The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 72 Tu Jie Collapses into a Pillar (Please subscribe to the full book, love you all, mwah!)

Upon hearing Zhu Xiong Ying's words, all the civil and military officials in the court twitched at the corners of their mouths!
Your Highness, you are truly honest!
Fu Youde laughed loudly, looking at Tu Jie with disdain, and said, "What? Back in the Tang Dynasty, Wei Zheng remonstrated with his life!"

"On this day of your mourning, are you afraid to bang your head against a pillar?"

The provocative nature of these words is self-evident!

Even Lan Yu glanced at Fu Youde in surprise, marveling at how Fu's eloquence had improved recently.

"Your Highness, Tu Jie's frank remonstrance is indeed my duty as a subject!"

"Moreover, the Censorate is capable of reporting matters based on hearsay, and I believe Your Highness should listen to Tu Jie's detailed explanation."

At this moment, a voice sounded.

When everyone saw who was speaking, they were immediately stunned.

The person who spoke was none other than Liu Bowen, the current Imperial Censor.

His words left not only others puzzled, but even Tu Jie himself was somewhat dumbfounded!
Why would Liu Bowen speak up for me?
You should know that just a few days ago, Tu Jie impeached Liu Bowen in his capacity as a subordinate, which was basically a complete falling out!
however,
Of all the officials present, only two people gave Liu Bowen a deep look.

One of them was Li Shanchang, who thought to himself that Liu Bowen seemed to have already decided to support this Crown Prince.

The other was Xu Da, who gave Liu Bowen an approving look.

The two of them were arguably the people in the entire court who saw things most clearly!

Liu Bowen's two sentences, seemingly to exonerate Tu Jie, were actually to exonerate His Highness the Crown Prince!
The story of someone who died by crashing into a pillar to remonstrate with his superior is indeed a story that will be remembered for generations, but what will the censors of the Censorate think when the Crown Prince says it himself?
In the future, regardless of whether there will be widespread criticism, the mere fact that someone has been accused of "being biased" will be extremely inappropriate!

Furthermore, Liu Bowen's slight "protection" of Tu Jie was precisely to make Tu Jie clarify the matter.
As long as it's explained clearly, with Liu Bowen's quick wit, he'll always be able to find some clues.

“What the Imperial Censor said is very reasonable.”

On the high platform, Zhu Xiong Ying spoke slowly.

These words brought a sigh of relief to all the officials.

After all, the incident of Yang Xian being skinned alive is still fresh in everyone's mind, and now he's suddenly attempting to die by crashing into a pillar in protest. It's truly frightening!

Tu Jie's eyes flickered, and a slight thought of retreat was already beginning to take root in his mind.
There's no way around it; who wouldn't want to step down after being forced to commit suicide by banging their head against a pillar right from the start?
However.
late!

"But I refuse!"

On the high platform, Zhu Xiong Ying chuckled softly, slowly rose, and looked at Tu Jie with an extremely cold expression!
"Words spoken are like water spilled on the ground—they cannot be taken back!"

"Today, Tu Jie is determined to achieve great things. If I were to hinder you, that would be truly infamous!"

Zhu Xiong Ying's words instantly chilled the atmosphere in the entire Fengtian Hall to freezing point.

"Your Highness, no!"

"This is a name of cruelty! Your Highness, you must not act in this way! Tu Jie... he merely misspoke!"

"Your Highness, the censor's report is in accordance with the law. Your Highness's actions violate the principles of benevolence!"

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One voice after another tried to dissuade them.

This wasn't a matter of faction; it was a heartfelt attempt to dissuade Zhu Xiong Ying.

Who would want someone to bang their head against a pillar just because they offered a few words of advice?
Tu Jie knelt down and couldn't help but back away.

He tried to stand up, but his legs were already too weak to move.

"Yu Huatian, our Lord Tu Jie is waiting for you to make your move!"

Zhu Xiong Ying ignored these attempts to dissuade him, and instead chuckled and gave orders.

Upon hearing this, Yu Huatian said "Yes" and quickly walked down from the platform.

As Tu Jie watched Yu Huatian walk towards him step by step, he seemed to see the horrific scene of Yang Xian being skinned alive that day!
The white-robed eunuch possessed terrifying strength; if he were to press down on one's head and slam it against a pillar...
Torn to pieces, brains splattered, a mixture of red and white!

These words kept appearing in Tu Jie's mind!

For some reason, the Imperial Censor, who was already feeling timid, suddenly felt as if he had been pushed, and a will to survive gave his already weak legs strength again.

"I have been wronged!"

With a loud shout, Tu Jie pushed off with both legs and slammed straight into the pillar beside him!

The distance was very short; if he crashed into it himself, he might survive.

But if this white-robed eunuch were to bang his head against the ground, he would surely die!
Driven by a strong will to survive, Tu Jie, who was not exactly a tough nut to crack, made the decisive move of "cutting off his own arm"!

"boom!"

A muffled thud rang out, and blood splattered everywhere!

After all, they were close by, while Yu Huatian was still some distance from Tu Jie. Moreover, His Highness had said that Tu Jie should run into the pillar himself, which led to Tu Jie's successful 'self-ramming'.

Tu Jie, who was not particularly handsome, turned pale, rolled his eyes, and fainted.

The sight of the flowing blood was horrifying!
Xu Da frowned deeply, a hint of worry in his eyes.

