Chapter 97: King Qi is defeated, Dad is awesome! ! [6k chapter]

On February 21st, the 13th year of Jianhong, it rained lightly.

Imperial study.

Emperor Jianhong stood at the window, looking at the falling rain outside.

The water droplets in the sky seemed like stars falling on a jade plate, making a tinkling sound like maids' chimes that never stopped.

Emperor Jianhong stood in front of the window, looking ahead expressionlessly.

Soon, a figure appeared in his sight.

It was on a small path far away from the imperial study.

A figure in white walked into the deserted area, tapped the ground with his toes, splashing a little water, and headed towards the imperial study.

The figure in white danced gracefully, but that gorgeous yellow curly hair...

Jianhong's eyelids twitched when he saw it.

"Your Majesty, Imperial City Commissioner Bai Ziqing requests an audience."

Soon, a respectful, shrill voice sounded from behind Emperor Jianhong.

The owner of the voice bowed his body tightly, and dared not speak again after saying this.

During these two days, Emperor Jianhong had no expression on his face and treated people the same as usual.

But the eunuch could feel that a storm was brewing in secret.

Now, a single thunderclap is all it takes to bring about a torrential downpour, floods, and corpses scattered across vast expanses of land...

"Um."

There was no emotion in Emperor Jianhong's voice.

Bai Ziqing walked along with no expression on his face.

But after he stepped into the imperial study, a look of respect appeared on his face.

He shook off the rain in the aisle and came to the imperial study under the guidance of the young eunuch.

"I have seen your majesty."

Bai Ziqing's voice was no longer lazy as before, but full of respect. He bowed very low and saluted with his hands crossed.

Emperor Jianhong did not speak.

Just looking out the window calmly.

Bai Ziqing maintained his saluting posture without a trace of impatience.

Time passes by little by little.

Until the drizzle outside the window seemed to get heavier and the clinking sound became louder.

Emperor Jianhong's voice, filled with profound meaning, slowly rang out:

"I heard that you've been involved in a troublesome case recently?"

Bai Ziqing didn't understand what was going on, but since Emperor Jianhong had spoken, he didn't need to maintain the posture of greeting. He slowly stood up and shook his head, saying:

"Your Majesty, this is just a minor case, not a difficult one."

"Hmm..." Jianhong's voice slowly came.

It's a bit confusing.

"How are your parents' health lately?"

Bai Ziqing also got used to the fact that every time he met the emperor, Emperor Jianhong would pretend to care about his family.

He looked calm and replied, "My father is fine, but my mother has recently caught a cold. Fortunately, the imperial physician has seen her and prescribed medicine. She will recover in a few days."

Bai Ziqing's speech was not fast, but steady, slow, and quiet.

Emperor Jianhong just listened patiently, and did not speak until Bai Ziqing's voice fell.

The imperial study also became quiet.

There was only the sound of rain outside the window.

Bai Ziqing held his breath and waited quietly.

After a while, Emperor Jianhong still did not turn around. He seemed to be staring at the rain outside the window in a trance.

"Seven years ago, you followed Ji Qing to fight at Yumen Pass, and then spent another seven years in the Imperial City Division. You were loyal to me, and I saw it all."

His voice was more understanding than the authority it had been before.

Bai Ziqing was startled and didn't dare to say anything more. He just lowered his head and said:

"Your Majesty's cultivation, I will always remember it in my heart."

"Yeah." Jianhong's sound was like a smile, but not quite a smile, just deep.

"If you were given the opportunity to be promoted to the Imperial City Stitu, would you seize it?"

Emperor Jianhong turned around slowly at that time, his face expressionless.

Bai Ziqing took a deep breath.

Zeng Anmin's words seemed to ring in his ears: "If I am testing you, just show your loyalty and don't have any other intentions."

"It is my honor to be able to serve Your Majesty. How dare I ask for anything else?"

Bai Ziqing knelt on the ground without any hesitation, his yellow curly hair hanging down to the ground:

"I am not capable enough to take on this task."

The voice was extremely solemn and echoed in the imperial study.

Emperor Jianhong didn't say anything, just looked at him indifferently.

Those extremely sharp and steady eyes, like blades, scraped at Bai Ziqing again and again.

Jianhong remained silent, saying in a deep voice, "Stand up."

"yes."

