Daughter of aristocratic family

Chapter 503 Turmoil
After a few days, it was the Mid-Autumn Festival, which was also Zhao Wangshu's birthday. Zhao Wangshu was pregnant and it was inconvenient for him to go out, so Yun Hao made some arrangements in the mansion.

At night, when the moon was at its highest point in the sky, after coaxing little Yun Yu to sleep, Yun Hao helped Zhao Wangshu to go to the back garden. The garden had already been carefully decorated by Yun Hao like a fairyland.

Lanterns are hung high and colorful silks are fluttering, which makes the place even warmer and more romantic under the watery moonlight.

In the pond, dozens of colorful lotus lanterns are floating on the water.

On the stone table in the pavilion, there are moon cakes, fresh fruits and a pot of freshly brewed osmanthus tea, the fragrance is overflowing and mouth-watering.

Yun Hao carefully helped Zhao Wangshu sit down and put a gauze cloak on her to protect her from the cold night.

"Wangshu, happy birthday and happy Mid-Autumn Festival." Yun Hao hugged her from behind and spoke softly in her ear.

"Thank you." Zhao Wangshu leaned in his arms. "How should I reward you for taking so much trouble?"

"Wait until you give birth, then reward me well." Yun Hao touched her belly and gently bit her earlobe, causing Zhao Wangshu's delicate body to tremble slightly.

"You, you sit down, don't bother me." Zhao Wangshu broke free from his embrace, took his hand, and asked him to sit down beside him, "I want to eat grapes, you peel them."

Yun Hao smiled dotingly, obediently picked up a grape, carefully peeled the skin one by one, and handed the crystal clear flesh to Zhao Wangshu's lips.

"Is it sweet?" Yun Hao's eyes were full of tenderness.

The sweet juice melted in his mouth. Zhao Wangshu smiled and nodded, "It's very sweet. You should try it too."

As she spoke, she also peeled a grape and put it to Yun Hao's mouth.

At this time, a melodious piano sound came. Zhao Wangshu listened for a while and said, "I don't think I have heard this song before. What is the name of the song?"

"What Night Is This?" Yun Hao replied.

Zhao Wangshu's eyes flickered slightly, "Preparing for the Chu, three stars are in the window. What night is it, and why do you see such a charming person? My dear, what is this charming person? Could the name of the song come from this?"

"The one who understands me is my wife." Yun Hao took her hand and interlocked their fingers.

The two of them snuggled together, listening to the melodious piano music, and enjoying this beautiful moonlit night.

It was not until Zhao Wangshu felt sleepy that Yun Hao helped her back to her room and asked the maids to help her wash and fall asleep. Then he went to the study in front to see Zhong Sheng.

"My lord, there is a secret report from the palace that His Majesty was choked by a mooncake while appreciating the moon with Concubine Li. Although His Majesty coughed out the crumbs, he also coughed up blood, which triggered a cough." Zhong Sheng said.

"Coughing up blood again?" Yun Hao frowned. The last time the emperor vomited blood, he lured Prince Rong out and killed him. This time, he wants to lure Prince Zuo out?

"Sir, after the imperial physician's diagnosis, he believes that your majesty's coughing up blood is serious. It is the result of years of overwork. In addition, the weather has turned cooler in recent days and he accidentally caught a cold. His condition is quite serious and he needs to rest for some time." Zhong Sheng continued.

"Rest again?" Yun Hao's mouth twitched slightly, and he was amused by the anger.

Did the emperor think that since he succeeded last time, he could just copy the same method and succeed again this time?

"Sir, what should we do next?" Zhong Sheng asked.

Yun Hao thought for a while and said, "You should immediately arrange for people to closely monitor the movements in the palace and the movements of Prince Zuo. Copy down the medical records and prescriptions written by the imperial physician. I want to review them."

Zhong Sheng nodded in agreement and turned to leave, but was stopped by Yun Hao: "Also, keep an eye on Lipin's movements."

"Yes, sir." Zhong Sheng took the order and left.

