AWB Chapter 208 Promotion!
Chapter 208 Promotion!
Once the cause is known, the process and result are easy to deduce.
The emperor's brother-in-law immediately realized that the emperor had no intention of punishing Su Yun at all.
Putting him in jail is nothing more than a diversionary tactic and a way to protect him!
The emperor's brother-in-law turned around, somewhat surprised, and couldn't help but pinch Su Yun's cheek: "Good lad, you really know how to cause trouble!"
Su Yun was in pain from being pinched, so she covered her face and refused to let go.
The emperor's brother-in-law laughed heartily: "But don't worry, with me here, no one dares to touch you!"
"Your Majesty, if it's inconvenient for you to take action, it's convenient for me!"
"Tell me who it is, and I'll handle it!"
Emperor Qian glanced at him. When there's trouble, it's the Emperor; when there's no trouble, it's His Majesty. He really plays the game of changing faces.
Snapped.
Emperor Qian put down his book, stood up, stretched, and exuded an aura of nobility and majesty.
He said in a deep voice, "They're all minor characters, not important."
The assassins and spies captured by the Embroidered Uniform Guard came from various small sects.
These people were meant to be sacrificed, so Emperor Qian naturally did them a favor and wiped out these sects.
Su Yun has had quite a few consorts, the most recent of whom is his own daughter, the Eighth Princess who cooperated with Jieyuan Mansion but then betrayed it.
After the incident in Cheng'an County, the Crown Prince immediately gathered all the intelligence and sent it to the capital.
By the time Xiao Erke returned to the capital, Emperor Qian already knew the whole story and there was no need to embellish it.
They were just using this as an excuse to protect Su Yunxian.
The Ministry of Justice prison was a bit dirty, but it was also a place where officialdom was concentrated and the nation's destiny was strong.
Emperor Qian believed that this place was much safer than the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence.
To make the performance more convincing, they even used another reason to have Xiao Erke and his teacher interrogate them.
However... this hurdle has caused quite a stir.
One by one, people came to plead for mercy and make accusations, disturbing the peace of Emperor Qian.
Now even the emperor's brother-in-law has come to interrogate him; he can no longer keep up the pretense.
Su Yuncai was imprisoned for less than a day before he was to be released.
Emperor Qian, with his hands behind his back, glanced at Dai Zui and said, "I told you to go and invite them over, what did you do?"
Dai Zui shuddered. The original words were "please," but the emperor's "please" was completely different from those outside!
Moreover, they were taken to the Ministry of Justice's prison, which is just a better way of saying "detained"!
I just wanted to build a good relationship with the new top scorer, so what's wrong with being a little rude?
Dai Zui kowtowed repeatedly: "Your Majesty, I..."
Emperor Qian refused to listen and ordered: "Kill him with a beating."
Dai Zui's eyes widened, and his whole body trembled: "Your Majesty, I... I am utterly loyal to you, and have no other intentions!"
"Your Majesty, spare my life! I know my crime, I deserve to die a thousand deaths!"
His men, expressionless, dragged the former commander out.
Soon, the dull sound of a stick being struck came from outside.
High-level cultivators possess powerful vitality, but this is the imperial palace, where official laws are extremely strict.
With equally advanced magical artifacts, suppressing and killing people is as simple as it gets.
Jun Youlan's face was ashen, and he trembled like a leaf.
Dai Zui stood on the wrong side and slightly abused his power, and was beaten to death on the spot.
Could I be next?
The emperor's brother-in-law was very satisfied with the result, finally relieved, and laughed heartily: "Good, that's more like it."
"Boy, what crime have you committed?"
Su Yun stammered, "I... plotted to murder the imperial heir?"
That statement is way beyond the scope of the curriculum; it even fried the CPU of the emperor's brother-in-law.
He hesitated for a long time before asking, "Plotting to murder the imperial heir? You? Who can you kill?"
What level of cultivation does this kid have... Hmm, he's already at the second realm? That's pretty fast.
With only the strength of the second realm, those imperial heirs could kill him with a single sneeze.
In this situation, who can be killed?
Su Yun looked at the Imperial Brother-in-Law strangely, "You and I have both killed before..."
To verify the effects of the Resurrection Feather, they instantly killed the Emperor's brother-in-law.
The resurrection was so fast that it was as if he hadn't died at all, and his injuries were even healed.
However, that's because the emperor's brother-in-law lost his cultivation due to injury, so the cost of resurrection was low.
If you use it now, the cooldown period for the magic item will be longer.
Emperor Qian sighed: "He shattered Ke'er's soul."
He didn't want to tell the Emperor's brother-in-law about this.
As a grandfather, it's still heartbreaking to see the Emperor's brother-in-law suffer a back injury.
Of course, Emperor Qian himself felt sorry for her, after all, she was his own daughter.
But he was also the emperor, so naturally he had to make choices.
An ambitious heir who colludes with external forces and uses every means to strengthen himself is acceptable.
An emperor doesn't need to be morally upright; as long as he has power, everything else is secondary.
Since the Eighth Princess failed, it means that her strength is not yet enough to support her ambition.
A royal heir and a lucky star with seemingly limitless potential.
