cold tone. Moreover, after King Zhennan entered the palace, he did not even have a flat body and kept kneeling like this, which shows his situation.
However, for the fat King Zhennan, he seemed to have expected it. He had no words to argue and just lowered his head and said.
"I obey the decree."
But then, King Zhennan raised his head and looked at Zhu Zhanchen, who was sitting quietly beside him. A trace of disdain flashed in his eyes and he continued to speak.
"Your Majesty clearly knows that beating King Xiang is my fault. I dare not shirk it. However, if it happens again, I will still do it!"
"presumptuous!"
After the words fell, before King Xiang could react, the slightly angry voice of the emperor had already sounded. Looking at the kneeling king of Zhennan below, the emperor frowned, obviously a little angry, and said.
"King Zhennan, I thought you were kneeling outside the palace and felt regret, but I didn't expect you to be so unrepentant. In this case, after you return to the fiefdom, you will be suspended for three years to meditate on your mistakes. In addition, you will not be allowed to repent.
I will give you a year’s salary to be granted a fiefdom in Prince Min’s Mansion, as a warning to others!”
It can be seen that the emperor is really angry this time. The grounding is nothing, but the salary of the entire palace is not a small number. The emperor is exempted for one year, which makes all the ministers present look at each other.
It seems that the life of King Zhennan will be difficult in the future...
However, even so, King Zhennan did not show any regret on his face, but continued.
"No matter how your majesty punishes you, I will admit it, because I have indeed done it. However, I want to plead for the group of clan children who are still outside the palace. I beg your majesty not to blame them. In the final analysis, these children are just impulsive.
, all of Zhu family blood, broken bones and connected tendons, I beg your majesty to take care of the affection of family members and forgive their impulsiveness!"