manynovel Chapter 690: Audience
Chapter 690: Audience
My father has a royal decree in his hand, so he won't die. But I'm afraid the glory of the Li family is now a thing of the past.
Li Yanzheng now regrets his decision. He was obsessed with sex and fell in love with a woman, and he walked into the gentle trap step by step. When he realized that something was wrong, he was already deeply trapped and could not get out.
The search of Li's mansion was quickly completed. Just as Jiang Youzhen arrived at the Dali Temple, Zhu Zhimin walked over with a grim expression.
"Marquis Jin'an wants to expose the crimes of Crown Prince Li Yanzheng for the greater good, but he has a request, which is that he must tell you."
Jiang Youzhen didn't expect Li Dongsheng to be so quick. She nodded and said, "Confession is a good thing. I will go with Lord Zhu to interrogate him."
Zhu Zhimin's expression improved a little after hearing this. Jiang Youzhen still knew his limits.
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It was the time of court session and the Hall of Supreme Harmony was bustling with noise and heated discussions among the ministers.
"Your Majesty, I don't think such a serious case can be handed over to a mere sixth-rank official to investigate? Jiang Youzhen is only an official of the Imperial Academy.
Yesterday, the residence of Li Yaojun, the Censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, was in chaos, the sound of fighting resounded through the sky, and the people were all in a state of panic. I heard that Jiang Youzhen had even tied up Censor Li, which was simply ridiculous. "
The Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Xiang Zong, was filled with indignation. Last night, there was a fire in Li Yaojun's mansion. They thought there was a fire and sent people to inquire about the news. It turned out that the Dali Temple and the Beijing Guard Command were arresting people. It was simply ridiculous.
"I second the motion! Your Majesty, you just appointed Li Yaojun the Censor to supervise the remnants of the previous dynasty, and he was arrested by Jiang Youzhen. What exactly does Jiang Youzhen want to do? Is he going to rebel?"
Tang Qiming, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of War, was also very angry. Who was Jiang Youzhen to have the power to command the Dali Temple and the Beijing Guard Command?
The Minister of War Sui Yuanchao snorted coldly, "Your Majesty, this kid is rampant. This case is beyond his jurisdiction. He didn't even return your gold medal and used it without authorization. He should be arrested immediately."
"Your Majesty, I think he has bad intentions and may be colluding with the rebels. He must not be let off!" Sui Yuanchao looked heartbroken.
The emperor snorted coldly, "I see that you are particularly concerned about the case of the treason, but you have not asked what the arrested officials have done, and have been holding on to Jiang Youzhen. Without my order, how could Jiang Youzhen still be investigating this case?"
Everyone was silent, but some officials stood up and questioned how Jiang Youzhen could be qualified since he was only a sixth-rank official.
"Your Majesty, I know that you love talents, but Jiang Youzhen is young after all. Isn't it too much of a joke to hand over such a major case to Jiang Youzhen?" Sui Yuanchao felt that the emperor valued Jiang Youzhen too much and was unhappy.
"What? Are you questioning my decision?" The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly.
Everyone was suddenly startled, knowing that the emperor was very unhappy at the moment.
"I just feel that Jiang Youzhen is not up to the task." Sui Yuanchao said stiffly.
"If he can't do it, then who in the court can do it? Who can find those remnants of the previous dynasty for me? Those remnants have been lurking in the court for so many years, but has anyone noticed anything unusual?
You may not have doubted me when I took the money, but when someone truly weak appeared in the court, you all kept an eye on him."
The emperor slapped the armrest of the dragon throne in anger.
The ministers' morale suddenly weakened, especially those who had just been reprimanded by the emperor and were somewhat implicated in the case. They all felt guilty. The emperor had just let them go, so how could they dare to say anything at this moment?
"I haven't even asked you guys what you're doing for a living. There are so many rebels around you and you're unaware. If we hadn't found out this time, I'm afraid the country would have changed hands." The emperor pointed at the ministers below, his eyes full of disappointment.
The loyal minister knelt down immediately and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. I am guilty!"
The emperor glanced at the three princes kneeling below. The second prince and the fourth prince both had guilty looks on their faces, only the third prince looked a little anxious.
He snorted coldly. Li Yaojun was the third brother's man, so the third brother was naturally anxious.
“Your Majesty, I thought Jiang Youzhen had just arrested Li Yaojun, and I don’t know what the situation is. We have to wait until Jiang Youzhen finishes his investigation!” The third prince looked unhappy, but he did not make excuses for Li Yaojun.
Suddenly, a young eunuch peeked outside the hall, and Zhou Zhong immediately walked out when he saw him.
The eunuch said a few words, and Zhou Zhong's expression straightened up, and then he immediately entered the palace. He walked to the emperor and whispered a few words, and the emperor's eyes suddenly lit up.
"Quick! Summon him into the palace!"
Zhou Zhong was stunned, glanced at the ministers with different expressions, and quickly responded: "Yes!"
"Summon the Imperial Academy Editor Jiang Youzhen to the audience!"
Jiang Youzhen was waiting outside the palace gate, ready to hand in a sign to enter the palace after the court session.
In case of any changes, she had to report to the emperor immediately. Especially in Jin Province, which was hundreds of miles away, the emperor was far away and it was too easy for something to happen.
Just as she was holding a stack of files in her hands and deep in thought, a guard and a eunuch hurried over.
Huh? It turned out to be an acquaintance. Isn't this the eunuch Pang Gonggong, the head of the Imperial Study?
Jiang Youzhen was about to bow, but the other party bowed to her first.
"Master Jiang, please come with us!"
Jiang Youzhen was stunned, but didn't ask any more questions and followed Eunuch Pang in.
Eunuch Pang walked very fast and didn't say much, which made Jiang Youzhen feel strange.
"Ahem! Eunuch Pang, this is not the way to the Imperial Library." Jiang Youzhen became alert instantly.
"Sir Jiang, the court has not yet ended. The emperor has summoned you to see him!" Eunuch Pang said with a hint of flattery in his tone.
What? Jiang Youzhen was stunned. This was against the rules! Only officials of the fourth rank were qualified to attend court.
"Your Excellency has a promising future ahead of him. The Emperor and all the civil and military officials in the court are waiting for your report!"
What an honor! Jiang Youzhen is indeed a talented young scholar.
Wow! She has such an honor? Jiang Youzhen admires herself.
"Mr. Pang, thank you for your praise. I don't deserve it. I just happened to report this at this moment to show the importance that the emperor and the other lords attach to this case!"
"There is no need to be so modest, sir. We wish you great success." Eunuch Pang did not dare to say anything else, so he stopped there.
"Thanks for your care, father-in-law. Jiang is very grateful."
Jiang Youzhen and Eunuch Pang who turned back looked at each other and smiled, which spoke volumes.
"You all are extremely shocked and incredulous about what happened last night. We are currently debating this morning. Please pay close attention."
Jiang Youzhen knew what was going on and knew that these people were bored and had started to attack her again. Geniuses are always envied, there is no way, she is the center of attention.
Sigh! Jiang Youzhen sighed, then took out something and put it into the other person's hand.
Eunuch Pang tightened his grip, straightened his sleeves, and then said, "You don't have to be polite, sir. I admire your talent. If you need me in the future, just let me know."
This time his tone was much more sincere. I don't know whether he really wanted to make friends with Jiang Youzhen, or if the banknotes had an effect.
Jiang Youzhen walked quickly, and eunuch Pang, who was leading the way in front, walked briskly, but a fine layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.