Bai Ziqing's expression remained respectful. He took a deep breath, raised his eyes, and asked:

"I wonder what orders Your Majesty has for me?"

"I still remember seven years ago, you were wounded five times in a battle against a demon, yet you bravely killed the demon..."

Emperor Jianhong did not answer him, but just sighed inexplicably.

"Slaying demons and conquering monsters is the duty of a warrior of our way."

Seeing that Emperor Jianhong didn't want to talk about business, Bai Ziqing continued with his words. His voice was solemn and his face was serious:

"As a court official, I am naturally prepared to die for the Great Saint Dynasty at any time."

Everyone can say nice words.

Emperor Jianhong naturally heard a lot.

He looked at Bai Ziqing without comment, with a smile on his face, walked to the chair and sat down with his back to the window.

On the right armrest of the chair is a piece of chess unfinished.

He stared at the chessboard for a while, then laughed:

"I don't need you to die for the Holy Dynasty. How about coming and playing a game with me?"

Well……

Bai Ziqing hesitated for a moment:

"I have never been better than you in your Majesty's conversation... I am afraid I have disturbed your Majesty's interest."

"sit."

Jianhong just uttered a word lightly.

"yes."

Bai Ziqing walked over to sit opposite Emperor Jianhong in panic, looked at the chess pieces on the board, and took a deep breath.

“Pah.”

Jianhong pointed at the black piece, made the first move, and then looked at Bai Ziqing indifferently.

Bai Ziqing's face was serious as he reached out to take the white chess piece and place it.

"hehe."

Seeing Bai Ziqing make his move, Emperor Jianhong just shook his head and laughed, without saying a word, he stretched out his hand to continue making his move.

“Bang!!”

As soon as he finished making his move, he heard a noise.

At the door, a eunuch threw a tied-up figure to the ground.

"Your Majesty, the person you want."

The eunuch waited respectfully for Jianhong to speak.

After saying that, he gently flipped the man over.

Revealing his old face.

It was Qi Xianlin, the abandoned disciple of Xuanzhen!

But his old face showed a resigned numbness that was extremely glaring.

"Um."

Emperor Jianhong still stared at the chessboard, without even glancing at the door.

Bai Ziqing looked over subconsciously.

When his eyes fell on Qi Xianlin's face, he was slightly stunned.

A thoughtful look appeared on his face.

I don’t know what he is thinking about.

Jianhong's gaze happened to fall on Bai Ziqing's face intentionally or unintentionally.

He waited for two breaths, but still did not see Bai Ziqing turn around.

He urged softly, "Continue making moves."

Bai Ziqing suddenly woke up from a dream.

He quickly turned his head, looked at the chessboard, picked up the white piece in the bowl and placed it down with a "click".

But after he made his move, his eyes still glanced at the man at the door.

As Jianhong made his move, he asked casually, whether intentionally or unintentionally:

"know?"

"Uh...I don't know him."

Bai Ziqing didn't dare to look anymore and stared at the chessboard.

It was not until a long time later that he made his move hesitantly.

He lost this game of chess very quickly...

In the past, he could still hold out under Jianhong for about an incense stick of time.

In less than half an incense stick of time, the chess pieces were surrounded and no one was left alive.

"Haha." Jianhong chuckled after seeing his move.

"Your chess skills have declined a lot."

"Your Majesty's chess skills are much deeper, and I am far behind."

Bai Ziqing smiled bitterly.

"Um."

Emperor Jianhong had no expression on his face and was silent for a long time.

Then he waved his hand impatiently and said, "I am tired."

"Then I will take my leave first." Bai Ziqing bowed respectfully to Emperor Jianhong.

Then slowly retreated.

…

As Bai Ziqing disappeared into the imperial study.

The grim look in Emperor Jianhong's eyes could no longer be hidden.

"boom!!!"

A spring thunder suddenly sounded.

The wind outside the window is getting stronger.

In the dark sky, a dazzling light flickered on the horizon, although it was fleeting.

The look in Emperor Jianhong's eyes was as bottomless as an abyss, which made people shudder.

…………

Bai Ziqing left the palace and saw that there was no one around, so he slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

This was his first time acting in front of Emperor Jianhong.

The heart that had just been hanging in the air was now beating violently.

He didn't dare look back and rode his horse all the way towards the Imperial City Office.

"If His Majesty asks you, don't just say you know him. You have to strike the right tone."

Zeng Anmin's voice came into his ears.

