Seeing Wang Zhen like this, Mrs. Sun wanted to kick him to death.
However, Wang Zhen is not an ordinary eunuch.
The power of the eunuch in charge of the ceremonial office is only higher than that of a minister. Even if she is the empress dowager, she cannot kill at will.
In the past, Empress Dowager Zhang was able to kill Wang Zhen because she had the power of regency.
In this regard, Sun couldn't compare.
If she wants to kill Wang Zhen, she must have a convincing explanation.
When dealing with small fish and shrimps, you can do whatever you like, but when dealing with powerful people, you have to act within the rules.
Sun took a deep breath, calmed down her anger, and said calmly: "Wang Zhen, even if it is as you said, that Eunuch Zhang coveted the beauty of two cheap maids, why didn't he drug the old Marquis? Wouldn't that be safer?
Furthermore, how could he drug two cheap maids at will? "
Her father's death cannot be in vain, at least he must die in a worthwhile way. At the very least, he must kill a great eunuch who is responsible for the rituals. While shocking his son, he can also make the next eunuch in charge of the eunuch bow to her.
Sun vowed to kill Wang Zhen this time!
Wang Zhen cried and explained: "This is the case, please listen to me.
The slave thought that the man might not have deliberately murdered him. He didn't have the guts and had no reason to do so. "
After a pause, "He probably just wanted to take advantage at first, but unexpectedly he woke up the old marquis. In panic, he accidentally killed someone!"
"As for why I didn't give the old Marquis medicine, it's even simpler. The old Marquis is old and he is afraid of accidents." Wang Zhen answered one by one, "The queen doesn't know something. That guy is in charge of the Marquis' daily diet." , so it was easy for him to drug the two maids."
It's so watertight... Sun gritted his teeth and said, "Who asked him to be responsible for the old Marquis' daily diet?"
"She's a slave." Wang Zhen admitted in a bachelor's manner, "My Majesty, I know that at first, that servant was quite good at serving the old Marquis, but who knew later... Well, I think I had more contact with him before I became interested in the maid serving the Marquis. Malicious!"
He looked annoyed and cried: "This slave is guilty, please punish me."
He couldn't hide this matter, but just because of this, he couldn't be killed.
Wang Zhenmen is clear about the rules and regulations here and knows the pros and cons.
The little emperor wanted to use him to confront the ministers and take the blame. Even if Sun really wanted to kill him, it would be untenable, and the little emperor would not agree.
As long as he doesn't seek death, he won't die.
They are all foxes for thousands of years. Wang Zhen understands, and so does Sun.
But she was really unwilling to do so. If this was the end of the matter, it would be a great loss for her father to die.
"Wang Zhen, do you really think that I can't cure your sins?"
Still want to scare me? Wang Zhen sneered in his heart, but cried with grief on his face, "Madam, the old Marquis is gone, and I am very sad. This slave has only one life. If it can make your mother feel better, I am willing to die."
Madam, please kill this slave! "
Wang Zhen stretched his neck and asked Sun to chop him.
With so many people watching, how could Mr. Sun really kill him?
Wang Zhen took the opportunity to say again: "Your Majesty, in fact, this slave has been persuading the Emperor for a while. After such a long time, the Emperor's anger has subsided, and he agreed to give the old Marquis his freedom in a few days."
"You really came here just by opening your mouth!" Mrs. Sun laughed angrily.
"If you don't believe me, you can ask them." Wang Zhen pointed at the two maids.
Mrs. Sun turned her head and the two maids nodded repeatedly. This was the truth.
Besides, they thought the big eunuch was a good guy. At least they didn't have to die after this trouble.
"The Queen Mother, I heard it too," said the jailer who initially complained to Wang Zhen. "Yesterday, the prince came to tell the old man the good news. The old man was very happy at the time. He also said that after he gets out, the queen mother will reward him... Ahem, what the prince said is true."
"Young one also heard it," another jailer said.
Soon everyone said they heard it.
Some actually heard it, while others just followed the crowd in order to achieve the goal of putting all the blame on the dead man.
Sun was about to explode with anger. She was sure that this story must be false, but if she confronted Zhu Qizhen, Zhu Qizhen would definitely cooperate to show that she had no intention of killing her grandfather.
Under Wang Zhen's operation, only one eunuch died in the end.
And he didn't die at the hands of Sun.
Mrs. Sun couldn't swallow this breath. If this happened, her reputation and status would plummet in the future.
"Wang Zhen, just wait." Mrs. Sun said harshly, and then said: "Notify the Sun Mansion to come and take the old Marquis home."
Everyone is dead, so of course they have to get out. They can't stink in a prison.
All the jailers said yes one after another, and Mrs. Sun glanced at Wang Zhen bitterly, turned around and walked out.
