bookcurios Chapter 418: The Deposed Consort
Chapter 418: The Deposed Consort
At this moment, Mi Lingjun was already extremely terrified.
She lunged onto the high platform, trying to grab the Empress's legs and beg for mercy.
After all, it wasn't easy to get to this point, so why did the Empress send her back so easily?
However, the Empress's gaze towards Mi Lingjun at this moment was filled with disgust.
The Empress frowned and sighed helplessly.
She reached out and touched Mi Lingjun's head.
He said in a regretful voice, "You, girl, are good in every way, but your ambition is just too great."
"Your ambition has left me with no choice but to kick you out now, for your own good."
After saying these words, the Empress flicked her sleeves.
After leaving the main hall, only Mi Lingjun remained kneeling in front of it.
Even though Mi Lingjun is now pleading with the Empress in a humble manner.
However, in the end, the Empress did not agree to Mi Lingjun's request and still sent her away.
After everyone learned that Mi Lingjun had been sent away by the Empress, rumors began to circulate again.
"Who knows what the Crown Princess might have done behind the scenes."
"That's right. If it weren't for the Crown Princess, how could Mi Lingjun have been kicked out so quickly?"
"Perhaps this Lin Rusi is actually a vixen!"
……
For some reason, rumors started circulating that Lin Rusi was a witch.
Moreover, this rumor spread like wildfire, quickly reaching the entire palace.
When the rumors began to circulate, the emperor and his entourage had already heard about them.
Li Jingyang's expression, in particular, became exceptionally unpleasant.
However, Lin Rusi, who was still in her postpartum period, was protected by Li Jingyang with an airtight shield.
Of course, they were unaware that Mi Lingjun had been expelled from the palace.
Little did she know that she herself had already been rumored to be a witch.
"I've been staying in my bedroom for the past few days, and it's been so boring."
Lin Rusi, bored out of her mind, grabbed Li Jingyang's hand and played with it.
Li Jingyang then held Lin Rusi in his arms and kissed her forehead affectionately.
After all, Li Jingyang simply cannot release Lin Rusi now.
Outside the palace, the people were still spreading all sorts of rumors.
If Lin Rusi were to hear this, it would likely have a negative impact on her health.
"How about we go on a spring outing once Asi is feeling better?"
With Li Jingyang's promise, Lin Rusi immediately perked up.
"That's wonderful! It feels like it's been ages since I left the palace! Oh dear, what should I prepare for the spring outing!"
Lin Rusi happily sat up and started planning what she needed to prepare for going out.
"I need to get some clothes for Changning... and some food too. Oh dear, maybe I should bring a few more palace maids and guards..."
Seeing Lin Rusi like this, Li Jingyang felt an extraordinary sense of happiness.
In an instant, all those messy things were left behind.
"Don't rush, Asi has plenty of time. We'll prepare slowly."
Li Jingyang watched Lin Rusi rummaging through the bed and found her exceptionally adorable.
However, how could Lin Rusi stay idle?
After all, he had been lying in bed for several days.
"Oh, please let me move around a bit. Lying on this bed, I feel like I've become more upright."
Lin Rusi smiled happily as she looked at Li Jingyang in front of her.
Li Jingyang agreed and sat quietly beside her, watching.
……
To Li Jingyang's surprise, the rumor spread incredibly fast.
And unexpectedly, that rumor eventually became even more exaggerated.
Some people even went so far as to say that Lin Rusi was a reincarnation of a demon.
They said Lin Rusi was here to disrupt the court.
Even more extreme, some have said they directly demanded that the emperor punish Lin Rusi.
The emperor had just started his morning court session that day.
Before I could say more than a few words, I heard someone make a suggestion.
"Your Majesty, a rumor has been circulating in the palace these past few days, saying that the current Crown Princess is a demon who is bringing disaster to the court!"
As soon as the minister spoke, the crowd below erupted in a commotion.
For a moment, all the ministers were whispering and discussing this issue.
The emperor, unfazed, rested his forehead on his hand and looked down at the group of ministers below.
The minister who made the proposal saw that things had turned out exactly as he had predicted.
Only then did he slowly speak and continue to suggest to the emperor, "Your Majesty, let the Crown Prince depose the Crown Princess directly! We cannot allow this evil spirit to wreak havoc on the court!"
Unexpectedly, the minister's words were immediately echoed by the other ministers.
"Your Majesty, please see the truth!"
"Yes, how can His Majesty tolerate such a wicked person running rampant in the palace!"
"Your Majesty! We cannot fail to distinguish right from wrong!"
……
The ministers' contradictory remarks caused the emperor to frown in exasperation.
But soon, the emperor turned his attention to Li Jingyang, who was standing to the side.
He wanted to see how Li Jingyang would handle the situation.
At this moment, Li Jingyang neither immediately objected nor accepted the offer.
Instead, he stared at the ministers in front of him without saying a word.
But seeing Li Jingyang remain silent only emboldened the ministers.
"Your Highness, you spend every day with the Crown Princess, you should understand better whether she is truly a demon!"
"Judging from the Crown Prince's expression, he probably agrees!"
"We must eliminate this monster no matter what!"
……
The ministers below became even more impassioned.
But seeing the chaotic scene in the court, the emperor sighed helplessly.
We can't let these ministers continue to act recklessly; what kind of situation will this create?
Therefore, the emperor then asked Li Jingyang, who was standing in front of him.
"Jingyang, I am now handing the decision over to you. You shall judge this matter."
Upon hearing the emperor's words, the ministers became even more confused.
It seems the emperor had no intention of managing this matter at all.
However, the emperor only wanted to know what Li Jingyang was thinking.
But at that moment, Li Jingyang curled his lips into a particularly wicked smile.
He simply pointed to the minister who had made the suggestion earlier.
"Minister Liu, Minister Li, Lord Wang, Lord Luo, and Lord Zhang."
Li Jingyang softly read out the names of these adults.
This instantly silenced the still chaotic ministers.
Because these adults were at the forefront of the charge.
The loudest slander came from their mouths.
They were exceptionally fierce when they attacked Lin Rusi.
Now it's as quiet as a chick.
"If I remember correctly, these officials embezzle and accept bribes of several hundred thousand taels of silver every year."
Li Jingyang's words stunned the ministers.
They looked at each other, and for a moment they didn't say a word.