My father is a Confucian sage, but the system forces me to be a crude warrior

Chapter 96 My son has the potential to become a saint! ! [5k chapter]

In the court, all the ministers looked at the furious King Qi.

There was a look of surprise on everyone's face.

Then they all looked at Zeng Shilin calmly.

At that time, there was no expression on Zeng Shilin's face.

He wanted to give Emperor Jianhong and his ministers some time to digest the matter.

First of all, most people in the court knew that Prince Jiang and Prince Qi were brothers from the same mother.

And it is true, he is just the Prince of Jiang, a not very favored prince.

Are the disciples of Xuanzhensi colluding with him?

This doesn't make sense.

Unless someone...

Of course, these are all just the imaginations of the ministers.

The most important thing is to see what Your Majesty thinks.

"Your Majesty, Zeng is simply slandering us."

King Qi's face turned dark red, his eyes were bloodshot, and he looked at Zeng Shilin, with a strong murderous intent involuntarily emerging from his body.

In an instant, the entire Golden Throne Hall was filled with an irresistible oppression.

"Humph!"

A voice sounded from beside Emperor Jianhong.

The voice was not very slow, and carried a hint of coldness.

"Deng Deng~"

King Qi couldn't help but take two steps back, a flush flashing across his face.

Then, those eyes looked at the unprepossessing eunuch beside Emperor Jianhong with a lack of confidence.

"Regardless of the imperial power, if Your Highness Prince Qi does not want to live, I will help you choose a grave next time."

The eunuch had a blank expression on his face and a lukewarm voice.

But the extremely serious attitude in his tone made everyone feel a chill in their hearts.

Obviously, what they say is what they mean.

"Whoo~"

King Qi took a deep breath and dared not be presumptuous anymore. He set his eyes on Zeng Shilin in front of him.

Zeng Shilin didn't even look at him, but looked up at Emperor Jianhong.

At this time, Emperor Jianhong had a blank expression on his face, and his eyes did not change at all.

No one could guess what he was thinking.

After a long time, Emperor Jianhong's voice slowly sounded:
"If there is no evidence, it is a serious crime to slander an important official of the court."

As soon as this sentence came out.

Everyone's eyes were on Zeng Shilin.

Qin Shoucheng's face also showed some impatience.

There was no expression on his face, but he was already a little worried in his heart.

No...older brother.

If you want to start a group, please let me know in advance!
Just use the ultimate move without making any noise, right?
King Qi did not dare to act too rashly at this moment, but he did not weaken his momentum either. His ten-foot-tall stature attracted much attention among the ministers.

A pair of wide eyes stared at Zeng Shilin.

Zeng Shilin was not in a hurry. He raised his head slowly and said:

"Your Majesty, during the Donggong Dog's Illusion Array Assessment that day, it was Wang Qianzhi, the son of King Qi, who triggered the Illusion Array."

Dad said something inexplicably at this time.

After these words came out, everyone frowned secretly.

I don't understand what Zeng Shilin meant by saying this.

Only Emperor Jianhong looked at him thoughtfully.

Without interrupting him, she raised her hand, motioning him to continue.

When King Qi heard this, his expression changed slightly and he looked at Zeng Shilin in surprise.

Obviously, he could also see that Zeng Shilin seemed to have known something.

"And the son of King Qi, Wang Qianzhi, lit three incense sticks before triggering the magic array. These three incense sticks are called black agarwood and they come from the Xuanzhen Division."

When Zeng Shilin said this, he turned his head expressionlessly and looked at King Qi who was still standing there.

King Qi felt Zeng Shilin's gaze.

With a gloomy face, he looked at the ground. At this moment, he just clenched his fists and said nothing.

"Black agarwood?"

Suddenly someone spoke up, looked at Zeng Shilin coldly, and there was a hint of suspicion in his voice:
"I don't understand what Minister Zeng said. As for the incense of the Xuanzhen Division, I only know that there is the Qingshen incense that can make people feel refreshed, but I don't know where to start with this black agarwood."

This man's name was Liu Li. He was the Minister of Rites of the current dynasty and also a member of the eunuch party. He was in the same camp as King Qi.

Hearing his doubts, Zeng Shilin's lips curled up slightly.

Until now, the reactions of Prince Qi, Emperor Jianhong, and the eunuch party were all as he expected, with no deviation.

He raised his head calmly, looked towards Emperor Jianhong, and said in a very steady voice:

"Your Majesty, the black agarwood is a substitute made by the disciples of the Xuanzhen Division."

"Because the main ingredient of the Qingshen Incense is too expensive, a disciple of the Xuanzhen Division replaced it with a substitute. Although the effect is the same, it also has a disadvantage."