Yun Hao picked up the jade ball on the table and turned it in his palm. The next day, the emperor did not miss the morning court and still sat on the dragon throne, which surprised the ministers who knew that he had invited the imperial physician last night.

"Your Majesty, I want to impeach General Hao." Censor Jiang failed to harm Hao last time, so he made a comeback this time.

"Imperial Censor Jiang, why do you want to impeach General Hao?" The emperor's voice was a little hoarse, and it was obvious that the mooncake crumbs had hurt his throat.

"Your Majesty, I have solid evidence that General Hao has been secretly communicating with the enemy country and intends to rebel. This is a crime of great disrespect. I implore Your Majesty to investigate this matter carefully and punish him severely!" Censor Jiang looked solemn, holding a letter in both hands.

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar in the court.

Hao Shi, a great general with great military achievements, was accused of such a serious crime, and all the ministers were shocked.

The emperor's face showed no emotion at all. He just glanced at Censor Jiang calmly, then turned to Hao Shi, "General, what do you want to say?"

Hao Shi stepped out of the line, knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I have a clear conscience. This secret letter must have been forged by someone with the intention of framing me. I am willing to guarantee with my own life that I have never colluded with the enemy country!"

The emperor took the letter from the eunuch, read it, and looked up at Censor Jiang. "Censor Jiang, you should know that falsely accusing an important official is a serious crime. Are you absolutely sure that everything in this letter is true?"

"I guarantee with my life that the contents of this letter are absolutely true. After much investigation, I learned that General Hao had secret dealings with foreign countries. The letter details their transactions and conspiracies. The evidence is solid and irrefutable." Censor Jiang's words were confident and he also guaranteed with his life.

Inside the hall, the atmosphere suddenly became heavy, as if the air had frozen.

All the ministers thought that the emperor should have Hao Shi arrested and interrogated, but the emperor said, "It is difficult to tell the authenticity of the letter, and it is too rash to judge the general based on a secret letter."

Upon hearing this, Censor Jiang's face changed slightly. Just as he was about to speak, the emperor said, "But this matter concerns the safety of the country and cannot be taken lightly. Where is the Dali Temple Minister?"

"I'm here." Gu Zhen was overwhelmed. The matter of Prince Zuo had not been investigated yet, and now he had to investigate the matter of General Hao Shi. He was going to be very busy.

"You will personally try the case and make sure to find out the truth without any omissions. Hao Shi will temporarily take back his military power and return home to await trial. You are not allowed to leave the capital without permission." The emperor didn't care whether he was busy or not.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Gu Zhen took the case reluctantly.

Hao Shi kowtowed to express his gratitude: "I obey your order and thank your Majesty for your grace." After that, he stood up and returned to the group of generals.

The emperor's eyes fell on Jiang Yushi again, and his tone was a little more warning: "Jiang Yushi, since you have made a solemn oath, I will believe you this time. But remember, if there is no evidence, you will bear the consequences if you falsely accuse Zhongliang."

Censor Jiang bowed and said firmly, "I would never dare to deceive Your Majesty."

The emperor asked about a few more state affairs and then announced the end of the court session.

The ministers left the hall, each wondering how this turmoil would end.

That night, Censor Jiang quietly sneaked into the Prince's Mansion through a secret passage to meet Prince Zuo, "Your Highness, what if Gu Zhen finds out that the letter was forged by me?"

"Lord Jiang, you worry too much." Prince Zuo sneered, "You know, since I dare to make such a plan, I must have a perfect plan. No matter how smart Gu Zhen is, he is just a chess piece on my chessboard."

Censor Jiang hurriedly complimented, "Your Majesty is wise."

Prince Zuo asked Censor Jiang to impeach Hao Shi. In addition to dealing with Hao Shi and taking away his military power, he also wanted to make Gu Zhen too busy to keep investigating him.

The most important thing is to divert the emperor's attention and confuse the emperor, so that it will be easier for him to act.

(End of this chapter)