Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 669 The Black Can Really Be White

Princess Changde?
As Zhu Yi's voice fell, the expressions of everyone present were rather ugly.

The reason is actually quite simple.

In what happened this time, although Princess Changde was not the main character, she was definitely the most important person.

If Xue Huan hadn't been blocked by her, he would have been able to enter Nangong for an audience, at least they would have been able to figure out what the Supreme Emperor was thinking.

Moreover, if she hadn't entered the palace to plead later, the emperor would have no legitimate reason to transfer Xue Huan away from the capital.

In addition, the Princess's Mansion is now closed to thank guests. From yesterday to today, everyone present basically tried to go to the Princess's Mansion to inquire about news.

Handing over famous cards to visit, bribe the servants in the mansion, they tried all overt and covert methods.

But no matter what, the eldest princess didn't see anyone, and locked the son-in-law alone in the small courtyard, and no outsiders were allowed to enter or leave. Even if they had the means, it would be difficult for them to be effective within a day or two.

So in fact, all the people present were more or less resentful towards Princess Changde.

However, Zhu Yi obviously didn't think so. Seeing the expressions of dissatisfaction on everyone's faces, he went further.

"Everyone should know that Princess Changde is, after all, the elder sister of the Supreme Emperor's mother. It is said that blood is thicker than water. At such a critical moment, do you think it is normal for her to sweep the Supreme Emperor's face in such a way?"

After a short pause, seeing that everyone was still confused, Zhu Yi turned to Chen Mao and Zhang Min, and said.

"Second uncles, before, I heard from you two that when the Supreme Emperor was hunting north, the British government tried several times to go to court to welcome the Supreme Emperor. At that time, the person in charge of communicating with the Holy Mother in the palace , it is Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess."

"Even later, His Highness and the Holy Mother had conflicts, but they were always conveyed in letters. It can be seen that His Highness and the Supreme Emperor's siblings have a very deep relationship."

"Since this is the case, don't you find it strange that His Highness is acting so ruthlessly now?"

I have to say that Zhu Yi's words are still very provocative.

After the words fell, although everyone present frowned, they all showed contemplative expressions.

After a while, Chen Mao still spoke.

"What exactly does the young man want to say, don't beat around the bush, just say it!"

Zhu Yi pondered for a moment, obviously hesitant, but after a pause, he continued.

"I'm just guessing, everyone, do you think it's possible that Princess Changde is cooperating with the Supreme Emperor to create momentum for His Highness the Crown Prince?"

Seeing the doubts in everyone's eyes, Zhu Yi continued to 'analyze'.

"Just imagine, if the Supreme Emperor issued an edict at that time to call the son-in-law into the palace, and the son-in-law entered the Nangong according to the edict, there would inevitably be discussions in the court, and even some admonishing officials would impeach the Supreme Emperor directly."

"Only if the son-in-law refuses to obey the edict, the Supreme Emperor has a reason to continue to attack. If the one who refuses the edict is the son-in-law, then the crime of resisting the edict and not obeying the edict will inevitably implicate the Xue family."

"Therefore, the best countermeasure is for Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess to refuse."

"His Royal Highness is a nobleman with a noble status. It is not the son-in-law's fault that she does not allow the son-in-law to enter the palace. At the same time, it can make the Supreme Emperor 'angry', and thus have a reason to issue an order to the Qianqing Palace."

"At Qianqing Palace, you all know the consistent attitude towards the Supreme Emperor."

"On the surface, the courteous treatment is added, but in fact...so, if this edict is sent to Qianqing Palace, the emperor will definitely not obey it."

"However, this imperial edict is based on etiquette and legal status. If the emperor refuses to obey it for no reason, then his reputation will definitely be damaged."

"So, the best way is to find a reason to shirk it."

"Then, what reason is there to take care of yourself better than finding a more suitable person to replace you?"

The angle of this explanation is somewhat strange.

However, if you think about it carefully, it seems that it is indeed impossible?
Everyone present looked at each other hesitantly, then Chen Mao asked.

"So, what does the young man mean, the Emperor Taishang and the eldest princess made such a fuss, and even brought in a son-in-law Xue just to fulfill His Royal Highness's reputation of loyalty and filial piety?"

In the tone of these words, there is obviously a bit of doubt.

At the same time, Jiao Jing on the side also asked.

"What the little prince said is reasonable, but after all, it is all speculation. If this incident is really the cooperation between the Supreme Emperor and the eldest princess Changde, then why did the eldest princess thank guests behind closed doors and not tell the truth?" How about explaining to me?"