His voice echoed throughout the entire hall.

Everyone frowned subconsciously.

What are the disadvantages?
"After smelling the black agarwood, you cannot touch the formation, otherwise you will feel uneasy!"

Zeng Shilin did not keep the audience in suspense and spoke in a deep voice.

……

The entire hall fell silent following his words.

Most of the ministers thought that the King of Qi and his son were truly insidious.

"If it weren't for my son's strong mind, the result of the test that day can be imagined."

A cold light flashed in Jianhong's eyes.

He first glanced at King Qi inconspicuously.

Then he turned his attention to Zeng Shilin.

Zeng Shilin met Emperor Jianhong's gaze without saying a word.

The words "King Qi secretly linked with Xuanzhensi" could not be spoken out loud.

I can only give an introduction and let Emperor Jianhong think about it himself.

"Are you saying that Wang Qianzhi, the son of King Qi, wanted to assassinate Zeng Anmin?"

Dad had no idea what Emperor Jianhong was thinking.

But after hearing Emperor Jianhong ask this question, Zeng Shilin felt relieved.

Obviously, Emperor Jianhong had already begun to doubt Prince Qi.

He might even have the intention to kill!
However, we still need to add fuel to the fire.

Zeng Shilin raised his head slowly and said in a long voice:
"Your Majesty, just send someone to Prince Qi's palace to search for black agarwood and you will know."

"You!!" King Qi couldn't help himself when he heard this.

He was originally the Beitidu of the Imperial City Division.

Naturally, I knew what Zeng Shilin meant.

Searching for black agarwood?

Well said!

They are all officials, whose one has a clean bottom?

If he really finds something else, he's really done for today!

"Your Majesty, I bought the black agarwood from a merchant that year."

King Qi stepped out directly, although he did not understand the situation in the court.

But at least he knew one thing, that is, parents generally would not punish children too harshly if they took the initiative to admit their mistakes.

He simply stood up.

A dead pig is not afraid of boiling water.

Sure enough, as soon as he said this, everyone's expression changed.

Zeng Shilin frowned.

King Qi's attitude shows that he is willing to cut off his tail to survive.

I admit that my son wanted to harm your son.

I also admit that it is Wu Chenxiang.

But I'm sorry, there is no such thing as colluding with Xuanzhensi!

"Wu Chenxiang is in the secret compartment of my brother's house."

King Qi knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Emperor Jianhong:
"Fortunately, no disaster has occurred, but I failed to discipline him strictly. This is my fault. Your Majesty, please punish me."

There was sincerity in his words.

It was also said that although Wang Qianzhi wanted to frame Zeng Anmin.

But he failed and Zeng Anmin was fine.

Emperor Jianhong looked at him calmly, and his voice slowly rang out:

"Wang Qianzhi...resigned from his post as tutor to the crown prince and was confined to his home for three months."

"Prince Qi was not strict in his discipline and he will be fined one year's salary."

After saying this, he slowly raised his head and looked at Zeng Shilin:
"Lord Zeng, is there anything else you want to say?"

Obviously, there is not much difference from what Zeng Shilin thought.

Agarwood cannot be used as evidence.

Emperor Jianhong would not conclude that Prince Qi was in collusion with the disciples of Xuanzhen Division just because of Wu Chenxiang.

King Qi is still his loyal and good brother.

In the court, there were already many people waiting to see Zeng Shilin make a fool of himself.

After all, after all this trouble, there was no real effect.

After all, Zeng Shilin was a newcomer to the Beijing officialdom and lacked some experience.

Things seemed to be coming to an end.

But what they don't know is.

However, the real drama has just begun! !

Zeng Shilin stood there expressionlessly. He bowed gently, holding the jade tablet high in his hand. "Your Majesty, I have been investigating the collusion between Prince Qi and Qi Xianlin of the Xuanzhen Division to frame loyal officials, causing the Zhongyuan Earl's Mansion to be wronged for seven years! The injustice has not been cleared up yet!!"

These words were sonorous and powerful, and the voice was extremely shocking.

As these words came out.

Everyone had a speechless expression on their face.

No, that’s enough.

Who is Zhongyuanbo?
Some people even forgot that Earl Zhongyuan had his property confiscated by the imperial court seven years ago.

But as soon as these words came out, Emperor Jianhong's eyes suddenly burst into a trembling brilliance.

Qi Xianlin, the abandoned disciple of Xuanzhen Si!
Jianhong not only knew this person, but he was also tricked by Master Xu because of him!
"You old bastard, I have already admitted my fault, and His Majesty has punished me before, but you are still so persistent. What's the meaning? Do you really think that my sword is not good?!"

