The dagger was revealed.
After a fierce confrontation and a patient preparation, Sun Lang finally showed his fangs.
Empress had stepped into the fatal trap of the best hunter in the Houtu Empire.
If she was not careful, she would be ambushed from all sides.
"Empress is no match for Sun Lang at all … Is this a mistake on His Majesty's part?"
Many people had such thoughts in their minds.
No matter what, this move of Sun Lang's could indeed be said to be fierce and fierce, and it struck right at the opponent's vital point. Moreover, it wasn't an unconventional move, but an open and aboveboard attack that caused the Empress to be unable to dodge.
The banner was "Return the innocence to our monarch."
But what he did was to force the royal family to open all the secrets for investigation.
Then the question was, what if the emperor was not innocent?
The result was unquestionable. Because in the court today, Sun Lang had already shouted the slogan of changing the emperor, which was almost equivalent to a declaration of war. If there was a chance, he would not be soft-hearted.
Or rather, this was the result that he expected. This was the result that he foresaw.
Looking at Sun Lang who was standing in front of the palace and looking around calmly, the ministers had a thought at the same time. Of the six armies of Tianyuan, the Commander Of War had the highest winning rate. He never fought a battle that he was not sure of. Since he was so confident and calmly arranged for such a shocking attack, did it mean that he was already confident of winning?
That was to say, His Majesty was really …
Empress objected harshly, "This is disobeying the emperor!
Are you going to investigate your monarch in such a big way just because of this unbelievable rumor? "
"Even if Ling Muli really said something like that, he was probably framing His Majesty. Now that His Majesty was assassinated, it is the best proof!
As a minister, you should share the emperor's burden and avenge him. You should try your best to pursue and capture the criminal, instead of fighting for power and talking nonsense here while His Majesty is unconscious! "
If the so-called joint investigation team really searched the inner palace and read the top secrets of the royal family, where would the royal family put their face?
From then on, the monarch's authority would be lower than the subject's authority. How could he let such a thing happen?
Sun Lang smiled and said, "Your Highness Empress, I truly believe in His Majesty. I am willing to believe that His Majesty is open and aboveboard, and that he would not do such a muddleheaded and tyrannical thing as to murder a loyal subject after crossing the river. Otherwise, I would've raised the flag of rebellion long ago after the Great Desolate Mountain incident. Now that I am willing to return to the Imperium as an official, it is exactly the ultimate manifestation of trust and loyalty, isn't it?
Now that they say they want to investigate, their original intention is to clear His Majesty's name … "
Empress said hatefully, "If you believe in His Majesty's innocence, why did you investigate him?"
Sun Lang said indifferently, "I'm just afraid that some people won't accept it."
At that time, Empress Dowager sternly said, "Your Majesty has guarded the world and defeated the Sky Demon. You are a wise ruler who will be remembered for all eternity. How could you do such foolish things?
The dignified Son of Heaven shines with divine virtue, revered by all, open and aboveboard. In this world, in the four seas, other than you, who else is not convinced?
Who else is not convinced? "
General Shentse said softly, "There was a senior official who was loyal for three generations. Even in death, he did not regret it. However, he was suspected, used, ostracized, and sacrificed. Although he died, I am not convinced on his behalf."
"There was a hedonistic son of rich parents who had no talent and no virtue. He was greedy and lecherous, stupid and vulgar, and could not be trained. However, in one night, he was reborn and wielded the Sacred Fire Sword. In the end, he died in front of me. I'm not speaking up for him, but the martial artists in this world practice hard every day in order to climb to the highest peak. They treat the Seven Luminaries Sword Saint as their ultimate goal in life. Although they have suffered untold hardships, they do not regret it. All of this is for an illusory opportunity to come into contact with the Sacred Fire Sword. However, this opportunity was easily touched by a foolish person."
"I am not convinced by the hard work, sweat, perseverance, and unyielding spirit of these martial artists."
"There's one more …"
Before he finished, Empress sneered and said, "In the end, you are the only one who is not convinced …"
"That's not true!"
A loud shout resounded through the imperial court.
Under everyone's surprised gaze, Capital Magistrate Bao Xiren stepped out. He ignored the shocked gazes of the imperial court and said loudly, "I am not convinced either!
Under the law, all living things are equal. This matter concerns the country's constitution and the country. Even the Emperor and the Son of Heaven cannot stay out of this matter!
The suspicion of the Son of Heaven is not groundless! "
"Well said!"
