It’s hard to break a phoenix’s destiny

Chapter 478 The Emperor Tries a Case and the Beauty Smiles

After the court session, Sima Chi returned to his Hanyue Palace. The more he thought about it, the angrier he got, and he threw things all over the floor.

Yang Zongguan has always been by Sima Chi's side, just like the relationship between Zhang Du and Sima Zhong. He watched this child he had taken care of since he was a child grow up and become the emperor. In addition to being relieved, he was also very worried. In this situation, who can help him?
My own ability is not enough, and I am satisfied to be able to take care of his daily life. However, Sima Chi is now facing the country of Jin, which is not a childhood playhouse.

Suddenly, Manager Yang thought of Yang Xianrong and the past of the Queen of Jin. She had solved all the strange and murderous cases one by one. Otherwise, Sima Zhong would not have relied on her so much and given her more power. Sima Ying even gave up the fight for the throne because of her... So, Sima Chi liked Yang Xianrong so much and had shown his goodwill to her many times. Although they were of different generations, if she could not be his queen, it would be much better for her to be someone who could accompany him and distinguish right from wrong than that stupid Queen Liang.

Thinking of this, Manager Yang suggested that Sima Chi go find Yang Xianrong.

But Sima Chi was afraid that the disease would spread to him, so he refused to go. He also muttered, "Visiting the patient? I've been there twice, and I've asked you to send me countless precious medicinal herbs. Isn't that enough? I don't want to go. I feel dizzy and uncomfortable when I go."

"Your Majesty, now is not the time to throw a tantrum. You should let Queen Hui help you. Only by gaining a foothold in the court can you consolidate your imperial power. In the future, you can do whatever you want. Why do you have to worry about so many things?" Chief Steward Yang spoke cryptically, but Sima Chi had indeed thought a lot.

So, the next day, he personally designed the format of the golden book to confer the title of Empress Hui, and asked the Imperial Household Department to make it immediately. Then, he brought General Manager Yang and a group of people to the Tianyuan Palace of Yang Xianrong.

Although Concubine Pei was here, he couldn't care less and just told the story first.

Concubine Pei stepped back, thinking that this matter had nothing to do with her, and she didn't want to get involved. What's more, she and Yang Xianrong were both enemies and friends. Although she had something to ask of her, it was just a cooperative relationship. When she encountered something that had nothing to do with her, she would naturally step back.

Yang Xianrong noticed her little action, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, but she just lowered her head to look at the extremely calm golden book. There were a bunch of densely packed small characters on it, saying that the Empress of Emperor Xiaohui was gentle and intelligent, and was specially regarded as Empress Hui, enjoying all the treatment of the Grand Empress Dowager, and even having super-standard treatment, etc.

Those lavish and gorgeous words, every word and sentence, highlight Yang Xianrong's virtues and intelligence. She is simply a role model for women in the world.

Raising her to such a high position, isn't it for her to do things and protect Sima Chi's throne? Yang Xianrong narrowed her eyes with a smile, but it was only for a moment, and no one else saw it. She now showed an expression of being flattered, even a little panicked, with tension and uncertainty in her bright eyes, and asked in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, how can I take on such a big responsibility?"

"Empress Hui, help me!" Sima Chi also showed his sincere side, "At this moment, only you can help me. This time, if you help me get through this difficult time, I will promise you one thing, no matter what it is, I will agree to it!"

"Really?" Yang Xianrong's eyes widened a little, and her trembling eyelashes almost made Sima Chi lose control. If he hadn't been trying to hold back his dizziness and had no other thoughts, he would have really kissed those eyes that could speak.

"My word is as good as gold!" Sima Chi was about to swear an oath. For the sake of his throne, he could say anything. Yang Zongguan also said from time to time, "Your imperial power is stable. You can do whatever you want in the future. Why do you have to worry so much?"

Two days later, the decoction that Xu Henian had increased the dosage of really took effect, and Yang Xianrong was able to stand up and walk with Cui Xi's support. This made Yang Zongguan, who came to pay his respects, very happy. After placing the large box of gold, silver and jewelry given to him by Sima Chi in Tianyuan Palace, he knelt down and kowtowed and begged: "I have been with the emperor for many years and know his temper very well. He is kind-hearted and has never thought that he could become an emperor one day. But since this is the case, please help the emperor, Queen Hui, for the sake of the emperor's help to you before!" "Yes." Yang Xianrong drank another large bowl of porridge, and his complexion was obviously much better.

"Your Majesty..." Steward Yang looked around and saw that there were only Yang Xianrong and Cui Xi here, so he lowered his voice a little, "Your Majesty does love Queen Hui, but he also knows that this matter can only be hidden in his heart. Therefore, Queen Hui does not need to worry too much, just help Your Majesty do things. If there is really a problem in the future, this old servant will also risk his life to help Queen Hui."

"What could possibly happen?" Yang Xianrong glanced at him sideways, then suddenly smiled again, "Don't break your promise."

"Yes." Yang Zonggui kowtowed and swore.

A day later, Yang Xianrong asked someone to inform Sima Chi that they could go to the prison together to try the thief.

Because the criminal in this case stole the gold of Sima Hu, a lazy prince in Luoyang City, he made a big fuss and asked the Shangshu Office to close the case every day, so the Shangshu Office had to pass the problem to Sima Chi. In theory, this matter should be under the jurisdiction of the Northern Army Office, but Sima Pi didn't want to manage it at all, and was determined to go to the battlefield to earn military merits. As a result, the Shangshu Office took on this hot potato.

In the dark prison of the Luoyang Imperial Palace, it was dark even in the daytime. Because the emperor came in person to try the case, the jailers were all in high spirits and lit up the lights everywhere.

However, what they didn't expect was that the person following Sima Chi was not Empress Liang, but Empress Hui. They heard that Empress Hui was in poor health and rarely came out, but this time she actually followed the emperor to the prison. The jailers opened their eyes wide again, wanting to see the stunning beauty of this Phoenix-born woman with their own eyes.

Yang Xianrong did not deliberately cover up, and wore the clothes that matched her status as the Grand Empress Dowager, with a black base, dark red patterns, and gold lines outlining the patterns, which was also very noble. She walked beside Sima Chi, and everyone who saw her could not help sighing.

If it were back then... Dajin wouldn't be in this situation.

Lord Yuan Heshuo from the Shangshu Office and another Shangshu Pu Jinshan were already waiting at the prison gate. When they saw the two of them appear at the same time, they were stunned for a moment before bowing.

"Your Majesty is here to hear the case today. Is there anything I need to prepare?" Yuan Heshuo was still polite.

"Ask Queen Hui." Sima Chi did not hide anything and turned to look at Yang Xianrong. "I will judge the case, Queen Hui will make the decision. Give her whatever she wants."

Yuan Heshuo almost vomited blood. He looked up at the delicate woman in front of him, feeling mixed emotions and not knowing what to say.