After hearing this, King Qi felt no emotion at all, and even wanted to laugh.

He felt that Zeng Shilin was like a mad dog who would bite anything he could catch.

The ministers also looked like they were enjoying the show, waiting to see Zeng Shilin make a fool of himself.

I just didn’t expect that…

"What do you mean by this, Mr. Zeng?"

Emperor Jianhong had a blank expression on his face, and his voice was heard throughout the entire hall.

?

As soon as Emperor Jianhong said this, all the smart officials in the palace felt that something was wrong.

Your Majesty did not directly refuse, which means...

Suspicious!!!
Several civil officials suddenly looked up at Zeng Shilin in the field, with some surprise on their faces.

Zeng Shilin slowly adjusted his official robe, raised his head slowly, raised his chin, and had a slight sense of pride on his face.

Only King Qi still didn't care.

When it comes to Wu Chenxiang's matter, he still feels a little guilty.

But colluding with Qi Xianlin?
Who is Qi Xianlin? Why would I collude with him?
And colluded with him to frame Zhongyuan Bo? Haha.

It's completely false!

This was the only thing he had a clear conscience about.

So his expression was extremely calm and he didn't care at all.

Because, the innocent will be cleared!
"Seven years ago, during the battle between Yinwu and the demons, His Royal Highness King Qi informed the demon king Bixuan about the whereabouts of Earl Zhongyuan's army, causing Earl Zhongyuan to be brutally killed by the demons. King Qi, however, took the blame and falsely accused Earl Zhongyuan of practicing demon-blood martial arts..."

Speaking of this, Zeng Shilin's face was filled with sadness.

He fell to his knees and cried out in injustice:

"It's a pity that all the loyal and brave people of Earl Zhongyuan were framed and wronged by this villain! Your Majesty, please help Earl Zhongyuan!!"

"joke!!"

King Qi laughed out loud in the court, his face full of guilt, and he said in a very confident voice:

"Let's not talk about why I framed him when I had no grudge against him."

"I was not the only one who saw him practicing the Demon Blood Martial Arts on the battlefield!"

"and……"

King Qi looked at Zeng Shilin with a fake smile and said:

"The battlefield is changing rapidly. Marquis Zhongyuan led his troops to lure the enemy. I don't know his marching route at all. How could I possibly pass on his whereabouts to the demon clan?"

At this point, King Qi even felt that the old man in front of him seemed to have his brain kicked by a donkey.
Do you want to slander me just for this?

I don’t know if Prince Jiang had been toyed with by the woman and had lost his mind, he was actually defeated by this old man.

Jianhong also raised his head and looked at Zeng Shilin, with a hint of impatience in his voice:
"The death of Lord Zhongyuan is a foregone conclusion, why is Lord Zeng doing this?"

Obviously, Emperor Jianhong's patience is running out.

However, Zeng Shilin's next words made everyone look up at the same time, their faces changing drastically.

"Your Majesty, I have heard that the Xuanzhen Division has a formation called "Asking the Sky". This formation is extremely profound and can easily deduce the marching position... "

Zeng Shilin only said half of the sentence, leaving the rest for Jianhong to imagine.

Sure enough, after hearing what he said, Jianhong's eyes flashed with a fierce light.

Three names have already emerged in his mind.

King Jiang, Qi Xianlin, King Qi... the battlefield back then...

He had no expression on his face and slowly looked towards King Qi.

At this time, King Qi had not yet reacted. He sneered and looked at Zeng Shilin and asked:
"Asking the Heaven Formation? It should be called the Shortening Life Formation, right? I also know how to break the formation, but what does this mean?"

Zeng Shilin glanced at Jianhong inconspicuously.

At this moment, Jianhong's eyes were deep and his gaze stayed on King Qi.

It's stable, but it still needs some fuel.

When Zeng Shilin saw Emperor Jianhong’s expression, he knew how things had developed to this point.

The possibility that Prince Qi was colluding with Qi Xianlin had already planted a seed in Emperor Jianhong's mind.

Just a little watering and it will grow into a towering tree in an instant!
"Your Majesty, I don't know exactly what happened on the battlefield, but you only need to summon Qi Xianlin from the Xuanzhen Division and ask him and we'll know."

Zeng Shilin's face was expressionless at this moment, and his voice was no longer as aggressive as before.

But such words, as gentle as warm water, are just like a knife cutting flesh, killing people little by little without being seen.

King Qi didn't care about it at all and just looked at Zeng Shilin indifferently.

It's like watching a clown.

