Poisonous Peasant 'Concubine'

Chapter 294 The Palace Banquet – A Severe Setback to the Xiao Family

"Joke, you dare to let Miss Ben serve you?"

Xiao Yuting was so angry that she dared to say such words. This was no longer humiliating the princess, but a slap in the face of the entire Yan family.

"clap clap"

Ignoring the angry, shocked or worried eyes of the crowd, Ling Jingxuan suddenly slapped his hands, and his eyes pointed to the first prince and the fourth prince who were sitting next to the emperor with worried and anxious faces. Suddenly disappeared: "A courtier dares to say such words in front of this concubine. Concubine Xiao's natal family is really powerful. Looking at the situation, I am afraid that she will overwhelm my Yan family? Tsk tsk?? Eldest Prince Or the fourth prince has not ascended the throne yet, you are so arrogant, if the throne really falls on their heads in the future, you must not slaughter my Yan clan one by one?"

This time the matter became a big mess. All the people related to the Xiao family, from the eldest prince Xiao Guifei to the fourth prince, down to the Xiao family and the families that depended on them, were all involved. Their opponents, It wasn't Ling Jingxuan, nor Yan Shengrui, but the entire Yan royal family. Yan Shengzhi's face was as dark as a pot. Yan Shengmao, Yan Shenghan and other royal family members couldn't help showing displeasure. The imperial power is irreversible, Xiao Yuting It is equivalent to challenging the authority of the entire royal family.

The eldest prince and the fourth prince who sat high on it almost crushed the cup in their hands with hatred. Damn Xiao Yuting, even if she killed herself, she dared to drag them to be buried with her. Father was suspicious, and Aunt Nine Emperors said In the future, they might be suspicious of them. After a short evaluation, the two looked at each other, and both got up and knelt down on one knee facing the emperor.

"Father, son and minister absolutely have no such intentions. Aunt Nine Emperors is a bit exaggerated. The daughter of the Xiao family cannot represent the entire Xiao family, let alone represent son and minister and mother and concubine. I hope father and emperor will learn from her."

The face of the eldest prince with his head bowed was gloomy, and he even felt dissatisfied with the Xiao family. If they hadn't pampered Xiao Yuting, how could she have such courage?It's good now, don't talk about marrying Uncle Nine Emperors, and win him over, it would be good if Uncle Nine Emperors didn't turn against them.

"The eldest prince's words are wrong. If it weren't for your noble status that gave them the right to be arrogant, how dare a little courtier be presumptuous? You know, they are only royal relatives now. Who among you will want to be arrogant in the future?" When they become emperors, they are the real number one dignitaries. At that time, not only the royal family, but the emperor would have to shy away from their sharpness, right? There have been many such examples in history. No country!"

Before Yan Shengzhi could speak, Ling Jingxuan gave them a head-on blow in a concentrated voice. Instead of flattering Yan Shengzhi unilaterally, it is better to crush these princes who are capable of competing for the throne. At that time, why don't you obediently pass the position to Xiaoqi?

This is a bit heavy to say, especially the last eight words, the emperors throughout the history, who doesn't worry about their relatives messing up the country?Who didn't wantonly suppress their relatives after ascending the throne?Yan Shengzhi's originally loose expression sank again. At the beginning, he would support the Xiao family mainly because of his poor health. The princes are not very old, so the eldest prince is a little more cautious, and he is determined to help him to the top. , these years, the eldest prince has indeed not let him down. Most of the things entrusted to him have been handled in an orderly manner. Although he is not outstanding, he has not made any mistakes. Until Yunhan and the others came back last year, he has not changed himself. However, the appearance of Xiao Qi made him hesitate a bit. After he really got to know this son whom he had neglected for ten years, he realized that at such a young age, his ability was not inferior to his imperial brothers at all. Sometimes, his views on state affairs are more incisive than his own, maybe there is also Yunhan's factor in it. At the age of seven, he flinched again. Moreover, it is not so easy for him to cultivate an heir, so his heart has been vacillating. Unexpectedly, at this critical moment, the Xiao family unexpectedly revealed that they were arrogant and domineering. , Ling Jingxuan's words may be a little extreme, but they really said it into his heart. Isn't the most taboo in his life is the chaos of foreign relatives?Wasn't it because of this that the former Chu family and Zheng family were uprooted one by one by him?Unknowingly, the Xiao family has also reached that point?

