“Your Majesty, the Cui family wants to win over Cao Xiong, but they probably underestimated Cao Xiong’s hatred for Wang Jin.
As the eunuch in charge of the seal, he has always been bullied by Wang Jin, the eunuch in charge of the pen, who is of lower rank than him. How can he wipe out the benefits with just a little bit of sweetness?
What's more, this little bit of sweetness might just be a handout from the other party."
Cui Zhihan had a very narrow vision and was arrogant. He always looked down on the eunuch party headed by Wang Jin, not to mention the powerless Cao Xiong.
Only they themselves know whether the banquet at Tianxiang Tower was a happy one for both the host and the guests, and a seemingly peaceful one, or a hidden source of conflict.
Zhao Xin's eyes lit up. "So, Cao Xiong can be used?"
Liu Muzhi put his hands in his pockets and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, please summon Cao Xiong and he will know the answer."
Zhao Xin thought about it and asked Wan Chao to lead people to summon Cao Xiong.
During Wan Chao's trial yesterday, several eunuchs in charge of seals had no serious crimes, so they were summoned together.
Zhao Xin also wanted to see if these people were available.
Since they have expressed their loyalty, give them a chance to do so.
If their words were not true, Zhao Xin would not have kept them afterwards.
After a while, Wan Chao brought Cao Xiong over.
Cao Xiong might have been delighted and excited to be summoned suddenly on any other day, but at this moment he felt inexplicably uneasy and guilty.
There's always a bad feeling.
The eunuchs in charge of the seal came to the Qinzheng Hall with Cao Xiong.
Cao Xiong recognized the eunuchs who held the seals, but they had no interaction with each other on a daily basis.
But these people have one thing in common with him: they are all people who have empty titles but are forgotten in the corners.
The young emperor sat on the dragon throne. Although he was not wearing a dragon robe, but a dark brocade robe, he still looked domineering, majestic and dignified.
When they accidentally met the gaze of the emperor on the dragon throne, Cao Xiong and others felt a chill all over their bodies, and hurriedly lowered their heads and dared not look again.
Several people knelt down respectfully and shouted "Long live the emperor".
Zhao Xin squinted his eyes and looked at the eunuchs who were kneeling with almost half of their bodies pressed against the ground.
In the eyes of a discerning person, the loyalty of the people in the hall to him is obvious.
Cao Xiong has the highest ambition and the lowest loyalty among the group, with scores of 70 and 50 respectively.
The other few also have slightly higher ambitions than loyalty, but their loyalty is actually higher than Cao Xiong's.
Zhao Xin would never employ someone whose ambition outweighs his loyalty.
But then he thought of what Liu Muzhi said and thought he might give them a try.
"Cao Xiong, are you aware of Wang Jin's false accusation against former Court Justice Kou Huairen?"
Zhao Xin ignored the others for the time being and set his sights on Cao Xiong first.
When Cao Xiong heard this, he trembled inwardly.
Perhaps because of what happened yesterday, he felt subconsciously uneasy when he heard His Majesty mention Wang Jin.
However, he was indeed completely unaware of the Kou Huairen case.
Cao Xiong shook his head and replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, I don't know about this matter."
Zhao Xin snorted coldly, "Oh? Didn't you go to the Tianxiang Tower for a banquet with Wang Jin and Cui Zhihan yesterday?
I've discovered that Kou Aiqing's unjust imprisonment is closely linked to these two, yet you had no idea?"
He, he really doesn’t know!
Cao Xiong's heart was filled with alarm and he was panicked and uneasy. At this moment, he truly understood why His Majesty had summoned him.
It’s the Tianxiang Tower incident!
Your Majesty knows about this matter which just happened yesterday!
Could it be that His Majesty has been sending people to monitor his every move? !
The more Cao Xiong thought about it, the more panicked he became. He felt that his life would end here today...
He had heard a lot about the emperor's massacre in the palace in the past two days.
Can……
He is unwilling to give in!
Especially when he thought of what happened in Tianxiang Tower, Cao Xiong became more unwilling and angry.
Your Majesty must have suspected that he was colluding with the Cui family and Wang Jin, but in reality...
He was forced!
Cui Zhihan seemed to be friendly with him on the surface, but his attitude was extremely arrogant.
It seemed that in his eyes, being noticed by the Cui family was a great honor.
And there was Wang Jin, they had always been at odds with each other.
After the banquet at Tianxiang Tower, they both secretly wanted to kill each other.
Cao Xiong still hasn't figured out why the Cui family would take the initiative to find him.
So now the Emperor has already suspected him, and now he's summoned here to punish him?!
The air pressure in the palace was slightly low, and the emperor's words were light, but with a chill in their tone.
Not only was Cao Xiong, who was called out for questioning, panic-stricken, but several eunuchs kneeling beside him were also nervous and uneasy because of the atmosphere in the hall.
The pressure from the superior makes people fearful and submissive.
Cao Xiong's hands, which were supporting the ground, were sweating and shaking, and he gritted his teeth secretly.
He suddenly raised his head, as if he had given up, and hurriedly cried out for justice.
"Your Majesty, I am innocent! I truly knew nothing about this matter... much less was I involved in it! I hope Your Majesty will understand..."
The emperor summoned him today. If he can't figure it out and make the right choice, he will lose his head.
Zhao Xin now discovered that Cao Xiong's loyalty had risen to 60.
It seems that he has already made a decision in his heart.
Zhao Xin said coldly, "Then I'll give you a chance to demonstrate your abilities. If you succeed, I will not only forgive you for your past actions, but I'll also reward you handsomely."
Cao Xiong breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that his life was temporarily saved.
He kowtowed to express his loyalty: "It is my honor to serve Your Majesty. I will do my best!"
Zhao Xin then let him stand up. Cao Xiong trembled with fear and stood with his head bowed, waiting for the emperor's instructions.
"Wang Jin, this bastard, is greedy for power and wealth, and he has framed loyal officials. He has no regard for me at all and is lawless!"
Zhao Xin's voice was filled with a chilling solemnity. "Cao Xiong, I command you to summon Wang Jin to the Qinzheng Palace!"
Judging from the attitude of Your Majesty today, it seems that you are going to punish Wang Jin.
This is a good opportunity for him to make a contribution!
If he helps the emperor get rid of Wang Jin, he will be highly valued by the emperor!
He had long been eager to get rid of Wang Jin, and now that the opportunity was right in front of him, how could he miss it?
"I obey your command!" Cao Xiong suppressed his inner excitement and accepted the order respectfully.
Zhao Xin saw that his loyalty had risen a little more, reaching 70, and nodded in satisfaction.
Ambition and loyalty can wait, so they can be used temporarily!
Only after Cao Xiong left the hall did Zhao Xin look at the eunuchs who were still kneeling on the ground.
"You guys get up too."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
After kneeling for so long, their knees felt a sharp pain, but they certainly didn't dare show any pain.
Zhao Xin looked at them closely and said, "I'll also give you a chance to make a contribution."
These people have been in the palace for so long, how could they not have this little bit of common sense?
The emperor wants to see their loyalty today!
The conversation I just had with Cao Xiong was also told to them.
Anyway, although they each held seals for their respective offices before, their power was hollowed out by the Empress Dowager's party and Wang Jin.
Now that the Queen Mother herself is in trouble, Wang Jin is also regarded as a thorn in the side by the Emperor.
They are loyal to the emperor and will help him eliminate Wang Jin, so they will definitely be reused!
Several people knelt down and pleaded: "Your Majesty, please give us your orders! We will serve you even if it means death!"
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