funbook-pk Chapter 726 An Unexpected Trouble
Chapter 726 An Unexpected Trouble
Chapter 726 An Unexpected Trouble
Kunning Palace was Empress Zhou's bedroom. At this moment, Wang Wenzhou was embracing Dayuer and sleeping in bed with Empress Zhou.
Empress Zhou opened her eyes and saw that it was already dawn. She quickly and gently nudged Wang Wenzhou, "Boxin, wake up! It's daylight!"
Wang Wenzhou rolled over, nuzzled his head against Empress Zhou's chest, and said with a smile, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, Zhu Youjian won't come to catch us in the act! I'll sleep a little longer!"
Empress Zhou was both ashamed and angry. This rascal was always talking nonsense, which was enough to drive anyone crazy.
"Smack!" Empress Zhou slapped Wang Wenzhou hard and said irritably, "Get up! Aren't you going to the morning court?"
"That's right!" Wang Wenzhou nodded, shook Da Yu'er awake, and said, "Ruru, Ruru, quickly help me get dressed, I have to go to court! As the part-time emperor, I can't be too lax. I need to hurry up and sideline that pig Zhu Youjian!"
Da Yu'er's expression changed. "My nemesis, isn't that little bitch Liu Rushi? Why do you keep calling her the wrong person?"
Although Da Yu'er was unhappy, she still quickly got up and helped Wang Wenzhou get dressed.
Wang Wenzhou suddenly froze for a moment. He was still half asleep and had called out the wrong name. Now that he saw it, he realized that his baby Ruru had died long ago, and his mood instantly plummeted.
Wang Wenzhou's changing expressions were all observed by Da Yu'er and Empress Zhou. Both children were upset; the man who held them to sleep was thinking of another woman. No one would feel good in that situation.
Wang Wenzhou got dressed, and Dayuer changed into a eunuch's clothes. After a quick breakfast, Dayuer accompanied Wang Wenzhou to court.
Since Wang Wenzhou attacked Beijing, the court officials had not attended the morning court session. On this particular day, all the officials in the capital who were of sufficient rank were present at the morning court session.
When the civil and military officials saw Wang Wenzhou strolling over with a young eunuch in his arms, they immediately panicked.
"Guards! The traitor Wang Wenzhou is here! Arrest him at once!"
"Mad dog Wang Wenzhou, I'll fight you to the death!"
"Wang Wenzhou, surrender immediately!"
Many officials of lower rank, unaware of the impending attack, began to hurl insults at Wang Wenzhou upon seeing him. This was understandable; during Wang Wenzhou's siege of the capital, almost every official in the city suffered casualties among their relatives and servants.
"Silence! Who dares to roar in the imperial court!" Wang Chengen shouted immediately.
"Pfft..." Everyone fell silent. They couldn't understand what had happened. Yesterday, Wang Wenzhou had led troops to attack the city, and today he not only came to court, but it seemed the Emperor didn't intend to punish him. Your Majesty, is Wang Wenzhou your long-lost father?
"Your humble servant Wang Wenzhou greets Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!" Wang Wenzhou hurriedly kowtowed.
"Rise, Minister Wang!" Zhu Youjian waved his hand and said irritably, "Boxin, come to court earlier in the future. Don't always be late and make me and all my ministers wait for you!"
"Your Majesty is right, Your Majesty! I accept the decree and thank you!" Wang Wenzhou quickly cupped his hands and said to everyone, "I am truly sorry, everyone. I had just reunited with my baby after so long, and our separation has made us feel like we're newlyweds. I overslept!"
Zhu Youjian's face turned ashen with rage. "Wang Wenzhou, you mad dog! I really want to execute you by slow slicing!" "Fine, I won't stoop to your level!"
"Huh?" The civil and military officials, kept in the dark, were all completely bewildered. What exactly had happened? What kind of deal did this mad dog, Wang Wenzhou, have with the Emperor?
Zhu Youjian said coldly, "If you have something to report, then report it; otherwise, the court is adjourned."
Wang Wenzhou quickly cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I hereby impeach the old scoundrel Wen Tiren. Not only does he occupy a position without fulfilling his duties, but he also deceives Your Majesty, doing things that hurt your friends and please your enemies. I beg Your Majesty to dismiss him from his post and investigate this scoundrel!"
