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Princess Nanyang's memorial was delivered first.

Zuo Zhen must not be a fool! I don't even know how to catch up on the complaint.

All the ministers slandered or laughed in their hearts or looked on with cold eyes.

Prime Minister Wang was angry in his heart, but calmly said on his face: "Since the Nanyang Palace has sent the memorial first, please ask the emperor to have this memorial read out first."

Emperor Taikang nodded slightly: "It's exactly what the Prime Minister said!"

Under the attention of all the ministers, the chamberlain took the memorial into the palace. The minister of the Zhongshu family received the memorial and read out loudly Zuozhen's ten major crimes.

Every sentence is sharp and every word is heart-breaking. Writing is as sharp as a knife, nothing better than this.

After hearing this, not only did Empress Dowager Zheng look angry, but Emperor Taikang also had a sullen face.

It's one thing to suppress Nanyang County in private, but how can we tolerate people being so contemptuous and disrespectful to Princess Jiang in public? This trampled the royal family's face to the ground.

Prime Minister Wang was furious.

Zuo Zhen, this idiot, had no problem doing some things secretly, and everyone knew it. "I am a loyal dog under Prime Minister Wang's family. With Prime Minister Wang's support, I am not afraid of the princess or the emperor." Can these words be said casually?

Now Chen Zhuo, that old fox, caught the topic and wrote such a memorial. In front of the emperor and ministers, and the Empress Dowager Zheng who blindly favored Princess Nanyang and took the opportunity to provoke, how could he, the prime minister, protect his lackeys?

Yes, in Prime Minister Wang's opinion, this matter was written by Chen Zhuo and Chen Changshi from beginning to end. He never thought that a ten-year-old girl could do such a big thing.

Even Emperor Taikang and Empress Dowager Zheng thought so in their hearts.

Empress Dowager Zheng looked at Prime Minister Wang's slightly ugly face and felt very happy. She sneered and said, "This memorial contains ten counts of impeaching Zuo Zhen. I wonder what Prime Minister Wang thinks?"

Prime Minister Wang was at a rare disadvantage and was unable to answer for a while. Fortunately, Zhang Shangshu of the Ministry of Civil Affairs came forward and said: "What is the whole story of this matter? We cannot just listen to one side of the story. It is better to wait for General Zuo's memorial to be sent before discussing it."

Emperor Taikang swallowed his displeasure and nodded: "What Zhang Shangshu said makes sense, let's wait and make a decision."

Then, Wen Sheng said to Empress Dowager Zheng: "I understand the Queen Mother's pity for the younger generation and her loving heart. Shaohua is the only bloodline of Uncle Nanyang, and I will not allow anyone to insult her. Please be at ease, Queen Mother."

Empress Dowager Zheng ruthlessly defeated Prime Minister Wang's army. She was in a good mood and said unhurriedly: "With these words from the emperor, the Ai family can feel relieved. A woman from the Ai family does not know anything about government affairs. The Ai family only You know, this is the Jiang family's world. All ministers must be loyal to the emperor."

"The emperor must open his eyes and see clearly who is a loyal minister and who is a treacherous minister who is manipulating the government. Don't be deceived by a moment of soft-heartedness."

The Queen Mother Zheng was in a good mood and turned away like a winner.

Prime Minister Wang held back a sigh of relief and respectfully sent the Queen Mother away.

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That night, the Wang family's study room was brightly lit with candles.

Prime Minister Wang said with a cold face: "Did Zuo Zhen have a letter?"

The staff member responsible for correspondence replied in a low voice: "No letter has come yet."

Prime Minister Wang was extremely angry and laughed: "I am seeking death, but I don't need to stop you."

Several other staff members spoke out to persuade Prime Minister Wang to calm down.

Prime Minister Wang did not hide his anger in front of his confidants and said coldly: "The Queen Mother broke into the Zhaohe Palace today and used the topic to attack me. The memorial from the Nanyang Palace came in time. Even the Emperor felt quite sad in his heart. angry."

"If I, the Prime Minister, try my best to protect Zuo Zhen, wouldn't I be able to prove my accusation that 'a loyal dog under my sect is not afraid of the imperial power'!"

"This Zuo Zhen is just a piece of mud that cannot stick to the wall. I, the Prime Minister, support him, but he can't even do this job well, which makes the Prime Minister embarrassed." "It is not appropriate for the Prime Minister to interfere in this matter."

In a few words, Zuo Zhen, who was thousands of miles away, had become an abandoned child.

One of the aides whispered: "Prime Minister, everyone knows that the Queen Mother is interested in the government. If the Prime Minister takes a step back this time, I am afraid it will encourage the arrogance of the Queen Mother's gang!"

The so-called Queen Mother's Party happened in the past few years. The backbone of the party was An Guogong, Minister of the Ministry of War, and Minister Ji, Minister of Household Affairs, who were also deliberately attracted by the Queen Mother. There are also some middle and low-level officials. Although it is not as large as Prime Minister Wang's party, it is still a force that cannot be underestimated.

Prime Minister Wang sneered: "Let the Queen Mother be proud for a few days."

"A womanly family just wants to stay in the harem and educate the princess and the county master, but she insists on getting involved in the government. She is really short-sighted and ignorant, and thinks that the prime minister is her opponent. In fact, the one who is really afraid of her is Long The emperor on the chair."

No matter how weak Emperor Taikang's temperament was, he was still a noble person. Above the imperial power, there are only lonely people. Even his own mother would never be willing to share power.

It's ridiculous that Queen Mother Zheng didn't see this clearly at all.

Knock knock knock!

There was a knock on the door.

Prime Minister Wang frowned, his words showing displeasure: "Who?"

When he summoned his staff to discuss matters, there were personal guards outside the study, and no one else was allowed to approach.

A clear and melodious young man's voice sounded; "Father, it's me."

Prime Minister Wang's brows suddenly relaxed and he asked someone to open the door. The gentle young man in a moon-white brocade robe walked in with a smile, raised his hands and saluted: "The son has met his father."

It was Wang Jin, the youngest son of Prime Minister Wang.

Prime Minister Wang had four sons and five daughters. Wang Jin was the youngest son born to his old wife, Lao Benshengzhu. Prime Minister Wang had a son at the age of fifty, so he loved him very much.

In this generation of the Wang family's grandsons, three of them are married and have children. Fourth Young Master Wang is only thirteen years old this year.

Prime Minister Wang's eldest son, second son, and three sons are all serving as officials abroad. The grandchildren are either away with their parents or studying. The only one left by Cheng Huan's side is Wang Jin.

Wang Jin has been the prince's companion since he was eight years old. He has a place to live in the palace, but he has to come back every now and then.

Prime Minister Wang's bad mood was swept away, and he smiled and waved: "Silang, come here."

Wang Jin came forward with a smile.

The staff were very sensible and withdrew one after another.

Prime Minister Wang, who held all the power in the government, was like all the loving fathers in the world, asking Wang Jin about his studies in detail. He also specifically warned: "You are weak and not suitable for practicing martial arts. You can handle one or two in the riding and shooting lessons. Don't show off."

After all, Wang Jin is still a young man, and it is inevitable that he will be competitive and strong. Hearing this, he said: "Then I will be firmly suppressed by Zheng Zixian."

Prime Minister Wang laughed.

Then, Wang Jin frowned and whispered: "It's strange to say. Zheng Zixian has always been a little weird after his illness. He seems to have some inexplicable hostility towards me."

There is competition among the prince's companions. However, they are similar in age and grew up together, so they have some friendship.

For the past two days, Zheng Chen looked at him with particularly indifferent eyes.