Chapter 49: You're responsible for your own mistakes
All the civil and military officials in the court suddenly fell silent, waiting silently for Jing Chengji.
At this moment, they heard System 3657's expectant and excited voice.
[Host, host, if Your Majesty could take Cai Shaotan outside the palace and let him be despised by everyone, that would be great. With so many people watching, you'd definitely gain more energy!]
[Hmm? Tongzi, can you level up again? ]
[Almost done, I need more people to join me in eating melons, then I can level up immediately!]
【Hmm...then I'll think of a way!】
Upon hearing this, all the officials were eager to try.
Meng Yi, a doctor in the Ministry of Personnel, could not bear to see Cai Shaotan and Sima Shi completely destroy the image of male officials in the emperor's mind.
Meng Yi heard the conversation between Jing Han and the system, and he felt that he had to share the worries of Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess.
Let His Majesty, Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess, and all the civil and military officials in the court know that not all of their male officials are as sinister and vicious as Cai Shaotan and Sima Shi.
So, Meng Yi quickly stood up.
"Your Majesty, your servant Meng Yi has something to say."
"speak."
"Your Majesty, what Lord Cai did was truly egregious, and that girl, Cai Mingyue, sounded the drum to file a complaint before the eyes of the public. I believe the people should be involved. This will serve as a wake-up call not only to officials like me, but also to the people. Only then will Lord Cai be convinced!"
After Meng Yi finished speaking, he stood upright without saying anything more.
[Hey, I haven't said anything yet, but someone else has already said it. Looks like Cai Shaotan has really incurred public wrath!]
The whole court: Damn! You got the chance!
Upon hearing this, Cai Shaotan acted like he'd taken a pound of insane drugs. His eyes were bloodshot, and he glared at Meng Yi with intense hatred. If eyes could be sharp, Meng Yi would have been chopped into pieces by Cai Shaotan.
Cai Shaotan's teeth were creaking as he squeezed out a few words from between his teeth.
"Meng Yi, you have such a cruel heart."
Unexpectedly, Meng Yi said lightly.
"I am no match for you."
"Do you...do you know how much of an impact it would have on the men if I were dragged out of the palace?"
"I only know that people like you must not be tolerated. Even if they have an impact, it is because you are so cruel that you don't even spare your closest relatives. Anyone who dares to serve in the same court with you, anyone who dares to stay in the same room with you, will be plotted against by you without knowing it. If you, Lord Cai, knew that your actions would affect the young men, why did you do those beastly things in the first place?!"
Meng Yi's question left Cai Shaotan speechless.
[Well said! Even if there is an impact, it’s all your “credit”!]
No one would think that Jinghan's words were a compliment.
Cai Shaotan was so angry that he could only threaten.
"Okay, okay, don't regret it."
This threat is like the powerless feeling of a mosquito landing on your skin and being swatted to death before it even starts to suck blood.
Meng Yi did not respond to him, and Cai Shaotan was just threatening in vain.
Although Cai Shaotan climbed up from the bottom, because of this, he was cruel and ruthless to the people at the bottom.
Even though he had done so many things worse than pigs and dogs, he still did not want to be publicly "executed" in front of the lowly people.
So Cai Shaotan had no choice but to bow his head.
"Your Majesty, I plead guilty and am willing to die immediately!"
Tang Peng immediately stood up.
"Your Majesty, I think this is inappropriate. We need time to investigate the extent of Cai Shaotan's evil deeds. If we kill him immediately, what will happen if word gets out and the people think we are protecting each other? This is inappropriate. We should let the people know clearly about Cai Shaotan's crimes. Therefore, I think what Lord Meng said is very reasonable. Of course, if Lord Cai is wrongly accused, we can also clear his name in front of the people!"
"We agree with Lord Tang's words."
"I think so too."
For a time, almost all the civil and military officials in the court responded.
As for who are the people who are mixed in with unwilling faces, it’s so hard to guess!
Cai Shaotan had never been surrounded by enemies like this before. Even before he passed the imperial examination or became a student, he had never faced such a situation.
Cai Shaotan was afraid of and hated these people immensely, but he was just a small fourth-rank official. How could he possibly stand up to all the civil and military officials in the court?
Cai Shaotan was extremely panicked.
"Your Majesty, Lord Tang is seeking revenge for his personal gain!"
"That's wrong. In my opinion, Lord Tang is clearly putting justice above his own!"
"Exactly, exactly!"
All the civil and military officials in the court stood on Tang Peng's side again.
They knew very well in their hearts that Lord Tang was indeed taking revenge for his personal grudge. If Cai Shaotan had not done the act of killing his son in exchange for another, how could Lord Tang have targeted him?
Ultimately, it was Cai Shaotan himself who was not upright.
Cai Shaotan had no choice but to place his hopes on Jing Chengji.
This was the first time he had ever prayed so sincerely for something.
But he seemed to have forgotten that Jing Chengji would always consider Jing Han's ideas first, especially those that were beneficial to Jing Han.
Jing Chengji said slowly.
"Since you agree, I will do as you say."
In an instant, Cai Shaotan's whole body went limp and he collapsed into a lump.
"Come, ask Master Cai Shaotan to proceed to the palace gate. My dear ministers, please stand with me on the palace wall and watch."
When Jing Chengji said the word "please", his tone became more serious. All the civil and military officials in the court knew what he meant.
"Yes, I will obey your Majesty's orders. Your Majesty is wise!"
[Hahahaha, great! I'm afraid Cai Shaotan will be spitted to death by the people! I can't bear to watch it just thinking about it!]
The system's teasing voice echoed in everyone's ears, and everyone laughed out loud.
With Jing Chengji's words before, it was not surprising at this moment.
Only Cai Shaotan was shaking all over, as if he had Parkinson's disease, and he couldn't control it.
He was half-dragged and half-invited by the guards from the hall to the palace gate.
Outside the hall, as soon as Cai Mingyue saw Cai Shaotan, deep hatred burst out in her eyes.
Although they had not seen each other for decades, Cai Mingyue could see through Cai Shaotan's foul soul at a glance.
When their eyes met, Cai Shaotan shuddered again. He didn't want to admit that he was afraid of Cai Mingyue's eyes.
Cai Mingyue was kindly asked to walk towards the palace gate.
Cai Mingyue just glanced at Cai Shaotan. She had been waiting for twenty years, so why should she be in such a hurry at this moment?
If she had no confidence in her ability to sue Cai Shaotan before, now she has more confidence in her heart.
While waiting outside the hall just now, the chief physician had helped Cai Mingyue stop the bleeding, ensuring that Cai Mingyue would not die from blood loss for the time being and would not be able to sue Cai Shaotan.
If that is the case, it would be such a pity.
When a wall falls, everyone pushes it down, but Cai Shaotan is responsible for his own mistakes.
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Cai Mansion.
"Madam, madam, something bad has happened, something bad has happened..."
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