"Buzz..." The scene immediately erupted in chaos.
"Mad Dog Wang Wenzhou, you have rebelled and dared to rant in the court and slander the current Grand Secretary! You are utterly despicable!"
"Traitor Wang Wenzhou, I will never let you get away with this!"
Wen Tiren frowned. He had learned of Wang Wenzhou's arrival at the palace the night before. He knew that Wang Wenzhou must have made a deal with Zhu Youjian, otherwise he wouldn't have appeared here.
The key issue is that Wen Tiren couldn't understand why Wang Wenzhou would fire on him. Logically speaking, he was Wang Wenzhou's ally.
"Ahem!" Qian Qianyi coughed a few times, cupped his hands, and said, "This old minister seconds the motion! The old traitor Wen Tiren has brought disaster to the country and the people. He colluded with the Tartars and plotted to kill Duke Zhang Zhiji of Yingguo, Earl Wang Xianda of Xinjian, and others. His crimes are unforgivable. He also deceived the Emperor and his colleagues. Lord Wang had no grievances to appeal, so he raised an army to purge the court of corrupt officials."
For this, tens of thousands of soldiers died in battle. The root of the problem lies entirely with the old traitor Wen Tiren. I implore Your Majesty to immediately dismiss him from his post and hand him over to the Three Judicial Offices for investigation!
"Pfft..." All the civil and military officials were stunned. What was going on? The assassin at Wang Wenzhou's father Wang Xianda's birthday banquet was sent by Wen Tiren? How could that be?
At this moment, Zheng Junsan, Liu Zunxian, and other Donglin Party leaders all stood up and said, "We second that proposal!"
"Slander! When did I ever do such a thing?" Wen Tiren finally realized he had been tricked. It seemed that Wang Wenzhou, Zhu Youjian, and the Donglin Party members had planned this all along!
Upon hearing the words of the Donglin Party leaders, a large number of civil and military officials immediately stood up in support. A majority of the court officials were Donglin Party members. Although they didn't know the reasons, since the leaders had spoken, their subordinates only needed to express their support.
"Wen Tiren! Even now, you still dare to deny it?" Wang Wenzhou said angrily, pointing at Wen Tiren.
Qian Qianyi sneered inwardly, "Wen Tiren, you're the only one who can take the blame for this!"
Qian Qianyi and other prominent figures of the Donglin Party were summoned for a meeting by Zhu Youjian last night. Zhu Youjian mentioned Wang Wenzhou's desire for a peaceful resolution and the need to "purge the court of corrupt officials," which Qian Qianyi and others immediately opposed.
After all, their families had all died defending the city. They couldn't wait to kill Wang Wenzhou. Now that Wang Wenzhou was powerless to do what he wanted, and reinforcements from all over the country would be arriving one after another, Wang Wenzhou's troops outside the city would be surrounded and annihilated in a few days. They didn't want to miss this good opportunity to kill Wang Wenzhou.
However, Zhu Youjian explained the advantages and disadvantages, and Wu Sangui's five thousand troops in the city had already lost control and, under the command of Chen Yuanyuan, a concubine of Wang Wenzhou, were secretly surrounding the palace.
Meanwhile, in Hanshan, Wang Wenzhou's concubine, Mu Yiyun, defeated Sun Chuanting's 150,000-strong army in just three days. Now, Mu Yiyun commands 200,000 troops and is marching towards the capital. Troops from all over the country who came to the emperor's aid have already rushed to Hanshan to intercept Mu Yiyun; where are the troops to relieve the siege of the capital?
Upon hearing this, Qian Qianyi and the others were immediately discouraged and could only obey Zhu Youjian's order to resolve the incident peacefully. After some discussion, they decided that Wen Tiren should take the blame.
Wen Tiren quickly walked to Wang Wenzhou's side and whispered, "Boxin, I have always treated you well! How can you treat me like this?"
For Wen Tiren, this was truly an unexpected disaster. He couldn't understand why Wang Wenzhou, the Emperor, and the Donglin Party were all making him take the blame.