Marry another wife, the mistress of the marquisate will not serve you anymore

In the imperial study, the room was filled with the scent of books as the incense from the double dragon-spitting incense burner curled up.

Your Majesty sat at the desk, with a thick stack of memorials in front of him, one of which was half-read and lying open.

His eyes were as sharp as torches, staring directly at Jamel Xiao.

Xiao Jingheng bowed and saluted, his voice steady and powerful:

"I am here to see you, Your Majesty."

His Majesty nodded slightly, motioning him to step forward and speak:

"Please stand up. Is your health better recently, Mr. Xiao?"

Xiao Jingheng answered respectfully:

"Your Majesty, my health has always been like this. I have been taking good medicine to maintain it. Thank you for your concern."

His Majesty ordered Eunuch Wang to bring a chair and let Xiao Jingheng sit down and talk slowly.

"My dear Xiao, have you found out any latest news during your visit?"

Jamel Xiao's voice was steady and powerful:

"Your Majesty, since I reported the remnants of the rebellion last time, I have sent people to the rebel leader's residence to closely monitor his every move.

As expected, the rebel leader was cunning and treacherous, and acted extremely cautiously.

Every time he went out to meet with the remnants to discuss important matters, he had his own way of not exposing his whereabouts.

However, the elite troops trained by me have sharp insight and outstanding anti-reconnaissance capabilities, and they were able to find out the destinations of each meeting of the remnants of the rebels.

It is in a dilapidated temple in the suburbs.

I heard that the place is often haunted, so people dare not enter without permission.

It just happened to be a hiding place for the remnants of the rebels to discuss important matters.

They wanted to take action within half a month with ill intentions, inciting the people, creating chaos and causing panic.

Take advantage of the opportunity to once again rise up in rebellion and force the emperor to abdicate."

Every word was like a heavy hammer hitting your majesty's heart.

Upon hearing this, His Majesty's expression suddenly changed. He turned the white jade ring on his thumb and said in a low and majestic voice:

"These rebels are all fish that slipped through the net. I sent troops out to look for them for so long, but to no avail.

Unexpectedly, they dare to make a comeback.

Tell me everything you have learned."

Xiao Jingheng reported with a serious face:

“Reporting to Your Majesty, these remnants of the rebels have spontaneously organized themselves into a faction, calling themselves the Red Gang.

I have already sent a master of disguise to infiltrate the organization and find out their plans."

In the imperial study, apart from the sound of the two people talking, the only sound that could be heard was the rustling of branches in the breeze outside the window.

Xiao Jingheng's words were clear and every detail was explained in great detail.

This was his usual way of handling matters in detail, never leaving any traces, and becoming Your Majesty's right-hand man.

His Majesty listened solemnly, was silent for a moment, and said with a deep gaze:

“Where did you get the clue about the rebel leader?

These desperadoes seemed to have disappeared from the face of the earth back then.

This matter has troubled me for many years, and I really can’t figure it out.”

Xiao Jingheng quickly stood up, saluted again, and said in a resounding voice:

“Your Majesty, to be honest, this matter is thanks to the former Grand Marshal’s daughter, Song Wanyin.

If she hadn't escaped death and found me and provided me with important information.

I did not expect that the remnants of the rebels were hiding in the capital.

This matter concerns the safety of the entire Nanjing State, and I dare not slack off in the slightest."

"Song Wanyin, it's her again?"

His Majesty was shocked. He never thought that a weak woman like her could have such courage and determination to find out the hiding place of the rebel leader.

It seems that a good father will have a good daughter.

"She came to the palace to see the emperor and asked me for permission to divorce her, but I hesitated again and again.

If it weren't for the fact that the former general sacrificed his life for his country and made outstanding military achievements.

I really can't bear to see her become an abandoned woman despised by others."

When Xiao Jingheng heard this, his eyes lit up, and his heart was like a ball falling into the water. It sank heavily and then slowly floated up again.

"I, your humble servant, have the audacity to speak to you on an important matter."

His Majesty raised his hand and rubbed his brow, unable to hide his tired face, and said:

"explain."

Xiao Jingheng reported with evidence:

“Your Majesty, since Lord Gu returned from the expedition, negative news has been coming out one after another.

