The Love Imagination System
Section 138: Traitors of the Court
“Your Majesty, even though you are the State Supervisor, but your actions today are not very disrespectful? The Emperor has ordered me to deal with his case directly, Your Majesty doesn't need to mix it up anymore, does he?”
The Assistant Minister of the High Court in the Imperial High Court's office, Chu Hao, felt that the sudden inspection of Baili Qingchen's office was an offense. Emperor Baili had given the order to take care of the case of the assassin of Litao Pavilion and the incident that day, should King Changle no longer need to interfere.
Moreover, this Changle King came unannounced and suddenly just ransacked the office of the Imperial High Court. To him, this was a form of humiliation.
High Court Minister Gao Lian is not in office due to an affair. The dignified Imperial High Court's office was suddenly inspected, Chu Hao was displeased. He felt King Changle wanted to humiliate the Imperial High Court and considered him incompetent in handling the case.
“Where is Gao Lian?” baili Qingchen asked, without any intention of giving Chu Hao an explanation.
Right now, the imperial guard troops were already encircling the place. Everyone there would inevitably gather according to the instructions. They looked at each other in confusion, some were anxious for fear of making a mistake.
The Changle King was not an easy person to deal with, if a slight mistake was seen, they would be threatened. They were even more frightened given that the important prisoner had escaped from the prison.
“Minister Gao Lian is finishing an affair. Your Majesty, can you tell me what your actions mean today?”
Chu Hao was extremely brash. In the presence of the great King Changle, he dared to look at her fearlessly, there was even a hint of unease clearly drawn on his face.
Though he knew that King Changle was the legal guardian of Emperor Baili and the State Supervisor, as well as the uncle of the emperor. Facing it head-on, Chu Hao was indeed worthy of an applause.
“You still ask me why even though you already know? Is this how the Imperial High Court works without my supervision?” baili Qingchen said sharply.
The deep intimidation implied from the gaze of his eagle-like eyes, made everyone afraid of that cold and gripping aura.
Baili Qingchen deliberately came unannounced so that the perpetrator who freed the assassin head of Litao Pavilion did not have time to escape. This place has been polluted by dirty people and must be cleaned immediately.
Otherwise, other perpetrators of serious crimes may roam freely. Bingyue would definitely be chaotic and Baili Qingchen really did not want that.
The man looked at Chu Hao closely. “If I come with a notification, can you guarantee all your officials come to work?”
It was possible that nearly half of the officials of the Imperial High Court were absent. Chu Hao fell silent, unable to refute Baili Qingchen's words. Some people started to fear. Their premonition says that today will not go as smoothly as usual.
Baili Qingchen swept a thorough look. Her cold face was very serious.
“Didn't you know clearly what the end of someone betraying the court is like?”
Obviously they know. The main culprit will be killed on the spot, innocent family members will be exiled. Or it could be all destroyed. Officials at that place immediately felt annoyed and angry because in their place there was a traitor who dared to help the perpetrators of heavy crimes escape.
“Didn't you also know clearly, Assistant Minister of the High Court Chu?”
Chu Hao shivered. It was like he had been attacked and attacked directly. Clumsyly, he asked Baili Qingchen, “What does His Majesty mean?”
“I just asked. You're not the culprit, why are you afraid?”
Chu Hao was getting more agitated. The words of King Changle just now seemed to signal that he was the culprit indirectly. His courage in facing the Changle King just disappeared.
Now, he even hesitated to simply look at the man's eyes. Had Minister Gao been here, he might not have been made this mysterious.
Cui Kong who was standing behind Baili Qingchen secretly smiled. This psychological playing trick must have been taken from the Princess Empress. The one who could play on one's feelings and emotions, especially when fighting him to the point of making him cornered and feel uneasy himself was simply Qingyi.
Usually, the king would act directly by pointing and catching people. However, since this was a big case, it certainly could not be done that easily.
Cui Kong was certain that his king had plans of his own. Although the notification letter was confidential, the Imperial High Court did have to take full responsibility and give him an explanation.
Baili Qingchen looked at everyone, then exclaimed, “Bring those two guys!”
Cui Kong followed orders. The guards immediately arrested two small officials standing in the middle. Both of them were shocked instead of playing, his face turned white.
Unexpectedly, King Changle had even easily figured it out. The two minor officials shivered, then shouted and said they were innocent and definitely vilified.
