Joy of Life: The melon-eating prince sees through Fan Xian's fake death

Chapter 25 Who wrote such shocking words?

Each official has his own thoughts.

When Censor Lai received Fan Xian's "calligraphy", he had some idea of what Fan Xian was up to. However, it was not pleasant to be used as a gun by others, and he was scolded by the Immortal Poet and couldn't help but say:

"If that's the case, why don't you explain it clearly in your self-defense letter?"

Fan Xian looked embarrassed:
"Master Lai, how dare you explain it clearly up there."

Fan Xian turned around and looked at Censor Lai, then turned to all the officials:

"How can a small vegetable inspector be so bold? As His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said, there are more than just one or two rats in the court."

Censor Lai was dissatisfied: "Then you also suspect our entire Censorate?"

Fan Xian said loudly: "Not only the Censorate, but also the officials and even the royal family, I don't believe it!"

Censor Lai snorted angrily: "If we were not all in the Censorate, I'm afraid the Vegetarian Inspection Office would still be safe and sound!"

Seeing that the other party was already angry.

Fan Xian felt that the time had come:

"It is right to investigate corruption, but the question is how long can we investigate and how deep can we investigate?"

"Fan Xian, are you scared?"

"It's not fear, it's worry."

Seeing Fan Xian showing weakness, Censor Lai said disdainfully:

"An honest and upright administration is the foundation of our official duties. We are blessed by the Emperor, so how can we tolerate this? We are all responsible for serving the country. What your Supervisory Office dares not to investigate, our Supervisory Office dares to investigate. What your Supervisory Office fears, our Supervisory Office is not afraid of!"

Censor Lai carried the red axe on his back and supported his old waist which had already been bent.

Whenever he thought of this word, he would become determined and fearless.

Fan Xian bowed: "What a courage! I admire you!"

Emperor Qing smiled:

"Listen, listen, Chen Pingping, give me an explanation."

Chen Pingping pushed his wheelchair and apologized: "I am ashamed, the Supervisory Commission has indeed been negligent."

"During this period, various government offices have uncovered a number of corrupt officials, some of whom were involved in a wide range of cases. We originally wanted to let them go, but today it seems that such a heavy responsibility should be handed over to the Censorate."

Censor Lai knew what was going on: "Have you prepared this a long time ago? Have you been waiting for this moment?"

Chen Pingping did not look back: "If the Censorate is unwilling to accept it, we, the Supervisory Council, will not force it to be sent."

Before Censor Lai could speak, the military commander Qin Ye asked:

"Since the corrupt officials have been found, why don't you, the Supervisory Commission, continue to investigate, and instead give the credit to others? The Supervisory Commission, are you afraid?"

Chen Pingping smiled and shook his head:
"I'm not afraid, but it's time-consuming and laborious. Some officials are not in Kyoto but have close ties with Kyoto, and are even involved with the princes in the court. It would be too troublesome to investigate further."

Chen Pingping pushed his wheelchair in front of Qin Ye and held up the list of corrupt officials:
"General Qin asked so carefully, do you want to see this too?"

Qin Ye waved his hands quickly, trying to avoid him: "Don't, I can't read!"

Chen Pingping then handed the list of corrupt officials to the Prime Minister.

Lin Xiang closed his eyes and rested, thinking out of sight, out of mind.

Chen Pingping asked around, but no one dared to look. He returned to His Majesty and sighed:

“No one dares to answer!”

Censor Lai stood up:
"Your Majesty, we, the Censorate, dare to accept this memorial. It is our duty to relieve the country's worries!"

Emperor Qing praised his loyalty and bravery, and then changed the subject:
"You'd better see it clearly first."

Censor Lai took the list from Chen Pingping, and when he saw the names in it, his expression suddenly changed and he looked at the list of princes.

exactly.

It's the second prince!

Li Chengze's face was grim. He maintained his composure fiercely and asked in a low, hoarse voice:
"Your Highness, this play is well performed."

