My father is a Confucian sage, but the system forces me to be a crude warrior

Chapter 97: King Qi falls from power, Dad is awesome!! [6k chapter]

On February 21st, the 13th year of Jianhong, it rained lightly.

Royal study room.

Emperor Jianhong stood at the window, looking at the falling rain outside.

The water droplets in the sky seemed to fall on a jade plate like stars, making a tinkling sound like maids' chimes that never ceased to ring in the ears.

Emperor Jianhong stood in front of the window, looking ahead expressionlessly.

Soon, a figure appeared in his sight.

It was on a small path far away from the imperial study.

A figure in white came in as if there was no one around, tapping the ground with his toes, splashing water, and heading towards the imperial study.

The figure in white danced gracefully, except for that gorgeous yellow curly hair...

Jianhong's eyelids twitched when he saw this.

"Your Majesty, the Imperial City Commissioner Bai Ziqing requests an audience."

Soon, a respectful, shrill voice sounded from behind Emperor Jianhong.

The owner of that voice bowed his body tightly, and dared not speak again after saying this.

During these two days, Emperor Jianhong had no expression on his face and treated people the same as usual.

But the eunuch could feel that a storm was brewing in secret.

Now, a single thunderclap can bring about a torrential downpour, floods, and corpses everywhere...

"Ah."

There was no expression of joy or anger in Emperor Jianhong's voice.

Bai Ziqing walked along with no expression on his face.

But after he stepped into the imperial study, a look of respect appeared on his face.

He shook off the rain on his body in the aisle and came to the imperial study under the guidance of the young eunuch.

"I have met your Majesty."

Bai Ziqing's voice was no longer lazy as before, but full of respect. He bowed very low and clasped his hands in salute.

Emperor Jianhong said nothing.

Just looking out the window calmly.

Bai Ziqing maintained his saluting posture without a trace of impatience.

Time passed little by little.

Until the drizzle outside the window seemed to get heavier and the clinking sound became louder.

Emperor Jianhong's deep and powerful voice slowly rang out:

"I heard that you were involved in a troublesome case recently?"

Bai Ziqing didn't understand, but since Emperor Jianhong had spoken, he didn't need to maintain the posture of greeting. He slowly stood up and shook his head, saying:

"Your Majesty, this is just a minor case, not a difficult one."

"Hmm..." Jianhong's voice slowly came.

It's a bit confusing.

"How are your parents' health lately?"

Bai Ziqing also got used to the fact that every time he met the emperor, Emperor Jianhong would pretend to care about his family.

His face was normal, and he replied, "My father is fine, but my mother has recently caught a cold. Fortunately, the imperial physician has seen her and prescribed a medicine. She will recover in a few days."

Bai Ziqing's speech was not fast; it was steady, slow, and quiet.

Emperor Jianhong just listened patiently, and did not speak until Bai Ziqing finished speaking.

The imperial study also became quiet.

There was only the sound of rain outside the window.

Bai Ziqing held his breath and waited quietly.

After a while, Emperor Jianhong still didn't turn around. He seemed to be staring at the rain outside the window in a trance.

"Seven years ago, you followed Ji Qing to fight at Yumen Pass, and stayed in the Imperial City Division for another seven years. You were loyal to me, and I saw it all."

His voice was more understanding than the authority it had just had.

Bai Ziqing was startled and dared not say anything more. He just lowered his head and said:

"Your Majesty's cultivation, I will keep it in mind."

"Yeah." Jianhong's sound was like a smile, but not quite. It was just deep and profound.

"If you were given a chance to be promoted to the Imperial City's Stitu, would you seize it?"

Emperor Jianhong turned around slowly at that time, with a blank expression on his face.

Bai Ziqing took a deep breath.

Zeng Anmin's words seemed to ring in his ears: "If I am testing you, just show your loyalty, and don't have any intentions."

"It is my honor to be able to work for Your Majesty. How dare I ask for anything else?"

Bai Ziqing knelt on the ground without any hesitation, with his yellow curly hair hanging down to the ground:

"I am not capable enough to take on this task."

The voice was extremely solemn and echoed in the imperial study.

Emperor Jianhong said nothing, but just looked at him calmly.

Those extremely sharp and steady eyes, like a blade, scraped at Bai Ziqing again and again.

Jianhong did not comment, and said in a deep voice: "Stand up."

"Yes."