“You! How dare you defile the office of this sacred Imperial High Court!” Chu Hao said with emotion as he slapped and kicked the two small officials.
“Master, that's not true! We're defamed! Your Majesty, please investigate clearly! We are innocent!” please two officials.
Damn, King Changle is too smart! They should be able to escape from all this! If not, it will all be in vain!
“Close your mouth! Do you think His Majesty the King caught the wrong man?”
Chu Hao, who had been unhappy, sided with Baili Qingchen quickly. He had not expected that the little dung that had betrayed the Imperial High Court turned out to be two of his own officials. With explosive emotions, Chu Hao struck them until the two officials were battered.
Baili Qingchen watched it all casually. To him, such a fight was simply a meaningless little spectacle. After seeing Chu Hao content to beat up two of his officials, only then did Baili Qingchen tell Cui Hao to take them to prison.
Chu Hao's breathing was still fast. The assistant turned to Baili Qingchen and looked down apologetically. “Your Highness, please forgive my leniency earlier. I really didn't expect if the Imperial High Court had two benalu like them.”
Baili Qingchen just stared at him flatly. “So, do I have to take care of the next thing?”
Chu Hao shook his head quickly. “No. Such a trivial matter need not trouble His Majesty. I will definitely clear the Imperial High Court and report it to His Majesty and His Majesty the Emperor.”
Baili Qingchen nodded in satisfaction. He felt, fishing and bait that he threw had hit the target. He just needs to wait until the culprit pops up. It was after this that there was no need for him to intervene anymore, as Chu Hao clearly understood the intent of his words.
After that, he brought the palace guard troops and Cui Kong left from the Imperial High Court. Chu Hao breathed a sigh of relief. With half an emotion told all his subordinates to listen well to his words.
There should be no traitors in the Imperial High Court, as it was the right hand of Emperor Baili in prosecuting the perpetrators of grave crimes.
“Your Majesty, are you sure those two little officials were the culprits? Why didn't His Majesty just arrest Chu Hao all of you? Didn't His Majesty suspect him?” cui Kong asked after they arrived outside the area of the Imperial High Court.
“Why is your brain still stupid? You think the culprit's gonna show up that easy?”
Cui Kong scratched his non-itchy head. Oh, he's not very good at guessing at King Changle's thoughts. Perhaps he should go to see the Empress Princess to ask if the woman knew the direction King Changle was thinking and what actions would be taken afterwards.
***
Liu Erniang was sipping his tea casually when his loyal servant came to report something. The confinement given to him by Emperor Baili did not necessarily make him become desperate and silent. Instead, he took advantage of this opportunity to move a step earlier.
Although unable to resist or refute when Emperor Baili scolded him for having given a rotten plan to Zhao Ping’er and threatened Empress Dowager Ming's life, Liu Erniang did not give up. Back then he had only cracked dozens of precious items while cowering Qingyi and King Changle.
After his anger subsided, he started to act calm and his mind went back to spinning. The situation was getting more unfavorable for him. So, he would use the last favor his father left behind before leaving the imperial city. With that help, he had a little hope.
“So, the Emperor told in secret that his prisoner escaped from prison?”
The waiter nodded. “King Changle also inspected the Imperial High Court today and arrested the two men.”
Liu Erniang grinned. The glass in his hand he turned slowly, his evil smile engraved and his sharp eyes filled with cunning. “It seems that the Emperor has started to trust his uncle. Do you think it's good or not?”
The waiter does not answer because this is a trap question. He let his master answer him himself. Liu Erniang small grin.
Emperor Baili, her husband was indeed like a small cat that easily bowed to people. Just because of some noble King Changle's actions, he had already started to believe it.
Liu Erniang obviously could not let it go. If Emperor Baili dropped all of his trust to King Changle, then the path he would pass in front would be extremely difficult. Liu Erniang had to act early immediately if he did not want himself to be complicated in the future.
“It would be very exciting if they doubted each other. Ah, has that person left?”
“Already, Mistress. The residence guard reported that he had left the imperial city late last night.”
Liu Erniang let out a long breath. He dislikes helping people the most, but since that person has something important and should not die, he is forced to help him.
He had also prepared another plan if at any point he was suspected. At least, he still had one scapegoat to use.
“Good. I hope his superiors know my buds and won't betray me.”
Liu Erniang was breathing slowly while holding his stomach.
