The most romantic little emperor

Chapter 349 Dong Sisi's Kind Reminder to Su Ziyan

In desperation, Wen Qingfeng could only kneel down in humiliation in front of the concubines who were dressed in white mourning clothes, and kowtowed repeatedly to apologize, even though his scalp was broken and blood was oozing out.

However, the concubines all had blank expressions on their faces, showing no signs of forgiving him, and some even spoke harshly to him.

At this critical moment, Dong Sisi came to Su Ziyan's side quietly like a breeze and whispered softly: "Sister Ziyan, Minister Wen has a close relationship with your eldest brother. Are you really not going to plead for him?"

Su Ziyan heard this, and the corners of her mouth curled up in an arc that seemed like a smile. She shook her head gently, and her tone revealed a bit of disdain and coldness: "Sister Dong, how could I not know the little tricks in your heart? My eldest brother is my eldest brother, and Minister Wen is Minister Wen. How can the friendship between them be a reason for me to plead for him?"

Dong Sisi didn't seem to take Su Ziyan's sarcasm to heart. She was not angry at all. Instead, the corners of her lips slightly raised, revealing a light smile.

She spoke softly, like a spring breeze, and said slowly: "Sister Zi Yan, you really misunderstood me. You probably can't imagine that the late emperor specially designated you and me to be buried with him. Sister is still young, how can I give up the glory and wealth in this world so easily?"

Su Ziyan was shocked and her face turned pale. She didn't know the hidden truth, but she didn't want to go to hell at such a young age.

So, she asked in a trembling voice: "Sister Dong, are you serious?"

Seeing this, Dong Sisi sighed and continued, "Sister, how could I lie to you about something like this? If not, why would I go to so much trouble to find trouble with Wen Qingfeng?"

Having said this, Dong Sisi closed her mouth, leaving Su Ziyan enough room for imagination and allowing her to express herself freely.

Su Ziyan thought for a moment, but couldn't suppress her curiosity and asked softly, "Sister Dong, where did you get this information?"

Dong Sisi glanced sideways at Qin Hao who was silent beside her, then raised her chin slightly, motioning Su Ziyan to look.

Su Ziyan followed his gaze and immediately understood. She asked unwillingly, "Sister Dong, he wouldn't lie to you, would he?"

"will not."

Dong Sisi answered confidently, "The emperor would never lie to me about this. Since he said it, it must be true. I believe him and everything he has done for us."

Although Su Ziyan still had doubts in her heart, when she thought about how Qin Hao had just abolished the system of burying people alive with the dead from the previous year for their sake, she no longer doubted Qin Hao's words as before.

Dong Sisi seemed to see through her thoughts. She spoke softly, like a spring breeze blowing across the lake: "Sister, I have a few words to remind you. Since we have entered this deep palace, we are already members of the royal family, shouldering the honor and responsibility of the royal family. If we are too close to our mother's family and do not distinguish between the important and the unimportant, I am afraid it will arouse the suspicion of the emperor. By then, I am afraid it will not be good for anyone. So, sister advises you to keep some distance from the Su family."

Su Ziyan understood what Dong Sisi said. Although she didn't comment on her words, she knew that what she said was true.

She nodded slightly, forcing a smile, and said softly, "Thank you for your kind reminder, sister. I know what to do now."

Just as Wen Qingfeng knelt on the ground and begged for mercy from the concubines of the late emperor, Dong Sicheng suddenly stepped forward, and his voice exploded in the court like thunder: "Your Majesty, Wen Qingfeng dared to privately guess the late emperor's intentions, disregarding the lives of the late emperor's concubines, and openly disobeying your will. This is disloyalty, unfilial, unkind and unjust. I am ashamed to be with him in the court. I beg Your Majesty to severely punish this thief, to set an example and maintain the discipline of the court!"

Dong Sicheng's remarks of adding insult to injury immediately received support from many court officials, especially those neutral officials. In order to show their loyalty in front of the new emperor and to please the concubines of the previous emperor, they all stood up and supported Dong Sicheng's proposal.

Some officials who were not on good terms with Wen Qingfeng even took advantage of the situation and directly proposed that in order to completely eradicate this disloyal and unjust person, Wen Qingfeng's three clans should be killed to prevent future troubles.

Facing the criticism from the civil and military officials, Wen Qingfeng was isolated and helpless like an island. No one around him was willing to stand up for him and say a fair word.

His face was as pale as paper, and his body kept shaking, like a fallen leaf in the autumn wind, about to fall.

At this moment, he knew clearly that his life was hanging by a thread, and there was no hope of escaping unscathed. So, he ignored his former dignity and pride and begged for mercy from the high and mighty Qin Hao.

"Your Majesty, I realize my mistake."

His voice was trembling and weak, with a hint of begging and helplessness, "I do not ask Your Majesty to forgive my mistakes, I only ask that you show mercy and let my family go."

The concubines who were hurt just watched it all coldly.

They did not have any sympathy or pity for Wen Qingfeng in their hearts, and they all secretly cursed him for deserved such an end.

They looked at Dong Sisi, their eyes filled with respect and gratitude for her, because it was she who stood up and upheld justice for them, the women in the harem.

Everything was going as Qin Hao had expected. He looked at everything in front of him with satisfaction, a faint smile on his face. He looked at Su Zhengfang who was lowering his head, and asked casually, "Minister Su, I want to hear your opinion. How do you think we should punish Lord Wen?"

Everything was just as Qin Hao expected. He leisurely examined the scene before him, a satisfied smile on his lips.

He gently cast his gaze on Su Zhengfang, who lowered his head, and asked casually, "Minister Su, I want to hear your opinion. How severely do you think Lord Wen should be punished?"

This casual question, however, was sharp and pointed, like a sword that pierced Su Zhengfang's heart, making him feel nauseous, as if he had swallowed a fly.

In order to extricate himself from this quagmire, Su Zhengfang quickly adjusted his mood and acted as if it had nothing to do with him. He practiced Tai Chi and responded awkwardly: "Your Majesty, you are wise and powerful. I believe you have the final say on how to deal with this matter."

His answer neither expressed his opinion directly nor cleverly kicked the question back like a ball.