Zhu Tian: A journey of spiritual practice starting from Joy of Life

Chapter 62 Lin Gong's Disposal

"Snapped"

Lin Ruofu slapped Lin Gong in the face. As the prime minister of the court, his eyesight was naturally not bad.

Lin Gong's reaction had already told him that what happened in the sky was real.

"Evil son, evil son!"

Lin Ruofu roared angrily, "No matter how dissatisfied you are with Fan Xian, you can't collude with Northern Qi! Now the Lin family is finished, except for Wan'er!"

Looking at Lin Ruofu's expression, Lin Gong felt guilty and said, "It's all my fault. Dad, take my head and go explain to His Majesty!"

After saying this, Lin Gong drew his sword and was about to commit suicide.

"Wait!"

Yuan Hongdao, the tall and fat counselor of the Prime Minister's Mansion, immediately stopped Lin Gong and said to Lin Ruofu, "Prime Minister, it's too early to say this now. Young Master Lin Gong can still be saved!"

As soon as these words came out, Lin Ruofu was stunned.

Yuan Hongdao snatched the sword and said, "Prime Minister, the things in the sky outside are nothing but fiction. As long as the Second Young Master denies it, who can be sure that the Second Young Master is colluding with Northern Qi?"

After hearing this, Lin Ruofu smiled bitterly and said, "Fan Xian has already captured Si Lili. When he comes back, it will be..."

"So the Prime Minister has no choice but to take a gamble!"

Yuan Hongdao had already come up with a plan that might be considered a solution. "Qing and Northern Qi are now at loggerheads. Your Majesty has long planned to send troops to Northern Qi, but he hasn't had a suitable reason. All I need to do is bring the Second Young Master before Your Majesty and claim that Northern Qi sent someone to confuse the Second Young Master and trick him into committing the assassination on Niulan Street. If that gives Your Majesty a reason to start a war, then perhaps Your Majesty will spare the Second Young Master's life."

After hearing this, Lin Ruofu sighed and said, "That's one way, but how do we explain the strange phenomenon in the sky?"

Yuan Hongdao smiled and said, "This is not difficult. There are many illusionists in Northern Qi. We can use the excuse that this is an illusion they created to disrupt the security of Kyoto..."

After listening to this, Lin Ruofu looked at Lin Gong and asked, "Gong'er, what do you think?"

Lin Gong sighed and said, "Let's do it this way. At least this way, we can save Dad and Big Brother's lives."

In desperation, Lin Ruofu could only tie up Lin Gong and take him to the palace.

On the way, Lin Ruofu and Eunuch Hou bumped into each other. "Hey, isn't this Prime Minister Lin?"

Eunuch Hou stepped forward and said with a smile, "Where are you going at this hour of night?"

Lin Ruofu forced a smile and said, "My son has committed a serious offense, so I'm bringing him to see His Majesty. What does Eunuch Hou want?"

Eunuch Hou's expression immediately changed. "In compliance with His Majesty's order, Lin Gong is temporarily detained in the Inspection Office to assist in the detailed investigation of the Niulan Street assassination. Also, Prime Minister Lin, please follow me into the palace."

As soon as these words came out, Lin Ruofu hurriedly said, "Eunuch Hou, there's no need to trouble the Inspection Office. My child was ignorant and was bewitched by Northern Qi spies into doing such a wicked thing. I will take him to Your Majesty to apologize!"

When Eunuch Hou heard this, a cold glint flashed in his eyes. He smiled and said, "Minister Lin, you are asking this old servant to disobey the emperor's order. Why don't you take the Second Young Master to the Inspection Office first, and you and this old servant will return to the palace to speak to His Majesty."

The two sides immediately fell into an awkward situation, but not long after, a figure rode up on horseback and shouted to the crowd, "His Majesty has ordered Minister Lin to bring his son into the palace!"

This oral order immediately saved everyone's life, and a group of people immediately rushed into the palace.

Inside the palace, as soon as Eunuch Hou entered, he saw His Majesty leaning on the bed reading a book.

As soon as he saw Eunuch Hou coming, Emperor Qing put down his book and looked over.

"His Majesty!"

Eunuch Hou lowered his voice and said, "Prime Minister Lin and Lin Gong are kneeling outside to ask to see His Majesty!"

Upon seeing this, Emperor Qing put down the book in his hand and handed a note to Eunuch Hou, "Give the Inspection Office a Zhuge and ask him to enter the palace in two hours."

After saying this, Emperor Qing closed his eyes and fell asleep.

Eunuch Hou understood and went out and whispered, "Prime Minister Lin, His Majesty is asleep, would you like to go back first?"

