The Prime Minister Seduced Me to have Babies!-Chapter 685: Hitting the Emperor Where It Hurts
Jiang Youzhi knew very well that accusing Yan Beichen of corruption and bribery wouldn’t bring him down, nor would accusing him of oppressing the people or forcibly seizing women. None of these touched the emperor’s fundamental interests.
Therefore, the evidence he fabricated all pointed to rebellion.
Even what Imperial Censor Liu said was directed by Jiang Youzhi beforehand, all revolving around one theme—rebellion!
He had to hit the emperor where it hurt!
Imperial Censor Liu knelt on the ground, "I have also heard that there are many things in the Yan Mansion that exceed the proper limits. The emperor sleeps on a wooden bed, but Mr. Yan sleeps on an ivory bed. It is said that his house is even more lavish than the emperor’s house."
"I have heard rumors that the Yan family father and son are fiercely ambitious, and they want—to usurp the throne! They say even the Dragon Robe is ready, just waiting for the right moment to launch their plan."
The emperor forcefully overturned the chessboard on the ground, sprang to his feet, and shouted angrily, "I have been very lenient with them, never imagined it would only fuel their ambition."
Jiang Zhongxing quickly got up and stood to the side.
Imperial Censor Liu banged his head against the ground, "I implore the emperor to thoroughly investigate this matter! Otherwise, the kingdom is in danger!"
The emperor paced the room like an agitated lion, several eunuchs worriedly watching, fearing the emperor might step on the chess pieces and fall, yet they dared not move, lest they trigger the emperor’s anger.
But precisely what they feared came to pass; blinded by rage, the emperor didn’t notice what was under his feet and stepped on a chess piece, falling backward.
Jiang Zhongxing used Qinggong, swiftly reached behind the emperor, and caught him.
In the moment the emperor lost his balance, a thought flashed through his mind: falling now is too inauspicious, suggesting a bad omen for himself.
Yet, Jiang Zhongxing caught him, and while he was relieved at not falling, he silently wondered if this meant Zhongxing was his lucky star.
The emperor straightened up with Jiang Zhongxing’s support and solemnly said, "Zhongxing, you are my own nephew and the person I trust most."
"You must immediately lead the troops to surround the Yan Mansion and conduct a thorough search. I want to see how ambitious they truly are!"
The emperor was no fool; he knew very well many court officials were aligned with Grandmaster Yan and his son.
In the past, he enjoyed watching the faction of Grandmaster Yan and the faction of Chief Minister Wang squabble in court, a method of balance he employed as a ruler.
Once action was taken, it must be backed by concrete evidence; otherwise, a retaliation from Grandmaster Yan’s faction would be troublesome.
Jiang Zhongxing nodded, "Rest assured, Your Majesty, I will immediately take people to search the Yan Mansion."
He hesitated for a moment, "In case Grandmaster Yan and Mr. Yan seek an audience with the emperor······"
The emperor waved his hand heavily, "I won’t see them!"
"Should you find solid evidence, you may arrest Grandmaster Yan and his son directly!"
Jiang Zhongxing respectfully retreated.
Imperial Censor Liu was still kneeling, "The emperor is wise!"
Jiang Zhongxing headed straight for the Military Department, summoned a thousand men, and marched towards the Yan Mansion.
By this time, it was already late.
Winter brings early nights, and every household had already lit their lamps.
Jiang Zhongxing dispatched five hundred men to search several villas of Yan Beichen outside the city.
Then he divided another three hundred men to surround the Yan Mansion like an iron backbone and quickly led the remaining soldiers into the Yan Mansion.
Under Jiang Zhongxing’s directive, the soldiers first controlled Grandmaster Yan and Yan Beichen’s study and bedroom.
At this moment, Yan Beichen was still unconscious, lying on his ivory bed.
Grandmaster Yan had just finished dinner and was writing in his study when suddenly a large number of soldiers barged in and started searching the study’s contents. Grandmaster Yan was furious, "What are you doing?"
