The daughter of the emperor is beautiful and holds the power over the world

Zhen Zhinian really wanted to change sides. He had already realized that following the Imperial Noble Consort and the Prime Minister would lead to death.

No one, whether the Imperial Concubine or the Prime Minister, could defeat Si Yan.

His only worry now was that since he had treated King Yong in that way, King Yong would not accept him.

Aunt Tang's face turned pale. She raised her eyes to look at Zhen Zhinian and said, "Master Zhen, are you mistaken?"

Aunt Tang was more confused. Wasn't Zhen Zhinian one of their group?

Zhen Zhinian glanced at Aunt Tang calmly, then said firmly, "Your Majesty, I was not mistaken. It was Aunt Tang who was talking to Ling Jiu. I saw it clearly when I passed by."

As soon as Zhen Zhinian finished speaking, everyone had different expressions. Suddenly, the Minister of Works also stood up.

"Your Majesty, I also saw Madam Tang talking to this maid today, and she even gave her something."

The Minister of Rites Song Yi and the Minister of Revenue both widened their eyes. Has the Minister of Works turned to support Prince Yong?

Then, a maidservant beside Concubine Liu in the palace also stepped forward with gritted teeth: "Your Majesty, this servant also saw today that Madam Tang gave something to Lingjiu."

The Imperial Noble Consort suddenly looked at Concubine Liu. This woman didn't make the perfume properly, but got involved in this matter. Is she looking for death?

Concubine Liu was calm and composed, and did not look at the Imperial Concubine's eyes. However, Si Yan raised his eyes and glanced at Concubine Liu.

The queen also raised her eyes slightly and glanced at Concubine Liu.

Aunt Tang was accused by so many people at once and had no way to defend herself.

There was a grand banquet in the palace today, and there were many ministers and palace maids. Although Nanny Tang and Ling Jiu met in a secluded place, many people saw them.

It’s just that everyone chose not to say it at first.

Xin Rui suddenly discovered that their power was gradually weakening, and many people had begun to turn to King Yong.

The emperor shouted angrily, "What a daring slave! So many people saw you meet Lingjiu, and you still dared to lie?"

As soon as the emperor finished speaking, the imperial concubine kicked Aunt Tang, and Aunt Tang's body tilted and fell in the hall.

The Imperial Noble Consort angrily said, "How dare you do such a foolish thing? Poisoning Prince Yong is a capital crime. Even I cannot protect you."

After the Imperial Concubine finished speaking, she immediately turned to the Emperor and said, "Your Majesty, I was negligent! I never imagined that a servant under my command would dare to attack Prince Yong. This servant colluded with Ling Jiu and poisoned Prince Yong. Your Majesty, please do not spare my dignity and must give justice to His Highness Prince Yong."

The imperial concubine spoke more beautifully than she sang, and the emperor's face turned ugly.

Nanny Tang knelt on the ground with a pale face. She didn't dare to confirm whether anyone saw her meeting Ling Jiu. She just thought that with the status of the imperial concubine in the palace and the status of the prime minister in the court, no one should dare to expose her. She didn't expect that so many people would stand up to expose her.

Her death was a small matter, but she couldn't help but worry about what would happen if the Imperial Concubine faced greater difficulties and pressure in the future? She couldn't help the Imperial Concubine anymore...

"What else do you have to say?" the emperor asked in a deep voice.

Nanny Tang knelt on the ground and said to the emperor, "I have nothing to say. This matter was done by me alone and has nothing to do with the Imperial Concubine."

The Emperor looked at the Imperial Consort gravely, narrowed his eyes, and asked, "My beloved, was it you who ordered Aunt Tang to do this?"

The Imperial Concubine knelt before the Emperor and said, "Your Majesty, I am truly wronged. I was implicated by this wicked slave, and I had no idea!"

The emperor was silent for a moment, then looked at Aunt Tang who was kneeling on the ground and said, "Drag this cunning slave away and beat him to death with sticks."

Si Yan couldn't help but say: "Your Majesty, Madam Tang is just a servant..."

"Okay, Si Yan, Aunt Tang has confessed. She did everything alone." The emperor looked at Si Yan with a warning in his eyes.

