Abandoned daughter takes charge of the family, so rich that even the best people can't envy

Chapter 422 Impeachment

Wang Leling said: "Don't worry, I'm doing this for you."

She leaned forward and said in a low voice:

"Not to mention that we no longer have an official position, even if my grandfather was still in the Imperial Hospital, with our family's status, do you think we can get the Zhenguogong Mansion?"

She had also dreamed of marrying into a wealthy family, but in the capital, the most important thing was to marry someone of equal status. Now Li Wan was also dreaming, but unfortunately...

Wang Leling scraped off the tea leaves and said, "Besides, we only learned about this incident by chance. Who knows? Others might know about it too."

Li Wan was even more indignant: "Even if others knew, no one told anyone. Everyone was hiding it and competing in secret. But you, on the other hand, are complaining that I have too few competitors?"

Li Wan looked at her fiercely, as if she were an enemy.

Wang Leling sighed and looked at Li Wan with grievance and helplessness.

"I spread the news for a reason. It was to make these people riot, to fight, and to rob. What are these people's identities? Low-ranking, petty officials, merchant daughters."

Li Wan choked. Was her second sister-in-law talking about her or herself?

Wang Leling continued, "Only these low-ranking officials and merchant daughters can make a fuss. If they make a big fuss, those rich daughters will bother to fight. Otherwise, do you think you have a chance?"

Li Wan was stunned for a moment, then finally sat down and looked at Wang Leling.

Wang Leling continued, "Only the daughters of wealthy families and noble ladies would disdain to compete for her. Even if the Zhenguogong Mansion wanted to take a second wife, it would be impossible for them to be interested in these shameless young ladies from low-class families and merchant families who come to compete and rob her."

Li Wan clenched her fists.

Wang Leling said this, then looked at Li Wan with a smile: "But if you have the title of the most talented woman in the capital..."

Wang Leling softened her tone, her expression akin to a motherly sister-in-law. "Since ancient times, noble men have always loved talented women. My sister is as beautiful as a flower, and her talent is well-known. Are you afraid that the Duke of Zhenguo won't be tempted?"

Li Wan blushed, then looked at Wang Leling: "You are quite scheming. Don't worry, as long as you help me, I will definitely repay you."

Wang Leling lowered her eyelids and raised the corners of her mouth.

At this moment, a maid came in hurriedly.

"My dear, the Crown Princess just announced that she will adopt a child to inherit the title of Duke of Zhenguo."

Li Wan stood up suddenly, "What? How could this happen?"

The maidservant said, "Many people say that the Crown Princess might have been under pressure and had no choice but to do this. After all, there are still many female relatives at the gate of the Zhenguo Mansion who refuse to leave!"

Li Wan looked at Wang Leling, her eyes changing between anxiety and anger.

Wang Leling frowned and glanced at the maid before asking, "Ah Wan, if that person really became the empress, would she still care about the title of Duke of Zhenguo? Can you believe what she says?"

Li Wan: "But they say a king's words are true. That person has given a verbal order, can it be changed?"

Wang Leling stood up and whispered in her ear, "Besides, whether that person can ascend the throne is still uncertain!"

Li Wan was dumbfounded.

Royal Palace, morning court.

Liu Renxiu looked at the pile of memorials impeaching the Crown Princess with an expressionless face.

The censors and the ministers of the Ministry of Rites all spoke freely.

Liu Yushi said: "Your Majesty, marriage is a matter of great importance. Since ancient times, it has been decided by parents and matchmakers. As the Crown Princess, you should set an example for the people.

But that's not the case. The Crown Princess actually asked for a grand wedding with such a smug look on her face that it caused a frenzy among the women of the capital."

"These girls have followed the example of the Crown Princess, openly pursuing men in public. This is inappropriate."

The Minister of Rites also shouted, "That's right. Since ancient times, women serving as officials have been a nuisance to the government, let alone a woman serving as the emperor. Wouldn't that disrupt the moral code?"

Censor Zhang even shouted in the hall: "Your Majesty, a woman as crown prince is a sign of the country's demise!"

"Just look at the capital city today. Countless women are showing up in public. A rich young lady who usually stays at home confessing her love in the street is simply a smoky mess and disgusting."

"This trend is caused by the Crown Princess. Your Majesty must put an end to this evil trend."

"I second the proposal."

"I also second my opinion."

Eunuch Hai looked at the person kneeling in the hall and couldn't help but mutter in his heart.

These people were newly promoted after the poisonous incident in the haunted house.

Did they not know the Crown Princess yet? Or was it because she wasn't here today that these people dared to act so boldly?

Also, His Highness requested a grand wedding, but only Qi Chenghua and I knew about this, so who spread the news?

Suddenly, something occurred to him.

Could it be him?

Eunuch Hai couldn't help but shake the whisk in his hand and frowned.

His Majesty did not speak, and some old ministers also kept their heads down and remained silent. Soon, the noisy court became quiet.

Liu Renxiu then slowly raised his head, looked at Censor Liu, and asked, "Lord Liu, the Crown Princess's wedding was my idea. How did you hear that it was the Crown Princess who requested the wedding herself?"

Censor Liu was stunned, then he looked at Censor Zhang.

What's going on? Is this a lie? Are you trying to kill me?

Zhang Weizhi narrowed his eyes. This person had spoken with such conviction that it couldn't be false. It seemed His Majesty was openly protecting the Crown Princess.

Fortunately, the Censorate clearly stipulated that even without clear evidence, censors and remonstrators could impeach officials based on hearsay or clues. This was a system of reporting rumors that had been passed down from previous dynasties.

Thinking of this, Censor Zhang stepped forward, knelt down and kowtowed as if he was making a desperate appeal.

"Your Majesty, I can testify to Censor Liu that the rumor is spreading everywhere that it was the Crown Princess herself who requested the marriage. The women of the capital are now following suit, and this is a well-known fact."

Liu Renxiu glanced at him and nodded, "Well, even if the Crown Princess asks for the wedding herself, is there anything wrong with that?"

Everyone:...

Minister of Rites Cheng Gui stepped forward and said to Zhang Weizhi:

"Master Zhang, this year's third place winner, Cheng Pengyu, requested the wedding himself. Master Zhang praised him highly, saying he was a man of integrity and a true gentleman."

The Emperor immediately glanced at him coldly: "What? The Crown Princess is not as good as Cheng Tanhua? Zhang Weizhi, do you take the royal family seriously?"

These words were very serious. Censor Liu trembled.

Zhang Weizi knelt straight.

"Your Majesty, there are differences between men and women. How can the Crown Princess behave in the same way as a man?"

Liu Renxiu suddenly looked up and asked, "They can't be compared. All the men put together are not as good as her, a woman."

Everyone bowed their heads.

No one dared to object to His Majesty's words. After all, it was the truth.

Zhang Weizhi said stubbornly, "But her actions have already had a very bad impact.

He thought of the atmosphere that had been hard-won in the capital over the past two days, and gritted his teeth and said:

"Your Majesty, a woman being the crown prince is inherently against yin and yang. I implore Your Majesty to depose the Crown Princess. Otherwise, she will cause chaos in the social order, blurring the lines between men and women, reversing yin and yang, and causing instability in the government, Your Majesty?

I boldly implore Your Majesty to restore order, abolish the Crown Princess's status, and re-enthrone the prince as Crown Prince."

Depose the Crown Princess?

Everyone was shocked!

Liu Renxiu narrowed his eyes.

At this time, a young eunuch hurried in with a memorial, and Eunuch Hai took it and handed it to the emperor.

The memorial was sent in by Zhu Beichen.

Liu Renxiu opened it and took a look, his eyes became sharp.