Chapter 78 Ask the Emperor to Issue an Edict of Repentance

Qin Zheng's words were too straightforward, and anyone could tell that he wanted to marry Ye Jingchuan.

However, Ye Chutang is not only extremely talented and beautiful, but a piece of her calligraphy can be sold for ten gold coins. Who wouldn't want a daughter-in-law like this?

As a result, officials who had sons of marriageable age came to ask for marriage.

"Old Ye, if you want to marry your daughter off, you must consider my boy first."

"My son is more suitable. Not only is he the same age as Miss Ye, but he has also already entered the government."

"What's the big deal about becoming an official? My son had a very pleasant conversation with Miss Ye today."

To Qi Yanzhou's ears, these words were intended to ruin Ye Chutang's reputation.

He glanced over with a cold look.

"Master Xu, if I am not mistaken, your son is too stupid. Is he asking Miss Ye for advice?"

This was the truth. Lord Xu's face became hot due to the questioning, and he coughed lightly to ease the embarrassment.

"I didn't explain it clearly and offended Miss Ye."

Qin Zheng admired Ye Chutang very much and didn't want her to be treated like a commodity and fought over.

"Don't argue anymore, let's listen to what Minister Ye has to say first."

Ye Jingchuan certainly wanted Ye Chutang and Qi Yanzhou to get married.

But neither of these two people was under his control.

He also didn't want to offend any officials because of Ye Chutang.

"Although the marriage of children is decided by their parents and matchmakers, Chu'er has suffered a lot. I will not interfere with her marriage. She can choose her own husband."

This answer was unexpected to everyone and everyone was shocked.

To put it bluntly, isn't this a private transaction?

But no one dared to say anything bad about Ye Chutang.

After all, she has both fame and money.

Whichever family she marries into, it will be a blessing to that family!

"So, the only person who can marry Miss Ye is a scholar who often visits the Poetry Pavilion."

"Who said that? As long as Miss Ye often attends various banquets, our son still has a chance."

Someone asked Ye Jingchuan.

"Minister Ye, will Miss Ye go to Princess An's birthday party?"

Ye Jingchuan nodded, "Of course."

After saying this, he walked towards the Golden Palace.

"The morning court will begin soon, everyone should leave quickly."

When the officials heard this, they immediately put on their court robes and went to the Golden Palace.

Qin Zheng walked quickly to Qi Yanzhou's side and asked in a low voice: "The prince seems to care about Miss Ye very much."

The officials who were closer to the two men immediately stretched their necks and pricked up their ears to listen.

Qi Yanzhou knew that Qin Zheng was testing him.

He said with a straight face: "Mr. Prime Minister, if you had read the poems written by Miss Ye and listened to the music she played, you would not say this."

"A woman who is as good as a man in every way deserves my respect!"

Seeing that Qi Yanzhou was angry, Qin Zheng quickly apologized.

"Your Majesty, please calm down. It is I who am too narrow-minded."

After saying that, he added, "The prince is familiar with Yun'er, so he should know what he feels for Miss Ye. The prince and Miss Ye have a lot of interactions, so can you help to connect them?"

Qi Yanzhou turned his head and glanced at Qin Zheng, "Is this what Huaixuan meant?"

"No, that boy feels that he is not worthy of Miss Ye, and he is feeling sorry for himself at home!"

If he didn't see that his son really liked Ye Chutang, he wouldn't have proposed marriage to Ye Jingchuan.

It's really a good bamboo shoot that came out of a nest of bad bamboos!

"Prime Minister Qin, please tell Huaixuan that if he likes her, he can pursue her himself."

After Qi Yanzhou finished speaking, he quickly walked into the Golden Palace.

All the officials knew that there would be a bloody storm at the morning court today, and the Golden Palace was completely silent.

The time for the morning court session arrived, but neither the emperor nor Eunuch De showed up.

No eunuch came to convey the imperial decree saying there was no need to hold the morning court.

All the officials waited for half an hour before the emperor and eunuch De finally arrived.

