As the prime minister, Jiang Rumo was the last buffer between the emperor and the officials.
Because the emperor had a golden mouth and jade words, there was no room for negotiation once he spoke.
However, Yoo Young-ki did not explain much to Jiang Rumo. He only asked for the emperor's judgment. This was a direct confrontation with Tian Xili, asking only for life and death.
Jiang Rumo could not say anything else.
At this time, Tian Xili remained silent.
There was no criticism, no rebuttal, no pleading, nothing. Silence as if he had accepted his fate.
This was a smart choice.
Yoo Young-ki was asking for death. Of course, he wanted to kill in one step, but he also wanted to threaten the emperor with his death. Yoo Young-ki had nothing left. He did not care about anything else, as long as he died with Tian Xili.
And he wanted to do something different.
Compared to the current Yoo Young-ki, he was indeed afraid. He was in a luxurious house, had great power, and almost had everything. How could he not be afraid of death?
In that case, he would make his fear clearer.
People who knew fear were more respectful and obedient.
He used his obedience to highlight Yoo Young-ki's rebellion.
Therefore, under the heavenly power, he was silent. He used his actions to express the sentence, "Your Majesty Fuqi is wise."
He also knelt there, waiting for the emperor's judgment.
He was the one who could be killed or punished!
He had indeed underestimated Yoo Young-ki, his intelligence, and his courage by rashly attacking.
Now, he had taken the opportunity to fight back, asking for death. He couldn't break this ruthless chess move.
However, on the chessboard that was Qi, he and Yoo Young-ki were not fighting just for themselves. There was also the existence of a higher consciousness.
Therefore, he let go of everything and allowed Emperor Qi to deal with him.
He did not believe that a mighty ruler like Emperor Qi would allow his decision to be influenced by others. Even if it was forced by death, it was still forced!
Taking a step back, even if Emperor Qi really ordered him and Yoo Young-ki to die together, his respectful death was completely different from Yoo Young-ki's threatening death.
This was the best choice for the Tian Family!
Emperor Qi had to remember Tian Xili's loyalty and obedience! Only then would he not lose the support of the people.
Everyone was waiting for the Emperor's decision.
This matter involved a hereditary marquis, a hereditary earl, and two famous families in Qi. No one could make the decision for the emperor.
The Prime Minister could not, and neither could the Empress, the Crown Prince, or the Princes and Princesses.
Tian Zi did not remain silent for too long.
His voice seemed to descend from the nine heavens, extremely dignified: "Qing Yang Zi!"
Jiang Wang, who was silently watching the battle between the famous clans, was stunned for a moment.
Who am I? What am I doing? What are you calling me for?
But even though he was confused, he still reacted very quickly. He cupped his hands and bowed, "Your subject is here!"
"We order you to immediately depart to the Great Lake County and bring Liu Xiao back."
Emperor Qi's voice was emotionless. "Do you dare to go?"
For an inner palace cultivator to capture a Divine Descent expert, one who had already made up his mind and disregarded Qi Lv, it would naturally require some courage.
This was because the current Liu Xiao might not even care if you were Qing Yang Zi or a Grade 3 Golden Gourd Warrior!
But Jiang Wang did not show any fear. He did not even hesitate.
"Your Majesty, with the power of the heavens, why wouldn't I dare to capture a criminal?"
He only bowed once before leaving the Imperial Ancestral Temple. He stepped on the Azure Cloud Mark and headed straight for the Great Lake County!
"Good job!" Chung Geng Sheng cheered in his heart.
In his eyes, there was no risk at all. Whether Liu Xiao killed Tian Anping or not, his loyalty to the Fufeng Ryu clan was unquestionable. If he dared to resist, he would be risking the safety of the entire Fufeng Ryu clan.
In front of a life and death crisis, it was hard for people not to hesitate. As the main character of today's ceremony, Jiang Wang's performance at this moment showed his courage and loyalty. It was very eye-catching.
As for Jiang Wang, he only asked himself one question.
Emperor Qi personally gave the order. Is there a possibility that I can refuse?
