Those with a say included the two Empress Dowagers and the civil and military officials.
They couldn’t tell the Empress Dowagers and officials that the Empress was being deposed because she had beaten Wan Zhen’er. That reason was not sufficient. Moreover, as the top woman in the harem, whoever she wanted to punish, right or wrong, was justifiable. Otherwise, what’s the point of being the top?
The purpose of being on top is to look down on others and pass time.
The Emperor frowned, losing his appetite. What reason could be used to depose the Empress?
Wan Zhen’er’s eyes rolled, and a plan came to mind. Wan Zhen’er smiled confidently and said to the Emperor: “How did the Wu woman become Empress? Was it approved by the previous Emperor? Or was it manipulated by those responsible for selecting the Empress? Or was she bought by her family?”
Upon hearing this, the Emperor was delighted, slapping the table in excitement. Disregarding the presence of eunuchs and palace maids, he reached out and embraced Wan Zhen’er, giving her a loud kiss on the forehead. The Emperor praised her: “My beloved, you are so clever.”
That night, Wan Zhen’er and the Emperor spent the entire evening meticulously plotting.
The eunuch responsible for selecting the Empress at that time was named Niu Yu, the head of the palace eunuchs and a loyal attendant to the Emperor’s late father, Emperor Zhengtong.
After my death, do not continue this practice, and remember never to do so again!”
Three: “To revive the great Ming dynasty, we need a wise and virtuous Empress to assist. Do not judge by appearance, but by virtue and talent. Among Wu, Wang, and Bai families, Wu seems to be the best!”
The third matter was crucial. Who knows if it was true or false? The Emperor’s late father, Emperor Zhengtong, had long passed away and would not climb out of his coffin to verify. What was said would be taken as truth.
The beginning of the good show (3)
The Emperor summoned Niu Yu.
