CHAPTER 256: CHAPTER 256: INTERESTING, TRULY INTERESTING!

Early the next morning, in the court, countless memorials impeaching Li Qingmu for his arrogance and disregard for human life poured in like a violent storm.

Many people joined forces, demanding to punish this villain and uphold the nation’s discipline!

"Your Majesty, this person, being punished by you, harbors resentment, thus committing crimes. It is really detestable and should be dealt with sternly!"

"Your Majesty, this rogue is fierce and disregards the law, committing all evils; he should be exiled!"

"Your Majesty, he should be beheaded to warn others!"

"..."

The ministers took their ceremonial tablets and stepped forward to impeach Li Qingmu, with each punishment more severe than the last, ultimately calling for execution.

"Your Majesty!" Pang Wenzheng stepped forward, looking grief-stricken, "Although this person is my son-in-law, his behavior is too arrogant, too rampant, and even harbors dissatisfaction towards Your Majesty. I feel guilty, this person should be killed!"

After saying this, a cold glint flashed in Pang Wenzheng’s eyes.

Yue’er, it’s not my intention to target you and your husband, but since you are irreconcilable with me as your father, don’t blame me for being unfeeling!

How much Long Yue loves this man, Pang Wenzheng knows, but so what? This daughter was never his favorite, and now she hates him deeply. Making some sacrifices for the empire’s future is too easy.

Pang Wenzheng’s involvement intensified the court’s atmosphere, leading more ministers to impeach Li Qingmu and push him towards death!

At this moment, a figure stepped forward with a ceremonial tablet, filled with righteous indignation, saying, "Your Majesty, this rogue is truly excessive. I believe he should be dragged to the court, questioned why he did this? Is it because he disagrees with the Holy Emperor’s decision for him to recuperate at home? If so, he should be flogged in the court and flogged to death in public!"

This person spoke even more harshly than others; killing by flogging in the court was enough to intimidate other restless ministers.

Many people cast respectful glances at that person.

"Minister Cai’s idea is truly good! That’s precisely what should be done!"

"Indeed, flogging in court will deter the malicious ones!"

Minister Cai, who had just been promoted to Minister of Revenue, was Cai Xiu. Yesterday, Miss Shi Qin visited him, giving him a statement, which he found strange.

Why give Li Qingmu a knife, despite him being a person of the prince? But now, he understood.

This was a roundabout rescue.

As long as Li Qingmu ascends to the court, with his sharp tongue, he would definitely turn the situation around!

Presently, the court echoed with calls for his punishment, and his absence was a disadvantage; who knew what the truth was?

The court ministers didn’t know Cai Xiu’s mind; they all praised his good idea, except for Pang Wenzheng, whose face turned slightly cold.

This Cai Xiu is truly a newcomer, knowing nothing and not having seen how sharp that brat’s argument is; with just a few words, he could turn dead things into living ones. Can you guarantee that once he’s on court, he won’t overturn black and white?

"Your Majesty, isn’t this move inappropriate? This person now has such a bad record, letting him into the court would be an insult!"

Pang Wenzheng never personally got involved, but now he couldn’t hold back.

Now was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; if Li Qingmu were eliminated, then a small stumbling block hindering his grand plans would disappear, promising a smooth path ahead of him.

He is someone poised for great things, and being targeted by a small pest would make him uncomfortable.

Then, Prime Minister Pei stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, this Li Qingmu has always been brutal and bloodthirsty, as evidenced by the Xinan Battlefield. I think there’s no need for a court debate; he should just be executed on the spot!"

Prime Minister Pei, Dazhou Country’s first prime minister, finally acted.

Previously at the grand wedding, Long Yue had acted against Pang Shuangyue, and later, during the spring hunt, disfigured her face—each incident slapped Pei’s face!

Pei had long wanted to deal with Li Qingmu but had to consider the court’s dignity, the Emperor’s dignity, and his own. Acting directly wasn’t appropriate, but now he saw a perfect opportunity!

"Moreover, I also heard that this person frequents brothels, leading a disorderly life. Upon learning this, I feel ashamed to share the court with him..."

Pei looked distressed, as if he wished to take the knife and cut that boy immediately.

Pang Wenzheng hastily soothed, "Prime Minister Pei, please calm your anger! The Holy Emperor is wise and mighty, and will surely deliver the most just resolution!"

Pang Wenzheng was in great spirits—even the Prime Minister had stepped in; that brat Li Qingmu was doomed, haha!

Qi Yun looked at the ministers, face impassive, causing the Great Hall to quiet down significantly.

"Does anyone else have anything to say?"

Qi Yun glanced around, curious about others’ reactions.

"I concur!"

"I concur!"

"..."

Numerous ministers concurred, and when it reached Vice Prime Minister Cui Yuanhe, he expressed his fury, "I concur!"

"Good, since all ministers concur, then this..."

"Report, Your Majesty, there’s news from the Capital Governor Mansion!"

Just as Qi Yun was about to make a decision, a little eunuch suddenly ran in and knelt in the Great Hall.

"We are currently adjudicating the case of Li Qingmu’s violent offenses. Other matters should wait!"

One official sternly reprimanded.

The little eunuch looked up, somewhat frightened, at Qi Yun: "Your Majesty, this matter was caused by Imperial Censor Li."

"Oh? What is it?"

Qi Yun genuinely felt all the unanimous opinions were dull. This emperor was like that, with a rebellious streak, always liking some excitement.

Since there’s other news, he thought, it might as well be said.

"Your Majesty, a woman came to the Capital Governor Mansion, accusing the villager Wang Dazhi from West Suburb Ye Xia Village of setting fire to their farmland..."

"Bold, such a trivial matter, brought to the court. Do you think our court is a marketplace, allowing you to mess around?"

One courtier angrily rebuked the little eunuch, scaring him nearly half to death.

"My Lord... this servant... this servant dare not offend..."

"Let him continue!"

Qi Yun, dissatisfied, glared at the reprimanding courtier and permitted the little eunuch to continue.

The little eunuch said, "Your Majesty, such a matter usually shouldn’t be brought to court, but the person who reported it is a Sixth-rank Imperial Decree Lady, Li Pangshi, and the accused is the victim discovered by the Inspection Department yesterday... The Capital Governor felt it troublesome and thus ordered someone to report."

Qi Yun, who had been lazily leaning on the emperor’s throne, suddenly sat up straight, invigorated by the little eunuch’s words.

Just knew that boy wouldn’t easily submit—haha, and now he’s making his move?

Interesting, very interesting indeed!

He looked around the full assembly of civil and military officials, a playful smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. Today was destined to be a grand spectacle!