The Ordinary Man's Guide to Fast Travel

After Hang Fufeng left the emperor's bedroom, he immediately began to investigate the rumors.

This little thing was nothing to him, but anyone with a brain would know who did it.

He walked back to Chao's house at a leisurely pace and sat facing General Chao.

"Now that you know that everything was done by the Queen's family, what are you going to do next?"

He took a sip of tea and asked the general slowly.

"Hang Jinnian has nothing left. If I continue to kill all of the Queen's family, I will definitely be cursed. Isn't there a Lin family involved in this? Let them take the blame."

Those in a higher position also need a reputation before they can ascend to that position.

The current emperor is doing a good job, although he doesn't have much so-called love.

But in itself, family affection is something that requires a lot from him.

As a former superior, Hang Fufeng knew too well what the emperor was thinking now.

He nodded slightly to the general, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

"You can think this way, which shows your wisdom and foresight. Although the Queen's family is weak now, it is easy to give people a reason to criticize us if we push them too hard. Letting the Lin family take the blame is a clever way."

Hang Fufeng smiled slightly, looking calm and composed.

"General, you are too kind. The current situation is complicated, and every step must be taken with caution. I am also well aware of your prestige in the court. With your support, this matter will be more successful."

He put down the teacup towards the general and looked serious.

"Don't worry, our Chao family will fully support you. The Queen's family has committed many injustices and should have been punished long ago. As for the Lin family, if they dare to participate in such a conspiracy, they will not be forgiven easily."

After a pause, he changed the subject to the general, with a hint of ambiguity in his tone.

"Speaking of which, the biggest victim of this incident is our Yaoyao. After she drew a clear line with the Eastern Palace, she should have a new beginning. Hang Youqi is now following Hang Jinnian, which is also a helpless move. But Yaoyao is still young, and she should find another good man."

Hang Fufeng was slightly stunned, then he understood what the general meant.

He thought for a moment and said, "General, what you said is absolutely right. Miss Chao is smart and courageous, and she really should not be bound by the past. If there is a suitable opportunity, I wonder if the general can give me a chance to take care of Miss Chao for the rest of her life."

He nodded in satisfaction to the General, which was exactly what he had intended.

"I feel relieved with your words. The Chao family and you are now of the same blood. As long as we work together, we will be able to stand firm in this treacherous situation."

Hang Fufeng said solemnly: "General, rest assured, I will not let down the support of the Chao family. When this matter is settled, the Jin Kingdom will surely usher in a new situation."

After Hang Fufeng talked with General Chao for a while, he stood up and bowed to say goodbye.

"General, Fufeng will remember today's discussion in his heart. When the time is right, he will not let you down. Farewell, General. Take care."

He nodded slightly to the general and watched Hang Fufeng leave.

A few days later, Hang Fufeng seized the opportunity and quietly asked to see the emperor.

The emperor received him in the imperial study. Hang Fufeng bowed respectfully and said cautiously, "Father, I have already investigated the rumors. I know that this matter is serious and I dare not slack off in the slightest."

The emperor raised his eyes slightly, motioning him to continue.

Hang Fufeng took out two carefully preserved pieces of evidence from his arms and presented them with both hands, "Father, it was the Lin Concubine's family who really pushed this matter forward. I think that the Lin Concubine's family should bear all the responsibility for this matter."

The emperor took the evidence, read it carefully, and his expression gradually became solemn.

After a long while, the emperor put down the evidence and looked at Hang Fufeng deeply. "You did a good job. What do you think about this matter?"

Hang Fufeng bowed his head slightly and answered respectfully: "Father, I think that the Lin family dared to participate in such a conspiracy and should not be forgiven lightly. The Lin family should be the main target of punishment to uphold the law and also serve as a warning to others."

The emperor nodded slightly, "You have considered it very carefully. I will handle this matter carefully. You may leave now."

Hang Fufeng bowed again and slowly left the imperial study.

Soon, the emperor issued an edict to severely punish Concubine Lin and her family. For a time, everyone in the palace was in a panic.

When Concubine Lin received the imperial edict, she collapsed to the ground as if struck by lightning.

Her face was filled with fear and despair, and tears immediately welled up in her eyes. "How could this happen? How could Your Majesty be so cruel?"

The maidservant beside Concubine Lin hurried forward to support her, but Concubine Lin pushed her away and said, "Go quickly, find a way to send a message to the Queen, asking her to save me."

The maid trembled as she agreed and hurried to make arrangements.

Soon, the news reached the Queen's palace.

When the queen heard this, her face turned pale.

She was fully aware of the seriousness of the matter, but now she was in a difficult situation and could not save herself.

The queen gritted her teeth and said to the messenger, "Tell Concubine Lin that I am powerless now. She caused this trouble herself, so she should bear the consequences herself."

The messenger hurried back to Concubine Lin and told her the Queen's words.

After hearing this, Concubine Lin's eyes widened in disbelief. "How could the Queen be so heartless? If it hadn't been for her..."

Before Concubine Lin finished her words, she burst into tears again.

She knew that she was really finished this time.

The emperor's punishment on Concubine Lin's family this time was extremely severe.

The men were exiled to the frontier, and the women were taken into the palace as slaves.

Concubine Lin was stripped of her title and banished to the cold palace.

On the way to the cold palace, Concubine Lin was still unwilling to give in.

She kept cursing the queen's ruthlessness and regretted that she should not have participated in such a conspiracy.

However, everything is irreversible.

After the emperor dealt with Concubine Lin and her family, his doubts about the Queen's family were not eliminated.

A few days later, the emperor summoned the queen privately.

When the Queen received the summons, she felt very nervous but she had to stay calm and go.

After entering the emperor's bedroom, the empress bowed her head and stood.

The emperor looked at the queen with complicated emotions in his eyes. After a long while, he slowly spoke: "Queen, do you know why I handled the matter of Concubine Lin in this way?"

The queen shuddered slightly and said softly, "Your Majesty is wise. The Lin family has committed a serious mistake and should be punished."

The emperor snorted coldly, "Hmph, do you really think I don't know who is behind this? Queen, I have always been tolerant of you because of our long-term relationship as husband and wife. But you have gone too far in spreading rumors this time."

The queen knelt down immediately, tears streaming down her face. "Your Majesty, I am wronged. I really didn't know about this."

The emperor glared at the queen and said, "You still dare to quibble? If you hadn't been behind it, how could Concubine Lin be so bold? I didn't want to do anything extreme, but you didn't know how to restrain yourself."

The queen burst into tears and said, "Your Majesty, I know I was wrong. I was just confused for a moment. Please forgive me this time for the sake of our long-term love."

The emperor was silent for a moment, then spoke in a slower tone: "Queen, you are the mother of a country, you should set an example. I will forgive you for this incident, but if you do it again, I will never forgive you."

The queen kowtowed repeatedly as if she had been pardoned, and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. I will remember your teachings and will not commit the same mistake again."

The emperor waved his hand and asked the queen to leave.

The queen stood up and left the bedroom with unsteady steps, her heart filled with fear.

She knew that after this incident, her position in the emperor's heart had been shaken, and she had to be more careful in the future in order to maintain her position.