C9 (1/2)

”Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!” An orderly voice resounded in the solemn hall.

”Your majesty, this subject has something to say.” The Minister of Industry bowed and took a step forward.

”Speak.” The man on the dragon throne stroked his gray beard, and his eyes shone with a light that didn't match the wrinkles on the corner of his eyes.

”The flood in the area of Jiang and Zhe provinces has been managed. The casualties of the people and the loss of property have all been effectively controlled. In two more days, the disaster will be completely controlled.” There was a hint of pride in the Minister of Industry's tone.

”Then does my beloved one need any reward?” The Emperor rested his hand on the arm of the Dragon Throne, his eyes unfathomable.

”To share the Emperor's worries is the duty of this official. Who would dare ask for a reward?” The Minister of Industry's tone became even lighter.

”Oh? Is that so? Then why did my beloved one report it to me? ” The emperor's mouth curved in a mocking smile.

”The Emperor loves his people like his children. This subject believes that the people of this world should promptly report their safety to the Emperor.” The Minister of Industry's palm broke out into a cold sweat. What's wrong with the emperor today? When he heard these good news in the past, he had a beaming smile on his face, but his tone of voice didn't seem to contain even the slightest bit of gratification or happiness. Could it be that he had finally met his match? Thinking of this, he almost couldn't hold back from slapping himself in the face. He wanted to show off his strength, but now he was really unlucky. He deserved it!

”The words of my beloved official really strike a deep chord in my heart!” The Emperor stroked his beard and laughed. The Minister of Industry was trembling a little. This emperor was really unstable with happiness and anger, but why did he feel that the atmosphere around him had become increasingly solemn and oppressive?

”What do all the loved ones think of the Minister of Industry's words?” The Emperor turned his gaze to the other ministers, looking down at them without a hint of anger. The group with the Minister of Industry was momentarily at a loss for an answer. The Minister of Public Relations' words were naturally reasonable, but smart people all knew that His Majesty's thoughts weren't on whether or not those words were true or false, but on whether or not he was right. It looked like the old man must have made a mistake in some kind of official matter.

”I believe that there is nothing wrong with what the Minister of Industry has said. He has been an official for many years.” The man who was with the Minister of Industry stood up for him. The Minister of Industry glanced at him out of the corner of his eyes. It seemed like this person belonged to the crown prince as well.

”I think so too.” The Emperor sat up straight and looked fixedly at the Minister of State.

”Your majesty, forgive me for being blunt, but what you just said is very true, but it is not true. Although few ministers have reported anything major these few years, but whether or not this country is truly peaceful cannot be judged like this. Everyone will say what they say, everyone will pretend to be true.” Yu Lingjing stood in front of the court officials, dressed in a moon-veined black robe. There were no ripples on his resolute face. It was as if those words had never come out of his mouth.

”That royal brother's meaning is that the imperial court is afraid of being deceived by us?” The Emperor squinted his eyes and looked at his younger brother, who was twenty years older than him.

”The crown prince was worried. This was obviously against the Minister of Industry and his letter. As a great supporter of the crown prince of the six ministries, he had no choice but to protect him.” Your son thinks that your royal uncle's words are wrong. Your father is the Son of Heaven, who would dare lie to you? ”Besides, ever since father ascended the throne, the Minister of Public Works has been working for father, doing everything in his power …”

”Please wait a moment, Crown Prince. I am just saying what I want to say. There is no other meaning to it. Why should Crown Prince take a seat?” Yu Ling Jing looked at him coldly, feeling that the crown prince was useless. Wasn't this clearly telling the Emperor that the Minister of Industry was his man? No matter what he did, would he ask the Emperor to be merciful? Thinking of this, Yu Ling Jing couldn't help but lift his lips.

”Your highness, there's no need to make things difficult for the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince had only said a few fair words, and we've already seen all the work of the Minister of Industry. Why did he suddenly commit all these unwarranted crimes?” A second rank official said in a loud voice.

Hearing this, Yu Ling Jing turned to look at him, and the official couldn't help but shiver. This Martial Immortal's killing intent was truly frightening.

”I didn't say that the Minister of Industry is guilty, so why should you think about it?” Yu Lingjing turned around and spoke indifferently, as if that murderous look in his eyes was just an illusion of a second-ranked official.

”Alright. I'll say one word of what you've come to say. ” The Emperor glanced at the eunuch at the side. The eunuch hurriedly took out the paper in his sleeve and passed it to the emperor. The emperor took a paper roll and fiercely slammed it on the table. All the officials were shocked. This foreplay has been going on for so long, is it finally getting down to business? The Emperor was really patient. Those ministers who harbored evil thoughts couldn't help but wonder if they had done anything recently to get the emperor to take advantage of them. In the past few years, the imperial court had overruled the officials and they had been suppressed quite a bit. Now, it seemed that they could finally vent their resentment, even if the character of these good officials were not bad. However, the thought of what could happen next was still very satisfying.

”Your Majesty took a deep breath, then picked up the paper roll once more and gave it to the Chief Eunuch.” Read it out for them! ”

The eunuch's shrill voice resounded in the hall, stabbing at the heads of some people in pain.

”No deceit? Do you really think I'm old... You dare to do whatever you want? Do you really think I don't know about all the nonsense you've done in the past? He was truly bold now! How dare you call such a big matter a minor calamity? Ordinary plague? If someone had not given this book to me, I would have really believed you. All the people in the world, how many of you hold the people in high positions? Parent Officer... Laughable? ” It had been a long time since the Emperor had said such a long sentence. Coupled with his agitated mood, he couldn't help feeling a little dizzy after saying these words. He touched his forehead and looked at the officials.

”Please calm your anger Your Majesty. This subject knows his wrongs.” In the next instant, the officials in the court all fell to the ground.