Chapter 232: Chapter 230: Blocked at the Door (27th Update)
Not only was a sharp blade hung above all the officials’ heads, but the Nanshan matter was also definitively settled in one fell swoop.
Before attending the court meeting this morning, when Lin Yi first mentioned this matter a few days ago, they had no confidence that they could bring it about.
They even thought that when proposing this matter at the court, they would definitely face strong opposition, particularly from the two Princes who would naturally not allow it to go their way.
But they never expected that not only did they make a profit in Silver, but they also gained leverage.
For such good fortune, the young Emperor could only wish for more to come.
Of course, it is undoubtable that after today’s events, after this court session, the sales of colored glass will likely plummet.
After all, no one is a fool, with one leverage already in the opponent’s hands, how could they possibly offer up a second one?
Although this will probably result in some financial loss, Lin Yi feels it’s still worth it, as what has been gained cannot be matched by any amount of money.
To put it plainly, even if you were to bribe these officials with hundreds of thousands of taels, it would absolutely not achieve the effect of today.
Moreover, after today’s early court session, the young Emperor’s authority will be further enhanced.
At the very least, it will make these officials reconsider this matter, and in their hearts, a seed of betrayal has already been planted.
Those who originally belonged to the two Princes’ camps might now be wondering if it is worth it.
Or perhaps whether they should switch allegiance to the Emperor’s camp.
After all, the Emperor is the supreme ruler of the land, and under his command, as long as one does not court death, they will not be ostracized, nor will they be dragged out and flogged at the slightest disagreement like today.
After discussing everything he wanted to say, the young Emperor once again asked if anyone had any more presentations to make.
Seeing that no one had anything else to say, the Emperor waved his hand and declared, “Court dismissed.”
At once, the Civil and Military Officials all shouted together, bidding farewell to Your Majesty.
Seeing this, Lin Yi naturally followed the young Emperor’s pace towards the Harem.
All in all, today’s battle was beautifully fought, so much so that after leaving the court, Lin Yi and the young Emperor couldn’t help but look at each other and burst out laughing.
After laughing for a long while, the young Emperor suddenly burrowed into Lin Yi’s embrace, resting his head on Lin Yi’s shoulder without saying a word.
Feeling the softness in his arms, Lin Yi knew what the young Emperor was thinking, and so, he simply held him gently, not making any further moves.
Of course, at this moment, there were only the two of them in the Imperial Study Room.
Oh, to be more precise, aside from them, there was just Ying Yi.
Speaking of Ying Yi, it’s necessary to mention that the Shadow Guards hadn’t yet completed the task given to them by the young Emperor yesterday.
So, Lin Yi held the young Emperor in his arms, sitting quietly on the soft couch.
Time slowly passed by, and before long, a half hour had elapsed, making Lin Yi wonder if the young Emperor had fallen asleep.
And when he lowered his head to check, he was indeed surprised to find that, just as he had guessed, the young lady had indeed fallen into a deep sleep.
Seeing this, Lin Yi felt very tender and caring as he stroked her hair, then he just gently held her in his arms, motionless.
He knew that this young lady had suffered a lot over the years, and today she had finally swept away the gloom in her heart.
At this moment, the young Emperor must be the most relaxed, and this sleep must be the sweetest he has had in years.
However, what Lin Yi did not know was that while he was holding the young Emperor, outside the store in the East Market, something was happening.
An occurrence that was somewhat unexpected.
Just as the court had begun its searches, the store finally opened its doors.
However, when the store attendant opened the door, he was immediately greeted by a crowd packed outside.
Moreover, all these people were dressed in splendid robes, which left the attendant stunned.
After regaining his composure, he swiftly shut the door again and leaned against it, gasping for breath.
Good heavens, that was terrifying. Upon opening the door and seeing the crowd outside, anyone would have been startled.
However, as he leaned against the door and patted his chest in fright, there came a knocking sound from outside.
Simultaneously, a series of shouts were heard:
“Hey, hey, hey, open the door, shopkeeper, we are all merchants, all merchants.
We’re here to buy glazed glass, what do you mean by locking us out? Hurry and open the door, open the door.”
Following these shouts, the attendant finally realized what was happening – the people outside were here to buy glazed glass.
Good heavens, he had been scared to death, thinking it was a robbery.
However, for safety reasons, he did not open the door directly; instead, he quickly went to the back and called several Soldiers armed with waist knives to stand on either side before he personally opened the door.
But as he pushed the door open, a crowd suddenly surged in.
Seeing this, swishing sounds were heard.
In an instant, several cold gleams flashed, and a number of blades appeared before the crowd.
This naturally made some of those who rushed in jump in fright; they quickly stopped in their tracks, raising their hands high:
“Don’t, don’t, don’t misunderstand, we are really here to buy things, please don’t misunderstand.”
It’s no joke, anyone who suddenly sees so many knives pointed at them would be startled, right?
Especially these merchants, who are accustomed to a life of luxury; they are well-off people who cherish their lives even more.
At the sight of these sharp blades, their initial reaction was a chill down their spines, and they swiftly halted, fearing that another step forward might prompt an attack from the other side.
After seeing the attire of these people, the attendant finally confirmed their identity, noting that some of them looked familiar. He could tell that these people had come to purchase the glazed glass the day before.
Seeing this situation, he gestured to the Soldiers to put down their knives, and also turned his attention to the group of people:
“What are you doing? You’re scaring us to death, don’t you know? This could scare someone to death.
Besides, what’s the rush to buy glazed glass? After we open the door, you can come in slowly and choose, right?”