NFBE Chapter 79 The Grand Gift from Consort Fucha 1 79
Chapter 79 The Grand Gift from Consort Fucha 1 79
News of Yue Xing'a's lawsuit against his father, Longkodo, reached the inner palace, but the others showed little reaction.
But when Zhu Xi solemnly informed the Empress Dowager of this news...
The Empress Dowager's expression changed drastically, and she knocked over her teacup. This Longkodo was her former lover.
For the Empress Dowager, Longkodo was not only a court official, but also her former lover.
Despite the Empress Dowager's remorse for Longkodo's actions in helping his sister, Consort Tong, consolidate her power...
He harbored resentment over being deceived into entering the palace.
However, deep down, the Empress Dowager still harbored some affection for Longkodo.
Moreover, over the years, many matters concerning the Empress Dowager have been handled by Longkodo.
Longkodo was the Empress Dowager's biggest spy in the court.
If Longkodo falls, the Empress Dowager will have lost an arm, which is naturally not what she wants to see.
The Empress Dowager frowned, her sharp gaze fixed on Zhu Xi. After a moment of silence, she slowly spoke:
"Make arrangements for His Majesty to dine at Shou Kang Palace tonight."
His tone was firm and unquestionable, clearly indicating that he had made up his mind to personally discuss the matter with the emperor and strive to save Longkodo.
The Empress Dowager was well aware of the Emperor's fear of Longkodo, but in this matter she had no choice but to oppose him.
She must protect Longkodo.
Zhu Xi accepted the order and quickly arrived at the Hall of Mental Cultivation to meet the chubby orange.
Big Fat Orange naturally knew why the Empress Dowager had summoned him; he was determined to get rid of Longkodo.
Although this disrupted the original plan, the opportunity was too good to miss.
If you miss this opportunity, you might not get another chance like it.
Although it is extremely disrespectful for a son to accuse his father, it is more convincing.
He had previously wanted to eliminate Nian Gengyao first because Shilan's increasingly arrogant behavior in the harem displeased him.
After Shilan lost her memory, her personality changed drastically, and her actions became more and more in line with his wishes.
This made it difficult for him to decide what to do with Nian Gengyao.
Now is not the time to deal with Nian Gengyao.
The main reason he didn't deal with Longkodo in the past was because he was wary of the Empress Dowager.
But ever since she realized the Empress's true colors, the Empress Dowager pleaded for her time and time again.
After they valued the Ulanara family, which was merely a distant relative, more than their own son, they...
His affection for the Empress Dowager was waning.
He must seize this excellent opportunity to plead with his father.
Longkodo must die; even the Empress Dowager's pleas are in vain.
He saw Zhu Xi come to invite him to dine at the Empress Dowager's Shou Kang Palace.
The chubby orange cat didn't even lift its eyelids, and said expressionlessly:
"I am currently preoccupied with state affairs and have no time to go and have a meal with my mother. I hope my mother will understand."
After saying that, he casually waved his hand, signaling to Su Peisheng beside him to send Zhu Xi away.
Seeing this, Zhu Xi felt somewhat helpless, but could only obey orders.
He slowly turned around and returned to Shou Kang Palace to report to the Empress Dowager.
When the Empress Dowager heard what Zhu Xi had brought back, she was so angry that her face turned ashen.
They gripped the handkerchief tightly in their hands.
"Well, this emperor has really grown too powerful now."
They won't even give me face!
Zhu Xi quickly offered words of comfort: "Empress Dowager, please calm down. Perhaps the Emperor is truly preoccupied with the heavy workload of state affairs."
I can't get away right now.
"Hmph!" The Empress Dowager snorted coldly, a hint of dissatisfaction and resentment flashing in her eyes.
"How could I not know what he was thinking?"
Back then, Longkodo was incredibly kind to my mother and me.
If it weren't for his help, we wouldn't be in this situation today.
But this emperor, how could he be so ungrateful!
At this point, the Empress Dowager's face was full of anger, and her cheeks were slightly flushed with rage.
"After all, he wasn't raised by me. If he were my fourteenth son, how could he be so disobedient to me?"
