Surprise! I emptied the emperor's private treasury before exile

Chapter 347 Accusation

Chu Ci: Is this simply a case of an old-fashioned man trying to smooth things over?

As it happened, the old fox's words touched the emperor's heart.

The emperor nodded slightly, thought for a moment and said, "What the Prime Minister said makes sense. But how should the specific proportions be divided? Do you have any good ideas?"

The ministers began to offer suggestions again...

But this time it’s not so easy to reach an agreement. You say this proposal and he says that.

Another person made another suggestion.

Then, completely deny it and make new suggestions.

This went on and on. I don't know if the emperor was annoyed or not, but Chu Ci felt extremely bored.

She started yawning continuously, her eyes gradually became blurred, and her head began to move noisily like a chicken pecking at rice.

In the end, she simply fell asleep while blatantly pulling Fan Jingrui's sleeve, and even snored slightly.

The slight snoring sound was particularly clear during a moment of silence, causing several ministers nearby to glance sideways, but they could not speak out to criticize due to the presence of the emperor.

However, the more Chu Ci slept without any scruples, the more attention he attracted, and he seemed particularly out of place in the serious and tense atmosphere of the court.

The ministers who were originally arguing fiercely would look at her from time to time, with helplessness and a bit of anger in their eyes.

Finally, even Prince Li couldn't stand it anymore. He frowned at Mr. Fan and said in a low voice, "I don't think there will be any results in a short time. This stalemate is not a solution. How about you and your family go back first?"

Go back first? Then the initiative won't be in my hands anymore, right?

Thinking of this, Chu Ci shuddered and his sleepiness disappeared instantly.

She immediately stood up straight, her eyes became firm and bright, and she said loudly: "You can go back, but I need to make one thing clear. This concerns my life. No matter how the corn is distributed, I have the final right of supervision and the right to order changes."

"After all, the distribution of corn seeds this time concerns the livelihoods of many people. This princess cannot sit idly by."

"If there is any injustice or unreasonableness in the distribution process, this princess will definitely step forward and correct it. I hope Your Majesty and the gentlemen will agree."

In an instant, the expressions of the officials in the Imperial Study, including the Emperor, changed suddenly, as if they had eaten something extremely disgusting, with expressions of disgust and dissatisfaction appearing on their faces.

Yu Zhen, who had suffered a loss at the hands of Chu Ci and his wife before, was the first to jump out.

Pointing at Chu Ci, he shouted, "Princess Yixin, don't push your luck! The affairs of the court have always been decided by the ministers of the court and the emperor. How can we allow a woman like you to act so presumptuous here!"

As soon as the words came out, they immediately received support from many people: "Princess, such important matters will be decided by the court. Your request is really too much!"

An elderly minister stepped forward, cupped his hands and said, "My Lady, the affairs of the court are complicated and involve the foundation of the country, and many factors must be considered. Although you have good intentions, such decisions should still be left to the court officials and the emperor to decide. It is inappropriate for you to make such a rash request."

Compared with simple accusations, the accusations made by the older ministers from the moral high ground are more in line with the mentality of these people.

Immediately, another minister stood up, with a serious face, and said, "Yes, Princess. The court has its own rules and regulations. The distribution of corn seeds is an important matter that concerns the people's livelihood and the foundation of the country. It should be discussed and decided by ministers who are experienced and well-versed in the national conditions."

"As a woman, you should observe the virtues of a woman, take care of your husband and children in the inner house, and do not interfere too much in the affairs of the court, otherwise it will violate the etiquette and break the rules."

Chu Ci was burning with rage, thinking to himself: I have been stabbed in the back twice today, if I continue to endure it, I will be a living bastard.

Her eyebrows were raised, and she shouted angrily, "It was women like me who discovered that corn is edible and cultivated it to this level. I have put a lot of effort into the matter of corn. Now that the distribution of seeds is related to the livelihood of the people, how can I just ignore it?"

Her eyebrows were raised, and she shouted angrily, "It was women like me who discovered that corn is edible and cultivated it to this level. I have put a lot of effort into the matter of corn. Now that the distribution of seeds is related to the livelihood of the people, how can I just ignore it?"

"Princess, even so, the affairs of the court have their own rules, and it is always against etiquette for women to interfere." At this time, the Minister of Rites, who had fallen into trouble twice because of Chu Ci, finally couldn't help but stood up.

Perhaps because he had personally experienced the destructive power of Chu Ci, his accusations this time were much milder.

"Your achievements are obvious to all. You discovered that corn is edible and promoted its cultivation, which is indeed a great achievement."

"However, the ancestral rituals and laws have been passed down for a long time and cannot be easily abandoned."

"It is against ancient teachings for women to participate in politics. It is likely to cause chaos and may lead to many disputes and troubles. I hope the princess will put the overall situation first and not insist on doing so. The court will properly handle the distribution of corn seeds and will weigh the pros and cons of all parties to ensure the welfare of the people."

Chu Ci snorted coldly: "Don't just say useless things, you also know why this princess is in urgent need of merit."

"Cause and effect, cause and effect. Everything in this world has its own cause and effect. If, because of your incompetence, it affects this princess, it's fine, but if it affects the reputation of the emperor and the country, who among you can bear the responsibility for this crime?"

"This princess just wants to do her part to ensure that this matter is properly handled, but you are obstructing me in every way. What is your intention?"

As soon as Chu Ci made such an accusation, the ministers who were arguing fell silent instantly. They all looked nervous and looked at each other.

The entire imperial study was in total silence, so quiet that one could almost hear everyone's nervous heartbeats.

Even the Minister of Rites, who had just angrily accused Chu Ci, lowered his head and dared not say another word.

The air seemed to freeze, and the heavy atmosphere made it difficult to breathe.

The emperor, in particular, had an extremely gloomy face, as if covered with dark clouds, so dark that it seemed as if water was about to drip out of it.

Prince Li secretly thought that this was not good and felt extremely regretful.

He originally simply thought that it was not a good idea for Chu Ci to sleep in the court, and gave some advice out of kindness, but he did not expect that things would become so out of control.

Unfortunately, the prince was not far away, his face flushed with anxiety, and he kept gesturing to him for help, as if to say, "Uncle, please think of a solution quickly, what should I do?"

Prince Li knew very well that this matter was instigated by him, and considering the favor owed to the Crown Prince, he could not stay out of it no matter what.

So, he coughed fakely, cleared his throat, stepped forward, and said, "Your Majesty, can you please listen to what I have to say?"

The emperor frowned, and although he was filled with anger, he had to give some face to Prince Li, the clan leader, in front of so many people. He suppressed his anger and said, "Uncle Wang, you can say whatever you want."