Chapter 25: Strict Mother's Kindness
Mu Yan's brows were rippling with complacency like spring water.
The slight smile on his lips is already the gesture of a winner.
In her opinion, no matter what choice Ning Yunxi made, she would not gain any benefit from this multiple-choice question.
Thinking of this, she turned her head slowly and gave Ning Yunxi a provocative look.
"But Xie Mao is already married, so Xi'er will have to marry him and become his concubine."
Ning Yunxi pondered in silence and let them act.
Upon seeing this, Mu Rong bowed.
There is a pain in my eyes, just like a dead branch in late autumn, wandering and trembling in the biting cold wind, crying and complaining, with endless sadness.
"Your Majesty, please think twice."
"Xi'er is a noble lady, a beautiful lady, how can she be someone's concubine?"
"I heard that Lord Xie's wife is of a mediocre family. It would be better for you to ask the emperor to make the decision and demote her to a concubine, or divorce her directly."
"Madam Xie, I am willing to compensate you for all your losses."
"As long as Xi'er doesn't suffer any injustice."
Gu Mengzhen did not respond immediately.
Yan Yu's starry eyes were proud and she smiled disdainfully.
"It is rumored that Madam Ning has always been strict with her third daughter."
"After seeing you today, I know that rumors cannot be trusted."
"Madam Ning's love for her is as loving as the spring sunshine that touches the grass. This prince is deeply moved."
Mu Rong heard the sarcasm in the words, but she couldn't get angry and could only respond respectfully.
"Thank you, King Dijin, for your praise."
"I am truly ashamed."
Yao Ruopian expressed his position and spoke for him.
"Mrs. Ning taught strictly in order to cultivate Miss Ning San into a talented person."
"As a mother myself, I feel the same way."
"Prince Dijin seldom goes out, so he may not know much about what is happening outside the palace."
"Ten years ago, a small tribal country sprouted up, named Yinjin."
"Yin and Jin were small states, and their laws required wise rulers, upright ministers, loving fathers, and filial sons."
"In just half a year, Yin and Jin were destroyed."
"It is obvious that a wise ruler and loyal ministers cannot make a country prosperous, and a loving father and filial son cannot make a family successful."
“Therefore, some people have concluded that a filial son is not born in the home of a loving father, and a loyal minister is not born under a sage ruler.”
"Madam Ning is strict, and that's exactly what she meant."
"Miss Ning San opened a clinic and practiced medicine to save people. She worked hard and braved the wind and rain. This is all thanks to Madam Ning's careful discipline."
“Among the women of Yue Sheng, there is no one who does not admire Madam Ning.”
"I am also following closely behind, and I am convinced."
Yan Yu naturally changed the focus.
"Mrs. Zhong said that the Yin and Jin dynasties were destroyed because of wise rulers and loyal ministers. They both had both."
"Then, is the prosperity and prosperity of the Yuesheng Dynasty due to the lack of a wise ruler or the lack of loyal ministers?"
Gu Mengzhen's face visibly sank.
The ministers present were also furious and cast dissatisfied glances at Yao Ruopian.
The danger of thunder is imminent.
Yao Ruopian's beautiful face turned pale in an instant. She was stunned and stood there coldly like a stone sculpture.
The sun is shining brightly in the sky, and the golden glow at noon today is particularly dazzling.
Behind Yao Ruopian, it was raining continuously and the wind was howling.
The downpour was so heavy that Yao Ruopian couldn't say a word.
"My wife..."
Seeing his wife in trouble, Zhong Jian thought hard and finally spoke up to help her.
"Your Majesty, Prince Dijin, when your humble subject speaks of a wise ruler, he means he is merciful."
“A benevolent person is bound to be indecisive and unable to achieve great things.”
"The failure of Yin and Jin is due to this."
"The Yuesheng Dynasty is peaceful and prosperous because the emperor is resourceful, decisive, tolerant and generous, and the emperor Jin is far-sighted and loves his people like his own children."
"Loyal ministers and good generals are numerous; ministers who are willing to fight for the country are countless."
"The phoenix is singing, in the morning sun."
"The prosperity of the moon is a natural outcome, and it is only natural."
Yao Ruopian immediately took up the conversation.
"Yes."