Bai Ziqing's expression remained respectful. He took a deep breath, raised his eyes and asked:

"I wonder what your majesty wants me to do by coming here this time?"

"I still remember that seven years ago, you were wounded in five places by a sword in the battle against the monster, and you killed the monster bravely..."

Emperor Jianhong did not answer him, but just sighed inexplicably.

"Slaying demons and conquering monsters is the duty of a warrior of our way."

Seeing that Emperor Jianhong did not want to talk about business, Bai Ziqing continued with his words. His voice was solemn and his face was serious:
"As a court official, I am naturally prepared to die for the Great Saint Dynasty at any time."

Everyone can say nice things.

Emperor Jianhong naturally heard a lot.

He looked at Bai Ziqing without comment, with a smile on his face, walked to the chair and sat down with his back to the window.

On the right armrest of the chair is a piece of chess unfinished.

He stared at the chessboard for a while, then laughed:
"I don't need you to die for the Holy Dynasty. How about coming and playing a game with me?"

Uh……

Bai Ziqing hesitated for a moment:
"I have never been better than Your Majesty in a hand-to-hand conversation... I am afraid that I have disturbed Your Majesty's interest."

"sit."

Jianhong just uttered a word lightly.

"Yes."

Bai Ziqing came to sit opposite Emperor Jianhong in panic, looked at the chess pieces on the board, and took a deep breath.

"Clap."

Jianhong pointed at the black piece, made the first move, and then looked calmly at the white piece.

Bai Ziqing looked serious and reached out to take the white chess piece and place it.

"hehe."

Seeing Bai Ziqing make his move, Emperor Jianhong just shook his head and laughed, without saying anything, he stretched out his hand and continued to make his move.

"Bang!!"

As soon as he finished making his move, he heard a noise.

At the door, a eunuch threw a tied-up figure to the ground.

"Your Majesty, the person you want."

The eunuch waited respectfully for Jianhong to speak.

After saying that, he gently flipped the man over.

Revealing his old face.

It was Qi Xianlin, the abandoned disciple of Xuanzhen!

But his old face showed a resigned numbness that was extremely glaring.

"Ah."

Emperor Jianhong still stared at the chessboard, without even looking at the door.

Bai Ziqing looked over subconsciously.

When his eyes fell on Qi Xianlin's face, he was slightly stunned.

A thoughtful look appeared on his face.

I don’t know what he is thinking about.

Jianhong's gaze fell on Bai Ziqing's face intentionally or unintentionally.

He waited for two breaths, but still did not see Bai Ziqing turn around.

He urged calmly, "Keep moving."

Bai Ziqing suddenly woke up from a dream at that time.

He quickly turned his head, looked at the chessboard, picked up the white piece in the bowl and placed it down with a "click".

But after making his move, his eyes still glanced at the man at the door.

As Jianhong made his move, he asked casually, intentionally or unintentionally:
"know?"

"Uh... I don't know him."

Bai Ziqing didn't dare to look anymore and stared at the chessboard.

It was not until a long time later that he hesitated and made his move.

He lost this game of chess very quickly...

In the past, he could still hold out under Jianhong for about an incense stick of time.

In less than half an incense stick of time, the chess pieces had been surrounded and no one was left alive.

"Haha." Jianhong chuckled after seeing his move:

"Your chess skills have declined a lot."

"Your Majesty's chess skills are much deeper, and I am far behind."

Bai Ziqing smiled bitterly.

"Ah."

Emperor Jianhong had no expression on his face and was silent for a long time.

Then he waved his hand impatiently and said, "I am tired."

"Then I will take my leave first." Bai Ziqing bowed respectfully to Emperor Jianhong.

Then slowly retreated.

……

As Bai Ziqing disappeared into the imperial study.

The grim look in Emperor Jianhong's eyes could no longer be hidden.

"boom!!!"

A spring thunder suddenly sounded.

The wind outside the window was getting stronger.

In the dark sky, a dazzling light flickered on the horizon, although it was fleeting.

The look in Emperor Jianhong's eyes was as bottomless as an abyss, which made people shudder.

…………

Bai Ziqing left the palace and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that there was no one around.

This was his first time acting in front of Emperor Jianhong.

The heart that had just been hanging in the air was beating violently at this moment.

He didn't dare look back and rode his horse all the way towards the Imperial City Office.

"If His Majesty asks you, don't just say you know him. You have to strike the right tone."

