When Li De'an and Ying Rong returned to the palace, the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty had learned that the eldest princess had mobilized troops to rebel.

Suddenly there was a tremor and everyone was panicked.

All the ministers left the Yamen in unison and went to the Qinzheng Hall.

There were significantly more guards outside Qinzheng Hall, and the guards were tighter than usual.

Seeing such a battle, the officials became more and more uneasy. It seemed that the emperor also realized that the situation was serious, so he increased the defense here.

After receiving the notification, Prime Minister Pei, who was the head of the hundred officials, was the first to enter the palace and respectfully kowtow to the Holy Ann: "Your Majesty, I heard that the eldest princess suddenly mobilized troops into the city. I wonder what is going on?"

The six ministers, ministers, imperial tutors and officials followed behind him. After kneeling and bowing, they all looked up at the emperor.

Emperor Zhaoming sat alone behind the imperial court, flipping through the memorial in his hand for a long time but unable to read a single word. When he saw civil and military officials from all over the court coming to inquire, he could only suppress his anxiety: "The eldest princess did send troops into the city privately. I That’s the news I just got.”

As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked.

The Minister of Rites was bewildered and asked: "Well done, why does the eldest princess mobilize the troops?"

"Isn't this clear? Wu Zhao deploys troops without authorization, which is considered as treason. The eldest princess is going to rebel!"

"But the eldest princess just got married yesterday. Logically speaking, there is no reason. Is it because of the Sheng family?"

"No matter what the reason is, it is a serious crime to mobilize troops without permission." The Minister of War said eagerly, "Don't forget, the eldest princess has a total of 200,000 troops stationed in the military camp on the outskirts of Beijing! Transfer 10,000 troops into the city It’s just the first step, who can guess what the eldest princess will do next?”

The Minister of War nodded: "Master Chu is right. The top priority is to send an order to the Gyeonggi camp as soon as possible and order them to enter the palace to escort him. Please make a decision as soon as possible."

"Chu Shangshu and Hong Shilang, please be patient." Prime Minister Pei turned his head and looked at them unhurriedly, "The emperor has no reason to issue an edict. You are rushing to rush, but you are making things difficult for the emperor."

"But--"

Prime Minister Pei muttered: "The emperor and the eldest princess are brother and sister. The eldest princess has strong martial arts and excellent tactics. You all can see how many great contributions she has made over the years. In the past, the eldest princess has never acted arrogantly. Today, It’s definitely not easy to commit rebellion, so it’s important to understand the reason.”

Chu Shangshu retorted: "The Prime Minister believes in the loyalty of the eldest princess and is sure that she will not conspire against her. However, the fact is that the Qingluan Army has indeed been stationed outside Donghua Gate, and there is a possibility of attacking at any time."

"How could it be possible for thousands of soldiers and horses to attack the palace?" Prime Minister Pei obviously didn't believe it. He turned to look at Emperor Zhaoming and said respectfully, "Before I came to Qinzheng Palace, I asked someone whether the place where the Qingluan Army was stationed was still there. Being outside the second palace gate, far away from the target position of the arrow tower, is enough to prove that the eldest princess has no intention of forcing the palace. "

When the other ministers heard this, they felt it made sense and nodded involuntarily.

To enter Qianqing Gate from Donghua Gate, you have to pass through the archery tower. A mere few thousand soldiers and horses, no matter how powerful they are, cannot withstand the power of thousands of arrows.

As long as they dare to take a step forward, the arrows from the tower will turn them into hedgehogs.

If the eldest princess really wants to rebel, she can't just mobilize so many people, but directly 200,000 troops pour in like a tide. Wouldn't it be faster and more powerful?

"The important point now is not whether the Qingluan Army will force the palace, but why did the eldest princess suddenly rebel?" Chu Shangshu was impatient, and quickly changed the topic back to express his loyalty to the emperor, "I thought that although the eldest princess is the emperor's sister, she has always been She has always been loyal, but after all, the eldest princess has soldiers and horses at her disposal. If she really develops a disobedient heart, Your Majesty, the consequences will be disastrous. "

What Prime Minister Pei said was reasonable, and Minister Chu was also worried.

