Chapter 398: Emperor Wu’s Greed
Prime Minister Wen's shouting also gave those who heard it mixed emotions, confirming that Wu Yuan might really be unable to stand up this time.
Little did they know that Prime Minister Wen was in an extremely comfortable mood at the moment. He had tried to side with Wu Yuan before, but was rejected by Wu Yuan. But after this time, Prime Minister Wen believed that Wu Yuan would not refuse again.
The fact that Wu Yuan was banned again today seems to have had a big impact, and all the ministers have a feeling that the storm is getting worse.
Will Wu Yuan really sink like this? Everyone is a little confused.
Chen Yuan's death, along with the beheading of many academics, and Emperor Wu's iron-blooded methods were frightening, but at the same time, it was inevitable to feel the sadness of a rabbit dying and a fox dying.
After Wu Yuan returned to the East Palace, he immediately clamored for food and drink from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs originally refused. The purpose of being banned from the palace was to reduce food and clothing expenses in order to achieve the purpose of punishment.
But Wu Yuan directly said that if anyone dared to deduct the money from the East Palace, he would be beaten even if he rushed out of the East Palace and he would not be able to take care of himself.
Since then, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has not dared to touch Wu Yuan's brow.
Moreover, Emperor Wu did not explicitly say that he would be harsh on the cost of the East Palace.
After the food and drink were brought, the East Palace immediately became peaceful with singing and dancing.
It was as if the East Palace had returned to its absurd life before, and the guards in charge could clearly hear the laughter and laughter inside.
Emperor Wu was in the imperial garden, listening to Eunuch Su's report, without much expression on his face.
Eunuch Su was also unsure of Emperor Wu's current thoughts, so he could only ask tentatively: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is asking if the cost of the East Palace should be reduced?"
Emperor Wu waved his hand, "No need, the eldest prince has made great contributions after all, and I don't want to upset people's hearts. Su Zi, do you think I have done something wrong?"
Eunuch Su was startled, and he quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty is the emperor, and you can do no wrong. It's the eldest prince who doesn't understand your good intentions!"
Emperor Wu nodded very helpfully, "What a pity. Except for you, I am afraid that everyone now thinks that I am cold and heartless."
Eunuch Su complained in his heart, "Not only is he cold, he is simply cold-blooded."
"Has the investigation into Lao Wu's death been clear?" Emperor Wu suddenly asked again.
Eunuch Su suddenly felt something in his heart, knowing that Emperor Wu still wanted to make a fuss out of the death of the fifth prince.
"Your Majesty, according to what His Second Highness said, His Fifth Highness died in an assassination attempt by the enemy. The enemy forces were involved and it is indeed difficult to find out." Eunuch Su carefully observed Emperor Wu's reaction.
In fact, everyone knows how the fifth prince died.
But how can we explain this kind of thing clearly? This is a royal taboo.
Emperor Wu snorted coldly, "What an assassination. That's all. Send a message to the second brother and ask him to guard the three border cities. Tianli Kingdom and Dayu Kingdom will not give up and will definitely take action."
"Yes!" Eunuch Su agreed.
"Has the mysterious weapon been investigated clearly?" When Emperor Wu asked about this, his face became a little solemn.
Eunuch Su quickly replied: "Your Majesty, according to the investigation, the weapon was invented by Master Iron, and he helped the eldest prince form an ace army. There were not many people, only fifty people, and everyone held that special weapon.
Weapons can be said to be arrogant."
Hearing this, Emperor Wu had a complicated expression, "I really didn't expect that Tie Biao had such a talent. If I had known this, I wouldn't have been so harsh on him back then."
Eunuch Su did not dare to talk to him. When Lao Tie was in trouble, he asked the emperor for help, but Emperor Wu refused.
So there was only one daughter left by Lao Tie, and the rest of his family including his wife, mother, and brothers were all dead.
So far Lao Tie has left the palace and no longer works for the royal family.
At this time Emperor Wu ordered: "Send Master Iron to see me, together with that ace troop."
Eunuch Su was not surprised at all that Emperor Wu had such an order. That magical weapon was enough to change the pattern of the world, so of course he had to hold it in his own hands.
Likewise, the value of Lao Tie, the number one blacksmith of Dawu, is not what it used to be, it is even more valuable than before.
But Eunuch Su said with some embarrassment: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid this matter will be difficult to handle."
Emperor Wu's face suddenly turned cold, "What's so difficult to do?"
Eunuch Su hurriedly bowed and replied: "Your Majesty, Master Iron and the ace troops are now missing. According to the investigation, they did not come back with the eldest prince, and they are no longer in Boulder City."
"In this regard, His Highness the Second Highness said that he did not know where those people had gone, and asked Your Majesty to get these people from the eldest prince and give them to him."
Emperor Wu was furious when he heard this, "What does this guy do for food? He wants people, but he doesn't know how to look after them?"
Eunuch Su knew that even if Wu Zheng really held Lao Tie and others in his hands, Emperor Wu would find a way to force them over.
"Check, we must find these people. No matter what method we use, we must see them alive and their bodies dead." Emperor Wu looked decisively.
Eunuch Su had a stern look on his face, and he knew in his heart that Emperor Wu was bound to get these people and those mysterious weapons.
"Monitor Wu Yuan's every move and make arrangements yourself." Emperor Wu stood up and left after giving the final order.
Eunuch Su bowed behind and agreed.
After Emperor Wu's figure completely disappeared, Eunuch Su sighed, "You are really wrong this time!"
After saying that, Eunuch Su turned and left.
At night, there was still singing and dancing in the East Palace. Wu Yuan seemed to be drunk and returned to the palace with the support of two little cuties.
In the room, Xile, who had been waiting for a long time, fed Wu Yuan some hangover soup with a distressed look on his face.
Xile is a person without any identity, so she is not under the surveillance of those informants, and there is no such person in the palace, so it is most appropriate for her to take care of Wu Yuan secretly.
"Are you feeling better? Just pretend, why are you drinking so much?"
Wu Yuan sobered up for a while, and then Shi Shiran said: "I just want to have a good drink."
How could Xile not be aware of Wu Yuan's aggrieved heart? In fact, although the entire East Palace was filled with joy and laughter, they all felt suffocated in their hearts. All of them felt that Wu Yuan was not worth it.
It was clear that the battle was won, but in the end not only was the military power taken away, but he was also kept confined here.
They wanted to ask Emperor Wu if his conscience would not hurt?
"How about you, like me, simply leave the royal family from now on, get rid of the shackles on your body, and live a happy life, wouldn't it be great?"
On the way back, Xile proposed this to Wu Yuan.
Because Xile understands the darkness and indifference in the royal family better than anyone else, and knows very well what Wu Yuan will face when he returns.
But Wu Yuan's answer was still the same, "I can't let down those brave and loyal people. I have to give them an explanation."
Xile's eyes narrowed slightly, and she suddenly realized that Wu Yuan seemed different from before.
Chapter completed!