Not to mention that Zhao Yuanlang and others kept crying out for injustice when they were taken away, Emperor An's face also looked extremely ugly.
He was simply fed up with the Lu family.
They have repeatedly provoked the court and targeted Xiao Yan every time. He has let them go several times, but the Lu family still does not know how to restrain themselves. Does Lu Chongyuan really think that he dare not touch them, or does he think that the Lu family can still cover the sky with one hand in the capital like before?
Did he think that the emperor was a fool?!
After watching the Zhao family members being dragged away, Cao Dejiang took a half step forward and said:
"Your Majesty, let's not talk about other things for now. The Zhao family's entry into the palace today and the death of the Fourth Prince's wife are obviously suspicious. They previously caused a big disturbance in the Privy Council and alarmed many people. If we can't find out what happened today as soon as possible, it may cause panic among the people."
Cui Lin was of course happy to see the Lu family in trouble. Unlike Cao Dejiang, who spoke in a fair manner, he went straight to the Lu family.
"What Lord Cao said is true. These people are too bold. They killed the prince's wife without authorization and even murdered her in public. If Princess Xiangning hadn't happened to meet Madam Zhao, no one would have known about this incident. However, I used to think that General Zhao was a rough and rude general, but I didn't expect him to be so conceited."
Emperor An sneered when he heard this: "Zhao Yuanlang? How could he have such a meticulous calculation? It's obvious that someone is giving the Zhao family advice!"
As he spoke, he looked at Wu Huai: "Where's Lu Yin?"
Wu Huai said quickly: "In Jingzhao Prefecture, I am afraid of accidents, so I asked someone to watch him."
Emperor An: "Did he say who was colluding with Prince Cheng?"
Wu Huai shook his head: "No, he just said that Guo's death was unjust, and he was not the one who made peace with Prince Cheng."
"Lu Yin said that ever since he was sent back to the Lu family by His Majesty, the Lu family has treated him humiliatingly and harshly, and he almost died several times. He wanted to ask Lu Langling to let him return to his biological parents, but Lu Langling said nothing and even allowed the young men in the mansion to abuse him."
"When Madam Rongguo gave birth, her child was replaced by someone else, but Guo didn't give birth at that time. Lu Yin thought that he was forcibly taken away and separated from his parents for many years. He felt that he was an innocent victim and should not bear the blame from the Lu family, so he wanted to secretly investigate his identity."
"Who would have thought that after this investigation, he would find that all the clues related to his life seemed to have been deliberately erased, and he could not find any trace at all."
Feng Qiuli frowned and said, "The matter of Prince Cheng has long been settled. Lu Yin is of no use. Logically, since His Majesty did not pursue the matter and let him go back to the Lu family, the Lu family should have sent him away. Why did they keep him in the mansion and humiliate him? Moreover, why would someone deliberately erase all traces of the past of such an insignificant person?"
"Why else? I feel guilty."
Cui Lin sneered at the side: "Who took Lu Yin away back then? Others don't know, so don't his biological parents know? The Lu family is guilty of their crimes, so they have to wipe the slate clean."
"The Lu family has repeatedly deceived the emperor and colluded with the Zhao family. What do they think of Your Majesty?"
Emperor An already hated the Lu family to the extreme, and as his anger rose, his eyes were filled with frost.
"Yu Yanfeng, bring people to surround the Zhao family and investigate for me. I want to see what they are trying to do."
"Also the Lu family, spread the word that Lu Chongyuan will enter the palace immediately!"
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The poison in Mrs. Zhao's body was suppressed. Although her life was saved, she remained in a coma.
Emperor An ordered people to temporarily place him in the palace and make a decision after the affairs of the Zhao family were clarified.
The Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple continued to investigate the case of the Fourth Prince's wife, and also asked them to handle the affairs of the Zhao family. After everything was explained, the others left, and Emperor An left Tang Ning alone: "Go back and tell Xiao Yan to come to the palace to see me."
Tang Ning pursed her lips and said nothing.
Emperor An frowned: "Didn't you hear what I said?"
Tang Ning raised her head with red eyes: "Why did His Majesty ask my brother to come to the palace? Are you investigating the Lu family again?"
"How outrageous!" Emperor An scolded.
Tang Ning's face turned pale, but he stood firm and didn't retreat: "Your Majesty knows that my brother and the Lu family have been fighting to the death for a long time. In order to eliminate the aristocratic family for you, he has become a thorn in the eyes of those people who want to get rid of him as soon as possible."
"Last time, you forced him to give in on the grain tax case and let Lu Zhao take care of it. My brother accepted it. Even though he became a joke in the court, he never resented you. He only said that Your Majesty had a choice and had no other choice. But this time, do you want to do the same thing as last time?"
"Song Tangning!"
Andi slammed his hands on the chair, his face full of anger at being offended.
Eunuch Feng stood aside and felt his legs go weak. He wished he could shut this girl up.
But Tang Ning still had red eyes and refused to retreat: "I don't know what you are thinking, but my brother's life is also his life."
"You have been soft-hearted towards the Lu family. Even the Zhao family knows that you indulge the Lu family. No matter what happens, the Lu family will cover it. That's why they dared to kill the Fourth Prince's wife and commit murder in the street. But Your Majesty, my brother doesn't have the confidence."
"He is born inferior to others because of his disability. He risked his life to serve Your Majesty, but all he got was a eunuch abusing his power. He only relied on your trust, but you didn't trust him. No matter who said something slanderous, it would make you suspicious."
The little girl spoke with a bit of resentment, unwillingness and grievance, and when she glared at Emperor An, she was like a newborn calf, tearing his inner and outer dignity apart.
"Your Majesty is well aware of my brother's methods. Once he enters the palace to take over the cases of the Zhao and Lu families, he will definitely investigate thoroughly. The Lu family has gone to great lengths to cover up something that must not be a small matter. Perhaps after the investigation, confiscating the family property and exterminating the clan will be considered a light punishment. Your Majesty, are you sure you want my brother to investigate?"
“How dare you!!”
Emperor An's face turned dark with anger, as if his inner secret had been exposed. In a rage, he grabbed the brush washer in front of him and smashed it down.
Tang Ning didn't move. The brush fell on her shoulder, causing her to stagger and almost fall.
The little girl's face turned pale with pain, and Eunuch Feng was on the verge of collapse.
He regretted getting on this pirate ship a thousand times, and wished he could hold Tang Ning's hand and stop her from speaking again.
How come such a nice girl has a big mouth?
Eunuch Feng stepped forward quickly and said, "Your Majesty, calm down. Your Majesty, calm down. Princess Xiangning did not mean to offend Your Majesty."
"Master Xiao's injuries are indeed still serious. Even Imperial Physician Jiang said that he still needs to rest. In addition, you have also asked Lord He and his men to take over the affairs of the Zhao family. The Privy Council is currently at the center of controversy due to the death of the Fourth Prince's wife. It is a good thing that Master Xiao does not intervene, so that outsiders will not accuse you of favoritism."
After he finished speaking quickly, he turned towards Song Tangning.
"Princess Xiangning, His Majesty asked Governor Xiao to investigate the case because he is trusting him. Look at the whole capital, how many people can offend His Majesty with words like Governor Xiao, and His Majesty has not yet investigated?"
"I know you are unhappy with what happened today, but Your Majesty has also been deceived. The affairs of the court are not as simple as you think. If Your Majesty really did not trust Governor Xiao, you would have sent someone to capture Governor Xiao after the incident today. Why would you send me and the imperial physician over?"
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