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Chapter 6 This subject has objection
In addition to Situ Yuanxiao’s eyes with killing intent, the eyes of the other princes were unclear. Some were deep as water, some were slightly flashing and there was also some full of smiles.
Lin Qing lowered his eyes and waited for the announcement of a small eunuch. Although, he didn’t deliberately paid attention, but everyone’s reaction went into his eyes.
Finally, the officials became quiet. Everyone returned to their place. With the clamor of a small eunuch, emperor Jinghui appeared in front of everyone. Sitting in the dignified and spacious dragon chair, emperor Jinghui opened his mouth as usual.
“Officials, if you have something to report, report. If there is nothing to report, retreat from the morning court.”
Emperor Jinghui’s complexion looked good. Hence, the atmosphere today seemed very harmonious. However, sir Wang from the Imperial Censor came forward and said in a solemn and hoarse voice, “This subject has something to report!”
“Beloved subject, what do you have to report?” Emperor Jinghui motioned to him.
“This subject accuses Great Inner Chief Eunuch Lin Qing of using his authority for personal gain, accepting bribes and abuse of power. This subject asks Your Majesty to punish Lin Qing!”
Afterwards, several people from the Imperial Censor followed suit. It was obvious that something would happen today.
The original quiet Xuanzhen Hall appeared even more quiet now. The officials had their head lowered, but their ears were pricked up. They thought inwardly, another one who isn’t afraid of death. Sure enough, the people of the Imperial Censor were loyal subjects with bones of metal and offering their life in sacrifice.
Using his authority for personal gain? Accepting bribes? Abuse of power? These charges were all light. Could it be that the old guys of the Imperial Censor changed their strategy? And wanted to sack Lin Qing to investigate and handle him? Hey? It seemed to be very good like this? If Lin Qing entered the prison, it wasn’t like that there was no opportunity to kill him.
The calculations in the officials’ hearts thundered, but the expression of emperor Jinghui in the dragon chair darkened. He asked gloomily, “Does beloved official have evidence? You have to know that it is also a big crime to frame your colleague!”
Sir Wang’s eyes shook. He said upright and plainspoken, “Someone personally saw lord Lin use a large amount of money from unknown sources to purchase a lot of precious stones and wooden utensils. This subject doesn’t know what he wants to use them for. Moreover, there were wealthy merchants who gifted him fine horses and beauties as well as releasing prisoners privately. The evidence is conclusive, asking Your Majesty to please punish Lin Qing!”
The officials held their breaths and listened with lowered head. Lin Qing still kept his eyes straight and waited respectfully at emperor Jinghui’s side. However, emperor Jinghui’s expression got even darker.
This and that one only knows how to grab onto Lin Qing without letting go! Is that Lin Qing using his authority for personal gain? Those were the materials he let Lin Qing secretly buy in order to expand the bath in the inner palace!
Accepting bribes? Those were all offered to him (emperor)! One after another watched the treasury so tightly. The income of the feudal fiefdom was pitiful small. Should he, a dignified emperor of Liang country cry for being poor to them? Truly preposterous!
Also, what was abusing power? Zhen’s brother-in-law took liberties with a common woman on the streets. Could it be that he had to keep him locked? This was sincerely wanting zhen’s harem to not be peaceful!Zhen: I, used by the emperor.
Emperor Jinghui’s expression was gloomy and somewhat pale. Lin Qing patted him to let his breathing soothe and offered him a cup of warm tea. Only after that did emperor Jinghui’s face got better.
Unexpectedly, Lin Qing knelt, kowtowed and said remorseful, “This subject is guilty for causing Your Majesty to be troubled. Although, this subject doesn’t know anything about what sir Wang has mentioned, but presumably, sir Wang was blinded by something. For Your Majesty, this subject is willing to be at your service to pay for my crime. This subject will investigate this matter for Your Majesty lest it harms the country and the people.”
The atmosphere down became even more quieter. Sir Wang wished that he could rush up to beat that villain down! He had never seen such a shameless person. Speaking like that, not only was he not guilty but also a loyal official who did all for the country and the people? Too shameless!
Not only was sir Wang thinking like that, the group of officials below were thinking the same. Even Situ Yuanxiao put on an expression that his teeth hurt and only retracted that expression after being glared once by Situ Yaohua.
However, emperor Jinghui enjoyed this very much. He felt that it was still Lin Qing who understood him the most. Usually, what he thought about, Lin Qing would go do it for him. What the officials couldn’t do for him, Lin Qing would do for him. When the officials opposed him, Lin Qing would stand by his side.
Moreover, Lin Qing had followed him ever since he was a wangye and had been loyal to him. How could emperor Jinghui bear to punish such a servant? To emperor Jinghui, all the officials couldn’t compare to Lin Qing. Even his sons would go against him sometimes, but Lin Qing wouldn’t.
Wangye was the prince of first rank. It is usually a title bestowed to princes.
Emperor Jinghui let Lin Qing stand up and gave him a comforting look. He looked at the officials below and said, “It is unknown whether this matter is real or fake, but Lin Qing had served zhen for many years and had always been loyal and never slighted his duties. Zhen believes in him. No need to discuss this matter anymore!”
“Emperor!”
Emperor Jinghui raised his hand to stop sir Wang who still wanted to speak and said coldly, “Also this matter will be handed to the Prefecture of Arrest! Is there anything else, officials?”
Isn’t Lin Qing in charge of the Prefecture of Arrest? The faces of the officials had been slapped by emperor Jinghui’s favoring.
Sir Wang retreated furiously and helplessly. At this time, Situ Yaohua stood out.
“Does Hua er has something to say?” Emperor Jinghui was quite satisfied with this son and asked kindly.
Situ Yaohua said respectfully, “The post of the deputy guard of the Left Imperial Guards is vacant. This son recommends the assistant minister Chang Fang of the Ministry of War for this post. This person is brave and smart and also loyal. He would certainly be able to take up this post.”
“This subject thinks it is reasonable,” Several officials seconded.
At this time, Situ Wenrui stood out and said, “This subject thinks that the young master of the head of the Ministry of Justice is more suitable. His martial arts are outstanding and he is the son of the head of the Ministry of Justice. Presumably, he wouldn’t be bad.”
“This subject agrees.” A few officials stood out and agreed with third prince.
Gradually, the people of the two sides began to argue. Everyone except the people of second prince and those old foxes who didn’t want to stand on any side began to express their opinion. Finally, the majority agreed with the crown prince.
After looking at the number of people, emperor Jinghui decided to grant Situ Yaohua’s recommendation. After all, many people thought that Situ Yaohua’s decision was good, then, presumably, it wouldn’t be bad.
Hence, emperor Jinghui said, “Zhen felt that His Highness the crown prince’s proposal is feasible. If there is no objection, then it would be Chang Fang.”
After the officials exchanged a glance, they said, “This subject has no objections.”
This was the crown prince’s victory again, some people thought. Naturally, the expression of the third prince’s people was not good.
When emperor Jinghui wanted to issue the decree, suddenly a voice could be heard.
“This subject…objects.”
The officials looked up in surprises. The one who spoke was Lin Qing who had been standing silently beside emperor Jinghui.
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