"Do you really think that if the old man falls, you will be able to be the first assistant and the queen in peace? Delusion! The chess pieces used by the emperor will be thrown away after they are useless! ”

Ji Yushen was stunned for a moment, and his face turned pale.

In the dim light of the cell, this momentary change was difficult to detect, and Li Ge's old eyes were dizzy and naturally he couldn't see clearly.

The more he couldn't see clearly, the more he had to look closely.

In the shadows, Ji Yushen's eyes were half-open, thinking about Li Gelao's words.

What he said is not entirely unreasonable.

The emperor really doesn't have much trust in him, but it's just a relationship of mutual use.

He used the emperor to avenge the Ji family, and the emperor also used him to deal with Li Gelao, dismantle the chaos of the ministers of the court and the central government forming parties for personal gain, and put the power of the court and the central government in the hands of the monarch.

Can be ...... to Su Youyi

He clearly remembered that the first time he saw Su Youyi after entering the palace was that year, when everyone went with the emperor to check the drought in the farmland.

At that time, Su Youyi was still the palace maid next to the eldest prince, but the emperor was very kind to her, and always asked her to follow the emperor with the eldest prince.

Later, the assassin appeared, and he was more worried about Su Youyi's safety than the emperor, and his eyes never took his eyes off Su Youyi.

In this way, he saw the problem between the emperor and the assassin.

The assassin's martial arts were strong and menacing, but there was only one person, and although the emperor was forced to deal with it himself, he was not embarrassed at all.

Su Youyi was pulled by the emperor to block the sword, which he also saw with his own eyes, at that time he almost subconsciously wanted to jump into the pavilion to block it, and in an instant he found that the emperor stretched out his hand to block the vital place in front of Su Youyi-

It just so happened that the assassin's blade didn't. into the place.

At that moment, Ji Yushen's hand holding the sleeve of the eldest prince slowly let go, and a nervous heart quickly sank.

Later, the emperor took advantage of the assassin matter to make a big move, and punished all the local officials who were implicated in Li Ge Lao at that time, and instead promoted and reused Su Qing and Sima Hu and others.

Ji Yu knew that it was the emperor's arrangement, and the emperor arranged this move to fight Li Gelao, and he could also take advantage of the situation to give Su Youyi a reputation for saving her and making up for her humble background.

Sure enough, in this way, it was logical for her to be named a nobleman.

Ji Yushen thought deeply for a long time after that, the emperor knew Su Youyi's intentions, but he didn't know whether to be happy or sad.

I am glad that Su Youyi has someone around her who really loves her, but I am also sad that person - not him.

After thinking back and forth a few times, Ji Yushen looked at Li Ge Lao, "I am a person who crawled out of hell, and since I left Lingnan to go to Beijing to take the exam, I don't care about this life." What's the point of dying? ”

He looked up and laughed silently, "I've long been corrupted by intrigue and intrigue to not look like a person, a lonely ghost, even if I die, what's the pity?" ”

But she is different, she should live in the sunshine, in the mountains, forests and fields of Lingnan. I will never allow anyone to work against her, never. ”

Two days later, Li Gelao finally pleaded guilty and was detained.

For everyone, this is something worth breathing a sigh of relief, Sima Hu is the first to bear the brunt, Prince Yong, Su Qinghe, the Criminal Department, Dali Temple and others can also make a difference.

Needless to say, the emperor didn't have to say it, even the ministers of the Li Party in the central government felt comfortable, and they didn't have to worry about Li Ge Lao affecting them.

Their days have passed, but they have changed their leaders.

And how to deal with Li Gelao, who has already confessed his guilt, is something that the emperor has to worry about.

"After all, Nian Li Ge Lao used to be the first assistant of the dynasty, and I specially allowed the net to open up, and sent him to the frontier to serve hard labor, and he could not return until he died."

The emperor cares about the power of Li Gelao, has no personal enmity against him, and is not willing to embarrass an old man.

If it weren't for Su Youyi's desire to avenge him, I'm afraid that he wouldn't have sent Li Ge Lao to the frontier, and at most he would send him to the south to the smoky land.

Dampness is dampness, and it is better than hard labor on the frontier.

"Your Majesty!"

Unexpectedly, Ji Yushen was out of the ranks.

In the matter of examining Li Gelao, Ji Yushen has never opened his mouth, and everyone thinks that he is Mingzhe to protect his life, and is worried that he will be implicated by Li Gelao.

Unexpectedly, now that Li Ge Lao has confessed, he has stood up instead.

What did he stand up for?

"Your Majesty, the minister thinks that the emperor's judgment is inappropriate."

"Oh, how's that wrong?"

The tail note rises, with a hint of displeasure and a hint of threat.

The ministers were silent, and said in their hearts that this Ji Yushen has always been smart and obedient, why is it so incomprehensible today, and he dares to refute the emperor's verdict.

Ji Yushen said as if he didn't notice it: "The emperor has always been honest and honest and has a simple style, and he hates the corruption of courtiers the most, so the punishment for corruption in this dynasty's precedent has always been very serious. Not to mention far away, just say that Li Shen and others who have been disposed of before in this case are all sentenced to raiding their homes and destroying their homes. Why did the emperor treat Li Ge Lao so leniently? ”

As soon as these words came out, the emperor's cold face couldn't suppress the commotion of the courtiers.

What, what did Ji Yushen say?

Did they hear it wrong, or did Ji Yushen delirious and say the wrong thing?

Not only did he not intercede for Li Gelao, his father-in-law, but said that the emperor had sentenced Li Gelao too lightly?!

Ji Yushen's face did not change, and continued: "Please think about it, the emperor said that he spared Li Ge Elder lightly because he once occupied the position of the first assistant, and he had no merit and hard work. But the first assistant is the head of the courtiers, responsible for all affairs in the court, and should be an example for hundreds of officials. ”

"If the first assistant is greedy, then the officials are greedy. If the first assistant bends the law for personal gain, then the dynasty will not exist, and the law will not exist. ”

The minister thought that because he had been in the position of first assistant, he should be severely punished to show his vigilance. lest the ministers of the DPRK and China follow suit and continue to play the game of corruption. At the same time, all cases of corruption have to be raided, and these savings and wealth are used to enrich the treasury, which is the reparation of the king and the people by the criminals. ”

Ji Yushen finally finished speaking.

There was silence in the court, and everyone looked at Ji Yushen in amazement, his eyes didn't look like he was looking at a person, but like watching a divine soldier descend from the sky.

He, he, he...... He not only wants Li Ge to die of old age, but also wants Li Mansion to raid his house?!

Should I praise him for being selfless, or should I say that he is as stupid as a pig, if the Li Mansion is copied, won't he and his wife and children be affected?

The emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking about Ji Yushen's words.

He did hint at Ji Yushen in advance and asked him to ask for severe punishment when he sentenced Li Gelao, but he didn't expect Ji Yushen to act so similarly.

I'm afraid it's not just acting.

What he did today completely separated him from Li Ge Lao, and if the emperor wanted to use Li Ge Lao as an excuse to disadvantage Ji Yushen in the future, he would ignore it.

Good Ji Yushen.

He's so smart and he's paving the way for himself all the time.