Zhu Tian: A journey of spiritual practice starting from Joy of Life

Chapter 141 Fan Xian is beaten with a stick in the court

Just like that, Leng Feibai lay on the bookshelf and watched Fan Xian first report Chen Pingping, and then Censor Lai opened fire in the imperial study.

What Li Chengze and Li Yunrui did was smuggling and using it to bribe many officials.

What about the Inspection Bureau having too much power and employing people of varying quality...

“Watching it on a laptop and watching it live are two different things.”

Leng Feibai, who had transformed into a golden cicada, wiped the sweat from his forehead and felt extremely excited.

And at this moment, the plot reached its climax.

"The last person I want to report is... Your Majesty!"

After Lai Mingcheng finished speaking, his old body knelt down.

After hearing this, Emperor Qing showed no expression on his face, but the temperature in the imperial study dropped in an instant.

"Impossible!"

"Shameless old thief!"

"You dare even to participate in His Majesty!"

Officials at all levels came to their senses, and except for a few bigwigs like Fan Jian, Chen Pingping, and Lin Ruofu, the rest became agitated.

A few of the manic ones even picked up the cushions under them and hit Lai Mingcheng.

But Leng Feibai, who was lying on the bookshelf, saw it clearly. The person who took action was just making a lot of noise but not doing anything. He had no intention of using any force at all. It was obvious that he was just putting on a show for Emperor Qing.

Emperor Qing was not a fool. As a grandmaster, he could naturally see that the ministers in front of him were just putting on a show for him.

Thinking of this, the coldness in Emperor Qing's eyes became sharp enough to cut someone into pieces with a knife.

Lai Mingcheng knew clearly in his heart that he was doomed to die today because he had reported the emperor, but for all this, he had to finish the rest of his words.

"Your Majesty, no one is without fault. Those who are unaware of their faults are unwise, and those who know their faults but do not correct them are cowardly. The foundation of our Qing Kingdom is not the Inspection Office, but the civil and military officials, and most importantly, the hearts of the people!"

After saying this, Lai Mingcheng bowed and said, "Your Majesty, it's not too late to change it now!"

Emperor Qing smiled calmly after hearing this and slowly said, "Everyone in the world is wrong, all the officials are wrong, even I am wrong."

Emperor Qing's words seemed to add fuel to the fire. The officials in the room were so anxious that they beat Lai Mingcheng with more strength in order to save his life.

Despite the condemnation from the ministers, Leng Feibai continued to lie on the bookshelf and watch the show.

Looking at Li Chengqian and Xin Qiwu, with a bit of sarcasm, half crying and half laughing, they threw themselves in front of Emperor Qing and expressed their loyalty one by one.

Seeing this, Fan Xian quickly stepped forward and pleaded, "Your Majesty, Lai Mingcheng's words are indeed harsh, but he is an imperial censor after all. He pointed out the location. Please forgive his crime, Your Majesty!"

Looking at Fan Xian's innocent behavior, Chen Pingping couldn't help but sigh, still without saying a word.

Fan Jian glanced at Fan Xian and stood up to join in.

Emperor Qing did not answer directly, but turned around and asked three old foxes, Chen Pingping, Lin Ruofu and Qin Ye, the top military official.

The three people's answers were flawless and they barely dealt with Emperor Qing's questions.

"In my opinion, Lai Mingcheng deserves the reward. Minister Lin, what do you think the censor has been seeking all his life?"

Lin Ruofu said with a blank expression, "All the censor wants is to leave his name in history!"

As soon as the last four words fell, the old foxes in the hall already knew Lai Mingcheng's fate.

"Leave his name in history, the caning in court, the caning in court will make him famous in history..."

Emperor Qing laughed heartily, "Then I will suffer a little loss and help him."

As soon as he finished speaking, Eunuch Hou waved his hand in cooperation, and the imperial guards on the side stepped forward and dragged the man away.

Seeing this, Fan Xian became anxious and stepped forward to plead, "Your Majesty, Censor Lai is finally..."

Before Fan Xian could finish his words, the screams of the imperial guards were suddenly heard outside the imperial study.

The next moment, Eunuch Hou stumbled into the room and said, "Your Majesty, a burst of black smoke just blew into the palace, knocked out the imperial guards, and kidnapped Lai Mingcheng!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the room had different expressions.

Fan Xian breathed a sigh of relief, guessing that it was done by the hidden person left by Leng Feibai.

