Chapter 478 A Unique Grace
The Emperor of Northern Qi believed that Zhao Yi wanted to covet his throne, so how could he be willing to give up his power and return to his fiefdom?
I'm just playing tricks on him, retreating to advance.
Although the Emperor of Northern Qi knew what was going on, he had other plans and could only go back on his previous words.
"This incident has had a huge impact on your reputation. I was so concerned that I couldn't think of a foolproof way to get you out of this situation. Your words have really woken me up."
"I have few children, and the only ones who can serve me are you and the virtuous king. The virtuous king has committed a crime, and I, considering him to be my own flesh and blood, have given him a light punishment and a severe warning, and have spared him."
"You are also my son. Even if you make a serious mistake, I will go against all odds and protect you. Besides, what you did today was reasonable, legal and compliant."
These high-sounding words made Zhao Yi laugh in his heart, and he immediately gave up the job.
"Please assign someone else to investigate Feng Zhihuan's case. I'm currently in the spotlight. If I continue investigating this case, it might cause controversy and put you in a difficult position."
Zhao Yi raised his hand to support his injured arm: "I just want to take this opportunity to recover in the mansion."
"Let me see who dares. If anyone dares to impeach you tomorrow, I will kill him as a warning to the rest."
The Northern Qi Emperor's face was stern and dignified, and he refused to allow any further comment. "Yier, handle Feng Zhihuan's case according to the rules. Once this case is concluded, I will grant you a month's leave."
Zhao Yi was not easy to dismiss. "Officials receiving salaries from the court should work for the welfare of the people. Instead, they exploited them and plunged them into dire straits. After the incident, officials protected each other. Even Your Majesty had to consider the consequences when he wanted to punish them."
As if he didn't want to be a cowardly official anymore, Zhao Yi said firmly: "I am upright by nature, I can't tolerate any injustice, I don't understand the doctrine of the mean, and I am not suitable for the officialdom."
The Emperor of Northern Qi was almost scolded by Zhao Yi for being a cowardly emperor, and he almost got his nose crooked with anger.
Zhao Yi was just trying to get some benefits from him by acting like this.
The Emperor of Northern Qi did not want to be controlled by Zhao Yi in everything.
"I've assigned Li Leshan, the Chief Censor, to assist you in handling the case. Just assign him to handle all matters, big or small, related to the case. If anything goes wrong, I'll cover it for you."
The Chief Censor supervised all officials inside and outside the court, and tried major criminal cases together with the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple.
Li Leshan is the most suitable candidate.
Zhao Yi saw through the Northern Qi Emperor's thoughts and openly sent someone to take the blame for him, but in fact he was arranging people to monitor him.
"I obey your orders."
Zhao Yi got off the donkey on the slope.
The Northern Qi Emperor suddenly said, "I know that you and the princess are both people who value friendship and loyalty. When you finish your mission, the Mid-Autumn Festival will not be far away. I allow you to take the princess to your fiefdom to reunite with your father-in-law and his family."
Zhao Yi was stunned.
"I am tired." The Northern Qi Emperor waved his hand and said, "You may leave."
Zhao Yi lowered his eyes and took his leave to the Emperor of Northern Qi.
He just took a step back and staggered.
The eunuch beside him quickly supported him and prevented him from falling.
Facing the gaze of the Northern Qi Emperor, Zhao Yi explained, "I've been standing for too long, and my legs are numb."
The corner of the Northern Qi Emperor's mouth twitched: "You will take my sedan chair and leave the palace."
Afterwards, he ordered the eunuchs to prepare the sedan chair.
The eunuch hurried to prepare a sedan chair and carried Zhao Yi out of the palace.
The officials who were always paying attention to the movements in the palace were greatly shocked when they heard that Zhao Yi had left the palace in the sedan chair of the Northern Qi emperor.
After all, only the emperor and elderly and sick members of the royal family could travel in sedan chairs.
In addition, the emperor would also give sedan chairs to the emperor's important ministers who were sick to show his honor and favor to them.
Among the princes, Zhao Yi was the only one who received such favor.
The people of the Xianwang Party are no longer calm.
They thought that the Emperor of Northern Qi would punish Zhao Yi.
Unexpectedly, not only was he not punished, he was even given such grace.
They were unsure of the Northern Qi Emperor's thoughts and became panicked.
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