The harem is full of gossip, Your Majesty, you are being cheated Ch. 131

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Several imperial censors were eating in the private room, talking in low voices.

"What? The royal princess is not as good as a prostitute, and he actually said such a thing?! Is he really not afraid of being beheaded!"

"Not only was he not beheaded, I heard that Empress Dowager wanted to continue to promote this marriage."

"Empress Dowager? How ridiculous!"

"The Emperor is arguing with Empress Dowager for the second princess! With the Emperor here, this matter should not be accomplished."

"This Zhang Ziping is really too ridiculous. Tomorrow, I will report him at the court meeting!"

"The princess represents the face of the royal family. How can she marry such a person? If Empress Dowager insists, I will report Empress Dowager as well!"

"Brother Lin, you are so powerful."

"My duty as an imperial censor is originally here."

"This matter will spread soon. By then, we may not be the only censors who will submit a letter!"

"Yes, we will know at the court meeting tomorrow."

Teahouses in the Capital—

Storytellers were telling the same story.

"Let's talk about Zhang Ziping. He was being beaten into a pig's head by Lord Xie. The next moment! A pregnant woman..."

"Guess what the woman said? She kept saying that she wanted to give birth to a child and let the princess raise it..."

In the market—

Several middle-aged women gathered together.

"Tsk tsk tsk, this is a famous family! We ordinary people can't say such outrageous things!"

"I seem to have an impression of this brothel woman. She seems to live over there in Tianshui Lane."

"Come on, come on, I want to see what kind of fairy this is!"

In the street—

Children were kicking shuttlecocks and reciting nursery rhymes.

"Zhang Ziping, his head is empty, swollen like a pig's head, disgusting..."

Night, in Tianshui Lane—

Outside the snowy yard, from time to time, someone was knocking on the wall outside, and someone was pouring buckets of dog blood.

The yard was full of stench.

"Young Master Zhang, why don't you go find the princess?" Ningxue shed tears, "There is no future for our relationship."

"Ningxue, I've said it before, I only want you!" Zhang Ziping hugged Ningxue tightly.

At this moment, he felt like he was fighting against the whole world, and it was inexplicably exciting, making him unable to stop for a while.

"Young Master Zhang." Ningxue was moved.

The two of them hugged each other.

Zhang Ziping's glorious deeds fermented wildly overnight.

At the court meeting the next day, the memorials impeaching the father and son of the Zhang family were handed in like snowflakes.

Yue Lin pretended to be embarrassed and said that Empress Dowager was unwilling to deal with Zhang Ziping, and the Great Yong Dynasty had always ruled the world with filial piety, and he didn't want to be an unfilial son.

This group of officials suddenly started talking as if they were on fire.

Some said that the princess's marriage was a state affair, and Empress Dowager's excessive intervention was meddling in politics.

Some said that when parents acted absurdly, timely admonition was the way to show filial piety.

One of the bravest ones actually directly asked whether Empress Dowager was so partial to the Zhang family and had some private collusion with the Zhang family.

Once these intellectuals started to curse, they were really roundabout, without any dirty words, but it made people want to faint.

Empress Dowager's side—

Originally, she really wanted to suppress Yue Lin with filial piety. When the words of the previous dynasty came back, she was so angry that she trembled all over.

"How can these people talk so much about the family affairs of the royal family? Isn't the marriage of their children enough for them to worry about?" Empress Dowager threw things angrily.

Even Nanny Fang, who was the most favored by Empress Dowager, stood aside at this moment, not daring to breathe.

When Empress Dowager had almost vented her anger, Nanny Fang whispered, "These scholars are always like this. Empress Dowager, don't bother with them. It's not worth it to get yourself hurt by getting angry."

Nanny Fang handed over hot tea. Empress Dowager drank a few sips and slowly calmed down. Then she asked, "What about the Zhang family? Have they dealt with the brothel girl?"

Nanny Fang whispered, "I haven't received any news yet."

"The Zhang family should know. Once the woman is gone and there is no evidence, there will be room for maneuver in this matter!" Empress Dowager was thinking so.

The latest news came at the court meeting.

The Emperor directly summoned Zhang Ziping.

This Zhang Ziping was also interesting. He claimed that he and the brothel girl could not be separated for a moment. If he wanted to go to court, he had to take Ningxue with him.

The Emperor actually agreed to such a ridiculous request.

Empress Dowager was stunned.

The brothel girl? She was not dead yet?

Moreover, was Zhang Ziping crazy? How dare he say such a thing!

Fengyi Palace—

Jiang Zhimiao also ate melons with a group of concubines.

Yue Lin knew that she loved gossip, so he told the eunuch to wait outside and send the news in real time.

The concubines drank tea and ate snacks, listening to the anecdotes from the front, not to mention how comfortable they were.

At the beginning, Jiang Zhimiao was still playing "My Own Swordsmen".

Later, she heard that Zhang Ziping was going to bring Ningxue to see the Emperor. This exciting development made her pause "My Own Swordsmen" and just concentrate on listening to gossip.

"Zhang Ziping is ridiculous." Concubine De couldn't help but sneer, "He seems to have deep feelings for the brothel girl. But if he was really so affectionate, why did he hide the girl? If he had said earlier that he had a true love, would the royal family still force the princess to marry her?"

"It's nothing more than wanting both sides." Chen Shuyi sneered.

"Such a stupid person is rare in my life. With his fuss, no one would say anything even if His Majesty wanted his life." An Zhaoyi joined in the fun.

"Killing him directly would give her an advantage."

"There are some rumors outside now, saying that the princess will not marry anyone but him. It's really hilarious."

"Here it comes, Xiao Chengzi is here again."

"Quick, Xiao Chengzi, what's the latest news?"

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