This sentence asked the doubts in the hearts of everyone present.

Again, until now, the biggest problem they face is actually the black eyes.

On the side of the Supreme Emperor, it was difficult to deliver the news in time due to the barrier of the palace. However, for Princess Changde, this problem did not seem to exist.

If she is really cooperating with the Supreme Emperor, why hasn't she hinted at them until now?

Hearing this, Zhu Yi also frowned, as if he was also stopped by the question, but after a while, he continued to speak.

"Now we know too little news, so we can only guess."

"Actually, until I came here, I was thinking, if all the guesses just now are true, then, just like what Chen Shibo wondered just now, the Supreme Emperor's painstaking efforts are not just for the sake of giving His Highness a loyal and filial piety." reputation."

If it's not just for the fame...

"Leaving the cabinet to prepare for the mansion?"

Chen Mao and Jiao Jing looked at each other, raised their brows, and blurted out almost at the same time.

Zhu Yi nodded slightly, picked up the teacup and took a sip, as if sorting out her thoughts, then said.

"A few years ago, Mr. Zhu Ge tried his best to promote this matter in the court discussion. Although... But after all, the court has reached an agreement, but later, the Ministry of Rites delayed it, and the court was also affected by the military affairs. Just stare, no one mentions it."

"In the final analysis, it's actually nothing more than one thing. The Qianqing Palace is unwilling to let the prince leave the cabinet to prepare the mansion."

Regarding the inside story of this matter, Zhu Yi, who is the father-in-law of the Ministry of Rites, obviously has the right to speak.

"Therefore, the Supreme Emperor's move, in addition to fulfilling the reputation of His Highness the Crown Prince's loyalty and filial piety, may not be the case. He wants the eyes of the government and the public to return to the matter of leaving the East Palace."

This is not difficult to understand.

The exit of the East Palace was a matter that the emperor and the officials had discussed long ago, but for some reason, the emperor suddenly changed his mind and quietly asked the Ministry of Rites to deliberately delay. Minister's attention.

This method has been used by the emperor very skillfully in the past year or so.

If there is no accident, once the rectification of the military colony starts, and the trial of Ren Li's case starts, the civil servants will try their best to fight Xungui, so no one has the time and energy to take care of this matter up.

Therefore, it is necessary to make some noise at this time, so that the officials can re-notice that the important matter of the East Palace leaving the cabinet has been put on hold.

For civil servants, it is certainly politically correct to attack nobles, but it is also the etiquette and law they adhere to to promote the early departure of the East Palace and the stability of the country. The two do not conflict.

This analysis is reasonable, but...

"What does this have to do with Princess Changde thanking guests behind closed doors?"

After all, the most critical issue is the attitude of Princess Changde.

If it is said that she is really cooperating with the Supreme Emperor, then at least she should tell them...

Having said that, in fact, following Zhu Yi's "guessing" step by step, everyone's position has actually begun to believe this news.

However, there are still unanswered questions...

However, facing this question, Zhu Yi did not continue to analyze as before, but frowned.

"This, I don't understand, but I think Princess Changde must have some difficulties, and, judging from the results, the reputation of His Royal Highness is getting better and better, and the ruling and opposition parties have indeed begun to pay attention to this matter again. , this point, Zhu Ge is in the center, he should be aware of it, right?"

Suddenly asked by name, Mr. Zhu Ge hesitated, but still nodded and said.

"Indeed, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince received an imperial edict to pay his respects to Nangong in the early morning. Not long after, the cabinet had a memorial to praise the Crown Prince's loyalty and filial piety. When I came, I heard from the people in Zhongshushe that Yu Shiyue already had several censors impeaching him." The Ministry of Rites delayed and neglected the memorial."

Daming's censor team has always been very efficient.

Because of the special power of rumors, these guys are very unscrupulous in publishing memorials.

As long as it is what they want to say, no matter it is right or not, they should read the book first, anyway, Daming Yourong will not be punished for their words.

It's good to say it right, but it's wrong to say that nothing happened.

Now if the cabinet does not receive dozens of various impeachment memorials a day, they will wonder whether the censors are holding back some big moves.

These words obviously supported Zhu Yi's conjecture, so everyone present looked thoughtful.

Especially Zhu Jian, for him, the matter of the crown prince leaving the cabinet is of great significance to him, and when it is mentioned, he will naturally pay more attention to it.

