GBP Chapter 484: Concubine Xian and King Jing were punished
Chapter 484: Concubine Xian and King Jing were punished
"Your Majesty, it's all my fault. I didn't teach the child well. Please forgive me." The virtuous concubine had no choice but to kowtow and admit her mistake.
They were secretly annoyed that Beitang Yuan hadn't come back for several years, and every time he came back he caused trouble for them.
"Xianfei, Prince Jing, I am not dead yet, but the Yuyong Kingdom is already in the pocket of you and your son?" Emperor Kunming asked coldly.
"Chen and concubine dare not!"
"I don't dare!"
The virtuous concubine, her mother and her son were all shocked.
Emperor Kunming's words mean that they intend to rebel and usurp the throne?
But how did the fight between two children get involved in this matter?
"Don't dare? I think you dare!" Emperor Kunming walked slowly to the three people and said, "Prince Jing, what did your son say just now? Please repeat it so that your good mother and good princess can hear it too."
"Father, this was just a fight between two children. They say children speak without restraint, and Chen'er is fine. You've already spanked him. If you're still not satisfied, I'll spank him again until you calm down."
Beitang Huan pulled Beitang Ning from Concubine Xian's arms, pushed him to the ground, and slapped him hard on the butt.
"Clap clap clap..."
Beitang Ning was shocked and frightened, and burst into tears.
"Enough!" Emperor Kunming shouted, "If it weren't the words you usually say, how could a five-year-old child say that?"
Beitang Huan hurriedly said, "Father, those are just the words of a child. Don't take them seriously. I will definitely discipline him properly in the future."
"Prince Jing, do you think I'm senile and confused?" Emperor Kunming's eyes flashed with anger. "It seems that the years when the Crown Prince was away have made you have thoughts that you shouldn't have."
Concubine Xian panicked and grabbed Emperor Kunming's sleeve, "Your Majesty, Huan'er is kind and benevolent. He has always been conscientious and dedicated to his duties. He has absolutely no other intentions."
"A kind and benevolent nature, and one who sticks to his duties?" Emperor Kunming sneered. He had thought so before, but people's hearts will change after all.
"If I hadn't heard what Beitang Ning said with my own ears, I wouldn't have known that you three, mother and son, had such great 'ambitions' in private!"
"It is my fault that I failed to discipline my son well. I deserve to die!" Beitang Huan wanted to strangle his son to death. He regretted that he had spoiled him too much, which led to his outspokenness and caused such a disaster.
"Enough! You still want to put the blame on a child?" Emperor Kunming closed his eyes, suppressed the anger in his chest, and spoke slowly:
"Xian Fei was in charge of the harem, but she failed to fulfill her duties. She allowed Beitang Ning to commit murder in the palace, which almost led to a serious mistake. She was demoted to a concubine, and the Phoenix Seal was given to De Fei. She will be in charge of the harem affairs for the time being.
Prince Jing failed to discipline his son strictly, and was stripped of his first-class title and demoted to a second-class prince, ordered to reflect on his mistakes for a year; Prince Jing's wife was also punished and was forbidden to enter the palace without imperial decree for the rest of her life.
Upon hearing this, Concubine Xian and Prince Jing collapsed to the ground.
How did things become like this?
Concubine Xian has always been valued by Emperor Kunming. In the eyes of the harem, her status is equal to that of the empress. They thought she would be the next empress. Unexpectedly, she was deposed from the position of concubine just because of the quarrel between her two children. It is likely that she will never be able to make a comeback in the future.
And King Jing, not only was his title demoted, he was also confined to his house for a year to reflect on his mistakes. That was tantamount to house arrest. The emperor had already given up on him! He would never have a chance at that high position!
"Your Majesty, this is all my fault. If you want to punish me, please do so! Prince Jing is innocent! In view of his years of dedication to the court, I beg Your Majesty to revoke your order and give Prince Jing another chance to reform!" Concubine Xian... no! It should be Concubine Yu, cried and begged bitterly.
"Get lost!" Emperor Kunming kicked her away in disgust, pointing his finger at her and yelling:
"If it weren't for the small contribution he made to the court, I would have demoted you to commoners just because of your evil intentions and your vain attempt to replace the Crown Prince."
Yupin's brother, the Minister of Revenue, and Princess Jing's father, the Marquis of Pingnan, were also here. Upon hearing that both of them had been demoted, they quickly begged for mercy.
"Your Majesty, this is the first time that King Jing has made a mistake. Give him another chance! Beitang Ning has a bad and cruel character and is difficult to discipline. Just don't let him inherit the title of king in the future!" said Pingnan Hou.
Anyway, this Beitang Ning is not my daughter’s biological son, so just get rid of him!
"Hmph!" How could Emperor Kunming not know what these two people were thinking?
If you think about it carefully, most of the officials in the court were promoted by Beitang Huan, so it is time to clean up the court.
"Marquis Pingnan has truly raised a good daughter. He wants Prince Jing to replace the Crown Prince. I'm sure you have contributed to this, right?"
Pingnan Hou was horrified. "Your Majesty, I am innocent! I absolutely did not mean that. I hope Your Majesty will understand."
"No? How could she dare to say such words to the child?" Emperor Kunming became more and more angry. His precious grandson came back so rarely, and he suffered such injustice.
"I think the Marquis of Pingnan and the Minister of Revenue are both old, so they should retire and return home!
"Eunuch Wang, pass on my decree to immediately seal off the residences of the Marquis of Pingnan and the Minister of Revenue. A thorough investigation will be conducted into their residences. Every source of their wealth must be thoroughly investigated. Nothing should be overlooked! If any corruption or bribery is discovered, they will be immediately apprehended and brought before the Three Courts for trial and severe punishment according to the law!"
Marquis Pingnan and the Minister of Revenue collapsed.
It's all over!
Most of the silver in their warehouse is of unknown origin. Even if they don't lose their heads this time, they will probably spend the rest of their lives in jail.
"As you command." Eunuch Wang responded and waved his hand towards the Imperial Guards, "Take them all away!"
Several imperial guards stepped forward, took off the official hats of Marquis Pingnan and the Minister of Revenue, stripped off their official uniforms, lifted them up and dragged them away.
When someone is sad, someone is happy. Defei's younger brother stepped forward to express his gratitude on behalf of his sister.
Defei's son is already sixteen years old. Even if he cannot become the crown prince, he will be highly valued by Emperor Kunming. As long as they seize the opportunity and are not as stupid as Yupin and King Jing, they will enjoy endless wealth and glory.
"I'm telling you, this palace, and even the entire Yuyong Kingdom, will only be left to the prince! If I find out that anyone has any improper thoughts, don't blame me for turning my back on you!" Emperor Kunming's words made those who had ill intentions give up.
After dealing with these people, Emperor Kunming felt better. "Let's all go!"
Beitang Huan's face was pale as he left with his wife and children!
Concubine Yu was also taken away.
Emperor Kunming walked up to Beitang Yuchen and said, "Chen'er, I have already vented my anger for you. I am no longer angry! This palace will always be your home."
Beitang Yuchen nodded. "Grandfather, I really didn't do anything to him. He came and tried to steal my things, so I pushed him and he had his legs chopped off."
He was frightened by the fierce way his grandfather cursed just now, and felt that no one in the Jiang family was as scary as him.