"I am a taciturn person, not good at speaking, and I have caused King Dijin to misunderstand me."
Yan Yu achieved his goal and said no more.
Gu Mengzhen smiled slightly, hiding a hint of ferocity in his eyes.
"Since it's just a misunderstanding, let's just leave it at that."
"Everyone present, please just laugh it off."
As he spoke, Gu Mengzhen's eyes were as fast as lightning and he gave Zhong Jian a look full of murderous intent.
Zhong Jian quickly lowered his eyes, feeling uneasy.
Everyone responded in unison: "Yes."
Mu Yan secretly broke into a cold sweat, and finally found a chance to change the subject.
"Your Majesty, Xi'er is still kneeling. I think her knee must have been injured."
"I am really distressed."
"What Second Sister said does make sense. Your Majesty, please have mercy on me and let Xi'er marry Xie Mao as your legal wife?"
Ning Yunxi adjusted her kneeling position before speaking.
"There is one thing I don't understand."
"What happened in the side hall bedroom? Auntie Imperial Concubine has not yet asked clearly, but she has jumped to conclusions. What does that mean?"
"Your Majesty is very clear-sighted. Lord Xie and I are innocent and upright, and have not done anything improper."
"I didn't say a word just now because I was lost in thought."
"Something is fishy, and I must report it."
"At today's palace banquet, someone with ulterior motives put grass in the food of Lord Xie and the servants."
"The wedding tea given by the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine's aunt was all poisoned with nightweed."
"He Yin is so charming late at night, it's obvious that this person has bad intentions."
"I know a little about medicine, so I can keep my reputation."
"I didn't leave right away because after taking the antidote, it was too exhausting. Lord Xie and I both passed out. It was difficult to wake them up for a while."
"Unexpectedly, the Emperor and the guests happened to see it."
Gu Mengzhen responded calmly, and then ordered the eunuch beside him: "Go check."
The eunuch took the order and left. After a while, he came back.
The result is predictable. All traces of He Yin Ye Lan had already been cleaned up by Mu Yan and others.
Gu Mengzhen glanced at him indifferently.
"When a man and a woman are in the same room, even if nothing happens, it is still a serious matter."
"What's more, what you said about He Yin Ye Lan is completely false."
"Now it seems that only by granting you marriage can we silence the gossips."
Ning Yunxi refused directly.
"Your Highness, please take back your order."
"It is absolutely true that he was assassinated. What happened between Master Xie and this subject is excusable and there is no need to investigate further."
Gu Mengzhen's amber dragon eyes were fixed on her.
"If he was really harmed by someone, it is indeed understandable."
"But there is no evidence to support your claim that He Yin was late at night."
"Thank you, my dear, what do you think?"
Xie Mao kowtowed.
"Your Majesty, I am sorry that I cannot obey your order."
"My lady and I have been together through thick and thin, and are inseparable."
"Besides, my lady and I have already promised to play the harp and zither together for the rest of our lives."
"Your Majesty is wise. I do not wish to divorce my wife, nor take a concubine."
Gu Mengzhen nodded with an indifferent expression.
"In that case, where is Minister Yin, Teng, my beloved minister?"
Teng Yuru took a few steps forward and saluted in response.
"Wei Chen is here."
Mu Yan gave a look,
Zhong Jian understood what he meant and spoke out to stop him.
"Let's start playing, Your Majesty."
"Normally, Miss Ning San is the legitimate daughter of the Duke's Mansion. Sir Xie appointed her as the second-rank Yin Sicheng. If she makes any mistakes, she should be dealt with by Yin Sitai."
"But this is a matter concerning Lord Xie, and I am afraid that my colleagues at the Yinsitai may not be able to make a clear decision."
"In my humble opinion, Yin Sitai should avoid suspicion."
As soon as he finished speaking, a minister named Yao immediately echoed him.
"Wei Chen seconded the proposal."
"The power of the prime minister is divided among the eight offices."
"Yinsitai is responsible for handling the mistakes of the nobles, and Tinghetai is responsible for handling the mistakes of the common people. The duties of the two are similar."
"Today's matter should be handed over to the Tinghetai for joint investigation by Tinghe Chengzhang Lord Zhong and Tinghe Xiang Lord Qin."
Gu Mengzhen thought for a moment before saying, "Approved."