Yu Qizhe remained silent.
Emperor Mingzheng was so angry that he overturned the tea set and memorials on the table, venting all his anger towards Cheng Ying. He angrily said to himself, "Everyone has deceived me! They all want to take over my kingdom! I gave them power and wealth, but they are still not satisfied and want my throne!"
Yu Qizhe lowered his eyes: "Your Majesty, please calm down."
After venting his anger, Emperor Mingzheng sat dejectedly on the dragon throne, "Zhanxing, who can I trust among all the civil and military officials in the court? Even Cheng Ying dared to deceive me. Although I am in a high position, I cannot control people's hearts. People's hearts are fickle!"
Yu Qizhe raised his head and said calmly, "Your Majesty, don't worry. Since the people have been captured by the Divine Camp, they will be executed. If anyone is disloyal to Your Majesty, just kill them."
Emperor Mingzheng looked at him with relief, his anger gradually subsiding: "Zhan Xing is the one who understands my heart and can help me solve my problems."
"I eat the emperor's food, I am loyal to the emperor, and I share the emperor's worries." Yu Qizhe said with moderation.
Emperor Mingzheng nodded: "If all the ministers are as clear-headed as Zhanxing and loyal to me, what worries do I have?" Emperor Mingzheng rubbed his brows, looking tired, "Wu Yi doesn't have the guts to harbor the orphan of Princess Huaiyang. There must be some unknown rules here. Shen Tian... I don't dare to believe Elder Shen anymore."
Yu Qizhe said: "Liu Ci Fu is an upright minister. With Liu Ci Fu here, Your Majesty can rest assured."
Emperor Mingzheng's eyes were more inquiring. "You don't shy away from suspicion. You just became Liu Yu's son-in-law and you speak well of him in front of me. Aren't you afraid that I will suspect you of forming a clique for personal gain?"
"I am just telling the truth." Yu Qizhe's face remained calm. "Your Majesty has always been wise. As long as I am honest, loyal to Your Majesty, and wholeheartedly help Your Majesty solve problems, how could you doubt my sincerity?"
The atmosphere in the palace relaxed, and Emperor Mingzheng even had a smile on his face. He said in a very casual tone: "You, you can speak frankly even when you are flattering me. It really makes me happy to hear it."
Yu Qizhe also raised the corner of his lips and smiled faintly: "The case of Wu Yi...I did not do well, but I think if I investigate further, it may implicate too many people and cause unrest in the court. After all, it involves Cheng Zhangyin and the Prime Minister of the Cabinet. I think it is best to close the case in time."
Emperor Mingzheng sighed secretly and nodded, saying, "Zhan Xing is right. One is in charge of the East Factory and the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and the other is the head of all officials. I cannot get angry easily. It's a pity that I am the Son of Heaven, but I have to endure everything..."
He turned his eyes, walked up to Yu Qizhe, and patted him on the shoulder, "Zhan Xing, now I can only trust you. Taixu has refined the Supreme Golden Pill for me. I will leave the palace and go to Xianyang to take the pill." Emperor Mingzheng said worriedly, "I am leaving the capital, and I am really worried. I need Zhan Xing to help me keep an eye on the palace."
Yu Qizhe stated: "As long as the emperor commands, I will not refuse even if I die."
"You mentioned to me that there is a fellow disciple working in the Jinyiwei, and I want to use him." Emperor Mingzheng said earnestly, "Before I leave Beijing, I will promote him to the Shenshu Camp. If there are people in Beijing who are plotting against the will of the emperor and intend to rebel, you can order the Shenshu Camp to execute them first and report later! Zhanxing, I will leave Shengjing to you."
"I will definitely live up to the emperor's trust." Yu Qizhe said while kneeling on the ground.
Emperor Mingzheng helped him up and said, "I have seen the remnant of Princess Huaiyang. She has no idea about her own life experience. She is pitiful."
Yu Qizhe knew that Emperor Mingzheng said this on purpose, so he continued, "Your Majesty is merciful, but she is the descendant of a traitor and cannot be kept."
Emperor Mingzheng said with satisfaction: "Yes, as long as she is alive, I will not be at peace. You go and deal with it. You must handle this matter for me and execute her personally."
Yu Qizhe accepted the order: "Yes."
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