In recent days, another great turmoil has occurred in the court.
The Wang Family has caused trouble again!
Initially, Lord Wang Yi introduced the Fake Princess into the court, which had already displeased the Emperor.
Unexpectedly, after being taken into the Xiuluo Guard, Lord Wang’s eldest son, Wang Xuanwen, dared to plot to kidnap the Princess!
Wang Xuanwen originally wanted to earn merit and thereby rescue his father, but the matter was exposed, and the Emperor became exceedingly angry.
Regardless of whether he succeeded or not, kidnapping the Princess was a challenge to Bai Xilie’s bottom line.
Thus, Wang Xuanwen was sentenced to execution.
The elders of Wang Family made every effort to plead, but it was to no avail.
On the contrary, they were rebuked angrily by Bai Xilie —
"If you dare to plead for him again, I will execute Wang Yi, who is still in a coma, along with him!"
Since then, no one helped the Wang Family speak even a word.
However, Wang Family’s second house, Historian Wang, recorded Wang Xuanwen’s absurd deeds all at once in the history books!
He spoke passionately, lamenting why the Wang Family produced such a bad seed like their eldest brother!
Vice Minister Wei Caijie attempted to resist and escape when being captured by the Imperial Guard.
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"As an official, I have a personal grudge against Marquis Wan, which led me to want to set fire. Please see clearly, Your Majesty, I was just momentarily confused; after all, the enmity of killing one’s son cannot be forgotten by an official!"
Bai Xilie sat on the Dragon Chair, supporting his head with his hand, and sneered coldly.
"Wasn’t it you who killed your own son? Did I remember incorrectly? Did Marquis Wan hold your hand to stab into your son’s chest?"
With just one sentence, Wei Caijie was left speechless.
Bai Xilie looked at his reaction, only mocking indifference on his face.
Anyone with clear eyes could see that it was merely Wei Caijie’s cruel means of self-preservation.
Someone who dares to kill his own child, a person like that, Bai Xilie despises the most!
His handsome brow and eyes were filled with cold disdain.
"Wei Caijie, I give you one last chance. Is there another hidden reason for setting the fire?"
"Otherwise, if it was only targeting Marquis Wan, you should have sent someone to assassinate him. Why wait for the time he wasn’t in Xiuluo Guard to set fire to the residence?"
Bai Xilie’s sharp gaze locked onto Wei Caijie’s eyes like a lion.
"Are you afraid of something, trying to destroy something? Let me guess, could it be that you are also involved in Wang Yi’s actions?"
Wei Caijie’s complexion turned pale, hurriedly kowtowing: "Your Majesty! I am loyal and faithful, completely different from the treacherous Wang Yi! Please see clearly!"
Bai Xilie observed his reaction with only a cold laugh.
He no longer wished to ask further.
"The Xiuluo Guard is in the imperial palace, no matter the reason, daring to set fire to a building is already a breach of rules and is unworthy of the word loyalty."
"Announce my decree: Vice Minister Wei Caijie has committed insubordination, disrupted the palace, is stripped of his official position, demoted to commoner, and imprisoned in Xiuluo Guard. When innocence is confirmed, he will be released."
Wei Caijie was stunned, desperately crawling to plead: "Your Majesty! Please have mercy, Your Majesty!"
But Bai Xilie no longer looked at him, only waved his hand, signaling Eunuch Quan Xi to step forward.
He lowered his voice: "Tell Marquis Wan that keeping Wei Caijie alive is useless, and I don’t want him to die easily, understand?"
Quanxi was shocked inwardly.
The Emperor intends to settle old scores together.
This is an order for the Marquis to torment Wei Caijie! The methods inside the Xiuluo Guard could make Wei Caijie wish he were dead!
He bowed: "The servant will convey the message."
Only then did Bai Xilie rise, leaving with steady steps, abandoning Wei Caijie’s cries and pleas behind.
"Is Your Majesty heading to the Imperial Study Room to handle state affairs?" Prime Minister Lu hurried to catch up.
Bai Xilie, however, laughed and said: "Today the weather is good, let’s put aside state affairs for now. I’m going to set up a swing for Zhi’er; she’s been wanting one."
Prime Minister Lu was taken aback.
The Emperor, who was decisive and full of hostility, changed completely when talking about his daughter.
The deep paternal love in his brows and eyes would make anyone envious.