Chapter 508 Your Majesty, trust me, no explanation needed
The Imperial Palace is, of course, the place where important national affairs are discussed.

Compared to the advice and complaints of the fourth and fifth rank censors, the Minister of Rites and Prince Linglan, who was in charge of the Imperial Clan House, came here to discuss important matters.

Even though the prince of Qi has lost his power, he is still a prince.

Whether the Qin Dynasty agrees to her marriage proposal will determine the future direction of the five countries and three regions.

Before such matters, the imperial censors and scholars had no say and dared not to say anything.

Without a third-rank official title, he has no right to interrupt.

Only the Ministry of Rites and the Imperial Clan Court are qualified to participate in this matter.

Yu Kuizhen brought the scroll presented by Wang Anzhi to Emperor Yuankang, who took it and unfolded it.

His eyes swept across the scroll and then looked at King Linglan.

"Princess Ying Yiyu of Prince Gucheng, concubine Ying Jingwan of Prince Cong, and daughter Ying Biqin of Prince Fengjue."

"I remember that the daughter of Prince Gu and the one the Prince of Qi admired was Ying Zhiruo."

King Linglan nodded.

"Your Majesty, it is inappropriate for Prince Gu to go to the Eastern Territory and his daughter to go to Qi. Our clan office will remove their names from the marriage proposal."

"As for Princess Zhiruo, the clan office has asked her opinion."

Prince Linglan said calmly, "Princess Zhiruo said that rather than marrying a prince of Qi, being far away from home and country, and living in uncertainty, it's better to marry a man of Qin."

King Linglan's voice echoed above the hall.

Some of the civil servants standing in the back were muttering to themselves, while others had twitching faces.

"Your Majesty, as a member of the imperial family of the Great Qin, this Princess Zhiruo cannot care about the Great Qin and only care about herself. I, your humble servant, will—"

An imperial censor who could no longer bear it stepped forward quickly, bowed and shouted.

Before he could finish, King Linglan turned around and interrupted him.

"Princess Zhiruo also said that the Qin Dynasty doesn't need her as a marriage partner now. If the Qin Dynasty were interested in Qi, she would spend all her wealth to train a large army for the Qin Dynasty, lead it herself, and destroy Qi."

In the hall, the censor who was walking forward stopped in his tracks, his mouth open, his face flushed, unable to utter a word.

The other civil servants looked at each other, their expressions changing.

"Your Excellency, this, this..." The two officials from the Censorate looked at Wang Anzhi and spoke in a low voice.

Wang Anzhi didn't respond at all. Instead, he stepped forward and shouted, "Your Majesty, Princess Zhiruo is right. Now that the Qin Dynasty is strong, our policy towards foreign countries should change."

"I have already drafted the future regulations of the Ministry of Rites with Gong Yuzheng, the Minister of Rites, and others."

"The laws of our Great Qin are never static."

Emperor Yuan Kang nodded and closed the book in his hand.

"Your Majesty is right. The laws of the Qin Empire should adapt to the times. I think the establishment of the Grand Council is a good idea."

"After some time, I want to rebuild the Secretariat and select the cabinet ministers..."

The emperor paused, waved his hand and said, "Let's not discuss this matter today."

The Secretariat.

Cabinet Grand Secretary.

The rumors turned out to be true!
The faces of the civil servants in the hall were all filled with surprise.

They finally understood why Wang Anzhi proposed reform. It was clearly about digging canals and diverting water for the emperor.

I'm afraid this Minister of Rites has already been one of the candidates for the Grand Secretary of the Ministry of Chancellery?
There was a slight discussion in the hall.

The seated Emperor Yuan Kang glanced over and suddenly said, "Has Zhang Qingyang not left yet?"

Zhang Qingyang.

They were discussing state affairs in the main hall and had forgotten about Marquis Qingyang blocking the Qianyang Palace.

When the emperor mentioned this, many people's faces immediately turned into grief and anger.

"Your Majesty, I have heard that the Marquis of Qingyang intercepted the Minister of Justice, murdered someone in the street, and now has even blocked off the Qianyang Palace," Wang Anzhi bowed to Emperor Yuankang. "I dare to confront the Marquis of Qingyang in the palace."

As the head of the civil officials, the Minister of Rites must make a counter-offense to Marquis Qingyang!
In the main hall, all the civil servants showed joy on their faces.

In terms of eloquence, familiarity with the laws of the Qin Dynasty, and the ability to debate Confucianism and Taoism, how could a warrior from a borderland be a match for the Minister of Rites of the Qin Dynasty!

The Minister of Rites Wang Anzhi was going to make a counter-offensive with the Marquis of Qingyang, and the result was foreseeable.

This new head of the Wu Yu Division is bound to be defeated and left speechless by the refutation!

In the hall, everyone looked up and looked at Emperor Yuankang.

The emperor nodded and said calmly, "Approved."

quasi!
The civil servants clenched their fists.

