It turned out that this matter had many twists and turns.
Lin Yi looked at the emperor.
Who speaks for him?
Feng Liancheng? Or Shangguan Minghong?
In the end, Lin Yi didn't even guess correctly.
The emperor's words completely solved the doubts in his mind.
The emperor said: "It's Prime Minister Lu who has spoken for you. Prime Minister Lu said that the Western Region is like a wolf that cannot be fed and comforted. Sooner or later it will pounce. We are always on guard against this wolf and try to please this wolf, but instead
To support his arrogance. Now that Lin Yi kills Li Tianlang, although the royal family of the Western Regions will be angry, but no matter how angry they are, they will work together to fight against the Western Regions. Only those who dare to fight can make peace, and retreating can only bring disaster. It will also make the Western Regions
I know that our government cannot be bullied. I also think it makes sense, so Prime Minister Lu and I suppressed the matter."
At this point, Lin Yi understood the whole story.
At that time, he had not yet reached an agreement with Prime Minister Lu. So Prime Minister Lu spoke for him, just looking at the problem from his perspective. It was not his original intention to protect him.
He and Prime Minister Lu have the same ideas, which shows that Prime Minister Lu is still bloody.
I no longer want to please the wolf of the "Western Regions".
Fortunately, I broke up and had a good fight.
Feng Liancheng has always wanted to maintain the status quo and seek huge benefits from it.
After the emperor finished speaking, he sat on the chair again.
He said to Lin Yi: "I told you the truth, then you also tell the truth to me. I really don't believe you killed Feng Liancheng just for those two Jianghu people. Please answer the two questions truthfully. First, you
Why did you want to kill Feng Liancheng? Secondly, were Shangguan Minghong and Prime Minister Lu involved in this matter?"
The emperor looked into Lin Yi's eyes, as if he wanted to see from Lin Yi's subtle changes whether he was telling the truth.
Lin Yi thought to himself that even if Shangguan Minghong and Lu Xiang didn't participate, he would still kill Feng Liancheng.
The two of them didn't offend him, and there was no need for him to betray them.
So he took all the blame on himself.
Lin Yi said: "Your Majesty, the reason why I wanted to kill Feng Liancheng was because of the 'Tiger Slaughter Hall' incident. This matter has nothing to do with Shangguan General Lu Xiang. I rescued Hu Yanyu'er from Feng Liancheng Mansion and learned the truth of the matter.
Finally, I got angry and swore that I would kill this sanctimonious and despicable villain. We Jianghu people talk about grudges and grudges. Where there is grudge, hate will be eliminated, and where there is kindness, there will be repayment of kindness."
The emperor did not see any suspicious clues in Lin Yi's eyes.
The emperor believed Lin Yi's words.
The emperor sighed with emotion: "Some people become a confidant in anger, but you become a confidant in anger! And you don't hesitate to become a big sinner and bear infamy. Who can become your confidant is also a lucky thing. Back then, you broke into the palace at night to look for you.
That crazy friend, I can see that you are a righteous person. If I were a Jianghu person, I would definitely become a close friend with you. Unfortunately, I am the king of a country. I have to handle this matter in my own way."
Lin Yi said: "Lin Yi accepts any punishment! Even if he is executed in Lingchi, he will not complain. I just ask the emperor to show mercy and let the people in the south go. They are all innocent."
The emperor said: "Lin Yi, this is the imperial court, not the world. You can't act according to the principle of the wrongdoer and the debtor. No matter whether the nine tribes are killed or the entire family is executed, how many people are guilty? So even if it has nothing to do with the rest of the people,
.But they have to be held responsible for being implicated by you. Only in this way can I explain to all the officials and the people of the world. I can also appease the party members in Feng Liancheng. Do you understand?"
Lin Yi smiled bitterly and said: "I understand..."
The emperor said: "But I can tell you good news. I ordered General Wei Chi to lead the navy to clear out Piaoling Island, but Piaoling Island moved away. Your wife is also missing now. As long as your wife does not show up, people from the south will
If you don’t come back, in fact, you will be the only one to bear the blame.”
Lin Yi said: "It's best if I take one load. Your Majesty, I still have something to ask of you."
The emperor said: "Say."
Lin Yi pointed to the plate with his things on it and said: "That shell was given to me by my wife. The bag of broken bits and pieces was given to me by a beauty. Can you leave these two things to me? Even if I die, take them with you."
They feel somewhat comforted."
The emperor poured out all the items in the brocade bag, then played with the colorful shell, put the shell in the brocade bag, and personally reached into the iron cage and handed it to Lin Yi.
The emperor actually put his hand into the iron cage.
I really don’t know if he knows that Lin Yi has lost his skills and has no scruples, or if he has full trust in Lin Yi.
The answer is the latter.
Lin Yi took it respectfully and said gratefully: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The emperor picked up the Blood Demon Resentful Mask again and put the mask on his face with great interest.
Then the emperor looked at Lin Yi.
At this moment, the emperor felt like a demon.
The emperor asked: "How does it feel?"
Lin Yi said bluntly: "Like a devil."
The emperor said meaningfully: "Everyone is a Buddha, and everyone is a demon. If you wear this mask, no one will recognize your true face. You can do whatever you want. Because no one knows what face is behind the mask."
Lin Yi said: "Everyone in the world has a mask."
The emperor said: "Yes, I have it, you have it, and everyone in the world has it."
After saying that, the emperor took off the Demon Mask of Resentment and threw it on the plate.
The emperor's expression became serious again, and he said: "You killed Feng Liancheng. In addition to feeling evil in your heart, you fulfilled the promise you made to your close friend, but you created a mess for me. I have to go back and find a way to deal with this mess."
This is a difficult matter. As for you, let it take its course as it is."
Lin Yi now has no illusions except letting nature take its course.
Then the emperor shouted outside, the iron door was immediately pushed open, and Teng Bin entered the iron room with a flash of figure.
He was always on tenterhooks at the door, worried about an accident.
Then Dongmen Tiehu and Dali Temple Qing also flashed into the iron room.
From the three body techniques, Lin Yi could see that these three people were all masters!
The emperor said to the minister of Dali Temple: "Although I have already interrogated you, you still have to go through this place. Tomorrow, you will interrogate yourself. Everything must be done according to the rules to avoid being criticized. The confessions will be sorted out by then. Officials
We’re all waiting.”
The minister of Dali Temple said: "I must do my duty with all my heart!"
The emperor added: "Before we decide how to deal with it, he cannot have an accident. Otherwise, you are the only one asking!"
Minister of Dali Temple: "Yes!"
When the emperor was leaving the iron room, he stopped and looked back, looking at Lin Yi in the iron cage.
There was a lamp above the iron door, and the red light reflected on the emperor's face, making his face appear a mysterious red color.
No one knows what he is thinking at this moment.
Then the emperor turned around and left the iron room. Teng Bin and three others also left the iron room, and the iron door was closed again.
The emperor returned to the palace, escorted by Teng Bin and a group of gold-belted guards.
The emperor came to the study and asked the serving eunuch to go out, leaving only Teng Bin talking.
As the commander of the Nighthawk Guards, Teng Bin is responsible for protecting the emperor's safety, and he is also a person whom the emperor trusts greatly.
The emperor will always listen to Tengbin's opinion on some matters.
The emperor said to Teng Bin: "Lin Yi killed Feng Liancheng. To be honest, it was my fault. What do you think I should do with him?"