Phoenix that can't smile

Chapter 117 Variables (2)
In the Chonghua Palace, the palace lanterns were shining brightly. Facing Concubine Ge who came to pay her respects, Imperial Concubine Jin couldn't help feeling mixed emotions, so her smile was unnatural.

"Your Majesty, the girl Yun Niang has already fascinated the king, and now you are alone again, Madam, are we a bit of a lure?" Concubine Ge complained.

"Don't worry, Yunniang is my confidant, she has no other choice but to unite with me!" Imperial Concubine Jin smiled strangely.

"But, empress, please don't make fakes come true. If that girl Yunniang gives birth to a prince, wouldn't empress's Prince Hui En never have a chance to inherit the throne?" Concubine Ge reminded worriedly.

"Hmph, Concubine Ge, do you think that this palace will act so hastily? Before Yunniang was canonized, I was forced to drink the sterile water by this palace. Don't worry, if she is favored, Hui En will be her Nursing, if Yunniang wants to be the master in the palace safely, she has to cooperate obediently with the palace, and when the time comes, it will still get twice the result with half the effort." Imperial Concubine Jin smiled slyly.

"Your Majesty is really clever, but recently, the king seems to be persuaded by that guy Cheng Rong, and he wants to release Que Tu out of the prison to thoroughly investigate the case of the prince's murder. Madam, this kid's life is really hard, no matter what we do. No matter how hard he tried, it was spreading rumors, attacking personally, and flooding him with a memorial. Unexpectedly, after half a year, this kid is still alive, ma'am, if he really finds out the truth about the prince's murder , Yun Niang has fallen, so we will be in vain to fetch water from the bamboo basket?" Concubine Ge worried.

"This is a threat, Concubine Ge. The rumors about Que Tu's lecherous rogue will continue to spread. Only by ruining Que Tu's reputation will he not be qualified to investigate the case. Besides, that Jian Jia Palace is gradually falling out of favor." Si, let's find a way to anger the king and make him lose his mind in the heat of jealousy, and it's best to kill Bao Si himself!" Imperial Concubine Jin laughed frantically.

In the early morning of Chaoyang Palace, civil and military officials came to the gate of the palace in sedan chairs to wait for the court. Cheng Rong waited early outside the court room, deliberating on the memorial.

"My lord, why are you here so early in the morning?" Prime Minister Lu Kai got off the sedan chair and came to Cheng Rong with a smile on his face.

"Yo! Your Excellency the Prime Minister!" Cheng Rong hurried forward and bowed his hands in greeting.

"Master Cheng, why are we so far away from our friendship?" Lu Kai narrowed his eyes.

"Master Prime Minister, you should know that there are more than 30 people in the court who have joined forces to punish Dutu, and the king has never made a statement. This is the opportunity for Mr. Prime Minister to make meritorious service!" Cheng Rong rolled his eyes and stroked his beard. laughed.

"Oh? Does your lord want me to add fuel to the flames and participate in another book?" Lu Kai asked puzzled.

"No, on the contrary, my lord should go up and let Jutu perform his crimes and make meritorious deeds, and get out of prison to try the case of the prince's murder!" Cheng Rong said with a leisurely smile.

"What does your lord mean by this?" Lu Kai's eyes widened in surprise. "My lord, why did your majesty keep Dug Tu in prison for half a year, but didn't pay attention at all? The majesty just wanted to have an excuse to let him go to work. Besides, more than half of the people in this dynasty are Wang Zhi. If Qutu is dead, won’t your lord be even more isolated in the court?” Cheng Rong gave Lu Kai a look.

"Okay! Doctor Cheng Rong, don't worry, I will definitely play to my death!" Lu Kai said with joy, cupping his hands.

At this time, the court bell rang loudly, the royal fragrance was faint, and the court ladies and eunuchs clinging to each other stepped out in a row, surrounded by the majestic Great Zhou Emperor Ming Gong, who sat on the dragon chair majestically.

"My lord, Lu Kai has a book to play!" Lu Kai couldn't wait to come out, holding up the imperial wat.

Minggong's heart moved, and he quickly asked, "What's urgent about Aiqing?"

Lu Kai calmly said: "Your Majesty, the case of Mr. Dig Tu poisoning the crown prince has been going on for half a year, but the cause of death of the prince is still unknown. I believe that since Mr. Die Tu complained about his wrongdoing, there is no evidence to prove that Mr. Dig Tu was the murderer." , it would be better to let Qutu out of the prison, let him commit crimes and perform meritorious deeds, and cooperate with the thorough investigation of the cause of the prince's death."

"Nonsense, Mr. Lu, the reputation of Qutu is so notorious, and the streets and alleys of the capital are full of curses. What qualifications does this kind of insane person have to commit crimes and meritorious service, and to be released from prison to investigate the case? Don't you know, let the tiger go back to the mountain!" Lu Kai's voice was sharp. When it fell, Wang Zhi stood up aggressively to refute.

"Okay, after all, Jug Tu is the first person who knew about the prince's murder. The court has taken the overall situation into consideration, so it doesn't have to be so harsh. The prince was murdered, and the truth has not been found out so far. I see, this matter must be investigated. Dig Tu can be released from prison. However, the case must be investigated within ten days, otherwise, the two crimes will be punished with severe punishment." Ming Gong said with a sigh.

"Yes!" All the ministers knelt down and responded.

(End of this chapter)