Sima Zhong saw that the prince had something to say.
Although he did not speak, he blinked to express his agreement with Sima Yu to continue.
"Reporting to the emperor, I sincerely request the emperor to pardon the late minister Wang Yan."
Sima Yu spoke to Sima Zhong, but his eyes glanced in the direction of Sima Lun and Sun Xiu.
After hearing this, Sima Zhong, of course, had no idea of his own.
He turned to Sima Lun and Sun Xiu and asked, "What do the Prime Minister and Sun Qing think?"
Sima Lun felt angry and said to himself, "Okay, you Sima Yu, you hindered me yesterday."
I will kill Zhang Hua and Pei Yu.
Today, we have to rescue Wang Yan, who I just put in prison.
You have a pure heart and can't get along with me, right?
Then I will play with you to the end today.
Sima Lun thought of this and was about to express his opposition to Wang Yan's release to Emperor Hui Sima Zhong, but Sun Xiu spoke first.
"I report to the Emperor that Wang Yan has indeed not committed any heinous crime.
However, his moral character is not worthy of his place.
When the prince was in danger, he actually broke off his engagement with the prince just for his own sake.
That's why he was punished with the crime of infidelity. .
Now, since the prince pleads for him, there is nothing wrong with His Majesty pardoning him."
When Sun Xiu said this, he paused.
Seeing his hesitation, Sima Zhong said impatiently: "If Zhongshu Ling has anything to say, just say it clearly, there is no need to hesitate."
Sun Xiu smiled and continued: "But if Wang Yan is allowed to escape unconditionally, who in the Jin Dynasty will still be willing to talk about loyalty and filial piety in the future?
Wouldn't everyone be vying to be a mere follower?
Therefore, I believe that Wang Yan should be allowed to dedicate his two daughters to His Majesty to prove his true repentance."
After hearing this, Sima Yu was angry, but his anger was not shown on his face.
He interrupted Sun Xiu frankly and said: "Father, my son has long been in love with Wang Yan's eldest daughter, so as long as Wang Yan marries his eldest daughter to the second minister, the previous engagement can be continued.
Doesn’t this prove that Wang Yan has repented?”
Sun Xiu raised the corner of her mouth, showing a hint of a sinister smile and said: "Hey, the prince is so inappropriate, this matter is one thing after another.
Wang Yan took the initiative to break off the engagement beforehand, and now he wants to resume another engagement on the condition of not being guilty.
How can it be wrong?
If you don’t tell the world that His Royal Highness condescends to the Wang family, how can you lose face?”
At this time, Zhao Wang Sima Lun also heard Sun Xiu's plan and echoed: "Your Highness, I am not talking about you.
Father and son, there is no reason for a son to rob a woman from me.
If this spreads out, won't others think that the prince is the prince?"
You are an unfaithful and unfilial person.
There is no sweet grass in this world.
In a few days, I will guarantee that I will find you a lady from a well-known family who suits your needs as the crown prince."
Sima Yun's heart trembled, and he suddenly realized that Sima Lun and Sun Xiu's purpose was not as simple as deliberately making things difficult for him and taking revenge on him.
There must be some conspiracy behind this.
Thinking of this, Sima Yu remained calm and said to Sima Zhong: "My son is just confessing his feelings to his father.
Everything is decided by his father."
Sun Xiu was a little disappointed when he saw that Sima Yu was not as angry as expected.
He continued to say to Sima Zhong: "I beg your majesty to take the advice of the humble minister and then release Wang Yan."
Sima Zhong, who was on the throne, agreed feebly: "Well, as Sun Qing said, Wang Yan will be released immediately, and Wang Yan's two daughters will be brought into the palace as talented girls."
After that, he said to Xiao Huang beside him The door winked.
The Huangmen sang loudly: "Retreat from the court" Crowds of people poured out of the Tai Chi Hall.
Sima Yu put on his shoes and hurried back to the East Palace without saying a word.
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In the afternoon, some people came to the East Palace one after another.
They were all the officials who were arrested for violating the ban that day to say goodbye, including Jiang Tong, Pan Tao, Wang Dun, Lu Yao and others who wrote the book on migration to the Rong Dynasty.
Of course, there are also the prince's old friends from the East Palace, such as Sima Ya, Xu Chao, etc.
As well as some ministers in the court who clearly supported the prince.
They are all the most trusted people in Sima Yu's court.
These people came in the name of congratulating the crown prince on his restoration, but actually they also wanted to discuss the current situation in the court with Prince Sima Yu.
Sima Yu ordered the palace people to lead these people into a secluded room, and asked the palace maids Huangmen who were serving around them to retreat.
In this way, the officials began to discuss the government affairs with confidence and boldness.
Everyone was talking to each other, and the focus of the discussion naturally focused on King Zhao Sima Lun and his confidant Sun Xiu.
Everyone was angry with these two people and disdained their character, but they had to admit that they played a key role in the restoration of the East Palace.
Xu Chao, who had been silent all this time, said something that shocked everyone: "According to a friend who served in Tingwei, during the interrogation of Queen Jia and his party, it was discovered that during the period when the prince was imprisoned in Xuchang, someone tried his best to instigate him.
Empress Jia's murderous intention towards the prince was a coincidence.
Coincidentally, we tried to instigate Sima Lun and Sun Xiu during this period, and they agreed, but there was still no action.
I think this was because they wanted to fight each other, but the prince was like a god.
Escaped from danger and returned to Luoyang, disrupting their plans."
Everyone was silent for a moment, and Lu Yao, the hostess, said to Sima Yu: "Your Majesty, I will tell you that Sima Lun is very ambitious, and his confidant Sun Xiu is also a treacherous person, and they are gradually gaining control of the government.
It is difficult to protect them."
They will cause trouble in the future.
It is better for us to get rid of them in one fell swoop when their power is not yet strong."
Before Sima Yu could speak, Sima Ya, who was sitting aside and sipping tea, shook her head and said: "Based on the current strength comparison, the actual number of Forbidden Army directly controlled by Sima Lun is only about 5,000.
Although other Forbidden Army officers ostensibly obey his orders, , but as long as His Royal Highness the Crown Prince sends an edict, they can be mobilized, at least It is not difficult for us to get rid of Sima Lun to keep them neutral in the military camp.
But the key is what reason we have to get rid of him.
Is it just because he is a traitor and is likely to rebel in the future?
Do you want to use it as a reason?
Then how do people in the world view His Royal Highness?"
Everyone was silent after listening to Sima Ya, but Sima Yu smiled and said: "What Ya said is what I want to say.
We need to strike first."
In a secret room of another mansion less than a mile away from the East Palace, Sima Lun and Sun Xiuzheng were discussing in secret.
"Junzhong, why did you make such arrangements in the court today?
You had a plan to deal with Sima Yu?"
Sima Lun asked Sun Xiu.
A hint of cunning flashed across Sun Xiu's face, and he replied to Sima Lun: "Your Majesty, Xiu will first explain the current situation to you in detail.
On the surface, the Lord's people have taken control of all important positions in the court and even the imperial army.
But these things cannot be Really take control of the power.
Judging from Empress Jia's experience, she has so many confidants in the imperial court, and she has placed many of her comrades in important positions in the Forbidden Army.
Moreover, she has the dignity of being a queen, but why was she given away by just five thousand troops from us?
I won it without any effort."
"This" Sima Lun was shocked when he heard this and couldn't answer.
He really hadn't thought about this question
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