Fu Youde grinned widely and clicked his tongue twice, clearly dissatisfied with the small amount of blood loss. "Quick!"

"Quickly call the imperial physician!"

Panic finally showed on Li Shanchang's face!

He never expected that this Crown Prince would be so unreasonable!
Did they really force Tu Jie to run into a pillar?
"Greetings to Your Highness!"

As soon as Li Shanchang shouted this, an imperial physician rushed into the Fengtian Hall and hurriedly bowed.

"No need for formalities, please take a look."

Zhu Xiong Ying waved his hand and looked in the direction of Tu Jie.

It wasn't that I cared about dying; I mainly wanted to see if the pillar was broken.

The imperial physician took his pulse, his eyes slightly closed.

In just a few breaths, he bowed in the direction of Zhu Xiong Ying and said: "Your Highness, the Imperial Censor Tu Jie is not in mortal danger. He just suffered a violent head injury, which caused him to faint and fall into a coma due to blood flow and head concussion."

"With proper rest and recuperation, you will recover!"

Listening to the imperial physician's words, several sounds of relief could be heard coming from inside the Fengtian Hall.

If Tu Jie really dies, then everything will be over!
This Crown Prince, before even ascending the throne, has already forced the Imperial Censor to his death. How tarnished will his reputation be? Just think of King Zhou of Shang.

And
It's truly disheartening that such a despicable person as Tu Jie would later acquire a reputation for "upright and impartial remonstrance."
"Alright, take Tu Jie away!"

Zhu Xiong Ying waved his hand and gave the order in a calm voice.

Immediately, two guards from the Western Depot entered the Fengtian Hall and dragged Tu Jie away.

"This Lord Tu Jie is devoted to me and is a pillar of our Great Ming Dynasty. How can I be allowed to drag him down!"

Zhu Xiong Ying's gaze sharpened, and he spoke in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this, Fu Youde's mouth dropped open, and he wondered if there was something wrong with his ears.

What's going on? Has our Crown Prince really approved of Tu Jie?
This scoundrel, by bumping into a pillar, actually managed to awaken His Highness's compassion?

Fu Youde's expression at this moment was one of extreme distress!

But then, Zhu Xiong Ying's words rang out again.

"Drag out!"

These words sent chills down the spines of many ministers!
Good heavens, Your Highness, you really don't give Tu Jie any face at all, nor do you leave yourself any room for maneuver!
He committed suicide by banging his head against a pillar to remonstrate with the emperor, and was even dragged out. Even if he gained a reputation for 'loyalty and integrity,' he would have lost all face!
After all, the word "delay" is enough to show that in His Highness the Crown Prince's eyes, you, Tu Jie, are nothing but a piece of trash!
"Yes!"

The people from the Western Depot naturally obeyed the order, and one of them grabbed Tu Jie by one foot and dragged him out of the Fengtian Hall.

As he went out, the threshold bumped against Tu Jie's face with a 'thud', and it's likely that his nose broke as well.

"Although I don't understand anything about fighting, Your Highness's actions are truly satisfying!"

Fu Youde spoke softly to Lan Yu, his face full of admiration.

Lan Yu straightened his back, said nothing, but his pride was evident on his face!

Blood ties are there, pride is there, no need to say more!

This is something you, Old Fu, a rough-faced, ugly man, can never envy!
"Your Highness!"

Li Shanchang spoke in a deep voice, the anger in his chest almost making his blood boil!
Zhu Xiong Ying's attitude towards Tu Jie was undoubtedly a slap in the face to Li Shan Chang!
And
The Censorate's remonstrances and advice to the emperor were a crucial part of Li Shanchang's court strategy!
Only when ministers and rulers use remonstrance as a means of control can a harmonious situation of "the emperor and scholar-officials governing the world together" be formed.

But now
Zhu Xiong Ying's actions were tantamount to slapping the matter of "admonition" out of the Fengtian Hall, clearly tearing away the protective cloak of "admonition"!

This is worse than killing him!
"What business does the Korean lord have?"

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Li Shan Chang and narrowed his eyes slightly.

Old fox, you can't sit still anymore?

If you dare ask me for an 'explanation' again, I'll flip the table right now!

"This old minister only wants to ask whether I need to truthfully report what Tu Jie just said to Your Majesty and His Highness the Crown Prince."

Li Shanchang's eyes narrowed, as if he didn't care at all about the blood on the ground or Tu Jie's earlier crash into the pillar, and he slowly spoke.

Upon hearing this, even Xu Da glared angrily at Li Shanchang!

What a vicious old fox!
This statement was not only official business, but also the duty of Li Shanchang, the Chancellor of the Secretariat!
But
It's just not the right time to say this!

This sentence clearly implies that someone is about to 'complain'!

More importantly
Li Shanchang's words were so watertight that even if one wanted to criticize or get angry, there would be absolutely no flaws to be found!

By questioning the Crown Prince in the form of reporting official business, even Li Shanchang had to admit how much he valued Zhu Xiong Ying!

Zhu Xiong Ying looked at Li Shan Chang, and beneath that calm and composed gaze lay extremely deep schemes and calculations!
He was questioning; he wanted to regain the initiative!
Li Shanchang wanted Zhu Xiong Ying to "confess his guilt"!
"Her Majesty the Empress's decree has arrived!"

Just then, a voice rang out from outside the Fengtian Hall!
(End of this chapter)