Chapter 468 Honored as a Distinguished Guest

Chapter 468: Honored as a Distinguished Guest

"This is to be expected. The Prime Minister truly committed offenses, and I have no personal attachment to him. Naturally, it's easy to speak out. His actions were detrimental to our Great Wei Empire, to the nation, and to the people. As an official, I must act impartially and speak out for justice!" the remonstrating official said.

"Very well, then speak out for justice. Tell me, what significant matter do you have to discuss?" Xiaoyu Heng said.

At only thirteen, he was already tall and handsome, with a strong build. When he looked at the remonstrating official, the official's gaze faltered, as if he was unusually unsettled inside.

"Your Highness, the matter is as follows..." The remonstrating official glanced at the Imperial Tutor, who stood slightly apart, his eyelids lowered as if he hadn't heard anything.

The remonstrating official didn't believe the old Imperial Tutor's hearing was failing due to age.

After all, this man was a force to be reckoned with. In his youth, he had fought valiantly across the land, and upon returning to the court in his later years, he had become an immovable force in the Imperial City of the Great Wei Empire. No one could shake him.

He was not only cunning but also highly resourceful. Even in the past, when some princes had schemed against him for not taking sides, he had managed to outmaneuver them all.

Thus, when the Emperor left the Imperial City and entrusted the vast palace to him, the court officials raised no objections. This demonstrated the Imperial Tutor's immense influence and authority within the Great Wei Empire.

"Imperial Tutor, you..." the remonstrating official called softly.

"Speak, I'm listening," the Imperial Tutor nodded, his eyelids still lowered, allowing the official to continue.

"Your Highness, recently, there have been rumors of utter chaos in the imperial harem!" the remonstrating official said.

"The imperial harem? Go on!" Xiaoyu Heng frowned as he looked at the official.

"Imperial Doctor Wen has been imprisoned, allegedly by Consort Li. Consort Li rushed back from the western border, presumably on the Emperor's orders. It appears Imperial Doctor Wen has been accused of treasonous intentions," the remonstrating official explained.

"Imperial Doctor Wen harbors treasonous intentions, and he's been imprisoned. Consort Li has done well. After all, she is a woman highly valued by my father. She is quite capable. Official Zhang, do you have any objections?" Xiaoyu Heng asked.

Some matters had not been fully disclosed to him by his aunt and grandmother. They had only instructed him to act according to the situation and uphold justice as needed.

In recent days, he had heard much and discussed it with the Imperial Tutor. However, the Imperial Tutor's and his grandmother's words were strikingly similar.

Thus, Xiaoyu Heng suspected that the Imperial Tutor and his grandmother might be plotting against certain individuals in the court.

Xiaoyu Heng was already aware of Imperial Doctor Wen's situation and why Wen had turned against him. He had discussed this with Xiao Yuze, and they concluded it was likely a plot orchestrated by Consort Li and his grandmother.

Therefore, he followed his grandmother's advice, acting as the situation and his judgment dictated.

"Your Highness, the matter might be far more complex than that," the remonstrating official shook his head.

"Oh?" Xiaoyu Heng looked at the official with curiosity. "Continue."

"Imperial Doctor Wen has long been rumored to be connected to the Empress Dowager... Of course, Her Majesty the Empress Dowager is a very upright and resolute person. I deeply admire and respect her," the remonstrating official said, clasping his hands.

"Yet you still imply that my grandmother has issues with Imperial Doctor Wen? Isn't this slander? Official Zhang, you must know that even as a remonstrating official, any intent to defame can lead to severe punishment!" Xiaoyu Heng glared coldly at the official.

Although the remonstrating official was known for his straightforwardness, his words now were slandering his grandmother, which infuriated Xiaoyu Heng. If it weren't for the fact that he sensed something unusual about the recent events, as if his Consort Li and grandmother were plotting something, he would have already lost his temper and dealt with certain individuals.

"Your Highness, spare me!" The remonstrating official immediately knelt on the ground. "This matter has been brewing for several days. If it is not contained, it may lead to widespread unrest. The people are already spreading all sorts of rumors."

"What are they saying?" Xiaoyu Heng asked.

Meanwhile, far away in Cangming Mountain, a bird landed, its leg bearing a small bamboo tube. The tube was removed, and the bird flew away.

"How could such turmoil arise in the court?" Master Jing'en looked at the bamboo tube in his hand and then passed it to the Emperor.

After reading, the Emperor tightly clenched the note in his hand.

"Since Wen Zhong has already been imprisoned, why are there still such rumors circulating?" Xiaoyue also glanced at the note and frowned, "While Mother and Consort Li were in the palace, these events unfolded. Consort Li captured Wen Zhong, then went to the Empress Dowager, who actually gave the phoenix seal to Consort Li..."

"This is likely a scheme orchestrated by Mother and Consort Li!" the Emperor thought for a moment, then looked towards Ruo Xi Baby, who was being held by Dong Ju.

Ruo Xi Baby was playing, and noticing everyone staring at her, she turned her head to look.

Xiaoyue briefly explained the situation to her daughter, although... it was a bit odd to discuss such matters with a one-year-old baby, but both Xiao Yin and Xiaoyue did not treat Xiao Xi'er as an ordinary child.

"Hmm, very good!" Ruo Xi Baby said, with her little hands clasped behind her back, gazing at the scene below the mountain.

"Very good?" Everyone looked at the little girl.

The little girl remained remarkably calm.

It is said that the day Bai Cangming brought her back, her mother and uncle were beside themselves with worry. They didn't return to Great Wei, nor did they concern themselves with anything else, rushing overnight towards Cangming Mountain.

However, upon arriving at Cangming Mountain, they discovered that the little girl was treated as an honored guest by Bai Cangming. Cangming College is a place where masters from across the continent come to train, whether they are from the royal family or the martial world; everyone is treated equally upon entering Cangming College.

Those scholars were still unaware that Bai Cangming was the infamous Great Palace Master of the Seven Colors Palace, yet they continued to respect him greatly.

Bai Cangming introduced Ruo Xi Baby to all the students. Initially, everyone thought that a little girl couldn't possibly be as miraculous as the legends claimed.

After all, Emperor Xiao Yin of Great Wei was originally a war god, so if he personally led the northern campaign and won, it was only natural.

However, Bai Cangming was someone they respected, so when Bai Cangming revered the child so much, they naturally did not dare to be negligent.

In the three days before Xiao Yin and the others arrived, Ruo Xi Baby had been eating well, sleeping soundly, and was very comfortable in Cangming Mountain.

After all, Cangming Mountain is truly a treasure. In her previous life, she had searched for hundreds of years for such a good place to cultivate!