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Chapter 1718: Chapter 1718: Together
Minister Wang looked at his daughter’s appearance and was extremely angry.
"Why didn’t you keep an eye on Xiao Kun? What now? He’s spouting nonsense in the court. He’s already confessed."
"How could I keep an eye on him? The Marquis has already forbidden him to go out. Who knew how he managed it? Father, what now? Won’t he be sentenced after his confession?"
"That’s certain. No one can do anything now, Duke Lu has been listening on the side, and he spoke even more in the end."
"Can’t the Marquis do anything? No, we must save Xiao Kun. Doesn’t the family have the Death Exemption Token?"
Minister Wang angrily slapped the table, "Are you stupid? Just stay put. Otherwise, the situation might worsen."
"Father, are we abandoning Xiao Kun?"
Minister Wang had no options, and what else could he do but abandon him?
It seems the Marquis doesn’t want him anymore, and with the eldest’s issues already exposed, the Marquis won’t care more.
Ye Zongshen knew Minister Wang had come here and was already aware that the poison was surprisingly given by the Minister’s Mansion, harming his first-born son merely for personal gain, and even threatened to poison anyone who posed a future threat to him. What good is a son like that? Must one constantly be wary of him?
In his heart, Ye Zongshen had already given up on Ye Liangkun, but he felt very disgraced.
Actually, it just came to light; which family doesn’t have such scandals?
Thinking of his other two sons, Ye Zongshen was also extremely angry. Did they care so little about him now? Their wings had stiffened, and they didn’t listen to him at all.
However, for the Marquis Mansion to thrive in the future, capable people are needed, and now these brothers are the most suitable.
Even though they were so unfilial to him, he felt resentment towards them. He was their father; they should obey him. Isn’t that how everyone gets by?
The next day, the two accompanied the Emperor until noon, this time the Emperor kept them for lunch.
Neither was reserved, and the Emperor liked them just like that.
"So? Can you take revenge this time?"
Meng Po shook her head, "Emperor, actually, revenge is meaningless if not on the same level. Originally, we intended to wait until he inherited the Marquis Mansion and then deal with him. Who would have thought he would lose his composure?"
"Heard you have the ability to make him speak the truth?"
"How could I be so miraculous? Just knowing what he cares about, what he fears, when someone is mentally collapsing, they disregard everything."
"Even mental tactics?"
"Is this a tactic? Just understanding him."
"What’s the plan ahead?"
"Just wait for the verdict. The law remains just."
"Aren’t you afraid Marquis Ye might interfere?"
"Will he? I don’t think so. After all, with him being so dangerous, who knows when he might die at his hands?"
The Emperor laughed, "Don’t you know the Ye Family holds the Death Exemption Token?"
"Yes, it’s the Ye Family’s glory. But, would Marquis Ye be willing to use it? It’s a one-time thing, right?"
The Emperor laughed heartily, "You’re young but quite insightful."
"Emperor, once experienced death, what is there not to understand?"
"Indeed, indeed."
"Emperor, I boldly speculate, are you thinking of making the Ye Family use the Death Exemption Token?"
The Emperor smiled silently, contemplating, with a heart as intricate as Linglong’s, to test loyalty.
"Emperor, we’ll check it out in the afternoon."
Their thoughts aligned perfectly, facilitating what needed to be done.
It’s safe to say that the Imperial Palace has no secrets; the news that the Emperor had the two Ye lords for lunch was known by all officials, and their minds weighed once again, realizing it was better to form marital ties.
Moreover, quite a few ladies returned with the desire to marry them, wasn’t that a good idea too?
The two left the Imperial Palace, Zhang Dong was waiting outside.
To show the importance attached to this matter, they went directly to the government office.
Lord Bai personally hosted.
"Both lords, confession is made, and the crime caught on site, could be sentenced immediately."
Meng Po shook his head, "Lord Bai, no hurry, still need to investigate if there are other issues."
Lord Bai looked at their expressions, thought for a moment and immediately understood.
"Certainly. Still need to examine, any results, I’ll inform you both."
Meng Po really liked Lord Bai, so loyal like Taishang, such a person was destined to rise.
Upon leaving, they saw a carriage bearing the Ye Family emblem waiting at one side.
Housekeeper Ye ran over, "Seventh Young Master, Eighth Young Master, the Marquis invites you both back."
Meng Po immediately leaned on Qi Wen, "Apologies, I’m unwell and need to rest and recuperate."
Qi Wen didn’t even give Housekeeper Ye a glance, supporting Meng Po up the carriage.
An astute observer would clearly see the intent behind this act. But there’s nothing that could be done except for it; when others claim they’ll, they can’t. Mainly because with their status now, if it were before, a concubine’s son wouldn’t dare engage with the housekeeper like this, needing to show utmost respect. Even though called Young Master from their mouths, it’s merely a title.
Housekeeper Ye watched them board the carriage with truthfully no options.
Hurriedly returned to report, it truly wasn’t his incompetence causing the issues.
Ye Zongshen hearing this news, didn’t say much. After the servants left, his expression was deeply grim.
In the following days, the two frequently dined with the Emperor for lunch. Such visits made the public increasingly aware of their favor with the Emperor.
A month later, both were promoted by two ranks, turning the external winds.
Originally many were observing, now they didn’t need to. Those who understood sent official matchmakers to propose marriage to them, while some clueless ones went to the Marquis Mansion.
Mrs. Wang would certainly not choose good matches for them. When Meng Po received the news, she requested favor from the Emperor during lunch. She desired to handle their marriage herself and secured an imperial decree.
Upon receiving this news, Mrs. Wang angrily smashed a teacup.
Ye Zongshen’s expression grew even darker. Formerly he thought of using the matter as leverage over them. Those outside understood, this was a sign of severing ties with the Marquis Mansion.
Some even went to the government to file complaints. All accusing Ye Liangkun of bullying men and women.
Lord Bai specially invited the two lords over, seeing the pile of indictments, Meng Po nodded. "Lord Bai, do you think this merits a death sentence?"
Lord Bai nodded fervently, "It does, absolutely does."
"Lord Bai, for such heinous conduct, should there be a public trial?"
"Of course, it must be publicly tried, letting those with such vile acts see it as a warning."
"Lord Bai is truly fair and incorruptible."
"It’s what I ought to do, to eliminate evil forces."
Qi Wen and Meng Po were satisfied.
Although unable to say bluntly to Lord Bai, Duke Lu certainly understood what was happening, and he loyally served the Emperor.
Sure enough, within ten days, Ye Liangkun’s public trial was scheduled.