0p0 Chapter 242 The Tacit Understanding between the Emperor and the Empress
Chapter 242 The Tacit Understanding between the Emperor and the Empress
Shen Zhiyao was about to answer when the Queen spoke first, "Your Majesty, Jin Shuyi's words were a little extreme, but they are understandable. She was just trying to protect me. If Your Majesty insists on punishing her, why not punish her to come to Fengyi Palace every day to accompany me to copy Buddhist scriptures? That will temper her temper."
In fact, Bo Muxi didn't really want to punish Shen Zhiyao, but he didn't want to be criticized after punishing a bunch of people.
Being blocked by the Queen, he looked at Shen Zhiyao: "Jin Shuyi, are you convinced?"
"Your Majesty is wise, and your Majesty is virtuous. I spoke inappropriately, and I am willing to accept the punishment. I thank your Majesty for his grace, and also thank your Majesty for her grace." Shen Zhiyao bowed.
"Okay, Jin Shuyi, then you should accompany the Queen more often for me." Bo Muxi said with a smile.
"Yes, I will definitely live up to your grace." Shen Zhiyao responded obediently.
Everyone looked at each other. It seemed that Jin Shuyi was punished, but also that she was not.
This made the people present think more.
The more I think about it, the more I feel that Shen Zhiyao is a ruthless person. Given the Queen's protective personality, Shen Zhiyao really made a fortune from this bet.
Shen Zhiyao is now holding the emperor's thigh with her right hand, and her left hand is even tightly holding the queen's thigh. How can this man fall?
At this moment, everyone pretended to be well-behaved and kind on the surface, but they were extremely jealous in their hearts and cursed Shen Zhiyao in their hearts.
But no matter how much they cursed, who wouldn't admire them sincerely? They wanted to cling to the emperor and the empress, but they were never given the chance.
"Okay, after I deal with it today, no one in the harem can make trouble about this matter again. If I hear anyone gossiping about it again, I will double the punishment." Bo Muxi said.
What else did the crowd dare to say? They knelt down and responded.
"Okay, we've been making a fuss for such a long time and I'm tired. You guys can leave first. I have something to say to the Queen." Bo Muxi waved his hand.
Everyone bowed again and then left one after another.
"Queen, I do have my own difficulties. I am sorry that you have been wronged this time." Bo Muxi patted the Queen's hand.
The queen was rarely angry, so Bo Muxi had to coax her.
"But what happened in the previous dynasty?" the queen asked the emperor.
In fact, Bo Muxi had already discussed countermeasures with Ping Xuanhou, Shen Li and others, and arranged a careful plan, just waiting to catch the turtle in the jar.
After all, it involves a rebellion against the royal family. In order to protect the emperor's reputation, these treacherous ministers have to be allowed to launch a rebellion first. This is one reason.
Prince Rui has old subordinates in the Imperial Guards, the Imperial Guards, and the three barracks stationed outside the capital. Some are in the open, while some are lurking very deeply. They have to show up one by one before they can be wiped out in one fell swoop. This is the second reason.
Considering that the queen was pregnant and afraid that she would worry too much, they kept it a secret.
But Bo Muxi knew that at this point, there were some things he could no longer hide from the queen.
Bo Muxi looked at the queen with a complicated expression, and his heart was filled with emotion.
As the legitimate son, no matter whether it was a boy or a girl, he had to witness a coup d'état in his mother's womb.
"Queen, I won't avoid you anymore. I have just dealt with those in the palace, and now I will have to settle accounts with those in the court..." Bo Muxi sighed.
The queen understood: "But Prince Rui..."
This is a state affair as well as the Emperor's family affair, and it's not easy for the Empress to say anything.
"Well. After this period of testing, I have also gotten a good idea of the civil servants. Next, it's time to try the military generals." Bo Muxi said.
"Okay, since it has come to this, I will accompany you." The queen smiled calmly.