It aroused a hint of worry in his heart.

Could it be that my performance just now was not obvious enough for His Majesty to notice?

A feeling of anxiety and fear of loss arises.

But at this moment, he had done everything he could.

…

The drama begins the next day.

In the morning court.

It was originally calm.

Everyone listened quietly to the work reports of their colleagues in the hall.

When the court was about to end, a figure stood out.

"Your Majesty, I am reporting to the Northern Commander of the Imperial City, His Highness Prince Qi, for framing loyal officials, colluding with the demon clan, taking bribes and perverting the law, and allowing his son to commit murder..."

He slowly spoke nearly a thousand words.

This person is Wang Lang, the censor of the Imperial Censorate.

A well-known troll in the court.

He stood in the hall with a steady gaze, and his voice, neither fast nor slow, was transmitted to everyone's ears.

?

With the appearance of Wang Lang, all the ministers with some status in the court were stunned.

Then a look of disbelief broke out in his eyes.

Although Wang Lang loves to criticize others, he would never do so if he did not have any solid evidence.

However, he was extremely unpopular in the court, and even if he wanted to collect evidence of crimes committed by important officials in the court, no one was willing to help him.

So where did he get the evidence?

Zeng Shilin? No!

It’s Your Majesty!!!

Li Zhen, the chief minister of the Great Saint Dynasty cabinet, glanced sideways at Zeng Shilin.

He met the gaze of his father among the ministers.

The moment their eyes met, they were mistaken for each other.

But it was this moment.

Contains tens of thousands of pieces of information.

Zeng Shilin's face showed no expression.

He just looked indifferently at Wang Lang who was standing in front of the ministers.

Two words emerged in my mind.

It's stable.

King Qi, even gods cannot save you!

"Does Lord Wang have any evidence?"

Emperor Jianhong looked at Wang Lang indifferently.

"Ironclad evidence!"

…………

King Qi did not attend court today.

The Imperial City Division has many cases that need him to handle every day.

At this moment, he was lying in his bedroom, with his legs resting on the table, his face looking content.

"That Bai Ziqing fellow, how's the case progressing?"

He spoke quietly, his eyes half closed, as if he was half asleep.

The waiter standing beside him did not dare to neglect him and whispered respectfully:

"Your Highness, I still have no clue."

“Huh!”

King Qi smiled faintly, with a cold look on his dark face.

His arm, thicker than other people's waists, gently picked up the tea on the table, took a sip and couldn't help frowning:

"Bah! Where did you get the tea?!"

"Your Highness, please forgive me!" The servant's body trembled violently, and he knelt on the ground with a "thump", and said tremblingly:

"This was sent by the prince..."

"Um."

After hearing this, King Qi stopped being angry and slowly looked out the window.

"I've wronged him."

Wang Qianzhi was dismissed from his position as tutor to the Crown Prince by His Majesty and was also sentenced to house arrest for three months.

Thinking of this, Zeng Shilin's sinister and cunning face appeared in his mind.

His expression suddenly turned cold: "One day sooner or later, I will wipe out all my enemies!"

The servant didn't understand why.

He knelt on the ground and dared not make any sound.

"Bang!!!"

An extremely abrupt sound was heard.

"We have been ordered to arrest the suspect!!"

The voice was shrill and very familiar.

Upon hearing this voice, King Qi was stunned, and then quickly stood up from his seat.

His expression no longer had the arrogant look he had just had.

When he walked outside the room, he saw a figure in a red robe slowly walking towards him.

"Eunuch Si."

Seeing the person coming, he took a deep breath, a silly smile flashed across his dark face, and he hurried forward:

"How come you have time to come to the Imperial City today?"

Si Zhongxiao looked at him calmly with his usual expression.

"To catch the serious criminal."

Hearing this, a hint of doubt flashed across King Qi's dark face.

He looked at Si Zhongxiao in confusion:

"But do you want to go to the imperial prison to take the prisoner? Please follow me."

Having said that, he was about to lead Si Zhongxiao outside.

"No."

Si Zhongxiao looked at him expressionlessly: "The criminal I want to bring up is you, Your Highness Prince Qi."

After saying this, he gently waved his hand at the two young eunuchs behind him:

"Get it!!"

"yes!!"

A look of bewilderment appeared on King Qi's dark face. He looked at Si Zhongxiao in front of him:

"Eunuch Si, could it be... a mistake?!"

