Chapter 201: Worship, the Holy Emperor's Oral Instructions
In the imperial palace, inside the imperial study.
Emperor Chengming became angrier and angrier as he thought about it, and called Qiao Ping out with a dark face.
"Go and uproot that so-called Camellia Camp for me."
"Don't let any of them go."
Emperor Chengming didn't care whether those people voluntarily followed Xiao Qingji or Xiao Tong, nor did he care how miserable their past was.
Xiao Tong would do anything to secure the throne, even resorting to the secrets of the Gu Beast Technique. So, he no longer had to worry about their past friendship. The academy couldn't find anything unusual, so he couldn't take action. But there was something fishy about the Shancha Camp, so even if someone discovered it, it would be understandable.
Emperor Chengming's face was gloomy, and Xiao Qinggu's face flashed through his mind.
"cough!!!"
He suddenly coughed violently, and when he lowered his hand that was covering his mouth, he saw that his palm was wet and scarlet.
"Your Majesty." Yuan Ji silently stepped forward and handed over a handkerchief.
Emperor Chengming took it in his hand and wiped the marks. His breath was a little chaotic and unstable, and his eyes were dark and unclear. He had to think of a way to completely break up the relationship between Xiao Qinggu and Xiao Tong.
Compared to the few kind words at the Luwangtai railing, the secret method of the Gu beast was a greater stimulus to Emperor Chengming. Now Emperor Chengming simply couldn't believe that all of Xiao Qinggu's efforts were solely for the country and the people of Dayu.
"Your Majesty." A secret guard came to report, "Young Master Cheng Qi of the Cheng family requests an audience with Your Majesty."
Yuan Ji lowered his eyes, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.
Cheng family Cheng Qi?
Emperor Chengming gathered himself together and calmed his breath, "Let him in."
Cheng Qi, led by the secret guards, entered the imperial study and respectfully saluted Emperor Chengming: "I, the humble servant, pay my respects to Your Majesty. May Your Majesty be well and at peace."
"Stand up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Emperor Chengming's temples began to ache. "What are you doing here?"
Cheng Qi was silent for a moment, then said, "Your Majesty, I can no longer control those two little brats."
After all, Zhao Xiang is Zhao Zhouxing's son, and he has been spoiled since he was a child. Once he starts to make trouble, even Cheng Qi, who has pretended to be a young master for many years, can't stand it.
That kid is as hard to tame as a pig during the Chinese New Year, and the noise he makes is not much quieter than that of a pig.
Liu Que was like a heartless willow branch. He would whip wherever Zhao Xiang pointed at him. If this continued, the Cheng family would fall apart.
Yuan Ji's eyes flickered. Zhao Xiang and Liu Que, whom Shang Yuwan and Xiao Qingxu had been unable to find, had actually been hidden by the Emperor with Cheng Qi?
"It's just a small matter?" Emperor Chengming curled his lips, "I will give you a secret guard. If those two don't behave, the secret guard will take care of them."
If his secret guards still couldn't calm down after seeing him, there was no need for Zhao Xiang to live. He had plenty of ways to make Xiao Tong and Xiao Qingji die, and he didn't have to rely on Zhao Xiang and Liu Que's words.
Cheng Qi was slightly delighted: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
He was able to pin the two pigs down without any effort.
Emperor Chengming said, "You came to see me, surely it's not just because of Zhao Xiang, right?"
Cheng Qi has been hiding his abilities for many years, so how could he possibly come to the palace to find him just because of Zhao Xiang?
"Your Majesty has a keen eye." Cheng Qi smiled faintly. "I'd like to hazard a guess. Is Your Majesty worried about the Princess right now?"
Yuan Ji's eyes were like sharp swords cast at Cheng Qi, but Emperor Chengming seemed to be used to it.
"If you have a solution, just tell me. If you keep dithering, I'll punish you."
Cheng Qi was calm and composed. He felt Yuan Ji's gaze on him, but there was no ripple in his heart.
"If Her Royal Highness the Princess is the one giving the orders, would she place the most important bargaining chip on herself now?"
Upon hearing this, Emperor Chengming felt a slight sinking in his heart.
There was silence in the imperial study for a moment, and a sense of horror suddenly rose in Yuan Ji's heart.
If the most important bargaining chip isn't placed on himself, who else can it be placed on? Except - Xiao Qinggu?!
Yuan Ji's eyes flickered twice.
Being able to control a monster like that alone, and at such a great distance, the price and stakes he carries must be substantial. Will Xiao Tong...really attack Xiao Qinggu?
Emperor Chengming suddenly chuckled and looked at Cheng Qi with a hint of admiration, "...your father truly gave birth to a good son."
Cheng Qi pulled the corner of his mouth, and said with a forced smile: "The Dali Temple Minister is the Dali Temple Minister, and the common people are the common people. There is not much difference between the two."
Cheng Xunzhi spent 350 of the 300-plus days of the year living in the Dali Temple, rarely even checking in on his studies. His winning the emperor's favor was his own merit; what did it have to do with Cheng Xunzhi?
Emperor Chengming smiled and then looked at Yuan Ji.