After pacing back and forth in the Shou Kang Palace several times, the Empress Dowager finally made up her mind.
Since the Emperor refuses to come, I will personally go to the Hall of Mental Cultivation to see him!
The Empress Dowager tidied her clothes, and, supported by Zhu Xi, prepared to go to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Upon arriving outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, the Empress Dowager sent someone in to announce her arrival.
Big Fat Orange was reviewing memorials when he heard Su Peisheng's report.
His face instantly darkened; he knew the Empress Dowager had come to plead for Longkodo.
This strengthened his resolve to get rid of Longkodo and made him even more dissatisfied with the Empress Dowager.
If this old woman can never be of one mind with him, then it's better if he has no mother at all.
Seeing the Empress Dowager enter, the chubby orange cat, despite its displeasure, put down its pen.
Come out and bow to the Empress Dowager
"Your son greets His Majesty the Empress."
The Empress Dowager didn't even glance at him, but walked straight to the chair and sat down.
"The Emperor is quite carefree. I couldn't persuade you to come, so I had to come myself."
The chubby orange said, "I was indeed busy with government affairs just now, please forgive me, Your Majesty."
The Empress Dowager sneered: "Your Majesty, do not try to fob me off with such words."
"Longkodo has been kind to my son and me, why do you insist on killing him?"
The emperor was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Empress Mother, I am only thinking of the well-being of the Qing Dynasty."
Longkodo has been forming cliques and wielding excessive power in recent years, threatening the stability of the court.
The Empress Dowager softened her expression and began to appeal to people's emotions.
"This Longkodo is your uncle. If it weren't for your uncle, how could you have ascended the throne smoothly back then?"
Hearing this, the big orange cat became even more dissatisfied, as if his throne had been illegitimately obtained.
“Empress Mother, in my heart nothing is more important than the country and its people.”
The Empress Dowager was so angry that she trembled all over. She pointed at the Emperor and said, "The Emperor has grown too powerful now and doesn't even listen to me anymore."
Do you think that getting rid of Longkodo will allow you to secure your throne?
Your actions will only discourage people.
The emperor frowned slightly, but did not back down:
“Your Majesty, I know you cherish old friendships.”
However, as long as Longkodo remained in power, the court would descend into chaos and corruption.
The ministers only know how to curry favor with him, and have no thought of serving the country. Your Majesty, I must rectify the court with swift and decisive measures.
The Empress Dowager was furious but laughed: "Very well, the Emperor is indeed heartless."
"Then I will tell the Emperor today that if he touches Longkodo, I will not let this go unpunished."
Big Fat Orange thought to himself, "As expected, in the Empress Dowager's heart, I am the least important one."
Whether it's the fourteenth prince, the Ulanara family, or Longkodo, they are all more important than me.
Since that's the case, Mother Empress, please don't blame me for not showing any maternal affection.
Although the chubby orange was annoyed, it still replied respectfully:
“Your Majesty, I respect you, but this matter concerns the very foundation of the Qing Dynasty, and I will not back down.”
I hope that Your Majesty will not interfere in this matter any further, lest it damage our mother-son relationship.
The Empress Dowager said, "You're afraid that people will call you mean-spirited, ungrateful, heartless, and ruthless."
"Today, Yue Xing'a has defied the world by accusing his father as his son. If I spare Longkodo..."
That's what it means to be unable to explain to the world.
The chubby orange cat paused for a moment and then lowered its voice.
"To be honest, the Empress Dowager pleaded so much for Longkodo..."
Is he ultimately thinking of my reputation?
Or is there some other ulterior motive at play?
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager's heart trembled, and her eyes flickered with panic. She quickly retorted:
"Your Majesty, what are you saying? Everything I've done is for your own good. How can you say I have any selfish motives?"
Big Fat Orange sneered, "Empress Mother, Father is the Emperor, how dare you treat him like this?"
The Empress Dowager was horrified. "Emperor...you..."
The chubby orange-haired son was very curious, wondering whether the Fourteenth Prince or Longkodo was more important in the Empress's heart.
Is the Ulanara family more important, or Longkodo?