The emperor approved the memorials of Wang Anzhi and Qingyang Hou, which meant that the emperor was no longer willing to cover up for them, or at least no longer favored Qingyang Hou.

Marquis Qingyang went too far today, and the emperor was also displeased.

Hearing Emperor Yuankang's words, Yu Kuizhen quickly walked out of the hall.

After a moment, Yu Kuizhen walked back and bowed, saying, "Marquis Qingyang said he would not enter the palace to make a statement."

"If the Minister has anything to say, please feel free to ask." Not going into the palace to make a reply?
Can you do this?

Everyone in the hall was stunned.

Even Emperor Yuankang's mouth twitched slightly.

King Linglan smiled.

Wang Anzhi pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll ask a few questions."

After saying this, he looked towards Emperor Yuankang and bowed slightly. "I want to ask, how should the Marquis of Qingyang explain his actions today, including killing people and blocking off the Qianyang Palace, to the officials and the people of the court?"

Yu Kuizhen turned around and shouted loudly. The sound spread from the main hall to outside the hall and echoed within ten miles around Qianyang Hall.

"The Minister of Rites, Lord Wang Anzhi, asked the Marquis of Qingyang how he should explain today's murder and the blocking of Qianyang Palace to the officials and the people of the world—"

The sound was like thunder, and could be heard clearly not only in Qianyang Palace, but also in other surrounding palaces and by the guards stationed there.

"As for my actions as the Heavenly Guardian, I don't need to explain them to anyone except Your Majesty."

Outside the hall, Zhang Yuan's voice was heard.

No explanation!
King Linglan's eyes lit up instantly.

Wang Anzhi's questions were meant to set a trap for Zhang Yuan.

If Zhang Yuan said that he was working for His Majesty, he would be putting the blame on His Majesty for things like murder, which is a big taboo for a minister.

If Zhang Yuan were to speak out in defense, it would be to gain the understanding of officials and the people.

Anyone else in Daqin can gain the understanding of others, except Zhang Yuan and Heibingtai.

Black Ice Platform, Heavenly Suppression Division, that is the sword in your Majesty’s hand.

In the hall, Wang Anzhi's face remained calm as he spoke again, "I would like to ask, will the Marquis of Qingyang give His Majesty an explanation?"

Yu Kuizhen looked outside the hall and shouted loudly: "My Lord, please ask the Marquis of Qingyang to give His Majesty an explanation——"

Give your Majesty an explanation!
This is the real trap!

Many of the things that Zhentiansi does are things that can be done but not said.

Now Wang Anzhi wants Marquis Qingyang to explain to His Majesty, which means making these unspeakable things public.

Whether Qingyang Hou chooses to speak or not at this time, it will be wrong!
The civil servants in the hall all looked surprised.

As expected of the Minister of Rites, just these two questions were enough to put the Marquis of Qingyang to death!
"Your Majesty, trust me. No explanation is needed."

Outside the hall, Zhang Yuan's voice slowly rang out.

Your Majesty, trust me.

No explanation needed!

In the hall, Wang Anzhi was shocked and looked up at Emperor Yuankang.

All the officials in the hall had stunned expressions on their faces.

This, this is the real favorite!

This Marquis Qingyang is definitely not a reckless man!
For the emperor, he needs people who just do things and don’t explain!

At this moment, King Linglan's eyes were bright and sharp.

Emperor Yuankang's expression was initially calm, but after a moment he chuckled and said, "Yu Kuizhen, go ask him why he's blocking the Qianyang Palace instead of doing what he's supposed to do."

These words made many officials in the hall breathe a sigh of relief.

In the end, the emperor still wanted to protect them and drive away Marquis Qingyang.

Although he failed to overthrow Qingyang Hou and suppress Zhentiansi today, at least he managed to save himself.

Unlike these officials, Wang Anzhi looked extremely solemn.

He might have to re-evaluate the Marquis of Qingyang.

Zhang Yuan, who dared to say that he would not explain to the emperor, would definitely gain the emperor's immense trust!

From today onwards, within the court, Marquis Qingyang can truly execute anyone without warning!

From today onwards, no one will dare to disrespect the name of Zhentiansi!

Yu Kuizhen walked out of the hall quickly, and turned back after a while and bowed to Emperor Yuankang.

"Your Majesty, Marquis Qingyang said he's here to buy time..."

Delaying time?

What do you mean?
Everyone in the hall was stunned again.

"He also said that while he was blocking the Qianyang Palace, the Twelve Heavenly Guardians had raided the homes of all the officials in the palace who had falsely accused the Wuyusi. They had also obtained confessions from the officials from the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple who were imprisoned."

Yu Kuizhen looked up, and the corners of her eyes trembled slightly.

"besides……"

"Marquis Qingyang reports that the Minister of Justice committed suicide out of fear of punishment."

"Attempted."

(End of this chapter)