Phi-Fic Chapter 297 Where is the Royal Face?
Chapter 297 Where is the Royal Face?
He didn't want to make Lin Wanqing too tired, so he lied that he had already eaten.
"Oh, okay."
Lin Wanqing nodded after hearing this.
"Princess, you've been working hard lately. Why don't we go out for a walk?"
Lu Shengyuan looked at Lin Wanqing and spoke.
He felt that Lin Wanqing was too bored staying in the restaurant every day and needed to go out for some fresh air.
"Okay, I was thinking of going out for a walk too."
When Lin Wanqing heard this, a smile appeared on her face.
She knew that Lu Shengyuan was doing this for her own good, so she would not refuse his kindness.
The two changed into light clothes and walked out of the restaurant. They walked on the bustling streets, looking at the bustling crowds and the dazzling array of goods, their hearts filled with joy.
"Your Majesty, do you think that hairpin is pretty?"
Lin Wanqing pointed to a hairpin on the stall next to her and spoke.
She thought the hairpin was very delicate and suitable for her.
"nice."
Upon hearing this, Lu Shengyuan spoke.
He looked at Lin Wanqing with eyes full of doting.
He knew that Lin Wanqing liked this hairpin, so he bought it directly.
"My Lord, you are so kind."
Lin Wanqing looked at Lu Shengyuan with a happy smile on her face.
She felt that she was really happy to marry a man like Lu Shengyuan.
"Princess, as long as you like it."
Upon hearing this, Lu Shengyuan spoke.
He looked at Lin Wanqing with a happy smile on his face.
The two continued shopping and bought a lot of things. Looking at the big and small bags in their hands, they smiled at each other, their hearts filled with happiness and sweetness.
However, as the saying goes, "A tall tree attracts the wind," Lin Wanqing's growing reputation in the capital caused dissatisfaction among some people.
"Your Majesty, I have something important to report."
A censor came forward and said respectfully.
"Tell me, what's the matter?"
The emperor said lightly.
He has a lot of things to deal with every day and is already a little tired.
"The prince's wife, Lin, has violated her husband's moral code by opening a tavern and showing off in public, which is truly a disgrace to the royal family."
As the censor spoke, an expression of righteous indignation appeared on his face.
"Oh? Is there such a thing?"
The emperor was stunned when he heard this.
He didn't expect that someone would dare to impeach Lin Wanqing.
"Yes, Your Majesty, this is absolutely true. I dare not speak nonsense."
The censor spoke quickly after hearing this.
He looked at the emperor with a determined expression on his face.
"Your Majesty, I also have something to say."
Another censor stepped forward and spoke respectfully.
"explain."
The emperor glanced at him and said lightly.
"I believe that Lin's actions violated the code of conduct for women and she should be punished as a warning to others."
As the censor spoke, an indignant expression appeared on his face.
"I second the proposal."
Another censor also stepped forward and spoke respectfully.
"I also second my opinion."
Immediately afterwards, several more censors stood up and seconded the motion.
The emperor looked at the group of people below with a frown.
He didn't expect that so many people would impeach Lin Wanqing.
"Your Majesty, I believe that we cannot jump to conclusions on this matter. We should send someone to investigate thoroughly before making a final decision."
An old minister came forward and said respectfully.
He looked at the emperor with a calm expression on his face.
"Well, you have a point."
The emperor nodded upon hearing this.
He looked at the ministers below and said, "I will send someone to investigate this matter thoroughly. If it is true, the punishment will be severe."
"Your Majesty is holy."
Upon hearing this, the ministers spoke respectfully.
They knew that the emperor was a fair man and would not favor any side.
"Retreat."
After the emperor finished speaking, he stood up.
He looked at the group of people below with a solemn expression on his face.
He didn't know whether Lin Wanqing had done anything wrong, but he knew that this matter must be serious.
At this moment, a guard came in and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, there are hundreds of people petitioning in the capital."
"Hundreds of people? What do they want to do?"
The emperor was stunned when he heard this.
He didn't know why these people suddenly petitioned.
"Your Majesty, they are all talking about the Lin family opening a restaurant. We hope Your Majesty can severely punish the Lin family." The guard said respectfully.
He looked at the emperor with a solemn expression on his face.
He knew that this matter was very serious and would cause public outrage if not handled properly.
"What? Such a thing could happen?"
When the emperor heard this, an expression of surprise appeared on his face.
He didn't expect that so many people would oppose Lin Wanqing opening a restaurant.
"Yes, Your Majesty, there is a lot of commotion outside now. If Your Majesty does not deal with this matter as soon as possible, it will probably cause greater public outrage." The guard looked at the emperor and said.
"Go and call the prince."
The emperor was silent for a while after hearing this, and then he spoke.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Upon hearing this, the guards retreated respectfully.
After a while, Lu Shengyuan arrived at the palace.
"I see your Majesty."
Lu Shengyuan walked into the hall and bowed respectfully.
He looked at the emperor with a solemn expression on his face.
He knew that the emperor called him here because of Lin Wanqing's matter.
"Your Majesty, do you know about the Lin family opening a restaurant?"
The emperor looked at Lu Shengyuan and said lightly.
He looked at Lu Shengyuan, trying to see a hint of panic on his face.
However, Lu Shengyuan looked calm, as if nothing had happened.
"Your Majesty, I know."
Upon hearing this, Lu Shengyuan nodded.
He looked at the emperor with a determined expression on his face.
"Then do you know that this matter has caused public outrage?"
The emperor looked at Lu Shengyuan and said lightly.
He looked at Lu Shengyuan, wanting to see how he would answer.
"Your Majesty, I believe that there is nothing wrong with the Lin family opening a restaurant. Instead, they have made contributions to the country and the people. We should encourage them instead of suppressing them." Lu Shengyuan said after hearing this.
He looked at the emperor with a determined expression on his face.
He knew he couldn't retreat, otherwise Lin Wanqing would be hurt even more.
"Your Highness, what you said is wrong. As a woman, Lin should abide by the code of conduct for women. How can she show her face in public?" A censor stepped forward and said.
He looked at Lu Shengyuan and saw an expression of dissatisfaction on his face.
He didn't expect that Lu Shengyuan would actually favor Lin Wanqing.
"Why can't women show themselves in public? As long as they have ability and talent, they should be given important positions instead of being confined at home." Lu Shengyuan said after hearing this.
He looked at the censor with a look of disdain on his face.
He knew that these people were old-fashioned and stubborn.
"How can women be compared with men?" the censor said dissatisfiedly upon hearing this.
He looked at Lu Shengyuan with a sarcastic expression on his face.
He felt that Lu Shengyuan was fascinated by Lin Wanqing, which was why he spoke so for her.
"Women are also human beings. They have their own thoughts and pursuits."
"I think you are crazy. How can you bring shame to the royal family?"
He looked at Lu Shengyuan with a dissatisfied expression on his face.