The fool has become a spirit, and she can speak

She dared not tell a lie. To tell a lie in front of the shrewd Wan Lianxing would be like digging her own grave. Zhong Siyu did not get what she wanted by going against Wan Lianxing.

"Since the Queen goes to Jiaomanlou at night, then tell me what Jiaomanlou is!"

"It's... it's a place where scholars and writers go to get drunk."

"A place where scholars and poets go to get drunk! Humph... I've already been there, so why doesn't the Queen need to be euphemistic? Why not just say it's a brothel!"

I knew it would be like this. Zhong Siyu knelt on the ground and said, "I am guilty. Jiaomanlou is indeed a brothel. I dare not hide it."

"My queen is really out of her depth! She is not satisfied with drinking in a restaurant, but actually goes to a filthy place like a brothel. What else can they do there except prostitution? As a queen, if you are seen by others, can you still keep your reputation? Where do you put my face!"

"I know my crime, Your Majesty, please punish me!"

"You don't even have any excuses?"

"I am wrong, I am wrong, I have nothing to say, please punish me, Your Majesty."

"Okay, since you know you are wrong and admit it, then I will grant your wish." Wan Lianxing thought for a long time before speaking coldly: "Queen, go to Lingchen Temple to reflect on yourself. If you don't reflect thoroughly enough, you will not be allowed to return to the palace."

Zhong Siyu was struck by lightning. She was shocked and panicked. It took her a long time to react to Wan Lianxing's words.

Is the emperor going to drive her out of the palace? Zhong Siyu's heart has fallen to the bottom. She lives in silence. If she makes a mistake, she will leave the palace. Is she really going to live in a temple with green lamps in the future?

Her body was shaking slightly, and her thoughts were running wildly and uncontrollably.

The old housekeeper was worried about these two people. He was afraid that Wan Lianxing would become a bachelor again, and he felt sorry for Zhong Siyu who was helpless, so he stood up and pleaded for Zhong Siyu, "Your Majesty, isn't the punishment too severe? This is the first time the Queen has made a mistake, so you should be treated leniently!"

"Do you think I punished the queen too much?" If no one pleaded for him, Wan Lianxing could still suppress his anger, but it was different if someone pleaded for him. He was furious and wanted to hit someone, but fortunately he was still rational. He said angrily, "Look at who the queen and others are who are visiting the brothel! One is the queen I begged for, one is the princess I begged for, one is the prince's consort of Prince Pang's mansion, and the other is the general's wife from the Sha family. Look at them, which one is an ordinary person. It's fine for officials in the court to be greedy for places of pleasure, as long as they don't go too far, I will turn a blind eye to it, but the queen has taken the lead in visiting brothels to seek excitement. Is this a good trend? Since ancient times, who has ever heard of women visiting brothels? Ridiculous!"

The old housekeeper was speechless. The queen was also speechless. How could she be instigated by others? She could go anywhere, but what kind of brothel was she visiting? If this got out, it was hard to say what kind of impact it would have.

Wan Lianxing's blood boiled and his face turned pale. He sighed, "Send the queen away tonight and tell everyone that the queen volunteered to go to Lingchen Temple to pray for the soldiers of the three armies for a month."

When she heard that it would last for a month, Zhong Siyu was overjoyed. It turned out that she could still come back. She thought that the emperor was going to drive her out of the palace and not let her come back.

In fact, she didn't want to leave the palace for even a single day. She didn't dare to plead for her mistake, nor did she dare to go against the emperor's wishes. She could only say that she was leaving and go pack up her things.

Wan Lianxing was angry and punished Zhong Siyu, so he would not stay in Wanshou Palace for long. He walked in front with big strides, and the old butler jogged behind him.

What happened? The secret guards who protected Zhong Siyu have returned and reported the truth. Zhong Siyu did go to the brothel, but that was instigated by Shang Xi and Shi Hongjiao. In Jiaomanlou, the queen did not drink and have fun. Instead, when she saw Ge Dongqing, she gave him some advice. That's why Ge Dongqing came to the palace crying and apologized.

Thinking of this, the old housekeeper wanted to say a few more good words for Zhong Siyu, but before he could open his mouth, he heard Wan Lianxing giving him another order, "Go to Prince Pang's mansion and convey my decree to punish the Crown Prince's wife by confining her to her house for a month and asking her to make 2,000 pairs of cloth shoes for the soldiers at the border."

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince's Consort doesn't know how to sew, but can she make shoes?"

"Hmph, I am too kind. I asked her and Bai Qian to come to the palace to have some free time. Oh, I shouldn't have been soft-hearted. I originally asked them to come to the palace to accompany the Queen, but they took the Queen out for a drink, and even took her to a filthy place like a brothel. They are so bold. Don't they dislike sewing? This time I will let them do their best. Go to the Qian Mansion later and ask Bai Qian to make 2,000 pairs of cloth shoes."

The emperor is the emperor. Not only is his management lenient, but his punishments are also extremely severe.

The old butler shook his head helplessly, but still rushed to Prince Pang's palace overnight.

Prince Pang's mansion was very lively, especially the courtyard of Master Wan and Madam Wan.

Shang Xi staggered to the yard of the two old people. The whole family was there, including Cheng Youning.

Seeing Shang Xi coming back, Cheng Youning showed joy on her face and whispered, "Mom, why did you just come back? My grandma has asked about you several times."

Although Cheng Youning is young, she can see that her mother is clumsy and has been embarrassed in front of her grandmother recently. She is afraid that her mother will be scolded if she comes back late, so she has not returned to the Prince's Mansion yet.

Shang Xi was drunk and had no idea what his son was thinking. When he mentioned Madam Wan who made things difficult for him every day, Shang Xi was not afraid at all. She was not so obedient at ordinary times, and now after drinking, she became even more lawless.

She pulled Cheng Youning aside and asked, "Where's your father?"

"Looking after grandpa in the inner room."

"You go in with your mother."

Cheng Youning covered his nose with his hands and said with some disdain: "Mom, you reek of alcohol, you should go back and rest."

"Mom has something to say!"

"Mom, if it's not important, just tell me tomorrow. If you call my grandma over, you'll probably get scolded for your behavior!"

Shang Xi raised her eyebrows and let out a breath of dissatisfaction: "Your grandma is such a person. She always says that she comes from a famous family. Are people from such a rich family so mean? Those words said by your grandma... Tsk tsk tsk, it's just too much. She can say whatever hurts my heart. My mother's heart has been pierced by her for a long time. If she verbally attacks me again, I will not serve you anymore. I will pack up and leave!"

Cheng Youning glanced back nervously, fearing that his sleeping grandmother would get up again after hearing what his mother said.

Cheng Youning was worried about Shang Xi, and he supported his mother who was unsteady on her feet, and whispered, "Mom, you are drunk, let me help you go back to bed!"

Shang Xi slapped Cheng Youning's hand that was supporting her, and said gesticulatingly, "Why are you sleeping? I need to call a meeting for you guys!"