Emperor Qing's face darkened as he began to think rapidly, "Could it be Leng Feibai? No, if he had such means, he could have assassinated the king. And he would have returned to Danzhou for his mother long ago, how could he be here?"

Thinking of this, Emperor Qing said calmly, "Immediately issue an order to arrest Lai Mingcheng. Once found, he should be killed on the spot. There is no need to..."

Listening to Emperor Qing's words, Fan Xian suddenly recalled Leng Feibai's words: before doing anything, should one consider the consequences? Seeing this, Fan Xian gritted his teeth and decided to take a risk.

"Wait!"

Fan Xian's voice resounded throughout the imperial study, attracting everyone's attention.

Looking at Fan Xian's actions, Emperor Qing, Fan Jian, Chen Pingping and Lin Ruofu all had the same thought in their minds: What does this damn kid want to do?

"His Majesty!"

Fan Xian took two steps forward and said through gritted teeth, "It is I who should be caned, not Censor Lai."

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of Fan Jian and the other two changed.

Li Chengqian and Li Chengze also looked surprised, while Emperor Qing's face was as dark as ink. He said in an emotionless voice, "Fan Xian, do you know what you are saying?"

"It was I who instigated Censor Lai's corruption investigation. Without me, this wouldn't have happened. Therefore, I am the one who should be punished!"

Fan Xian said righteously, "I, your Majesty, am willing to accept any punishment. I only ask that Your Majesty spare the Censor's life!"

"Good good!"

Emperor Qing was so angry that he lost his mind. He waved his sleeves and said, "Then you will go down and receive a hundred strokes of the cane. If you survive, I will spare Lai Mingcheng's life."

"His Majesty!"

Fan Jian and his companions were just about to plead for mercy when they heard Fan Xian loudly say, "Your Majesty, I accept your order and thank you!"

After saying this, without waiting for the imperial guards to pull him back, Fan Xian stood up and walked out on his own.

"This damn kid!"

Leng Feibai, who was sitting on the bookshelf, felt dizzy before his eyes. He was almost angry to death. He had already solved the problem himself, so why did he come out to make trouble?

"No, I have to inform the main body and ask him to come back quickly."

Thinking of this, Leng Feibai, who was lying on the bookshelf, immediately sent a message to his original body in Danzhou and flew out quickly.

Seeing this, Fan Jian was about to chase after him, but was stopped by Emperor Qing.

"Your Majesty, Fan Xian is injured and cannot withstand the beating!"

As Fan Jian spoke, he pleaded, "Your Majesty, your Majesty is willing..."

"Shut up!"

Emperor Qing shouted sternly, "Anyone who dares to plead for mercy again will be punished with double the caning!"

Upon seeing this, Eunuch Hou gave Emperor Qing a look.

Emperor Qing looked stern and turned his head away expressionlessly.

Eunuch Hou, who was familiar with Emperor Qing's expression, breathed a sigh of relief and turned around to rush out.

At this moment, outside the imperial study, Fan Xian had been stripped of his outer clothes, biting a wooden stick in his mouth, and was being beaten with a caning in the court with a painful expression on his face.

When Eunuch Hou came out, he made a face and whispered, "Master Fan, I beg you to be submissive to His Majesty and stop fighting."

Fan Xian was also angry with Emperor Qing at this moment, and lowered his head without looking at Eunuch Hou.

"How stubborn!"

Eunuch Hou's heart fell, and he tiptoed out and shouted, "Hit me hard, no mercy!"

After hearing what was happening, the two eunuchs who were carrying out the execution had a clear idea in their minds.

Generally speaking, when a court caning is carried out, if Eunuch Hou does not come out, then whether the person being punished lives or dies depends on the mood of these two people.

If Eunuch Hou comes out, points his toes inward and shouts, "Hit with all your might," he will surely die within ten strokes of the cane.

If you shout outside that you are going to beat them, then they will beat you hard, but no one will be killed.

If you shout "beat him hard," you are doing it for others to see.

Originally, Eunuch Hou just wanted to hit Fan Xian harder and injure him so that Emperor Qing would feel sorry for him.

However, he didn't expect that Fan Xian was injured internally at the moment and could not withstand the beating.

After only twenty strokes of the stick, Fan Xian began to bleed from his mouth and nose, and he almost fainted.

(End of this chapter)