Si Yan didn't say anything else. The old emperor was indecisive by nature. Seeing that the investigation had really reached the imperial concubine, he asked Si Yan to stop investigating.

"Come here! Why don't you drag him away?" the emperor ordered coldly.

Aunt Tang looked at the Imperial Noble Consort reluctantly and kowtowed to her: "Your Majesty, I'm sorry. Take care!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she was taken away by the palace guards.

The emperor's eyes fell on Lingjiu: "Drag Lingjiu away and beat him to death with sticks."

Lingjiu looked at Si Yan, and Si Yan narrowed her eyes slightly. She knew that Lingjiu was asking her to save her brother's life.

Outside came the sound of hitting with a stick and the heart-wrenching screams of two people.

After a while, there was no sound outside, and the imperial guard Gan Li stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, Madam Tang and Ling Jiu have been beaten to death."

"Hmm." The emperor hummed gloomily and sighed secretly.

Si Yan raised his eyes to glance at the emperor and said expressionlessly, "Your Majesty, Nanny Tang is a member of the Imperial Concubine's close circle. Regardless of whether the Imperial Concubine instructed Nanny Tang to harm Prince Yong, the Imperial Concubine is guilty of negligence!"

Si Yan's voice became much colder, and both the emperor and the court officials could hear the anger in her words.

The emperor knew that he had treated Prince Yong badly, but when he saw Prince Yong's pale face and thought of his frail body, his original determination to pass the throne to Prince Yong began to waver.

The emperor said calmly, "The Imperial Noble Consort will be confined to her house for half a month."

"Your Majesty, this matter is of no small importance. If the punishment is too light, it will not be enough to convince the people." Si Yan's expression was stern, and his tone was as cold as ice. "The people around the Imperial Concubine poisoned Prince Yong, causing Your Majesty to almost lose a prince, and Your Majesty only confined them for half a month?"

Everyone couldn't help but hold their breath. No one had ever dared to question His Majesty's rewards and punishments, and Si Yan was the first.

The emperor was humiliated and said in a deep voice, "Then what do you think we should do?"

Si Yan said calmly, "Your Majesty, since the people around the Imperial Concubine have such bad intentions, I am really worried that they will affect the Imperial Concubine. I ask Your Majesty to expel all those around the Imperial Concubine from the palace and assign loyal people to serve the Imperial Concubine."

The emperor pondered for a moment and said, "Okay."

The emperor also knew that this matter was of great importance and if he did not punish severely, it would not work!

"Your Majesty, I'm used to them. If I suddenly change them, I'm afraid..."

"Change! Must change!" said the emperor coldly.

Si Yan's idea was exactly what he wanted. If he could suppress the Imperial Noble Consort's arrogance without affecting Prince Xin, it would be the best.

Si Yan said sternly, "Also, the Imperial Concubine was in charge of today's palace banquet, yet such a mistake occurred. This is a serious oversight. I believe that the Empress is the master of the Central Palace, and the power of the harem should still be handed over to the Empress."

The emperor was silent for a moment, then nodded: "Alright."

The emperor looked at the queen and said, "Queen, I will trouble you with the affairs of the palace from now on."

The Queen knelt and bowed, saying gently, "It is my duty to manage the harem for Your Majesty."

"Okay, let's end the palace banquet today." The emperor waved his hand tiredly. He had a terrible headache.

"Long live His Majesty!" The court officials bowed and saluted.

Si Yan turned around and walked out. The emperor could feel her anger.

The emperor was also angry: "The imperial court lady Si Yan must stay."

Si Yan stopped and walked back. The imperial concubine looked at Si Yan with hatred in her eyes. This woman was simply a stumbling block to their Xin family.

"Let's talk in my bedroom." The emperor knew he was in the wrong and softened his tone.

Si Yan replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, I am tired today and want to go back and rest."

The emperor angrily asked, "You just became a first-rank court lady before the emperor, and you're already challenging me?"

"I dare not. I am truly exhausted today." Si Yan smiled and said to the emperor, "The New Year has arrived. I wish Your Majesty a Happy New Year!"

emperor:……

Why can't he be happy at all?