newbobooks Chapter 1223 Is this considered a feud?
Chapter 1223 Is this considered a feud?
Seeing Su Yueyao's determined expression, the group explained, "When we arrived, His Highness was already arguing with His Majesty because Minister Ma was certain that the Su family was involved in counterfeiting currency, as well as the Xu family of Fenglin Prefecture. His Highness kicked Minister Ma on the spot."
"The argument continued until this time."
"Uncle Chen, are those counterfeit coins currently with the Ministry of Justice?"
"No, it's in the Ministry of Personnel."
"How come you're in the Ministry of Personnel?"
And why didn't Minister Wenren say that just now? She felt that Minister Wenren was full of goodwill towards her.
"In principle, these pieces of evidence should have been placed in the Dali Temple, but at the time, Minister Ma said that Jing Shu was Yue Yao's husband and that they had to avoid suspicion, so it was not possible."
"Minister Ma ordered it to be placed in the Ministry of Justice, but Minister Wenren said that the Ministry of Justice is only for detaining prisoners, and the evidence should not be kept in one place, so it was placed in the Ministry of Personnel, which was also approved by His Majesty," said Chen's father.
Before Su Yueyao could say anything more, the Empress's roar echoed from the hall: "Feng Juntao, how dare you!"
"Uncles, I'll go into the hall first. You can wait for His Highness and me to come out before you go in, otherwise His Majesty..."
"Yueyao, you go in first, we understand," said Mr. Cui.
"Thank you, uncles."
Su Yueyao walked to the palace gate, and the palace servants immediately pushed open the gate and went in to report.
The Empress, who was quite angry inside the palace, pointed at the First Prince, who, upon hearing that Su Yueyao was at the palace entrance, immediately strode over.
"My lady...you're still in confinement, why are you here? Come in quickly, don't catch a cold." The eldest prince pulled Su Yueyao inside, and when he saw Cui Yiyang, Pu An and Gongyang behind her, his tone was extremely disdainful.
“Yiyang, Gongyang, Puan, don’t you three know it’s windy today? The wife is still in confinement, why don’t you put a shawl or cape on her?”
The three of them were at a loss for words when they heard the prince's disdain. They had been in a hurry to get to the palace while they were at the mansion, and although they had brought their cloaks, they had forgotten to put them in the carriage.
Pu An and Gongyang Ruoyu had no idea that their wife would come, so they went somewhere to put a cloak on her.
Su Yueyao realized what was happening and looked up at the Empress, who was sitting on the throne with a face full of anger. Had His Highness angered the Empress so much? And the Empress hadn't kicked him out yet?
She was about to bow and greet him when, in the next second, the First Prince directly ordered the palace officials: "Someone, bring over a stool, put on a cushion, make it soft. The Lady has been in the palace for some time now. Also, pour a cup of hot tea and bring some snacks."
Su Yueyao's lips twitched as she listened to the Crown Prince's orders. She tugged at him; this was the Imperial Study, and the Empress was sitting there, furious...
The eunuchs standing at the entrance of the Imperial Study were unsure whether to go or not, their faces tense. But when they saw the eunuch Fu'an beside the Empress wave his hand, they silently went to prepare.
Hearing the eldest prince's order, the empress sitting above felt a headache coming on and coldly snorted, "Feng Juntao, this is my imperial study. Take care of your wife and go back to your residence!"
They've been arguing for almost an hour, and he hasn't even bothered to pour her a cup of hot tea or ask her if she's hungry or wants some snacks.
He's completely forgotten his mother now that he's married! It's infuriating!
Upon hearing the Empress's voice, Su Yueyao immediately bowed and said, "Your subject Su Yueyao greets Your Majesty. May Your Majesty be well!"
Behind her, Cui Yiyang, Pu An, and Gongyang knelt down immediately: "Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty!"
The Empress watched as Su Yueyao bowed, then snorted coldly, "Yueyao, if you came here to plead for your husband, go back! I have already ordered the Ministry of Justice to investigate thoroughly. Your husband and the Xu family were not involved, and your innocence will be cleared!"
"Mother Queen, no..."
Upon hearing the eldest prince speak, Su Yueyao immediately interjected, "Your Majesty, I am not here to plead for mercy. I wish you to replace Minister Ma."
When the Empress heard that Su Yueyao did not ask for the release of her husband, her tone softened: "Yueyao, Minister Ma is the Minister of Justice appointed by me. He has never made a mistake. I do not believe that he would be biased."
"Your Majesty, I also believe that Minister Ma is not a biased person, but that was before. Now it's different. I have a grudge against him!"
The Empress was taken aback upon hearing this. A grudge? How come she didn't know?
"Yueyao, where did you get your grudge?"
"Your Majesty just sent Minister Ma to my residence. He spoke harshly and directly convicted me, treating me as if I were a woman. He even questioned the official position Your Majesty had given me. I couldn't hold back and sent him away with my words."
"Moreover, His Highness kicked me in a fit of anger just now, so we've become enemies," Su Yueyao said calmly.
The Empress's expression twitched upon hearing Su Yueyao's words. Was this considered a feud? Was this feud formed too hastily?
Pu An and Gong Yang behind Su Yueyao immediately realized what was happening.
"His Majesty."
"His Majesty."
Gongyang and Pu'an exchanged a glance, and Pu'an continued, "Your Majesty, according to the laws of our dynasty, no one involved in a case is allowed to participate in it. Minister Ma has a grudge against us and should no longer be involved in the case!"
“Yes! Your Majesty, Jing Shu, as the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, cannot participate this time because he is the son of the Su family. Similarly, Minister Ma is also not allowed to participate!” Gongyang Ruoyu added.
Hearing that the two young men were so understanding, Su Yueyao nodded.
The Empress laughed in anger upon hearing their words.
"Then tell me, who should preside over this case? Minister Ma discovered the counterfeit money at the crime scene. Only if he presides over the case can we silence the officials."
“Your Majesty, it wasn’t just Minister Ma who discovered the crime scene; Minister Wenren of the Ministry of Personnel was also there, and now the evidence is in the Ministry of Personnel!” Su Yueyao said.
The next second, Cui Yiyang stepped forward, knelt down, and said, "Your Majesty, I request that you issue an edict to have the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Justice, and the Court of Judicial Review jointly try this case."
"Minister Wenren and Minister Ma of the Ministry of Personnel have no connection with our Su family. The counterfeit money in this case was caused by a shopkeeper embezzling money, and this shopkeeper is currently in the Dali Temple, where Jing Shu has investigated and found out."
"The shopkeeper kept insisting that he embezzled real money, not counterfeit currency. Since Jing Shu knew about the lead, he should have participated. With two officials watching, Jing Shu wouldn't have shown favoritism," Cui Yiyang said logically.
After listening to what Cui Yiyang said, the Empress pondered for a moment.
"I'm sure!"
"Yueyao, the court is in an uproar over this case. They've asked me to issue an edict ordering them to handle it, but this case must be solved as soon as possible! Otherwise, your husband, as well as you and his maternal family, will be implicated!"
"I understand," Su Yueyao replied.
She knew perfectly well that solving the case as quickly as possible was in their best interest.
"You may all leave. I have something to say to Yueyao alone."
"We take our leave."
"Mother Empress..." The eldest prince was a little worried and was pulled out of the palace by Cui Yiyang behind him.
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