Who in the whole of Bianjing doesn’t know that Gao Qiu is His Majesty’s favorite minister?
Zhao Huan actually manipulated public opinion and forced His Majesty to severely interrogate the Gao family in public. Not only did he slap His Majesty in the face in public, but he also wanted to cripple His Majesty's arms.
This is a taboo!
Even if Zhao Ji agrees under pressure, he will definitely take revenge afterwards. When the saint is angry, the world will collapse.
Zhu Lian also didn't expect that Zhao Huan would be so "crazy".
She was worried that Prince Ding's mansion and the Zhu family would all be implicated, so she quickly got up to stop Zhao Huan.
"Your Majesty, even if you want to investigate the Gao family, you shouldn't delay the fund-raising meeting."
Zhu Lian's attitude was very clear. The palace had already made a lot of money, so there was no need to risk angering His Majesty and force the Gao family to death.
Zhao Huan, who had always "listened to his wife's words", was extremely resolute at this time.
"The fund-raising meeting is ultimately about the word "money", to use charity money to help the Song Dynasty tide over the difficulties."
"Anything related to money should never be tolerated."
"The righteous people all over the world donate their money to help, but the officials siphon off their salary. Isn't this a disgrace to the world?!"
"Besides, yesterday Gao Yaokang abducted my concubine's personal maid Xiaochai in the street. He knew Xiaochai's identity, but he forced her into prostitution. Even if I am a coward, I will never let my concubine suffer this injustice."
Zhu Lian frowned.
After ten years of marriage and ten years of neglect, why do you need such overbearing protection now?
Is it to make amends? Is there anything to make up for in this marriage that started out as a political marriage?
Although I can’t understand Zhao Huan’s motives...
However, Zhao Huan's determination to protect the dignity of his beloved concubine, even if he did not hesitate to offend the emperor in public, made Zhu Lian's heart beat.
We've known each other for ten years, but it's as if we met for the first time...
At this time, the entire Genyue was completely swallowed up by endless anger.
"What?! Did I hear that right?"
"Gao Yaokang, this beast, actually did such a despicable thing. He clearly deliberately humiliated the princess."
"Your Majesty cares about the world and worked hard for the Song Dynasty. This bastard is just ungrateful. He actually took the opportunity to humiliate Prince Ding. He deserves to be punished!"
"Gao Yaokang! Tell me honestly, you are so tyrannical in Kyoto, and even the palace doesn't look down on you. Who is behind you? Is it your father, Captain Gao, or someone else?"
This "someone else" almost scared Zhao Ji and Tong Guan to death.
If the Gao family's fire spreads to Zhao Ji, the accusation of being a coward will be confirmed.
Even if he uses the 900,000 yuan to buy back the remaining Yanyun Jiuzhou, he will definitely be shamed by the people in the world.
Tong Guan no longer cared about hosting the meeting and rushed into Sanxiu Hall.
Zhao Ji opened his eyes wide and gritted his teeth: "I am going to kill this traitor!"
Tong Guan was afraid that Zhao Ji would be carried away by anger, so he quickly dissuaded him: "Your Majesty, you have also seen what people want! You must never go against heaven."
"The most important thing right now is to end the Gao family as soon as possible to prevent the fire from burning out."
Zhao Ji closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and opened his eyes again. He had no choice but to compromise.
He had no choice but to nod, indicating that Tong Guan would handle the matter.
Listening to the indignant roars outside, Tong Guan didn't dare to hesitate at all. He quickly walked out of Sanxiu Hall and shouted: "Come here, strictly investigate the source of the Gao family's money to appease the people."
The officials of the Ministry of Personnel wanted to protect Gao Yaokang secretly, but with a total of 89,000 taels of silver, it was too late to make false accounts.
and……
With Zhao Huan stuck in the middle, if it is self-defeating and triggers greater public opinion, the consequences will be disastrous.
The only way now is to abandon the pawn to save the rook.
In less than half an hour, the official doctor returned to Genyue with the Gao family's account books.
"Your Majesty, if you want to clear up the Gao family's accounts, it will never be possible overnight. I tried my best, but I can only find out...the source of thirty thousand taels of silver."
"It's...from the Hongyan Hall of the official teaching center."
"The rest of the money is still being traced."
When the official doctor said the three words "Hongyan Pavilion", Gao Yaokang had already closed his eyes, knowing that he was certain to die.
Before the martyrs could attack, Tong Guan shouted hypocritically: "What? How could the money from Hongyan Pavilion end up in Gao Yaokang's private hands?"
"Gao Yaokang, you are so brave!"
"Not only did he take bribes and pervert the law, he also dared to control the Hongyan Pavilion privately, forcing the princess's maids to engage in prostitution and trampling on the emperor's authority."
"If there is no severe punishment, where is the prestige of the country? If there is no severe punishment, how can people's hearts be at peace?"
"Your Majesty is furious and orders this evildoer to be imprisoned and punished severely!"
The Wudesi guards stepped forward and were about to take Gao Yaokang away when Zhao Huan's cold voice sounded again.
"But escorted to Yushitai?"
hiss……
Tong Guan took a deep breath. He never expected that Zhao Huan would be so ruthless and determined to kill Gao Yaokang.
Both Dali Temple Prison and Kaifeng Mansion Prison have room for maneuver. As long as Gao Qiu secretly exerts his force, Gao Yaokang will definitely be saved.
But the Yushitai Prison is different. All serious criminals in custody are personally tried by His Majesty.
Gao Yaokang has aroused public anger, and His Majesty has also decided to impose severe punishments quickly. You have no words to say...
Once he enters the Yushitai, Gao Yaokang will definitely die, and he will never see the sun tomorrow...
Tong Guan was filled with hatred and shock. His misjudgment of Zhao Huan in the early stage led to today's catastrophe.
In order to preserve His Majesty's majesty as a wise king, Tong Guan had no choice: "This person has committed a heinous crime, so he will naturally be taken to the Yushitai!"
Gao Yaokang's last hope was completely destroyed.
His whole body collapsed on the ground like mud.
From beginning to end, he just wanted to overthrow and control Zhao Huan...but Zhao Huan wanted to kill him.
Is this the majesty of the prince? If you touch it, you will die?
"Zhao Huan...I...I'm waiting for you below."
"My father will definitely avenge me, for sure!"
When Gao Yaokang was dragged away by the Guardsmen of Wude, his eyes were bloodshot, showing overwhelming resentment. Unfortunately... his desperate threats seemed so pale and weak.
However, Zhao Huan smiled and said lightly: "A son must pay his debt to his father. Mr. Gao, if you die, you will still have to pay for the thirty thousand taels of silver."
"Don't blame me for being careless. After all, I am... very poor!"
Gao Yaokang's last bit of resentment was completely replaced by despair.
Could it be that...the thirty thousand taels of gambling debt was the guillotine he left for his father before he died?!
Looking at Gao Yaokang who was being escorted away, Zhao Huan turned around and bowed to Sanxiu Hall, shouting loudly: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Gen Yue's righteous men raised their arms and shouted loudly.
"Your Majesty is a sage, a wise king for eternity!"
Zhao Ji's eyes, which contained murderous intent, showed signs of softening due to the deafening words "Ming Jun" in the hospital.
The Song Dynasty is about to fall. As long as he can become a wise king and be famous in history, Zhao Ji no longer cares about the process...he only wants the results.
The fund-raising meeting continued as usual, but no one dared to challenge Zhao Huan.