Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 522 Antelope Hanging Horns
Jiao Jing also came very quickly.

In fact, even if he did not receive a summons from Queen Mother Sun, he was ready to hand over a sign to see him.

In terms of time, Jiao Jing and Queen Mother Sun got the news basically at the same time.

The reason for this is that Jiao Jing is originally a relative, and he is not qualified to go directly to court without an errand.

He did know that someone from the imperial court recently published this chapter, asking the prince to leave the cabinet as soon as possible, but he did not expect that the court council passed it so quickly.

"Meet the Virgin."

After finishing the salutes, Jiao Jing didn't hesitate, and asked directly.

"The Holy Mother summoned the ministers to come, but for the prince's leaving the cabinet?"

Empress Dowager Sun supported her forehead, motioning for Wang Jin to tell the story of Cheng Jing's arrival.

Afterwards, Empress Dowager Sun asked: "Cheng Jing is from there after all. Even if what he said is the truth, I'm afraid it's not all the truth. Concubine Jiao, tell the Ai family what's going on?"

Empress Dowager Sun was in the deep palace, so she had no news about the affairs above the court, but relatively speaking, Jiao Jing who was in the outer court knew a little more.

Although he can't go to court by himself, he always has the ability to inquire about news.

After pondering for a while, Jiao Jing said: "Holy Mother is wise, what Cheng Jing said, although it is true, has indeed hidden many details."

This time, Empress Dowager Sun really came alive, said.

"Speak carefully."

So, Jiao Jing sorted out his language and said.

"This court meeting was so hasty and quick that the minister failed to report to the Holy Mother in time to respond, but the resumption of the case at this moment can be seen, and there are already clues."

"As I expected, after the news that the Supreme Emperor is about to return to court, the Holy Mother summoned the Son of Heaven to the Palace of Compassion and Ning, and mentioned the matter of the Crown Prince, I am afraid that he already has an idea."

Empress Dowager Sun immediately recalled that "harmonious" conversation.

However, what she didn't expect was that there could be a relationship between them.

Frowning, Empress Dowager Sun asked: "You mean, because the Ai family left the crown prince in the Palace of Compassion, the emperor made this move?"

Jiao Jing nodded, and after a while, shook his head again and said.

"I'm afraid it's not only that, but more, I'm afraid it's because of the situation, Holy Mother, after this court meeting, I have carefully questioned several adults in the previous court, and they also feel a lot of doubts about this court meeting."

"It stands to reason that the imperial court would have to dispute for a long time such a big event as the crown prince leaving the cabinet, especially those censors who are demanding on etiquette, but for some reason, they all lost their voices collectively this time..."

Again, Empress Dowager Sun is really not good at government affairs in foreign courts.

Therefore, for the connection between the two, even though Jiao Jing has already pointed it out cryptically, she still feels a little confused.

The matter involved the prince, and the Empress Dowager Sun couldn't help feeling a little annoyed, so she asked directly.

"If you have something to say, just say it directly, there is no need to hide it!"

Jiao Jing was also a little helpless, but seeing Empress Dowager Sun's expression, he could only speak plainly.

"Last time, in order to protect the crown prince, the Holy Mother placed the crown prince in the Palace of Compassion and Ning in the name of enlightenment. In fact, the censors below were quite dissatisfied with this matter. After all, the crown prince is the reserve, and enlightenment is not a big deal. But it cannot be ignored.”

"At that time, the Holy Mother proposed that the emperor promised that the whole process was done without the participation of court ministers. This was actually not in compliance with the rules, but, for some reason, none of the censors at that time made a proposal."

"I thought that they had died down, but now it seems that they are afraid that they will be suppressed by the emperor, and they plan to turn this round in the matter of leaving the cabinet!"

That said it clearly enough.

The crown prince is the foundation of the country, how to educate is not only a family matter but also a state matter. Enlightenment, leaving the cabinet, preparing the mansion, and setting up officials, these things have to go through the court discussion.

However, that time in the Palace of Compassion and Ning, when the Empress Dowager Sun mentioned it, the emperor agreed, and the whole process was treated as a family matter rather than a state affair.

So this time, the censors turned around and completely regarded the matter of leaving the cabinet as a state affair, and also did not consult the Queen Mother Sun.

In other words, under the tranquility of the court, what is brewing is a storm that is about to break out.

It would be a bit of a fuss to impeach a holy empress dowager who has made great contributions to the country just for the prince's enlightenment, but if the empress dowager sun interferes with the outcome of the court discussion, it will be a big deal!

At that time, if you participate in the impeachment in an upright manner, you can severely lose face of the Empress Dowager Sun no matter what.

With that said, Empress Dowager Sun understood.

All of a sudden, she seemed to see that the gang of censors, who made a living by swearing every day, were gearing up and waiting for her to intervene in the court proceedings, so as to give them an excuse...

Then, Empress Dowager Sun suddenly remembered, just now Cheng Jing came to inform the prince about leaving the cabinet, but he refused to leave after he finished speaking, and his last meaningful sentence before he left.

"...The minister will bring the words of the Holy Mother to..."

But it turns out that is what it means!
With a clenched fist, Empress Dowager Sun couldn't help but stood up from the couch and said angrily.

"I see, Cheng Jing, that bastard, dares to plot against Aijia!"

Immediately, she sat down again, annoyed.

"In this way, the Ai family has indeed made a slip of the tongue. Once this word is spread to the outer court, I don't know what kind of disturbance it will cause."

Jiao Jing also sighed. It should be said that it was true that the Empress Dowager Sun was too impatient in this matter, but he could also understand that it was normal for the Empress Dowager Sun to be unsteady in the situation at that time.

Fortunately, it is not beyond the point of no return...

Arching his hands, Jiao Jing said: "Holy Mother, don't worry, just one sentence is not enough to prove the courtiers' attack on the Palace of Compassion, but if this is the case, you really can't stop the prince from leaving the cabinet... "

The queen mother is the queen mother after all, even if the words are inappropriate, it's nothing.

However, the matter of the crown prince leaving the cabinet has passed the court discussion firmly, and it is a certainty that it will be pushed down. If the Empress Dowager Sun really does something to stop it, such as keeping the prince in the Palace of Compassion, then It's really giving people a handle.

Therefore, in this matter, the Empress Dowager Sun not only couldn't stop her, but also had to be generous and actively prepare for the corresponding matters. Only in this way could the opponent punch the cotton with nowhere to focus.

Empress Dowager Sun naturally understood this truth.

but……

"Consort Jiao, is there really no other way?"

If it wasn't out of necessity, why would Queen Mother Sun want to stop her?
But it was obvious that the emperor had no good intentions at all in letting the prince out of the cabinet at this time.

Among other things, the fact that the crown prince lives next to the Wenhua Hall every day, under the eyes of the emperor, is enough to make the Queen Mother restless.

Jiao Jing's face was also a little helpless, of course there is a way, but...

"Holy Mother, I'm sorry to say bluntly, the trap set up by that person has obviously blocked your retreat. As long as you take any action, you will inevitably face a storm of attacks. Therefore, if you want to stop this matter, The only one who can come forward is..."

"The Supreme Emperor!"

　Not today, sorry everyone, see you tomorrow...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)