Chapter 377 Testing Zhao Yi
When the Emperor of Northern Qi heard that the Imperial Preceptor had returned, the gloom that had been hanging over his face for days dissipated, and he quickly ordered Eunuch Liu to prepare a pot of Yuye Changchun, which was the Imperial Preceptor's favorite drink.
Afterwards, he said to the virtuous king, "I value your ability, so I have just handed over the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Personnel to you. On the first day of the new year, such a serious incident occurred in the Ministry of Justice's prison. I should have held you accountable. However, considering that you are leaving for your fiefdom, I will let this matter go."
The wise king was shocked and broke out in a cold sweat. It was not until this moment that he realized a problem.
If his mother was sentenced to death today and he did not receive the news and come to plead for mercy, his father would definitely punish him for negligence.
From the moment the Lin family was wiped out, they, mother and son, had become abandoned children of their father.
Because he was going to his fiefdom, the emperor showed mercy to him.
The virtuous king kowtowed and said, "Thank you, father, for your grace."
The Emperor of Northern Qi was old, so it was inevitable that he would be a little soft-hearted towards his children and grandchildren.
Especially since he knew his son's ambitions.
King Xian has been fighting openly and secretly with King Qi for the position of crown prince.
In the end, in order to save Concubine Shu's life, he was willing to give up the glory and power of the capital and return to his fiefdom.
How many people have killed their fathers, mothers, and even brothers and sisters for power.
The kindness of the wise king is so precious.
The Emperor of Northern Qi was very pleased with this.
Perhaps it was because the wise king was about to leave the capital, and every move was under his control, so he lost the ability to usurp the throne.
In addition to this separation, the father and son may never have the chance to meet again.
The Northern Qi Emperor showed some leniency towards the virtuous king, and his attitude softened. "Alright, go back and hand over the meeting to the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Personnel. Tomorrow morning, I will arrange for a carriage to escort you back to your fiefdom."
"Your son obeys."
The wise king stood up to take his leave. The moment he turned around, his eyes swept over Zhao Yi grimly, and he slowly lowered his eyelids to hide his deep hatred.
He couldn't help but wonder what his father wanted to do by summoning Zhao Yi to the palace at this time?
Will he hand over the power he has handed over to Zhao Yi?
If that's the case, not only him, but even his mother would be upset, right?
Zhao Yi glanced at the virtuous king indifferently, caught the virtuous king's bone-gnawing hatred, withdrew his gaze without any expression, and then met the gaze of the Northern Qi Emperor who was looking at him.
The Emperor of Northern Qi had been secretly observing Zhao Yi since the moment he entered the palace. No matter what happened in the palace, he remained calm and composed, without showing any unusual emotions.
"Yier, the entire Lin family has been wiped out. Civil and military officials, as well as the common people, are extremely concerned about this case." The Northern Qi Emperor asked tentatively, "How do you think I should handle this?"
Zhao Yi looked at the Emperor of Northern Qi in surprise.
The Northern Qi Emperor smiled and said, "Today in this palace there are no rulers or subjects, only fathers and sons. If you are right, there will be no reward. If you are wrong, there will be no punishment either."
Zhao Yi frowned slightly. The Northern Qi Emperor's smile was very gentle, as if he was a kind elder who was intentionally trying to narrow the distance between the two of them.
At this time, the voice of the eunuch came from outside the palace: "This servant pays his respects to the Imperial Master."
Immediately afterwards, the figure of the imperial teacher appeared in the hall.
The atmosphere in the hall was silent for a moment.
Although the Emperor of Northern Qi regretted not being able to test Zhao Yi, and the Imperial Tutor came to the Imperial Study, his mood was not affected. Instead, he felt indescribably relaxed and happy.
The moment he saw the Imperial Master, his heart instantly calmed down, and he was no longer as anxious as he had been in the past few days.
"Imperial Master, in previous years, you went to the National Temple on New Year's Eve and returned on the third day of the New Year." The Northern Qi Emperor stood up and walked to the Imperial Master. "Why did you delay for a few more days this time?"
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