Chapter 958: Prepare a fire stick in the imperial study
After hearing his son's last words and looking at his son's appearance, Emperor Tianxi couldn't help but feel a surge of passion in his heart.
He also wanted to make Northern Qi dare not move, but——
War requires money!
Fighting a war requires soldiers to risk their lives.
What's more, if Dayan rejected Western Qin and Western Qin formed an alliance with Northern Qi, Dayan's situation would be in danger.
This time, Western Qin proposed to attack Northern Qi as a betrothal gift in exchange for marrying the eldest princess of Dayan. How could he refuse?
He knew that he was not a good father.
Between his daughter and the world, he wanted to choose a peaceful world, a safe life for the people, and peace on the border...
Thinking of this, Emperor Tianxi's face showed a majestic expression. He said, "War? Do you think war is such a simple matter? Once Western Qin and Northern Qi join forces, Dayan will be in a very passive position."
"Western Qin and Northern Qi haven't joined forces for so many years, so will they do so now?" Xuanyuan Jin said unconvincedly. "Furthermore, can your Majesty conclude that Western Qin will actually help Dayan attack Northern Qi? How do you know it's not just a ruse?"
"If in the end, all this is for nothing, and I lose my daughter and my army, what will my father do? Will he still have any dignity?"
Emperor Tianxi: “…”
I want to copy the teacup again.
He finally realized that this son was born just to make him angry!
Where is the son who was obedient, sensible and filial when he was young?
To be honest, Emperor Tianxi naturally didn't trust Xi Qin very much, so he told Xuanyuan Jin about this matter in advance, just wanting Xuanyuan Jin to investigate when receiving the envoys from Xi Qin.
As a result, he was almost mad at his son.
"Get out!" Emperor Tianxi suppressed his anger and waved at Xuanyuan Jin.
He really doesn't want to see this son now!
After hearing what Emperor Tianxi said, Xuanyuan Jin bowed slightly to him and said, "Your son will take his leave."
After saying that, he added another sentence.
"Anyway, I don't agree to use my sister to exchange for unwarranted benefits. If your Majesty wants to be fooled, don't drag me into it."
Emperor Tianxi: “…”
Where is the teacup?
Emperor Tianxi glanced at the broken porcelain pieces on the ground.
No! You should change to a fire stick.
"Liu Quan! Prepare a few fire sticks for me in the imperial study from now on!" Emperor Tianxi was so angry that veins on his forehead were throbbing.
Eunuch Liu: “…”
Is the emperor going to change his path and follow the Su family's path?
Xuanyuan Jin didn't care about Emperor Tianxi. He was so angry that he almost suffocated. Just as he was about to turn around, he heard the voice of the second prince outside the imperial study.
"Father, I come to apologize for my crime. I beg you to show mercy and spare my mother. I am willing to take the punishment for her..."
The Second Prince's voice was so anxious and sorrowful that one could hear it even through the door.
It turned out that after the Second Prince learned that Concubine Li had been demoted to a beauty by Emperor Tianxi, he was so frightened that he hurriedly left the Southern Study where he was reading, ran to the Imperial Study, and knelt down to apologize.
At the same time, Lipin's family also received the news.
Lipin's father also hurried to the palace, hoping that the emperor would not vent his anger on his family.
At the same time, I also hated Tang Bao in my heart.
Xuanyuan Jin didn't know that Tang Bao had entered the palace, nor did he know that Lipin was punished because of Tang Bao.
So, after listening to the second prince's apology, he frowned slightly but didn't say anything.
Naturally, he would not interfere in his father's harem affairs.
However, Xuanyuan Jin's expression changed after hearing the second prince's next words.
"Mother did not intend to offend Princess Fude. Mother is honest and upright by nature, and her inappropriate words were an unintentional mistake..."
Xuanyuan Jin's steps suddenly stopped, and he turned to look at Emperor Tianxi, and asked in a tense voice: "Father, did Tang Bao come to the palace today? Was she bullied by your woman?"
Emperor Tianxi: “…”
Under his son's scorching gaze, he suddenly felt guilty.
He knew that among the women in the harem, some were very stupid.
But he didn't expect that Concubine Li would be so stupid.
He actually wanted to ruin Fu Ya's reputation in public.
At this time, the howling of an old man was heard outside the imperial study.
"Wuwu... Your Majesty, I am guilty... Wuwu... I failed to raise my daughter properly, and I am willing to accept the punishment... I only beg Your Majesty to spare my daughter this time for the sake of the Second Prince..."
Needless to say, this old man is Lipin's father, Lord Lin.
Lord Lin knelt outside the imperial study, crying bitterly, with many thoughts in his mind.
"Wuwu... Your Majesty, Concubine Li didn't mean to offend His Majesty. It must be because she is a concubine and the biological mother of the Second Prince. She didn't expect that a casual joke like hers would be so persistently criticized by a mere princess..."
As Lord Lin cried out his apology, Emperor Tianxi's face grew darker and darker.
Not only was he anxious to use the Second Prince as a scapegoat, he was also slandering Tang Bao.
Xuanyuan Jin naturally understood what Lord Lin meant.
He didn't care if Lord Lin used the Second Prince as a scapegoat, but he would certainly not tolerate him slandering Tang Bao.
So, he strode out of the imperial study with a dark face, as if he was going to kill Lord Lin.
"Stop!" Emperor Tianxi shouted angrily.
He was afraid that his son would kick Lord Lin away as soon as he went out.
If something bad happens to someone, he will definitely be impeached by the censor.
There are even people who will take the opportunity to spread rumors that are unfavorable to Xuanyuan Jin.
After hearing what Emperor Tianxi said, Xuanyuan Jin paused and suppressed the urge to kill Lord Lin immediately.
He turned to look at Emperor Tianxi and asked, "What are your instructions, father? Could it be that in your territory, your father can't protect Tang Bao, and won't allow his son to protect her?!"
At the end of his words, the anger in Xuanyuan Jin's voice was as if he wanted to burn someone.
Emperor Tianxi was scolded by his son, and when he heard Lord Lin still crying outside the imperial study, his head began to hurt.
However, she still patiently explained, "Fuya was not offended. Lipin said something wrong, and not only was she slapped in the face by the Imperial Concubine and the Concubine Shu, I also punished her and demoted her rank."
Emperor Tianxi paused at this point and added, "Let's put this matter behind us. Making a big fuss about it won't be good for Fuya's reputation."
After hearing what Emperor Tianxi said, Xuanyuan Jin's expression did not ease at all.
"Reveal it?" Xuanyuan Jin sneered, "Didn't your Majesty hear that the people outside are still trying to slander Tang Bao for being arrogant and domineering and not taking your woman seriously?"
Emperor Tianxi: “…”
Lin Shu is getting more and more confused as he gets older.
Xuanyuan Jin's face was livid, his handsome face covered with dark clouds. He pointed to the door and continued, "He's clearly implying that Tang Bao doesn't take you, the emperor, seriously! I'm afraid if he continues, it will be said that Tang Bao despises the emperor's authority, has no regard for the law, and is deceiving the emperor!"
Emperor Tianxi took a deep breath.
How could he not understand what Lord Lin meant?
However, if there is to be punishment, it has to be done by him, the emperor.
I absolutely cannot let my son's reputation among the court officials be affected because of Lin Shu.
"I hereby decree that Lin Shu, the Minister of Personnel, be punished for his incompetent parenting and rude speech by deducting three months' salary and confining himself to his home for a month of reflection."
As soon as Emperor Tianxi finished speaking, the wailing outside stopped abruptly.
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