The Journey of the Empress
85 punishments

Right today where First Concubine is standing in front of the gates of the Han Dynasty Palace. With the members of the Palace and the servants behind him and all the people of the Han Dynasty in front of him.

First Concubine stood unwell, herself standing right in both camps. Where he only stood alone without Faing Yu and the others accompanying him.

The afternoon after Yuan said he would test First Concubine on Yie Er's will. Sorenya Yuan immediately gathered the royal members and Ministers as well as some of the top officials of the Palace to discuss First Concubine.

At that time the First Concubine came with a gentle smile on her lips followed by her loyal servants. They looked at the strange First Concubine, why did their Emperor summon all of them?

What was even stranger was why did the First Concubine stand in the middle of them all as if she were the prime suspect?

They would wait for what was really happening, while looking at the rare sight before them. Seeing their Empress sitting on the chair she was supposed to be sitting next to their Emperor with her hands touching their Emperor who hated the once useless Empress.

"Alright Zhen have this meeting because there is something that Zhen will convey" Yuan said with dignity.

"Ekhmm First Concubine, the responsibility that Zhen gave you to give money to the royal members will be returned to Empress Yie Er," continued Yuan surprised everyone without exception Yie Er who was currently smiling thinly.

"Given?" xiun asked, The Han Dynasty finance minister was shocked to hear the sudden decision of his Emperor.

"Yes Minister Xiun, Zhen will return that responsibility to Empress Yie Er who should have deserved to assume her responsibilities as an Empress," Yuan said with one eyebrow raised not to remove her flat face.

First Concubine was silent, anger rising within her hearing Yuan's words. But as much as possible the First Concubine covered it all with her smile. Trying as much as possible not to look at Yie Er who further ignited his anger.

"You are right Your Majesty, after all this concubine does not always hold that responsibility," said the First Concubine smiling faintly holding in anger.

"Alright First Concubine directly agreed to this. So from now on the finances of the royal members will be held by Empress Yie Er," Yuan said looking at each of them.

Some of them agreed and some did not. Those who disagree still doubt Yie Er, but what can be done if it is the responsibility of the Empress they are.

Yie Er looked at the First Concubine meaningfully. "Alright this Empress will be very responsible," said Yie Er smiling sweetly turned her eyes to look at Empress Dowager Angung and Queen Mother who also looked at her happily.

"Zhen will announce two more things" Yuan said without pause, turning his eyes to Yie Er.

Hearing Yuan's words they then looked at each other curiously.To the extent of unpleasant Minister Mou asked. "Your Majesty, this Minister would like to ask, what will His Majesty announce?" ask Minister Mou awkwardly.

"And one more thing, First Concubine had to say everything she did to Empress Yie Er in the past before the people of the Han Dynasty. This punishment Zhen took so that there would be no more misunderstandings and lies." Yuan's speech circulated an indisputably sharp look, again shocking everyone who heard it.

The First Concubine stiffened but as much as possible the First Consort covered it all. The Palace Ministers were only able to fall silent without daring to make any sound with what Yuan said.

They were all currently only focusing on the First Concubine.

"But Your Majesty on what basis did you give the punishment to the First Concubine?" ask one of the importantgi Palace shriveled curiously.

"Zhen did this for the good of First Concubine," Yuan replied with an offended glance at the top of the Palace.

"Wouldn't this cause any harm to the people of the Han Dynasty?" ask the officer in full consideration.

"No, it's Zhen's absolute decision. Dan Zhen was sure that First Concubine agreed with what Zhen said. Since First Concubine has changed, you all know not what really happened to First Concubine?" yuan asked flatly hardened his jaw staring at one of the higher-ups.

They all nodded in unison, returning to recall the treatment and true nature of the First Concubine whom they had always been proud of, deserving of a lesson.

"This concubine accepts what His Majesty has decided. This is indeed a punishment, this concubine is even happy to make amends for this Concubine," said the First Concubine smiling sweetly without burden.

"First Concubine, please forgive this Empress for having you punished by Her Majesty!" said Yie Er staring sadly at First Concubine.

The First Concubine was only able to remain silent, pretending to smile gently covering up the anger within her. It was very desirable for the First Concubine to stand up to draw a sword to the neck of Yie Er. Himself this year all at the suggestion of the useless weak Empress.Look at him will retaliate all this more cruelly.

"What's wrong, Empress, after all, this is all the fault of this Concubine" said the First Concubine.

"It has been decided that the First Concubine received all the punishment from Zhen, and tomorrow the First Concubine will pronounce everything in front of the people of the Han Dynasty. And do the Palace officials agree?" yuan asked firmly uncontested to the top brass of the Palace.

"Yes, after consideration there are positive things from it all," said one of the palace officials.

They all nodded in understanding, unable to deny what was in front of their eyes. Ministers and courtiers began to leave not forgetting to say goodbye to Yuan.