Fake Eunuch: Discovering the Emperor is a Woman!-Chapter 224 - 222: The Uneasy Officials (Nineteenth Update)

Chapter 224: Chapter 222: The Uneasy Officials (Nineteenth Update)

Originally, I had a good set of cards in my hand, but this guy smashed them into a mess.

One could say that this guy has ruined everything.

If it weren’t for his shenanigans, Lin Yi would probably be a convicted prisoner by now.

Even if not, he would have found himself at a loss for words at this point.

But what’s worse is that this Ma Zhou’s handling of things is truly detrimental.

Not only do his words drag me into this mess, but they also turn the entire situation into a passive one.

To the extent that I don’t even know how to respond.

However, now that Wang Kui has been brought here, caught between a rock and a hard place, I cannot just stand by and watch.

Because there’s one thing unknown to others: Wang Kui is the blood brother of my wife, effectively making him my brother-in-law.

If I allow him to suffer today, I’m afraid I’ll have to face dire consequences when I get home.

It’s for this reason that at this moment the Imperial Censor stands there, bowing his head and frantically thinking.

He’s wondering how to deal with this situation, how to overcome this embarrassment.

However, just at that moment, Lin Yi, who had been watching with cold eyes, suddenly spoke:

"Hehe, it seems that the entire Imperial Censorate holds quite an issue with me.

Now is the perfect time for me to give my take on the matter.

First, as I’ve said earlier, the trade of colored glaze is not for just anyone. Therefore, the notion of competing with the people for profits is non-existent.

Secondly, those traders around the lake cannot be counted as the citizens of You Country, so their business cannot be considered true commerce.

Thus, there is no fault in competing with them.

Furthermore, regarding the second part of my previous statement—’the great do not compete with the insignificant for profit.’

That is to say, not only are no citizens involved in the colored glaze business, but the prices are also extremely high. The business I conduct is not intended for the average citizen.

Thus, the argument of competing with the people for profits is even less valid!

I sell colored glaze to the nobility and the wealthy.

What has this to do with the common people?

Members of the Imperial Censorate, are you satisfied with my explanation?"

With these rhetorical questions, these explanations, the Imperial Censors closed their mouths and all looked down at the tips of their own shoes.

Indeed, just like Lin Yi said, what could they say in response? They simply had no retort.

Absolutely speechless.

They couldn’t pick out any faults at all.

Yet just when they thought that today’s affair could only end here,

believing it was impossible to take down Lin Yi,

they did not expect that Lin Yi would not let them off the hook.

Lin Yi, standing on the stage, suddenly turned to the young Emperor, gave a bow,

then, bending down, he took a scroll out of his sleeve and lifted it high, handing it to the young Emperor.

With everyone watching, he said aloud:

"Your Majesty, I also have a petition to present."

This unexpected move left everyone bewildered.

Everyone looked at Lin Yi, not knowing what he was up to,

wondering what potion he was selling in his gourd.

The members of the Imperial Censorate had presented their petition, but what was this eunuch doing getting involved?

Could it be that he intended to accuse the Imperial Censorate in turn?

As this thought emerged, everyone began to feel it was quite possible.

Perhaps that man really intended to turn around and lodge a complaint against the Imperial Censorate.

But they couldn’t figure out what means Lin Yi could possibly have to accuse the Imperial Censorate.

After all, while the words spoken by the Imperial Censors were a bit extreme and targeted at him,

the fact remains that they are Imperial Censors, whose words are without sin and require no legal responsibility.

Of course, this does not include uttering the kind of treasonous remarks like Ma Zhou did.

As such, even if Lin Yi made a counteraccusation that they slandered him, it would be to no avail.

After all, the Imperial Censors’ job is to report on rumors and speculation; would they hold on to information they know without reporting it?

At this time, the young Emperor also looked puzzledly at Lin Yi.

Clearly, Lin Yi hadn’t discussed this scene with him previously.

Seeing the Emperor’s inquiring gaze, Lin Yi could not help but force a wry smile.

It wasn’t that he was hiding anything; he genuinely hadn’t anticipated this level of difficulty from the Imperial Censors today.

His decision to present the item now was not previously planned but a spur-of-the-moment idea.

Yet observing Lin Yi’s expression, the young Emperor had no choice but to frown and accept the scroll,

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The scroll did not contain any petitions; it recorded yesterday’s sales of colored glaze.

Upon seeing this, the young Emperor became somewhat puzzled.

He now didn’t know how to proceed.

Was Lin Yi going to make these figures public?

But if the Civil and Military Officials became aware, it would undoubtedly cause considerable trouble.

However, the young Emperor was quick-witted. After reviewing those figures, she promptly closed the scroll and with a slam, smashed it down on the Imperial Table in front of her.

Then, looking at Lin Yi with angry eyes, she spoke:

"Humph, these people are utterly lawless!

To think they would do something like this!

Little Lin, tell them what’s written on this petition.

I want them to hear just how lawless they can be!"

It must be said, the young Emperor’s performance impressed Lin Yi so much that he inwardly gave her a thumbs up.

The girl had obviously not understood his intent, yet this did not impede her from playing her part.

The young Emperor might not have grasped it, but she could completely toss the topic over to him.

Throw the issue directly onto his shoulders, letting him take the lead.

Yet the words spoken by the young Emperor, being catch-all phrases, allowed Lin Yi to seamlessly follow up no matter which direction the topic went.

However, to the Civil and Military Officials listening, the words took on a different flavor,

and their hearts began to fill with mounting unease.

What did the Emperor mean?

What exactly was written in that petition?

From the Emperor’s earlier remarks, it seemed as if everyone present was implicated.

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