He watched as leaders were called in one after another, and when they came out, they took away all the people from their faction in a secretive manner.
In the end, only officials related to the Lu family were left there. After waiting for a long time, they still did not receive the emperor's summons. They looked at each other in confusion, completely confused about what was going on.
"Lord Lu, what's going on now?"
"Why is it that everyone has gone in, but the Emperor is ignoring us?"
"The Emperor is still angry with us?"
"This... Even if the emperor is angry, he can't even refuse to see Elder Lu, right?"
A group of people were whispering outside the hall, and Dong Changrui was also anxious inside.
"Your Majesty, is it time to call the Prime Minister in now?"
The emperor waved his hand and said, "I don't want to see them today. Let them go."
"Your Majesty..." Dong Changrui was so shocked that he took a deep breath and knelt on the ground with his knees bent, saying earnestly: "Your Majesty, please think twice!"
"Lu Gelao is a veteran of three dynasties. He was personally chosen by the late emperor as the Prime Minister for Your Majesty. If Your Majesty were to become disloyal to him, it would be destabilizing for the country."
"Everyone else is willing to pay silver to atone for their sins, so they must be willing to do the same. Your Majesty, please don't be angry and let this matter go."
At first glance, this man seems to be a slave who is deeply concerned about the country.
But both his words and his actions were in support of Lu Cang, putting the emperor in a younger position.
Xiao Jingyun was indeed not a good emperor, and he did need capable ministers. However, being a minister did not mean he could do whatever he wanted.
How could Lu Cang not know anything about what the Gao family did?
Even if he didn't know it before, he knows it now, so why did he still reveal it?
He just wanted to stop the emperor from investigating, but he didn't care how bad and cruel the matter was, or how much resentment the people had.
Is he protecting the country and the people? He is protecting the dignity and power of the family.
In his eyes, there is no distinction between good and evil.
However, Dong Changrui knew how to manipulate the emperor's heart. He begged and advised sincerely, and even though Xiao Li shook his head again and again, the emperor was still moved by Dong Changrui.
Maybe he was not persuaded, but was afraid.
He remembered that the stability of the court over the years was all due to Lu Cang. He thought that if he really angered Lu Cang and the court was in chaos, he might not be able to handle the situation.
It would be better to give them money, or let them give more, and then he would use part of it to compensate the families of the victims, which would be the best of both worlds.
"Then... let him in..."
The emperor spoke, but he lacked confidence and did not dare to look at Xiao Li.
Dong Changrui was so excited that he hurried out to call for help, but unfortunately, it was too late.
Lu Cang had already realized what the emperor was going to do. After waiting for a moment, he turned away and left, and the others followed him.
Dong Changrui didn't see anyone and was so anxious that he jumped up and down: "Your Majesty, Lord Lu has left with his men!!"
After he finished speaking, he flicked his whisk and said, "I'll chase him right away, right now!"
Dong Changrui and two eunuchs hurriedly chased after him. Xiao Li also put down the memorial and stood up: "It's been a long time since I last visited the Empress Dowager. I'm going to see her."
The emperor laughed dryly and said, "Haha, yes, my mother misses you too. You should go quickly."
Now he just wanted to get rid of Xiao Li as soon as possible.
Xiao Li didn't say much and got up and left.
Xiao Li was not surprised at all that the emperor regretted his decision halfway. The emperor was just like that. He could not be said to be hopeless. He was born a noble prince. The empress dowager protected him, and the late emperor protected him. He had never suffered any hardship in his life and could not endure any hardship.
He has become accustomed to the current mode of being an emperor. He is a puppet but not completely a puppet. He has the right to make decisions, but the decision-making power is not great.
Perhaps he was somewhat unwilling and wanted to break free from his constraints and become an emperor whose words were law. However, his unwillingness was like an impotent roar, which was not enough to support him in slaughtering all the aristocratic families, let alone bringing about earth-shaking reforms in the court.
What emperor of the people? That's just a hot-headed boast, all false.
He was able to get to this point thanks to Xiao Li's encouragement and push. Now, after being persuaded by Dong Changrui, he suddenly realized that there was a cliff ahead and there was no turning back if he went down. He lost his courage in an instant.
He just lost his courage, and instead of blaming Xiao Li for pushing him here, he still had some conscience.
Unfortunately, he didn't know that not only Xiao Li was pushing him down the cliff, but Lu Cang and others would also try to drag him into the abyss.
Regardless of the past life or present life in the plot.
It’s too late to regret now.
Xiao Li left and avoided the main road, but saw from a distance that Dong Changrui caught up with Lu Cang and others. He bent down and tried to persuade them earnestly, and finally persuaded Lu Cang to go back.
When an angry person suddenly lowers his head, it doesn't mean he realizes his mistake and wants to apologize, but rather... he is ready to attack.
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Xiao Li's purpose was simple. Since the Lu family would eventually rebel together with Prince Chen, she would lend them a helping hand and let them rebel in advance, which would save trouble for everyone.
He accidentally discovered the incident at Changchun Tower and used it as a fuse to kill a bunch of scum as a sacrifice.
Xiao Li planned everything and put all his efforts into setting up the plan.
Everything went smoothly, except that the emperor suddenly changed his mind and backed off. But it didn't matter. After the Lu family invited Lu Yanzhi back on the pretext that the old lady was unwell, Xiao Li knew that the matter was settled.
"Lu Ye went to see Prince Chen, and the Minister of War left the city overnight."
Lou Yan's figure walked out of the darkness, the dark patterns on his dark purple brocade clothes floating with the light, flashing an enchanting light, just like his scorching eyes.
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