Upon hearing this, the Emperor nodded with satisfaction and said lazily, "Pri Minister, did you see clearly?"
The Pri Minister pretended to scrutinize the dozen or so n in black, then shook his head, "Your Majesty, I truly do not recognize them."
Before the Emperor could speak, Long Rui’s cold voice rang out, "Pri Minister, are you sure you don’t recognize them?"
The Pri Minister’s mind was racing, ensuring he hadn’t left any evidence in Long Rui’s hands, and then he firmly shook his head, "I truly do not recognize them."
Finally, he added mockingly, "Prince, where did you find these people? Were they death row inmates brought up from the dungeon? I really wonder what promises you made to them to make them willing to serve you?"
Long Rui’s sharp eyes gloomily fixed on the Pri Minister, without saying a word.
The Pri Minister thought the War Prince had nothing to say, feeling a bit smug, decided to work on turning the situation regarding The Petition of the People, and then turned to kneel on the ground, addressing the Emperor, "Your Majesty, I wish to file a complaint."
Yesterday, when Long Rui dismantled the Pri Minister’s Mansion, the entire Capital was abuzz with chatter. Everyone knew who the Pri Minister intended to accuse.
The Emperor glanced at Long Rui before looking at the Pri Minister, deliberately asking, "Who does the Pri Minister wish to accuse?"
The Pri Minister, being a sly old fox, naturally heard the Emperor’s partial tone, thus he acted with even greater vigor, speaking in a mournful tone, "I accuse the War Prince of arrogance, disrespect towards the important ministers of the Imperial court, and wanton insult. Just yesterday, not only did he bring people to dismantle the Pri Minister’s Mansion, but he also shalessly boasted in front of the citizens of the Capital, declaring he would hang , the Pri Minister and Father-in-law of the Emperor, at the entrance of the Pri Minister’s residence for a beating. This is a blatant provocation against the Emperor and the national law. Your Majesty, I beg you to seek justice for this old minister."
Having said this, the Pri Minister knelt on the ground, tears streaming down his face, crying uncontrollably. He pointed with a trembling hand at the n in black, and added, "These so-called witnesses, I do not know where the Prince found them. It is truly a painstaking effort, and their purpose is to slander this old minister. I earnestly ask the Emperor to uphold justice for , as I am truly wronged!"
After speaking, he kowtowed loudly several tis.
Seeing this, the civil and military officials felt so sympathy for him. The Pri Minister, at his advanced age, should be enjoying a peaceful retirent. Now, because the War Prince’s Mansion was invaded by assassins, he has beco the Prince’s scapegoat.
If the Pri Minister was indeed the mastermind behind it, then he reaps what he sowed, and cannot bla the War Prince for being ruthless. If not, then it’s a great injustice.
The Pri Minister’s pitiful state made everyone sowhat doubtful, questioning whether those n in black were truly not sent by the Pri Minister to the War Prince’s Mansion.
Observing the mix of suspicion and pity for the Pri Minister in everyone’s expressions.
The Emperor and the Pri Minister were secretly pleased, as the situation seed favorable for them. As long as the Pri Minister continued denying that the n in black were his, Long Rui could not touch him. The Petition of the People could be dealt with later, figuring out a way to pacify the people.
The Emperor was about to speak, intending to perform another double act with the Pri Minister to gain everyone’s sympathy.
At that mont, Long Rui’s figure suddenly flickered, appearing behind the Pri Minister, kicking him until he flew into the air...
"Whish!"
"Bang!"
The Pri Minister’s body flew several ters, landing with a heavy thud, rolling a few tis on the ground before coming to a stop.
Everything happened too suddenly, leaving the Emperor and the civil and military officials stunned. By the ti they reacted, the Pri Minister was lying on the ground howling...
"Oh, it hurts so much!"
The Pri Minister reached out to touch his waist, crying out in agony from the pain. Long Rui’s kick had landed squarely on his waist, making him feel as if it had broken, the pain was excruciating.
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