amaotonovel Chapter 377 Testing Zhao Yi
Chapter 377 Testing Zhao Yi
When the Emperor of Northern Qi heard that his Imperial Tutor had returned, the gloom that had been hanging over his face for days dissipated, and he immediately ordered Eunuch Liu to prepare a pot of Jade Leaf Everlasting Spring, which the Imperial Tutor loved to drink.
He then said to the Prince Xian, “I value your abilities, which is why I entrusted the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Personnel to you. On New Year’s Day, such a big incident occurred in the prison of the Ministry of Justice. I should have held you accountable. But considering that you are going to your fiefdom, I will let this matter go.”
The wise king broke out in a cold sweat, only realizing a problem at this moment.
If his mother were to be executed today, and he had not received the news and rushed to plead for her life, his father would definitely punish him for negligence.
From the moment the Lin family was wiped out, they, mother and son, became the emperor's abandoned children.
His father showed him leniency because he was about to be sent to his fiefdom.
The wise prince kowtowed and said, "Thank you for your holy grace, Father Emperor."
The Northern Qi emperor was getting old, and it was inevitable that he would be a little soft-hearted towards his children and grandchildren.
In particular, he knew his son's ambition.
King Xian had been openly and covertly vying with King Qi for the position of crown prince.
In the end, in order to save Consort Shu's life, he was willing to give up the glory and power of the capital and return to his fiefdom.
How many people have killed their fathers and mothers, and turned against their own siblings, all for the sake of power?
The king's human touch is truly precious.
The Northern Qi emperor was very pleased with this.
Perhaps it was because the wise king was about to leave the capital, and his every move was under his control, thus losing his ability to plot a coup.
Furthermore, after this separation, the father and son may never have the chance to meet again.
The Northern Qi emperor showed some leniency towards the virtuous prince, and his attitude softened: "Alright, go back and hand over your duties to the Minister of Justice and the Minister of Personnel. Tomorrow morning, I will arrange for carriages and horses to escort you back to your fiefdom."
"My son, I obey."
The wise king rose to take his leave. In the instant he turned around, his gaze swept over Zhao Yi with a sinister look, and he slowly lowered his eyelids, concealing the deep-seated hatred in his eyes.
He couldn't help but wonder what his father wanted to do by summoning Zhao Yi to the palace at this time.
Should he hand over the power he relinquished to Zhao Yi?
If that's the case, not only him, but even his mother would feel resentful, right?
Zhao Yi glanced at the Prince Xian indifferently, catching the prince's deep-seated hatred, and withdrew his gaze without expression, only to meet the Northern Qi Emperor's scrutinizing gaze.
From the moment Zhao Yi entered, the Northern Qi emperor had been secretly observing him. No matter what happened in the hall, he remained calm and composed, showing no unusual emotions whatsoever.
"Yi'er, the entire Lin family has been wiped out, and officials and common people alike are extremely concerned about this case." The Emperor of Northern Qi probed, "What do you think I should do?"
Zhao Yi looked at the Northern Qi Emperor in surprise.
The Emperor of Northern Qi laughed and said, "Today, there are no rulers and subjects in this hall, only fathers and sons. If you are right, there will be no reward. If you are wrong, there will be no punishment."
Zhao Yi frowned slightly. The Northern Qi Emperor's smile was gentle, like that of a kind elder, intentionally trying to shorten the distance between the two.
At that moment, the voice of a palace attendant came from outside the hall: "This servant greets the Imperial Tutor."
Immediately afterwards, the Imperial Tutor appeared in the hall.
The atmosphere inside the hall fell silent for a moment.
Although the Northern Qi emperor regretted not being able to test Zhao Yi before the imperial tutor came to the imperial study, his mood was not affected; on the contrary, he felt an indescribable sense of ease and joy.
The moment he saw the Imperial Tutor, his heart calmed down instantly, no longer as anxious and uneasy as it had been in the past few days.
"Imperial Tutor, in previous years you would go to the National Temple on New Year's Eve and return on the third day of the new year." The Emperor of Northern Qi rose and walked to the Imperial Tutor's side: "Why did you stay a few days longer this time?"