My old husband who can read minds

Chapter 253: Let’s go to the palace together to complain
"Juan Dan, you can take the young lady back to the mansion first, tell the old lady what happened, and let everyone wait for the news in the mansion."

"Shui Su, go back to the house and tell the chief steward, and ask him to quickly lead fifty house guards to surround the Su family in Tingyu Alley, and escort the Su couple outside the palace gate to wait for instructions. If there is anything suspicious on the road, Yes, I’ll tie them up and talk about them first.”

"Sangzhi, you go and inform the young lady, just tidy up a little, and follow me to the palace to file a royal decree."

"Mr. Shen, please take Shen Wei, Aunt Qiao and their entourage with me."

Princess Hetai issued several instructions in succession and arranged the follow-up matters in an orderly manner.

Several maids who were named quickly took orders and went their separate ways.

"I'm sorry, distinguished guests. What happened today has shocked everyone. It's just that the matter is serious and you are all witnesses. If your Majesty calls you to the palace for questioning, please tell the truth. For the sake of my son My daughter-in-law wants justice. The Japanese palace and the Marquis will definitely repay her for this kindness."

Facing the male and female guests present, Princess Hetai also gave a few instructions, both soft and hard.

Mr. Shen also came out to express his position at the right time, "This incident happened suddenly. Please forgive me for the poor hospitality of the Shen family today. I will definitely come to apologize to you someday. I also ask all colleagues and distinguished guests to be considerate and accommodating."

"The eldest princess and Master Shen have spoken seriously... When they saw injustice on the road, they drew their swords to help. Today's facts are shocking, and people and gods are outraged. We will definitely seek justice for your house and the prince's wife..."

Someone in the crowd immediately echoed loudly, and then more people stood up to express their full support, vowing to bring the demon concubine to justice and restore peace to the court.

Listening to these high-sounding lies, Princess Hetai curled her lips and smiled.

Very good. When we get to the Qinzheng Hall, I hope everyone can perform stably.

Not long after, the weak Shen Yuan was helped out by several maids. Apart from his pale complexion, he was in good spirits and his eyes were still bright.

"Yuan'er, are you really okay? Can you still hold on? If you can't hold on, don't force me, I will make this trip for you."

Princess Hetai looked concerned when she saw her daughter-in-law.

Shen Yuan shook her head and decisively rejected her mother-in-law's kindness, "My daughter-in-law hopes to go to the palace in person to seek justice from His Majesty."

"That's how it should be!" Princess Hetai was full of momentum. "If you want to bully my Qin family, you have to ask me if I agree."

So, Princess Hetai took Shen Yuan, Mr. Shen took Shen Wei and several other insiders, and entered the palace in a carriage to report to Emperor Qianyuan.

Mr. Shen and the rest of the Shen family stayed in the mansion to appease and send away the guests.

It is foreseeable that a huge storm will hit the court and Shengjing City, and it is unknown how many people will be killed in it.

Emperor Qianyuan was in a very good mood today. The Ministry of Household Affairs had just sent the tax money and harvest of the Coal Engineering Department from last year to the present, which amounted to 800 million taels, accounting for nearly [-]% of the court's total tax revenue for the year. It’s unimaginable.

Nowadays, Dayong's various coal products are not only sold to domestic people, but also sold to the Northern Territory and Xirong Kingdom at high prices. The money earned every year pours into the national treasury. The imperial court builds bridges and paves roads, raises troops and refines weapons. Finally, it is no longer stretched. .

Emperor Qianyuan was high-spirited and hesitant in his ambitions.

Dayong now has money, soldiers, people, and gunpowder. If he rests and recuperates for three to five years, he may not be able to point his sword at the world.

After the morning court, Emperor Qianyuan was dreaming about a better future in his imperial study, but his dream was interrupted by Eunuch Chang Sheng.

"Your Majesty, Princess Hetai and Mr. Shen, the Minister of Household Affairs, are outside asking for an audience." "Huh???"

Emperor Qianyuan's head was full of questions, "Isn't Master Shen happy today? Why did Hetai enter the palace with him?"

Eunuch Chang Sheng carefully considered his words and said, "The old slave looked at the eldest princess and Master Shen and looked unhappy. By the way, the Crown Prince's wife, Mrs. Shen, is also here. Did something big happen to Yuemao?"

"Then declare their presence."

Emperor Qianyuan thought that there was nothing going on today, so it would be okay to meet him. He was also curious about what kind of wind blew the two families together into the palace.

In response, Eunuch Chang Sheng went out and led several people into the imperial study. Looking at the heads kneeling on the ground, Emperor Qianyuan suddenly felt that something was wrong, but it was too late to regret it.

"See Your Majesty, my wife wants to file a complaint."

When Princess Hetai opened her mouth, she was hit with a blow to the head.

"See Your Majesty, the old minister also wants to file a complaint."

Mr. Shen gave him a second blow.

Then Shen Yuan also said weakly: "Your Majesty, I have a grievance to complain to, so I would like to file a complaint with you."

"Dang, Dang, Dang..." The three sticks were smashed down in succession, directly confusing Emperor Qianyuan.

"Hetai, tell me, what is going on? Who are you going to sue me for?"

Emperor Qianyuan suppressed his smile and asked solemnly.

"Your Majesty, I would like to report that my wife wants to sue Concubine Ning for murdering the royal wife and deceiving the emperor."

Princess Hetai stood upright and responded neither humble nor arrogantly.

Emperor Qianyuan's face became even more gloomy when he heard this. These two accusations were both serious crimes. He Tai would never act without a clear target, so there was only one possibility. Ning Bin had indeed made a big mistake, and the evidence was conclusive.

"Speak carefully, you two. If what you say is true, I will give you justice."

So starting from Princess Hetai, several people took turns to retell what happened at today's banquet.After hearing that more than 100 guests witnessed Ning Bin's crimes, Emperor Qianyuan understood that the concubine could not be saved.

She prides herself on being smart, but she is mistaken for being smart.

Obviously, the Shen family and the Qin family had long been aware of her conspiracy, so they followed the plan and staged a painful trick in front of everyone, and defeated Ning Bin's army.

What made Emperor Qianyuan angry was not that Ning Bin was harmed by her own cleverness but ended up being killed, but that she deceived the emperor.

Just as the officials thought, Qin He had obeyed the emperor's order and was working for the imperial court in northern Xinjiang through life and death, but the women in the harem were determined to kill the hero's wife. This was provoking the emperor's power and alienating the relationship between the emperor and his ministers.

If this trend is not eliminated and this crime is not punished, then the hearts of all officials will be chilled. Who will dare to sacrifice their lives for the imperial court in the future?
Ning Bin dared to stab the emperor in the back and harm the emperor's power and appearance. This was the unforgivable crime she committed.

(End of this chapter)