The next day, Ning Xianting took Xue Beinian to the outside of the Nanhua Hall early. At the same time, Cao Jun, who was wearing shackles, also followed.

Ning Xianting was dressed in a purple official robe, wearing a goldfish bag on the outside and embroidering a gold pattern on the inside. Where you strut with your head high, you have a majestic style.

As more and more officials came, Xue Beinian seemed to have returned to the year of the Zhongju again.

On the court where this mirror hangs high, there is never a shortage of ministers. What it lacks most is a loyal servant who can distinguish between right and wrong.

And Cao Jun looked at the magnificent scene in front of him, and couldn't help but sigh. In his lifetime, he was able to see the emperor of Zhaonan in the Nanhua Palace, and he died without regrets.

Then, a spur sound resounded crisply outside the Nanhua Palace. The eunuch with a sharp whip in his hand said in a loud voice: "Go to the early court!" ”

At this time, the door of the palace was slowly opened, and all the ministers entered the Nanhua Palace.

And Xue Beinian and Cao Jun could only enter the center of the hall after the emperor summoned them.

"Zhong Aiqing, do you have something else to play?" The emperor sat high on the throne, his eyes darting over his ministers.

"Minister, there is a book to play." A majestic and cold word pierced the silence of the temple.

The emperor raised his eyes and saw that it was Prime Minister Ning Xianting. Why did this Ning Xianting hold on to the matter of Jingyang City?

"Oh? What does Prime Minister Ning have to play? The emperor leaned back on the imperial chair and asked in a strange manner.

Seeing the emperor's reaction, all the ministers below snickered, looking gloating.

Although Ning Xianting is the prime minister, he always plays the matter of disobedience to the emperor. Sooner or later, the emperor would depose him from his official position because of this.

Once the position of prime minister is vacated, they can also compete!

"Your Majesty, Xue Beinian Xue County has found out the real culprit of malaria. And right now, Xue Xian Ya and the spy Cao are both outside the Nanhua Palace. I wonder if the emperor is summoning him now? ”

Ning Xianting said directly, his majestic voice echoed throughout the Nanhua Palace. Every word is heard clearly.

It's Jingyang City again!

The emperor frowned slightly, and his expression was annoyed.

If they are announced, they will inevitably discuss the sins of Zhao Hongde, the city lord of Jingyang City;

If they had not been announced, he would have known nothing about what was going on in the two countries. The security of the two countries is at stake, and he cannot be arbitrary.

"Announce them in." The emperor breathed a long sigh of relief and then said.

"Xuan Xue Beinian and Cao Jun are here!"

Then, the two walked to the center of the hall one after the other, and both knelt down and said: "Long live my emperor, long live, long live!" ”

Of course, according to the regulations of the two countries, Cao Jun did not need the emperor of Zhaonan to perform this ceremony.

But now that he is still in their hands after all, he can only try his best not to commit the wrath of heaven and save his life.

"Xue County Ya, you have worked hard and worked hard in this matter, and I want to reward you well." The Emperor smiled crookedly.

"Expelling the Tatar slaves is what every official in Zhaonan should do. If the emperor rewards the ministers for this, he will be tormented by the ministers. Xue Beinian responded without humility or arrogance.

He knew that the emperor was uncertain and moody, and if he really accepted his reward, there would be constant turmoil in the future.

Although he is in a low position now, he is also thriving. In addition to this fame, he is also an idle wanderer.

"I remember that you are the county magistrate of Heyuan County, how did you learn about malaria in Jingyang City?" The emperor gently wiped away the cold glint in his eyes and asked with a smile.

Hearing the emperor's intertwined questions, Xue Beinian suddenly had a bad premonition.

"Northern Year, I remember that I didn't let you reinforce Jingyang City, why did you go with medicinal herbs and food without permission? Do you know that you are disobeying? ”

The emperor deliberately dragged out the tone of the last sentence, and still smiled without changing his face.

As soon as these words came out, all the ministers present shook their heads again and again, all sighing.

Jingyang City is the most important city in Zhaonan Kingdom, and someone is willing to reinforce Jingyang City, which should be a good thing to be grateful to Dade.

But now the emperor said that Xue Beinian had violated his will, and they became more and more unable to figure out the emperor's intentions.

Hearing the emperor's questioning, Xue Beinian was immediately indignant. But he soon hid this anger in the bottom of his heart, and his face did not change.

"Your Majesty, don't you know where the ministers disobeyed the will?" Xue Beinian asked directly.

As soon as the words fell, the emperor burst out laughing, pointed at Xue Beinian and said, "I didn't send any supplies to Jingyang City, isn't my intention obvious?" ”

The emperor said in a solemn manner, but these two sentences were like two sharp thorns deep in Ning Xianting's heart.

In order to avenge his selfish desires, he did not hesitate to sacrifice the lives of the people of Jingyang City!

Ning Xianting raised his eyes and looked at the emperor in front of him, only to feel that he had a different surname.

Is this still Zhao Xuzhang who he has supported all the way?

"Your Majesty, the doctor in Jingyang City died mysteriously, and the medicinal herbs disappeared. If there is no batch of medicinal materials sent by the minister, the people of Jingyang City will not be able to survive the day of recovery! ”

Xue Beinian pounced, knelt on the ground, and said almost complainingly.

After Rin Ruo returned to Jingyi, he did not tell the emperor about Xue Beinian's stay in Jingyang City. If something goes wrong, the emperor will not only not reward him, but will instead blame him.

For the emperor's temperament, Rin Ruo has long been familiar with it.

"So you're telling me that I'm wrong?" The emperor looked at Xue Beinian, who was kneeling on the ground, and asked viciously.

"The minister has no such intention!"

Xue Beinian didn't expect this explanation to anger the emperor, how many reverse scales he couldn't touch!

"Beinian, don't forget why you walked out of this court back then."

The emperor pinched his eyebrows and continued: "If you dare to disobey me again, disobey me, I will also remove you from the post of county magistrate of Heyuan County!" ”

The Emperor's words were like a gust of wind, blowing through everyone's ears.

Everyone's hearts couldn't help but tremble, the emperor was warning everyone in the court that those who follow others will prosper, and those who oppose others will die.

Hearing this, Xue Beinian was annoyed.

He had already accumulated a lot of resentment in his heart, but he had no ability or right to compete with the emperor!

The Emperor wanted him to die, but it was as simple as trampling an ant to death. But he can't die generously, he has to survive!

"Yes, the minister will definitely follow the emperor's wishes in the future." Xue Beinian slowly lowered his head and said word by word.

Hearing that Xue Beinian had finally compromised, the emperor was in a good mood. The tone and eyes softened instantly.

"In this case, you will continue to hold the position of county magistrate in Heyuan County." The emperor squinted his eyes and smiled: "It's just that in the future, you must not take advantage of your position and act without permission!" ”

"Yes, keep it in mind!"

If you don't see him in a rage, people will think that he is a wise and gentle monarch.