"Father!"

Seeing that his expression became more and more unstable, the two princes panicked. They couldn't choose the family of their own, and they were not the ones who supported the family. Father couldn't blame them all.

"Your Majesty, I will definitely not dare to have such thoughts. My Majesty, I will definitely check!"

Glancing at his daughter who had been frightened dumb by the sudden and sudden turnaround, Xiao Heshan cried out loudly and kowtowed to the emperor, but he seemed to have forgotten that it wasn't just the emperor they threatened.

"If Xiao Xiang didn't have that kind of thought, how dare your daughter go over again and again? We can still treat her as a little girl if you call her brother-in-law, but what about her insulting the ninth princess one after another? Even if If she doesn't marry into Lao Jiu's family, Princess Sheng should order her to serve her, but what is she talking about? Who gives her the right to call herself Miss Ben in front of the majestic royal concubine? Is my royal daughter-in-law inferior? A daughter of your Xiao family?"

Yan Shengmao stood up and reprimanded mercilessly, then turned to Yan Shengzhi and knelt down: "Brother Huang, if you don't give us an explanation for this matter, I can only ask Uncle Huang to come out."

The old emperor uncle he talked about is Yan Haitian, the only remaining brother of the Supreme Emperor. He is currently the patriarch of the Yan family and has a high reputation among the royal family. He still holds the imperial edict bestowed by the Supreme Emperor. If his son is stupid, he can practice the family law on behalf of the emperor, including the emperor.

"The minister seconded the proposal, just because the Xiao family had a noble concubine and had the eldest son of the emperor and the fourth son. They are so arrogant and domineering. They don't even pay attention to the concubine of my royal family. How can the royal family tolerate him?"

The fifth emperor, Yan Shenghan, also stood up with a stern voice. At first they could still see it as a farce, but after Ling Jingxuan pointed it out, how could they, as representatives of the royal family, stay out of it?If the Xiao family Xiao Yuting is not severely punished today, where will the royal family's face be displayed?

"If the emperor is reluctant, the younger brother is willing to help."

Yan Shengrui was even more straightforward. It was his concubine who was insulted. Does the Xiao family want to be kind today?There are no doors.

"The minister waits for the second opinion!"

With the three brothers as the representatives of the royal family, the rest of the royal family members also knelt down. Immediately afterwards, a group of generals, led by General Ye and others, followed closely behind: "My ministers and others!"

"Your Majesty, Xiao Yuting's outrageous words, insulting the princess, and provoking the royal family should be punished no matter what, but Prime Minister Xiao is innocent. How can her words represent the entire Xiao family?"

"What Master Wan said is true, Your Majesty, at most, Prime Minister Xiao is guilty of lax discipline. I hope the emperor will clearly investigate!"

"Your majesty, Xiao Yuting should be punished as a criminal, and Prime Minister Xiao bears the unshirkable responsibility. How can he stop it with a word of lax discipline? If everyone follows suit in the future, what is the majesty of the royal family? Who else will take the royal family seriously?" ?”

Seeing this, everyone related to the Xiao family couldn't sit still. Sun Liang, the right chancellor who had been overwhelmed by Xiao Heshan, also led another group of civil servants to join the crusade. Before the banquet started, no one would have thought that it was so good. It is not so much Xiao Yuting's arrogance, but Ling Jingxuan's silent provocation. Seizing Xiao Yuting's loophole will push the Xiao family to the forefront.

"No, Your Majesty, I don't mean that, I just want to"

"you shut up!"