The others fell silent for a moment and all looked at the emperor.

"I was shocked when I heard the news." Emperor Zhaoming was sitting behind the court case, his face as dark as water, with an angry expression. "I sent someone out to ask, and learned that it was actually the wedding night last night. Duke Sheng Jing'an poisoned Donghuang's wine in order to make Donghuang accept his wife and concubine. He also forced Donghuang to accept his concubine, and even said that this was my will. Wantlessly instigating the relationship between me and Donghuang... it is simply nonsense, treacherous, and you must be punished for your crimes! "

As soon as the words fell, the air in Qinzheng Hall plummeted.

The expressions of the ministers changed one after another.

"Duke Zhenguo poisoned the eldest princess's wine?" Prime Minister Pei was shocked, "How dare he...how dare he? Is Sheng Jing'an possessed by a demon? Why did he do this?"

The Minister of Rites frowned: "Sheng Jing'an successfully inherited the title of Duke, all thanks to the eldest princess's meritorious service and the emperor's grace. The emperor gave him the eldest princess in marriage as a sign of respect for the late old Duke. Sheng Jing'an unexpectedly He is so rebellious and has no imperial authority. Do you really think that the Duke’s government is so powerful?”

Seeing the sudden change in the direction of the wind, Chu Shangshu quickly knelt down and begged: "Your Majesty, if the poisoning is true, then Sheng Jing'an is a treasonous person and deserves death! I dare you, Your Majesty, to immediately issue an order to arrest the Duke of Guomen and put them in prison. The eldest princess gives an explanation!”

The Minister of Rites knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I second your proposal!"

The Minister of Civil Affairs and the Minister knelt down together: "I second the proposal!"

The old Taifu never spoke.

Seeing everyone kneeling down, he spoke slowly: "Your Majesty, should we arrange for two imperial doctors with superb medical skills to go out of the palace to detoxify the eldest princess? As long as the eldest princess is detoxified, the eldest princess will continue to believe that the emperor treats her There is a deep brother-sister relationship, and punishing the Sheng family is also the best explanation for the eldest princess. "

Everyone nodded as if they had suddenly realized something: "The Grand Tutor is thoughtful. Detoxifying the princess is the most important thing, so that the princess can see the emperor's great grace and feel the emperor's trust and respect for her."

"You are right, my dear ministers." Emperor Zhaoming nodded, "Come here——"

"Your Majesty! Your Majesty!" Li De'an hurried in and knelt on the ground with a plop, "This slave deserves to die, Your Majesty!"

Emperor Zhaoming's heart sank, and an ominous premonition came over him. He tightened his hand holding the memorial: "Didn't I ask you to go and pass on the imperial edict?"

Ying Rong stepped into the palace and knelt down without saying a word: "I am incompetent."

Emperor Zhaoming's face turned pale.

Li Dean held up the brocade box with both hands: "The princess ordered people to surround the Chu family. The Qingluan Army searched the Chu family inside and out like locusts passing through the border-"

"Eunuch Li, what did you say?" Minister Chu looked at him in disbelief, "The princess searched the Chu family? May I ask which Chu family?"

"It's your mansion, Lord Chu." Li Dean lowered his eyes, "The princess said that Minister Chu was corrupt and withheld military pay, and led people to search the minister's mansion, and... cut off the eldest son's hand..."

Minister Chu's eyes went dark and he fell to the ground immediately.

"Minister Chu! Minister Chu!"

"Lord Chu, wake up!"

The Qinzheng Hall was in chaos.

The important officials in the court who were usually majestic and powerful were pale and terrified at this time.

The princess was really cruel and ruthless. She actually cut off the hand of the eldest son of the Chu family. Why did she do this?

Emperor Zhaoming's legs were weak and he could hardly stand up.

A chill ran up my spine from my feet.

Yan Donghuang was crazy, she was really crazy.

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