Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 419: Imperial Censor

Do you want to come back?

Qi Yun’s question was puzzling, but Li Qingmu and Long Yue understood its deeper meaning.

He meant, do you want to reclaim your identity? Return to the Royal Ancestral Sacrifice?

Actually, this question was subtly discussed by Qi Yun with Li Qingmu in the underground quiet room before.

At that time, Li Qingmu’s answer was that he didn’t want to chill his brother’s heart, saying that things were fine as they were.

Initially, Qi Yun didn’t understand the meaning behind these words, but seeing Qi Jingyu worry about him so much, he now understood.

He recalled everything Li Qingmu had done in the Capital City over the past two years. It seemed disorderly, but it was actually paving the way for Prince Lingjiang.

Qi Yun, being a heroic figure, could see through his youngest son’s thoughts.

He shook his head lightly, his expression somewhat desolate.

Unable to return to the Royal Ancestral Sacrifice, he could only call himself "Emperor" and "Your Majesty" for a lifetime...

Clearly they were father and son, but why couldn’t they acknowledge each other?

He gazed at him silently, and Li Qingmu, feeling guilty, quickly lowered his head.

No one knew how much time passed, but when Li Qingmu raised his head again, Qi Yun had already left.

Long Yue was blowing on a bowl of medicinal soup, and then, like coaxing a baby, she fed him the medicine. Li Qingmu grumbled, "Wife, I can drink it myself."

"You’ve been traveling for so many days, can’t you let me take care of you just this once?"

Long Yue looked at the man’s slightly pale face, annoyed.

Li Qingmu said, "Wife, you’re pregnant, you should take care of your health. These chores shouldn’t be done by you..."

"What chores? Taking care of my husband is a chore? Do you want other vixens to take care of you? Li Qingmu, you went out once and became spoiled, didn’t you, huh?"

Long Yue glared with wide eyes, her manner fierce, scaring Li Qingmu into shrinking his neck as he hurriedly said, "Wife, I was wrong..."

"Drink the medicine!"

"Oh..."

If outsiders saw this scene, they would surely be astonished. The resolute, deft, and unparalleled strategist Li Qingmu, who once trapped the remnants of Chen Country, appeared obedient like a quail in front of his wife...

This scene was truly unbearable to watch!

While Long Yue was at home peacefully nurturing her pregnancy, taking care of her proud husband, on the other side at the court.

Qi Yun remained high above, firmly seated on the Emperor’s throne, with the ministers below trembling.

A closer look showed that there were far fewer ministers now, many having voluntarily resigned. Since they chose the wrong side, they simply surrendered their power to protect their families.

Resigning was fortunate; some didn’t even have the chance to plead, directly imprisoned with their families, awaiting the Emperor’s judgment.

Most of those detained had some connection with the remnants of Chen Country, and Yulong Pavilion had long held evidence of their communications with Chen Country, but had remained silent until now.

Now, Qi Yun’s lengthy list was marked with red circles, each name destined to face family extermination.

Pang Wenzheng secretly glanced at the Emperor above, feeling a cold sweat streak down his back.

Luckily, Xue Mingzhu didn’t come that day; otherwise, had he intervened, it would have been total annihilation. It’s fortunate!

But Qi Yun’s hand still grasped many clues about his own faction, as well as evidence of their involvement in the rebellion. This thorough purge severely damaged his influence, and he would likely have to lie low for a time.

Nonetheless, remaining on this court means victory.

It’s frustrating! Just as success was within reach, Cao Yin and Prince Lingjiang’s armies unexpectedly attacked. After quelling the remnants of Chen Country, the allied forces moved northward, and it was unclear what negotiations took place for Daliang’s troops to withdraw.

Everything settled, Da Rong could only temporarily remain inactive.

"Through this incident, I saw many people’s true faces, who is loyal and who is treacherous, crystal clear! Prime Minister Cui devoted himself to the country, to the Emperor, and even at the cost of his entire clan. I am deeply comforted."

After speaking, Qi Yun looked at Pei Shangqing, his eyes showing disappointment.

Pei Shangqing adopted a child who turned out to be a Chen Country remnant; this can’t be blamed on him. But his performance in Qianlong Palace was disappointing.

Cui Yuanhe was willing to perish with the renegades for the Dazhou Dynasty, why couldn’t Pei Jinheng learn from him?

You are the Prime Minister!

"Pei Shangqing, for raising a Chen Country remnant and causing chaos, you should be stripped of your title, but considering your years as Prime Minister and your considerable contributions, you are hereby ordered to relinquish your position and be reassigned to a local office!"

Being reassigned locally means being transferred from Shengjing City to a local post; it’s a demotion, but compared to his misdeeds, it’s already quite merciful.

Pei Shangqing was stunned, thinking he was surely doomed, but unexpectedly the Emperor gave him a reprieve, leaving him indescribably grateful.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Next, Qi Yun turned to Cui Yuanhe, smiling: "Mr. Cui’s loyalty to the Emperor and nation, fearless of death, earns him a promotion to Prime Minister, and Lord Qi also receives a rank elevation. As for the Junior Prime Minister position... it’s postponed for now!"

The Emperor enjoys leaving some positions vacant, leaving the ministers helpless.

"Furthermore, in this suppression of the rebellious faction, Li Qingmu played an indispensable role, risking personal danger to lure the enemy, displaying immense courage; how many could possess such spirit?"

Qi Yun’s sharp gaze swept over the ministers, nodding slightly: "Therefore, I appoint him as Second Grade Imperial Censor, does anyone have objections?"

Uh!?

The hall fell silent!

Li Qingmu is only twenty now, right? A twenty-year-old Imperial Censor? Emperor, are you joking, is your heart too partial? 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Yet, at this moment, Qi Yun had just decisively handled the Chen Country remnants’ major case, his authority strong, and Li Qingmu indeed achieved great merit. No one dared to brush the tiger’s whiskers now, choosing to act as unassuming as quails.

Seeing the ministers below behaving calmly, Qi Yun felt pleased, and then proceeded with another round of rewarding contributions.

"Moreover, Prince Lingjiang was very decisive this time, deploying troops to help me eliminate the rebels. Hence, I summon him back to the Capital City this instant. Being constantly outside isn’t ideal."

Immediately, among the ministers, some people’s faces twitched fiercely.

This is a dangerous sign, that Prince Lingjiang may likely join the succession battle!

Recall that the Crown Prince performed poorly in Qianlong Palace previously, and now Prince Lingjiang is being called back to Shengjing, what does this indicate?

It suggests the Emperor has a mind for changing the Crown Prince!

In that moment, the ministers on the court all felt their scalps prickling. After resolving the remnants of Chen Country, a struggle for the Crown Prince’s position loomed?

Some ministers couldn’t help but step forward, saying this was inappropriate. A prince should guard his fiefdom, and arbitrarily coming to the Capital City could disrupt the court.

As a result, upon hearing this, Qi Yun became furious, feeling his imperial authority questioned, his decision challenged, leading the minister to be demoted in an unfortunate turn.

This official had good rapport on the political scene, but at this moment, no one dared speak out on his behalf, as the ministers were all intimidated by the warning example, unwilling to make a sound.