The Regent's Koi Princess

The little emperor raised his hand and said loudly: "My dear ministers, please don't be polite. I am in a good mood today. Eunuch Jia, please quickly tell the imperial kitchen to prepare a banquet. Tonight, I will not go home until I am drunk with you, my dear ministers."

"The slave obeys the order."

Jia Deshui took the order, bowed and backed out.

For a moment, the only sounds in the hall were the ministers' whispers and mutterings.

Only the Regent closed his eyes and rested contentedly.

Long Xiaotian turned his head to look at Tang Baokun. Tang Baokun nodded at him and pointed with his chin at the regent who was resting with his eyes closed.

The way smart people deal with each other is different. They can tell what the other person wants to do with just one look.

Long Xiaotian took a deep breath, walked a few steps on his knees, and stopped not far from the dragon throne. He folded his hands in front of his forehead and said in a firm and clear voice: "Your Majesty, I dare to ask for an additional reward. Can you please let me handle the sale of Zhaozhou?"

As far as you are concerned, anyone can kill Zhaozhou Cheng for treason, and even if I, a humble official, execute him, there is nothing wrong with that.

Personally, ten years ago, Zhaozhou Cheng massacred the Long Mansion, resulting in the deaths of more than 300 members of my Long family. I want to avenge my parents.

Therefore, I ask the emperor to let me deal with Zhao Zhoucheng to comfort the wronged souls of the Long family who died in vain."

Upon hearing this, the little emperor first glanced at the regent who had remained silent.

He also knew very well about the grudge between Zhao Zhoucheng and the Long family.

Anyway, Zhao Zhoucheng has committed a capital crime and will die anyway, so why not leave him to Long Xiaotian to deal with personally?

He already knew that Long Xiaotian had been to Mount Longhu before, and he also knew the grudges between the people of Mount Longhu and Zhao Zhoucheng.

They were all forced to go up the mountain and become bandits because of Zhao Zhoucheng, as their families were destroyed and their loved ones were killed.

Since Zhao Zhoucheng will eventually die, why not hand him over to Long Xiaotian? On the one hand, this cancer can be eliminated, and on the other hand, this opportunity can be used to win people's hearts. Why not kill two birds with one stone?

Think this through.

The little emperor looked at Long Xiaotian and smiled slightly, his smile was childish yet majestic and profound.

He raised his hand gently, and tapped the armrest of the dragon chair with his fingertips. His voice was gentle but unquestionable: "Lord Long, what you said makes sense. Zhaozhou Cheng is guilty of a heinous crime. How could I not know this? His evil deeds are intolerable to heaven, let alone human ethics.

I, grant your request, will let you personally handle the Zhaozhou transaction to comfort the spirits of the Long family. However, I also hope that you will act with caution, to demonstrate the power of the national law, and to show the benevolence of our dynasty. "

After he finished speaking, the hall fell silent. Only Long Xiaotian was left kneeling on one knee with his fists clenched, his eyes flashing with complex lights - there was the flame of hatred, but also the loyalty of sharing the worries of the king.

He kowtowed heavily to the young emperor, his voice choking with sobs: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. I will live up to your expectations and punish the wicked while demonstrating the benevolence of the Holy Dynasty."

"in addition……"

The young emperor glanced at the ministers in the hall and spoke again: "Lord Long, I know that Zhaozhou Cheng's incident has implicated many people, and I don't know how many of his followers have not been caught.

Therefore, I grant you a precious imperial sword, and you must take this opportunity to investigate all the people involved with Zhaozhou Cheng.

Those who have committed serious crimes will be exiled or executed. It all depends on their own fate. Lord Long, just go ahead and investigate. No matter who it is, once there is solid evidence, I will not show any leniency."

As soon as the little emperor finished speaking, Long Xiaotian bowed to him.

"Yes, I obey the order."

No one was expected by the little emperor's decision.

No one expected that the young emperor would take this opportunity to get to the bottom of it.

Those ministers who were involved with Zhaozhou Cheng were now trembling and sweating all over.

They knew that the little emperor was coming to settle the score.

Zhao Zhoucheng's disciples were like ants on a hot pot at this moment, their faces were pale as paper, and their foreheads were covered with cold sweat. They gathered together, whispering to each other, their eyes full of fear and anxiety.

Under the flickering candlelight in the Golden Palace, their shadows stretched and twisted into strange pictures, as if even the air had solidified, making it so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

One of the disciples unconsciously stroked the sword at his waist. It was a gift from Zhao Zhoucheng, but at the moment it was like a hot potato, making him feel afraid.

He turned around abruptly and looked at the little emperor who was high above him. He was secretly thinking of a countermeasure in his mind, but found that he had no way to retreat.

He was Wu Xingyi, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice.

The last time a maid committed suicide in prison, it was his doing.

The past was so glorious, but now I am so worried.

He knew that just the slavery issue alone was enough to make him unforgivable.

After all, the maid wanted to kill the high and mighty little emperor.

Zhao Zhoucheng's other three disciples, the Ministry of Revenue's Censor Zheng Qi and Feng Mo, were like ants on hot pot.

The three of them are Zhao Zhoucheng's confidants.

Now, the young emperor has appointed Long Xiaotian to conduct a thorough investigation. Once Long Xiaotian finds evidence, they will all be doomed.

Just when everyone was struggling to find a solution but couldn't find one, Jia Deshui walked in with his index finger raised and small steps.

He walked up to the little emperor and whispered a few words to him. The little emperor nodded first, then he looked at everyone and said, "My dear ministers, the wine and food are ready. Please follow me to the Palace of Glory."

After saying that, he stood up.

When he passed by Jiang Che, he stopped and looked at Jiang Che who had opened his eyes and said respectfully: "Uncle, how about going to the dinner with me?"

Jiang Che stood up, straightened his robe, looked at the little emperor and whispered: "Your Majesty can accompany you alone. I have other things to do, so I will leave first. Let's find an opportunity to meet again next time."

After saying that, he turned and left. When he passed by Long Xiaotian, he paused for a moment, raised his hand and patted Long Xiaotian on the shoulder and said, "Go ahead and do it. I have your support behind you."

Just a few words conveyed an important message to everyone.

Long Xiaotian is Jiang Che's man, and offending Long Xiaotian is equivalent to offending him, the prince.

Long Xiaotian was very smart and of course he understood the underlying meaning of Jiang Che's words.

His words showed that the Regent was Long Xiaotian's backer, although he knew that the most important reason for this was because of Lin Xi.

Including the little emperor agreed to his handling of Zhao Zhoucheng.

But he was still grateful.

Isn’t everything he has today because of Lin Xiaosi?

If she had not appeared, revenge would have been a luxury for him, not to mention that they would be given higher positions and titles.

He looked at Jiang Che with eyes full of emotion.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Xiaotian will definitely live up to your trust."

Jiang Che looked at him and nodded, then looked at Tang Baokun again. He shook his robe lightly and left quickly.