In front of the imperial tent, there was a huge crowd. Some were there to watch the show, some to act in it, some to join the fun, and some to gather information secretly... In short, it was extremely lively.
The front of the imperial tent of the great emperor had actually become a stage, and the one who took on the leading role was no other than the grand empress dowager of the state.
Liang Jiusi stood in front of the imperial tent, holding a whisk in her arms. She stared expressionlessly at the empress dowager's "emotional" show.
It was a pity that the most important and weighty audience had yet to appear. As a result, the empress dowager's vivid performance seemed rather like acting for the blind.
After the old Prince of Su reluctantly arrived, he looked at the empress dowager's hypocritical show with annoyance.
Among the people present, those who were close to the center of imperial power and were smart all knew that there must be an in - describable secret behind the incident in the dense forest where the tiger attacked and killed Prince Qi, Jun Wuhan.
However, none of these things could arouse the old Prince of Su's interest as much as his lovely and smart grandson. Not to mention this obviously troublesome matter.
The old Prince of Su didn't want to get involved. At least until the situation became clear, unless the emperor gave an order, the Prince of Su's Mansion would only support the legitimate imperial family and would not do anything extra.
First, Prince Qi, Jun Wuhan, died unexpectedly. Then, the culprit, the Xue family, committed suicide and confessed. Now, it was the empress dowager's extremely wonderful show...
The old Prince of Su said that he often saw such dramas when he was young, mostly during the battles for the emperor's favor among concubines and the plots against the imperial heirs.
Unexpectedly, in his old age, he could see the empress dowager's show start again. If it weren't for the fact that the old Prince of Su was now the first among the clan, watching the empress dowager's pitiful crying scene was not as pleasant as listening to the babbling of his lovely grandson.
He just didn't know why the emperor showed no sign of movement at all.
Could it be that the empress dowager was getting old and her acting skills had regressed so much that even the emperor didn't have the heart to play this scene with her?
Did it mean that he could soon "retire successfully" and go back to see his grandson earlier?
Not only the old Prince of Su and a few others, but even the empress dowager was starting to feel bored as she acted.
Why didn't that ungrateful Jun Wuyuan show any sign of movement?
Did he sense something?
Or was Jun Wuyuan secretly plotting some dirty schemes?
Just when the empress dowager's heart began to sink and she started to wonder whether she should continue this show, there was finally movement in the imperial tent.
Jun Wuyuan, in his black everyday clothes, appeared with Ling Shan, who was dressed in a light blue palace dress and had a rosy complexion.
"Is the empress dowager so ill that she's confused?"
Jun Wuyuan's face was cold, and his tone was extremely cold. There was not even a hint of false respect in his words. The annoyance between his eyebrows was not even concealed.
The empress dowager's face froze. Obviously, she didn't expect Jun Wuyuan to embarrass her in front of so many people.
"The empress dowager is confused due to illness. Are you servants also confused? Come, drag all the servants in front of the empress dowager down and give them twenty big blows with the board first!"
"Your Majesty..."
The empress dowager's face darkened, and she spoke in a deep tone. But she only said two words before being coldly interrupted by Jun Wuyuan.
"The empress dowager doesn't need to be soft - hearted and plead for them. If they can't properly advise and take care of the empress dowager, even if I execute them with the rod, they deserve it."
The empress dowager: "..."
"Yes, Your Majesty. Your servant obeys the order!"
The empress dowager gritted her teeth and wanted to say something else. Unexpectedly, Liang Jiusi responded quickly and accurately.
Without giving the empress dowager any more time to react, she led the imperial guards and quickly started to beat the servants on the open space in front of the imperial tent.
The front of the imperial tent, which had been extremely lively and full of shows just now, fell into a momentary silence. Except for the sound of the boards and the cries of pain, no one made a single sound for a while.
Having been so publicly shamed, the empress dowager's face turned green and then white. But when she met Jun Wuyuan's cold and ruthless eyes, she couldn't even say a word.
This time, the Wang family made a move, but Jun Wuyuan managed to dodge it again. Instead, Jun Wuhan lost his life.
Anyway, he was a grand prince. If not handled properly, the Wang family would also be implicated.
If it weren't for the empress dowager's quick decision, who received the news first, persuaded the Xue family with kind words and used some small tricks, the Xue family would not have committed suicide while already being insane.
Jun Wuhan was dead, and the current emperor, Jun Wuyuan, was not a kind - hearted person. As long as the Wang family gave up enough, Jun Wuyuan shouldn't go all out for Jun Wuhan and fall out with them, right?
Therefore, even though the empress dowager was extremely angry and was so publicly shamed, she endured it.
Among the beaten palace servants, the most embarrassing one for the empress dowager was Granny Dou, who often represented her face.
However, at this moment, Granny Dou, who represented the face of the empress dowager and Cining Palace, was directly beaten unconscious.
"Everyone, do you still want to stay and have tea today?"
After the beating, the imperial guards quickly cleaned up and dragged the people away. Jun Wuyuan slowly scanned the crowd with his eyes. They were still a bit afraid to make a sound, but their eyes were rolling around.
His tone was calm, as if he was really sincerely asking if they wanted to stay for tea.
Unfortunately, with Jun Wuyuan's status and position, even if it was a sincere invitation, they didn't dare to really accept it.
Like startled birds and scattered fish, in just a moment, after paying their respects, they all retreated cleanly.
"The empress dowager is ill. Go back and rest early. I will have the clan and the Supreme Court thoroughly investigate whether the Xue family was insane and murdered Prince Qi. As for whether the family of the grand preceptor Wang will be implicated, it depends on the evidence."
[I am kind - hearted and broad - minded. How this evidence turns out depends on whether the old bald donkey and the old witch know their place.]
Ling Shan: "..."
She found it funny in her heart, but before the smile could spread, she received a cold and venomous look. She looked up and met the empress dowager's eyes.
The turbid but unyielding and stubborn eyes were full of venomous threats.
Obviously, the empress dowager wanted Ling Shan to think carefully about the poison on her body. Otherwise...
A look of timid fear appropriately appeared in Ling Shan's eyes, and the drooping corners of her eyes covered the fleeting mockery.
Jun Wuyuan slightly raised his eyes and looked directly at the empress dowager. His voice was cold:
"Liang Jiusi, send the empress dowager back. Order the imperial physician to take good care of her. She doesn't need to worry about anything before she recovers from her illness."
[This old witch actually dares to give Shan Shan a hard look in front of me. She is really not afraid of death.]
"I thank the emperor for his concern. There have been many unexpected incidents during today's hunting. The emperor should summon the ministers to discuss and make arrangements. Otherwise, if something happens to the emperor, how can I recuperate?"
"Your Majesty the empress dowager can rest assured."
Even if you, this old witch, die, he won't!