He did not immediately ask the two of them the purpose of coming to the capital, but said with concern: "You haven't had dinner yet? Dad will let Uncle Feng make arrangements."
Hearing He Shangshu's words, He Zhiran's heart felt warm.
It stands to reason that when they came to the capital from the northwest, there must be something urgent. Father should ask them why first.
However, he did not, but asked if they had had dinner.
This shows that in He Shangshu's heart, her daughter's body is more important than anything else.
"Dad, we already ate on the way. How are you these days?"
He Shangshu smiled bitterly: "Your father is not bad at this, but the current situation in the capital is very bad. Why did you choose to come here at this time?"
Especially since the Mo family was exiled by decree, Mo Jiuye must be doing something big if he appears here again.
At this time, Mo Jiuye felt that there was no need to hide anything, especially since his daughter-in-law was planning to persuade his father-in-law to resign. Telling what happened to the Mo family would give him one more thing to see clearly about the Queen's face.
Just when he was about to speak, he heard a faint noise outside.
Uncle Feng's steps were faster. He was probably still some distance away from the study, and the voice had already reached him.
"Master, someone is coming from the palace."
When He Shangshu heard that someone was coming from the palace, his face darkened, and then he started to look around.
Mo Jiuye and He Zhiran didn't need to think twice to know that if the palace could send someone here, it must be the queen's request. It was nothing more than the intention to use some small means at this time to get He Shangshu to join his camp.
Without He Shangshu's reminder, Mo Jiuye pulled He Zhiran and quickly hid behind the screen.
There is no back door in the study, and the only thing they can hide in is this screen, so they can only hide there temporarily.
At the same time, the two of them also had an idea in their minds. Once someone dared to do something detrimental to He Shangshu, they could not let the other party succeed even if they risked being exposed.
Just after hiding it, the door of the study room was pushed open from the outside.
Uncle Feng wanted to stop him, but was pushed aside by one of the chamberlains, causing him to almost fall.
Even so, Uncle Feng still wanted to prevent these people from breaking into the study without permission.
"You are so brave, you even dare to break into Lord Shangshu's study."
Seeing that Uncle Feng was so stubborn, the chamberlain stepped forward and prepared to attack him.
He Shangshu scolded him coldly: "Stop, who gave you the courage to be so presumptuous in front of me?"
The visitors were three chamberlains, and He Shangshu was no stranger to them.
"Why did Eunuch Liu bring people to my residence late at night?"
Seeing that He Shangshu's tone was not kind, Eunuch Liu said in a strange tone: "Hey... He Shangshu is really forgetful. Didn't the Queen remind you a few days ago that she would send someone to the house to talk to you?
Our family is not talented, so we have been told by the Queen to come and have a chat with Mr. He. "
As he spoke, Eunuch Liu began to look around the study with his mung bean eyes.
After all, there are Mo Jiuye and He Zhiran hiding behind the screen. At this time, He Shangshu would be lying if he said he was not guilty.
Just when he was thinking about stopping Eunuch Liu from continuing to look at him, Eunuch Liu spoke again.
"We are already here. Doesn't Mr. He want to let us come in and sit down?"
In fact, He Shangshu had already made plans to die. If it weren't for Mo Jiuye and He Zhiran, he wouldn't be bothered to compromise with Eunuch Liu at this moment.
Helpless, for the safety of his daughter and son-in-law, he could only bite the bullet and deal with the other party.
Not only that, because He Shangshu was worried about the safety of Mo Jiuye and He Zhiran, sweat was already visible on his nervous forehead.
This scene fell in Eunuch Liu's eyes, and he felt even more proud.
He even cursed He Shangshu secretly in his heart: His bones are usually so hard, but if the Queen is really serious about it, isn't she just as frightened and breaking out in a cold sweat?
With this thought in mind, Eunuch Liu looked at He Shangshu with even more disdain.
He swaggered into the study with two chamberlains, and sat directly on the main seat in front of the desk. The two chamberlains he brought stood on both sides of him in an orderly manner.
If it were in the past, a small chamberlain would never dare to put such a scene in front of He Shangshu. This shows that He Shangshu's current situation is very pessimistic.
He Shangshu tried his best to calm his thoughts and stood up straight.
"Eunuch Liu, everyone in the civil and military circles of the dynasty knows that I only listen to the emperor and never participate in those disputes about the prince. If you still want to persuade me when you come today, please stop talking!"
He had already prepared for the worst, and even if the situation forced him to remain neutral, he would not defect to the camp of a treacherous person like the Queen.
The fourth prince is just a bargaining chip brought by the queen to seize power!
Even if the fourth prince is really a member of the royal family with pure blood, so what?
How can a young child take charge of the overall situation?
In the end, the imperial power will still fall into the hands of the Xue family. What is the difference between this and trying to usurp the throne?
He Yuanming lived an upright life, and even if he died, he would not be able to collude with such a person.
Eunuch Liu didn't care about He Shangshu's attitude, because he had the same attitude even when the Queen and Prime Minister Xue spoke in person, let alone face him.
Anyway, he just needs to finish his errands for today.
Eunuch Liu took out a small porcelain vase from his arms and placed it on the table leisurely.
"Master He, the Queen has said that there are two ways for you to choose today. First, you only need to act according to the wishes of the Queen and Prime Minister Xue from now on, and you will be guaranteed a high position and a good salary, and you will enjoy endless glory and wealth in the future.
When the Fourth Prince secures his position, you will be a great hero at the senior level.
On the other hand, if you continue to go your own way and oppose the Queen..."
As he spoke, he pointed to the small porcelain bottle on the table.
"This is also the Queen's great love, giving you the last bit of dignity."
Mo Jiuye and He Zhiran were hiding behind the screen. Although they couldn't see the small porcelain vase on the table, they could tell from the sound of the small porcelain vase touching the table just now and the words of Eunuch Liu that the queen had given He Shangshu the final message. ultimatum.
Unless he agrees to join the Queen's party today, if not, he will take the poison in the small porcelain bottle.
In short, life or death is all decided by He Shangshu.
Perhaps He Shangshu had already thought of this day, but he showed no fear at all when facing the small porcelain vase on the table.
"I have already said that people with different principles cannot conspire against each other. Besides, only the Holy Emperor can decide whether my life is life or death. Since ancient times, the harem has not been allowed to interfere in politics. Whose order did the queen follow to actually want to take my life?" Official’s life?”
Eunuch Liu laughed evilly twice and slapped his hand on the table.
"He Yuanming, don't make a toast or eat as a penalty. Since you don't want to join the Queen's camp, we advise you not to make unnecessary struggles and take the poison on the table. In this way, you will not be implicated. Family members and servants of the mansion.”
