SFS Chapter 106: Never Enter the Imperial Palace
Chapter 106: Never Enter the Imperial Palace
The Empress Dowager naturally knew about the uproar in the capital.
"Your Majesty, you must take charge of Pingle's matter. She has been framed! In my opinion, it must be that Liu deliberately framed Pingle for revenge. Liu's actions do not take your Majesty and the royal family seriously at all. Your Majesty must punish her severely!"
Pingle was a bit mischievous on weekdays, but she would never do something shameful like having an affair with an actor. It was obvious that someone was deliberately framing her.
Emperor Jingxuan frowned, feeling very annoyed.
The scandal of Princess Pingle Murong Jin had already spread throughout the capital, and anyone with a discerning eye could see that the princess and that actor were by no means innocent.
"Mother, I have sent people to investigate this matter thoroughly. If Pingle was really framed, I will take care of her. However, according to the results of my investigation so far, Pingle and the actor are not innocent. A lot of Pingle's jewelry was found in the actor's residence. I'm afraid they were all for show. The prince is guilty of the same crime as the common people, and Pingle is no exception."
What Emperor Jingxuan didn't say was that the actor had known Princess Pingle even earlier than Ye Wenbo.
I'm afraid that the child in her belly is not Ye Wenbo's.
Emperor Jingxuan's words left the empress dowager speechless for a moment. She had never expected that things would develop to this point.
The Queen Mother was filled with love for Princess Pingle and had always treated her as the apple of her eye. It was hard for her to accept such news.
"Your Majesty, even if Pingle is at fault, she must have been bewitched. How could a girl like her have any bad intentions? That actor deserves death. As her elder, you must make the decision for her."
The Queen Mother still refused to give up and tried to plead for Princess Pingle.
"Your Majesty, Prince Shun only has this one daughter. No matter what, Pingle, you must protect her."
Emperor Jingxuan sighed, his tone was very helpless.
"Mother, I will not pursue the matter of Princess Pingle killing that actor, but she should not enter the palace in the future."
The empress dowager suddenly looked up and stared at Emperor Jingxuan in disbelief.
Can’t enter the palace?
"Your Majesty, are you going to expel Pingle from the royal family? She is the only daughter of Prince Shun, the granddaughter of my family, and your niece. Do you really want to expel her from the royal family for an actor?"
"Mother, I have tolerated Pingle's actions over and over again. Do you know where I found the other of the three mountain paintings Liu presented?"
When the Queen Mother heard this, she was stunned. Why did His Majesty bring up this matter at this time?
"I don't know."
Emperor Jingxuan sneered, his tone was cold,
"This last painting of the mountain has long been in Pingle's hands. How do you think she got it? And why did she fall for the ordinary Ye Wenbo?"
The Empress Dowager was completely shocked by Emperor Jingxuan's question. What does Your Majesty mean?
Could it be that Pingle already knew the secret of Shan Yi's intention? The reason why she provoked Ye Wenbo was also for the treasures of the previous dynasty. However, as a weak woman, what did she want those treasures for?
"Your Majesty, you must have misunderstood. Pingle is just a little willful because of my pampering. She must not know the secret in the painting..."
Emperor Jingxuan did not want to listen to the Queen Mother's explanation, so he interrupted her directly.
"Since I have said this, I must have evidence. Otherwise, I would never say it. I can forgive Pingle's matter. She can't enter the palace again in the future. If the queen mother agrees, I will naturally let them give up the clan affairs. I can also calm down the rumors in the capital."
The Queen Mother's face turned pale. She knew that once the Emperor made up his mind, it would be difficult to change it.
She looked at Emperor Jingxuan, her eyes filled with helplessness and pain.
"Your Majesty, Pingle is still young and ignorant. Can't you give her another chance?"
Emperor Jingxuan shook his head. "Mother, I have given her many chances. This incident has a huge impact. If I don't punish her, where is the dignity of the royal family? How will the people of the world view me?"
The Queen Mother was silent, she knew that what the Emperor said made sense.
But her love for Pingle made her unable to accept such an outcome.
"Your Majesty, can't you really forgive Ping Le just once?"
"Mother, I have been tolerant enough towards her. If she were not a child of the royal family and coveted the treasures of the previous dynasty that shook the country, do you think she would still be alive?"
The Empress Dowager was so frightened by Emperor Jingxuan's words that she dared not plead any further.
No matter what, as long as you are alive there is still hope. In the future, she will just pamper you more.
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Shun Prince's Palace.
Emperor Jingxuan's decree soon arrived at Prince Shun's mansion.
Because Princess Pingle Murong Jin was still bedridden, the decree was naturally received by Prince Shun and Princess Shun.
"The Emperor is in charge of the imperial destiny. I am concerned about Prince Shun's daughter Murong Jin. Although she is from a noble family, she has made mistakes and brought shame to the imperial family. I hereby issue this decree. From now on, Prince Shun's daughter Murong Jin is not allowed to set foot in the imperial palace for the rest of her life. I hope she will reflect on her mistakes, cultivate her character, and not make mistakes again. I decree this."
The eunuch who delivered the imperial edict could not help coughing when he saw that Prince Shun had no intention of coming forward.
"Ahem, ahem..."
Princess Shun quickly pulled Prince Shun's sleeve, motioning him to come forward to receive the order.
He then signaled to Yu Shu behind him to give the eunuch a reward of silver, and respectfully escorted the man out of the house.
"What does your majesty mean? Does he really not consider me his brother?"
Prince Shun could hardly suppress his anger. His Majesty actually blamed Pingle for just an actor.
"Your Majesty, be careful with your words. There are ears on the other side of the wall."
Prince Shun had a gloomy face, but the anger in his heart was difficult to calm down.
He never imagined that the emperor would treat Princess Pingle like this because of an actor.
In his opinion, Pingle had suffered so much injustice because of this matter. Not only did His Majesty not make a decision for her, but he also allowed the clan affairs office to interfere.
He didn't take Pingle and his brother seriously at all.
"Hmph, what am I afraid of? Your Majesty is so unfair, don't you allow me to say a few words? He has never thought of me as his brother, so forget it. At most, I will go to the palace to see the Queen Mother. I want to see if he doesn't even listen to my mother."
Prince Shun said angrily.
Princess Shun sighed in a helpless manner, sneering in her heart.
"Your Majesty, Pingle has already displeased His Majesty. You also said that there is the Queen Mother in the palace, and the Queen Mother has always favored Pingle. If she disagrees, do you think His Majesty will directly issue an order to come to the palace?"
No longer allowed to enter the palace for life?
Isn't this almost tantamount to directly expelling Murong Jin from the royal family?
Let me ask, why can’t the royal children enter the palace?
Although Murong Jin was not removed from the Royal Jade Butterfly, who wouldn't understand His Majesty's decree?
The Queen Mother might have been persuaded by His Majesty a long time ago, or His Majesty's original punishment might have been more severe, so the Queen Mother compromised.
This made her a little curious. Could it be that Murong Jin had done something behind the scenes to displease His Majesty?
If that's the case, can she take this opportunity to do something?