Xiao Yuting, who finally came back to her senses, finally realized what a disaster she had caused, she cried and wanted to defend herself, but the emperor sternly interrupted her pleading, eyes full of anger rolled her eyes hard. Glaring, Yan Shengzhi slapped the armrest of the dragon chair: "Xiao Yuting has committed the crime of insulting the royal family. It is an unforgivable crime. From now on, she will be dispatched three thousand miles to the southwest. She will never be able to return to Beijing. The son will not teach his father's fault, and Xiang Xiang and his daughter will not be strict. Everything will be suspended." The position will be determined after I discuss it with the Sangong Jiuqing. All the officials of the Xiao family who are in power will be dismissed and investigated, and will be investigated by the third division of the Ministry of Officials. Handling, during the investigation by the third division, the eldest prince, fourth prince, eldest princess, and Concubine Xiao are not allowed to leave their palace, and those who violate it will be executed!"

"Emperor (father)"

As soon as Yan Shengzhi's words fell, everyone in the Xiao family, including the eldest prince and the fourth prince, stared in disbelief. This punishment was already quite serious for them. If they were not careful, the Xiao family might very well be punished. He will be uprooted, even Yan Chengmao and others did not expect him to be so ruthless. After all, the Xiao family was supported by him alone. The only person present who did not have any accidents was probably Ling Jingxuan. The Xiao family was stupid because they should not have launched The ministers interceded for them. The more earnestly they begged, the deeper the suspicion in the emperor's heart, and the stricter the measures he adopted. To put it bluntly, he can support the Xiao family with one hand, and he can also support the Wang family of the Zhang family. His son The eldest prince is not the only one, now that they are all going to climb to the top of the royal family, how can he be merciful? "Anyone who begs for mercy will be treated as the same crime, and will be handed over to the three divisions for interrogation!"

After finishing speaking, Yan Shengzhi stood up and walked away without even looking at Xiao Yuting, who was being suppressed by the guards, and the Xiao family members who were lying limp on the ground. The Xiao family, which was in its heyday, would never have imagined that they would be overwhelmed by their youngest daughter's few words. It has fallen to this level.

"It's you, it's all your fault, you monster??"

"bump!"

Xiao Yuting, who was struggling, was kicked out by Yan Shengrui before she could say anything, even the two guards who were holding her down were not spared, Xiao Heshan, who was paralyzed on the ground, moved, Yan Shengrui said mercilessly: "It seems It's too light to distribute three thousand miles, you two, throw her directly to the barracks outside the city, and say that this king rewarded the three armies, and I will personally say it to the emperor's brother."

"Yes!"

"No? My lord, please don't, my little girl is ignorant and deserves to die, please see that she is still young, please forgive her this time, please, my lord?"

Hearing this, the two guards who were named rushed up to help Xiao Yuting, who had passed out, without any explanation. Seeing this, Mrs. Xiao rolled and crawled to Yan Shengrui's feet, blaming her for being bad. The eldest daughter entered the palace. Usually it is difficult to see each other, so she pampered her little daughter with all her strength. She did not expect that such a catastrophe would be caused today, but she is the daughter she has held in her palm for nearly 20 years. It is okay to be exiled for three thousand miles Well, as long as they send people to follow, at least she can save her life. If she enters the barracks and faces those wolf-like soldiers, how can she survive at all.

"Now I think of begging the king? Where were you when she uttered such wild words? This king's concubine was insulted by her over and over again. How did you, as a mother, stop it?"

Holding Ling Jingxuan in his arms, Yan Chengrui said mercilessly, his princess, when is it their turn to insult him like this?

"My lord? Yuting is just because she loves you, can't you just let her go this time because of your infatuation?"

Mrs. Xiao was also dizzy, and actually came up with such a reason, which made Yan Shengrui even more upset: "If everyone who admires me, I will be merciful, then the whole capital will not be able to hold it." Well, Mrs. Xiao, this king advises you that enough is enough, otherwise, this king will not guarantee whether the Xiao family will still exist in the capital tomorrow."

