78 Dugu Zong Heng (2/2)
In just a moment’s time, almost everyone started cursing secretly and nearly lashed out at Meng You Fang, ”His Majesty was manipulating the entire thing. Since Dugu Zongheng had already appeared, why did you have to step in and intervene? You don’t recognise your own strengths and weaknesses, but don’t you at the least comprehend the meaning of ‘humiliation’? If you intend to fall off a cliff, you should do it alone. Why the heck did you drag us all down with you? How damaged are you…
Almost everyone in the Imperial Court revealed an expression of one who had just lost their soul and vigour. It does not matter if it was real or fake. What was vital was that it seemed real on the surface. As a member of the Imperial Court, they ought to have the capacity to put on an act. otherwise, it might be difficult for them to continue serving for long.
Yet, there a couple of people inside the Imperial Court who lowered their heads with anger etched upon their faces. These were the men who could not stomach their grievances; they were truly enraged and were unwilling to let it pass. However, all of them have had their identities noted down by all the senior ‘grandfathers’ of the Imperial Court, ”They couldn't even understand that a performance is in progress, these people don't have any future in store for them! When we return home later, we need to inform our sons and grandsons to stay away from these people. Otherwise, who knows when we might end up being dragged down by them…
”You fellow Ministers are all the pillars of our kingdom. Today, to witness such a scene occurring in this Imperial Court… I'm disappointed! Very disappointed!” His Majesty became furious, unstoppably furious! After having meted out the punishments, His Majesty said with a heavy heart, ”This matter is resolved following my instructions. Nobody is allowed to disobey it! You may leave now!”
The Minister of Rites, Sun Cheng He shouted, ”Your Majesty, please stay…” This person was none other than Fatty Tang’s future father-in-law.
All of the senior grandpas in the Imperial Court burst out with a look of contempt, ”Couldn’t you see that His Majesty is heading back to his chambers to relish the ‘joy’ from earlier. Ever resourceful, overlooking the world as its sovereign, delightfully manipulating everybody within the grasp of his hand, suppressing all of the great families influence in one fell swoop, bringing stability to the entire kingdom. How blissful would such an experience be? However, you actually chose to restrain His Majesty at this moment? Don’t you want to live a good life anymore? What an idiot!
”What do you wish to discuss?” His Majesty’s face was furious. His Majesty’s fury was originally staged, but after having been restrained, his false countenance of fury was beginning to turn real.
”Your Majesty, please understand, I am in charge of the ceremonies. However, today is the day for the annual Gifted Scholars’ Autumn Festival Feast. What should I do…”
This Minister of Rites is really lacking the capacity to judge the situation. This is not a light problem! all of the ministers inside the Imperial Court sighed in their hearts, ”Couldn’t you see the situation we've got here? All the families are filled with tears and mourns, who would be in the mood to care about a Gifted Scholars’ Autumn Festival Feast? This brat is genuinely an idiot… I will need to pay attention next time. I mustn't get too close to him, most probably he might be the demise of me!”
Sure enough, His Majesty turned furious and spoke out in a heavy tone. ”Gifted Scholars’ Autumn Festival Feast? We're currently in the middle of troubling times, how can you even bring this up? If I recall, I had appointed two ministers to be in charge of organizing the feast just a few days ago. However, those men are among the names of individuals who have been assassinated by the assassins!” Having finished speaking, he pointed vigorously at the list of names on his table. Flicking his sleeves, His Majesty walked out with an expression of rage on his face.
No one was able to see it, but when His Majesty turned away, the sides of his lips curled, as though he was happy…
Indeed, no one was able to see it. However, all the old ministers were secretly feeling pleased with themselves as well, ”As expected, everything went according to my predictions…”
After His Majesty had left, everyone patted their knees and got up. Most of the elder ministers looked at each other with an ‘as expected’ gaze. Li Shang snorted and looked at Jun Zhan Tian with the corner of his eyes. ”Old Jun, congratulations. Has your grandson gotten better yet?”
The purpose Li Shang mentioned this matter to Jun Zhan Tian was to piss him off. Even if Li Shang could not do anything to him this time, he ought to still prod Jun Zhantian until he chokes. That would not be too bad. However, as soon as Jun Zhan Tian heard that, he unexpectedly recalled what he wanted to do. Ignoring Li Shang, he ran in the direction His Majesty had went. ”Your Majesty, Your Majesty… I need to borrow that Death Warding Imperial Doctor for a while, this is an emergency.”
All the ministers within the Imperial Court stumbled.