Li Chengqian took a half step back and asked honestly:

"What did second brother say? I don't understand."······
When everyone saw Censor Lai's expression and the direction he was looking, they guessed that what Chen Pingping said was true.

Chen Pingping returned to his original position, Qin Ye shifted his gaze, and Lin Xiang lowered his head.

All these high-ranking and powerful ministers dared not speak nonsense at this time.

Royal family member?

Who dares to say it’s not?

That is undoubtedly lighting a lamp in the toilet!

Some officials, perhaps out of concern or perhaps to add fuel to the fire, said:
"Your Majesty, Censor Lai is a man of great loyalty and courage, but if this matter is really related to the prince, I'm afraid Censor Lai can't bear this heavy responsibility!"

Censor Lai responded:

"With the law in place, why can't we hold on? Finding out the truth is to clear the royal family's name, if there is really a prince involved..."

Officials expressed concern:
"Please take care of yourself, Censor Lai, and don't be impulsive!"

The other officials either kept silent or were worried and disappointed, fearing that they would offend the royal family and be beheaded.
"I'm not impulsive!"

Censor Lai took a deep breath and hugged the red axe behind him to his chest: "Just yesterday, the Censorate received an unnamed couplet. Since I saw this couplet, I vowed in my heart that I must fulfill my ambition when I first entered the officialdom. Even if this matter is related to the prince, my Censorate will investigate it thoroughly!"

The ministers were discussing it, very curious, and Emperor Qing also said:
"What words can help you find your original intention? Lai Mingcheng, open it and take a look."

Censor Lai raised the sixteen-character phrase in front of everyone. In order to stand higher so that His Majesty could see it clearly, he straightened his back, which had been bent and deformed by pressure, just as straight as when he first entered the officialdom decades ago. He seemed to vent all the injustices he had seen over the years, and shouted:
"You earn your salary from the people, and it's easy to bully the people, but it's hard to bully God!"

Fan Xian's eyes widened, his mouth wide open in surprise.

Chen Pingping's eyes lit up and he gripped the handle tightly unconsciously.

When Lin Xiang heard this, he suddenly opened his eyes and savored the words. He no longer closed his eyes to rest and stopped pretending.

Although Mr. Qin Ye was illiterate, he could guess the shock that this poem had brought to the officials by hearing the rhythm and artistic conception, as well as the range of people around him.

At this time, there were hundreds of officials in the hall.

Some lowered their heads in shame, some blushed, and some tried their best to hide.

Some honest officials were overwhelmed with emotion, as if someone had spoken out their real thoughts. They held their heads high with pride, thinking that it was finally time for them to vent their anger after being unwelcome!

Emperor Qing rested his hands on the dragon throne and read the poem carefully: "It is easy to abuse the people, but it is hard to deceive God."

"good words!"

This was an expression he hadn't had for a long time, the last time being at the poetry meeting at the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.

Censor Lai handed the red axe to Eunuch Hou, who presented it to His Majesty. Emperor Qing nodded in appreciation and asked the officials without comment:
"Have you all done what is said above, not abusing the people and not deceiving God?"

All the ministers lowered their heads in fear, and no one dared to respond to His Majesty's life-threatening question.

Only Censor Lai raised his head with a heroic look, looking quite proud.

Once these words are out, you corrupt officials will have nowhere to hide!
Emperor Qing put the red axe aside and looked at Censor Lai:
"Lai Mingcheng, do your job well."

Censor Lai half-knelt and accepted the order:
"Minister, I wish to restore the clear sky to Qing Kingdom."

Emperor Qing nodded: "I am looking forward to it."

"still have a question."

"Your Majesty, please speak."

Emperor Qing pointed at the red axis and asked, "Who wrote such a shocking poem?"

Censor Lai glanced at Fan Xian and said with certainty:

"Kyoto is the place of literary talent."

"Only Fan Xian."

Everyone's eyes were focused on Fan Xian.

Everyone has their own thoughts.

Fan Xian glared: It’s not me, I didn’t, it’s really not me!!!

　I'm already thinking about the plot later, and I'm trying to save more drafts so that I can update more quickly.