Chapter 1877: Chapter 1879: Addicted to Pretending to Be a Woman
"Lord Prime Minister!" Prince Zhuang Baili Yan glanced at him and said, "According to your meaning, today Ye Zi’an is dismissed, tomorrow someone else such as Li Zi’an will take over, and if someone dislikes Li Zi’an, they’ll imitate today’s actions, kneeling and making a fuss at the palace gates. Father Emperor, will you dismiss Li Zi’an too?"
Baili Yan looked at him sharply and continued, "Moreover, today it’s just a minor official. If these troublemakers succeed, what will you do if they come to cause trouble for you, Lord Prime Minister, tomorrow? And what if they disturb our Emperor the day after?"
"This..."
Baili Yan hit the key point. How can the major affairs of the court be influenced by a group of people who appear out of nowhere?
"Indeed, Third is right."
The Emperor said, "Investigate this matter thoroughly, see who’s behind these machinations. The Ministry of Criminal Justice, Court of Judicial Review, and Capital Prefecture Governmental Office cooperate in the investigation, we must find out who is behind this."
"Yes!"
"Yes!"
The Emperor issued the final decree, and the group, with various thoughts, could only temporarily remain silent.
"Ye Zi’an, Prince Zhuang stay behind, the rest may leave."
"Yes!" Before leaving, the Prime Minister’s eyes glinted, contemplating whether he should choose a different faction. Prince Ning is certainly ineffective, Prince Ping seems weak for the moment, as for Prince Le, his foundation is shallow. Prince Zhuang maybe? It’s doubtful he would trust him, difficult!
"Who do you think is behind this matter?" After everyone left, the Emperor asked.
Without presuming imperial intentions, one must not deceive the Emperor, so it’s better to say nothing.
"Hmph, even if you don’t speak, I know!" The Emperor coldly snorted.
After a while, the Emperor remarked to Ye Zi’an, "When will you bring your two sons into the palace? The palace is quite dull, your son is interesting."
Upon hearing this, Baili Yan and Ye Zi’an both had black lines on their faces. At such a time, could His Majesty talk about serious matters?
"Certainly! When my sons have their holiday, I will surely bring them into the palace to visit the Emperor."
"That would suffice." The Emperor thought for a moment and added, "By the way, some new pastries have recently come out in the palace, each of you take some home."
"Thank you, Emperor!"
"Alright, if there’s nothing else, you’re dismissed."
Baili Yan and Ye Zi’an looked at each other, surprised. So, His Majesty called us just to say these trivial things?
Upon leaving the Imperial Study, Mu Shaoling was seen waiting outside, sparks flew when the three met.
Ever since Mu Shaoling played the role of a woman, he rarely appeared before these two, fearing they would ridicule him. If it weren’t for an urgent matter, he wouldn’t have come now.
"Ye Zi’an, seeing this Concubine of High Rank, aren’t you going to pay your respects? Who lent you the courage?"
Listening to the delicate voice, Ye Zi’an’s face again went black-line, thinking, here comes trouble!
"Minister Ye Zi’an greets Concubine Ming, may you be well!"
"Hmph!" Mu Shaoling coldly snorted and waved his hand, "Here, these are newly arrived fruits from the palace, this Concubine bestows them to you."
"Thank the Concubine for the gift!" Ye Zi’an thought, you really enjoy this cross-dressing game, don’t you?
Upon accepting the gift, Mu Shaoling then coldly snorted and left.
After leaving the palace and returning to their homes, Ye Zi’an and Baili Yan simultaneously opened the Emperor’s pastries.
Baili Yan found a piece of Tiger Amulet, while Ye Zi’an found a note!
As for Mu Shaoling’s fruits, they indicated the Emperor’s poison had been mostly detoxified, and actions needed to be quicker.
"I heard you encountered an issue at court today?"