stern wife

Chapter 377

Empress Zhan has been in the palace for many years. Although she is not allowed to engage in politics, she has heard of some things. In fact, she has also heard of this word. Bad breath.

Her heart suddenly lifted.

If food and grass were lost, the two younger brothers, who were already guilty of serious crimes, would definitely have to die after returning.

If it was a little later, those common people would never let them go.

After thinking about it, no matter what the situation is, it is extremely dangerous.

The original good plan suddenly turned into a dilemma, but if she didn't go, when would her father and two younger brothers have a chance to stand up?

Empress Zhan said unwillingly:

"Since the food and grass are so important, Your Majesty... His Majesty should send more people to escort them together?"

Zhu Lianxi nodded and said:

"That's true, but if you encounter robbers, my queen, would those people protect the food and grass first, or protect the two uncles first?"

Empress Zhan was immediately stopped by his question.

Indeed, no matter who finally protected her, her two younger brothers would not end well.

If she protects the grain and grass, her two younger brothers who are not protected will be killed by the robbers, but if she protects the two younger brothers, if there is no grain and grass, she will still be given to death by His Majesty.

If it were someone else, His Majesty might be lenient, but unfortunately, both of her younger brothers were at fault, and if they were wrong, His Majesty would let them go.

Zhu Lianxi sighed again, and said very sincerely:
"It's not that I don't want to help the two uncles and my grandfather's family, it's just that the road ahead is full of crises, so I don't feel relieved. However, if the queen insists on letting the two uncles go, I will not disobey the queen's wishes."

With that said, he stood up, made a gesture to leave, and said goodbye:
"I'm going to find my father and tell him about this matter."

"Wait!"

Empress Zhan quickly stopped him, her face turned pale and she said:
"No It's because the queen mother didn't think carefully. You're right. It's not a good idea, so let's forget it."

The joy on her face when they first met had completely disappeared, replaced by fear and anxiety.

There are plenty of opportunities, but her two younger brothers have only one life, and she will never risk their lives.

The corners of Zhu Lianxi's lips hooked slightly, but his face was full of regret and said:

"That's all right. Queen Mother, don't be discouraged. Our Zhan family will definitely have another chance to make a comeback."

Empress Zhan rubbed her forehead, forced a smile and said:
"Yes, opportunities will always come again..."

Seeing her gloomy expression, Zhu Lianxi said tactfully:

"Then I'll take my leave first, please rest well, mother."

All the court officials objected in unison, and members of the Pei family, Wu, Pei Yutong, Pei Yuxuan and Pei Yanhe also disagreed.

However, their reasons for disapproval were completely different from those of the courtiers. The courtiers felt that Pei Xiaoran did not have the ability to deliver food, while these few were worried about the dangers their own treasures would encounter on the road.

Pei Yuxuan's face was gloomy, his tone was rare tough, and he said coldly:

"Now that there is a disaster in the north, the robbers on the road must have been sharpening their knives long ago, waiting to slaughter the fat sheep passing by. I know you are very skilled in martial arts, but most of those robbers are desperate and vicious. As a human being, killing people is like cutting grass with a scythe without blinking an eye, so dangerous, I will never allow you to go!"

Pei Yutong also frowned, and said softly:
"Xiaoran, the third brother is right. This mission is really too dangerous. It is completely different from the last time you escorted His Royal Highness Li Wang. I also think...you'd better not go."

Wu Shi was wiping tears and had no time to speak for now.

Pei Yanhe has always been a sister-in-law, he always looks up to his sister and obeys orders, but at this time he also frowned slightly, saying:
"How about I go into the palace and tell the emperor not to let Xiaoran go?"

Pei Xiaoran gave Pei Yanhe a slanted look, and said in his heart, oh, I can't think of it, her fourth brother is so courageous.

She said coolly:

"Now anyone who dares to object to this matter, as the Holy Majesty said, they will all be punished severely for the crime of disrespecting the decree."

Pei Yanhe asked:
"What is the crime of disobedience?"

Pei Xiaoran said:

"Capital crimes, to deal with them more seriously means that there is a possibility of killing the nine clans."

Pei Yanhe stared round his eyes and stopped talking.

As expected by Pei Xiaoran, those courtiers were really old-fashioned again, and began to kneel outside the hall.

They are also smart, and no longer speak out against it. They just kneel anyway, and everyone understands what it means.

However, a soft-hearted person can't be the emperor's seat. Emperor Chixuan should eat, drink, and go to court, and he didn't take this matter to heart at all.

No matter how powerful those courtiers are, it's impossible for them not to do their own duties, right?

But what Pei Xiaoran didn't expect was that her family would be so opposed.

She thought that after going through the incident of escorting King Li, her family would feel more at ease with her, but she didn't expect that there was still nothing less to worry about.

Pei Xiaoran pondered for a while, and then said carefully:

"Mother, second sister, third brother, fourth brother, I know you don't let me go, it's for my own good, but—"

Pei Yuxuan slapped the table and said in a deep voice:
"No buts!"

Pei Xiaoran sighed, but did not stop, and continued:
"Do you know why the Holy Majesty chose me to deliver food instead of selecting all the civil and military officials? This is because, in His Majesty's mind, I am more worthy of his trust and reliance than the civil and military officials." , if I or my family members reject this matter, wouldn’t it be a disappointment to His Majesty’s trust and reliance?”

After a pause, she added:
"Besides, this matter has already been rumored. If you refuse, it will be tantamount to embarrassing the Holy Majesty. At that time, it will not be me who will take the risk alone, but our whole family will suffer. Therefore, we have not regretted this matter for a long time. There's room."

Seeing that Pei Yuxuan's eyes were cold and his thin lips moved slightly, as if he wanted to say something more, Pei Xiaoran hurriedly said again:
"But you don't have to worry too much. It's not that I haven't considered the situation that the third brother said. Therefore, for my own safety, I specifically ask the Holy One to bring my five masters and my fourth brother by my side. Protect me well, the Holy Majesty has already agreed."

With such a big incident, Pei Xiaoran knew that he could not hide it from his family, so he asked Emperor Chixuan for instructions.

Emperor Chixuan also knew that this matter was dangerous, so he agreed without thinking about it, and sent an extra [-] experts to protect her safety.

Pei Yanhe, who was suddenly named, was surprised, and pointed at himself with an unbelievable expression on his face:
"I?"

(End of this chapter)