"Ahem~~, Shang Yuanshan, I advise you to speak frankly."
Shang Yuanshan suddenly felt aggrieved. At this moment, he was just like the wronged little woman.
He looked at Emperor Yuan Ming with aggrieved look, and his expression seemed to be saying that Emperor Yuan Ming was a heartless man.
Duke Shang and Prime Minister Lin, who were standing by, shuddered as they watched. Prime Minister Lin recalled the rumors that had been circulating in the capital before, saying that Shang Yuanshan had an impure relationship with Emperor Yuan Ming.
This was also the reason why he did not agree with Lin Siqing marrying him at that time. At that time, Lin Siqing was determined to marry Shang Yuanshan.
Because of this matter, he was scolded by his wife. It was only after seeing the results of Lianxinlou's investigation that he felt relieved to let Siqing marry Shang Yuanshan.
But Shang Yuanshan's appearance at this time made him doubt again.
Shang Yuanshan coughed lightly. "Since the emperor asked me, I will tell you directly. I know that Duke Shang is going to investigate the missing girl case."
Emperor Yuan Ming didn't expect that Shang Yuanshan would do such a perverted thing to him just to talk about this matter, but he still waited for Shang Yuanshan to continue.
"I have investigated the case of the missing girl and discovered some circumstances, so I would like to ask for your permission to conduct an in-depth investigation into the case of the missing girl."
"No." Emperor Yuan Ming refused without any hesitation.
Shang Yuanshan's eyes were filled with hurt, and he looked at Emperor Yuan Ming. "Why is the emperor like this?"
Emperor Yuanming was so annoyed by Shang Yuanshan that he held his forehead with his hand. "Shang Yuanshan, I don't believe you don't know that the ministers have some words for you now.
It's already difficult for you to survive in Beijing now. If you are involved in this missing girl case, it will be easier for someone with ulterior motives to harm you."
Shang Yuanshan smiled and nodded: "Your Majesty, I know all of this, but who are you going to send? Duke Shang has already done some research under the pretext of accompanying the Duke's wife on a trip. I don't think the Duke has found much information."
Shang Yuanshan looked at Duke Shang standing beside him.
Duke Shang nodded. "Indeed."
"I plan to send Minister Lin to investigate this case."
"Your Majesty, this is definitely not allowed. It is true that Minister Lin is upright, but he does not know how to be roundabout. If he investigates, he will be more likely to be framed."
Emperor Yuan Ming frowned. It's not like he hadn't thought about this.
He knew that the girl's disappearance case involved too many people, and he sent people to investigate for a long time but had no clues.
We are now planning to send people directly to Yangcheng to disrupt the actions of those people and see if we can find any clues.
But after thinking about it, Lin Jingzhou has no stain at all, so if he sends people to protect him, they will definitely keep him safe.
Shang Yuanshan knew what Emperor Yuan Ming was thinking. Even if he hadn't heard his daughter's voice, he would have felt that it was a good decision for Lin Jingzhou to go.
But he knew that those people would use such despicable means to harm his eldest brother, and he could not bear to see his eldest brother fall into the fire pit.
"I will send someone to protect Minister Lin."
"Your Majesty, if those people use despicable methods, can you guarantee that the people you send will not be taken advantage of by them?"
Emperor Yuan Ming, Prime Minister Lin, and Duke Shang were all shocked.
Prime Minister Lin, in particular, understood his son's mind. He was a straightforward person who only cared about the truth. If someone used despicable means to harm him, even if they were sent by Emperor Yuan Ming, he might not be able to escape.
"Then you can avoid that despicable method?"
"I can be even more despicable than them."
"Ahem~~" Everyone in the room was shocked by Shang Yuanshan's words.
"Shang Yuanshan, you are really awesome. You are the father of four children now, but you can still be so mean."
"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. Your Majesty agrees with my suggestion."
Duke Shang cast an admiring look at Shang Yuanshan. This boy looks very much like him when he was young. Duke Shang's mouth curled up with joy.
Emperor Yuan Ming felt a headache. If it was anyone else, he would have been angry, but this was Shang Yuanshan, his good brother. "No, I don't agree with you putting yourself in danger."
Shang Yuanshan was so angry that he looked directly at Emperor Yuan Ming. He could see the worry about him in Emperor Yuan Ming's eyes, but he didn't know what on earth would make them lose all trust in him in the later period.
"Your Majesty, you must promise me today, otherwise I will not leave." Shang Yuanshan sat down on the ground, ready to make a scene.
Half an hour later, the angry voice of Emperor Yuanming was heard from the imperial study. "You are such a good general, take him down and give him fifty lashes, and take back the military power."
Then came Prime Minister Lin's plea for mercy. "Your Majesty, please forgive me. Although General Shang was wrong, the fifty strokes of the cane are a bit too heavy."
Duke Shang: "Your Majesty, Prime Minister Lin is right."
"Okay~" After Emperor Yuan Ming roared, the imperial study was silent for a moment.
"Okay, but if I don't punish him today, I think he will dare to do it again in the future."
"General Shang Yuanshan, you will be punished to serve for one year and return home for two months to reflect on your mistakes. Think carefully about where you went wrong."
"Puff~" the sound of blood spurting out was heard from the imperial study.
"I thank you for your grace." Shang Yuanshan spat out a mouthful of blood and fainted after expressing his gratitude.
"Yuanshan!" Prime Minister Lin and Duke Shang barely supported Shang Yuanshan.
"Okay, I'm tired today, everyone please leave."
The door of the imperial study opened, and two eunuchs helped Shang Yuanshan out.
Prime Minister Lin called the eunuch next to him. "Go find the imperial physician."
Shang Yuanshan fainted. Several eunuchs were replaced along the way before they were able to send Shang Yuanshan to the carriage.
There was also news in the palace that Shang Yuanshan had angered the emperor and was punished by the emperor to the point of vomiting blood and fainting. Some people were worried and anxious, while others were gloating...
When Prime Minister Lin sent the unconscious Shang Yuanshan back to the General's Mansion, the General's Mansion had not received any news yet.
At this time, Lin Siqing and four others were waiting in the yard for Shang Yuanshan to return home.
Just an hour ago, Lin Siqing went back to her room to sleep and tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. Shang Qian'an wanted to study but could not study at all because he had something on his mind.
Shang Yangyang, who was sleeping soundly, was also awakened from her dream. Finally, the five people took the cakes to the yard, drank tea and ate cakes while waiting for Shang Yuanshan to come back.
Shang Yangyang's big eyes rolled around, staring at the pastries on the plate.
Just as Shang Yangyang's little hand reached into the plate to pick up a piece of cake, a loud noise came from outside the yard.
Prime Minister Lin's voice came~ "Be careful."
Shang Qianan ran out in a hurry when he heard the sound. "Ah, why did Daddy fall asleep?"
"Yuanshan~" Lin Siqing saw Shang Yuanshan being carried in from behind and ran forward anxiously.
Lin Siqing lost her balance, but luckily Shang Qingan, who had chased after her, quickly supported her. "Mother."
"Siqing, don't worry. Yuanshan just fainted. He will be fine soon. Let's get him inside first."
Duke Shang hurried forward and said, "Yes, Yuanshan fainted."
Shang Qian'an saw Shang Guogong making faces, and asked curiously, "Grandpa Guogong, what's wrong with your eyes?"
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