Your Majesty will never believe Zeng Shilin's illogical nonsense.

However, Emperor Jianhong slowly raised his head and said to those outside the palace:
"Bring Qi Xianlin from the Xuanzhen Division up to the palace."

?

King Qi's expression changed slightly.

…………

"Pfft~"

A figure was thrown onto the hall.

The hunchbacked old man had wrinkles all over his face and was dressed very simply in cloth.

If you didn't know, you would have thought he was an old farmer.

This person is none other than Qi Xianlin, the abandoned disciple of Xuanzhen.

At this moment, he was in the hall, looking up blankly at the ministers and Emperor Jianhong sitting on the dragon throne.

"Qi Xianlin, about the battle when Yinwu slew the monster..."

Emperor Jianhong looked at the man on the ground indifferently.

“Ah…ah…hmm…hmm…”

Qi Xianlin wanted to speak, but he couldn't open his mouth.

Seeing this scene, Emperor Jianhong frowned, somewhat confused.

"Your Majesty, this person must have been hit by Master Xu's magic... and cannot speak."

The inconspicuous eunuch in the palace whispered softly in Emperor Jianhong's ear.

Emperor Jianhong frowned and looked at Qi Xianlin on the ground.

Do I have to leave the palace myself to invite Master Xu?

While he was thinking about it, a voice slowly sounded:
"Your Majesty, Minister Zeng said that this person used the "Asking the Sky" formation to learn about the news on the battlefield. But as far as I know, the formation has great restrictions on its deployment and will shorten one's lifespan by twenty years. Unless there is an emergency, ordinary formation masters will never use it."

“Although he cannot speak, we only need to ask a doctor to observe his life span to know whether he has used the “Asking the Sky” formation!”

The person who spoke was none other than the Prime Minister of the dynasty, Li Zhen! !

Upon hearing this, Emperor Jianhong slowly looked towards Li Zhen.

Li Zhen looked into his eyes without hesitation.

After a long time.

Emperor Jianhong nodded slowly: "Bring a doctor."

But these words made Zeng Shilin's expression change slightly. He narrowed his eyes and looked at Li Zhen.

All I could see was Li Zhen's calm back.

He hadn't expected this loophole...

But...it doesn't matter. He just needs to plant the seeds in Emperor Jianhong's heart. He and Zeng Anmin, father and son, have prepared a backup plan.

That backhand is the fatal blow!
……

After a while, an old figure appeared in the hall. Facing the gazes of the ministers, he came to Emperor Jianhong tremblingly and knelt down.

"I have met His Majesty."

"No need to be polite, Imperial Physician Liu, just feel his pulse."

Emperor Jianhong looked at Qi Xianlin lying on the ground and spoke calmly.

"Yes."

Imperial Physician Liu did not dare to hesitate and quickly squatted on the ground to take Qi Xianlin's pulse.

After a long time, he suddenly looked up in shock and took a breath of cold air:
"Your pulse is weak... It seems like your vitality has been drastically reduced? Even if you take medicine, you can only live for two or three years... What did you do? How could this happen?"

As soon as these words came out, Emperor Jianhong looked fiercely towards Qi Xianlin lying on the ground, the murderous intent in his eyes no longer suppressed.

An extremely cold aura slowly brewed above the hall! !
He stood up suddenly, his voice filled with chill:
"Retreat!"

After saying this, he took a step forward, and soon his figure disappeared in front of the ministers.

……

Zeng Shilin looked at Emperor Jianhong who suddenly left, and the corners of his mouth slowly curled up.

The voice of my eldest son Zeng Anmin seemed to ring in my ears:

"When Emperor Jianhong becomes suspicious of Prince Qi, he will definitely ask his confidants who participated in the battle to see if they have seen Qi Xianlin on the battlefield..."

"Bai Ziqing was able to accompany Emperor Jianhong when he went on a private visit to the south of the Yangtze River. He must be someone that Emperor Jianhong trusts."

"At that time, he only needs to nod slightly, and the life of King Qi will all depend on Emperor Jianhong's decision..."

Thinking of this, Zeng Shilin no longer hesitated and walked directly out of the hall.

When passing by King Qi, he heard King Qi tauntingly:
"You still want to slander me? Zeng Shilin, if you had put more of your energy into studying, you would have already entered the first rank and become a sub-sage."

But Dad didn't even look at him.

Just choose to ignore.

Because there is no need to talk to a dead person at this time.

After walking out of the hall.

Zeng Shilin slowly raised his head and walked towards his carriage.

There is only one voice left in my heart:
"My son Anmin has the potential to become a saint!!"

(End of this chapter)