“…………”

King Qi framed loyal and honest people, accepted bribes and perverted justice, committing heinous crimes.

Seven years ago, he framed Zhongyuan Bo.

Six years ago, he embezzled more than 100,000 taels of government silver.

Three years ago, he allowed his lackeys to commit crimes in the streets.

Two years ago, he colluded with the demon clan.

All crimes are present.

But the only item missing is "Disciple of the Secret Alliance Xuanzhen Division".

But it was precisely this one thing that was the real reason for his downfall!

…

"The crimes committed by the King of Qi are too numerous to list. Considering that he is a member of the royal family, I will strip him of his official title, demote him to a commoner, and exile him and his family to the west."

One by one, the evidence is as solid as a mountain!

Even after the evidence was placed before King Qi, he still tried to make excuses.

He even used force in the hall and refused to plead guilty.

A slap from the eunuch Si Zhongxiao, who was in charge of writing the imperial eunuch documents, destroyed his martial arts aura in his sea of ​​consciousness.

Even the martial arts pills in his stomach turned into dregs.

He was vomiting blood and lying on the ground, his life or death unknown.

The high and mighty King Qi was thrown into prison without knowing the reason.

In the main hall, when the blood-covered King Qi was dragged out, the entire court fell silent.

Only the censor Wang Lang stood proudly in the court.

But everyone knows that he is not the protagonist today.

But...

They all looked at the same figure.

The figure looked thin, but was extremely strong.

He is Zeng Shilin, a great scholar of the Third Rank, Grand Secretary of the Wuying Palace, and Minister of War!

He had only been in the court for less than a month.

The powerful Imperial City Sibei Tidu, the royal relative of the king, Prince Qi, fell from power...

Even life or death is unknown!!

A chill arose in everyone's heart.

Zeng Shilin's figure is infinitely elevated.

Dad naturally felt everyone's gaze.

He had no expression on his face and walked slowly, standing apart from the group of ministers.

He bowed deeply to Jianhong who was sitting on the dragon throne.

"Your Majesty is wise and enlightened, and heaven and earth can bear witness to this. Such a wise ruler is a blessing to the people!"

The sound is loud and far-reaching.

Emperor Jianhong had no expression on his face.

He narrowed his eyes and stared at Zeng Shilin for a while.

In the end, he just waved lightly.

Calmly walked down from the dragon throne:

“Retreat!!”

"Farewell to our Emperor!!!"

Zeng Shilin stood up expressionlessly and glanced at the ministers indifferently.

A faint smile appeared on his face.

Without saying a word, he walked out of the hall.

Everyone's eyes followed his figure.

Until his back disappeared.

…………

Imperial College.

“It’s a big deal! It’s a big deal!!!”

A student hurried into the classroom from outside the door.

"Mr. Zhongyuan was actually framed! The one who framed him was King Qi! He has now been brought to justice! He was personally captured by Si Zhongxiao, the leader of the eunuch party, and his martial arts foundation was destroyed in front of all the court officials! He will be taken to Xiliu tomorrow morning!"

The person spoke very quickly, and there was an unparalleled eagerness in his voice.

After hearing his words, the class was quiet for a while.

Then there was a loud cheer.

"The eunuch party has also started to fight each other?!!"

“Hahaha!! What a blessing!!”

"The one who came to visit King Qi was none other than the Imperial Censor Wang Lang!!"

“The prince is mighty!!”

"Your Majesty's famous name!!"

“…………”

The discussion is endless.

Hear these words.

Zeng Anmin remained silent, seemingly flipping through a book.

I was thinking secretly in my heart.

Prince Qi fell from power and the Zhongyuan Earl's Mansion overturned the verdict.

If nothing unexpected happens, the next step will be for people from the Imperial City Bureau to go to Prince Qi's mansion to search his property.

I have to find a way to sneak into the team that is raiding the house.

Look for the Prince Qi’s Mansion and find out where the Xihuangtu that was obtained from the Earl Zhongyuan’s Mansion is.

"Brother Quan Fu, this is a great honor for the court, why don't you look happy?"

Even though Qin Wanyue was a woman, she couldn't help but become excited when she heard such exciting news.

Under her father's education since childhood, she has never had any good feelings towards the eunuch party.

So at this moment, she looked at the calm Zeng Anmin with great curiosity.