Zeng Anmin's voice appeared in his ears.

It aroused a hint of worry in his heart.

Could it be that my performance just now was not obvious enough for His Majesty to notice it?
A feeling of anxiety and fear of loss arises.

But at this moment, he had done everything he could.

……

The drama begins the next day.

In the morning.

It was originally calm.

Everyone listened quietly to the work reports of their colleagues in the palace.

When the court was about to end, a figure stood out.

"Your Majesty, I have reported to the Northern Governor of the Imperial City, His Royal Highness Prince Qi, that he framed loyal officials, colluded with the demon tribe, took bribes and perverted the law, and allowed his son to commit crimes..."

He slowly spoke nearly a thousand words.

This person is Wang Lang, the censor of the Imperial Censorate.

A well-known troll in the court.

He stood in the hall with a steady gaze, and his voice, neither fast nor slow, was transmitted to everyone's ears.

?

With the appearance of Wang Lang, all the ministers with some status in the court were stunned.

Then a look of disbelief broke out in his eyes.

Although Wang Lang loves to criticize others, he would never do so if he did not have solid evidence.

However, he was extremely unpopular in the court, and even if he wanted to collect evidence of crimes committed by important officials in the court, no one was willing to help him.

So where did he get the evidence?
Zeng Shilin? No!

It's Your Majesty!!!
Li Zhen, the chief minister of the Great Saint Dynasty cabinet, glanced sideways at Zeng Shilin.

He met the gaze of his father among the ministers.

When our eyes meet, it’s just a slight touch and everything is wrong.

But it was this moment.

Contains tens of thousands of pieces of information.

There was no expression on Zeng Shilin's face.

He just looked indifferently at Wang Lang who was standing in front of the ministers.

Two words emerged in my mind.

Stable.

King Qi, even gods can’t save you!
"Does Lord Wang have any evidence?"

Emperor Jianhong looked towards Wang Lang indifferently.

"The evidence is solid!"

…………

King Qi did not attend the court today. The Imperial City Department has many cases that need to be handled by him every day.

At this moment, he was lying in his room, with his legs crossed on the table, looking happy.

"Bai Ziqing, how is the case going?"

His voice was not loud, and his eyes were half-closed, as if he was half asleep and half awake.

The waiter standing next to him did not dare to neglect him and said respectfully in a low voice:

"Your Highness, I still have no clue."

"Ho!"

King Qi smiled faintly, with a cold look on his dark face.

His arm, which was thicker than other people's waists, gently picked up the tea on the table, took a sip and couldn't help frowning:
"Pah! Where did you get the tea?!"

"Your Highness, please forgive me!" The servant's body trembled violently, and he knelt on the ground with a "thump", and said tremblingly:
"This was sent by the prince..."

"Ah."

After hearing this, King Qi stopped being angry and slowly looked out the window.

"I have wronged him"

Your Majesty dismissed Wang Qianzhi from his position as the Crown Prince's tutor and punished him with house arrest for three months.

Thinking of this, Zeng Shilin's sinister and cunning face appeared in his mind.

His expression suddenly turned cold: "Sooner or later, I will wipe out all my enemies!"

The waiter didn't understand.

He knelt on the ground and dared not make any sound.

"Bang!!!"

An extremely abrupt sound was heard.

"I have been ordered to arrest the suspect!!"

The voice was shrill and very familiar.

Hearing this voice, King Qi was stunned, and then quickly stood up from his seat.

His expression no longer had the arrogant look he had just had.

When he walked outside the room, he saw a figure in a red robe slowly walking towards him.

"Eunuch Si."

Seeing the person coming, he took a deep breath, a silly smile flashed across his dark face, and he hurried forward:

"How come you have time to come to the Imperial City today?"

Si Zhongxiao looked calm and said,

"To catch the felon."

Hearing this, a hint of doubt flashed across King Qi's dark face.

He looked at Si Zhongxiao in confusion:
"But do you want to go to the imperial prison to take the prisoner? Please follow me."

Having said that, he was about to lead Si Zhongxiao outside.

"no need."

Si Zhongxiao looked at him expressionlessly: "The criminal I want to bring up is you, Your Highness Prince Qi."

After saying this, he gently waved his hand at the two young eunuchs behind him:

"Take it!!"

"Yes!!"