Ever since the emperor found out that the pills he took were made from medicinal herbs grown from corpses, he has been vomiting non-stop.

After finally falling asleep, I would be woken up by nightmares.

In just one night, he became haggard and his eye sockets became sunken.

After sitting on the dragon throne, he asked in a hoarse voice: "Regarding the 'Blood Letter of All Citizens', what do you think, my dear ministers?"

All the officials knew that the emperor asked this question so that they could put the blame on Zhang Tianshi.

But even if the emperor was really deceived and was a victim, he was also responsible for negligence.

Hundreds of lives are at stake. There is no way the people will let this get away with it!

But if I tell the truth, I will definitely make the emperor dislike me.

So, except Qi Yanzhou, everyone else bowed their heads and acted like a quail.

The emperor was already in a bad mood, and when he saw the officials acting like this, he became furious.

He glanced at Qi Yanzhou and his eyes fell on Ye Jingchuan, who loved to flatter.

"Minister Ye, tell me what you think."

Ye Jingchuan's scalp tightened and he tried to divert the blame.

"Your Majesty, regarding the matter of the 'Blood Letter of the People', the three Imperial Censors have more say."

The Imperial Censors: “…”

Ye Jingchuan, you son of a bitch!

"Minister Ye, the emperor asked you to speak, why are you bringing us up?"

"Are you deliberately not answering? Are you trying to disobey my order?"

Seeing that the censor was accused of "disobeying the imperial order", Ye Jingchuan had no choice but to stick his neck out and be the first to speak out.

"Your Majesty, I think the people are forcing you because they don't know the truth. As long as the truth is made public, the people will know that it is because of your cultivation that Beichen Country has good weather and good harvests."

He felt guilty about this, but as long as it could make the emperor happy, he would be willing to call a horse a zebra.

It is the job of the censor to go against the emperor, so he will not join in the fun.

The emperor knew that Ye Jingchuan was flattering him, but he felt better.

"Three Imperial Censors, please speak up too."

The duties of the censor were to supervise all officials, advise the emperor, and speak frankly.

The three of them looked at each other and decided to tell the truth.

Anyway, Prince Chen has contacted them privately and will keep them safe.

"Your Majesty, what Zhang Tianshi has done is extremely heinous, and his death is not enough to atone for his sins."

"Although the emperor is unaware of this, it is because you advocate practicing Taoism that Zhang Tianshi has the opportunity to take advantage of you."

"Your Majesty, you are responsible for failing to supervise. Please temporarily give up the idea of ​​practicing Taoism and reflect on yourself."

The emperor was very angry after hearing this.

"presumptuous!"

Qi Yanzhou immediately stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, although Zhang Tianshi is the culprit, it is a fact that hundreds of children died because of you. Please issue an edict of remorse and give the people an explanation."

When the three words "Confession of Sins" came out, everyone was shocked.

I also think that King Chen is crazy!

The emperor's face was gloomy and he wished he could immediately order the execution of Qi Yanzhou.

"Lord Chen, do you know what you are talking about?"

The edict of repentance is issued only when the emperor has committed an unforgivable mistake!

He practices Taoism for the sake of the people and for immortality. What's wrong with that!

Qi Yanzhou faced the emperor's wrath and said, "Your Majesty, please issue an edict of repentance!"

"Bold King Chen, do you think you are so powerful that I dare not do anything to you?"

"Your Majesty, water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it."

The emperor refused to listen and shouted angrily, "Come here, Prince Chen is ignoring the authority of heaven, drag him away and give him thirty lashes!"

Although he cannot kill King Chen, he can make him suffer!

The royal guards guarding outside the palace rushed in immediately.

Prime Minister Qin was so anxious that he was sweating profusely. Just as he was about to plead for Qi Yanzhou, an urgent report came from outside the palace.

"Report! Urgent delivery from Suzhou, 800 miles away!"

When Qi Yanzhou heard this, a determined smile appeared in his slightly lowered eyes.