The Empress Dowager was speechless for a moment, her face turning pale and then flushed. After a long while, she slowly said:
"Your Majesty, do not listen to the slander of petty men. My relationship with Longkodo is merely that of old friends, and I have not done anything improper."
As for the Fourteenth Prince, he is your own brother. Without Yinzhuo and Wenxian...
Naturally, I hope you and your fourteenth brother will be friendly and respectful, supporting each other.
The chubby orange cat pressed on, saying, "Your Majesty, you don't need to lie to me. I saw you and Longkodo with my own eyes when I was a child..."
The Empress Dowager sat back down in her chair with a thud, a hint of despair flashing in her eyes.
The chubby orange cat cried out, "Empress Dowager, Longkodo must die!"
The Empress Dowager's tears fell as she looked at the chubby orange.
After a moment of silence, the chubby orange tree said, “Empress Dowager, Longkodo is corrupt and has formed cliques. If he doesn’t die, the court will not be at peace.”
But for the sake of my mother, I can grant him a complete corpse, preserving his final dignity.”
The Empress Dowager knew that there was no way to reverse the situation, and tears streamed down her face.
"Enough, enough. Since the Emperor has made up his mind, I will not insist any further."
I only hope that the emperor will not regret his actions today.
After speaking, the Empress Dowager closed her eyes, as if she had lost all vitality.
Seeing the Empress Dowager's expression, the chubby orange-haired man felt a mix of emotions. He silently turned back to process the memorials.
After a moment of silence, the Empress Dowager, supporting Zhu Xi, slowly left the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
The Empress Dowager's uncharacteristic departure from the Hall of Mental Cultivation naturally attracted the attention of those with ulterior motives.
The news eventually reached Zhen Huan's ears at Suiyu Pavilion. Ever since Zhen Huan learned the Empress's true colors...
Zhen Huan also paid more attention to the Empress Dowager, the Empress's backer.
Only when the Empress Dowager is gone can she bring down the Empress to avenge her daughter and the former Ling Rong.
Zhen Huan quickly had Xiao Yunzi find out the reason for the Empress Dowager's loss of composure.
Zhen Huan was puzzled as to why the Empress Dowager was pleading for Longkodo.
But as long as the Empress Dowager is unhappy, Zhen Huan is happy.
Moreover, the Empress Dowager is now getting old, and if she is often angry and impatient, she probably won't live much longer.
Unfortunately, she has temporarily fallen out of favor and is therefore unable to meet the Emperor.
In this palace, people fawn over the powerful and bully the weak, and she couldn't find a reliable person to send a letter back to the Zhen family to her father.
Zhen Huan had a plan in mind, but she couldn't make a single move, and she was truly restless and unable to eat or sleep.
Suddenly, a familiar flute melody drifted from outside the Broken Jade Pavilion, and Zhen Huan's heart stirred.
Zhen Huan summoned Huan Bi to hold the lamp, and the two of them followed the sound of the flute out of Suiyu Pavilion.
Zhen Huan, along with Consort Wan, had not been gone long.
Prince Guo stood under the tree, holding a long flute, bathed in moonlight, looking like an immortal.
Zhen Huan's eyes were filled with surprise, and she said softly:
"So it was the Prince here."
Prince Guo quickly tucked his flute into his waistband and asked hesitantly, "How are you now?"
With a forlorn expression, Zhen Huan said, "At this time of year, the west wind rolls up the curtains, and naturally, one is thinner than a yellow flower."
Prince Guo: "Does Consort Wan have to be so distant with me?"
I imagine you must have been very sad these past few days, it's a pity...
It's a pity that Xiao Wang can't help you; Xiao Wang has always considered you a close friend.
I hope everything goes well for you and that you won't be bothered by trivial matters.
Zhen Huan's heart stirred. "I know the prince is doing this for me, but if the prince has frequent contact with my personal maid..."
"If this gets out, it will not benefit the prince himself."
Prince Guo chuckled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Consort Wan."
After a long conversation, Zhen Huan subtly brought up her predicament!
Prince Guo, upon hearing the music, understood the implied meaning and agreed to the matter.