Xiao Lingyue felt relieved and thought she had passed the test.
But who would have thought that Emperor Zhaoming would change the subject again: "Although the state has national laws, as the saying goes, there are human feelings beyond the law. After all, the Shen family is your mother family. You have watched your mother family decline. As a
Children, shouldn’t you beg for mercy on their behalf?”
Xiao Lingyue's mouth twitched: "..."
What does this mean?
If she begged for mercy, Emperor Zhaoming would be displeased and felt that she was flouting the laws of the country.
If she didn't plead for mercy, although Emperor Zhaoming would be satisfied, he felt that she didn't care about family ties.
Isn't this completely wrong?
He was clearly trying to put her in a dilemma and test her choice.
Moreover, the choice she made must also convince Emperor Zhaoming to satisfy him while not violating human reason.
Xiao Lingyue's scalp was numb and she thought quickly.
She said cautiously: "Your Majesty is right. As children, you should be filial to your parents and share the family's worries. But things in the world are often not as expected. It has been said since ancient times that loyalty and filial piety cannot have both ends. In the eyes of my daughter, loyalty and filial piety are two things.
The word, loyalty comes first, filial piety comes last.”
"The power of kings is the power of the father, and the law of the country is the rules of the family!"
"Therefore, if I obey His Majesty's national laws, although I cannot be filial, I can at least be loyal, and I am worthy of my conscience."
These words fully demonstrate loyalty to the emperor, and in an environment like this in ancient times, there is absolutely no room for error.
There is no emperor who does not like people who are loyal to him.
No emperor would reprimand someone for being too loyal to him.
Emperor Zhaoming's eyes were indeed more satisfied, and he deliberately asked with a stern face: "So, you really don't intend to plead for the Shen family? Even if I order your father to be thrown into the sky prison, you will not be moved.
?"
Xiao Lingyue thought to herself: How could it be unmoved?
If Shen Zhijiang was imprisoned, she would definitely go to a restaurant and order a table of delicious food to celebrate.
However, on the surface, Xiao Lingyue looked solemn and said solemnly: "If my father is really thrown into the sky prison, I also believe that your Majesty will handle it impartially, and there is no need for me to specifically plead for mercy."
"Very good!" Emperor Zhaoming nodded happily, his expression completely relaxed.
He may not completely believe what Xiao Lingyue said.
But some words are spoken just to express one's position and attitude.
Every word Xiao Lingyue said was telling Emperor Zhaoming that she and the Shen family were not on the same journey, and she did not intend to stand in the same boat as the Shen family.
that's enough.
Emperor Zhaoming was quite satisfied.
Hanhan next to him had been holding it in for a long time, and finally couldn't hold it in any longer: "Grandfather, you should feel relieved now, right?"
Xiao Lingyue was stunned and looked at Han Han in surprise.
Emperor Zhaoming glanced at Hanhan and said, "Grandpa Huang only tried a few words to test her, but you can't wait any longer?"
"What's there to test? I've told the emperor's grandfather a long time ago that my mother is a very good person and she won't join in the trouble with those people in the Shen family." Han Han said confidently, and then urged: "Since the emperor's grandfather
After you’ve asked all the questions, don’t forget what you promised me!”
"I can't forget it! You're almost nagging me with your words. You're so talkative at such a young age. No wonder your father always bothers you."
Emperor Zhaoming said as if he was dissatisfied, but there was a hint of smile in his eyes.
"I'm still annoyed with Daddy!" The little guy pouted unconvinced, "He's the most annoying!"
Emperor Zhaoming pretended not to hear.
Xiao Lingyue stood in the hall confused, listening to the conversation between her grandfather and grandson, not knowing what was going on.
"Shen Wan, kneel down and listen to the order!" Emperor Zhaoming suddenly spoke in a deep voice.
Xiao Lingyue was stunned, bowed her head and knelt down. Popular "" This chapter has been completed!