But the Emperor feigned ignorance, thus he could not expose it so simply. He then heard Feng Yu Heng say: "That's right, it's unclear what sort of goal this sixth princess of Zong Sui has, as she used the name Yu Qian Yin to get into the capital of Da Shun. Many days ago, she used a poison to cause the death of daughter-in-law's grandmother. A person's life was taken away for no reason by her hand. Father Emperor, daughter-in-law has naturally received love from grandmother and was close with grandmother. Grandmother was harmed and killed, and daughter-in-law is feeling very sad. Would father Emperor please support daughter-in-law!"
When she finished speaking, she simply kneeled with a sad expression.
All of the officials broke out into a cold sweat. Who did not know that Feng Yu Heng and the Feng family did not get along! Who did not know that the Feng family's matriarch was biased and greedy! To say that the grandparent and grandchild were close, was that not just nonsense. However, since Feng Yu Heng said this, it was not their place to refute it. The sixth princess of Zong Sui had suddenly come to Da Shun; however, she had not followed the proper procedures to enter the palace. Instead, she mingled with the capital, and she even poisoned the Feng family's matriarch. What exactly was Zong Sui doing?
In truth, based on the chaos in the capital, Xuan Tian Hua had already told the Emperor about the matter regarding Yu Qian Yin, and she had already been locked up in the mountain prison. It was just that she had not yet been sentenced. The Emperor knew that Feng Yu Heng would not let this person off lightly. He had also been waiting for Feng Yu Heng to take the initiative to bring it up. Sure enough, she brought this matter up today. He was truly curious as to how Feng Yu Heng wanted to handle it, thus he followed up on Feng Yu Heng's words and said: "I will! Of course, I will support you! The princess of a vassal country secretly entered my Da Shun and actually dared to harm the grandmother of an imperial daughter. This is a heavenly offense. A-Heng, tell me, how should this person be taken care of?"
Feng Yu Heng looked up at the Emperor, and a sly smile appeared on her face: "Father Emperor, Zong Sui and Da Shun have a good relationship. Daughter-in-law does not want to ruin the relations between the two countries because of some family matters. How about we settle this matter privately!"
"Settle it privately?" The Emperor was puzzled, "How should it be settled privately?"
Xuan Tian Ming could no longer bear to continue watching. What sort of idiotic lawsuit was this. Just say it directly and be done with it! Thus he spoke up: "Just have Zong Sui pay up!"
The Emperor immediately became spirited, "How much should they pay?" While saying this, he secretly gestured a "five" to Feng Yu Heng while silently mouthing: "Five million?" He then added: "Gold?"
Feng Yu Heng shook her head and also returned the gesture, signaling a "one." The Emperor's eyes lit up and immediately understood then said: "Although elder madam Feng was without rank or title, she was still imperial daughter Ji An's grandmother. How about this! We'll have Zong Sui pay ten million taels of gold to pay reparations for this death. Also, another ten million taels of gold will be paid as a courtesy for having their princess come to Da Shun. A-Heng, what do you think?"
Feng Yu Heng kowtowed to the Emperor and said: "Thank you, father Emperor. But grandmother has already passed, and she will be unable to spend the ten million taels of gold. Before grandmother passed away, she was very worried about the court. She always warned daughter-in-law to help his Highness the ninth prince in taking care of the court. Then A-Heng will represent grandmother and donate the ten million taels of gold to the national treasury! This will be considered as fulfilling grandmother's wishes."
The Emperor nodded. He knew that this girl would not allow the Feng family to enjoy any victories. "Good!" He loudly said: "The ten million taels of gold will be used to pay for the soldier's wages and provisions. It will be left to you two to take care of."
486: It Turns Out Dear Wife Likes This Sort of Tune
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