437 Which Side Do You Take? (1/2)
A long-unending speech followed. Wherein, the scholar listed no less than fifteen crimes that had been committed by the Old Man Jun. It would go against the natural order of things if Jun Zhan Tian wasn't punished for them. In fact, it would be a grave misfortune for the common people!
There was one particularly interesting part in the accusations. The specific content was as follows — The soldiers and guards around the Capital City's ministers are being threatened by the Jun Family. And, this has forced the guards to relocate out of fear. It seems that Jun Zhan Tian is on the verge of causing an uprising…
A total of fifteen crimes were listed. And, one of them was said to have been committed by the Old Man Jun's grandson — Jun Mo Xie. ”That young and shameless brat has defiled his elder sister-in-law. He has committed an immoral act. Guan Qing Han is the Eldest Daughter-in-law of the Jun Family. However, she has seduced the Young Master with little shame. She has ruined the family values, and has lowered their morals very considerably!” This charge had seven accusations in itself.
His Majesty frowned as he looked at the old scholar in a very impatient manner.
However, Kong Ling Yang seemed very more emotional as he continued in a loud voice, ”This official believes that Jun Zhan Tian is a traitorous scoundrel who is guilty of these crimes. And, he should be punished with execution without further delay. Jun Wu Yi has been shamelessly ignoring rules of the military. He should be sacked. And, an inquiry should be initiated against him. This man should be sent to prison, and he should be given a very strict punishment. Jun Mo Xie's crimes against his elder sister-in-law are filthy to the extreme. He should be given death by a thousand cuts. It shall serve as an example for future offenders. Guan Qing Han isn't a woman who defends her honor. She is extremely shameless. She is a widowed woman. However, she still shared the beddings with another man. Her crimes must be declared publicly. That shall uphold Tian Xiang's moral integrity to the world at large!”
These words were very poisonous in nature. In fact, they could taint and ruin the Jun Family.
The Dugu Family's head grinned. He hadn't heard a single word about the extermination of the entire family. But, this punishment was still as cruel. After all, all three members of the Jun Family had been nominated to the scaffold…
Jun Zhan Tian was sitting with a lowered head. However, he didn't seem to be paying attention to anything. In fact, it appeared as if he was sleeping.
”This official seconds this motion!”
”This official also supports this motion!”
….
Everyone in the hall kneeled in front of the Emperor, and requested him to punish the Jun Family.
Many people who hailed from the various powerful families hesitated to speak out. So, they merely watched as everything proceeded. However, the Emperor's brows continued to knit tighter and tighter together…
”Your Majesty, I believe that Jun Zhan Tian has lost his status of the past. He doesn't hold the same status and authority in the army anymore. It will be good for Tian Xiang if we root out the Jun Family by using this opportunity. And, it will be good from a morality standpoint as well,” Even Jun Zhan Tian raised his eyebrows when he heard the voice of this man.
[I knew that someone would try to get me when I'm down. But, I had never thought that he would be the first person to do so.]
It was the Song Family's Head. He was also a General in the army. His name was Song De Hai.
”The Song Family's head has spoken correctly. This official seconds this motion!” The Meng Family's head — Meng You Wei — stood up as well. His face brimmed with grief and indignation, ”Jun Zhan Tian is like a malignant disease for the Empire. It will be difficult to keep the rest of the continent calm if we don't remove him. It would be very difficult to maintain the court's discipline if we don't remove him. And, it'll be difficult to prevent the common people from speaking about it for ages. So, I sincerely look to His Majesty to resolve this as quickly as possible!”
”We sincerely look to His Majesty to resolve this as quickly as possible!” everyone called out together as they firmly prostrated themselves.
The Seven Great Families of the Capital were present in attendance. The Murong Family had remained neutral as usual. The Tang and the Jun Family were still as thick as thieves. So, the Tang Family hadn't spoken a word. However, many others stood in opposition to the Jun Family. But, one family had acted beyond everyone's anticipation… The Li Family hadn't participated in this onslaught even though they were the Jun Family's greatest rivals!
”This matter is of utmost importance! We shall discuss this further tomorrow!” His Majesty announced in a low voice, ”The officials may rise!”
The Emperor was about to flee from the court. However, this is when he heard the old scholar Kong speak-up again…
”Your Majesty mustn't leave! Your Majesty mustn't leave! You need to sort this matter out quickly! We can't delay! Anyone who hesitates can't resolve this chaos. Your Majesty is divinely wise, and he knows the military law!” Kong Ling Yang wasn't prepared to leave. So, he took the lead and started to shout these slogans. His meaning was very clear. [We won't give up unless you deal with the Jun Family today.]
The Emperor frowned in a serious manner as he got up. However, it seemed as if these words had escaped from deep within him, ”I'm feeling unwell. So, I'll leave.” Then, he waved his sleeves and disappeared like a wisp of smoke. [You love to kneel, don't you? I can't believe you've put me in this position. I'm going to lose my mind!]
Even the Emperor wanted to use this opportunity to deal with the Jun Family. And, anyone who'd peak into his heart would know of it. But, he couldn't dare to. He was the ruler of an Empire. So, he had obviously thought far ahead than most people would. Perhaps, those rotten scholars hadn't considered this point. Perhaps they thought that the consequences of dealing with the Jun Family wouldn't be that bad…
However, the Emperor knew that the Jun Family had a comprehensive command and influence over the military. Therefore, he was certain that there would be new of a mutiny in the morning if he were to make a move against the Jun Family. In fact, even speaking up against Jun Zhan Tian would result in the same! And then, more of such news would pour-in from at least five or six places within three days…
What would the nation of Tian Xiang do then?
[Is it that easy to deal with the Jun Family at this time? What a big joke! Would I have waited for you to submit your petition if I could've dealt with them…?]
The officials also left after the Emperor departed in violent anger. Jun Zhan Tian had seemed to be sleepy inside the hall. But, he was as lively as a dragon when he walked out. He hadn't taken the accusations of those rotten scholars seriously.