"I heard that Censor Baili is still handling affairs at the Censorate today?"
The Censorate, together with the Dali Temple and the Dazong Zhengsi, is conducting a thorough investigation into the land deed. This is a matter of great importance. Even if Bailipu is busy supervising Xiao Qinggu, it is difficult for him to ignore this matter.
Yuan Ji restrained his expression, took a step forward and said, "Yes."
Emperor Chengming pondered for a moment and said, "Gu'er must be tired these past two days. You should take my instructions to the Princess's residence and have Gu'er, Baili Yushi, Yuezhu, and Miss Shang go to Jinfu Temple to worship Buddha and burn incense. They should also calm down and avoid being too anxious, which would be counterproductive."
Yuan Ji was startled, then he bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have an unwelcome request."
"Speak." Emperor Chengming narrowed his eyes slightly.
"I have been feeling restless lately and was thinking of going to Jinfu Temple to worship Buddha and burn incense to cleanse my mind. Your Excellency is busy with official duties and I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to spare the time. I beg Your Majesty to allow me to accompany Her Royal Highness the Princess."
Yuezhu and Shang Yuwan are capable of protecting themselves and can protect Xiao Qinggu if something happens.
What Yuan Ji was most worried about was Bailipu.
It’s not that he doesn’t trust Shang Yuwan, but he is afraid that Xiao Tong will seize the opportunity to seriously injure Bailipu.
Emperor Chengming pondered for a moment. Baili Pu was the examiner who determined whether the king had passed the examination. He was also the head of the civil service and was very important to Xiao Qinggu.
If Bailipu went to Jinfu Temple, Xiao Tong would definitely not miss this great opportunity. Although the bait was big, Bailipu was old after all. If he was not careful, it would be bad.
Perhaps it was because of his growing weakness, but Emperor Chengming found that he was not doing things well enough.
He nodded. "That's fine. It would be much better for Censor Baili to stay at the Censorate than go to Jinfu Temple. Then you can go in his place."
Yuan Ji felt relieved: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Cheng Qi and Yuan Ji both left the imperial study and walked side by side.
Yuan Ji glanced at Cheng Qi and said, "Mr. Cheng is truly amazing."
I had hidden my incompetence for so many years that even he didn't notice.
Cheng Qi took out a fan from somewhere, fanned his chest twice, and said with a smile: "Yuan Zhongcheng, stop being so sarcastic. If you want to compare who is more powerful, who in the court is younger than Yuan Zhongcheng?"
Yuan Ji lowered his eyes and looked at it, "This fan..."
[The coolest]? What is that? Who is the coolest?
"Hmm?" Cheng Qi's eyes lit up. "Yuan Zhongcheng thinks it's great too, right? I asked someone to make this for me. Take a look."
As he spoke, he showed Yuan Ji both sides of the fan.
Front: [Wanjie].
Reverse: [The best].
Yuan Ji: “…”
Yuan Ji glanced at Cheng Qi coldly, "She has someone she loves, and that person also likes her. If you dare to interfere, don't blame me for being rude."
He remembered that when Shang Yuwan was still at Mogui Academy, he had a good relationship with Cheng Qi, a young man. Cheng Qi had even been Shang Yuwan's personal advisor. However, after Shang Yuwan left the academy, they had rarely contacted each other. Shang Yuwan might have even forgotten about this person.
Cheng Qi looked at Yuan Ji with a puzzled expression.
"What is Yuan Zhongcheng thinking? My sister is someone I admire from the bottom of my heart. What's the point of talking about love between men and women? Please don't tarnish my admiration for my sister, okay?"
Yuan Ji: “…?”
"Just worship?"
Cheng Qi looked at him with disdain, "Of course."
Yuan Ji breathed a sigh of relief.
"That'll do."
Shang Yuwan likes Xiao Qingxu, so he won't insist on snatching Shang Yuwan to his side. But if anyone tries to interfere between Shang Yuwan and Xiao Qingxu, he will never let that person go.
From now on, Cheng Qi only admires Shang Yuwan and poses no threat to Xiao Qingxu.
“A-choo! A-choo!!!”
Xiao Qinggu sneezed twice in succession, then raised his head with a dazed look.
Did she catch a cold? That's not right. She's been training for so many days, how could her physical condition have deteriorated?
Shang Yu came in the evening and asked, "Your Highness, have you caught a cold?"
As she spoke, she glanced at Shang Mingqi.
Shang Mingqi looked back innocently.
He did not force the princess to study hard late at night; that was all Xiao Qinggu's own choice.
Yue Zhu saw that she was not in good spirits today and said, "Why don't you rest today and continue tomorrow."
He thought that he had almost exhausted Xiao Qinggu by overtraining him.
"No, no." Xiao Qinggu shook his head. "The assessment will be in a few days, I have to hurry."
Time flies by, and every test is related to whether she can be crowned king rightfully. Xiao Qinggu dare not slack off.
"Your Highness, Lord Shang, Lord Yue." A maid came hurriedly. "Central Minister Yuan has arrived with the emperor's oral instructions."
Shang Yuwan's face darkened.
The emperor's oral instruction at this time may not necessarily be a good thing for them.
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