Chapter 255 Persuasion

The people in Yanyun City did not know that His Majesty the Human Emperor had arrived, but they just wondered why it was so lively outside the city today.

After all, Li Qing came too hastily, leaving Jiang Huanchu no time to make arrangements.

But Li Qing didn't care much, he wasn't there to show off.

Together with Jiang Huanchu, Li Qing soon arrived at the palace where Duke Dongbo was.

Inside the main hall, the throne that originally belonged to Duke Dong was naturally occupied by Li Qing.

Of course, Duke Dongbo had no objection.

Not to mention the other officials.

Li Qing sat down, and all the officials bowed formally before dispersing. They went back to their own business, but today they were more diligent and capable.

At this moment, Li Qing was feasting in the garden with the Duke of Dongbo, his sons, wife, and brothers.

Without outsiders around, Li Qing no longer put on an imperial air and simply smiled, "Father-in-law has been guarding Donglu for years, defending our Shang against the cholera from the demonic realm. It's truly hard work. Come, I'll toast you a glass!"

Jiang Huanchu quickly picked up his cup and said, "This old minister has received the grace of the state for generations. I serve Your Majesty and the Shang Dynasty. I am not suffering."

Li Qing smiled slowly: "Drink to win!"

Suddenly, many of Jiang's nephews and nieces also raised their cups and drank together.

After three rounds of wine, the dishes have five flavors.

However, Jiang Huanchu was a little hesitant when he saw His Majesty chatting happily with the Jiang family's nephews and nieces. After thinking for a long time, he finally sighed and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to say, but I don't know whether I should say it or not."

When Li Qing heard this, he immediately smiled and said, "Father-in-law, just tell me."

Jiang Huanchu sighed and said, "I have heard in the past two years in Donglu that Your Majesty has behaved rather foolishly in Chaoge City. Is this true?"

As Jiang Huanchu said this, the singing and dancing and the sounds of clinking glasses around him suddenly disappeared.

Several of Jiang's nephews and nieces were even more shocked. They couldn't imagine that their father would actually give advice here.

Everyone's eyes immediately fell on Li Qing, to see whether the emperor was shocked, angry, or had some other attitude.

However, Li Qing was beyond everyone's expectations. He was neither surprised nor angry, nor did he look calm, nor did he scold Dong Bohou for being rude.

Instead, he continued to smile and said, "Father-in-law also said that I heard it from someone. In your opinion, father-in-law, am I stupid?"

Jiang Huanchu was stunned by this question, and then he looked at Li Qing.

His Majesty was dignified, with bright eyes, cunning and wisdom. How could he be as foolish, ignorant, and tyrannical as the rumors said?

"Then, Su Hu, how did Su Hou betray the king? Is it true that the king forced Su Hou's daughter to be his concubine?"

Upon hearing this, Li Qing nodded calmly and said, "It is true that I took Su Daji as my concubine, but his betrayal was a conspiracy of Xiqi. I did not force him."

"This matter..."

After hearing what Li Qing said, Jiang Huanchu frowned slightly.

The news he received from Chaoge in the past two years was basically all negative. The king's tyranny, injustice, favoritism towards Daji, and persecution of loyal ministers had made him very dissatisfied.

Originally, he planned to go to Chaoge at the end of this year to advise the king.

But unexpectedly, the king himself came here.

Thinking of this, Jiang Huanchu hurriedly asked, "Let's put this aside for now. My king, why did you come to Donglu alone? I heard from Yang'er that you came out from the demon army. What's going on?"

Li Qing drank a glass of wine and said with a smile: "This matter has to start from the beginning..."

Li Qing just made up a lie, saying that he accidentally entered the void passage and entered the demon world, then deceived the trust of the Ye family soldiers, and finally followed the demon army back to the human world. Overall, it was very simple and not complicated.

Jiang Huanchu was secretly shocked when he heard this. He didn't expect that His Majesty would encounter an accident and end up in the demon world!

If something happens to His Majesty the Human Emperor in the Demon Realm, the Shang Dynasty will be in trouble!

But now that His Majesty had returned safely, Jiang Huanchu finally let go of his worries and continued with his old tune, "But Doctor Mei was killed. It couldn't be that he asked for death, right?"

When Li Qing heard this, he frowned.

The incident with Dr. Mei has indeed become a stain on his life.

But since it had been done, it had been done. Li Qing said calmly, "I didn't want to kill him, but he doesn't know what's good for him. It was Su Hu who was instigated by Xiqi to rebel against me, but he insisted that it was my fault. He is my subject, so it would be fine if he didn't speak for me, but spoke for outsiders. But he went so far as to insult me in court. His death is not a pity."

Seeing Li Qing's unhappy expression, Jiang Huanchu thought for a moment and decided not to continue asking. Instead, he nodded and said, "This old minister does not really want to blame Your Majesty. It's just that in the past two years, all kinds of news have been really shocking, making this old minister sleepless. But now seeing Your Majesty like this, these rumors have mostly been refuted.

"Father-in-law, you should have known what kind of person I am when you married Qian'er to me."

Li Qing nodded calmly and said, "In recent years, the Shang Dynasty has been in turmoil. The instigator is none other than the Ji family of Xiqi. The Ji family's rebellious intentions are obvious. In recent years, they have disobeyed the king's orders and have been slandering me everywhere. Can't you see this, father-in-law?"

Jiang Huanchu was silent for a moment.

What the Duke of Xibo did in Xiqi was actually a rebellion to some extent.

The king ordered not to enter Xiqi.

Xiqi only knew Ji Chang.

The people spread the rumor that Ji Chang was a holy ruler.

The people loved Ji Chang as a benevolent ruler.

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