ushernet Chapter 419 Unscrupulous
Chapter 419 Unscrupulous
The emperor also realized that if he continued to suppress the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Wei Zhongxian would become even more unscrupulous.
Therefore, the emperor wanted to do everything he could to make those once-passionate Embroidered Uniform Guards proud once again, but this required a catalyst and the leadership of a single person.
Therefore, the Emperor had a very high opinion of Zhang Xingchen, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. However, the Emperor overheard that Chen Er had also joined the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Chen Er was only a first-rank official, but in just a few days, he not only killed Wang Dawei but also openly opposed the Wang family.
"Your Majesty, this is a sad story. Chen Er did this to pique Your Majesty's curiosity. Sure enough, when Your Majesty heard what Chen Er said, Your Majesty's brows furrowed once again. But why did Chen Er stop at the crucial moment?"
"Chen Er, hurry up and tell me! Are you trying to drive me crazy? What exactly happened? If Yang Xiaoqian really liked Zhang Xingchen, then why did she end up marrying Zhao Tianming, that old scoundrel?"
The Emperor deliberately called Zhao Tianming an old scoundrel because he was truly furious.
The Emperor hadn't expected Zhao Tianming to be so cunning. After serving as an official for over a decade, his family's wealth surpassed even that of the Ming Dynasty. Where could the Emperor possibly seek justice? Chen Er sighed and feigned a sorrowful expression.
"At that time, Zhang Xingchen's family was in very poor condition, and Yang Xiaoqian's father was also sick. So, out of desperation, Yang Xiaoqian had no choice but to go to Zhao Tianming's residence as a maid without telling Zhang Xingchen. However, Yang Xiaoqian's feelings for Zhang Xingchen were as clear as day."
"It's a pity that Zhao Tianming, that old bastard, actually did such a beastly thing in one night." As Chen Er said this, he pinched his thigh and tears welled up in his eyes.
Upon hearing this, the Emperor, who was already sitting in his wheelchair, lifted himself up again and slapped his thigh.
"This is outrageous! How could such a thing happen? In my whole life, I hate nothing more than people breaking up couples. Did Zhao Tianming really do this?"
The emperor immediately turned his angry gaze to Zhao Tianming, who was already cursing Chen Er's ancestors for eight generations in his heart.
However, Zhao Tianming has nothing to be afraid of now. Anyway, the matter has already been settled. Even if Zhao Beixing and Wei Zhongxian have reached some kind of agreement, or even if Zhao Beixing has given Wei Zhongxian a great benefit.
However, no matter how clever Wei Zhongxian's methods were, now that the evidence was conclusive, Zhao Tianming was ready to go all out.
"Your Majesty, do you perhaps think it's a mistake for a man to fall in love with a beautiful woman? Or do you think I'm simply unworthy of a beautiful woman? If so, what are Your Majesty's feelings when you see Yang Xiaoqian?"
Zhao Tianming then spoke his mind, and what he said was actually correct.
If the emperor didn't love beautiful women, why would he have so many wives and concubines, and so many beauties in the harem? However, it's just a facade, like a thin layer of paper separating a window from the viewer.
Although everyone understood the situation, no one dared to openly admit it. But Zhao Tianming was different; he simply tore open the window.
The Emperor was nearly choked by Zhao Tianming's words. His cheeks flushed red before he roared loudly.
"Zhao Tianming, this is outrageous! You've done something so despicable, how dare you even speak of it? What is your punishment?" The Emperor was furious, but Zhao Tianming laughed even more brazenly.
"Your Majesty, let me ask you a question. If you feel that what I did was wrong, then why did you still marry your sister-in-law? Don't you also have any faults?"
Zhao Tianming said indifferently, and his words silenced the entire court.
Everyone knows that it was true that the Emperor married his sister-in-law. The Emperor also had an older brother, but he was killed by the current Emperor's men during the struggle for the throne. It was the Embroidered Uniform Guard who did it. At that time, the Embroidered Uniform Guard was very powerful and had always been under the Emperor's control.
When the emperor was vying for the throne, the Embroidered Uniform Guard made tremendous contributions. Moreover, the emperor not only killed his own elder brother, but also unscrupulously fell in love with his sister-in-law. However, it was like a thin layer of paper between the two sides of the coin; everyone knew it, but no one dared to break through it. Now, Zhao Tianming has broken through it.
It seems Zhao Tianming deliberately embarrassed the Emperor today; the Emperor remained silent, his body already trembling. It's likely Zhao Tianming intended to humiliate the Emperor, but no one dared to speak up to stop him.
Even Wei Zhongxian wanted to see the Emperor's frustrated expression. Chen Er was secretly delighted. Chen Er seemed to have thought of something and wanted to grasp it, but this feeling was fleeting and he couldn't hold onto it at all. So now Chen Er was very disappointed.
Seeing that the emperor remained silent, Zhao Tianming burst into a triumphant and unrestrained laugh before speaking again.
"Your Majesty, I have a question that has been troubling me for years. Back then, the Embroidered Uniform Guard suffered heavy casualties overnight in order to help you seize the throne, but why did you suppress them again?" Zhao Tianming's words were extremely cold, and after Zhao Tianming finished speaking, the Emperor could no longer sit still.
The Emperor felt a sharp pain in his heart, as if a million ants were tearing at it. Zhao Tianming was right; if it weren't for the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the Emperor would never have obtained the throne; it would have been taken by his elder brother long ago.
However, Zhao Tianming broke through this barrier. In fact, the reason why Zhao Tianming said those words was not because Zhao Xianming had any nostalgic thoughts.
Or perhaps Zhao Tianming was deliberately trying to stand up for the Embroidered Uniform Guard. In reality, Zhao Tianming's ancestors were all killed by the emperor at that time because of the Embroidered Uniform Guard's immense power.
After the emperor got what he wanted, he felt an endless pressure coming from the Embroidered Uniform Guard, making it hard for him to breathe. So, in order to consolidate his position, the emperor had no choice but to keep reducing the power of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, which gave Wei Zhongxian an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.
Wei Zhongxian's expression changed repeatedly. He slammed his hand on the table and shouted, "You audacious Zhao Tianming! You're practically a dead man, yet you still dare to criticize the Emperor! Guards, drag Zhao Tianming away immediately!" Wei Zhongxian declared domineeringly.