The answer was clear. Therefore, he did not hesitate and left after receiving the order.
As for the pros and cons, he could slowly think about it on the way.
Jiang Wang stepped on the Azure Cloud Mark and left. Emperor Da Qi, who was sitting on the Dragon Throne, said slowly, "Xuan Huaibo, Marquis Gaochang, please rise."
Yoo Young-ki wanted to die, but the emperor avoided the topic and only ordered people to capture Liu Xiao. This in itself was his attitude.
First, Liu Xiao's punishment depended on the final result. It depended on whether Tian Anping was dead or not.
Secondly, he sent Jiang Wang to let Yoo Young-ki and Tian Xili see clearly.
When it came to Tianjiao, there were many people in Qi. There was a number one in the world in front of him. He was the champion who fought with the top Tianjiao on the Riverview Platform.
Therefore, one should not think that Liu Shentong's death was amazing, and one should not think that having Tian Anping in the family was enough.
One should think about it carefully!
"This subject thanks the emperor for his kindness!" Tian Xili hurriedly kowtowed and got up after escaping a disaster.
Although Yoo Young-ki's tears were still wet and his forehead was bleeding, he could not kneel anymore.
He choked and said, "This subject thanks the emperor for his kindness!"
The emperor's punishment could not be ignored.
The emperor's kindness could not be ignored!
The two lords stood on the high platform one after the other. The other officials and nobles avoided them as if they were avoiding the plague.
Emperor Da Qi's voice sounded again, "Ceremonial Officer, what is the punishment for disrespecting the emperor in front of the palace?"
The ceremonial officer in charge of the hall bowed and said, "Your Majesty, there are several punishments. If the emperor does not forgive them, they will be whipped, demoted, or killed!"
Emperor Qi said, "Marquis Gaochang and Xuan Huaibo, their ancestors have contributed to the country. I have always thought of them. Although they have disrespected the emperor today, I will forgive them. However, they must be punished. They will be whipped fifty times as a warning to others! "
The emperor looked at Cao Jie, "General Cao, thank you."
Cao Jie bowed respectfully, "This subject accepts the order!"
Then, he directly raised his hand to Tian Xili and Yoo Young-ki, "Please."
The emperor's question had a meaning.
He said "disrespected the emperor in front of the palace" and not "disrespected the emperor in front of the palace" like Yoo Young-ki said when he asked for death.
Because disrespecting the emperor in front of the palace was offending the previous emperors.
In terms of etiquette, the emperor could not forgive the crimes of the previous emperors!
The emperor wanted to punish Yoo Young-ki and Tian Xili, but he could not kill them, so he asked this question.
The ceremonial official clearly understood the emperor's intention.
Tian Xili did not say a word. He walked down the platform and onto the square. Taking off his outer and inner garments, he directly knelt down in front of the civil and military officials and the common people who were watching the ceremony, his upper body was naked.
This was undoubtedly a great humiliation.
Thinking about his status, he had to be punished naked in front of so many people who were far inferior to him.
But perhaps this was the best result, so he silently accepted it, just like before.
Yoo Young-ki's actions were exactly the same, but his expression was even more sorrowful.
Cao Jie strode to the bottom of the platform and stretched out his hand.
Naturally, someone offered him a wet whip.
This whip was a punishment whip, and it was stained with water.
This whip was held with a method, and the water was like a needle.
He raised his hand, and the whip exploded three times in the air, representing the witness of heaven and earth, and the sound of magic and beasts.
Then, the whip fell —
Pa!
Tian Xili, who had the cultivation of Immortal Arrival, and Yoo Young-ki, who was at the peak of the Outer Tower, were both hit by this whip and fell to the ground! Their faces were extremely distorted, so they did not cry out in pain.
They also gritted their teeth, supported themselves on the ground, and straightened themselves up.
In front of the solemn Imperial Ancestral Temple, on the huge square, only the sound of the whip echoed.
As for the two noble lords, they kept falling down and struggling to get up.
This pair of feuds had finally reached a lamentable agreement under such circumstances.
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