kvmb Chapter 429 Shooting yourself in the foot
Chapter 429 Shooting yourself in the foot
The Northern Qi emperor, having experienced the scandals involving the empress and the prince, was deeply affected and developed a fever that night. The fever persisted until the morning court session, when it was time to attend. He only managed to attend the session after taking some medicine.
After all, Feng Xiaozhong was beheaded in the palace, the empress went to guard the imperial tombs, and Prince Qi was imprisoned.
There have already been many speculations outside, and if he falls ill again and does not attend court, he may lose control of the situation.
The Northern Qi emperor looked at the memorial in his hand and was furious: "What a scoundrel Feng Zhihuan! He used my edict to line his own pockets, exploit the people, and disregard human life, causing the riot in Yongqing County. I will not be satisfied until this dog of an official is executed."
He looked at Zhao Yi, who was dressed in plain clothes, and said, "King of Guangling, take your troops to Yongqing County and quell the rebellion."
The court officials, considering the current situation in the court, immediately understood the Northern Qi emperor's actions.
This is to send Zhao Yi away and make room for the wise king.
The ministers finally looked at Zhao Yi, each with their own thoughts.
If the riot in Yongqing County is handled well, it will be a great achievement.
By then, Prince Xian had already entered the capital and been made crown prince.
Zhao Yi wanted to compete, but he lost the initiative.
If he doesn't handle this well, the Emperor of Northern Qi will hold him accountable.
Staying in the capital is the safest option.
If Zhao Yi disobeys the imperial decree, the Northern Qi emperor will have a convenient excuse to punish him.
This is a dilemma.
They didn't know what choice Zhao Yi would make.
Zhao Yi remained silent for a moment, then stepped forward and said, "Your subject obeys the decree."
The Northern Qi emperor stared at Zhao Yi's face, noticing his composed expression and lack of displeasure, and frowned slightly. He couldn't help but think of Zhao Yi's great achievements in controlling the plague, which had earned him immense prestige among the people.
If Zhao Yi handles the riot well and achieves political success, his brilliance will overshadow that of the wise king.
The Northern Qi emperor lowered his eyes, concealing the sinister glint in them.
A person with disabilities cannot be an emperor.
He had an idea in mind and said in a gentle tone, "Yi'er, you have handled the riot in Yongqing County well this time. When you return to the capital, I will definitely reward you handsomely."
Zhao Yi bowed and said, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."
The Emperor of Northern Qi said, "You shall depart today."
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After the court session ended, Zhao Yi returned to the Guangling Prince's Mansion with the owl soup bestowed upon him by the Emperor of Northern Qi.
Shen Qingtan was waiting for Zhao Yi at the courtyard gate. When she saw him returning with a food box, she went up to him and asked, "Has His Majesty arranged for you to go to Yongqing County?"
Zhao Yi nodded slightly: "We shall set off today." He handed the food box to the servant beside him: "This is owl soup bestowed by His Majesty. Take it and distribute it to the eunuchs and palace maids in the mansion."
The servant hesitated for a moment, then quickly took the food box and left.
Shen Qingtan and Zhao Yi entered the house together. Shen Qingtan instructed Liu Yue and Ting Xue to guard the door, then closed the door and told Zhao Yi everything about Madam Feng's visit to the mansion.
"I thought Madam Feng would help Consort Shu plot against us, but who knew she would have the audacity to come to our door and poison us? Are they really not afraid that we will find out who the murderer is?"
Shen Qingtan felt that Consort Shu was ruthless, sending Madam Feng to personally poison her. If she died from the poison, the coroner would find Madam Feng dead without a doubt.
Madam Feng couldn't have been unaware of this, and was willing to sacrifice her own life to save Feng Zhihuan's.
She said with a solemn expression, "The poison that Madam Feng gave me is the same poison that you have. Could it be that the poison in your body was given by Consort Shu?"
Zhao Yi's handsome features were tinged with coldness: "In Northern Qi, besides her, who else would plot against me?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingtan looked in the direction of the palace and said, "If it's Consort Shu, she's going to end up shooting herself in the foot this time."
Just as Shen Qingtan had predicted, the imperial physician was summoned as soon as he entered the palace.