Emperor Qian knew who to choose.
Moreover, since the Eighth Princess made the first move, she has no one to blame but herself for losing.
Upon hearing this, the emperor's brother-in-law indeed felt a pang of sympathy.
No matter how these children become as adults.
In the hearts of the older generation, they will always remember the innocent and pure appearance of their youth.
After understanding the general situation, the emperor's brother-in-law sighed: "Ke'er... well, if I had kept a closer eye on her, she wouldn't have acted so ruthlessly."
"I'm afraid your mother... I'm afraid it will be difficult to explain to the Empress Dowager."
Emperor Qian remained silent.
Men are generally more magnanimous, and besides, the Eighth Princess is still alive, just soulless, which is acceptable.
But given the Empress Dowager's protective nature, she might not be so easy to talk to.
If she blames them, the uncle and nephew will be caught in the middle, which will be difficult to handle.
Emperor Qian wouldn't let it go so easily just because of this.
Xiao Erke's mouth dropped open; he had never expected this outcome.
"To murder a royal heir is considered a minor offense?"
Emperor Qian's daughter had her soul taken away, and he only felt a little grief before accepting it?
Guan Suyun, was it just to protect him?
What's so special about this kid that he's attracted so much attention?
The emperor's brother-in-law said, "Never mind, I'll go and check on the Empress Dowager later."
"Wait a minute, Your Majesty, why are you being so considerate?"
"Is there something else going on in between?"
He realized that Su Yun had not only healed him, but also helped the Marquis of Zhenyuan achieve military merits.
These things are far too minor compared to murdering the imperial heir.
As expected, Emperor Qian spoke up: "He has found the Emperor's Tomb and the Emperor's Lotus."
Then, I briefly explained what I could say.
The emperor's brother-in-law's eyes widened: "Emperor? Not the Emperor of Emperors, but the Emperor of Great Emperors?"
He was a little bewildered.
The reason for calling someone an emperor is naturally to correspond to the absolute supreme ruler of that era, who was the only one!
Every Great Emperor is the sole ruler of the Heavenly Origin Realm.
Its overwhelming strength was enough to suppress an era.
Whether it's building an immense empire, treating all living beings as worthless weeds, or pioneering a unique and unconventional path.
Every emperor is unreasonably strong, surpassing all others in sublimity and greatness.
Over countless eras, the number of imperial relics left behind in the Heavenly Origin Realm is extremely limited.
Every discovery has the potential to give rise to a new emperor who will once again rule an era.
And now, this kid has actually found two places?
Emperor Qian nodded: "It's the one you're thinking of."
He was also shocked that there were two imperial ruins within the Great Qian territory!
One of the stones was carved into the stone and disappeared when the ruins were discovered, but the imperial treasure inside had already been obtained.
The other one, which nearly caused widespread destruction, was also thanks to this child, who discovered the solution and the source of the Imperial Treasure.
To turn a crisis into a tremendous opportunity.
After a long pause to process it, the emperor's brother-in-law gave a bitter laugh: "No wonder, this achievement is nothing but the destruction of one's family and the death of one's relatives... Bah, bah, bah, what am I saying?"
"I would be willing to become a saint and emperor if it could give me this achievement."
"No wonder you wanted to protect him, this kid..."
He patted Su Yun on the shoulder and said affectionately, "You're a lucky star!"
Xiao Erke and Jun Youlan were both stunned by this explosive news.
"Imperial Treasure?"
"He found out?"
When people talk about emperors now, they're referring to the emperors of the past. Who would consider the real emperors?
In the entire Tianyuan Realm, there are probably only a handful of semi-emperors.
Such mysterious and noble beings should only exist in legends and ancient books, how could they possibly appear in the human world!
It's impossible for the Jade Emperor to actually appear in front of you while you're talking about him.
Jun Youlan smiled bitterly: "This is really the end..."
So it turns out that Emperor Qian sent him to interrogate her, just to make the whole thing a proper performance.
Even if a genius who can discover an imperial treasure is completely useless, just for that kind of incredible luck, no one in the world would be willing to kill him!
Jun Youlan also realized that such secrets were not something he could possibly know.
If he knew that Su Yun had not only discovered the Imperial Treasure, but also captured an Emperor and destroyed a large number of his subordinates, what would he think?
Jun Youlan couldn't help but think that if he hadn't considered Xiao Erke back then, because he hadn't considered targeting the other families.
If we simply do our duty and handle cases in accordance with the law, will things change?
Who would have thought that such a big thing would happen to a child!
Boom!
Jun Youlan immediately knelt down: "Your Majesty, this humble subject... has disappointed you!"
"Your Majesty, I deserve to die!"
Xiao Erke's face turned ashen, and he knelt down with a thud: "This student... also deserves to die!"
He couldn't think of any other reason why he could escape this predicament.
The emperor didn't even try to hide it; by making his intentions clear, wasn't he implying that he wanted to be executed?
Could they possibly be reused?
The emperor's brother-in-law glanced at it, showing no interest in such a trivial matter, and then cupped his hands in greeting: "Your Majesty, I shall take my leave."
Emperor Qian said, "Wait a moment."
