Chapter 95 Punishment World (12)
Shui Lan kept shouting. He thought that after he got out, he could become the almighty emperor again and execute all those who offended him.
The result was that he couldn't even enter the palace.
Shui Lan was devastated. She was about to succeed, so why did she fail at the last step?
But there was no way. He shouted at the palace gate from noon to dusk, but still could not enter the palace.
There were even ministers who had entered the palace. Shui Lan went up to them and asked them to take her in. Although those people were a little frightened when they saw such a familiar face, when they thought about the recent reforms made by the wise ruler Hao Lingyao, they felt that they were all good for the country and the people.
On the other hand, this man even planned to snatch the minister's wife away. They naturally knew who the wise ruler was.
Perhaps some people can truly see what is going on and feel surprised.
But...so what?
Do these ministers really care who becomes the emperor? Do the common people really know who is at the top?
As long as it is good for themselves and the people, that’s enough!
Shui Lan was a conservative emperor before. Although he wanted to become a king whose name would be recorded in history and accomplish great things, he was hesitant and wanted to take fame but not take risks, so he finally decided to do nothing.
So the ministers saw a good opportunity and submitted a memorial to Shui Lan hoping to get his consent to carry it out, but Shui Lan was still afraid. He was afraid that if he lost, he would be infamous for eternity, and he would no longer be a positive monarch.
But Hao Lingyao is different. His courage matches his ambition. With Yun Nuo around, he slowly recovers his nature and has the strength to do these things.
Therefore, Hao Lingyao agreed to everything that the ministers wanted to do in their previous memorials, as he thought it was reasonable. This made the ministers regain their enthusiasm for making achievements.
So now when we see Shui Lan again, there is no harm without comparison. Before, they only had one Shui Lan, but now there is another Hao Lingyao, who is simply beating Shui Lan.
Some people firmly believe what Master Wu Ya said, thinking that their emperor's soul was replaced, and even if his body was different, it didn't matter, because that was the true dragon emperor.
There were also some doubts in their hearts, but seeing that all their previous suggestions had been adopted by Hao Lingyao, they said nothing. After all, everyone had become accustomed to the current emperor, who could make their lives better and each one was more motivated than the other, so why raise such doubts?
Are you asking for trouble?
So no matter how hard Shui Lan tried, these ministers who once got along very well with him just walked past as if they didn't see him.
Shui Lan was unwilling to give up and continued to chase them. He remembered where the Prime Minister was. He was quite familiar with that place and could remember the route. He wanted to find the Prime Minister.
But now he didn't have a penny and couldn't afford a carriage, so he could only walk there pitifully, but...
"Have you sent your child to school?"
"It's being delivered, and since they don't charge for it, then of course they have to deliver it!"
"Has your son's military uniform been issued yet?"
"Yes, he got it. He came back and told me that the uniform is really good, and it comes with armor. He won't be afraid of getting injured during training or other daily activities on the battlefield anymore. I was so happy!"
"Oh, our emperor is such a good emperor! I hope he can live forever!"
"I heard someone wants to make a golden statue for the emperor. I must go and pay my respects!"
"Whenever you go, I'll go too..."
Shui Lan listened to what they said with a confused look on his face. He had never done those things at all, so... was it the fake one who did it?
Shui Lan's face turned angry and surprised. Although he had not done anything before, he was relatively stable. Why hadn't he heard anyone praising him before?
He was extremely uneasy. He kept hearing them praising the fake guy. Was he a failure in the past? Why hadn't anyone praised him before?
The more Shui Lan listened, the more aggrieved and angry he felt. He finally reached the Prime Minister's Mansion, but in the end... he couldn't get in.
Shui Lan never thought that one day she would argue with a servant.
"Go find your prime minister and tell him that the emperor has arrived. He will definitely come out to see me. I am really the emperor. Otherwise, you can let me in and speak to the prime minister in person!"
The Prime Minister has always been a staunch royalist, and Shui Lan is very confident that he will help her.
But he couldn't get in even if he tried his best!
Shui Lan planned to force his way in, but he was afraid that he would be beaten to death. He was no longer as confused as he was at the beginning.
At this time, the prime minister happened to come back from outside. He told the servant to remember that he would definitely complain to the prime minister.
As a result, the Prime Minister walked away as if he didn't see me. Where did he go?
The smile on Shui Lan's face froze. What was she doing?
"Prime Minister, it's me, it really is me! I can say many things from the past prove that I am the real one. Prime Minister, listen to me!"
The prime minister stopped and the smile on Shui Lan's face grew even wider. He had been hitting a wall all day, and now finally someone was willing to help him.
Who knew that the Prime Minister just said to the guard, "Next time you see him, just kick him out and don't let him make a noise at the door!"
"yes!"
After saying this, the Prime Minister walked in without any reluctance, without even looking at Shui Lan.
Shui Lan felt as if he was struck by lightning. He just couldn't believe that his staunch royalist would do such a thing. Shouldn't he be happily welcomed into the mansion and then discuss how to get rid of the fake one?
Shui Lan finally reacted and wanted to chase after him violently, but was chased out by the servant and pushed all the way out the door.
"Our master is kind-hearted and won't pursue your disrespectful behavior. Otherwise, he would have beaten you to death. Get out of here right now and don't come out again!"
This is his last straw, how could Shui Lan give up and force his way in again?
As a result, the servant was not so easy to talk to this time. He beat Shui Lan so hard that she didn't even have the strength to cry out in pain.
Shui Lan lay on the side of the road like a dead dog, unable to even bark. He just felt pain all over his body, but what hurt more than his body was his heart.
He just couldn't believe that the Prime Minister would not recognize him. After all, the Prime Minister had been the Prince's tutor and had taught him all his life. How could he not stand on his side?
Could it be that the Prime Minister was also bribed by that fake?
But the Prime Minister was not like that. He just firmly believed what Master Wu Ya said, and because he knew the emperor very well, he did not believe that the good student he taught would be Shui Lan who wanted to steal his wife.
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