After eating Nangong Changli, the tiger went completely berserk and attacked people.
The Imperial Guards had no choice but to kill it.
Upon hearing the news, Xiao Yao bit her little white handkerchief and cried for a long time: [My kind was killed, I'm so sad, so sad. (╥ω╥`) ]
The news of Nangong Changli's unexpected death in the palace seemed to have wings, and quickly spread throughout the streets and alleys.
Nangong Mi was so angry that he vomited blood, vowing that he would not be human if he did not take revenge.
With Nangong Mi's involvement, the power dynamics in the court were once again thrown into turmoil.
The Western Queen, seeing the situation clearly, did not linger. She instructed the doctor to heal Si Jin's leg and then hurriedly took her leave.
As she left, she seemed to have something she wanted to say to Si Jin, but in the end, she said nothing.
She is a queen; who she loves and who she ultimately becomes a faithful partner with are not things she can control.
Otherwise, she would definitely have taken the Fourth Prince of the Great Yong Dynasty back to be his consort!
After the Queen left, the Emperor began to deal with Nangong Liuer's matter.
Nangong Liuer deliberately provoked a war between the two countries, and was originally to be executed.
But now, the three thousand students of the Imperial Academy, grateful for Nangong Liuer's earnest teachings, have been kneeling outside the palace for three days, begging the emperor to give them a lighter punishment.
Nangong Liuer served as the Grand Tutor of the Imperial Academy, where she not only taught English but also astronomy and geography, helping countless students enter the court as officials and earning the love and respect of the people.
The students of the Imperial Academy were all sons of high-ranking officials.
This disturbance stirred up the emotions of almost all high-ranking officials of the third rank and above in the imperial court.
For the sake of their sons' future, the high-ranking officials jointly submitted a memorial at the grand court assembly, pleading with the emperor to show leniency.
The emperor was in a dilemma, as he had originally intended to let Nangong Liuer go for the time being.
After all, Nangong Changli had already died in the palace, and several ministers had jointly vouched for him. Giving him a few hundred lashes, fining him, and stripping Nangong Liuer of her qualification to teach English was not out of the question.
But Si Jin is the direct victim, and doing this would be too unfair to him.
Seemingly sensing the emperor's predicament, Si Jin stepped forward to defend Nangong Liuer and do her utmost to save her life.
The old emperor readily agreed, but left Si Jin in the palace.
He had Eunuch Xia pour him a cup of tea, and after exchanging a few pleasantries, he asked, "Jin'er, you don't seem like the type to protect Nangong Liu'er. What's wrong today...?"
“Wasn’t that for your sake, Father?” Si Jin took a sip of tea: “The Nangong family’s influence is deeply entrenched, even extending to the Huashan Sect in the martial arts world. You have always wanted to remove Nangong Mi, this thorn in your side.”
“Nangong Mi does things meticulously, making it difficult to find any flaws, but Nangong Liu’er is full of flaws.”
"The protection she has received from three thousand students of the Imperial Academy is the result of her years of hard work. Give me three months, and I will make the Nangong family a public enemy that everyone in the Yong Dynasty hates."
Seeing the confidence in Si Jin's expression, the Emperor knew he was sure of himself, so he didn't ask any further questions. He simply asked, "What you said in court, that you were afraid the Western Queen would know about the internal strife and discord among our generals and ministers and attack us, was that really something you were considering, or...?"
"It's just an excuse to appease those ministers."
Si Jin replied calmly: "The countries in the West are relatively small, and there is a lot of inter-continental warfare and chaotic power dynamics. They use war to sustain war and kill to stop killing. This is not a way for a country to recuperate and thrive. Your Majesty can't even manage your own power. How can you have time to think about invading other countries?"
This idea coincided with that of the old emperor. After listening to Si Jin's explanation, he felt a little relieved. He asked a few more questions and then started chatting about everyday matters.
Seemingly feeling awkward asking in front of the servants, he dismissed Eunuch Xia and the others before whispering, "Who was that...the one with you in the warm pavilion last time?"
Si Jin feigned ignorance: "What?"
"Don't play dumb with me!" The old emperor coughed lightly. "I could smell the fragrance of blooming photinia on my way back to the palace. What exactly are you..."
"Which young master do you prefer? If you really don't like women, I can leave an imperial edict to bestow a marriage upon you and him."
"After I pass away, when you inherit the throne, there will be someone to take care of you."
"If any minister dares to oppose you, or if that person changes their mind, the imperial edict will be enough to keep you safe."
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