The Legend of Rebirth of the Demon Empress

Chapter 143
Liu Qingyuan is still suspended at home, and the six-member cabinet temporarily becomes five.

The five people entered the Qianqing Palace and asked the emperor how they were. They were all surprised to find that the person standing beside the emperor was not Zhang Gu, the great eunuch in the Qianqing Palace in the past, but a girl with a double bun.

This girl has almond eyes and willow eyebrows, and her delicate and pleasant face reveals a trace of heroism. It is Lin Zisu who has been treating the emperor for the past few days.

Lin Zisu is wearing a gorgeous palace dress today, showing a distinctive identity.

The five members of the cabinet also met Lin Zisu two days ago, but that day Lin Zisu was only busy, and her temperament was completely different from her current temperament.

The prelude is right, there has always been no outsiders present. The five members of the cabinet did not know what the emperor meant, and they all looked at the emperor with questioning eyes. The girl needs to be healed, and only then will I be able to see all my lovers again."

The emperor's words were quite clear, and Zhang Ruogu immediately smiled and said: "I have heard about Miss Lin's talent for a long time, but I didn't expect that Miss Lin's family inheritance is also excellent in medical skills. I am really blind to judge people by their age." .”

The emperor asked Lin Zisu: "Madam Su, you saved my life. If you want any reward, just ask. I will never treat you badly."

Lin Zisu made a deep salute to the emperor, and said: "My daughter is a medical student, and it is my duty to heal the sick. It is my honor to heal your majesty. Your majesty is my life's safety. A healthy body is indeed a blessing in the world.”

Zhang Ruogu then said: "I wish my emperor dragon body good health! It is really a blessing to have Miss Lin by His Majesty's side!"

Only then did the other people come to their senses, and they all said their prayers.

Seeing that Lin Zisu had been favored, Tan Taisong, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, felt even more disturbed. Several people prayed, and his voice was the loudest.

After the emperor waited for a few people to finish speaking, he pretended to be casual and said, "Why didn't Liu Qingyuan come here today? Is he still discussing matters with the second prince in the Wenhua Palace?"

Lu Zhiyuan, Minister of Household Affairs, and Qian Minzhong, Minister of Rites, looked at each other, and Lu Zhiyuan said, "Old Liu Ge was resting at home for the past two days because he was attended by the imperial censor."

The emperor let out an "oh" and said lightly: "That's strange, Liu Qingyuan is a well-known good person on weekdays, who would have trouble with him?"

Lu Zhiyuan stopped answering.Ye Quan, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, blushed, and said: "The old minister thought that although the Taizu had a legacy, the censors could hear about it, but now the censors often participate in the performances, and they are all left by Tao Ran. Connivance, so that hundreds of officials hesitate to act, and if things go on like this, I am afraid that it will be difficult to enforce the order."

The emperor seemed thoughtful, and asked: "That is to say, the Tai Tuo thought that the memorial to Elder Liu Ge this time was created out of nothing?"

"I have very little acquaintance with Mr. Liu Ge, so I can't guarantee that everything he does is perfect. But when the water is clear, there will be no fish. If it seems that the Metropolitan Procuratorate participates in this way, among the civil and military officials, how many people can meet their requirements?" Require?"

The emperor sighed, nodded and said, "Teacher is right. I also heard that even Luo Xiu was embezzled and bribed by Shen Zou? I really didn't expect that I just mentioned him to the position of Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry." , he made such a big mistake. Tantai Shangshu, have your Ministry of Punishment and the Metropolitan Procuratorate found any definite evidence?"

Tantai Matsumoto also wanted to take advantage of the emperor's illness to expand the scope of involvement, and then use some means to make the case an iron case.

Among the people arrested right now, some people can't bear to use torture to confess, and it's only a matter of time before others confess under Miki.

He didn't expect the emperor to wake up so quickly, and he felt panic when he heard the emperor's question.

