Evil Master and Disciple

After some thought, Ye Feng told Emperor Zhengyuan the cause and effect of Lin Yi's death.

He felt that since Emperor Zhengyuan knew clearly that Lin Yi was killed by Miao Xiaorou, there was no need to hide it anymore.

So Ye Feng told everyone about what Lin Yi had done in the Yunhai Sect, and how after returning to the capital, he continued to collude with the Venerable, repaired and replaced the National Sword, and tried to swallow it to harm him and Fu Jinghong.

Although Su Daji also told Miss Yu'er some things, she only knew the general idea of ​​the whole thing and did not know the whole content.

Ye Feng is one of the people who knows more details.

At this moment, Ye Feng told Emperor Zhengyuan more details.

After listening to Ye Feng's story, Emperor Zhengyuan sat slumped on the dragon throne for a long time without saying a word.

There was no sorrow of losing a loved one on his face, but more anger.

He couldn't believe that Lin Yi, who had received a good education in the palace since childhood and later seamlessly became a disciple of the old immortal Yun Yi, had done so many evil things.

Fortunately, Emperor Zhengyuan was neither incompetent nor foolish.

He had roughly guessed what Master Yun Yi was thinking since the Yunhai Sect chose to handle the Lin Yi matter in secret.

Master Yun Yi did not want to become enemies with the royal family because of Lin Yi's matter.

Otherwise, Master Yun Yi would have already gone to the royal family to bring charges against him, and would not have had to secretly purge the clan.

This matter was not made public not only to save the face of the Yunhai Sect and the royal family, but also because Master Yun Yi wanted to maintain his previous close relationship with the royal family.

After realizing this, Emperor Zhengyuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

What he feared most was that the royal family would be implicated because of Lin Yi's affairs.

It now seems that the old immortal Yun Yi is not implicated in the royal family.

This is definitely the most exciting good news for Emperor Zhengyuan in recent days.

Lin Yi was already unfamiliar with him. Since Lin Yi had been executed, the best thing for Emperor Zhengyuan to do was to continue pretending to be unaware of the matter.

No one cares about the life or death of a deposed prince.

In a few years, the people in the capital will forget the existence of Prince Ning.

Emperor Zhengyuan was silent for a moment before saying, "This rebellious son has done so many evil things that his death is not a pity. Not to mention that the Yunhai Sect is going to purge its members, if I had known the truth earlier, I would have executed this rebellious son immediately."

Looking at Emperor Zhengyuan's indignant expression, Ye Feng sighed in his heart.

I thought to myself that family affection really isn’t important in the royal family.

Ye Feng said: "Your Majesty, I have already told you everything about Lin Yi. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave."

Ye Feng stood up and bowed to Emperor Zhengyuan.

Although he felt that the royal family was ruthless, Emperor Zhengyuan's attitude on this matter still made Ye Feng feel somewhat favorable towards the old emperor.

He could see that Emperor Zhengyuan might not be a famous monarch throughout history, but he was definitely not a foolish monarch.

It is a blessing for the people to have such a monarch.

"Young Master Ye, please stay."

The voice of Emperor Zhengyuan sounded.

Ye Feng said: "Your Majesty, is there anything else?"

Emperor Zhengyuan said, "It's nothing serious. I just wanted to ask Young Master Ye, when do you plan to leave the capital?"

Ye Feng said: "It's hard to say, maybe he will stay for a while, or maybe he will leave in the next few days."

"Oh, so that's it, Young Master Ye. You also know my daughter Changning. She is quite interested in poetry and prose, and has studied diligently under many great scholars over the years.

Young Master Ye is known as the young poet of the time. I have also read all of Young Master Ye's excellent poems and essays. They are indeed brilliant and rare in the ages.

What I mean is, if Young Master Ye doesn't leave the capital for the time being, you can spend more time with Changning. You are both young people, and you both love poetry and literature, so you have common topics to talk about."

Ye Feng was a little confused.

This old emperor must be crazy.

He was actually trying to matchmake me with Princess Changning and wanted to recruit me as the emperor's consort.

Ye Feng smiled bitterly and shook his head, then said, "Princess Changning and I have known each other for many days. I am currently staying at the Rulin Inn run by the princess. If there is a chance, I would like to drink tea and discuss poetry with the princess."

"Well, that would be great."

The old emperor nodded.

Ye Feng left the imperial study.

After staying inside for a full half hour and talking till his mouth was dry, the old emperor didn't even offer him a cup of tea, which made Ye Feng speechless.

After coming out, the first thing he did was to take out a small wine jar from his black silk bracelet and gulp down a few gulps.

He muttered to himself, "The old emperor is so stingy that he didn't even give me a glass of water... Can't you see that my throat is about to smoke?"

The voice of his mumbling was a little loud, and the eunuchs and imperial guards nearby heard it.

Including Princess Changning and her personal maid Yu'er were all there.

These people looked at each other and pretended not to hear.

"Master Ye..."

Princess Changning's voice sounded from behind.

Ye Feng looked back and asked in surprise: "Princess, why are you still here? It's so late, why don't you go back to rest?"

Princess Changning bit her lip lightly and said, "I invited you into the palace, and I will send you back."

Ye Feng grinned and said, "I'm not that particular. Just send the carriage you want to take me back to the Rulin Inn."

Princess Changning nodded and said, "The carriage is ready."

Ye Feng thought it was the same inconspicuous carriage that he and Miss Yu'er had taken before, but he was brought to Princess Changning's magnificent carriage.

Ye Feng smiled and said, "That's right. Coming in earlier and riding in that little carriage was really beneath your royal dignity."

As he said that, the boy jumped onto the carriage without any hesitation, lifted the curtain and walked in.

Princess Changning also entered the carriage with the help of Yu'er.

As for Yu'er, she did not enter the carriage, but sat outside with the coachman.

As the carriage moved, Ye Feng looked at Princess Changning, who was wearing a gorgeous cloak and a fox fur wrapped around her neck.

He said with a strange expression: "Princess, it's almost three o'clock in the morning. You don't really want to send me back to the inn, do you? This is too inconvenient."

Princess Changning said, "The Rulin Inn is my property. I often live there, so it's not inconvenient at all. Besides, I just want to have a chat with Master Ye."

Ye Feng laughed and said, "As long as it doesn't affect your brother Prince Ning."

Princess Changning was stunned for a moment, then nodded.

"Master Ye, you have been in the imperial study for half an hour. What did the emperor say to you?"

"It's nothing, isn't it just about your brother Prince Ning? I'm tired of talking!"

"Nothing else besides this?"

"There is one more thing. Your father asked me when I would leave the capital. He also said that you are dignified and virtuous, well-educated, and well-versed in poetry and prose. Everything is good, but the only problem is that you are almost thirty and still unmarried, which is a source of worry for him.

Your father thinks I'm good and wants to marry you to me, so that I can spend more time with you during my time in the capital..."