12dz Chapter 261: Empress Dowager Xie is furious, and the War King is showing his might
Chapter 261: Empress Dowager Xie is furious, and the War King is showing his might
This was the first time that Prime Minister Zhuang and others revealed their true intentions in the court and reported to the Empress Dowager for the throne.
Because only the Queen Mother can help them.
In this regard, it is clear who was causing trouble in Dongchu.
The eldest princess, who was once extremely arrogant in front of the stage, was actually just a cover. At the critical moment, the female leopard where her mother was resting was finally revealed.
slam-la-
In the Cining Palace, Empress Dowager Xie's favorite set of white kiln celadon tea cups were smashed to the ground.
"Idiots, what a bunch of idiots!" Empress Dowager Xie's ferocious expression revealed her violent anger.
So many people were led by the nose by a few words from the King of War.
These old foxes in the court did not think about how to fight the king or how to fight the War King, but only wanted to carry her out of the mountain without considering whether now was the right time.
Zong Kui is now like a desperate enemy being chased. Since he is willing to hand over the list, he has already made up his mind.
Dongchu doesn't have much to hold him back.
Now that Nanny Jiang is dead, there is no one left who can have a real conversation with Zong Kui.
And she... Empress Dowager Xie looked at the tortoise shell armor on her fingers, and the smile on the corner of her lips became a little cold. In fact, there were not many things she was qualified to discuss with Zong Kui.
After all, it was Su Jixue who held Zong Kui's lifeblood.
Empress Dowager Xie really couldn't cure Zongkui's poison.
"Tell them that I have a headache and cannot attend court." Empress Dowager Xie glanced at Aunt Jinning, who was not with An Hang and looked panic-stricken, and gave the order.
"Also, even if the sky of Dongchu falls, it won't fall on me, so put aside your worries."
Empress Dowager Xie slowly closed her eyes, as if she had begun to think about her own escape route.
And to what extent will Zong Kui go?
At this moment, the people headed by Prime Minister Zhuang were still kneeling in front of the Golden Throne Hall, as if they had been sitting quietly in front of the palace gate to beg for mercy before.
The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became solemn.
"Royal brother, does what you just said about giving me full authority to handle this matter still count?" King Zhan glanced slowly at Emperor Ming who was sitting high on the dragon throne. In front of him, the group of people kneeling down were all important officials of the court.
Half of the court would collapse at any time.
And they all welcomed Empress Dowager Xie to the court.
This is putting pressure on Emperor Ming, but it is also putting pressure on King Zhan.
But the War King didn't seem to care.
Emperor Ming's face was somewhat grim, with the court officials siding with his mother on one side and Prince Zhan on the other. However, Prince Zhan's question actually stirred the desire that Emperor Ming had been suppressing for a long time: to remove the constraints and have real power.
"Of course." Finally, Emperor Ming spoke slowly, "The matter of my brother's murder in the battle of Gu'an should be handed over to the War King for full handling."
Eunuch Feng had already gone to inform the Queen Mother in person, but at this moment, before the news was passed back, Emperor Ming said these words.
This sentence gave a shot in the arm to the loyal ministers who were originally watching the situation.
You should know that what makes Dongchu different from other countries is that Empress Dowager Xie once ruled the country from behind the scenes, and most of the important ministers around Empress Dowager Xie were conservatives, and they even sided with the powerful families. All their actions followed the old customs, which would only make Dongchu increasingly poor and weak.
But now, these people seem to be unclean.
The moment Zong Kui handed over the list, it was as if the court had made its cards clear.
These people have already formed a group, and it is very likely that they have the support of Empress Dowager Xie behind them.
"Then may I ask, my royal brother, no matter who is involved, I will have full authority to handle it?" The War King raised his eyes nonchalantly, with an undisguised murderous intent in his eyes.
This sentence seems to be asked despite knowing the answer, which is why it is so shocking.
After all, the War King looked like he was about to point his sword at the Cining Palace.
Emperor Ming also saw through Prince Zhan's intentions. He knew about the grudges of the past. After all, this was also the reason why Emperor Ming was able to ascend to the throne.
Therefore, Emperor Ming always knew that there was a deep blood feud between Empress Dowager Xie and Prince Zhan.
If given the chance, both of them would definitely want to kill each other.
This is also the reason why Emperor Ming would not be surprised if Empress Dowager Xie was involved in the Battle of Gu'an.
However, now the War King has made his attitude clear. If Queen Mother Xie has an affair, he will show no mercy.
"Your Majesty, it would be better to wait for the Queen Mother's reply." Prime Minister Zhuang's heart was already in his throat. Logically, if Queen Mother Xie was interested, she should have come over.
Now that Empress Dowager Xie has not come and Eunuch Feng has not returned to report, Prime Minister Zhuang already has a bad feeling in his heart.
He now just wants to delay for a while and think of a safer solution.
Not only Prime Minister Zhuang, but all the officials of Dongchu who had once had such thoughts felt the same way at this moment.
"So, Prime Minister Zhuang thinks that if Prime Minister Zhuang commits such a heinous crime, I would not dare to kill him because the Queen Mother is protecting him?" King Zhan raised his eyebrows coldly and asked bluntly.
"Your Highness, please be careful with your words!" Prime Minister Zhuang turned his head and glared at Prince Zhan fiercely.
Whether it was the previous siege of the Zhuang family or the current situation, it was all caused by the War King. The hatred that Zhuang Xiang had for the War King had reached its peak.
"Be careful with your words? My great-grandfather is on the list." Su Jixue curled the corners of her lips coldly, and her smile deepened as she met Prime Minister Zhuang's gaze.
The court was silent.
This was something they had not expected. After all, Prime Minister Zhuang was the head of the civil officials and the imperial tutor for three generations. Regardless of his identity or status, there was really no need for him to do such a thing.
"Miss Su, how can you speak to your elders like that!" The official kneeling beside Prime Minister Zhuang took a look at his ashen face and immediately accused him.
As a junior, how can you criticize your elders in public?
Even if what Su Jixue said was true, she would still have a bad reputation.
So if you know what's good for you, you should just shut up.
"How could there be such a chilling elder? You might as well wait until the list is made public and take a good look at it before you make any comments!" Su Jixue said with a half-smile, "The dignified Left Prime Minister of Dongchu is actually the one who fought in the Battle of Gu'an..."
Before Su Jixue could finish her words, Prime Minister Zhuang, who was kneeling on the ground, stood up and rushed directly towards the pillar of the Golden Palace, intending to commit suicide by hitting his head against the pillar.
But before he could hit the pillar, Bai Shiwu, who had been silent by the side, dodged in front of the pillar and kicked him to the ground.
Pfft!
Prime Minister Zhuang, who was usually very polite and well-mannered, fell heavily to the ground in the most embarrassing manner.
Even the official hat on his head was knocked off.
Bai Shiwu looked down at the unconscious Prime Minister Zhuang and said coldly, "This kick is for the 120,000 people who died in vain."
Just this one sentence shut up those who wanted to speak for Prime Minister Zhuang.
The scene was so quiet you could hear a pinhole.
Many ministers looked back and forth in disbelief between Prime Minister Zhuang and Emperor Ming, who had taken the list back and was looking at it, as if they wanted to know whether what Su Jixue had just said was true or not.
"Everyone, I have changed my mind." The War King leaned lazily on the wheelchair, his narrow and icy eyes casually sweeping across the faces of the kneeling people.
"Everyone knows who's on this list. Since you like to shift the blame, then apologize now!"