There is no turning back when the bow is opened. Now that the case has reached this point, there is absolutely no room for turning back.

"Returning to Your Majesty, it is the responsibility of the Metropolitan Procuratorate to investigate and impeach the officials, and the Ministry of Punishment is only assisting from the sidelines. I am ashamed that I don't know much. After I go back, I will definitely ask and reply to Your Majesty."

"I heard from Shouli that your Ministry of Justice has surrounded Kang Ningbo's mansion?"

Tantai Song whispered in his heart that something was wrong, the emperor had always valued the Lin family before his illness, and even personally asked about Lin Yuanzhi's promotion.

Now that Lin Zisu has rescued the emperor, the Lin family will be even more successful.

However, he handed over the Lin family's case, so it was an oversight at best.He forced himself to be calm and said: "Li Shilang reported that the stolen goods have been found from Kang Ningbo's mansion. It is certain that Kang Ningbo accepted a huge amount of bribes."

The emperor originally planned to let Tantaisong let go, but he didn't expect him to be so ignorant, and his tone turned cold: "Oh? But I heard from Shouli that your people are sloppy and have many doubts. It's really unbearable." Yes, Dongchang has now taken over the case, and will give me a clear answer today."

Seeing the emperor's lenient attitude in the past, Tan Taisong didn't dare to speak again.

The emperor was even more angry, and continued: "Without my will, you dare to imprison the court officials, Tantai Song, who gave you the courage?"

Tan Taisong knelt down on the ground with a "Putong", and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty has learned from you, I... I have all obeyed the orders of His Highness the Second Prince, and have never acted rashly."

The emperor knelt by Tantai Song, ignored him, and asked instead: "How is the war in the northern border?"

The Ministry of War is in charge of the military administration, and it is the Ministry of War's responsibility to garrison troops outside the court. Shen Changde, Minister of the Ministry of War, thought it over and replied: "A few days ago, the Marquis of Chang'an came to report that Beidi had retreated to the northern grasslands, and the triumphant return of the army is just around the corner."

The emperor raised his eyelids and took a look at Shen Changde, which made Shen Changde's heart beating. The emperor said casually: "In the past few days when I fell ill, you all know what happened in Beijing. I will take care of you for a few more days. You help the second prince to take care of these things."

These words were even beating and warning, and several people in the cabinet were terrified.

The emperor said it was for recuperation, but on the same day, the emperor summoned Liu Qingyuan, the chief minister of the cabinet, and Fang Luan, Marquis of Weiyuan, one after another.

The turbulent situation in Beijing and China in the past few days seems to have become very clear with the emperor's awakening.

In particular, Tantaisong and Tao Ran were imprisoned in the Zhenfusi Prison, and the people involved in Luo Xiu were released one by one, which seemed to set things right.

Xie Yao is still in charge of the country in name, and his status is not the same as in the past. Although the memorials and approvals are still with him, the cabinet discussions go directly to the Qianqing Palace. In the Wenhua Palace, there are often Only him.

In the empty Wenhua Palace, Zhang Ruogu, the left servant of the Ministry of Officials, stood in front of Xie Yao, listening to Xie Yao's complaints.

"Zhang Shilang, what do you mean by father?"

"Your Highness, please forgive me for speaking bluntly. Your Highness entrusts no one with the affairs of the Lin family. Tan Taisong is considered an important minister of the country. It is too hasty to think of such tricks as planting and framing. The Lin family is different now. Your Highness is still going to Acknowledge your mistake with His Majesty, His Majesty has always been lenient, so I don't think he will criticize His Majesty."

Two days ago, he was still high-spirited, but he didn't expect to reach the current field after only one night. Xie Yao secretly hated him, and asked, "Master Zhang, besides admitting your mistakes, what else should I do?"

"The important matter of the country is between the priests and the soldiers. Now there is another opportunity, His Highness must seize it."

(End of this chapter)