At the tender age of eight, he was hastily dragged out and made emperor!

Chu Hui had anticipated the reactions of Jin Chang, Xiao Jing, and Zhou Xian from the beginning. He understood better than anyone what a public trial at the Vermilion Bird Gate would mean, and how many variables it would bring.

Even so, it did not change Chu Hui's mind.

Because Chu Hui thought of something.

Why was he chosen to serve as Grand Master of the Imperial Clan by his own elder brother?

Just because I stayed at Shanglin Garden for the past three years?

Things are not that simple.

"If there's no precedent, then let's set one!"

Chu Hui said firmly, "I understand your concerns and worries, but on this matter, there is no room for change."

"Nothing else."

"Take Duke Han Qing of Pingguo for example. Since taking over as the Grand General of the Northern Army, he has only been doing things according to the rules and dealing with some guys in the Northern Army. Look how much turmoil he has caused in the court and the public."

"I find it strange. If Duke Han Qing of Pingguo is really as some people say, why is he in such a hurry to suppress the rebellion? Isn't it because he is letting the rebellious vassals run rampant, and like those vassals, secretly colluding with some people, that would be in his own interest?"

Xiao Jing and the others' expressions changed slightly.

The current topic is the case of the rebellious prince, so how did it suddenly involve Han Qing and the Northern Army? Even though they know there are many suspicious things going on here.

But being in the central leadership, there are some things they can't say casually.

"The reason I decided to conduct a public trial is that I don't want this kind of thing to happen again in Yudu!" Chu Hui said, rising to her feet.

"I know that there are those who hope this case will be concluded as soon as possible, and there are those who do not want it to continue. I don't know who they are, after all, you can't see into someone's heart. But since His Majesty has asked me to preside over this important case, as a member of the royal family and as the Grand Master of the Imperial Clan, I have an inescapable responsibility to investigate this case thoroughly!"

The situation in Yudu is about to change again.

Seeing Chu Hui speak like this, the group understood one thing: the public trial at the Vermilion Bird Gate was something they couldn't change, and the changes that would result from it were also beyond their control.

Is this what His Majesty wanted?

But why would Your Majesty do this?

At this moment, Xiao Jing was thinking about something else. He didn't understand what the emperor really wanted. Unbeknownst to him, the central government of the Great Yu Dynasty had already been quietly changing because of some of the emperor's actions.

……

The cold wind howled.

Outside the Daxing Hall.

The biting wind made Liu Chen shiver. Despite wearing a cloak, he felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, his body chilled to the bone.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty~"

Liu Chen's breathing was somewhat disordered. He followed closely behind the emperor, his heart pounding, and he stammered, "I neglected my duties at the Court of Imperial Clan Affairs, which led to the rebellious vassal Xiong and vassal Feng committing suicide to atone for their sins. I was dismissed by the Empress Dowager, and I am already guilty. If I were to go to the Court of Imperial Guards, I fear it would cause great controversy in the court."

“It is nothing for me to suffer some criticism, but because of this matter, Your Majesty has been criticized. I am willing to die for this. I urge Your Majesty to consider this matter.”

Chu Ling, who was walking with his hands behind his back, stopped in his tracks.

Liu Chen suppressed his shock and stopped, his head bowed.

"Is this not what you truly wanted to say?"

Chu Ling slowly turned around and looked at Liu Chen calmly.

"Your Majesty, every word I spoke came from the bottom of my heart!"

Liu Chen's hands trembled slightly as he thought of what had happened that night at the Imperial Clan Court. Fear welled up in his heart, and he knelt down on the cold ground.

this! !

Among the imperial guards accompanying the emperor not far away, Liu Kai, Liu Tian, ​​and the others on duty all watched the scene before them with slightly changed expressions. The other imperial guards with them were all astonished by what they saw, and some even looked at Liu Kai and the others.

Li Zhong, who was standing at the front of the line, slowly turned his head, causing some people to lower their heads involuntarily.

The atmosphere here became subtle.

“You have not told me the truth until now.”

Chu Ling glanced down at Liu Chen, then slowly squatted down, staring at Liu Chen's trembling body, unsure whether the trembling was from cold or fear.

Chu Ling felt that the probability of being afraid was higher.

"My lord, my lord..."

Liu Chen stammered, unsure of what to say.

"I want to hear the truth."

Chu Ling's cold voice made Liu Chen's heart tighten immediately.

With just that one sentence, Liu Chen understood something.

Patience with this emperor before him, whom he could not fathom, was finite!

If his answer does not satisfy the emperor, then his fate will not be good.

"Your Majesty! There is no precedent for this in our dynasty!"

Liu Chen carefully organized his thoughts and answered cautiously while lying on the ground: "According to the Yu system, when a princess is married in our dynasty, the consort is not allowed to be involved in politics. I previously took over the position of Grand Master of the Imperial Clan, but that was the only official position I was allowed to hold."

"Your Majesty's trust can only be repaid with utmost loyalty."

“But if His Majesty appoints me as Minister of the Imperial Guard, it will surely cause a great uproar if this becomes public in the court. After all, the Imperial Guard is in charge of military equipment, ceremonial guards, tents and other responsibilities. In addition, the armory in the capital is also under the supervision of the Imperial Guard. For someone of my status to take up a post in the Imperial Guard would be against the rules.”

"I will not care what the court or the public says about me, but if Your Majesty is criticized because of me, that is my fault!"

It's really slippery.

Chu Ling smiled and looked Liu Chen up and down.

While it seemed that every word he spoke was for his benefit, in reality, Liu Chen was too clever for his own good. He understood better than anyone the immense impact it would have on him if he were to take over the position of Minister of the Imperial Guard.

That's why Chu Ling appointed Liu Chen for this position.

The person in front of me is very smart, and more importantly, he knows how to tarnish his own image. It would be a waste if such a talent could not be put to good use.

"If there's no precedent, then let's create one!"

Chu Ling pondered for a moment, then reached out and pulled Liu Chen up. "I am well aware of your talent, my lord. Some things are not immutable. Take the imperial clan, for example. Before the imperial decree was issued, who could have imagined that among the pillars who were supposed to protect the country, there would be treacherous villains who wanted to destroy the foundation of the country?"

"It is precisely because the duties of the Imperial Guard are so important that I appointed you to this position. Otherwise, why would I have considered you?"

It’s over.

You can't shake them off.

Liu Chen's expression was somewhat complicated. His intuition told him that the emperor's order for him to take up the post of Minister of the Imperial Guard was definitely not as simple as it seemed. He knew there was a trap ahead, but now he had no choice but to jump in.

His sons are all in Zongwei.

And those two impeachment memorials...

Thinking about all this, Liu Chen knew that he only had one path ahead of him.