The Imperial Court
The imperial examinations were over.
Prince Yi's wedding was also over.
Prince Yi's wedding was also over.
Qi Zhen Emperor had thought that Prince Yi would be reassured and that he would be able to live peacefully as a Prince after winning over the Ji brothers.
Who knew that —
He thought that everything had calmed down. Instead, a letter was hurriedly sent from Yufu to the capital.
It immediately caused an uproar in the imperial court.
The handwriting on the letter was very beautiful.
It was densely packed for a few pages, but the main reason was that the Yufu County disaster relief silver case could not be solved.
It was because of this hot letter that it became the fuse of the Imperial Family's internal strife …
If Jing Rong could not solve the Yufu County disaster relief silver case, he would probably never be able to return to the capital.
Therefore, the officials who had hoped that Jing Rong would return to the capital had given up in despair. They were prepared to sacrifice their soldiers to protect the general, and they all gathered around Jing Yi.
They all began to support Jing Yi.
To Jing Yi, this was undoubtedly an auspicious wind.
Therefore —
During the imperial court!
Among the civil and military officials, someone presented a memorial. "Your Majesty, the Yufu County disaster relief silver would not go missing for no reason. There must be more to it than meets the eye."
"What does Lord Li mean?"
"Since the silver was lost in Yufu, it can definitely be found in Yufu. It just depends on whether Prince Rong has the ability to find it. Moreover, Prince Rong was the one who volunteered to investigate this case. This official thinks that Prince Rong should continue to investigate this case in Yufu until the whereabouts of the disaster relief silver are found."
Immediately, another person came forward to echo, "This official thinks that Lord Li is right. The Yufu County case has been investigated for several years without any clues, and the court officials died on their way back to the capital. In order to solve this matter as soon as possible and avoid trouble for the court, this official also suggests that Prince Rong continue to stay in Yufu."
"This official thinks so too."
… …
The officials in the imperial court spoke up one after another.
Qizhen Emperor's expression was extremely ugly as he sat on his throne. His gaze swept across the crowd before finally landing on Jing Yi.
He asked, "Jing Yi, what do you think?"
Jing Yi bowed his head and stood in the middle of the hall.
"It has been several months since Jing Rong went to Yufu.
However, the case of the disaster relief funds has been fruitless for so many years. It's understandable that Jing Rong can't find anything. No matter what, Jing Rong is still a prince. It's not appropriate to keep him in Yufu. "
"Then what you mean is that you want me to issue a decree to allow him to come back?"
Even if Imperial Father summons him back to the capital, he may not be willing to return. Moreover, in the past, the officials who investigated this case have all met with mishaps on their way back. This son is worried about Jing Rong's safety and is worried that something might happen to him on his way back to the capital. It's better to let him stay in Yufu. Firstly, he can continue investigating the case. Secondly, Imperial Father also knows that Jing Rong likes to live a carefree life. If Imperial Father can fulfill his wish, I believe that Jing Rong would be more than happy to do so. "
In other words, although he said that he hoped for Shen Lian to return, he also analyzed the pros and cons and hoped that Shen Lian would stay in Yufu.
Qi Zhen Emperor finally understood.
He also understood something else. At this moment, everyone in the imperial court was forcing him, Qi Zhen Emperor, to issue an edict to forbid Jing Rong's return.
All the officials held their breaths and waited for Qi Zhen Emperor to make a decision.
In the face of the pressure from the officials and Jing Rong's incompetence …
Qi Zhen Emperor then turned to Ji Li.
"General Ji, what do you think?"
Ah!
If it wasn't about sending troops or the safety of the palace, His Majesty usually wouldn't ask for Ji Li's opinion. What was going on?
Ji Li sneaked a peek at Jing Yi, only to be met with Jing Yi's deep and warning gaze.
His sister had already married into Prince Yi's household. Moreover, if Jing Yi revealed that Ji Muqing's chastity had been ruined, the entire Ji family would be finished. Thinking of this, he had no choice but to stand on Jing Yi's side.
He stepped forward and bowed. "Your Majesty, this official also thinks that Prince Rong should continue to stay in Yufu until he investigates the disaster relief funds."
Even Ji Li, who held military power, said such a thing. What else could Qi Zhen Emperor say?
In the end …
He issued an order.
"Pass on Our decree. Prince Rong must continue to stay in Yufu until the disaster relief funds are investigated. If he resists, he will be punished according to the laws of the Great Lin."
His voice reverberated in the hall.
It was loud and powerful!
Jing Yi smiled inwardly.
His goal was achieved.
Jing Rong, don't even think about returning to the capital in this lifetime.
Coming out of the Imperial Court, a few officials began to circle around Jing Yi.
"Prince Yi, Prince Rong won't be able to return to the capital this time. I believe that in the near future, Your Highness will succeed in becoming the heir apparent."
"Your Highness is destined to be the heir apparent. You also have the image of a true dragon."
"Yes, this official congratulates Prince Yi in advance."
… …
The group of nobles and demons wore fawning and treacherous faces like clowns.
Jing Yi was naturally happy, but he didn't show it on his face. He narrowed his eyes at the crowd. "Sirs, don't flatter this prince. What heir apparent? What true dragon? Right now, Imperial Father has no intention of appointing a heir apparent. Sirs, please refrain from saying anything you shouldn't. "
"In the current situation, the only person who can become the heir apparent is you, Prince Yi."
"That's right. Besides, Prince Yi is marrying the Ji Family's daughter as Prince Yi's consort. The Ji brothers will also have to stand by Your Highness' side. It's only a matter of time before the true dragon ascends to the throne."
In the past, they would still refrain from speaking, but now that Jing Yi was firmly on the throne, there was no need for them to hold back.
Jing Yi only smiled, but his expression did not reveal any joy.
Seeing that Ji Li had also come out of the Imperial Court, he dismissed the nobles and demons around him and called out to Ji Li.
"Your Highness, is something the matter?"
"Just now in the Imperial Court, it was because of War Secretary Ji's words that Imperial Father issued the edict. As expected, War Secretary Ji is the only one who can speak in front of Imperial Father."
"Your Highness flatters me. This official was only speaking the truth."
Jing Yi smiled. "Regardless of whether War Secretary Ji was speaking the truth or for some other reason, you have still helped this prince."
Haha.
Ji Li maintained a solemn expression, his brows tightly knitted.
Seeing him like this, Jing Yi moved closer to him and said in a low voice, "This prince has said before, if this prince wins, it's your victory. If this prince loses, it's your defeat."
After he finished speaking.
Jing Yi left.
Ji Li stood where he was, an unreadable emotion flashing through his eyes.
It was not Ji Li's style to submit to others.
Not far away, the Minister of Personnel, Peng Yuanhai, happened to see this scene. His eyes narrowed, and he turned to leave.
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