A look of bewilderment appeared on King Qi's dark face. He looked at Si Zhongxiao in front of him:

"Eunuch Si, could it be that... this is a mistake??!"

"........."

King Qi framed loyal and honest people, accepted bribes and perverted the law, committing heinous crimes.

Framed Zhongyuanbo seven years ago.

Six years ago, he embezzled more than 100,000 taels of government silver.

Three years ago, he allowed his lackeys to commit crimes in the streets.

Colluding with the demon clan two years ago.

All crimes are present.

But the only item missing is "Disciple of the Secret Alliance Xuanzhen Division".

But it was precisely this one thing that was the real reason for his downfall!

……

"The crimes committed by the King of Qi are too numerous to list. Considering that he is a member of the royal family, his official title will be stripped, he will be demoted to a commoner, and his entire family will be exiled to the west."

Case after case, one by one, the evidence is as solid as a mountain!
When all the evidence was placed before King Qi, he still wanted to make excuses.

He even used force in the hall and refused to plead guilty.

He was slapped in the face by the eunuch Si Zhongxiao, who was in charge of writing pens at that time, and his martial arts aura was destroyed.

Even the martial arts pills in his stomach turned into dregs.

He was vomiting blood and lying on the ground, his life or death unknown.

The high and mighty King Qi was thrown into prison without knowing it.

In the main hall, when the blood-covered Prince Qi was dragged out, the entire court fell silent.

Only the Imperial Censor Wang Lang stood proudly in the court.

But everyone knows that he is not the protagonist today.

But...

They all looked at the same figure.

The figure looked thin, but was extremely strong.

He is the third-rank scholar of the Baoxin Realm, the Grand Secretary of the Wuying Palace, and the Minister of War Zeng Shilin! !

He had only been in the court for less than a month.

The powerful Imperial City Sibei Tidu, the royal relative Qi Wang, fell from power...

Even life or death is unknown!!
A chill arose in everyone's heart.

Zeng Shilin's figure is infinitely elevated.

Dad naturally felt everyone's gaze.

He had a blank expression on his face and walked slowly, standing apart from the group of ministers.

He bowed deeply to Jianhong who was sitting on the dragon throne:
"Your Majesty is wise and wise, and heaven and earth can bear witness to this. Such a wise ruler is a blessing to the people!!"

The sound is loud and far-reaching.

Emperor Jianhong had a blank expression on his face.

He squinted and stared at Zeng Shilin for a while.

In the end, he just waved lightly.

Calmly stepped down from the dragon throne:

"Retreat!!"

"Farewell to the Emperor!!!"

Zeng Shilin stood up expressionlessly and glanced at the ministers indifferently.

A faint smile appeared on his face.

Without saying a word, he walked out of the hall.

Everyone's eyes followed his figure.

Until his back disappeared.

…………

Imperial College.

“It’s a big deal! It’s a big deal!!!”

A student hurried into the classroom from outside the door.

"Mr. Zhongyuan was actually framed! The one who framed him was the King of Qi! He has been brought to justice now! He was personally captured by the leader of the eunuch party, Si Zhongxiao, and his martial arts foundation was destroyed in front of all the court officials! He will be taken to Xiliu tomorrow morning."

The person spoke very quickly, and there was an incomparable eagerness in his voice.

After hearing his words, the class was quiet for a while.

Then there was a loud shout.

"The eunuch party has also started to bite each other?!!"

“Hahaha!! What a blessing!!”

"The person who interviewed King Qi is none other than the Imperial Censor Wang Lang!!"

"The prince is mighty!!"

"Your Majesty, your name is famous!!"

"........."

The discussion is endless.

Hear these words.

Zeng Anmin remained silent, seemingly flipping through a book.

I was thinking secretly in my heart.

Prince Qi fell from power and the Duke Zhongyuan's mansion overturned the verdict.

If nothing unexpected happens, the next step will be for people from the Imperial City Bureau to go to Prince Qi's mansion to search his property.

I have to find a way to sneak into the team that is confiscating the property.

Look for Prince Qi’s Mansion and find out where the Xihuangtu that was obtained from the Zhongyuanbo Mansion is.

"Brother Quan Fu, this is a great honor for the court, why don't you look happy?"

Even though Qin Wanyue was a woman, she couldn't help but become excited when she heard such exciting news.

Under her father's education since childhood, she has never had any good feelings towards the eunuchs.

So at this moment, she looked at the calm Zeng Anmin with great curiosity.

