From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 117 Daoist friend, long time no see

Imperial Palace, Lakeside Hall
Emperor Qing looked at Li Chengqian, a hint of doubt in his tone, "Your hatred for Chen Pingping is deep, and now, you have completely exposed it?"

"Cover it up? Why would he want to cover it up?" Li Chengqian asked. "He's controlled the Supervisory Council for twenty years, making it watertight and turning it into his own territory. Yet, his achievements are becoming less and less."

Li Chengqian raised his head and looked at Emperor Qing. "Take this assassination attempt, for example. He didn't know about the Northern Qi assassins' assassination of Fan Xian. He also didn't know about the Lang Taos' invasion of the capital and their attempt to abduct Wan'er. And last time, he didn't even know about the salt merchants' inhumane behavior in Jiangnan. For all these years, he's been hiding in the Overwatch Council, single-mindedly busy with his own affairs. The Overwatch Council can only perform its most basic functions, like a dog tied to the head of the council. So what do you think we should keep him around for?"

"That's not true. The Overwatch Council has done some things over the years, and the salt merchant incident can't be blamed entirely on him. These things weren't actually within the Overwatch Council's responsibilities. As for the Northern Qi assassin this time, he got the news in advance. When Fan Xian was assassinated, Fan Jian had already made arrangements. As for Wan'er, they also made arrangements. It's just that no one expected that the assassin would be Lang Tao."

After explaining, he looked at Li Chengqian and said, "You, on the other hand, are becoming more and more arrogant. The Eastern Palace's Imperial Guards, the Black Cavalry, besieged the Overwatch Council in broad daylight. Now all kinds of rumors are spreading like wildfire. Tell me, how should you end this?"

"You are the emperor. Naturally, you have to make the final decision on matters like this." Li Chengqian spread his hands, looking indifferent.

"You're under house arrest for one year. Stay in the Eastern Palace and don't cause any more trouble," Emperor Qing said sullenly. "Didn't you say last time that you wanted Lin Gong to return home and have more children? You've been married for quite some time, so why haven't you made any progress? I'm giving you a year. Is that enough time?"

"Damn it!" Li Chengqian was speechless. How could a boomerang from several years ago suddenly fall on my head?

However, since Emperor Qing had already made the decision, Li Chengqian didn't care. A year of house arrest wouldn't hurt him much, and it wouldn't have much of an impact on him. He said, "A year of house arrest is fine, but the work of the Supervisory Council can't stop. Guo Baokun has worked hard in the Ministry of Justice over the past two years. There have been significant improvements in both the court atmosphere and the academic atmosphere across the country. These are all visible achievements, and he deserves a promotion."

"He's already the head of the Overwatch Council, and he still wants a promotion? How? Should we just make him the president? You don't have to worry, but I'm worried!"

"We can't have unclear rewards and punishments." Li Chengqian shook his head. "Among the nine departments of the Supervisory Council, only Guo Baokun has clear political achievements. Why can't he be promoted? If he can't be the director, why not make him a deputy director? Fan Xian just arrived in Beijing from Danzhou not long ago and hasn't done anything, but he has been given the badge of a supervisor, putting him on equal footing with the nine directors. The other eight departments are all Chen Pingping's people. I don't care if they have any doubts, but Guo Baokun is my man, and I can't bear to see him treated unfairly."

"Vice President? You're so bold to ask that." Emperor Qing couldn't help but frown. "Guo Baokun is your man, so as soon as he left the Eastern Palace, he became the head of the Supervisory Council. A new department was even set up specifically for him. Why didn't you say it was unfair then?"

"I'm a double standard!"

Li Chengqian raised his chin and said confidently, "The Supervisory Office can't always be controlled by Chen Pingping alone. I know there are spies in the Supervisory Office, but they lack the authority to bring much reliable information. The Vice President is neither high nor low. Even if he can't get any information, at least he can make him feel wary."

"You really don't like Chen Pingping?" Emperor Qing was very puzzled. He didn't understand why Li Chengqian had such a big prejudice against Chen Pingping.

"He's been holding sway over the Censorate for too long. He's just handed over his commissioner badge. And judging by his demeanor, he even wants Fan Xian to take over the Censorate." At this point, Li Chengqian let out a sneer. "The Censorate is an imperial government office, not Chen Pingping's own. How could he possibly transfer the position of director, the head of the office, privately? Does he still have any respect for the government?"

"I know about this matter. He and I have discussed it, but it hasn't been confirmed yet. He is the president of the Supervisory Commission and has the power to recommend future presidents. This doesn't count as private acceptance."

"Is Chen Pingping really that useful?" Li Chengqian was really confused this time.

Whether in the original novel or now, he could not see how Chen Pingping could be of any use to Emperor Qing.

"There are some things you don't understand."

Emperor Qing sighed lightly and did not continue to explain.

Li Chengqian curled the corners of his mouth, somewhat dissatisfied with Emperor Qing's behavior, but since Emperor Qing did not explain anything, he did not want to ask more.

"Then I'll go back and be grounded. Don't forget what happened to Guo Baokun."

"Do you really want Guo Baokun to take over the Overwatch Council? Do you look down on Fan Xian so much? Don't forget, he's your brother-in-law now." "It's not that I look down on him, but he's not suitable. He has too many thoughts and ideas of his own. A place like the Overwatch Council doesn't need too many thoughts or ideas of his own. It will only harm things."

Emperor Qing didn't say anything else and just remained silent.

————I am the dividing line————

Kyoto, Fan Mansion, Study
Fan Xian looked at Fan Jian with a frown on his face, feeling somewhat surprised. In his impression, this cheap old man of his always looked calm and composed no matter what happened, as if nothing could embarrass him. He could be said to be an expert in pretending to be cool. So what happened today?
"The prince is really arrogant today. I used to think he was very gentle!"

"He just looks gentle, but his personality is extremely domineering." Fan Jian stroked his beard with a frown.

"However, it's still puzzling why he would attack the Overwatch Council so quickly!"

"Is the relationship between the Crown Prince and Dean Chen really that bad?"

"That's what I can't understand. Logically, there's no grudge between the two of them. It's just a matter of personality clashes." Fan Jian's face darkened. "He's always wanted you to take over the Overwatch Council. Could it be that this incident has irritated the Crown Prince?"

"Are you saying that the Crown Prince doesn't want me to take over the Supervisory Council, which is why this happened today?"

"If that's all, it's fine. It's best if you don't take over the Supervisory Council. I'm worried that the Crown Prince will take action against him."

"The prince wants to attack Dean Chen? Why?"

"It's because I don't know the reason. This is just my feeling, without any evidence. I think Chen Pingping feels the same way." At this point, he stood up suddenly. "No, I have to go see him. This matter is too dangerous. You can't get involved in the affairs of the Supervisory Commission anymore."

"But…"

"No, but. Your sister is in the East Palace now. If you get involved, who will you help, or will you help neither side? Don't even think about mediating. You don't have the weight or the ability to do so."

"I can't just do nothing. After all, I'm still a commissioner of the Overwatch Council!"

"I'd forgotten if you hadn't mentioned it. Give me your command badge and don't have any contact with the Overwatch Council anymore."

————I am the dividing line——————

East Palace
After returning from Linhu Palace, Li Chengqian went straight back to his bedroom, sent everyone away, and soon fell asleep.

In the dream, in a space shrouded in gray fog, Li Chengqian stood quietly, watching the gray fog in front of him surging and finally forming a human figure.

"Fellow Taoist, long time no see!"

The figure condensed and turned into a figure that looked exactly like him. As soon as it appeared, it grinned, revealing eight big white teeth, and greeted happily.

(End of this chapter)