The concubine is poisonous

Chapter 48 Censorship
The next day, at the court, Ye Junyan produced the criminal evidence of nine officials, including Lin Dewang, Zhan Changshan, Zhou Cheng, Lin Zhi, and Wang Bizhong. They are all crimes of deceiving the emperor and destroying the clan.

Ye Junyan immediately ordered that nine people be dismissed from office, sent to the execution ground for questioning and beheaded, their family property confiscated, and the clan members demoted to hard labor.A dozen or so courtiers knelt down to plead for mercy, but Lord Baiye sternly rejected it.

Then someone asked: "Your Majesty, the emperor, whether it is appropriate to hand over the adults to three or four trials for final judgment before executing them."

Ye Junyan knew that these people wanted to let Ran Hai deal with them when Ran Hai came back, so he pointed to a pile of files in front of him and said: "These dog officials are criminals, the evidence is conclusive, and there is more than enough to die. Public outrage, I don’t want to hear about them anymore, drag them out, cut them off! Who dares to intercede for them again, and punish them as the same crime.”

After the guards dragged the offending officials down, Ye Junyan helped the case to stand up, glanced at the ministers, and said solemnly: "When I succeeded to the throne, I made it clear that all civil and military officials perform their own duties. Disrupting the government, instigating the government, and cheating the superior and the inferior will not be tolerated. I hope that the ministers will take this as a warning, and there will be no more people who repeat it again and again."

After seeing all the officials agreeing timidly, Ye Junyan sneered at everyone and then said: "At the same time, in order to prevent any more acts of deceiving the superior and the inferior, I will establish a six-department review system in the near future, and set up a six-department review office to specifically collect what attempts are made. Those who commit crimes, embezzle and take bribes, use money to buy ways, and engage in connections, you can do it yourself and retreat from the court! Du Wangshan stays."

After all the ministers withdrew, Ye Junyan said to Du Wangshan, "Who do you think can be the official in charge of the six censorship offices?"

Du Wangshan frowned and thought for a moment: "Back to the emperor, I think this position is of great importance. The person who holds the position must not only be honest and selfless, but also be good at flexibility, and must have an extraordinary status."

Ye Junyan sneered and said, "What do you think of Ran Hai?"

Du Wangshan was taken aback when he heard the words, and said: "Ah, Your Majesty, this matter is out of the question. Although Ran Hai's status is extraordinary, his flexibility is unmatched, but"

Ye Junyan sneered and said: "I just want him to do more mistakes. Ran Hai is cautious and never leaves any flaws in his actions. Since he is the biggest corrupt official, then I will let him manage corrupt officials. If he If he does it sincerely, he will definitely keep his fellow party members at a respectful distance. If he doesn't do it, we can collect evidence that he is not good at doing things, and use his old age and infirmity to reduce his power gradually."

Du Wangshan suddenly came to his senses when he heard the words, but he bowed and said: "The emperor is wise, but I am worried about another possibility."

Ye Junyan asked: "What is possible?"

Du Wangshan bowed and said: "During the time of the first emperor, the restrictions on courtiers were relatively loose, and almost all the officials in the court, big and small, were somewhat corrupt. However, some of these people were loyal ministers who did not attach to Ran Hai. Sun Hai will take this opportunity to eradicate dissidents, and even make some people who originally supported the emperor turn against him in order to please Ran Hai, leaving the emperor in isolation."

Ye Junyan nodded after hearing this, and felt that Du Wangshan's words were reasonable. After thinking hard for a while, his face suddenly changed back to stern and serious, as if he had made a decision and said: "If there is no chaos, it is rare to have a great order. I don’t care if I don’t want Ti Rong’s so-called loyal ministers, but I will protect those who are sincerely loyal to me, and I will take this opportunity to shuffle the cards for these officials in the court.”

Seeing Ye Junyan's firm eyes, Du Wangshan knew that once Ye Junyan made a decision, it would be difficult to change, so he bowed and said, "It's rare for the emperor to have such a fearless spirit. My minister Du Wangshan will follow to the death and help my emperor clean up the court."

"Okay!" Ye Junyan stood up with relief on his face, walked to Du Wangshan and said, "However, there is one thing that I feel ashamed of towards Aiqing, and I haven't told you about it."

Du Wangshan was stunned for a moment and said: "The emperor is talking about the illness of Concubine Xin?"

This time Chang Ye Junyan was taken aback, and asked: "Ai Qing already knows about Concubine Xin?"

Du Wangshan nodded and said: "Back to the emperor, yes, Mr. Zhao Zhongran came to Weichen a few days ago, saying that the matter was entrusted by Concubine Ning, and came to tell Concubine Xin about it. I beg your forgiveness."

Ye Jun said: "Although this matter happened because of Concubine Ning, but the cause is on me, and I can hardly absolve myself of the blame."

Du Wangshan cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, it was Xin Lan who got hurt because of her own recklessness. You can't blame the Emperor, nor Empress Concubine Ning. Don't blame yourself for this, Your Majesty."

When Ye Junyan returned to Qinzheng Hall, he saw that Gu Xinning was still sleeping on the bed, and asked Nianse what was going on, Nianse said: "Reporting to the emperor, your majesty has been caught with wind and cold this morning, and she has a high fever. Please take a pulse, and prescribed medicine, which is now being fried."

Ye Junyan asked: "Why did you suddenly catch the wind and cold? When I went to court in the morning, Concubine Ning was still the same."

Nian Se replied: "I don't know, my maidservant. When my maidservant was waiting for the empress to get up and wash up, the empress suddenly said that she was not feeling well, and then she started coughing and having hair curls. She is now in a coma."

Ye Junyan snorted coldly and said, "I think she has a heart attack, you go out first."

