Harem: Luo Chen's Resentment

The closer they got to the New Year Pass, the more irritable Wang Xun became. He had just taught a group of servants a lesson, then angrily entered the study room. Although the study was the same as usual, he could tell at a glance that someone had moved the book. He could not help but be shocked. He twisted a button and revealed a secret compartment in front of the crowd. He panicked at the sight of it. Damn it, the letters he exchanged with Song Xiping were stolen!

Wang Xun rushed to Prime Minister's House, "Foster father, the letter between my son and Song Xiping was stolen."

"Didn't I tell you to burn them all?" Li Jin said in disappointment, his heart sinking. He had kept all the letters that were related to secrets, and the ones in Wang Xun's hands were all ordinary letters. Even if someone reported it to the emperor, it would only mean that he and Song Xiping had connections, and that there were a lot of officials who had connections with each other.

"Foster father, I was afraid that Song Xiping would pinch us so that …" Wang Xun cried with a snot full of tears, the fear on his face was obvious, "Foster father, save your son!"

Li Jin threw the cup on top of him. Seeing him curl up, he knew he was afraid. However, he had personally groomed him personally, and his heart still ached. He personally helped him up. "I'll take care of this matter. In the future, you have to be more honest."

However, Li Jin didn't say it out loud, as he knew that he wouldn't be able to escape the pain this time. Looking at the flattering face of his foster son, although he was angry in his heart, who told him that he would have to hand over everything to him sooner or later, he could only bitterly and sincerely comfort him.

Receiving the Prime Minister's promise, Wang Xun was in a good mood as he hummed a small song and returned home.

In the evening, Hai Jie, who was riding his horse home, saw an arrow outside his house with a letter in it. The letter did not contain anything, but there were a bunch of letters, which were actually letters between Wang Xun and himself. Seeing this, Hai Jie was both excited and worried. He was just worrying about not being able to drag Wang Xun into the water, when someone helped him. However, was the person who delivered the letter an enemy or a friend? Could it be a trap?

When the guards were summoned to inquire, none of them saw clearly who delivered the message.

The next day, at the morning assembly, Hai Jie handed over the letter. He did not say that Wang Xun and Song Xiping were related, he merely stated objectively what had happened.

"Hmph," Qin Muyun's face darkened, and fiercely slammed the table, "Wang Xun, what else do you have to say for yourself?" Although he was questioning Wang Xun, his eyes fell on his body. The contents of the letter was that they had asked each other about the development of the court and the border crossing. If it were to be taken as a small matter, it wouldn't be a big deal. But Qin Muyun deliberately asked in a stern voice if he wanted to destroy Li Jin's might.

The fat Wang Xun immediately crawled out, and sneakily glanced at the Prime Minister, only to discover that he was standing there calmly with something in his heart. Calmly, he said, "Your majesty, this is a slander from a vile person. Yesterday, this subject had been robbed in the study room and reported to the official. Who would have thought that it would fall into the hands of the marshal and even be presented to the emperor? I beg the Emperor to help this subject! "

Hai Jie glanced at Wang Xun, and wanted to say that he had stolen the letters, "Your majesty, these things were all shot at by someone using an arrow at this official's door."

Wang Xun was also unconvinced, and started arguing with Hai Jie, and the officials from his faction also joined the war. Other than Li Jin and the Shangguan Family, the rest of the people in the imperial court were making a ruckus.

Seated on the Dragon Throne, Qin Muyun coldly watched the official who was quarreling endlessly. He did not open his mouth to stop him, but his fingers were instead constantly rubbing the jade.

After a while, "Pa," Qin Muyun slammed the table hard.

The people below hurriedly snapped out of their argument and knelt down to beg the emperor to calm his anger. They were actually thinking how the emperor would handle this matter.

"As an official ordered by the imperial government, Wang Xun colluded with officials on the border and was punished with thirty boards. You don't need to care about matters regarding the Ministry of Rites, go home and rest!" When Qin Muyun said that, he noticed Li Jin's face twitch, his actions was unexpected, Li Jin probably thought that he would take care of this matter.

"Your majesty is wise," Second Master Shangguan praised loudly, while also suppressing those who were prepared to plead for Wang Xun, "However, with the end of the year approaching, who can take on the responsibility of the Ministry of Rites?"

Qin Muyun sighed in his heart, the Shangguan Family members were indeed different!

"Master Luo, he is currently at home leisurely, he has been given a chance to atone for his crimes," said Song Xinan. Although he and Song Xiping were brothers, they had no contact at all. At this time, it was not surprising for him to recommend Luo Tan.

"Yes!" Qin Muyun waved his hand and made a decision, but in his heart he was suspicious, Song Xinan was his man, why did he recommend Luo Tan?

After the assembly, Song Xinan was summoned over. Song Xinan understood the emperor's intentions, so he took out the prepared explanation, which did not arouse his suspicions.

Luo Chen, who was staying in Middle Palace, did not laugh loudly when she heard news of her father's position. However, she ate half a bowl more during lunch time, hence her mood was naturally extremely good. Luo Chen didn't think that the Third Marquis' actions would be so quick. At this moment, Luo Chen was starting to doubt whether or not he was really an idle prince.

As for Song Xinan, they had already decided that if anything happened to Wang Xun, they would push their father to the top, and even arrange for his to go to their maternal grandfather's side. Based on her understanding of Qin Muyun, he would definitely be punished severely this time. Thinking about that, Luo Chen's heart could not help but shiver. Did she really know Qin Muyun that well? Didn't they already exclude him?

Luo Chen who was deep in thought was interrupted by a voice coming from outside. It turned out that the imperial concubine Yao had come. Luo Chen sat up, waiting for her with a big smile on her face, but she didn't dare relax in her heart.

imperial concubine Yao entered the hall and secretly sized Luo Chen up with a smile. It was no wonder that the Third Marquis could still be held tightly in the Emperor's hands, and that she could still attract the emperor's unforgettable thoughts.

Sensing imperial concubine Yao's unfriendly gaze, Luo Chen also looked back. Their gazes met, and they could tell from each other's eyes that they were not going to lose. After which, they looked at each other and smiled. The meaning in their eyes could only be understood within.

"Esteemed Empress, chenqie wants to invite you over to my place today. Father sent some materials over for you to take a look and pick out some that you like."

Luo Chen was surprised for a moment. When did she and imperial concubine Yao get together so easily?

imperial concubine Yao knew that she did not believe him and said rudely, "Sisters from all the palaces have a share. If the empress despises it, just say it!" As she spoke, he prepared to leave.

Since she had already said this, Luo Chen could only agree and follow her to the Fenghua Hall. She gave Lan Er a meaningful look, telling her to watch over the Middle Palace and prevent him from making any small moves.

When they arrived at Fenghua Hall, it was just as imperial concubine Yao had said. Ya Fei, imperial concubine Yan and the others were invited early, and they surrounded the cloth. Luo Chen looked at those ingredients, and after choosing any one of them, she turned and left with the imperial concubine Yan. They stood at the fake mountain and shook their heads, wondering why imperial concubine Yao was doing this today.