Dressed as cannon fodder and vowing to kick the heroine’s head off

The noise in the court was heard again. One by one, the ministers came to the emperor to report, expressing their disapproval of the queen's behavior in the palace. They believed that as the mother of a country, the queen should have the demeanor of a mother to the country, but she did something so unacceptable that it really damaged the dignity and reputation of the royal family.

Xiao Chenyi sat on the dragon throne, frowning slightly. There was a chill in his eyes, like a real ice knife, which made the ministers in the court subconsciously quiet down.

He raised his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet, and said in a low and powerful voice: "I already know, you don't have to argue anymore."

The atmosphere in the court became tense. Everyone lowered their heads, not daring to look the emperor in the face, but their clenched fists expressed their disapproval of the emperor.

Xiao Chenyi looked at the ministers in the court and sighed in his heart. Although these people were important officials of the court, their thoughts were so narrow.

Isn’t it good that the Queen and her senior brothers have a deep relationship?

If they are not profound, how can we invite them to be teachers to the prince?

Yun Xi once told him that she also wanted to learn some knowledge from those senior brothers. He agreed.

I already lack some knowledge, and if the queen can learn it, it will be a good thing for me - I can just go home and teach her!

"Your Majesty... We are really doing this for you!" an old minister kowtowed and shouted.

"Everyone, are you trying to say that the Queen has an affair with her fellow apprentices?" Xiao Chenyi's voice was as low and depressing as the gloom before thunder. Every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, with a kind of anger that was about to erupt. That anger was like surging magma, surging violently in his chest.

The ministers looked at each other guiltily, then pushed the old man out of the crowd.

The old man said with a stiff face, "Your Majesty, we are just worried. After all... after all, the inner palace is lonely, and it is normal for the queen to have other thoughts."

Ha, ha ha..." Xiao Chenyi laughed in anger, his laughter full of ridicule and anger.

He stared at the old man with his eyes, and his gaze was like a real sharp arrow, as if it could pierce through him.

"Is this the reason for your worry? How could you so lightly say such a rumor that defames the Queen's reputation? Where do you put me? Where do you put the Queen?"

Xiao Chenyi's hands clenched unconsciously, and veins bulged on the back of his hands.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me!" The ministers knelt down one after another.

"Take your memorials and get out of here!" the emperor roared angrily, his voice deafening.

He grabbed the inkstone beside him and smashed it hard at the nearest minister on the ground with all his strength.

The unfortunate courtier was totally unprepared for this sudden attack. He had no time to dodge and was hit hard on the forehead by the inkstone. Blood gushed out instantly, staining his cheeks and clothes red.

He covered his wound in pain, his body swaying and almost falling to the ground.

The other ministers watched this scene in horror, their hearts filled with fear and shock.

They couldn't believe that the emperor would be so out of control that he would attack his own subjects.

For a moment, the court fell into deathly silence, with only the heavy breathing of the injured minister and the heavy gasping of the emperor intertwined.

When Xiao Chenyi returned to the palace, he saw Yun Xi's red eyes and couldn't help but give Yun Xi a big hug: "Don't worry, I believe in you."

After hearing what Xiao Chenyi relayed, Yun Xi felt both angry and aggrieved.

She understood that the people in the palace were treacherous and her every move was being watched by everyone. If she was not careful, she would be taken advantage of.

Fortunately, Xiao Chenyi understood her and knew how to stand up for her.

Yun Xi decided to find out the source of the rumors and clear her name.

She quietly arranged for her trusted confidant Gong Xiao Shengxia to investigate the matter secretly.

During the investigation, she discovered that there seemed to be a force behind this that was deliberately manipulating it, attempting to undermine her position in the court and then affect the position of the prince.

A few days later, Mr. Hong unexpectedly appeared in the story of the investigation.

It turned out that after Mr. Hong made a fool of himself at the palace banquet, he had been resentful and felt that he was ignored because of the arrival of the Queen's senior brother and his disciples. He was obsessed with it and colluded with some minor officials with ill intentions to spread these rumors.

After Yun Xi learned the truth, she did not punish Mr. Hong immediately. She knew that although Mr. Hong had committed a serious mistake, if she punished him directly, it might cause dissatisfaction among more scholars, who would think that she was narrow-minded. They might even conclude that she was trying to cover up something and that there must be something wrong with her senior brother.

Yun Xi summoned Mr. Hong alone.

In the quiet palace, Yun Xi looked at Mr. Hong and said softly, "Mr. Hong, I think you were confused for a moment, and you have real talent and knowledge. I hope you can correct your behavior in the future and not get involved in the disputes in the palace again."

Mr. Hong was shocked: The Queen knew about it so quickly? How is it possible?

It must be a blind guess!

Mr. Hong smiled and argued: "Your Majesty, please understand! I did not say that you and your senior brothers were too close! Someone must have framed you."

As soon as the words fell, Yun Xi sneered: "Mr. Hong!"

Mr. Hong reacted quickly and broke out in a cold sweat!

Oops, I confessed it myself!

Mr. Hong quickly knelt on the ground and kowtowed for mercy: "Empress! I was also forced..."

Mr. Hong kept telling lies and Yun Xi didn't want to listen anymore.

Let Chuchun take him to the emperor directly.

Following Mr. Hong's confession, officials who had been involved in spreading the rumors were also punished.

Mr. Hong was directly stripped of his status as a juren and was never allowed to take part in the imperial examinations again.

Queen Yunxi used her wisdom to quickly resolve the crisis, and her position in the palace was not affected but became more stable.

Prince Xiuqi saw his mother's wisdom and strength in this storm. He studied harder, hoping to grow up soon so that he could protect his mother well and prevent her from being criticized again.

"Empress, His Royal Highness is truly a genius! Whether it's knowledge or martial arts, he can quickly master them, and can even draw inferences from one example and comprehend deeper truths. This is truly rare! I admire you!"

A month later, Senior Brother Ten shook his head and couldn't help but express his heartfelt admiration.

"Really?" Yun Xi was also very happy, "It's also because of your good teaching."

"The prince is growing up, it would be good for him to have someone to study with him." The fourth prince frowned.

Growing up alone will make you lonely and have social deficiencies.

"Do you have any suggestions?" Yun Xi asked.

Fourth Brother and his companions have traveled extensively and have a wide range of knowledge. They should know which son is suitable to be the prince's companion, right?

The fourth brother rubbed his forehead and said, "The prince is too smart. It's not easy to find a study partner who is equal to him, loyal, and has a good family background."

"How about asking the emperor to provide some lists for you to screen?" Yun Xi frowned slightly and looked at the fourth senior brother and the others.

The prince is now in a critical period of growth. If he does not have a good tutor, it may indeed affect his future development.

"Okay...don't worry, we will find the right candidate as soon as possible." The Fourth Prince promised.

He understood Yun Xi's concerns, but he also knew that this matter could not be rushed and must be considered carefully.