Film and Television: Immortality Begins in the Kingdom of Qing

As for the Ye family's losses, they will need to be compensated with rare and precious treasures.

This time, Guo Youzhi suffered a major financial loss.

The conditions seemed easy to obtain, and were accomplished in just one day, but at an unimaginable cost.

Even though he is now the powerful Minister of Rites.

Because it involved Emperor Qing, Guo Youzhi did not dare to misappropriate funds from the Ministry of Rites this time.

They had no choice but to grit their teeth and take the money from the Guo family's public treasury.

Seeing boxes of gleaming silver being personally hauled away by Ye Zhong and his men, they were immediately overwhelmed.

Guo Youzhi's heart was bleeding, but he dared not show the slightest hesitation.

Although they wanted to enforce the ancestral family rules, Guo Baokun was brought back barely alive.

That's why I held back.

Seeing that a third of his family fortune had been lost from the public treasury, Guo Youzhi took a deep breath.

Silently, he took a leather whip passed down from his ancestors from the storehouse and placed it on his desk in his study.

Just when everyone thought the matter was over.

Someone leaked the news, and the Censorate stepped forward to impeach the Ye family to Emperor Qing for openly storming the residence of a high-ranking official.

They want to capture Ye Wan and punish him!

now.

Emperor Qing's study.

Guo Zheng, the Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate, was kneeling in the Imperial Study, shouting loudly.

"Your Majesty, if Ye Wan is allowed to run rampant, the civil officials in the court will suffer."

Can you still focus on civil and political affairs and manage the myriad tasks for my great celebration?

They would probably live in constant fear, worried that they or their family members might one day lose their lives.

In the future, other military generals and nobles will arbitrarily attack civil officials; this trend must be stopped.

Emperor Qing tilted his head back and pondered for a moment.

Then, with a hint of surprise, he asked:

"In other words, this is about the conflict between the Ye family and the Minister of Rites."

Did this cause turmoil between civil and military officials?

Uh.

Guo Zheng was a little puzzled. Judging from the tone of his voice, Emperor Qing seemed to be happy.

"Indeed, Your Majesty, most civil officials now stay at home and do not go out."

Occasionally, when I need to go out on official business, I am protected by guards.

This caused the costs for even slightly powerful servants and wandering martial artists in the capital to skyrocket.

Nodding, Emperor Qing did not rush to answer, but picked up the impeachment memorial from the side and read it again.

The more I look at it, the more it seems like a coincidence, rather than someone deliberately targeting the Ye family.

but.

It is often these kinds of troubles that are not immediately apparent that have the most significant implications.

"You may rise now. I have summoned all civil and military officials to the outside of the Imperial Study."

"Thank you for your great favor, Your Majesty."

The eunuch then announced the imperial decree.

The entire eastern part of the capital city became bustling with activity.

One carriage after another, escorted by servants and guards, headed towards the palace.

For a time, the streets were even somewhat congested.

Surprisingly, the far right lane was left open.

This is an unspoken rule among officials in the capital: no matter how much pressure they face, they will always leave a way for powerful ministers, princes, and nobles.

Otherwise, if a collision occurs, you'll suffer the consequences.

When Li Chengqian arrived at the Imperial Study and waited outside the door, he was immediately stunned.

Because he saw a group of ministers who he rarely saw standing outside.

Soon, Li Chengze arrived and stood silently beside the noble military officer. In front of him stood Prince Jing, Li Zhi, who had been out of the public eye for a long time.

A jolt of surprise shot through me.

Seeing Li Chengqian trying to get closer to him, Li Chengze stepped forward first, bowed to Li Zhi, and called out:

"Chengze greets Uncle Wang."

At this moment, Prince Jing was also wearing the royal robes prescribed for attending court, but he did not have that arrogant feeling; on the contrary, he was quite amiable.

Although he was Emperor Qing's younger brother, the two had completely different temperaments.

"Oh, Chengze, I heard from Hongcheng that you recently acquired another famous painting. When do you have time, let Uncle Wang take a look at it."

Li Chengze laughed heartily upon hearing this.

"After court, my nephew will have someone send it to you. The painting is by a renowned artist from the mountains and countryside."

Although he has no fame, his painting style is unique, simple yet imbued with the essence of nature, which perfectly suits your taste, Uncle Wang.

Upon hearing this, Li Zhi smiled with great appreciation and patted Li Chengze on the shoulder.

This angered Li Chengqian, who turned around and left, standing directly in front of the civil officials. Behind him was the current prime minister, Lin Ruofu.

Seeing Li Chengqian running over, Lin Ruofu smiled helplessly.

"His Royal Highness."

"Greetings, Your Excellency Prime Minister."

Li Chengqian still held the head of the civil officials in the court in high esteem.

"Does Your Highness know why His Majesty has suddenly summoned all officials to an audience?"

As the words fell.

All the civil officials pricked up their ears.

Knowing early is good for planning ahead.

Serving the emperor is like walking on thin ice; it's even more dangerous for Emperor Qing, who could easily lose his head.

Li Chengqian was appointed Crown Prince and resided in the Eastern Palace, enjoying the advantages of being close to the emperor.

It's impossible that they didn't know about these rumors.

Upon seeing this, Li Chengze couldn't help but grit his teeth.

Especially at this time, the advantages of the crown prince position become increasingly apparent.

"I don't know either. I usually ask my attendants to do so."

He would wait by the Imperial Study from time to time, in case his father summoned him for any urgent matter.

I learned by chance that Guo Zheng, the Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate, had recently been imprisoned.

Everyone felt a chill run down their spines.

Chapter 54: The Imperial Censor's Swift Strike – The Show Begins! [Please Add to Favorites]

If you say that, we won't be sleepy anymore.

The Censorate?

He was still the Imperial Censor.

You should know that they are the ones who particularly enjoy playing the Nine Clans Match-3 game.

Once you're targeted by the other party.

If they perform normally, the least they can do is be demoted or stripped of their official rank.

In ordinary cases, the punishment could be severe, with the entire family being executed.

If they were to act bravely and perform exceptionally well, they could face the execution of their entire family.

If courage strikes and one acts exceptionally, it's not impossible to implicate nine generations of one's family.

If you underperform, the opposite will happen.

Especially since the current Emperor Qing has been in power in the Qing Kingdom.

He ordered all officials to come to his court for the first time.

Contrary to expectations.

This only proves one thing: this is a serious matter.

Thinking of this, some corrupt officials couldn't help but look to their powerful backers.

He prayed silently that if things got really bad, the other person would come to his rescue.

The power dynamics within the Southern Qing court are complex and intertwined, and any move that brings one trouble along with another.

Or perhaps none of them are clean.

Soon, all the officials arrived, and even Li Yunrui was summoned.

The more cautiously this emergency court meeting was conducted, the more apprehensive and fearful some people became.

The courtiers were whispering amongst themselves about what was about to happen.

Have you ever given yourself away in any way?

Ta-ta-ta.

A series of footsteps echoed from all around.