They can't just make mistakes on purpose.
The prince's position in the capital is different from that in Yueqing, and he cannot extend his power to the six ministries.
Prince Yueqing seemed to have guessed what he was thinking and said, "My royal brother wants to execute Minister Qi's son. This is our chance."
After saying that, he stood up, picked up a mask and put it on his face. Time was running out and he had to go see Minister Qi now.
"Your Majesty, why don't you let your subordinates do it?"
"No need," Prince Yueqing walked out the door, "Go contact the Minister of Revenue and ask him to come see me."
When we arrived at the Qi Mansion, we saw that the gate was indeed heavily guarded.
Prince Yueqing walked around the guards, went to the wall of the Qi Mansion, jumped over the wall, and went to find the residence of Minister Qi.
Minister Qi was wondering whether he should go to the emperor to apologize, but before he could make up his mind, his thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the door opening.
He raised his head and looked towards the door.
The man was tall and straight, with a silver mask on his face. Minister Qi was so frightened that he stood still.
He stuttered, "Who...who are you?"
Prince Yueqing closed the door and walked towards Minister Qi step by step.
Minister Qi took a step back and said, "If you come any closer, I'll call someone."
He didn't remember offending anyone. This man looked like someone who was not to be trifled with. Could he be here to kill him? If he had known this, he would have asked the emperor to put him in jail as well. At least it would not be so easy for someone to sneak into the jail, and it would be safer there.
"Don't be afraid, Minister Qi," Prince Yueqing glanced at him calmly and sat down opposite him. "I came to see Minister Qi because I have a deal to discuss."
Minister Qi stared at him warily, fearing that he would take out a knife and kill him when he was not paying attention.
"I don't know you, why should I do business with you? If I want to do business, I should go to a merchant."
"Minister Qi is truly interesting," Prince Yueqing said, picking up the teapot beside him and pouring a cup of tea. "Isn't your son imprisoned in the Dali Temple awaiting execution? Aren't you worried at all?"
He wished that the rebellious son and the vicious woman would die quickly, so why were they in such a hurry?
The two of them had committed a serious mistake and were bound to die, so he didn't want to anger the emperor because of them. It wasn't like he had lived too long.
Seeing that Minister Qi remained indifferent, Prince Yueqing paused while holding the tea.
Did he make a wrong bet? Minister Qi had only one son, and he could watch his son die.
Minister Qi appeared indifferent on the surface, but was extremely surprised in his heart.
It's only been half a day, and this person knows everything about the Qi Mansion. Could it be that the emperor sent someone to test me?
No wonder he could sneak into his mansion so easily.
Minister Qi confirmed what he was thinking and was no longer worried that this man was coming to kill him.
After stealing a glance at the other person, he slowly moved to the chair and sat down, poured himself a cup of tea, and then looked at King Yueqing.
I was wondering how the emperor would test me.
"You mean there is a way to save my son?" he asked after thinking it over.
"That's right," Prince Yueqing said confidently, "I naturally have a way to rescue your son, but you also have to show sincerity."
He said that Minister Qi was the only son, so how could he not care? It turned out that he was just pretending.
"Show your sincerity?" Minister Qi was puzzled. Was the emperor trying to test whether he was willing to save Qi Xuan?
Should I refuse with a righteous attitude?
No, I should first see what the emperor wants to test me with.
"That's right. If you want to rescue your son, you have to pay a price. The price is simple. Just agree to one condition of mine."
Minister Qi was silent for a moment. "What are the conditions?"
"It's very simple. As long as Minister Qi promises me that when I need you in the future, you must do one thing for me."
After saying this, Prince Yueqing paused for a moment and continued, "Don't worry, I won't let you commit murder or arson."
Minister Qi pretended to think for a moment and said, "Let me think about it first."
Prince Yueqing was stunned. He was hesitant about such a good thing.
But he was not anxious. It was Minister Qi who should be anxious. After all, it wasn't her son who died.
"Okay," he stood up, "I'll wait for Minister Qi's good news."
…
What Prince Yueqing didn't know was that as soon as he left Qi's mansion, Minister Qi changed his clothes and went to the palace to see the emperor.
"Your Majesty, Minister Qi requests an audience."
Eunuch Cao walked into the imperial study to report.
The emperor raised his eyebrows and let someone in.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you."
The emperor asked him to stand up and asked, "What do you want from me?"
[Hahaha, Minister Qi is so clever, he mistook the Prince of Yueqing for someone sent by the tyrant to test him. He's so good at scaring himself.]
emperor:"……"
Prince Yueqing really knows how to take advantage of every opportunity. He wants to see how Prince Yueqing fools Minister Qi.
"Your Majesty," Minister Qi replied respectfully, "My son's misfortune is due to my inability to discipline him properly. Although I have nothing to do with this matter, I also bear some responsibility. I beg Your Majesty to dismiss me from my position as Minister of Revenue."
Instead of worrying about it every day, it is better to take the initiative to bring it up and let it go completely.
"Do you really think so?" Minister Qi nodded quickly.
When he was in the mansion, he had already decided to ask the emperor for forgiveness.
After this incident, even if the emperor didn't blame him, he couldn't feel at ease as a minister.
"Come here, put Minister Qi in the Sky Prison first and wait for trial."
Minister Qi is so anxious to ask me to dismiss him. Is there something fishy going on?
The emperor fell into deep thought as he watched Minister Qi being taken away without saying a word.
Minister Qi is so happy even though he's eating in prison. But then again, prison is safer than his house.
[Oh, I'm really looking forward to his famous interrogation scene. ]
Famous scene?
Although the emperor did not understand the meaning of these words, he subconsciously felt that they should be quite interesting.
…
"Eunuch Cao, do you know how the emperor will deal with me?"
Minister Qi asked Eunuch Cao who sent him to the Dali Temple's Sky Prison.
It is said that the people who serve the emperor understand him best. Eunuch Cao should know something!
Whenever Eunuch Cao saw him now, he would remember what he said about being beaten by Qi's mother. He felt a little sympathetic towards him but also found it funny.
"I dare not speculate on the emperor's thoughts." Eunuch Cao followed him. "But didn't the emperor ask you to stay in the palace?"
Minister Qi stopped and blurted out his thoughts, "Didn't the emperor send anyone to test me?"
"Why does the emperor want to test you?" Eunuch Cao was stunned.
According to Eunuch Cao, the emperor did not test him, so who was the person who went to his house?
Minister Qi shuddered at the thought, and felt a chill on his back. If he had refused that man, he would have been killed on the spot.
Fortunately, he is now imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison, and that person should not risk coming to the Dali Temple to find him.
My life is saved again.
"Minister Qi, it's not cold, why are you shivering?"
Eunuch Cao called him back to his senses. He smiled and quickened his pace. "It's okay. Let's go to the prison quickly!"
Now not only Eunuch Cao was confused, but the two guards were also confused.
It was the first time they saw someone so happy about entering the Heavenly Prison. The others were all crying and wailing.
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