diskusbooks Chapter 294 Emperor Wen’s Purpose
Chapter 294 Emperor Wen’s Purpose
Lang Ming, who was standing next to Lu Zheng, could not help but feel anxious. He knew that Lu Zheng was an upright official, but he was too upright.
At this time, the person being questioned by Emperor Wen was obviously Luo Cheng, so why did Lu Zheng bother to take the lead? In this way, wouldn't it directly offend the crown prince? Lang Ming sighed in his heart, worrying about the trouble that might arise next.
Cold sweat broke out on the prince's forehead. Xuanhu and Xuanbao had gone out to do something for him tonight. It seemed that the crime of murder had to be pinned on them!
The Third Prince winked at the Minister of Revenue Kang Peiyi, who immediately said to Emperor Wen: "Your Majesty! Tonight, I found some problems with the household registration records of the Ministry of Revenue, so I went to find the Secretary Shi Changqing to check. I didn't expect that he would be killed! Your Majesty! I think there is a conspiracy!"
Emperor Wen looked at him meaningfully and smiled: "Lord Kang, you really guessed it right! Take a look for yourself!"
After Emperor Wen finished speaking, he looked at Kang Peiyi with cold eyes, and then threw a file in front of him. Kang Peiyi was shocked and opened the file with trembling hands. The contents inside made him open his eyes wide and his face showed a look of horror. He suddenly knelt down and kept knocking his head, and his forehead hit the ground with a crisp sound.
"Your Majesty! I didn't know! I really didn't know that the villain was Yue Wu's secret agent! I am loyal to Your Majesty and have no ulterior motives! Your Majesty, please believe me!" Kang Peiyi said in a crying voice, his body trembling slightly with fear.
Emperor Wen sneered, "Kang Peiyi, what else do you have to say?"
Kang Peiyi kowtowed repeatedly and said, "Your Majesty! I am innocent! I am loyal to Your Majesty and have no second thoughts! Someone must have deliberately framed me! Please investigate!"
Emperor Wen shouted angrily, "Shut up! The evidence is irrefutable, and you still dare to quibble! Come! Capture Kang Peiyi for me!"
Kang Peiyi was dragged out by the guards, and Emperor Wen glanced at the third prince.
He said to the prince happily: "Prince! You did a great job this time! If you find Yue Wu's secret agents in the future, kill them immediately! A secret agent actually sneaked into the Ministry of Revenue and became a clerk! He also instigated the Minister of Revenue to rebel! It's abominable!"
The prince was feeling uneasy, but he didn't show it on his face. He said respectfully, "It is my duty to protect Da Zhao! Congratulations to you, father, for getting rid of my secret agent for a month!"
Emperor Wen glanced at the crown prince and said with a smile, "That's right! This is how my son should be!"
The Third Prince was very angry! Even if Shi Changqing was Yuewu's secret agent, Kang Peiyi was his man, how could he be turned against by Yuewu's secret agent?
What's more, Emperor Wen postponed his wedding with Hu Yanzhuo and asked him to observe mourning for three years! Hu Yanzhuo returned to Yuewu Kingdom in anger. He didn't even give him the Yuewu secret stake that was promised to him before!
Now Emperor Wen actually used this excuse to get rid of his people! The Third Prince clenched his fists. Damn it! After losing a Minister of Revenue, what else can he do in the future? !
Emperor Wen looked at the people below expressionlessly, then spoke slowly: "Xuan Hu, Xuan Bao, you two have done a great deed by getting rid of the secret agents planted by Yue Wu in the palace. I have decided to grant you two the position of fourth-rank sword-bearing guards, and let you be responsible for commanding the guards of the Eastern Palace!"
Hearing Emperor Wen's words, Xuan Hu and Xuan Bao showed surprise on their faces. They were originally worried that their lives might be in danger tonight, but now they got a promotion unexpectedly, which made them very happy.
The two men immediately knelt down and kowtowed to express their gratitude: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace! Long live the Emperor!"
Emperor Wen smiled and said, "Get up! You have all worked hard today. Eunuch Gao, please lead everyone to the warm room to rest for a while. We will discuss other matters when we go to court tomorrow!"
Everyone bowed to Emperor Wen and thanked him, then followed Eunuch Gao to the warm room next to the imperial study to rest. After entering the warm room, the crown prince, Xuan Hu, and Xuan Bao found a soft couch to sit on. The crown prince said to them happily, "Oh! That's great! When we return to the East Palace, I will definitely reward you well!"
Xuan Hu and Xuan Bao burst into tears of gratitude, saying: "We are where we are today, all thanks to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
The Third Prince sat alone in a corner, his eyes burning with anger. He clenched his fists tightly, hiding them in his sleeves, as if he wanted to pass his anger through his fingers. In his heart, he cursed those who put him in trouble, and at the same time, he was thinking about how to get out of this situation.
On the other side, Lang Ming and Lu Zheng sat next to Luo Cheng, their faces filled with relaxed and happy smiles. Lang Ming whispered, "Lord Luo! After the court session, shall the three of us go for a drink?"
Luo Cheng smiled and replied: "Okay! I also want to get together with the two adults! I'll treat you today!" After that, he turned to look at Lu Zheng, expecting his response.
Lu Zhengze nodded in agreement and added, "Yes! We haven't had a drink together for a long time, we must have a good chat this time!"
At this moment, the wise king suddenly came over to them and whispered, "I want to drink with you too!"
Luo Cheng's face instantly became embarrassed. He subconsciously touched the purse in his pocket, secretly groaning in his heart.
He knew that if the wise king went with him, the meal would probably cost a lot of money, and he couldn't help but start to worry whether his wallet could bear such an expense.
The virtuous king was delighted, and he hoped that Lang Ming and Lu Zheng would refuse his invitation, so that he could prove that they were on the opposite side of him. However, to the virtuous king's disappointment, Lang Ming and Lu Zheng agreed to his request without hesitation and expressed their willingness to go together.
"Okay! Let's go together!" Lang Ming and Lu Zheng said in unison. For them, this is a rare opportunity to taste the food of Tianxianglou without having to pay for it themselves. They heard that Tianxianglou recently launched seafood dishes and have always wanted to try them. Now they finally have the opportunity to realize this wish.
The four chatted for a while, and before they knew it, the time for the morning court session was approaching. Emperor Wen sat on the dragon throne, looking dignified and solemn. He nodded slightly to Eunuch Gao, indicating that the morning court session could begin.
Eunuch Gao announced loudly: "Minister of Revenue Kang Peiyi was instigated by Yuewu's secret agent Shi Changqing to betray the country and collaborate with the enemy! His crimes are extremely heinous! He is sentenced to immediate execution! All his property will be confiscated! His family will be exiled to Muhe!"
Upon hearing the news, the court was in an uproar, and the ministers began to discuss it. Emperor Wen looked serious, as if he was very dissatisfied with the matter.
Kang Peiyi, as the Minister of Finance, actually committed such a treasonous act, which was really heartbreaking. Emperor Wen decided to punish him severely to maintain the dignity of the country and the justice of the law.