Chapter 429 Shooting Oneself in the Foot
The Northern Qi Emperor had been devastated by the events of the Empress and the Prince of Qi. He had developed a fever that night, and by the time he was due to attend the morning court, the fever hadn't subsided. He simply took some medicine and forced himself to attend.
After all, Feng Xiaozhong was beheaded in the palace, the queen went to guard the imperial tomb, and the King of Qi was imprisoned.
There have been many speculations outside. If he falls ill again and does not attend court, he may not be able to control the situation.
The Northern Qi Emperor looked at the memorial in his hand and was furious. "How could Feng Zhihuan exploit my edict to enrich himself, exploit the people, and disregard human life, causing the riot in Yongqing County? I will never be able to relieve my hatred unless I execute this corrupt official."
He looked down at Zhao Yi, who was dressed in casual clothes. "Prince Guangling, you will lead the troops to Yongqing Commandery to quell the rebellion."
When the court officials thought about the current situation in the court, they immediately understood what the Northern Qi Emperor was doing.
This is to get Zhao Yi out of the way and make room for the wise king.
The ministers finally looked at Zhao Yi, each with different thoughts in their minds.
If the riot in Yongqing County is handled properly, it will be a great achievement.
By that time, the virtuous king had already entered the capital and was named the crown prince.
Zhao Yi wanted to fight for it, but he lost the initiative.
If he fails to handle the matter properly, the Emperor of Northern Qi will hold him accountable.
Staying in the capital is the safest place.
If Zhao Yi disobeyed the order, the Emperor of Northern Qi would have an excuse to punish him.
This is a dilemma.
They didn't know what choice Zhao Yi would make.
Zhao Yi was silent for a moment, then stepped out and said, "I obey your command."
The Northern Qi Emperor stared at Zhao Yi's face. Seeing that he looked normal and showed no signs of dissatisfaction, he frowned slightly. He couldn't help but think of Zhao Yi's great achievements in combating the plague, and his high reputation among the people.
If Zhao Yi had handled the riot well and made political achievements, his glory would have overshadowed the wise king.
The Northern Qi Emperor lowered his eyelids to hide the sinister look in his eyes.
A disabled person cannot be an emperor.
He had an idea in mind and said with a pleasant face, "Yier, if you handle the riot in Yongqing County well this time, I will reward you generously when you return to the capital."
Zhao Yi bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."
The Northern Qi Emperor said, "You will set off today."
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After the court was dismissed, Zhao Yi returned to the Guangling Palace with the owl soup given by the Emperor of Northern Qi.
Shen Qingtan was waiting for Zhao Yi at the courtyard gate. Seeing him return with a food box, he went to greet him and asked, "Did His Majesty arrange for you to go to Yongqing County?"
Zhao Yi nodded slightly: "We will set off today." He handed the food box to the servant beside him: "This is the owl soup given by His Majesty. Take it and distribute it to the eunuchs and palace maids in the mansion."
The servant was stunned for a moment, then quickly took the food box and left.
Shen Qingtan and Zhao Yi entered the house together, told Liu Yue and Tingxue to guard the door, then closed the door and told him everything about Madam Feng's visit to the mansion.
"I thought Madam Feng would help Concubine Shu plot against us, but who knew she would have the audacity to come and poison us? Are they really not afraid that we will know who the murderer is?"
Shen Qingtan felt that Concubine Shu was cruel, having Madam Feng come to her house and poison her personally. If she died of poisoning, the coroner would know that Madam Feng was dead.
Mrs. Feng would not fail to think of this, and she was willing to sacrifice her own life to save Feng Zhihuan.
She said solemnly, "The poison Madam Feng gave me is the same as the one you were poisoned with. Could it be that the poison in your body was given by Concubine Shu?"
Zhao Yiqingjun's eyes were filled with coldness: "In Northern Qi, besides her, who else would harm me?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingtan looked towards the direction of the imperial palace and said, "If it's Concubine Shu, she will be shooting herself in the foot this time."
Just as Shen Qingtan expected, the imperial physician was stopped as soon as he entered the palace.
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