The Return of the Demon

Chapter 796: Trouble in the Court

Ning Chen's eyes shrank slightly, but he quickly returned to normal and asked, "How did you die?"

Quan Gongjing said: "The rupture of internal organs caused by external force."

Ning Chen's eyes flashed, "Do you suspect that it was me?"

Eunuch Quan comforted him: "My lord, please don't worry... But for now, Liu Kuan has only had conflicts with the prince, and the prince has really beaten him, so everyone will immediately notice Liu Kuan's death." Think of you.

The Supreme Emperor sent the old slave here just to ask for clarification. His Majesty meant that he thought this was strange. "

Ning Chen was silent for a moment and said: "Liu Kuan's death has nothing to do with me. I couldn't kill him with those few blows... If I really want to kill Liu Kuan, why bother with a sword?"

Eunuch Quan's expression changed, and he said worriedly: "In this case, the Supreme Emperor's feeling is correct, there is something very strange about this matter.

Liu Kuan was the chief minister of the Imperial Household and a close confidant of His Majesty. Now that he is dead...I am afraid that there will be many people in the court tomorrow who will criticize and impeach you. "

Ning Chen looked calm and didn't care, "It's up to them... If no one impeaches me one day, I won't be used to it."

Eunuch Quan hesitated for a moment, took two steps forward, and said in a low voice: "Today is different from the past. In the past, the Supreme Emperor was suppressing him, but now..."

Ning Chen smiled silently, "Do you want to say that one emperor and one court minister?"

Father-in-law Quan nodded slightly.

"Your Majesty!"

Gu Yichun's voice sounded outside.

"Come in!"

Gu Yichun walked in, leaned over and said, "Your Majesty, a decree was just sent from the palace for you to go to court tomorrow!"

Ning Chen nodded slightly, "Okay, I understand!"

Father-in-law Quan's face was full of worry, "Otherwise, if we stay home because of illness, tomorrow's morning meeting will definitely be a Shura field for you."

Ning Chen smiled and was noncommittal!

Send away the worried father-in-law.

Ning Chen came to the study, wrote a letter, and asked Xiao Yanxi to use the Taichu Pavilion intelligence network to send the letter.

...

The next day, it was still dark.

It was freezing outside, so Ning Chen rode into the palace.

Jinluan Palace.

With the sound of His Majesty's arrival, all the ministers knelt down and worshiped!

The new emperor wore a dragon robe and climbed onto the high platform of the dragon chair.

After a while, he slowly raised his hand: "Everyone loves you, please be safe!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The ministers stood up and lined up in two classes.

"If you have the foundation, you will play early, but if you don't have the foundation, you will retreat!"

The eunuch's high-pitched voice was a bit harsh.

"Your Majesty, I have this report... I want to join the king, but I am lawless, careless about human life, and despise the imperial power."

A spokesman stood up, looked in Ning Chen's direction and said loudly.

"Your Majesty, I also want to participate in suppressing the king, using power to bully others, and taking human life lightly."

"Your Majesty, Eunuch Liu is the general manager of the palace. The King of Zhen beat him to death in the street. It is really shocking. Does he still have the royal family and imperial power in his eyes?"

The officials jumped out one after another, filled with indignation.

For those who don’t know, they think Liu Kuan is the father of these people?

Ning Chen was wearing a pair of python robes and a black cloak, ranking first among the civil servants.

This position was assigned to him by Emperor Xuan.

Every time he goes to court, he will stand here.

Logically the head of the civil service should be Li Hanru, the left prime minister, but every time Ning Chen came to court, Li Hanru would retreat to the second position.

Ning Chen half-squinted his eyes, listening to Yan Guan's critical voice, and suddenly wanted to laugh.

It's been a long time since I went to court, and it's been a long time since I heard these people impeach me. I really miss it.

But in the past, Emperor Xuan would speak to suppress Yan Guan's arrogance.

Lao Quan was right when he said that today is different from the past... I am afraid that no one will ever protect me in this court again.

"quiet!"

The little eunuch's shrill voice silenced the court.

The new emperor looked at Ning Chen with complicated eyes and a tangled expression.

"King Zhen, are the reports by the ministers true?"

Ning Chen looked at the new emperor, shook his head and said, "Eunuch Liu was not killed by me."

"The King of Zhen was very clear about it. From yesterday to now, Eunuch Liu has only had a conflict with the King of Zhen... King Zhen beat Eunuch Liu severely in front of everyone, causing Eunuch Liu's internal organs to rupture and he died."

A spokesman jumped out to refute.

Ning Chen sneered, "If I really want to kill Eunuch Liu, I only need one sword, so why go to all the trouble? Those few blows by me will not rupture the internal organs, let alone kill anyone... If you don't believe it, I'm here for you Do an experiment on you to see if your internal organs will rupture and die? "

Yan Guan's expression changed, he looked at Ning Chen, and said angrily: "You, you are too arrogant... Do you still dare to commit murder in the court?

Well, the prince can evade Eunuch Liu's death...but for the following crimes, the prince has no excuse, right? "

Ning Chen said indifferently: "Tell me, why did I commit the following crime?"

"Eunuch Liu is someone close to His Majesty. Your Majesty beat Eunuch Liu for no reason, but have you ever taken His Majesty seriously? Are you not the following criminal?"

"Unprovoked?" Ning Chen's face was as dark as water, "Old General Chen is full of loyalty. He has been a soldier all his life and has made great contributions to Daxuan... Before his body was cold, Liu Kuan brought people to take away the general's mansion.

I, the king, think that he is someone close to His Majesty, so I punish him with a small punishment but with a big warning... If I really do the following, Liu Kuan will be killed on the spot. "

Yan Guan was stunned and speechless.

Ning Chen suddenly raised his head, looked at the new emperor, and asked word for word: "Your Majesty, I just want to ask... did Liu Kuan do what he did with your Majesty's permission?"

"King Zhen, you are so brave. Are you questioning His Majesty?"

"Bold Ning Chen, you have no ruler and despise the imperial power. Do you know your crime?"

"Your Majesty, the King of Zhen is so bold, please punish him severely."

Before the new emperor could speak, the officials had already started to attack him in groups.

"If the king is saintly and the ministers are virtuous, the world will be safe! If the king is weak and the ministers are strong, disaster will arise from itself!"

The hall suddenly became quiet.

Everyone's eyes fell on Right Prime Minister Zong Sibai.

What Zong Sibai said just now was what he said.

Ning Chen narrowed his eyes and looked at Zong Sibai.

Zong Sibai met Ning Chen's gaze with a calm face, and said in a deep voice: "I am the auxiliary minister appointed by the Supreme Emperor. There are some things that others cannot say, but I can.

King Zhen, you have too much power... I wonder if there is anyone in this court that you fear? Including His Majesty sitting on the Dragon Throne? "

The ministers nodded slightly.

Indeed, Ning Chen has too much power.

Marshal Daxuan's troops have no edict to mobilize the country's troops. Even General Chen doesn't have this power.

Even the new emperor couldn't compare with Ning Chen.

Li Hanru frowned and retorted: "The right minister's words are biased. The prince's power is obtained through his illustrious military exploits and courage and loyalty... If you are envious, you have the courage to go to the battlefield!"

Zong Sibai said solemnly: "Prime Minister Zuo, I have not denied the achievements of the prince... Now that the Daxuan country is stable and the world is prosperous, the prince's contribution is indispensable.

But the king is the king, and the minister is the minister... no matter who it is? You can't rely on your own merits to be without a monarch. If the following commits a crime, will you hold your Majesty to account? "

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