So, after a brief silence, Zhu Jian seemed to have thought of something, hesitated for a moment, and spoke.

"Everyone, perhaps, the old man can boldly guess the reason why Princess Changde thanked guests behind closed doors."

So, everyone looked at Zhu Jian one after another, only Zhu Yi breathed a sigh of relief.

This group of people is too difficult to lead. He has given so much talk overtly and secretly, but only now has anyone thought of the key point.

Fortunately, Eunuch Shu brought this news before he came, otherwise, he would not even be able to find the big guy in front of him.

What Zhu Yi was thinking, Zhu Jian naturally didn't know, because he thought of it suddenly, so at this moment, his thoughts were obviously still a little confused, so he sorted out his words a little, Zhu Jian said.

"If what the young man said is true, then since the Supreme Emperor has made a move, he will naturally want a result."

"For His Royal Highness, the reputation of loyalty and filial piety is good, but it is false. If His Royal Highness cannot leave the cabinet for a day, and the East Palace cannot prepare the mansion for a day, the position will not be stable. Therefore, the ultimate goal of the Supreme Emperor is to let His Royal Highness leave the cabinet. Beifu."

"The reason why the Ministry of Rites is delaying now is nothing more than to act according to the face of the emperor."

"As for the Son of Heaven, since he agreed to this matter years ago, it means that no matter what the reason is, he always had this plan. However, he is hesitating now, probably due to some fear in his heart."

Zhu Jian's thoughts became more and more fluent, and his words began to be organized.

He didn't say what this fear was, but everyone present knew it well.

"So, if you want His Royal Highness to leave the cabinet as soon as possible, you must first have the public opinion of the courtiers, and second, you must be able to appease the anxiety in the emperor's heart. Only by working together can you succeed."

"Needless to say the former, just like what the young man said just now, His Royal Highness's reputation of loyalty and filial piety has gradually spread, and the court, Chinese and military have begun to pay attention to the affairs of the East Palace again, which can be regarded as more than half."

"However, the latter is difficult. If you want the emperor to suppress the doubts in his heart, you need to convince the emperor that even if the East Palace leaves the cabinet, it will not be a big trend."

"so……"

At this point, it is already obvious.

Everyone present is also a quick-witted person, only a layer of window paper is missing. As far as this is concerned, naturally many people have thought of the joints.

So, Zhang Wei at the side said thoughtfully.

"So, the Supreme Emperor wants to make a fuss? It's best to make the city full of storms and panic, and even the eldest sister, Princess Changde, can't stand it and don't want to be with her?"

If it is explained in this way, then what Princess Changde did now can be explained. First, she quarreled with the Supreme Emperor in Nangong, and then went to Qianqing Palace. After the palace, no one was seen.

Anyone who saw such a prudent and self-protecting appearance would think that Princess Changde wanted to draw a line with Nangong!

As the elder sister of the Supreme Emperor's mother and compatriots, Princess Changde has such an attitude. Doesn't it explain from the side that the Supreme Emperor has already betrayed all relatives?
Such and such, coupled with the loss of Ren Li, Xue Huan and others, and the failure in the turmoil of please An, will definitely make the emperor relax his vigilance.

In this way, if the DPRK and China are still discussing things, then it is really not difficult to push the East Palace out of the cabinet as soon as possible.

After these few words were finished, everyone suddenly felt that things became clearer, but what no one noticed was that Xu Youzhen in the corner still looked thoughtful.

After a while, everyone barely digested the explanation. Then, Jiao Jing glanced at the person next to him, and asked hesitantly.

"My lord, Mr. Zhuge, this explanation is quite reasonable, but, excuse me, until now, we have neither seen Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess nor the Supreme Emperor, so no matter how reasonable it is, it is still just speculation after all. It’s just words, so it’s more appropriate to find a way and continue to inquire about detailed information.”

These words are a bit unsightly, but they are not unreasonable.

However, it's all up to this point, and it's only a step in the door. How could Zhu Yi let things go wrong on Jiao Jing's body.

At that moment, he opened his mouth and said.

"Jiao Concubine's words are wrong. If my guess is true, then no matter what method is used at this time to let the court discover the influence of the Supreme Emperor on us, it will ruin the great affairs of the Supreme Emperor. The reason why the wind refuses to reveal it."

"So, at this time, what we should do is to cooperate with the Supreme Emperor, spread the name of Donggong's loyalty and filial piety, and help Donggong get out of the cabinet as soon as possible to prepare the mansion. This is the right thing to do."

(End of this chapter)