Shi Xiaotian went to the door and knelt down on one knee to report, "Your Majesty, the man who beats the Heavenly Drum has been brought!"
There was no movement in the imperial study room.
Then the old eunuch came out, glanced at Shi Xiaotian, then at Lu Fang, and said, "Come in!"
Obviously, both he and Liang Hanmin already knew that the person beating the Tongtian Drum was Lu Fang, otherwise they would not be a little bit surprised.
Lu Fang cupped his hands in front of Shi Xiaotian and followed the old eunuch to the imperial study.
Go to the inner room.
Liang Hanmin is still sitting behind the Long case.
The memorials on the Long Case are still piled high.
As an emperor, he seems to have endless memorials to deal with.
"Your Majesty, Lu Fang, come to see the Emperor!"
Lu Fang knelt down and saluted.
Liang Hanmin glanced lightly, and there was no emotion or anger in his tone, but was extremely deep, "Do you know how many times this Babel Drum has sounded since I came to the throne?"
Lu Fang replied: "I don't know."
Liang Hanmin added: "There were only two times. One was a severe drought in Hebei County. Local officials pocketed all the government's disaster relief funds and food. As a result, people's livelihood was in ruins and countless people died of hunger. Dozens of refugees who had managed to escape from Hebei County were outside.
Beat the Babel Drum. Another time, officials from the West County of Guangnan plundered thousands of acres of people's land, and the hands and feet of the victim were cut off and carried to Beijing."
Lu Fang remained silent.
Liang Hanmin's tone was still calm, "When our Emperor Taizu of Dayu established the Tongtian Drum, he made it clear that no one should beat the drum except for those who have been greatly wronged. Anyone who beats the drum for no reason will be regarded as a crime of bullying the emperor. What will be the fate of such crimes?
You should know that, right?"
At the end of the words, he suddenly revealed a strong murderous intent.
"I understand."
Lu Fangdao.
Liang Hanmin narrowed his eyes slightly, "Do you think that because you are talented, knowledgeable and capable, I will not be willing to kill you? Do you think that Chongqing is indispensable without you?"
Lu Fang lowered his head, "I don't dare."
I felt somewhat uneasy.
Because he knew that the more someone like Liang Hanmin suppressed his emotions, the more murderous intent he had in his heart.
Even at this time, Liang Hanmin still did not get furious, and only said: "Then tell me, what reason do I have for keeping you alive?"
Lu Fang naturally had already thought of his words in his mind.
Beating the Tongtian Drum is certainly not a temporary act.
This was actually his final preparation. Because he expected that Liang Hanmin would most likely not receive him, Su Yu and others.
Lu Fang raised his head slightly and said, neither humble nor arrogant: "Because I have indeed been greatly wronged."
"Are you so wronged?"
Not only Liang Hanmin showed a slightly surprised look, but also the old eunuch in the corner next to him who was always calm.
It can be said that Lu Fang's life has been smooth sailing, but now he is at a critical moment. How could he be so wronged?
Before, they all thought that Lu Fang was just relying on favor and being arrogant.
Lu Fang continued: "The treasure that I cherished as my life was taken away by force."
Liang Hanmin's eyes were even more surprised, and then he raised his chin slightly, signaling Lu Fang to continue.
Lu Fang made a surprising statement, "This treasure I have is Princess Yongle. I am in love with Princess Yongle and value her more than my own life."
"You are brave!"
Upon hearing this, the old eunuch became furious instantly.
Liang Hanmin also had a look of astonishment on his face, and then he didn't know whether he was laughing out of anger or mocking in his heart, and sneered: "You mean, I took her away by force?"
How could he and the old eunuch not understand the meaning of Lu Fang's words?
Lu Fang clearly meant that he used his imperial power to forcefully marry Liang Siqi.
Isn't this just beating a mandarin duck?
To Lu Fang, isn’t it a huge injustice?
Over the years, Liang Hanmin has not seen bold young people, but he has never seen anyone as bold as Lu Fang. He actually found trouble on his own head.
"I don't dare."
Lu Fang lowered his head and said, "I just want to ask your Majesty to give me a chance."
He said he didn't dare, but in fact, it was equivalent to acknowledging what he just said.
Liang Hanmin smacked his lips, his expression unpredictable, "Do you know that I am the emperor?"
"I know."
Lu Fang said: "But if I don't beat the Tongtian Drum, I... won't be able to see the emperor."
"You are provoking my majesty!"
Liang Hanmin said: "Are you really not afraid of death?"
Lu Fang gritted his teeth and said, "I just said that Princess Yongle is more important than my own life. I came to Kyoto just for the sake of Princess Yongle."
Liang Hanmin fell silent.
He suddenly thought about the fact that Lu Fang was deprived of his cultivation by Liang Shi. He did not doubt Lu Fang's words.
Even, suddenly there was some resonance in my heart.
In Lu Fang's body, I can vaguely see the shadow of his youth.
Myself at that time...
Then he said: "I believe your words for the time being, but you should understand that my will is the imperial decree. Moreover, I will not treat you lightly, right?"
The tone of his speech was actually much softer.
Lu Fang smiled bitterly, "It's strange that I only have Princess Yongle in my heart."
Liang Hanmin raised his eyebrows, "Then you won't let it go?"
Lu Fang kowtowed, "I just want the emperor to give me a chance."
"What chance?"
Liang Hanmin said with great interest.
Lu Fangdao: "I am willing to bet with Jiang Jiaping on Princess Yongle's marriage. Please, the emperor can give me this opportunity."
"You have a good idea."
Liang Hanmin said meaningfully.
But his eyes couldn't help but reveal a bit of appreciation.
This guy Lu Fang is really a genius.
If he directly withdraws the imperial edict granting marriage, it will be a slap in the face. The emperor's majesty will be compromised.
But if Jiang Jiaping, the other protagonist of this matter, is involved, there will be room for change.
If Jiang Jiaping himself was willing to gamble with Lu Fang and lost in the end. As the emperor, he instead betrothed Liang Siqi to Lu Fang, others would not make irresponsible remarks.
It may even attract him praise.
As an emperor, you can enjoy endless glory and wealth, and your status is supreme. What you care about is your reputation during and after death?
Liang Hanmin thought about it for a long time, "Prince Rong abolished your cultivation. It's not easy for you to restore your cultivation, right?"
Lu Fang chuckled, "As long as the emperor can agree to my request and grant me a marriage. I can't think of any other reason for Prince Rong to abolish me. Doesn't it mean that His Highness Prince Rong still dares to disobey the emperor's will? I
Ask yourself, I am no worse than Jiang Jiaping."
"Ha ha!"
Liang Hanmin suddenly burst into laughter for no apparent reason.
Perhaps it was Lu Fang's words, "Prince Rong dared not disobey his will" that made him feel comfortable.
At the same time, he also realized that this was not a good opportunity to test his biological brother again.
For a time, Liang Hanmin's thoughts quietly changed.