Nian Se hurriedly said: "Go back to the emperor, the imperial doctor just came to make a diagnosis, and the empress is really sick, and the slaves need to serve the empress here."

Ye Jun said displeased: "I told you to go out, and I will take care of her."

Nian Se heard Ye Jun's words so cold that she didn't dare to say any more, bowed and bowed and left the room.

After Ye Junyan saw Nianse go out, he raised his long sleeves and waved a strong wind out of thin air, and the door closed with the sound of the wind.

After the door was closed, Ye Junyan walked to the bed and said to Gu Xinning who was lying with his hands behind his back through the gauze curtain, "Don't pretend, I know you can hear me, and you also know that you caused this disease yourself."

Ye Junyan took a look at Gu Xinning who was lying motionless inside and said, "Actually, you don't have to be like this. I know that you pretend to be sick just because I'm afraid I'll force you to answer yesterday's question. I've already made up my mind, and I won't force you to do so for now." You explain to that person, but the condition is that he must do something for me."

After Ye Junyan finished speaking, he looked at Gu Xinning who was motionless. At this time, Gu Xinning, who was already sick and in a coma, suddenly spoke, and Gu Xinning said clearly and thoughtfully: "What does the emperor want him to do?" matter."

Ye Junyan saw that his guess was correct, a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said, "I have decided to set up a six-department review mechanism to check the illegal behavior of officials at all levels in the court, and it will be presided over by Ran Hai."

Gu Xinning's body was temporarily sick due to taking the medicine that caused the disease, so although she was awake, her body was still out of control, and she still lay there motionless listening to Ye Junyan's words. When Ran Hai was in charge of the review, he couldn't help frowning, and said: "Ran Hai?" Then he seemed to understand something, and then said: "I understand that if you want to take it, you must give it first. Play hard to get."

Ye Junyan laughed loudly and said: "You are really smart, you can understand it at one point."

Gu Xinning shook her lips and said, "The concubine is still not smart enough to guess what the emperor wants that person to do?"

Ye Junyan turned around slowly, turned his back to Gu Xinning and said, "Ran Hai will definitely take the opportunity to eradicate dissidents, I want him to protect the people Ran Hai wants to eradicate."

Gu Xinning smiled contemptuously and said: "The emperor is really an interesting emperor. While allowing Ran Hai to act recklessly, at the same time secretly protecting those who are persecuted by Ran Hai."

Ye Junyan could hear Gu Xinning's sarcasm, and said coldly: "You don't care what I do, as long as you let him do this well, I don't have to pursue his problems for the time being."

Gu Xinning smiled and said, "What's wrong with him, he doesn't steal or rob, why does he have to be threatened by you?"

Ye Junyan said coldly: "Hmph, I don't threaten him, but he is threatening me. If he refuses to do this, I will definitely find out the whereabouts of this person and get rid of him, so that I can rest in peace."

Gu Xinning asked again: "Isn't your brother King Zheng also in the arena? Why don't you ask him for help?"

"Fourth brother? Fourth brother hides himself in the rivers and lakes to avoid the right and wrong of the court. I don't want to destroy his tranquility."

"Hey, if I don't want to destroy my younger brother's peace, I have to sacrifice the peace of others. The emperor is the emperor, and he has more privileges than others." Gu Xinning said in a deliberate and mocking tone.

Ye Junyan suddenly turned around and glanced at her and said, "It's okay if you don't help me, but don't blame me when you regret it."

Gu Xinning was only angry at Ye Junyan, but Ye Junyan used Zuo Haobai as a tool, and Zuo Haobai was willing to help her. It was all due to friendship, and she never thought about what she would do with Zuo Haobai, but Ye Junyan wanted to use him. Zuo Haobai.Of course Gu Xinning was angry, so she intentionally provoked Ye Junyan with words.

But he was also afraid that Ye Junyan would really attack Zuo Haobai. Although Zuo Haobai was in the arena, with high martial arts skills and the leader of the martial arts alliance, after all, it was only a matter in the arena. Whether he could fight against the court was really hard to say .So after hearing what Ye Jun said about dealing with Zuo Haobai, Gu Xinning quickly smiled and said, "Oh, the emperor just can't bear his temper, and my concubine didn't say that he won't help you. As long as the emperor is willing to let him go, I'll do it Help the emperor to tell him."

"I just said that I won't touch him for the time being. As for the future, it depends on whether he poses a threat to me."

"Okay, okay, let's talk again, when will the emperor plan to let the concubine leave?" Gu Xinning asked with a smile.

"You can do it at any time. I have given you an amnesty, allowing you to leave the palace at any time. It's just a thank you for telling Du Wangshan about Concubine Xin on my behalf."

Xi Africa had an accident in the palace, Ye Junyan never told Du Wangshan, for fear of affecting Du Wangshan's mood in handling affairs, but now Ye Junyan must get rid of all psychological barriers between Du Wangshan and himself, and stand completely on the same front, lest someone take advantage of this in the future The incident made Du Wangshan feel resentful and was instigated by those who wanted to rebel.

Ye Junyan took the initiative to say that he did not treat Du Wangshan as an outsider in order to show at this time, but now, Gu Xinning has already said it for him.Therefore, for Ye Junyan, it can be regarded as helping Ye Junyan take a step ahead.

As far as Gu Xinning is concerned, it is precisely because of Ye Junyan's psychology that Ye Junyan feels that Gu Xinning wants to stand on the same front as herself and help her.

Gu Xinning asked Ye Junyan to help herself up, told Ye Junyan the location of the antidote, and asked Ye Junyan to take out the antidote and take it. After about half a quarter of an hour, Gu Xinning began to return to normal, and she could get out of bed and walk freely up.

(End of this chapter)