Deep Palace Pet Peach Blossom Flawless

Chapter 163 Blue Tree Man

Lan Qingwu had finished enjoying the scenery and then returned to Jingyou Pavilion.

In the main hall of Qingliang Palace, Emperor Shenwu was summoning several important ministers.

In the main hall, Censor Yan glanced at the Grand Master, stepped out of the group, and bowed, "Your Majesty, this is my memorial."

Li Xiang bowed and walked down the steps. He took the memorial with both hands and presented it to the Shenwu Emperor. The Shenwu Emperor read it at a glance and frowned, "Master Shi Binyuan of the Shi family, how dare his disciple write such a ridiculous theory?"

Censor Yan said solemnly, "Your Majesty, this disciple of Master Shi, Yu Huaian, has blatantly compared Your Majesty to the previous emperor and written this absurd poem. Books have already been circulated. How will the ignorant scholars and common people view Your Majesty? Your Majesty's good reputation has been ruined by Yu Huaian!"

The Emperor of Divine Martial Arts clenched the memorial, his phoenix eyes gently sweeping over Master Taifu: "Master Taifu's disciple? Yu Huaian? The emperor is caged, and the imperial city is full of vigor! Master Taifu, what do you think?"

The master's face turned stern and he bowed to plead guilty: "Your Majesty, if this is true, please punish me and my uncle!"

Immediately, a minister came forward to plead for the Grand Tutor: "Your Majesty, this is clearly Yu Huaian's fault. It has nothing to do with the Grand Tutor, Your Majesty!"

"Yes! Your Majesty..."

"Your Majesty, please investigate clearly!"

Emperor Shenwu listened to these pleas and raised his hand gently: "If a teacher fails to teach strictly, it is the teacher's fault and the student's fault. I don't believe that the master is not clear about this. Even if he is not clear, he still has responsibilities! Imperial City Governor, this case is handed over to you!"

Lin Suzhi accepted the order and agreed.

It was so hot in the summer that the cicadas on the trees were all drooping and had no energy to sing.

In the quiet pavilion, a slight chill filled the entire palace.

Ru Ping walked into the bedroom with a serious face: "Master, something happened to Master Lan Shuren."

Lan Qingwu put down the Royal Scroll in his hand and was a little surprised: "What happened to my cousin?"

Ru Ping said worriedly, "It's still that trouble caused by that jade cage girl, Wuer Yuji. Wuer Yuji had only been in the palace for a few days, and His Majesty hadn't even conferred her an honor. Then one of Shi Binyuan's disciples, Yu Huaian, wrote a poem filled with indignation. The first two lines described the corruption and extravagance of the previous dynasty, but the last two lines brought up His Majesty, openly comparing him to the previous dynasty's incompetent ruler. What's worse is that it's been widely circulated in the imperial city for some time!"

Lan Qingwu's heart skipped a beat: "What does that have to do with my cousin?"

"Your Majesty has ordered a thorough investigation of this case. Yu Huaian has used up all the courage he needed to write that poem, and he actually pinned the blame on Master Shi, saying it was Master Shi who ordered it, in order to mitigate his own guilt. And Master Lan is taking the blame for Master Shi..."

Lan Qingwu frowned, "Cousin, have you ever thought about the Lan family? His adoptive father, mother, sister... that's all. He is just that kind of person. With his temperament, he would never watch his master being convicted and imprisoned! But he is like this..."

Ru Ping sighed softly, "Master, some of the Lan family have already pleaded for Mr. Lan, but His Majesty has suppressed all the petitions and kept them in the palace. Master, what should we do?"

Lan Qingwu pondered for a long time. The disaster caused by writing could be serious or minor. It all depended on how the Emperor Shenwu viewed and handled the matter. However, he also needed a close minister to act in front of the Emperor Shenwu to minimize the guilt of the master and apprentice.

"How did the Master do it?"

Ru Ping replied, "I heard that Master Shi did not plead for mercy, but only apologized to Your Majesty. I also ask Your Majesty to punish the Master family."

Lan Qingwu's eyes shifted slightly and he understood: "He is such an old fox. If he does this, I'm afraid other ministers will speak up for him without him even having to speak up."

Ru Ping suddenly understood: "That's what I was saying. Although Master Shi is from a branch of the Shi family, Master Shi shouldn't just stand by and watch. So that's how it is. The Shi family has finally gotten themselves out of this mess. It's a pity for Master Shi and Master Lan."

Lan Qingwu suddenly asked, "Who investigated this case?"

"It's Lin Suzhi, the prefect of the Imperial City."

"Lin Suzhi? But that Lord Lin who advised His Majesty in the main hall?

Ru Ping nodded: "Yes, Master."