allonlinenovel Chapter 478 A Unique Favor
Chapter 478 A Unique Favor
The Northern Qi emperor was convinced that Zhao Yi wanted to seize his throne, so how could he bear to give up his power and return to his fiefdom?
I was just playing mind games with him, using a feigned retreat as a tactic to advance.
Although the Northern Qi emperor understood what was going on, he had other plans and could only retract his previous statement.
"This matter has had a huge impact on your reputation. I was so concerned that I couldn't think of a foolproof way to ensure your safe escape. Your words have enlightened me."
“My offspring are few, and the only ones who can serve me are you and Prince Xian. Prince Xian has now committed a crime, but out of consideration for his own flesh and blood, I have given him a minor punishment as a warning and spared his life.”
“You are also my son. Even if you have made a serious mistake, I will go against all opinions to protect you. Besides, what you did today is reasonable, legal and compliant.”
These high-sounding words made Zhao Yi laugh inwardly, and he simply gave up.
“You should send someone else to investigate Feng Zhihuan’s case. I’m currently in the eye of the storm, and if I continue to investigate this case, it might cause controversy and put you in a difficult position.”
Zhao Yi raised his hand to support his injured arm: "I'll take this opportunity to recuperate properly at the manor."
"Let's see who dares. If anyone dares to stubbornly impeach you tomorrow, I will kill them as an example to warn others."
The Northern Qi Emperor's face was cold and stern, brooking no argument: "Yi'er, handle Feng Zhihuan's case according to the regulations. Once this case is closed, I will grant you a month's leave."
Zhao Yi was not easy to deal with: "Officials who receive salaries from the court should work for the benefit of the people, but instead of benefiting the people, they exploit them, plunging them into misery. After the incident, officials protected each other, and even His Majesty had to consider the consequences when he wanted to punish them."
Seemingly unwilling to remain a spineless official, Zhao Yi firmly stated: "I am by nature upright and intolerant of injustice. I do not understand the doctrine of the mean and am not suited for officialdom."
The Northern Qi emperor was almost verbally abused by Zhao Yi for being a spineless emperor, and he nearly lost his temper.
Zhao Yi's haughty manner was simply an attempt to ask him for favors.
The Northern Qi emperor did not want to be controlled by Zhao Yi in everything.
"I have appointed Li Leshan, the Vice Censor-in-Chief, to assist you in handling the case. Just send him to do whatever you need to do regarding the case, big or small. If anything goes wrong, I will take care of it for you."
The Vice Censor-in-Chief supervised all officials, both inside and outside the capital, and jointly tried major criminal cases with the Ministry of Justice and the Court of Judicial Review.
Li Leshan is the most suitable candidate.
Zhao Yi saw through the Northern Qi emperor's intentions. He ostensibly sent someone to take the blame for him, but in reality, he arranged for someone to monitor him.
"Wei Chen takes orders."
Zhao Yishun dismounted from the donkey.
The Emperor of Northern Qi suddenly said, "I know that you and the Princess are both people who value loyalty and righteousness. After you finish your duties, the Mid-Autumn Festival will not be far away. I grant you permission to take the Princess to your fiefdom to reunite with your father-in-law's family."
Zhao Yi was taken aback.
"I am tired." The Emperor of Northern Qi waved his hand: "You may leave."
Zhao Yi lowered his eyes and took his leave from the Northern Qi Emperor.
He staggered as he took a step back.
The eunuch beside him reacted quickly and helped him up, preventing him from falling.
Facing the gaze from the Northern Qi emperor, Zhao Yi explained, "My legs are numb from standing for too long."
The Northern Qi emperor's lips twitched: "You will ride in my sedan chair out of the palace."
He then instructed the eunuchs to prepare a palanquin.
The eunuchs hurriedly prepared a palanquin to carry Zhao Yi out of the palace.
The officials who were keeping a close eye on things in the palace were quite shocked when they heard the news that Zhao Yi was leaving the palace in the same palanquin as the Northern Qi emperor.
After all, only the emperor and elderly or ailing members of the imperial family could travel by sedan chair.
In addition, the emperor would also bestow a palanquin upon his ailing high-ranking officials as a sign of imperial favor.
Such favor was unique to Zhao Yi among the princes.
The people of the Wise King's faction were no longer calm.
They had assumed that the Northern Qi emperor would punish Zhao Yi.
To everyone's surprise, not only was he not punished, but he was also granted such favor.
Unable to fathom the Northern Qi emperor's thoughts, they panicked.