79: Chapter 79 Chen Baicheng Goes Mad 79: Chapter 79 Chen Baicheng Goes Mad Seeing this fellow’s spiteful appearance, Lin Yi really wanted to praise him as ‘a beast in human clothing’.
But alas, in present tis, this phrase has beco a term of complint.
Even if this old fellow heard this term being used to describe him, he’d probably only smile and say ‘You flatter ’.
“Oh?
I wonder what brings Minister Lu to speak up?”
The Emperor knew all too well that ministers from the Six Ministries were all Fourth Prince’s n, and hence he was aware of this old fellow’s intentions for stepping forward now.
Though the Emperor was aware of the old man’s motives, he had no choice but to respond.
As for the middle-aged man at the forefront of the generals, clad in a First Grade Qilin robe and with a robust physique, the Emperor simply pretended not to see him.
“Your Majesty, this old minister has heard that yesterday Your Majesty ordered the arrest of the Right Martial Guard Commander Chen Baicheng.
May I ask if this is true?”
The old fellow’s tone was very firm, and he didn’t sound like a subject speaking to the Emperor at all.
This was sufficient to show how arrogant he was.
“Indeed, that happened.
However, Minister Lu need not worry about this for now.
Let’s first discuss more pressing matters.
When the ti cos, I will surely elaborate on this situation.”
Clearly, the Emperor did not want the old man to set the pace of the discussion, which is why he deliberately did not follow along with what was said.
But the old man wasn’t having any of it:
“Your Majesty, right now, in this old minister’s opinion, this matter is the most crucial and should be addressed first.
The Right Martial Guard is the most vital defense of the Imperial City.
Yet now, the Right Martial Guard Commander was arrested without going through my Ministry of War.
May I ask if Your Majesty is considering disbanding the Ministry of War altogether?
If that is indeed the case, then this old minister will promptly retire and return ho with the entire Ministry of War!”
Despite saying he would retire and return ho, his face was filled with a readiness to accuse and bla.
[Damn, this old geezer is actually threatening the Emperor with retirent!
He’s really courting death!
Does he really think he can completely control the Ministry of War?]
Hearing what was said, Lin Yi took the opportunity to further understand the situation at the court.
It was clear to see now that these old fellows really had the Emperor tightly cornered.
Since this old cur dared to speak such words, it was certain he felt confident and fearless.
Didn’t you see that after this old fellow said this, no one around him stood up to speak a word?
Especially those two Princes in front, both of whom were watching the excitent with smiles.
Looking at the young Emperor now, upon hearing these words, he frowned and then cast a cold glance over everyone present.
After which, he asked in a very calm tone:
“Do all of you share this sentint?”
This question was clearly directed at all the officials present.
Upon hearing this, except for a few who remained silent, astonishingly more than half of the officials bowed and said in unison:
“We respectfully ask Your Majesty to clarify the matter regarding the Right Martial Guard Commander.”
[Damn, these damn officials, I must rember all of you and one day I will settle the score with each of you!]
Lin Yi watched these people, seething with rage, and subtly moved closer to the eunuchs responsible for recording the court proceedings, whispering to them to help him make a list of nas.
Since these eunuchs were the Emperor’s n, they naturally wouldn’t refuse Lin Yi’s request.
And the Emperor, who had been coldly surveying everyone, upon catching Lin Yi’s whisper and seeing his actions out of the corner of his eye, the corners of his mouth ticked up inappropriately.
And at this mont, the two princes, who were eagerly watching her performance, both startled upon seeing the little Emperor’s smile.
In their hearts, they were even more puzzled about what exactly the little Emperor was playing at.
“Good, very good.
Since all my officials wish to know about this matter, then I shall speak of it first!”
After saying this, the little Emperor did not glance at the Minister of War again but directly waved his hand behind him:
“Bring forth Chen Baicheng and the evidence of his cris to , let all the civil and military officials take a good look!”
As his words fell, footsteps suddenly echoed from outside the great hall under everyone’s watchful eyes.
Following that, everyone saw Chen Baicheng being brought in with chains.
At this mont, his eyes were lifeless, his movents sluggish, and he seed to have been devoid of all spirit.
Even in the presence of the civil and military officials, there wasn’t a single trace of vitality on his face.
Seeing this scene, so officials who were still signaling to him were collectively confused.
They were unclear about what exactly was happening with Chen Baicheng.
Even if the little Emperor had given him a harsh punishnt earlier, he was now in the court.
With the presence of the civil and military officials, how could he not be protected?
In fact, even the little Emperor was startled at the first sight of Chen Baicheng.
At the sa ti as he was startled, he couldn’t help but look towards Lin Yi, who was murmuring to a recording eunuch.
The reason for his look was that Chen Baicheng had been entrusted to Lin Yi for handling yesterday.
Right, while collecting Silver, Lin Yi had also taken the ti to visit Chen Baicheng and had arranged for so ‘special care’ for him.
Seeing the state of Chen Baicheng now, Lin Yi imdiately nodded with satisfaction:
[Heh, it seems this fellow really loves his beautiful concubine, eh?
Just by informing him of so petite matters between his beauty and his beloved steed, it turned such a man into this state.
It seems he’s quite the romantic, too.
Alas, I regret not being able to witness yesterday’s live performance…]
Of course, the reason for him ending up like this couldn’t solely be because of such minor things.
Inside, Lin Yi had given him so ‘special attention’.
[Hmph, you have only your own folly to bla for your current predicant.
Who let you once threaten the woman of mine?
I may bully our little Emperor, but no one else is allowed to!]
One statent directly caused the little Emperor to blush slightly, and he inwardly spit in contempt.
“May I ask Your Majesty, how did Minister Chen co to be in such a state?
Could it be that Your Majesty administered punishnt privately?”
Seeing Chen Baicheng in such a state, the Minister of War imdiately questioned again.
His deanor was as if he himself was the Emperor.
[You old fool, act arrogant for a mont now, you’ll suffer soon enough!]
As Lin Yi thought to himself, the little Emperor’s voice was almost laughingly replied:
“Minister Lu need not worry, after having seen a few things later, you will understand why.”
As he spoke, five small boxes along with a scroll had been brought into the great hall.
There were clearly six boxes dug out earlier, but now there were only five.
…End of Chapter…
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