The First Empress - Chapter 152

Chapter 152 Commendation
As expected, Ji Zhuhua looked at Lan Zhenglin and said, “Since Prime minister feels that what I have said is correct, then I will let Prime minister’s beloved daughter go to the people to experience the suffering. This is the way of the concubines, so as not to be misled by others and think that I and Bu Jieyu have worked hard for me.”

Hearing this, Lan Zhenglin couldn’t help but sweat profusely. He wiped his hands and knelt down repeatedly. If he went outside the palace to give alms, he might be assassinated. The joints inside understood immediately.

‘”This old minister thought that the Empress’ previous actions were indeed a small punishment. There’s nothing wrong with asking her to give alms outside. However … she hasn’t changed her mistake yet. It would be better if the Empress grounded her.” Lan Zhenglin was truly unable to ride a tiger. Today’s situation was completely out of his control. He glanced at Huiqi. Huiqi lowered his eyelids slightly, as if he didn’t care about anything.

Lan Zhenglin looked at Ji Zhuhua again. Ji Zhuhua had a mocking smile on his face. Lan Zhenglin couldn’t help but kowtow repeatedly. At the same time, he saw Mu Qianzhi and Linglong standing behind him. Although their expressions were different, their minds were abnormally united.

After returning to the palace, Linglong hinted that the details of the assassination were inseparable from Lan Zhenglin. She had already told Huiqi that Lan Zhenglin’s family’s servant, Lan Minghai, had committed suicide after being captured. Huiqi was immediately enraged, which was why he had this scene.

Everyone looked at Lan Zhenglin happily. Only Hui Qi was as calm as an old monk. His eyes, nose, nose, and heart seemed to be completely out of the question.

Actually, Lan Zhenglin knew better than anyone else that begging for help was better than begging for help. He simply said, “Your Highness, Lan Zhaoyuan should let you properly train in the harem. The harem women are high-grade virtuous women. Your Highness’s mansion is full of kindness and prestige, so she will definitely train a good dog woman.” At this point, he unwillingly waved his sleeves.

Ji Zhuhua smiled and said, “This is it.”

Before everyone could react, Ji Zhuhua’s expression became harsh. He pointed at Lan Zhenglin and said, “This palace has tolerated you for a long time. Although Lan Zaifu is the founding elder, you are only trying to make things difficult for your daughter and this palace. There are no major family and country issues in your eyes. You have been tirelessly grasping this palace and Bu Jieyu’s hands.” Reaching out, he patted the handle of the chair beside his hand heavily. “You should know the principle of being considerate and pushing yourself to others. Naturally, you don’t want your daughter to take risks with her body. Could it be that this palace has a heart of stone? Do you want Bu Jieyu to take risks with her body?” “This palace tells you, Lan Zaifu, for the sake of your three dynasties’ elders, this palace has turned this matter into a compromise. If Lan Zaifu refuses to change, this palace can only tell Your Majesty that you have made mistakes over the years.”

Lan Zhenglin had always thought that Ji Zhuhua was easy to talk to, but he didn’t expect that Ji Zhuhua was already prepared to impeach him, which made him even more restless.

Linglong smiled and said, “Lord Zaifu, why are you trembling like this? “Since it’s something I can do, I’m sure Sister Zhao Yuan can do it as well. When I gave out the alms, everyone was gloating that I wouldn’t come back if something went wrong. It’s a pity that I’m a woman with a good life, but I came back safely. Actually, half of the things here are thanks to you, Lan Zaifu …”

At this point, Lan Zhenglin felt even more scared. He knew that dogs that could bite people usually didn’t show their teeth. For example, a woman like Linglong could always control the overall situation with just one or two sentences. Naturally, she didn’t dare to speak nonsense. Before she thought about the countermeasures, she had been carefully thinking about how to retaliate.

“Not just, not just.” The situation was already in a mess. It was already very easy to punish Lan Zhenglin. Linglong wanted to incite the officials around her to rush forward, but at this moment, Huiqi cleared his throat and thawed his throat, causing everyone’s hearts to fall into their mouths.

A look of disappointment flashed across Ji Zhuhua’s face.

Linglong only felt that Huiqi would not grasp the opportunity. But then again, Linglong knew that Huiqi was not confident enough to take off Lan Zhenglin’s black gauze hat.

Lan Zhenglin wasn’t really afraid either. When one person had a large group to deal with another person, that person wasn’t usually very afraid. Linglong looked at Lan Zhenglin and wondered what this fat fellow was thinking. Was he thinking about how he would fight back after losing, or was he thinking about coming back and directly attacking them?

“Prime Minister Lan is old,” he said, Huiqi turned to look at Lan Zhenglin. Actually, Lan Zhenglin was really old, Lan Zhenglin couldn’t see that face, but faintly white hair came out one by one from the green silk. When he heard that “you’re old after all”, his heart beat violently. He immediately knelt down and said, “This lowly official is strong. Although Lianpo is old, after all, he can still break three bows and arrows with one hand. This lowly official asks Your Majesty to think twice.”