Imperial Censor Wu Pangji stepped out and said loudly, "I am not convinced either!"
"I am not convinced!"
"I am not convinced either!"
Yan Song, An Zhuo, Ma Shiying, Pan Mei … One by one, they stood up. Their resolute shouts resounded throughout the golden hall. Their voices reverberated in all directions, shaking the hearts of the spectators.
They were clearly just Sun Lang's accomplices and wings, and their agreement today was just a normal operation. But when everyone saw and heard it, they felt something different.
Because on the faces of Pangji and the others, there was a radiance.
This was not a political group agreeing with their leader's decision. This was a group of people following their leader to do the right thing. They knew what they were doing. They firmly believed that they were doing the right thing. Because since the beginning of the Tianyuan era, they had been fighting like this.
Di Huaiying looked at the fearless junior brother Bao who was standing upright. After a while, he laughed involuntarily. He stepped forward and said loudly, "Di Huaiying of the Supreme Court is not convinced!"
At first, they were just Sun Lang's old subordinates. But the Governor Bao Xiren, who was recognized as a gentleman, had swayed many people's thoughts. Just as he had promised before, the country's most upright and incorruptible official had used the reputation and credibility he had accumulated in his political career as a weight to tip the scales on Sun Lang's side.
Di Huaiying's statement made the spectators think of another problem.
Both of them were disciples of Wu Hou. They could be seen as the inheritors of Wu Hou's political ideology.
Did this mean …
Many people's thoughts were swayed.
Maybe, they just needed an excuse to convince themselves.
First, it was the sixth or seventh rank officials. They were young and hot-blooded, or they had no hope of promotion. In a moment of passion, they were willing to follow the general's tail and create a big news.
Then it was the close old allies of Sun Lang during the war.
And the smart people who were good at grasping opportunities … … they had already seen some clues. Gamblers were never afraid of huge investments because it meant huge returns.
There were more and more people who were not convinced.
Empress's face was ashen, "Amazing, General Shentse, with one call, you have the power to overturn the court!"
Sun Lang calmly said, "This is called justice is in people's hearts. Don't laugh coldly. Empress Empress, I'll say something you don't want to hear. Against you, I don't want to hurt you. There is no need for a group fight. To be honest, I did not expect them to jump out, but … …"
He turned his head and smiled, "This feeling is not bad."
Many of the officials smiled, making the empress's face even uglier.
It was difficult to save the situation alone.
She even regretted retreating. In such a passive situation, such a bad situation, such a strong enemy, how could she be Sun Lang's opponent by herself?
— — You let me do this, say this, but did you expect this result?
Sun Lang, as always, maintained the battle sense of a top general. He launched a fatal surprise attack at the enemy at the most suitable time. He calmly said, "Empress Empress, do you regret it?
Who gave you this rotten idea to recruit capable people from all walks of life to treat His Majesty's injury?
Who is the person you are waiting for? "
Empress suddenly woke up.
She saw Sun Lang's eyes that seemed to be able to see through everything. She saw the officials' thoughtful gazes. After all, she was the mother of the country. Although she had been defeated, her intelligence was still there. She knew that no matter what, she had to keep this secret. Otherwise, everything would be over.
She sternly said, "Nonsense!
His Majesty is seriously injured and unconscious. The imperial physicians are useless, and the Imperial Treasury is helpless. I care about my husband, my monarch, and want to recruit capable people to treat His Majesty's injury. Is there a problem?
Who in the inner palace can order me to do this? "
Sun Lang nodded repeatedly, "Yes, who in the empire can make the Seven Luminaries Sword Saint work for them?
It seems that my guess is correct. There is a terrifying monster hidden in the empire. He has power and methods that surpass His Majesty's, and he can control everything … … "
Empress said angrily, "Sun Lang, you don't have to be so eccentric. If you have something to say, just say it!
Humph, I can see that you are just taking advantage of His Majesty's coma, so you can be arrogant and do whatever you want! "
Sun Lang said in surprise, "Look at what you're saying. It was you who took over the government while His Majesty was in a coma. Then you ignored the overall situation and publicly announced the assassination of the Emperor by Ling Mu Li. You also forced me to ask about what happened in the Great Barren Mountain. I had no choice but to tell you what happened that year. Of course, I have to take action. This secret has been exposed to the public. No matter what, I have to take action.
