A few days later, in the palace, in the emperor's study
Jiu Ye took the letter he had received last night and gave it to the Emperor—Emperor Jing of Yan: "Your Majesty, this is the letter I received at home last night. It is stamped with the exclusive seal of the Bailian Sect."
Emperor Jing took it with half belief and half doubt, looked at the lotus seal and the words on it, and it took a long time before he put the letter down.
Remain silent.
After a long while, he raised his head and said to Lu Zhenzhi, who was kneeling in the center, "Ninth brother is particularly concerned about the affairs of Princess Hui."
Lu Zhenzhi knelt on the ground, his hands placed naturally on the ground, his eyes calm.
"Royal brother, since the Bailian Sect has stated that Princess Minghui is not a member of the sect, I hope that your Royal Brother will release her." Jiu Ye still maintained that posture and did not stand up straight, his tone as calm as water.
"Princess Hui... Ninth brother, do you think she looks a bit like an old friend of ours, Ninth brother? Hmm?" The emperor asked while twisting the letter paper.
Lu Zhenzhi didn't say anything, still bowing his head, but a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.
"Ninth brother, do you still blame me for killing Yan'er that day?"
"Over the years, I have let go of the past."
"Since you've let it go, why save Princess Hui? As your brother, I can clearly see how Ninth Brother feels about Princess Hui." The Emperor twirled his Buddhist beads and said, "Ninth Brother is no longer the young man he once was. I will grant you any woman you desire. But Princess Hui, no. She was appointed by the late Queen Mother to the Twelfth Prince, and we cannot divorce. Besides, she is not worthy of Ninth Brother."
"It's up to your Majesty to decide!"
Emperor Jing was about to say something, but when he heard this, he was stunned. The regent actually didn't disobey?
At this time, Lu Zhenzhi took out something from his sleeve and said, "Your Majesty, I have another thing. Please take a look at it."
"What is it?"
Jiu Ye said, "Your Majesty must issue an imperial decree allowing Prince Hui and Princess Hui to divorce, and only then can I present this to Your Majesty!"
"Lu Jin!" Emperor Jing gritted his teeth. "If I hadn't felt guilty towards you back then, I would have killed you right now!"
"Lu Jin" is Lu Zhenzhi's courtesy name.
Lu Zhenzhi remained calm. He held the entire Yan Empire's military might in his hands. With the military talisman in hand, how could he be afraid of an emperor?
Finally, Emperor Jing relented and asked, "What is it?"
"Evidence related to my royal brother's personal safety."
Emperor Jing laughed and said, "I, in this deep palace, with thousands of guards, who can kill me?"
"Bai Lian Sect." Lu Zhenzhi said.
The Bailian Cult had always been known to kill ruthlessly, leaving no trace. Regardless of where one came from or where they came from, once targeted by the Bailian Cult, they would surely die.
"Okay! I propose! I propose! Princess Hui and my twelfth son, Qixuan, are to divorce due to emotional discord!"
"Your Majesty, this is not appropriate."
"Lu Jin! Do you really think I won't kill you?"
"I believe that the Fifth Emperor would not be willing to kill me."
Emperor Jing nodded. The two of them had grown up together, good brothers. If it weren't for Yan'er, how could they have had a rift? To make amends, he gave him military power, asking him to protect the Great Yan Empire! He promised him! He would guarantee him a position above all others, a life of wealth and glory!
Emperor Jing nodded, his body trembling, and pointed at Jiu Ye: "Lu Jin, Lu Jin! You, just rely on me..."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Okay, I allow you to tell me how to write it!"
Lu Zhen said word for word: "Prince Hui Lu Qixuan has allowed Fu Shi to divorce him because of his immoral lifestyle."
Emperor Jing put down his pen and said, "Lu Jin! He is my son!"
"Royal brother, how well do you know this son? Perhaps he wants your life?"
"How dare you!" Emperor Jing sat down, his roar echoing in the study again and again. "Lu Jin, I will give you one last chance. This imperial decree, take it or leave it."
Having said that, he picked up his pen and started writing.
With two swipes, he took out the jade seal and stamped it, then threw it in front of Master Jiu.
"You are the regent. Please draft a divorce agreement and have Prince Twelve and Princess Hui sign it. Then stamp it with your regent seal."
"Thank you, brother!" Lu Zhenzhi's mouth curled up slightly in an imperceptible arc.
"Alright, alright, tell me what the evidence is." Seeing Lu Zhenzhi still kneeling on the ground, Emperor Jing said impatiently, "Alright, get up."
"Thank you, my royal brother." Lu Zhenzhi stood up, picked up the imperial edict, and took a look at it. There was only one line of words:
"I grant King Hui the right to divorce the Fu clan. I decree this."
Lu Zhenzhi took the imperial edict, took out a piece of silk, walked to the emperor's desk, and placed it respectfully on it.
When Emperor Jingdi opened it, he found that it was a poem written by King Hui, Lu Qixuan, in praise of him.
"Ninth brother, what's wrong with this poem?"
Lu Zhenzhi bowed his head and said respectfully, "Prince Hui has not been favored for many years. Your Majesty, although your son is unlearned and unskilled, he deeply admires you, his father."
Emperor Jing looked at the poem and found that every word between the lines was full of praise. Although it seemed like flattery, it was still pleasing to read.
At the same time, he breathed a sigh of relief, as he had wondered who was trying to kill him.
"Ninth brother has put a lot of effort into getting a Consort Hui. Okay, I know my son well. If you don't mind the trouble, you can scold him more often on weekdays. After all, you are his elder."
"Yes, I will follow your Majesty's instructions."
"Forget it, it's okay, leave now."
"Yes, I will take my leave!"
Lu Zhenzhi walked out of the imperial study with steady steps.
"Lu Jin," Emperor Jing called Lu Zhenzhi by his given name, "pass on my oral order. Fu Tong'er is released without charge."
"My royal brother is wise and wise!"
The next step was for King Hui to sign! As for how to force that kid to sign... Lu Zhenzhi thought as he walked, and he already had a plan in mind!
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