The thing he was most afraid of was undoubtedly “returning to his field”. If he was a farmer who had nothing to do all day long and kept all kinds of flowers and fish, then even if his ideals and ambitions were gone, there would not be a single bit left.

“Since Lord Zaifu is old and strong, it’s fine,” Hui Qi said. ‘”However, today’s matter really disappointed me. People’s hearts are full of flesh. I think that what Bu Jieyu can do is probably something that I can also do. But Lord Zhaofu has a reason to refuse, so I have the right to close my eyes.”

Saying this in front of so many people, Lan Zhenglin’s face was naturally not hanging. Linglong couldn’t help but smile, but she was wondering why the Emperor didn’t take this opportunity to shake Lan Zhenglin’s official position and status. He had to let him do whatever he wanted. However, Huiqi always had his own plans, so Linglong naturally didn’t understand.

However, Linglong no longer wanted to.

Lan Zhenglin was indeed a smart person. After hearing Huiqi’s words, he kowtowed to Huiqi repeatedly. “Your Majesty, this lowly official thinks that what Bu Jieyu did is of great benefit to the present generation. Not only is it a good thing to carry forward the past and open up the future, but it is also a wonderful thing that no one has ever done before. I should be rewarded.”

Hui Qi sneered. Linglong was already used to seeing the wind and rudder like this. She didn’t think so. The Empress smiled and said, “Since the Prime Minister said so, then I would like to ask the Prime Minister how to reward such a big thing.”

“The woman from the harem only likes golden pearls and precious jades.” Lan Zhenglin had just opened his mouth when he was interrupted by Linglong. “How can the prime minister and the assistant be generalized? I don’t like jades at all. Rather than giving jades to me, it’s better to exchange them for scattered silver so that ordinary people can have a mouthful of porridge.”

Hui Qi looked at Linglong and rewarded her, “You have your heart set on the world. Alright, Lan Zaifu. Now that the treasury is empty, if you want to reward me, it’s up to Lord Zaifu …”

Lan Zhenglin could only admit that he was unlucky today. Ji Zhu Hua’s watery azure porcelain face flashed with his eyes. He thought that if he didn’t reward Ling Long today, he would have to admit a series of suppression incidents earlier. He knelt down and said, “I still have gold and silver in my house. Since the Empress has already said that gold and silver are exchanged for broken copper, then I will naturally exchange for it.”

“How many do you have?” Ji Zhuhua asked.

Lan Zhenglin looked at Huiqi and said awkwardly, “But I beg you to be honest. This old minister only has 200,000 taels of coffin books. This time, I can still bring them out for the sake of the common people.” After saying that, seeing that Huiqi’s expression did not change, Huiqi nodded slightly and said, “Just 200,000 taels. If Prime minister has really made up his mind, I will send Yu Lin Lang to the mansion to get the money today.”

“This old official will never say anything. The Emperor just needs to send someone to this old official’s mansion.” Lan Zhenglin breathed a sigh of relief. Huiqi also breathed a sigh of relief. Although there was no blade light or sword shadow in the competition just now, the Empress’s back was wet with sweat. Looking at Linglong, Linglong naturally lowered her head timidly.

Although today’s matter was not satisfactory, he finally pulled out his tooth from the tiger’s mouth and took this opportunity to suppress Lan Sou Yu. It was really a good thing to kill two birds with one stone.

Linglong hurriedly thanked him. After thanking him, Huiqi waved his wide-robed sleeve and said, “Get up. Go to your palace and listen to the reward. However, these snowflakes and silver are naturally not yours. In the end, they will still be sent to the people.”

Linglong was so happy. She didn’t care whose money was it. She just wanted more. Right now, silver wasn’t important. What was important was whether someone was generous or not. What was important was whether someone was willing to send the money to the people without being satisfied with their own money.

Thinking of this, Linglong felt much better. After thanking him, she left.

Hui Qi looked at Lan Zhenglin and said, “Zaifu did a good thing today. He won’t build a Grade Seven Buddha Pagoda. I will bring people to Zaifu’s mansion today.”

Lan Zhenglin slightly kowtowed. Ji Zhuhua gently caged his sleeves and said, “Since Prime Minister has said that your daughter is fine in the palace, I will naturally take care of her. What do you think of Prime Minister?” He knew that the current situation was stronger than others. If he said the word “no” that was half an irregularity, it would naturally be a thunderclap. He could only nod his head repeatedly. “I hope the Empress will take care of him more.”

Ji Zhuhua sneered, “This palace will definitely not tolerate this. Lord Zaifu, please rest assured. This palace has always been unfriendly. Now that things have come to this point, this palace may as well tell Lan Zaifu that your daughter has been very obedient recently.”

“It’s all thanks to Imperial Concubine Lai’s good discipline.” Lan Zhenglin no longer struggled with his momentary anger and swallowed his anger as he retreated.

Not long after, the news of Banshi Linglong returning to the court had already spread throughout the six palaces. The concubines could not help but come over in groups to flatter her and give her gifts. Linglong kept all of them.