The Love Imagination System

Section 60: Impeachment

“Prime Minister, step back from your position.”

The prime minister was struck by lightning in the morning when he heard the words of Emperor Baili. The court meeting had not yet begun, he had not even reached the hall. But, Emperor Baili instead gave him a very unexpected surprise. To his surprise, the prime minister did not know what to react to.

“What did Your Majesty just say?” tanyanya wasn't sure.

“Do I have to repeat my words?”

The prime minister shut his mouth for a moment. The greatness of Emperor Baili left him at a loss for words in some situations. He stared at the emperor figure standing on his back in the palace garden, trying to guess what Emperor Baili was thinking at the moment.

The sun has not yet fully risen, but the prime minister is already sultry. Hot, his heart was hot. The prime minister wanted to call the imperial physician and have him examine Emperor Baili, just in case he was ill until his brain was troubled. Strange, yesterday was fine.

“But, why? Can Your Majesty tell me the reason?”

Emperor Baili let out a rather long sigh. That thing sounded very tired. The emperor did not sleep all night, thinking of the punishment he should give the prime minister for this very fatal mistake.

The Emperor could not close his eyes for a moment whenever he remembered that he had to give an answer to King Changle this morning as well, or that his future was at stake.

He felt heavy, but he was helpless. Perhaps, this could also be an opportunity to suppress the already overgrown influence of the prime minister.

So big, the person even likes to make his own decisions and often make Emperor Baili angry. He thought it might be good if the prime minister resigned even though it was not yet time to retire.

“You still dare to ask?” the Emperor Baili.

“Try to reflect carefully on what mistake you have made until I have to dethrone you from your position!”

The prime minister acts like a fool. His brain spun rapidly, then within seconds he discovered the only possibility that made Emperor Baili angry and told him to step down from his position. Right, that illegal immigrant! King Changle must have reported everything to Emperor Baili before the prime minister met him! Shit, he lost fast and now can't explain!

“You didn't just collude with black market lords, even help him smuggle southerners! You even asked Princess Consort Changle to persuade my uncle to let them go! Prime Minister, do you know your mistake?!”

The anger of Emperor Baili like this inevitably brought the prime minister to his knees. Not only him, even the servants and eunuchs were affected and kneeled behind him. If the emperor's anger did not subside as well, they could lose their lives today!

“Your Majesty, forgive this office of yours. Princess Consort Changle set me up! Please Your Majesty investigate it clearly!” please prime minister. He did not accept if he had to retreat at this time.

“You still dare to quibble? Do you know, who told uncle to investigate this case?”

The prime minister immediately turned his back. At first he thought the investigation was the idea of King Changle himself. But, he really did not expect that Emperor Baili himself ordered it. The prime minister thinks he's very clever, but he's actually very stupid and careless! This time, he lost!

There seems to be no way back. Wang Yiyuan had already been captured and imprisoned in an imperial prison whose guard was extremely strict. If the prime minister wanted to kill him and Wang Yiyuan died, it would only verify that he was indeed involved and wanted to hands off.

In his house there were also several transaction books between him and Wang Yiyuan. Moreover, the evidence that was stronger than that had already been handed over to King Changle to Emperor Baili.

If the prime minister insists on opposing him, he's just looking to die. The crime of smuggling strangers or helping them enter is tantamount to treason and must be put to death. Emperor Baili had no intention of executing him and only asked him to resign from the position of Prime Minister Bingyue. That includes a huge forgiveness.

But, if he retreated, wouldn't it all be over? All the power that he had achieved with decades of hard work would simply come off. If he suddenly retreated, how would others look at him?

The future of the Liu Family would also be threatened, especially after everyone knew that the prime minister's residence was always at odds with King Changle's mansion.

“I have tolerated you many times, but you are so ignorant. Uncle said that he could have forgotten the incident related to the attempted murder incident from the Litao Pavilion that you arranged. But if you still do not realize your mistake and bear it, not only me, but the entire Bingyue will be threatened! You know how horrible uncle is if he's already angry?”

