Chapter 150: Punishment and Reward The Evil Prince and his Precious Wife The Sly Lady (2/2)

All of a sudden, a figure stumbled over, and knelt in front of the Emperor, with his head down, “Your Majesty, this race is hosted by me!”

The Emperor looked down at him and saw the man was wearing the fourth rank official robes. His official hat was slightly askew, his arms and legs were injured, his body was trembling slightly, and his face was pale. It was Du Yi, prefect of Taichang Temple.

“Look at what you’ve done.” The Emperor’s deep voice was enveloped with great anger. Du Yi quivered and said hastily, “I’m sorry, Your Majesty. I didn’t expect the water snakes would climb onto the platform and attack people...”

Du Yi spent numerous manpower and material resources in order to get the right to organize the race, but he never thought that his dragon boat race would be destroyed by snakes while the passing races were all organized well and pleasing.

“What a good excuse! Dragon boat races are held on the water. The high platform is also built on the water. Everyone knows there are snakes in the water. Every host would think of preventing insects and snakes. But you’ve done nothing. Of what use are damn you?” The Emperor sharply questioned him, with his sharp eyes flashing with cold.

Du Yi’s tall figure trembled violently and he stammered, “I know my mistake, please show mercy, Your Majesty...”

Because of his improper arrangement, the snakes attacked wildly, the Emperor and Empress were both frightened, and civil and military officials as well as the royal families suffered injuries. He was now asking for no increase in official position, only hoping His Majesty would not punish him too severely...

“Your fault has caused the weak harem frightened, and tens of thousands of people injured. How can I let you off?” The Emperor was livid and reprimanded him harshly.

Du Yi choked on the Emperor’s remarks. At this moment, the Emperor would feel even more offended the more Du Yi pushed off his responsibility. The Emperor’s anger might reduce if Du Yi just admitted his mistake.

He bit his teeth secretly and said in a low voice, “It was all my fault! I ask for the punishment, Your Majesty.”

Looking at his pious eyes, the Emperor’s face eased slightly, and he then said coldly, “A big mistake was made due to your thoughtlessness. I depose you the position of prefect of Taichang Temple, and demote you as a civilian. For now on, you could never serve the government... Now, go to the Ministry of Punishments to receive the punishment of one hundred spanks!”

“Thank you, Your Majesty, for your mercy!” Du Yi kowtowed to the Emperor and breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. He only deposed of his official position and had to receive one hundred spanks, which was so much better than death penalty.

“What are you still doing here? Be quick to receive your penalty!” Hearing the Emperor’s dignified rebuke came from above, Du Yi shook and then hastily said, “Yes, I might be excused.”

Du Yi stood up. When leaving backward step by step, he saw the Emperor turned around from the corner of his eye. The Emperor’s voice was as amiable as ever, “Is Xue hurt?”

Du Yi’s footsteps suddenly paused, Xue? Could it be Murong Xue?

He looked up quietly and saw a young girl with a bright little face and a delicate body standing opposite the Emperor. It was Murong Xue.

Murong Xue looked at the Emperor and chuckled, “Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. Prince Ouyang came in time, so I was unharmed.”

“That’s good!” The emperor nodded with faint eyes, “Your plan of setting fire to burn the water snakes solved the trouble and saved me, the empress, and civil and military officials. To recognize your contribution, you can make a request to me...”