First, he deliberately neglected his original wife, and used his military achievements to ask for permission to marry a concubine, thus committing the crime of marital infidelity.

It is said that the young lady from the Jiang family is currently pregnant.

According to Chinese laws, women who have affairs with men before they get married will be punished along with the unfaithful men and women.

Lord Gu, as a senior official, has disregarded the laws of our dynasty and violated the law himself, which is a crime of deceiving the emperor.

It was widely rumored in Beijing that the second daughter of the Gu family was caught having an affair with a man from another family. In order to keep the peace, the Gu family did not take any action.

Later, the second Miss Gu went crazy for unknown reasons and said a lot of outrageous words. The Gu family suppressed the matter and directly put her under house arrest.

Third Miss Gu, bent on currying favor with the rich and powerful, tried to seduce Chu Hexuan, the eldest son of the Duke of England, and rumors were spreading that her reputation and fame were negatively affected.

As for the Fourth Young Master Gu, I heard from the common people that a few days ago, owners of brothels, gambling houses, and other shops came to collect debts.

The whole street was in an uproar at the time, and many dignitaries and common people stopped to watch.

This matter has seriously damaged the reputation of the court. I am afraid it will inevitably give people a chance to question whether Your Majesty has chosen good ministers.

Many officials under him were dissatisfied with Lord Gu's behavior. They heard that Song Wanyin used her dowry to support the entire family in the Marquis's mansion.

There were even the two families of Mr. Gu Er and Mr. Gu San who were dragging their feet and secretly causing trouble.

The Gu family is like a parasite, clinging to Song Wanyin and trying to suck her blood."

Upon hearing this, His Majesty became furious and slammed the table so hard that the pile of memorials in front of him fell to the ground in an instant.

"This Gu Qingchen is really outrageous. It is obvious that he is putting me in an unkind and unjust position.

At the beginning, I saw that he had great ambitions and was sure to achieve something great. Song Wanyin would be able to live a stable and happy life if she married him.

Unexpectedly, he became more and more proud, conceited and arrogant.

I've always heard that the whole family in the Marquis's Mansion are gigolos, but I didn't expect it to be true.

The general was kind to me when he was alive, and I once promised him that I would take good care of Song Wanyin.

No wonder Song Wanyin kept asking me to issue an order for a divorce last time. She was clearly heartbroken. "

Eunuch Wang was so frightened that he stepped forward immediately, carefully picked up all the memorials, and rearranged them in order.

Xiao Jingheng spoke again:

"Your Majesty, the former Grand Marshal was, after all, my humble servant's mentor.

I really can't stand by and watch. This concerns the happiness of my junior sister. I beg Your Majesty to show mercy."

At this time, the sound of a jade staff tapping gently on the steps came from outside the door.

The Empress Dowager's eyes were as cold as ice, her brows were furrowed with a hint of displeasure, her hair was tied up high, with a golden phoenix in her hairpin, and she wore all kinds of gold and silver jewelry, exuding a noble and majestic aura.

"It seems like it's time to give this Gu family a good beating."

His Majesty immediately stood up and walked forward, bowing and saying:

"Mother, why are you here?"

With his help, the Queen Mother came to sit on the rosewood chair and sighed:

"I have also heard about some of the Gu family's affairs. I am really angry, so I came to discuss it with you.

The Song family is not without people. Even if things get bad, there is still my family to support Wan Yin."

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Xiao Jingheng bowed respectfully:

"Your humble servant pays respect to Her Majesty the Queen Mother."

The Queen Mother nodded slightly and said:

"Sir Xiao, you may leave now. I want to speak to His Majesty alone."

Xiao Jingheng took his leave immediately. The moment he turned around, he finally relaxed his frown and strode away with a slight smile on his face.

But Song Wanyin is the one he holds at the top of his heart and thinks about day and night.

Ever since she married into the Gu family, he has been worried that she would not live a good life.

After all, Gu Qingchen is not a good man.

Especially when he learned that Gu Qingchen had asked for permission to marry a concubine, he hated him to the core and wanted to find an opportunity to bring him down.

no Zuo no Die.

Because of his arrogance, Gu Qingchen put himself in a desperate situation.

The storm will only get stronger.