Lin Ruofu was also old and shrewd. He knew that Emperor Qing did this on purpose. If he dared to leave, his whole family would be beheaded outside the Meridian Gate tomorrow.

"No need, I'll wait here!"

After saying this, Lin Ruofu straightened his posture and knelt obediently on the spot. Two hours later, Lin Ruofu and Lin Gong's faces were full of fatigue.

Just at this moment, Emperor Qing pretended to be sleepy and walked out of the house and saw Lin Ruofu and his father.

"oops"

Emperor Qing deliberately exclaimed, "Why is Minister Lin here? Eunuch Hou, you are too lazy to even wake me up! Quick, let Minister Lin take a seat!"

Eunuch Hou quickly apologized and went to move a stool for Lin Ruofu.

Lin Ruofu didn't dare to sit down. Without waiting for Eunuch Hou to come over, he immediately kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have failed in my parenting and have come here to apologize!"

A cold glint flashed across Emperor Qing's eyes, but his face remained calm. "Please forgive me, Prime Minister Lin is the head of all officials. How could I be guilty?"

Seeing this, Lin Ruofu kowtowed and said, "My son was ignorant and was bewitched by Northern Qi spies. He actually planned the assassination on Niulan Street. Your Majesty, please punish me severely!"

"Northern Qi is bewitching!"

Emperor Qing picked up the teacup in front of him and said, "But the one in the sky outside is Lin Gong, who is being aggressive!"

After saying this, Emperor Qing waved his hand, smashed the teacup, and said, "You and your son, do you think I'm a fool?"

As soon as these words came out, Lin Ruofu and his son immediately lowered their heads.

"Give you a chance!"

Emperor Qing said coldly, "If you can convince me within a quarter of an hour, Prime Minister Lin, I will spare Lin Gong's life!"

Lin Ruofu broke out in a cold sweat after hearing this. He gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, Northern Qi has evil ambitions and is instigating internal strife among its ministers. The attack on Fan Xian by the children in the Royal Courtyard a few days ago, and the assassination on Niulan Street yesterday, are all related to them. I propose that we send troops to Northern Qi to avenge this."

"Humph!"

Emperor Qing snorted coldly, "How do we explain the strange phenomenon in the sky?"

Just then, a eunuch rushed in and said, "Your Majesty, Zhu Ge, the chief of the First Division of the Inspection Bureau, has something important to discuss with Your Majesty."

"Xuan!"

At Emperor Qing's command, a man who looked identical to Xu Damao walked into the palace.

"Your Majesty, your Majesty!"

Zhuge knelt down and whispered, "Your Majesty, after noticing the changes in the sky, the First Division of the Inspection Bureau launched a city-wide search. They discovered a Northern Qi illusionist, and just as they were about to arrest him, he committed suicide!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Qing asked coldly, "So, the security in Jingdu is so bad that Northern Qi's spies can run wild! What are you doing at the Inspection Bureau? Without Chen Pingping, the Inspection Bureau is almost a mess."

"Your Majesty, please forgive me! Your Majesty, please forgive me!"

Zhu Ge said in panic, "Once Fan Xian takes Si Lili back, I will definitely be able to track down all of Northern Qi's spies stationed in Kyoto!"

"no need!"

Emperor Qing said coldly, "Secretly spying on military secrets is the business of the Fourth Division. As the head of the First Division, you shouldn't interfere. Let Chen Pingping decide for himself who should handle it! Stand down!"

Zhuge broke out in a cold sweat and stood up and walked out.

Seeing Zhuge leave, Emperor Qing looked at Lin Ruofu and Lin Gong again.

"deliver an imperial order!"

Emperor Qing said coldly, "Lin Gong was instigated by Northern Qi spies to plan the assassination on Niulan Street. He should have been beheaded. In consideration of Prime Minister Lin's hard work and contributions, his left arm will be severed. He will be sent back to Wuzhou in a month. He will be forced to wear plain clothes and eat vegetarian food for the rest of his life. He will not be allowed to leave the Lin family mansion for the rest of his life. Lin Ruofu will be fined two years' salary for his poor parenting!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Lin Ruofu lowered his head and said, "Even if I die, I cannot repay your majesty's kindness!"

Emperor Qing glanced at Lin Ruofu, said nothing, turned around and left.

Lin Gong, who was standing aside, was taken away by the guards. He was to be sent back to the Lin Mansion the next day after his left arm was cut off.

　Thanks to Nemoto Anjiu for the monthly ticket
　　
　
(End of this chapter)