"I left a loophole for them and watched them slip through it coldly. When the day comes to close the net, Queen, please accompany me to entertain those old ministers." Bo Muxi said with a smile.
"Well, I guess that's what I should do." The queen was so smart that she immediately understood that among the rebels there were old ministers who had helped the emperor win the throne!
Thinking of this, the queen held the emperor's arm considerately and comforted him: "Your Majesty, there are some people in this world who just can't wait and can't sit still. It's not that you are not good enough, but that they are not worthy."
The Queen's actions and words reminded the Emperor of the time when they had worked hard together. His heart was filled with infinite warmth, and he said with a smile, "The Queen is not feeling well. When the banquet is held that day, I will select a concubine of sufficient status and bring her with me so that I can take care of her."
"I will obey your Majesty." The queen smiled sweetly, and the previous unpleasantness was over.
There is no question of hurting the feelings of two people who have no love for each other. As long as the cooperative relationship does not collapse, the relationship between them will not collapse.
"Then let me guess, which one do you want to take with you?" Bo Muxi narrowed his eyes, pretended to think for a moment, and asked with a smile: "Is it Concubine Zhuang?"
The Queen blinked her phoenix eyes and replied, "Your Majesty understands my thoughts. I should have taken Concubine Zhuang with me. But unfortunately, she has been in a bad mood recently. I want her to rest for a few more days and worry less, so I will take...Jin Shuyi with me..."
After hearing this, Bo Muxi laughed out loud: "The Queen is really... just spoil her! I am also curious sometimes. When she first entered the palace, she didn't seem to be very close to you. How come you two can be so close now?"
"Instead of asking me, Your Majesty, you might as well ask yourself first. What is so good about Jin Shuyi that makes you always think about her and never dislike her?" said the Queen with a smile.
The two smiled at each other, but stopped discussing the topic.
These two people really know each other so well that it's as if they have already established a "brotherly" relationship.
At this time, in Prince Rui’s mansion, three people were also making intensive plans.
"Your Highness, are the candidates for replacement of the Imperial Guards and the Imperial Guards ready?" asked Prime Minister Hu.
“Don’t worry. I have already made arrangements in advance. They are all loyal warriors. The connections have also been established. They can change guards as soon as I give the order.” Prince Rui said with a smile.
"This is secondary. The most important thing is, where are the three military camps stationed outside the capital city?" asked Prince Xiang.
"That's even less of a problem. Several princes already have strong opinions about the 'Enfeoffment Order'. I have already united with several princes to take control of these camps in advance, and then replace the main generals..." Prince Rui was confident.
"It seems that our chance of success in this operation will not be less than 70%." Prime Minister Hu thought.
"Alas, the Prime Minister is too conservative. In my opinion, there is at least an 80% chance of winning, or even as high as 90%." Prince Rui said with a smile.
"Now it seems that the only variable may be with Ping Xuanhou and Shen Li. Ping Xuanhou has led troops for many years, and there are many old subordinates in the capital city. His prestige in the army is very high."
"And Shen Li has a large army and plenty of food and grass, and he is in his prime. If he alarms them, I'm afraid..." Prime Minister Hu was still very worried.
"Speaking of this, Prime Minister, you don't have to worry too much. I have sent people to keep an eye on these two people all the time. Marquis Pingxuan has been worrying too much about the Queen's affairs and has been sick for many days and has not left the house. In order to avoid suspicion, the old guy has never received any of his old subordinates who came to visit him." Prince Xiang said with a smile.
"As for Shen Li... hundreds of thousands of troops from the Jinfeng Kingdom have been stationed at the border, how dare he leave easily? According to our spies, Shen Li led light cavalry to attack the enemy's food supplies, and there have been frequent reports of victory." Prince Xiang added.
"Hahaha, Shen Li is busy killing enemies on the front line. How can he pay attention to what is happening in the capital city? After the matter is done, we must lure Shen Li back to the capital as soon as possible and kill him." Prince Rui said with a sinister smile.