The emperor's face was dark. How could these people's expressions escape his eyes?
How could he not know about Lin Qianzi's reputation? Was Long Heng trying to humiliate him in front of everyone?
"Beloved subject, don't belittle yourself. You've done so much for the country and the people. You deserve the best."
The emperor continued to speak with a smile, not annoyed at all.
However, Long Heng knew something was wrong. Why did they suddenly stop talking about the country and talk about his marriage?
However, he wasn't stupid. He understood what these two old foxes were thinking in a few breaths.
They were clearly afraid that he would get in touch with a powerful wife. That way, his power would reach a level that they were afraid of.
In fact, if he had such thoughts, the country would've been turned upside down long ago.
A group of nobles who only knew how to eat, drink, and play. A group of officials who only knew how to enjoy themselves and avarice. There wasn't even a single person who knew how to fight.
However, he didn't want his military power to fall into someone else's hands. Thus, he slowly became the dominant force.
Actually, there was another reason: the imperial family's connections were too weak.
The current emperor was the son of a concubine. In order to seize the throne, he wiped out the imperial family, leaving only the honest Prince Rong.
However, Prince Rong was too honest and didn't know anything about military affairs.
At that time, the family's power was still quite strong.
He didn't know how his son was doing, but he couldn't bring it up now. If he did, it would be showing weakness.
"Your Majesty, this subject has a request."
"Speak."
"This subject is invincible because of my concubine, Madam Bai. She knew some special methods to resolve the siege. I believe Prince Rong has already told you about this.
This subject is unable to repay her kindness. I only ask that Your Majesty allow me to raise her as this subject's official wife. "
"Oh?
According to Prince Rong, she has indeed rendered meritorious service and has been accepted as a foster sister.
However, does my beloved subject know the laws of this dynasty? "
"Those who take a concubine as their wife will be fined five thousand silver and punished with 100 beatings."
"Are you willing to accept it?"
"Yes."
"Beloved subject, it's not that we don't care about your weak health. The main thing is that the rules cannot be changed."
"It's fine. I only ask that Your Majesty issue an imperial edict."
"Of course. Men, take Li Of Gojoseon away and receive a hundred strokes.
Then come back to take the imperial edict! "
Long Heng gritted his teeth. Very good, he was going to receive the edict while injured.
There was no problem. His Thwart Kung Fu was not for nothing.
He sneered in his heart and went down to receive a hundred strikes.
Although it was a group of weak eunuchs, a hundred strikes was not something an ordinary person could withstand.
Long Heng endured it. He resisted it with his internal energy and then walked back arrogantly. He knelt in the hall with his back straight, making everyone suck in a breath of cold air.
Everyone knew that Long Heng practiced real martial arts, but they didn't expect him to be this strong. He'd been beaten a hundred times, but still managed to walk back with large strides. He didn't even tremble when he spoke. He really was a hero.
Many people admired him, but Minister Lin and the Emperor gnashed their teeth in anger.
"Beloved minister, you can take this imperial edict back.
After going back, have a good rest. Three days later, it will be the autumn hunting day. Can you go with the emperor?
Of course, the new wife will also go with you. She can be regarded as a heroine. "
Three days?
He can go out in three days with a hundred strokes?
Long Heng gritted his teeth and said: "Of course."
"But Your Majesty, the person who dared to issue an imperial edict in private must be someone close to Your Majesty. Please investigate it thoroughly, lest he do something big again."
"This … Zhen will definitely investigate it."
"Then, this minister will retire. If I know the news of this thief, this minister will skin him alive. How can I let such a thief who will bring disaster to the country and people?"
"Yes, yes."
Seeing that they were about to attack the enemy country's homeland, but a person came to issue a fake imperial edict. The old ministers present felt indignant.
The Emperor suddenly felt his teeth were sore. None of these ministers got his heart. At this time, they were still helping Long Heng.
Have they never thought that if Long Heng won, he might lead his troops to attack the capital?
A group of heartless people. They didn't have the foresight of a woman.
However, this mission failed because they underestimated a woman. It was said that it was Madam Bai who led people to rescue Long Heng.
He originally thought that he would be able to get rid of the Song family, but he didn't expect that there was an even more powerful one behind.
Good, good, he wanted to see what kind of ability Madam Bai had. Before the war, she could cause a storm with a flip of her hand. After the war, she could directly break into the Ministry of Justice's prison.
"Your Majesty, since there is an imperial edict in the fu, there must be someone in charge. Can you let this minister's mother go back?"
"This … The empress really likes your family's little shizi. Let her be close to him for a few more days. When the time comes, zhen will have someone send them back to the fu."
He was afraid that Long Heng would do something out of desperation. Naturally, he had to calm him down first.
After the limelight passed, wouldn't everything be up to him, the Emperor, to decide?
"It is this minister's honor that the empress likes him. Then, this minister will leave."
Long Heng brought the imperial edict back to the Prince's fu. After he got off the carriage and returned to Apricot Garden, he crawled onto the bed and stopped moving.
"Prince, you're back … how did you get injured? Did that bastard Emperor torture you?"
Alright, Bai Xiangxiu was a bit agitated. She had completely forgotten that this was an imperial society.
Her mouth was covered by Ye-mama. She poked her and said, "Madam Xiu, don't say such things. Treating the Prince's injuries is more important."
"You can all leave. Just let the madam do it."
"Call the doctor over."
Bai Xiangxiu hurriedly ordered. She didn't dare to carelessly touch his buttocks. She felt that it was quite scary.
Not long after, the doctor came in. He discovered that Long Heng's underpants were stuck to his flesh and couldn't be removed. It seemed that his injuries were very serious. Fortunately, he had walked back.
Thus, the doctor used a pair of scissors to cut open the pants. Bai Xiangxiu silently wetted the cloth with medicated water as she shed tears.
Long Heng said with heartache, "Don't cry. It's not serious."
"The flesh is rotten. How is it not serious? Don't talk. Let me focus …"
"…" Long Heng was depressed. Why was he being scolded even though he was injured?!
However, it was very comfortable to be scolded. He felt sweet inside.
Bai Xiangxiu's tears fell one after another. When she turned around, she discovered that the person crawling on the bed was actually smiling. She couldn't help but feel unwell.
She gently raised her head and pressed his forehead. She strangely said, "You're not burning up. I thought I beat you silly!
Your injuries are so serious. What are you smiling about? "
"Cough, it's nothing."
The doctor was sweating on the side. This young couple's relationship was too good. As a bystander, he felt a bit guilty. What if he saw something he shouldn't see and was kicked out of the fu? He still had a family to support!
It wasn't easy to apply medicine to Long Heng's wounds. Because he couldn't wear his pants for a while, he could only wear an undershirt and lie on the bed with a thin layer of quilt.
After the doctor left, Long Heng gave the imperial edict to Bai Xiangxiu and said, "Come and see what this is."