Emperor Baili paused his words.

“Your Majesty, I-”

“You want to step down or I will drag you to the high court?”

The prime minister is languid. His office robe that was originally fluttering in the wind, was now like withering along with his spirit. He breathed many times. Really, he had not expected Emperor Baili to be this firm to him.

He thought, Emperor Baili is still his disciple who can still be controlled. The bird he had raised all this time had dared to flap its wings freely, flying regardless of the person who had taught him.

The words of Emperor Baili, firmly without rebuttal. His will as the new emperor appeared when he faced a situation like this. Emperor Baili turned around, staring at the prime minister kneeling on the ground since half an hour ago.

The prime minister bowed, all his arrogance and arrogance seemed to disappear with just a single sentence from Emperor Baili. Ended, is it all really over?

“In exchange, I will fulfill my promise to allow your daughter to enter the palace,” Emperor Baili said.

Hearing that, the prime minister's face slowly lifted. He still had a glimmer of light in the midst of the sudden darkness.

“This servant of yours received orders,” said the prime minister, then he kowtowed at the feet of Emperor Baili.

On that very day, in the great and magnificent court hall, Emperor Baili had the prime minister resign from his position before all ministers. The sudden decision left everyone shocked and confused to react.

Some are happy, some are not, some are wondering. During this time the prime minister had a very strong position and always won from his political opponents, except against King Changle.

They questioned this unexpected decision of the emperor. Wasn't the prime minister his teacher and the best minister by his side? Why did Emperor Baili suddenly want to impeach him? Could it be, could it be that the emperor already felt great and did not want to be supported again by the prime minister?

But they did not even dare to reveal it. Speculation can only be harbored in the heart. Some high ministers did ask, but Emperor Baili silenced them with a very rhetorical answer. Many are not happy with that decision. In addition, the prime minister was silent and did not speak a word.

In addition to the impeachment, Emperor Baili also informed that the prime minister would officially be impeached after his youngest daughter, Liu Erniang, entered the palace. After that, then the prime minister would completely lose his position in the imperial court forever. He had to return home and was forbidden to go to the imperial city without official permission from the government.

Isn't that the same as exile?

The high ministers finally understood one thing: Emperor Baili is really punishing the prime minister! It's just how it's done so elegantly and honorably. At this conclusion, they are increasingly convinced that the prime minister has really made a big mistake.

 “Never think of playing with fire behind me. I have no intention of seeking a replacement for Prime Minister Liu. Since the position of prime minister is vacant, then I will appoint Second Uncle, King Changle, as the Emperor's Regent and State Supervisor. Uncle, are you going to obey my orders?” emperor Baili said after the situation was under control.

Baili Qingchen took a step forward. He then lowered his head and said, “Your Majesty, the duty of the State Supervisor, I can accept. But regarding the Guardian Emperor, I cannot accept it.”

“Why?” ask Emperor Baili.

“Yang Mulia can already run her own government. It's not fair that there's still an Emperor Regent. Besides, I am also not interested in this position,” replied Baili Qingchen.

The answer was at once a statement confirming that King Changle, Baili Qingchen, had no interest in the throne at all. Being the Regent of the Emperor is the same as being the ruler who controls the throne, like an evil queen mother who makes her son a puppet emperor.

Baili Qingchen had never had a thought that far. He still survives here only because of his responsibilities as an uncle and also the younger brother of the previous emperor, as well as his responsibilities as the only prince of his father who is still in Bingyue. He didn't care what people thought of him, he just wanted to accompany his nephew to govern well.

That'sthat's all. There's nothing else.

“Then it is up to you,” said Emperor Baili.

He was satisfied with his uncle's reply. All his doubts gradually disappeared, but that did not mean he was not vigilant. He has already lost a prime minister, and the days ahead are uncertain. Either stay calm, or change as the situation progresses.