frightfiction Chapter 1449 The Emperor Orders a Thorough Investigation (Bonus Chapter for 200 Million Reward Point
Chapter 1449 The Emperor Orders a Thorough Investigation (Bonus Chapter for 200 Million Reward Point
Consort Qi raised her tear-filled face, trying her best to appear grateful and dependent: "Your Highness treats me so well..."
"This concubine, this concubine will obey Your Highness..."
She was always so submissive, especially after experiencing violence, and would always show an almost pathological attachment.
The Prince of Jin was already used to this and even quite enjoyed it.
He was completely relieved and then gently comforted Consort Qi with a few words.
Seeing that she was exhausted and gradually fell asleep, he got up, straightened his robes, and left the room filled with the smell of blood.
The moment the door was gently closed, Consort Qi, who was "sleeping" on the bed, suddenly opened her eyes.
Where is there even a trace of dependence in those eyes? Only a deep-seated hatred remains!
She slowly raised her hand and gently placed it on her lower abdomen, her fingers trembling slightly.
child……
Consort Qi made the most ruthless vow in her heart, word by word!
She was sorry for the child, but she would never let her own flesh and blood die in vain!
Isn't Nangong Xuanche obsessed with the throne of the emperor?
Don't they value power above all else?
it is good!
very good!
She was going to make him watch helplessly as everything he had painstakingly and painstakingly sought vanished bit by bit!
She wanted to ensure that he would never, ever, have that position!
She wants the entire Prince Jin's mansion to be buried with her unborn child!
At this moment, the shrewd, capable, and twisted Consort Qi was dead.
Those who survived are demons who crawled back from hell, existing solely for revenge!
……
The next day.
As everyone predicted, the shocking scandal that occurred at Quhe Garden spread throughout the streets and alleys of the capital at an astonishing speed.
The reputation of being gentle, kind, and virtuous that Prince Jin had painstakingly cultivated over the years collapsed overnight!
Although he later took the palace maid as a concubine in an attempt to save face, this action was seen by the world as a futile attempt to cover up his absurdity, and only further confirmed his ridiculousness.
"Within the Imperial Palace, at the lotus-viewing banquet hosted by the Imperial Noble Consort, Prince Jin dared to be so lustful, pulling a palace maid from Yongshou Palace to engage in illicit relations... This, this is simply outrageous!"
"It's not just appalling! It's downright disrespectful to the emperor, utterly disregarding human ethics, and utterly disgracing the royal family!"
"The Prince of Jin always puts on a righteous and respectable facade, but I never expected him to be so despicable inside!"
"He behaved badly after drinking? Ha! I think that's just his nature; he just hid it well in the past."
"Taking that palace maid as a concubine was probably a way to save face in case things got even worse, right?"
"That palace maid was unlucky to run into Prince Jin."
"..."
Rumors spread rapidly, like a plague.
Every comment was like a resounding slap across the face of the Prince of Jin!
Those powerful families and high-ranking officials who had been secretly observing and weighing the pros and cons have now ordered their members to sever ties with the Prince of Jin's mansion.
The visiting cards and gestures of goodwill that were previously sent to the Prince of Jin have now become hot potatoes that he is eager to get rid of.
Even more fatal is that those officials who had secretly pledged allegiance to Prince Jin or colluded with him are now like ants on a hot pan, filled with anxiety.
The Lord's reputation is utterly ruined, and he has lost all royal dignity. What future is there in following him?
You might even get implicated and end up in a mess!
In a short time, some secretly sent messages to the Prince of Jin, indicating that they wanted to lay low for the time being; others quietly burned their correspondence.
Many have even begun to secretly curry favor with other forces.
The Prince of Jin is facing an unprecedented predicament...
External public opinion pressure is overwhelming, while internally, the party is falling apart.
In addition, an imperial edict ordered them to move out of the grand Prince's Mansion within three days and relocate to the remote and simple Prince's Mansion.
These issues, one after another, left Prince Jin overwhelmed and exhausted.
He needed to stabilize morale, regroup, deal with potential further suppression from the emperor, and handle the complicated matters of moving...
The entire palace was in chaos, shrouded in gloom and despair.
Amidst this chaos, one person unexpectedly found a moment to catch their breath.
It was Bingqiao who had been beaten to the point of near death and thrown into a secluded courtyard.
The Prince of Jin was filled with anger and energy, which was occupied by more important matters, and he couldn't care less about her.
The steward and servants were busy with the important matters assigned by the prince, and no one had time to deliberately make things difficult for her, the newcomer.
Although Lu Jiangyue lived in the same courtyard as Bingqiao, she was so frightened by the terrible state Bingqiao had when she first arrived that she dared not approach her room at all, hoping only to live in peace.
And so, Bingqiao, in a forgotten corner, dragged her aching body through the days, ignoring everyone and everything...
The food brought by the maids was rough and simple, and the medicine was given perfunctorily, but at least no one came to beat her anymore.
Like a wounded wild animal, she curled up in a dark room, silently licking her wounds and gathering her strength. Occasionally, a glint of resentment would flash in her eyes.
Bingqiao knew that just because Prince Jin was currently too busy to deal with her didn't mean she was safe.
Once he recovers, or if he's in a bad mood again, her nightmare could resurface at any moment...
She must recover from her injuries as soon as possible, and then find a way to survive in this dangerous place.
……
The Hall of Nourishing Heart.
Nangong Xuanyu stood with his hands behind his back in front of the huge map of the Great Zhou territory, his gaze fixed on the vast land of Bingzhou, a cold smile playing on his lips.
The current predicament of the Prince of Jin is exactly what the emperor is happy to see, and it could even be said that the emperor himself brought about it.
In the past, he was mindful of the royal family's reputation, the public pressure of fratricide, and the virtuous reputation that Prince Jin had cultivated over the years. Although he was wary of his ambitious eighth brother, he never took drastic measures against him, but instead kept him in check in secret.
But now, the situation is completely different.
The Prince of Jin destroyed his own reputation by causing such a shocking scandal at Quhe Garden, ruining his gentle and virtuous image. Like a beautiful jade that has fallen into a cesspool, it can never be cleaned up again.
Public opinion no longer sided with Prince Jin, and even began to criticize him.
Those forces that had initially attached themselves to or waited to see what would happen because of the reputation of the Prince of Jin also scattered like birds and beasts.
If we don't act now, when will we?
This is a godsend!
The emperor's voice echoed in the empty hall, carrying a strong aura of killing intent: "Li Changde."
"The slave is here!"
Li Changde bowed, knowing that His Majesty was about to make a big move.
"Convey my will..."
Nangong Xuanyu turned around and said in a deep voice, "The Ministry of Revenue shall immediately select capable officials to form an audit team to strictly investigate all tax accounts, granary reserves, and mineral income and expenditure in Bingzhou over the past five years."