Qin Qianluo looked at the servant's appearance on the light screen. His face was covered in dirt, his clothes were tattered, his hair was messy, and his eyes showed vigilance and fatigue.
He cautiously hid in a corner, glancing around every now and then, as if ready to deal with any potential danger.
Qin Qianlu couldn't help but sigh, "This servant is so loyal. Judging from his appearance, he probably hasn't had a proper rest in a long time, yet he remains highly vigilant."
When Luo Qi'an heard the name of his student Li Yangming, his eyes widened instantly, his face filled with shock and worry.
He had been worried about the safety of his students, and even feared that he might collude with Xu Zhili and his associates.
Unexpectedly, this memorial was delivered at the risk of his own student's life.
Seeing the students' appearance on the light screen, Luo Qi'an felt a pang of pain in his heart.
He thought of that once spirited and energetic young man, now imprisoned in a dark and damp dungeon, suffering inhuman torture.
The walls of the cell were covered in moss, his wrists were chained, and his wounds were stained with blood.
The ground was uneven and filled with sewage, and rats scurried around in the corners, making eerie squeaking noises from time to time.
Luo Qi'an's eyes reddened, and a pang of sorrow gripped his heart. Seeing the servant's final expression and hearing that he trusted no one but himself, he felt an even greater heartache.
He couldn't wait to return to his residence and let his loyal servant get some rest.
Upon hearing the news that his student had been successfully rescued, Luo Qi'an finally relaxed and breathed a sigh of relief.
He knew in his heart that as long as people were alive, there was still hope, and this was not the worst-case scenario.
Luo Qi'an's eyes were filled with relief and joy. Recalling his previous worries about the students, they now turned into happiness.
The ministers watched the scene displayed on the screen, their hearts filled with mixed emotions.
The servant remained loyal despite the hardships and dangers, and his perseverance and determination deeply touched everyone.
People couldn't help but reflect on their shortcomings in their official careers, wondering why they couldn't gain the trust of such loyal people. This was undoubtedly a wake-up call regarding their own responsibilities.
In the imperial court, many officials frowned, their eyes filled with self-reproach and guilt.
They realized that their daily work was far from sufficient, and that they had failed to make the people feel the care and justice of the imperial court.
Some officials clenched their fists secretly, determined to make changes in their future work.
The emperor's expression also became serious, and he began to reflect on his responsibilities as a monarch.
He understood that this incident not only exposed the dereliction of duty by his ministers, but also reflected his own shortcomings in governing the country and maintaining the trust of the people.
He realized that he needed to make improvements in several areas to achieve long-term stability and security for the country.
A hush fell over the imperial palace as everyone fell into deep thought, pondering how to ensure that people throughout the country could live in peace and prosperity, just like in the capital.
This is not only an expectation of the imperial court, but also a profound understanding of one's own responsibilities.
The morning court session ended amidst the silent reflections of the attendees.
Qin Qianlu handed the tidied items to her father using the old method, and then asked Feng Qingyun to carefully check whether there would be any changes in the future of Yongning County.
After confirming the results were good, she went to study with peace of mind.
Meanwhile, Luo Qi'an returned to his residence and immediately had the household physician examine the servant.
After a thorough examination, the physician informed Luo Qi'an that the servant was simply overworked and had no serious problems.
Luo Qi'an breathed a sigh of relief and arranged for someone to take the servant to wash up and rest.
Afterwards, Luo Qi'an personally delivered the evidence brought by the servant to the palace. This evidence would be key to convicting Xu Zhili and others, completely eliminating their chances of overturning the verdict.
Everything finally settled down, and the court seemed to be calm after a storm.
The desire to be a good official in the hearts of the officials was now burning even more intensely, like a flame that had been ignited.
Back then, they all went through countless hardships to stand out from the layers of scientific examinations.
At the moment they embark on their official careers, everyone harbors a burning passion for their initial aspirations.
That means aspiring to be a good official who wholeheartedly works for the well-being of the people and dedicates himself to the country.
They once dreamed of using their talents and hard work to enable the people to live in peace and prosperity and to make the country strong and prosperous.
However, as time went by, their life of wealth in recent years, like a gentle trap, gradually eroded their will.
They gradually lost themselves in the extravagance and decadence, forgetting their original passionate hearts.
They were immersed in the comfort brought by power and wealth, busy with social engagements and pleasures every day, and gradually turned a blind eye to the suffering of the people and the needs of the country.
The arrival of King Jinrui Zhao was like a loud alarm bell, shattering their peace of mind.
Initially, they were only driven by awe and fear of King Jinrui Zhao, who was afraid that if they continued to slack off and fail to perform their duties properly, he would notice and punish them.
Therefore, in daily administrative affairs, it was often King Jinrui Zhao who racked his brains to come up with specific plans and measures, and only then would they follow suit and implement them.
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