Chapter 401 The Emperor's Test
The emperor actually became suspicious of Lu's father and sent people to test him?
Mother Lu could never believe this.
Because in her impression, no matter how cruel Father Lu was at home, his image outside always remained flawless and he was loyal to the emperor.
The emperor and the prime minister were very harmonious from beginning to end, and no unusual incidents were reported.
Moreover, if the emperor suspected Prime Minister Lu, why would he secretly issue a secret decree to allow Lu Yunjue to inherit the position of prime minister?
Liu Se sneered, "Don't try to trick me. Even though many years have passed, I remember it clearly. Your words back then clearly showed your extreme dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Lu. You definitely didn't want me to simply test him."
The emperor couldn't help but sigh: "Back then, I trusted Prime Minister Lu very much, so I made an exception and wanted to let his son inherit the position..."
The emperor at that time was still young and strong. He took beautiful women into his harem, but he was not like he is now, who spends his days searching for immortals and medicine.
His heart was also filled with countless ambitions. He reformed the imperial examination system and promoted Prime Minister Lu from it.
Prime Minister Lu was born in poverty, but he was extremely talented. What was rare was that he was not only gifted in poetry and prose, but was also a master at manipulating people's hearts and had lofty ambitions.
As long as he wants to accomplish something, he can do it by any means necessary. The key is that even if he uses the most dark and dirty means, he can still disguise himself as being just and glorious on the surface.
Because he was appreciated by the emperor himself, he had a very good relationship with the emperor and was extremely loyal to the emperor.
The emperor often felt fortunate that he had chosen the good horse, Prime Minister Lu, and brought Prime Minister Lu under his command.
Otherwise, if a talent like Prime Minister Lu fell into the hands of others and became a tool to overthrow the regime or harm the people, he would never have been able to achieve the achievements he has today.
However, the feelings of youth will eventually change due to the polish of time, some will become more resilient, while others will become more and more fragile.
The relationship between the emperor and his subjects belongs to the latter type.
People will grow old. When the emperor found wrinkles on himself, he began to worry about how his son would be able to sit firmly on the throne.
Even when he began to wonder whether his son would usurp the throne.
Prime Minister Lu, who was too capable and extremely cunning, became a sword hanging over his head.
The appearance of Prime Minister Lu made his path to becoming emperor smoother, but it also gave him a sense of crisis.
Because it would be too easy for Prime Minister Lu to replace his position or pose a threat to him.
When the birds are gone, the bow is put away. When the rabbit dies, the dog is cooked.
It has been like this from ancient times to the present.
But the emperor considered himself a wise ruler, and he certainly would not kill Prime Minister Lu for this reason.
The outbreak point of all contradictions lies in the game between Prime Minister Lu and the Emperor.
It was not uncommon for Prime Minister Lu to enter the palace to play chess with the emperor.
While playing chess, the emperor expressed his plan and handed the secret decree to Prime Minister Lu.
But Prime Minister Lu looked at the secret decree and refused.
He put down the chess piece in his hand and said seriously, "Please forgive me for not agreeing to this."
"Why?" the emperor asked, puzzled. "Yun Jue is incredibly talented. If he becomes prime minister, he will be able to fully display his talents for himself and for your family, and continue the glory of your Lu family. Don't tell me that you are a gentleman indifferent to fame and fortune, so you disdain the position of prime minister."
After saying this, the emperor thought of the bad things Prime Minister Lu had done and couldn't help but smile.
He had evidence that Prime Minister Lu had made mistakes, which was one of the reasons why he could use Prime Minister Lu with peace of mind.
Under normal circumstances, Prime Minister Lu should have followed the emperor's lead and carried out all his ideas.
But he shook his head and said bluntly: "I think the Crown Prince has bad behavior and it is difficult for him to become a great talent. If Yun Jue assists the Crown Prince, I am afraid his life will not be easy!"
"The Crown Prince's temper is indeed a bit stubborn," the Emperor mused, "but you don't need to worry too much. Yun Jue just needs to do his job well. I believe the Crown Prince won't make things difficult for him."
He patted Prime Minister Lu's hand and said with a smile, "The prince's temper can be changed, and your Yun Jue's stubborn temper should also be changed. Don't always go against him."
Having said this, Prime Minister Lu stood up and knelt down in front of him, the meaning of which was self-evident.
The emperor's eyes were gloomy. "Why, do you think my crown prince is not worthy of your son's assistance?"
"I dare not!" Prime Minister Lu kowtowed, "But my son is uneducated and has a bad temper. He is not suitable for the position of Prime Minister. Your Majesty, please revoke your order!"
Because the monarch and his ministers had supported each other for so many years and had deep feelings for each other, Prime Minister Lu had always been outspoken and upright when it came to matters concerning state affairs.
This was one of the reasons why he was highly regarded, but it also angered the emperor.
In the eyes of the emperor, even if his son had a slight flaw, it was harmless.
What's more, Lu Yunjue is so aloof and his personality is not perfect. It is his blessing to be the prime minister, but Prime Minister Lu actually dares to make excuses!
Prime Minister Lu's comments on the prince and his disobedience to the emperor's order sowed the seeds of doubt in the emperor's heart.
He looked at Lu Xiang's departing figure and said to himself, "Could it be that he has become so proud that he doesn't even take me, the emperor, seriously?"
The tiles above her head were removed, and the beautiful Liu Se smiled and said, "Your Majesty, do you need me to help you solve your problems?"
When the emperor saw that it was her, a hint of tenderness flashed across his eyes, and then he returned to the previous topic.
He frowned and waved at Liu Se, "Take this imperial edict and go test Prime Minister Lu again."
Liu Se blinked her long eyelashes: "Then how are you going to compensate me?"
The emperor gazed at her beautiful face and chuckled softly, "How about I reward you with admission to the palace and letting you stay by my side?"
He had to figure out whether Prime Minister Lu was really following the drama or was just being polite, and what was in Prime Minister Lu's mind.
The emperor paused and said, "But not long after, I received news that Prime Minister Lu had died suddenly on his way out of the palace!"
In a rage, he decided to deal with Liu Se. Only in this way could he shut up those mouths in the court.
Liu Se, however, accused him, "The story sounds good, but you clearly dare not take responsibility for it!"
She was a little agitated. "You clearly know that as a secret guard, I will kill if I strike. If it's just a simple test, why don't you send someone else?"
Duke Xuanyuan suddenly said, "Prime Minister Lu openly questioned Your Majesty's decree in the court. He has already committed a grave offense and should have died countless times! But Your Majesty is so kind, how could he actually want him to die?"
He felt that Liu Se's mistake was that he acted on his own.
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