The eyes as clear as autumn water blinked.

"Oh, glad, glad."

Zeng Anmin came back to his senses and grinned:
"The son of King Qi once tricked me, how could I not be happy?!"

"Ah?" Qin Wanyue was stunned for a moment, then asked in confusion:

"Have you ever had any contact with him?"

Not only have we had some interactions, but it was also me who arranged for his father to be in this state now.

Of course, Zeng Anmin was just thinking about this in his mind.

"Miss Qin, you don't know that back then in the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace, the son of King Qi, Wang Qianzhi, actually took out the black agarwood specially made by the Xuanzhen Division and tried to secretly harm Quan Fu..."

The chubby prince sitting in the back began to talk nonstop to help Qin Wanyue clear up her confusion.

"Fortunately, Quan Fu was determined and not only did he not fall into his trap, but he also made a big splash..."

"Hmm?" Qin Wanyue frowned slightly when she heard what the fat prince said, and a look of suspicion flashed across her face:

"How come you know everything?"

She felt that the little fat man in front of her who claimed to be the son of a merchant knew too much about the affairs of the palace.

But she was not a very suspicious person by nature, so she just thought about it and didn't have any doubts.

"Uh..." The little fat prince's face froze slightly, and he quickly smiled and said, "My father has connections with the court, so he gets the news faster."

"Oh." Qin Wanyue nodded faintly, then thought about it:
"If you say so, then the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace is not good at judging people, and he can be a classmate with a villain like Wang Qianzhi... Alas."

Qin Wanyue sighed slowly, her eyes showing worry: "The future of our Great Saint Dynasty... is really worrying."

Zeng Anmin pursed his lips.

The fat prince's expression froze completely.

"What's wrong?" Qin Wanyue saw the strange expressions on their faces and thought she had said something wrong. She blinked and asked, "Why do you look like that?"

"Haha, it's okay, Sister Qin is right!" Zeng Anmin looked at the fat prince with a smile on his face.

After getting to know Qin Wanyue over this period of time, I started to address her as "sister" instead of "Miss Qin".

His grudge against the old man Qin Shoucheng has faded.

After all, he knew the news that Qin Shoucheng had died in the court and participated in the King of Jiang.

Moreover, he did not use a penny of the money that Prince Jiang gave to the Water Supervisor Academy, and gave it all to the state.

The expression on the little fat prince's face was extremely forced, and he laughed dryly:
"Indeed, I hope the prince can grow more in the future."

When he said this, there was a hint of determination on the face of the little fat prince.

If you want to be a wise ruler, when you make a mistake you should correct it yourself.

This is also what Taizu said.

…………

Walking down the street after school, Zeng Anmin rarely regained the feeling of being a college student in his previous life.

During these days in the Imperial College, he felt that his soul had been liberated.

There is no more intrigue and no more uncertainty about one's future.

All I have are clear eyes and a kind heart.

"Well, actually I'm just an ordinary college student."

Zeng Anmin listened to the hawking of vendors on the street and a clear smile appeared on his face.

I am still the same boy as before, without any change~

What little foxes, little yin coins, politicians?

I have a relationship with wool!

As he thought of this, Zeng Anmin appeared in front of Bai Ziqing.

"Why did Quan Fu come to look for me at this time?"

"cough."

Zeng Anmin looked around and found that Bai Ziqing was the only one in the room.

My heart slowed down a little.

His face turned serious: "Brother Bai, if King Qi falls, who will be responsible for the confiscation of property?"

Bai Ziqing was stunned for a moment, then thought for a moment and replied, "The date for the house search has not been set yet, it will probably be in two days, what's the matter?"

Zeng Anmin sighed: "Can I go too?"

After saying this, Bai Ziqing's eyes turned serious. He then touched his chin and said uncertainly:

"We'll see when the time comes. I don't know if I can do it properly."

"Um……"

Zeng Anmin groaned for a moment, then walked towards Bai Ziqing and lowered his voice:

"Can you find the route that King Qi sent to exile in Xiliu?"

Bai Ziqing raised his head abruptly and looked at Zeng Anmin in shock: "You want to..."

"I will feel uneasy if he doesn't die!"

Zeng Anmin's voice is extremely deep.

In fact, Zeng Anmin is sometimes quite conflicted.

I am obviously a pure college student.

How could such emotionless words come out of my mouth?
(End of this chapter)