After finishing speaking, Yan Shengrui didn't bother to talk to him anymore, and directly embraced Ling Jingxuan and walked towards Chu Yunhan who hadn't left yet. The two children ran to them obediently, and the big bun quietly held Ling Jingxuan's hand. He was afraid that his father would feel uncomfortable. When he arrived in the capital, everyone called his father an evildoer, but he didn't understand, what is so evil about his father?If he would not have children, where did the three brothers come from? "Say goodbye to Uncle Chuyan, Dad will bring you into the palace to see them some other day."

Throwing a comforting look to his sons, Ling Jingxuan said softly, and the two buns bowed to Chu Yunhan in a respectful manner: "Uncle Chu, let's go first."

"Hey, Xiaowen and Xiaowu want to listen to their father, do you know? The emperor has promised to let Xiao Qi continue to live in the palace, and Uncle Chu will arrange for someone to send him there tomorrow."

Nodding his head, Chu Yunhan couldn't help but knelt down and helped them adjust their clothes respectively, his tone could not hide his reluctance, it was so hard to meet each other, and they will be separated soon? ?If it wasn't for Xiao Yuting, they could have spent more time together.

"Well, Uncle Chu should also pay attention to safety!"

Ling Wen nodded obediently, his eyes were a little red, Ling Wu went up to kiss his face, turned around and pulled Yan Xiaoming and said: "Brother Yan, don't worry, you can accompany Uncle Chu tomorrow, and you can come to the palace the day after tomorrow. It's ok, Xiao Wu promises not to make trouble."

"Well, Xiao Wu is good."

The more sensible the child was, the more uncomfortable Chu Yunhan Yan Xiaoming felt. Not far away, the First Prince and others who saw this scene couldn't help but gritted their teeth. Why?Obviously they didn't do anything, why should they be grounded?But the queen and Xiaoqi can use the two little ones to curry favor with Uncle Nine Emperors?

"Then let's go back first, Yun? Empress, take care!"

Pulling the child away, Ling Jingxuan looked at Chu Yunhan's eyes full of thousands of words, and the sound of the queen indirectly woke up Chu Yunhan who was immersed in the sadness of parting. It was impossible for them to say anything under the eyes of everyone, Ling Jingxuan had something to say Pointingly glanced at Zeng Shaoqing next to him, he told Zeng Shaoqing everything he wanted to say.

"Well, Wangfei take care, Xiaoliu, the emperor has already taken a step ahead, you can send Bengong and Xiaoqi back instead of the emperor."

Chu Yunhan understood, and the moment he stood up, he returned to his usual aloofness and indifference. Zeng Shaoqing, who was called by the name, stepped forward with unconcealed excitement: "Yes, Queen."

"Yeah." Nodding to Ling Jingxuan again, Chu Yunhan took Yan Xiaoming and left first.

"Uncle Nine Emperors, Aunt Nine Emperors, let's go too."

After sending the queen away, Princess Huajun couldn't stay any longer, Ling Jingxuan nodded, and took the children out of Qionghua Palace with Yan Shengrui, all the ministers who were still in the main hall looked at their backs with deep eyes , Princess Sheng, a farmer from the countryside, cleverly dealt a heavy blow to the Xiao family on the first day of entering the palace. It seems that the capital will no longer be peaceful.

"Father, when the Xiao family is being interrogated, it's best to be strict and don't show mercy."

Where no one noticed, Gong Changling quietly grabbed Gong Qingyang. Everyone thought that Ling Jingxuan counterattacked because of Xiao Yuting's insult, but he personally felt that, maybe, all of this was planned by Princess Cheng long ago. In other words, even if Xiao Yuting didn't offend him, he would still design to frustrate the Xiao family, and his purpose? ?I'm afraid it's for the queen and the seventh prince, right? "What are you talking about? How can I not understand this?"

Gong Qingyang has always been dissatisfied with his youngest son's indulgence, and he didn't take what he said to heart, but Gong Changling's eyes were fixed, and he said almost coldly: "Father, if you don't want to offend Prince Cheng, I advise you to do as I say, That Princess Sheng is not simple, just wait and see, this is just the beginning, and many families will suffer from it in the future."

His intuition told him that Ling Jingxuan's methods were definitely more than that. The Xiao family was only being investigated at the moment.