Zhizhou: \"You're An Official, But You're Raising A Bunch Of Demonesses?

Chapter 91: Morning Court Meeting, Marquis Xinyuan's Downfall

Morning court, the imperial court,

Lansu wore the imperial robe, sitting on the Dragon Throne facing south, with a solemn expression.

His powerful gaze swept over the officials below, exuding imperial authority.

However, his appearance was completely different from when he met privately with Bai Yu in the Diligent Government Hall.

But when he saw a figure at the end of the civil officials, he squinted his eyes slightly.

He straightened his body and said lightly, "Court is in session!"

Civil officials and military generals stood on both sides, civil officials on the left and military officials on the right.

Official positions were arranged from front to back according to rank.

Everyone lowered their heads respectfully, with a respectful expression,

Holding their tablets and bowing, they said, "Your Majesty, may you be blessed!"

"Rise.

Qianyuan, ten days for a court session,

This was the first time Bai Yu had attended a court session since entering the government as an official.

He stood at the end of the civil officials, showing less caution and respect compared to others,

Looking around with interest.

After all, he had been so arrogant in front of the old emperor, so he wasn't nervous in the court either.

For him, a transmigrated reborn person, this experience was quite novel.

By the way, he could also see the true colors of these people who held the power of the country.

Because the old emperor did not promote him to an exaggerated position.

His current official position was not high,

A sixth-rank scholar in the Hanlin Academy, ranked at the end, basically just joining in the excitement.

Normally, he didn't need to attend the morning court,

But because he had just entered the government, he was allowed to come and observe without having any say.

Although his position was not high,

When he came, he received quite a few curious glances.

It seemed that his reputation as a newcomer in the workplace was quite loud among these old birds.

Just don't know if he would be subjected to workplace bullying...

Among these curious glances, one person seemed to pay special attention to him, with a complex gaze.

The contemporary Marquis Xinyuan, Huazhi.

Bai Yu didn't recognize him, but based on some fragments of conversation and observations, he was able to confirm the other party's identity.

This can be considered as an open and irreconcilable enemy.

I don't know if he will clean up the mess of his connections, and I don't know how efficient Prince Lan Xi is in handling matters.

Hmm... I hope he dies soon.

In addition, there are also a few acquaintances.

For example, Ji Guangsui, who is behind him, and Lan Xi and Lan Chi, who are standing in front.

In addition, among the civil officials, there is an elegant woman,

She is wearing an official robe, with delicate eyebrows and a graceful figure, exuding a dignified and scholarly temperament.

Looking at a beauty is much better than looking at these old foxes who have twisted minds.

Seeing is believing.

She should be a famous talented woman in the capital,

Lady Li Wanying, the Minister of Rites.

"Your Majesty, there is a severe drought in Shengzhou, with no water and cracked land, resulting in no harvest. Governor Liu Xisheng requests the court for relief funds..."

"Your Majesty, there was a sudden earthquake in Dongzhou, causing the East Sea to overflow and kill the people. Governor Zhou Xiaolin pleads for disaster relief from the court..."

"Your Majesty, I have a report. County magistrate of Zouyue County has been reported for corruption and bribery..."

"BET..."

After all, this is the hub of power in the world,

Every ten days, there is enough time to accumulate a major event.

The courtiers presented their memorials one by one, discussing various chaotic matters.

Lan Su also made decisions accordingly.

Among them, there were also verbal battles, which contained the hidden struggles between the various factions of the civil officials.

The novelty wore off,

Bai Yu felt a bit drowsy.

Even if his official position is higher in the future, he will still take leave.

And at this moment,

Lan Xi slightly bowed, holding a tablet and said, "Your Majesty, I have a report."

Although they are father and daughter,

In the court, there is only the relationship between sovereign and subject.

She would not address him as "Father Emperor" or refer to herself as "Your Filial Daughter" as she would in private.

"Hmm?"

Lan Su raised an eyebrow and glanced at her, saying, "Speak."

Suddenly, Yang Huabin, who was standing behind the civil officials, trembled violently.

Unconsciously,

he glanced at the exceptionally outstanding young man at the end of the line with the corner of his eye.

Could it be...?

Lan Xi nodded slightly, "I want to consult Mr. Yang Huabin."

"!"

For a moment, everyone in the court trembled. Although they all lowered their heads, they couldn't help but cast their eyes in the same direction.

Yang Huabin! The hereditary contemporary Marquis of Xinyuan!

Although he was only a fifth-rank official in the Ministry of Works, no one would underestimate his status.

Hereditary nobles, officials in a constant stream, and an ironclad aristocratic family.

They have accumulated a lot of power and wealth.

The network of relationships is complex and not easy to provoke, as it can easily lead to trouble.

What does the Crown Princess mean by this?

In the struggle for the crown prince, there are not many supporters to fight for. Why is she now targeting Yang Huabin, a neutral person who has not yet taken a side?

Why?

Does she have the confidence to kill him with one blow?

Even if she has such ability, there is no benefit in doing so!

Everyone in the court is astute.

For the Crown Princess, the Second Prince, and the Emperor... they pay special attention.

Their every move will be interpreted in a thousand ways, with countless thoughts in their minds, in order to make the best judgment.

Some people have more information and unconsciously glance at the end of the line again.

Could it be... him?

That young genius who was recently famous and in the limelight.

His name was suddenly mentioned and countless eyes were cast upon him.

Yang Huabin trembled violently, gripping the handle of his tablet tightly,

his clothes dampened with cold sweat.

The ominous premonition in his heart grew stronger and stronger.

"A month ago, Yang Shancheng, the fourth son of the Yang family, misused public property, forcibly abducted a commoner woman, and insulted the emperor. He has been sentenced to death.

"However, after investigation, I have learned that Yang Shancheng was not executed!"

"Lord Yang Xuliang, the Chief Judge, paid Qi Ruoxian, the prison warden, 100,000 gold coins to replace a dead prisoner with a similar appearance to Yang Shancheng, using mud and ash to disguise him, and let him take the punishment instead."

Lan Xi's voice was clear and could be heard by everyone in the court.

She then turned to Yang Huabin, whose face had turned pale and was trembling.

Despite her beautiful appearance, she exuded an intimidating aura that made people dare not look directly at her.

Her almond-shaped eyes revealed a hint of coldness as she coldly said, "Lord Yang, you dare to protect those whom His Majesty has condemned and intends to kill! What else are you not willing to do?"

"Now the evidence is all there."

"Such audacity and disrespect towards the emperor and the court!"

For a moment, everyone's expressions became somewhat strange.

He's been framed!

Yang Huabin has been framed.

Who among the people present hasn't committed some corrupt and unlawful acts?

But as long as there is no solid evidence against them,

or even if there is, it doesn't matter,

but it absolutely cannot be revealed in a place like the court.

If it is revealed in front of the emperor, apart from proving one's absolute innocence,

there is no room for maneuver.

Is the emperor's authority and the authority of the law more important, or is your insignificant life as a subject more important?

The atmosphere has reached this point, death is inevitable.

Who doesn't have some dirt on each other!

Threats and constraints between each other, constant testing.

But someone like the Crown Princess is clearly an exception!

She doesn't need to be constrained or threatened by anyone.

At most, she needs to weigh the pros and cons, sometimes turning a blind eye,

and strive to win the support of the court officials, making them stand on her side for her ascension.

Other than that,

as long as there is evidence, she obviously wants to implicate whoever she wants to implicate.

Being caught by her and being openly spoken about in this court,

there is basically no hope.

"Lord Yang, do you have anything else to say? What crime should you be charged with?"