The emperor's brother-in-law was puzzled, but he still stopped.
Emperor Qian paused for a moment before speaking: "Lord Jun, Scholar Xiao, please rise."
Xiao Erke was puzzled. How did he manage to stand up?
Jun Youlan was also puzzled, but having been in officialdom for a long time, he could understand the meaning behind the words.
He immediately became agitated and stood up abruptly: "Get up quickly, stand properly, and listen to His Majesty's instructions!"
Xiao Erke was even more bewildered, standing there, not knowing what he was about to face.
Emperor Qian walked around half a circle with his hands behind his back.
He glanced at Su Yun first, then looked at Jun Youlan: "Lord Jun, your eyesight is failing."
"I almost wrongly accused someone and did something wrong."
If it had been a day earlier, Jun Youlan would have been trembling with fear.
The emperor said you're old, so you'd better really be old and retire to your hometown!
But now, Jun Youlan became excited.
Why do people say they're old after making a mistake? It's because they've become muddle-headed and made a mistake.
If an elderly person does something wrong, should they be unfairly criticized?
This is an attempt to lift the burden high and then let it fall gently, in order to lessen one's own guilt!
Jun Youlan quickly lowered his head: "Yes, Your Majesty, my eyesight is failing... I am getting old!"
"Your Majesty, I do not wish to be a burden on the court any longer. I beg Your Majesty to allow me to retire to my hometown!"
The best outcome is to withdraw now.
Jun Youlan was extremely unwilling to take off his official robes, but for the sake of his entire family's lives, he still had to accept the emperor's punishment.
The fact that he almost suppressed a chosen one of great destiny who discovered the imperial treasure, instead of killing him on the spot to vent his anger, can only be described as Emperor Qian still remembering a favor.
Emperor Qian nodded: "Hmm, considering that you discovered a prodigy for the court before your eyesight deteriorated."
"I'm sure."
Jun Youlan took a deep breath, suppressed a sigh, and patted Xiao Erke: "Xiao Erke, from now on you must serve the court wholeheartedly."
"Never be like your teacher, with failing eyesight, and do something foolish!"
Xiao Erke was still in a daze, but he quickly expressed his gratitude.
Emperor Qian said, "New top scholar, I have read your essay, and it is indeed excellent."
"You have also gained experience in Cheng'an County. Grand Tutor Mu has already sent a report on the specifics."
"Now, I'm offering you a position in the imperial court. Are you willing?"
Xiao Erke felt like he was dreaming. One second he was worried about being punished, and the next he was about to enter the court as an official.
The emperor promoted him?
The emperor's brother-in-law frowned, but still didn't say anything.
Jun Youlan sighed inwardly, but still breathed a sigh of relief.
He made a mistake, but thanks to his students, he managed to escape punishment.
Emperor Qian was not stupid. Between a brainwashed imperial heir and a person with extraordinary luck, it was obvious who should be chosen.
Even a great talent capable of writing the timeless masterpiece "Governing the People" was slightly favored by him.
He demoted himself to his home to appease the Marquis of Zhenyuan's anger.
But they used the teacher's punishment as a reason to keep Xiao Erke.
Emperor Qian looked at Xiao Erke with an expressionless expression, but he already knew what was going on in his mind.
This person is very talented; otherwise, he would not have been able to write "A Treatise on Governing the People".
This is impossible to cheat on, because no one in the Great Qian Dynasty could write such a magnificent piece that could affect the fate of the nation and the literary spirit.
However, Xiao Erke also has many flaws in his personality, making him quite an unlikable person.
The entire process was recorded and scored by Grand Tutor Mu of Cheng'an County, which Emperor Qian naturally knew about.
The reason for imprisoning Su Yun this time is twofold: firstly, to respond to the murder of the imperial heir and to restore the royal family's reputation.
Secondly, to protect Su Yun from attack right under their noses.
Thirdly, it was to ease the tension between the Su family and the Xiao family.
The Emperor's brother-in-law had previously confiscated the Xiao family's property, so Xiao Erke must have harbored resentment.
This time, locking Su Yun up was also to give this talented person some face and to vent some anger.
Promoting them together later would avoid being too rigid.
Unexpectedly, Su Yun did nothing the whole time, watching it like a circus performance, with one act ending and another beginning.
Xiao Erke used all his strength, but was completely overwhelmed by the connections Su Yun had.
As the eldest brother, he didn't think about easing tensions.
In Emperor Qian's heart, he could only give him a low score.
However... the score for "Governing the People" is just too high.
Even after being mixed with countless low scores, Xiao Erke still managed to get a passing grade.
Since that's the case, Emperor Qian still couldn't give up on such a talented person, so he allowed him to enter the court as an official.
Xiao Erke suddenly knelt down: "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!"
Emperor Qian nodded in approval: "Do you have any requests? I grant them all today!"
Xiao Erke said decisively, "My family members have been imprisoned in the county jail because of a misunderstanding."
"Please, Your Majesty, grant them permission to be released!"
Emperor Qian was satisfied with this answer; at least he was a filial son.
He said, "Granted."
The Emperor's brother-in-law frowned: "Your Majesty!"