16 Generals Crisis (2/2)
Shi Yi walked out carrying the unconscious Concubine Mei in his arms. He turned his head back once more and spat out his thoughts.
”Pathetic!”
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As soon as morning arrived, an edict came for the General. The General clenched his hands tightly but passively got on his knees and accepted the decree.
”I thank the Emperor for his grace. This lowly subject accepts this honor.”
As the General arrived at the Palace, he could hear others already tearing down his name.
”Your Majesty, this lowly servant thinks General Wei should be stripped of his title.” A minister stepped out before the Emperor and presented out his thoughts.
”I agree, how can we call someone who couldn't even maintain his household properly, a General, of our country.”
Voices of agreement and discontentment rang out without stopping, echoing throughout the room. The Emperor sat high above on his throne listening with contentment. His eyes narrowed like a sly cat. His son, the Crown Prince, had disclosed yesterday's visit's details to him already. To be honest, he was wondering when to make the next move to weaken the General's power. This General's authority had been growing too rapidly, far too dangerously. The Emperor glanced over at Minster Rui. While the loss of a daughter was dishearting, it gave him a great stepping stone. Now he only needed to wait it out and watch the General voluntarily hand over his own army token.
”The General has arrived!”
The ministers of the palace court quickly quieted down. As the General walked in, eyes of contempt watched his every move.
He quickly got on his knees as he greeted the Emperor.
”This lowly subject greets the Emperor. May the Emperor live for a thousand years.”
The Emperor waved his hand.
”You may rise.”
”Many thanks, your Majesty.”
”Do you know what you have done wrong this time?”
The General snapped his heads upwards. Too quick. Everything was spiraling out of reach, way too quickly. This hateful Minster Rui isn't holding back, stirring so much trouble in such a small amount of time. General Wei was afraid this Minster Rui had been plotting against him for a while. He gritted his teeth and played dumb.
”No.”
Minster Rui was enraged. ”How dare you say no!”