The eyes as clear as autumn water blinked.

"Oh, happy, happy."

Zeng Anmin came back to his senses and grinned:

"That King Qi's son once tricked me, how could I not be happy?!"

"Ah?" Qin Wanyue was stunned for a moment, then asked doubtfully:

"Have you ever had any contact with him?"

Not only have we had some interactions, but it was also me who arranged for his father to be in this state now.

Of course, Zeng Anmin only thought about this in his mind.

"Miss Qin, you don't know that back in the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace, Wang Qianzhi, the son of King Qi, actually used the black agarwood specially made by the Xuanzhen Division to secretly harm Quan Fu..."

The chubby prince sitting in the back began to talk incessantly to help Qin Wanyue clear up her doubts.

"Fortunately, Quan Fu was determined and not only did he not fall into his trap, but he actually made a big splash..."

"Hmm?" Qin Wanyue frowned slightly when she heard the little fat prince's words, and a look of suspicion flashed across her face.

"How do you know everything?"

She felt that the fat boy in front of her who claimed to be the son of a merchant knew too much about the affairs of the palace.

But she was not a suspicious person by nature, so she just thought about it and didn't have any doubts.

"Uh..." The little fat prince's face froze slightly, and he quickly smiled and said, "My father has connections with the court, so he will get the news faster."

"Oh." Qin Wanyue nodded lightly, then thought for a moment:

"If you say so, then the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace is not good at judging people. How could he be classmates with a villain like Wang Qianzhi... Alas."

Qin Wanyue sighed slowly, her eyes showing worry. "The future of our Great Saint Dynasty... is truly worrying."

Zeng Anmin pursed his lips.

The fat prince's expression froze completely.

"What's wrong?" Qin Wanyue saw the strange expressions on their faces and thought she had said something wrong. She blinked and asked, "Why do you look like that?"

"Haha, it's okay, Sister Qin is right!" Zeng Anmin looked at the chubby prince with a smile on his face.

After getting to know Qin Wanyue over this period of time, I started calling her "Sister" instead of "Miss Qin".

His grudge against the old man Qin Shoucheng has faded.

After all, he knew the news that Qin Shoucheng had died in the court and that King Jiang was involved.

Moreover, he did not use a penny of the money that Prince Jiang gave to the Water Governor's Academy, and gave it all to the state.

The expression on the little fat prince's face was extremely forced, and he laughed dryly:

"Indeed, I hope the prince can grow more in the future."

When he said this, a hint of determination appeared on the face of the little fat prince.

If you want to be a wise ruler, you should correct your mistakes yourself when you make them.

This is also what Taizu said.

…………

Walking down the street after school, Zeng Anmin regained the feeling of being a college student in his previous life.

During these days in the Imperial College, he felt that his soul had been liberated.

There is no more intrigue and no more uncertainty about one's future.

All I have are clear eyes and a kind heart.

"Well, actually I'm just an ordinary college student."

Zeng Anmin listened to the hawking of vendors on the street and a clear smile appeared on his face.

I am still the same boy as before, without any change.

What little fox, little yin coin, politician?

It has something to do with me!

As he thought of this, Zeng Anmin appeared in front of Bai Ziqing.

"Why did Quan Fu come to look for me at this time?"

"cough."

Zeng Anmin looked around and found that Bai Ziqing was the only one having sex with him.

My heart slowed down a little.

His face turned serious: "Brother Bai, if King Qi falls, who will be responsible for confiscating his property?"

Bai Ziqing was stunned for a moment, then thought for a moment and replied, "The date for the raid hasn't been set yet. It'll probably be in two days. What's the matter?"

Zeng Anmin sighed: "Can I go too?"

After saying this, Bai Ziqing's eyes turned serious. He then touched his chin and said uncertainly:

"We'll see when the time comes. I don't know if I can do it properly."

"Um……"

Zeng Anmin groaned for a moment, then walked towards Bai Ziqing and lowered his voice:

"Can you find the route that King Qi sent to exile in Xiliu?"

Bai Ziqing raised his head abruptly and looked at Zeng Anmin in shock: "You want to..."

"I will be uneasy if he doesn't die!"

Zeng Anmin's voice was extremely deep.

In fact, Zeng Anmin is sometimes quite conflicted.

I am clearly a pure college student.

How could such emotionless words come out of my mouth?

(End of this chapter)