nucmednet Chapter 805 The Opportunity Has Arrived!
Chapter 805 The Opportunity Has Arrived!
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned strange.
The Prime Minister keeps saying that Tang Xuening is young and doesn't know any better, but she targets him again and again. If she really doesn't know any better, then someone must be instigating her behind the scenes.
Therefore, the person who gave the order could only be the prime minister.
The fact that the Prime Minister was targeting Song Ruozhen was essentially targeting the King of Chu, and the deeper meaning behind this is intriguing.
The Prime Minister's expression changed slightly. He hadn't expected Song Ruozhen to dig such a pit for him, leaving him in a dilemma.
"This matter definitely needs to be investigated thoroughly. The Prime Minister's daughter is different from ordinary girls. First she targeted Zhen'er, and then she tried to harm the unborn child of the Prince of Yun."
"Prime Minister, both the Prime Minister's residence and the Prince of Liang's residence must provide an explanation for this matter!"
Chu Junting glanced outside and said coldly, "Keep fighting!"
Upon hearing Chu Junting's order, the people outside immediately brought the paddle down again, waking Tang Xuening, who had already fainted!
"Father, why are you hitting me again?"
Tang Xuening, who was outside, couldn't tell what was going on inside. She was convinced that she wouldn't have to be punished anymore after the Prime Minister intervened.
Madam Tang was extremely anxious, but seeing the Prime Minister's stern face, she dared not urge him any further.
"Your Majesty, are you just going to let Qi Qingyi go like this?"
Yun Wang lowered his voice. Tang Xue Ning was easy to deal with, but Qi Qing Yi was the Princess Consort of Liang, so they couldn't easily make a move against her.
However, he couldn't swallow his anger at letting Qi Qingyi go like that.
"Guards, lock Princess Liang in the dungeon!" Chu Junting ordered.
Upon hearing this, everyone present was taken aback, their eyes flashing with astonishment.
Qi Qingyi's eyes widened even more. "You're going to send me to prison?"
“Murdering a member of the royal family is a serious crime. Since it has not yet been determined whether it was an accident or premeditated, it is only right to imprison you.”
Chu Junting issued an order with swift and decisive action, resolving the matter immediately.
After being flogged thirty times, Tang Xuening was also taken to prison without explanation.
The prime minister was furious, but knowing the King of Chu's temper, he knew that no matter how dissatisfied he was, it would be useless. He could only hurriedly lead his men into the palace.
"Brother, they were indeed at fault today, but if we send them all to prison now, won't it cause some trouble if this matter reaches Father's ears?"
Chu Yungui was somewhat worried. His father had always valued the Prime Minister for so many years, and now Consort Duan was seriously ill, and Prince Liang was also staying in the palace today.
If the two of them were to join forces and insist on accusing the emperor of something excessive, that would also be a problem.
Chu Junting smiled slightly, “The incident at Tianci Nunnery last time delayed the Dali Temple’s investigation, but since they were all women, Father did not make a big deal out of it.”
Not holding a grudge doesn't mean you're not wrong. Now that this kind of trouble has arisen, it's time to settle this score!
Chu Yungui asked doubtfully, "But what if, Prime Minister..."
Song Ruozhen was aware of Chu Junting's plans; he never fought a battle unprepared.
Now that we've come this far, we must have already devised a countermeasure.
Even if the Prime Minister is an honest official, it is impossible that he has never made any mistakes over the years. Moreover... he must have already found something to hold against him and was just waiting for the right opportunity.
"King Yun, with Jun Ting here, you can rest assured!"
Song Ruozhen smiled and said something, then walked to Gu Huan'er's side and asked, "Are you really not feeling unwell?"
"No." Gu Huan'er shook her head. "Fortunately, Yu Zhi protected me, but she was injured."
Yao Yuzhi waved her hand, "As long as you're alright, that's all that matters. I'm tough and thick-skinned, so don't worry about me."
At this moment, she was most grateful that Huan'er was alright, otherwise she would have felt really bad. As for being slapped, it was nothing.
Song Ruozhen, Chu Junting, and Chu Yungui exchanged glances, all knowing the truth.
Huan'er is not experiencing any physical abnormalities yet, but after some time, she may start to feel unwell.
Seeing her innocent and happy appearance now, everyone felt a mix of emotions. They just hoped that they could find that person soon so that Huan'er could continue to be carefree and happy.
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royal palace.
"Your Highness, something terrible has happened! The Princess Consort has been sent to prison."
Upon hearing his subordinate's hurried report, King Liang's face instantly darkened.
"What did you say? How could the princess be sent to prison for no reason?"
"Today, the princess was helping Miss Tang choose fabrics in the shop when she bumped into Princess Yun. After an argument, she pushed Princess Yun down."
Princess Yun was pregnant. After collapsing to the ground, she cried out in pain. Prince Yun and Prince Chu then accused her of plotting to harm the royal offspring and sent both of them to prison.
Not only that, Miss Tang also received thirty strokes of the cane!
"They actually pushed Princess Yun?"
King Liang cursed under his breath, "What two idiots!"
"I told them before to keep a low profile and not cause trouble, but it seems they haven't taken my words to heart at all!"
"Your Highness, the Prime Minister also pleaded for Miss Tang, but the Prince of Chu was extremely assertive and did not let it go. I'm afraid he has also broken ties with the Prime Minister..."
The man's expression was complicated. The Prime Minister's position in the court was not simple now. He did not expect the King of Chu to be so powerful, not even giving face to the Prime Minister.
"The King of Chu has now completely broken ties with me. Now that he has seized this opportunity, he certainly won't let it go easily."
The King of Liang's eyes were cold. He hadn't originally planned to break ties with the King of Chu too soon, because he knew that this guy was the most difficult to deal with among all the princes.
It was only because the situation was beyond expectations that this unexpected turn of events occurred.
"My mother's health shows no signs of improvement, and the imperial physicians have been saying, openly and subtly, that she cannot be saved. I suspect there's something fishy going on here; it's Song Ruozhen who's behind this!"
Now, one problem after another is causing him endless annoyance!
"Your Highness, the Prime Minister has already gone to the Imperial Study to try and get Miss Tang released from prison. Why don't you go and see her too?"
King Liang nodded, "Let's go!"
In the imperial study room.
After learning the whole story, the Emperor's gaze fell on the Prime Minister, his hawk-like eyes scrutinizing him.
"Prime Minister Tang, this isn't the first time your daughter has caused trouble. It's normal for women to have arguments, but she actually resorted to violence. You've come here to plead for her because you think Prince Yun and Prince Liang were wrong?"
"Your Majesty, this is all my daughter's fault."
Over the years, it is my fault for neglecting to discipline her, which has allowed her to act with such recklessness. Now she has committed such a grave mistake!
Prime Minister Tang knelt down, "My daughter truly did not know that Princess Yun was pregnant. She had no intention of harming the royal offspring, nor did she have the audacity. I beg Your Majesty to see the truth!"