Wang Zhen was anxious to give Zhu Qizhen a confession, so he followed him out, but as soon as he took two steps, he was stopped by Mr. Sun:
"You have an unshirkable responsibility for the death of the old Marquis. Are you trying to abscond in fear of crime if you still want to leave?"
"Slave... I don't dare." Wang Zhen said bravely.
Mrs. Sun snorted coldly: "Zhen'er, look at him."
"Yes, concubine."
Wang Zhen complained endlessly. He knew that these ladies must have gone to stir up trouble, and he was so anxious that he was sweating.
But the little palace maid in front of him stared at him without blinking. Even if he wanted to arrange for someone to report to Zhu Qizhen, there was no chance.
"What is this sister's name?" Wang Zhenming asked knowingly.
"Back to my father-in-law, my maid's name is Zhen'er." Zhen'er replied solemnly.
"What a good name. Sister Zhen'er is kind-hearted at first sight." Wang Zhen said obediently, walked forward slowly, and held out a piece of gold with his sleeve.
"Don't dare to accept it." Zhen'er waved her hands repeatedly and took a few steps back.
Wang Zhenfei was almost furious. Why was this little girl so stubborn?
He glanced at the jailers with sharp eyes. A group of people immediately lowered their heads and did not dare to look at him. They all looked like deaf or blind people.
Wang Zhen smiled with satisfaction and said gently: "Sister, father-in-law, I am not a bad person, this is just a misunderstanding."
As he spoke, he took another piece of exquisite jade from his waist and said with pain: "This is a rare item that the Three Treasures eunuchs brought back from the West. My sister will be out of the palace in the future. With this alone, she can ensure that she has enough food and clothing for the rest of her life;
Well, you've seen it, they won't tell anyone, just keep it safely. "
"Don't dare to accept it." Zhen'er took another half step back.
The corners of Wang Zhen's mouth twitched, as if he had suffered a critical strike.
If it were an ordinary palace maid, he would have used violence long ago and would have dared to kill her with one blow, but he didn't dare to do this with this one.
It's tough, because she's afraid of being sued; it's soft, but this girl doesn't like that.
Wang Zhen was very cunning, but when he met such a pure person, he had no tricks at all.
No matter who else comes, sincerity is often the last resort.
Zhen'er stared at Wang Zhen, not leaving even an inch.
Wang Zhen was furious and cursed: "Our family is going to have a wedding ceremony, and you have to watch it?"
Zhen'er hesitated for a moment and nodded: "Yes."
"..." Wang Zhen really had no choice but to slump on the ground, praying in his heart: Your Majesty, you can't listen to your mother's nonsense, this slave is yours! gōΠb.ōγg
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Royal study room.
Zhu Qizhen was handling official business with cabinet members when Xiao Huangmen hurried in and reported: "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother is here."
As soon as he finished speaking, Mr. Sun broke in.
"I will see the Empress Dowager." The cabinet members headed by Yang Pu quickly put down the memorial, lifted their robes and saluted.
Zhu Qizhen frowned, but finally stood up, "The Queen Mother is coming."
Mrs. Sun looked at her son, as if looking at the enemy who killed her father. When Yang Pu and others saw this situation, they quickly said to Zhu Qizhen: "Your Majesty, please leave."
Try not to interfere with the royal family affairs as much as possible.
Sun scolded: "Did I tell you to get up?"
She just wanted to say it in front of these cabinet members to achieve her own goal.
The cabinet members' brows trembled and they had no choice but to kneel down again.
"You all love me," Zhu Qizhen said.
Yang Pu is already seventy-five years old. Since the Chinese New Year, his health has gotten worse. He couldn't stand getting up and kneeling. He didn't get up for a long time.
Zhu Qizhen glanced at Mrs. Sun and asked calmly: "Is there something wrong with the Queen Mother?"
Sun looked directly at Zhu Qizhen and said word by word: "Sun Zhong is dead. He was killed."
"Is Sun Zhong dead?" Zhu Qizhen instinctively wanted to twist his lips, but he held it back.
It was impossible to grieve, and he was so happy that he couldn't act at all.
Zhu Qizhen could only pretend to be angry, "Although Sun Zhong is guilty, I haven't punished him yet. Who killed him?"
"Wang Zhen!" Sun opened his mouth and came, taking advantage of Wang Zhen's absence to force Zhu Qizhen to convict him.
Once Zhu Qi is convicted, those in prison will naturally fall with the wind.
"Your Majesty, Wang Zhen is so bold and has no laws." The ministers' eyes widened, and the opportunity finally came. "We should kill Wang Zhen immediately to set an example for others!"
Yang Pu groaned for a long time, and finally stood up. When he saw his colleagues, they all knelt down, with a look of despair on his face.
Don't be like this, I can't make it!