Why are you scolding me again? "Empress couldn't argue with him at all. She could only say fiercely," I can't control you. When His Majesty wakes up, he will definitely make you pay for what you did today! "
Sun Lang was not afraid at all. He nodded happily, "Good, good. If what I did today can make His Majesty wake up faster, then my sacrifice will not be in vain. By the way, Empress Empress, you have been clamoring to find someone outside to cure His Majesty. Do you know someone who can cure His Majesty?"
This person's words are so hateful!
Empress said angrily, "I don't know divination. How can I be so sure?"
Sun Lang smiled and said, "Then we will see in the future."
In a few words, he had smeared Empress's face and body with feces.
With his outburst, things became very delicate. Once Empress recruited a capable doctor from outside to treat His Majesty, His Majesty would recover in the blink of an eye. That would confirm Sun Lang's words today. It would show that all of this was a script prepared by the Emperor, and the Emperor would be in a very awkward situation.
Otherwise, His Majesty would have to continue lying in bed.
Empress had been defeated several times. She knew that she was no match for Sun Lang. She was a tough person and didn't want to show weakness in front of Sun Lang. She continued with her last effort, "General Tensei!
As the Empress of the Imperial Family, you are also a first-ranked general of the dynasty. Are you going to sit by and watch as the reputation of the Imperial Family is covered in dust and allow foreign officials to run amok in the palace? "
Then she looked at Li Jiancheng and said, "Crown Prince!
As the crown prince, it was His Majesty who gave you this position of power. Are you going to sit by and watch as your father is humiliated? "
Empress didn't have a problem with this.
The important thing was what the crown prince thought.
Sun Lang looked at Li Jiancheng.
As the saying went, it was easy to change mountains and rivers, but difficult to change one's nature. His Imperial Highness The Crown Prince had been nagged by Pei Ju and Wang Gui for many years. He had long since developed a difficulty in making choices and was very bad at making choices.
Now, there was another multiple-choice question in front of him. It was much more difficult than the questions he had faced before.
Moreover, he had to solve this question alone.
His trusted aides, Pei Ju and Wang Gui, were not by his side, so he couldn't get any hints … Oh, in any case, the result should be the same. Those two fellows would definitely have their own opinions, and each of them would have a point. The two of them would have opposing opinions, and they would never have reached a consensus.
It was still up to him to make this decision.
As the crown prince, he had already seen through the Emperor's plan to use him as a chess piece, so he had thrown himself into Sun Lang's arms. From this point of view, he was eager for this joint investigation team to be established. Then, Sun Lang would come out and make a big fuss, unearth countless pieces of iron-clad evidence, kick his father off the throne, and let him, Li Jiancheng, succeed the throne — this was undoubtedly a very good development.
But at the same time, he was also afraid and hesitant.
Because Sun Lang's performance had been too forceful, and once this so-called joint investigation team was established, it would mean that the power of the ministers had suppressed the power of the monarch for the first time. With the ministers jointly investigating the Emperor's secret actions, if there were any illegal or immoral acts, the removal of the throne would be right in front of them. How lawless was this?
Politics was like this. As long as something unprecedented happened once, it would become a tradition, and there would be a second time to copy it …
Then the question was, if there was a second time, who would bear the brunt of it?
This concerned Li Jiancheng's fundamental interests.
So he felt hesitant.
After all, Li Jiancheng was this kind of person.
Empress also noticed the crown prince's strange behavior. She turned her head and looked at Sun Lang with a half-smile.
— — The person you chose isn't much either.
Sun Lang sneered, "First of all, Empress, you have to understand that we have no intention of disrespecting the imperial power. Just like this joint investigation team, the leader must be His Imperial Highness The Crown Prince. When we enter the inner palace to search, we will also be under the crown prince's permission and full supervision. Even the management and leadership of the Imperial Treasury, the inner palace, and the secret organizations under His Imperial Highness The Crown Prince can first organize and reorganize, and then we will investigate …"
His Imperial Highness The Crown Prince's eyes lit up.
Even without Pei Ju and Wang Gui's reminders, he already knew what to do.
He bowed abruptly and said, "Don't worry, mother. I will definitely not disgrace the imperial family and father!"
"As for the other members of the joint investigation team, they must include the outstanding talents of the imperial family, such as Her Imperial Highness Empress. They must also include the various factions in the imperial court. They must be fair and just, like what Her Imperial Highness Empress advocated, open and aboveboard. There is nothing that cannot be said to others, and all the results of the investigation must be announced to the imperial court, so that everyone can see and hear …"
Empress shouted, "I don't agree!"
"I heard." Sun Lang nodded, then turned around and asked the officials, "Who else?"