âOh dear, sister, uncle is just concerned about grandpa, hurry and tell me, how did grandfather get dismissed? I thought that grandpa had sent back his official hat voluntarily!â Leng Muling was now anxious too.
Leng Shuqingâs brows were deeply furrowed, âIâve had someone inquire, Miss Yingxue is already three months pregnant, but she fainted yesterday. The emperor flew into a rage, wanting to kill uncle to vent anger for Miss Su, and he declared Miss Su as the future empress. He stated that there could be no mishaps with the prince in her belly. In order to save uncleâs life, grandpa took off his official hat himself and gave it to the emperor.â
With his decades of hard work, he exchanged for Zhuo Junliâs life.
The fan in Zhuo Junliâs hand, with a snap, was crushed, splintering the ribs.
âHeâs out of his mind! Chu Yihan wouldnât kill me. He clearly wanted his position as Prime Minister, and he truly exchanged it!â
Zhuo Junliâs eyes were bloodshot as he rose and charged towards Leng Yiâs room.
He shouted all the way, âLeng Yi, are you a fool! You know full well Chu Yihan wouldnât kill me, yet you exchange your official cap for it! Do you deserve it, do you deserve the Leng family!â
âCough, cough! Cough, coughâ¦â
Zhuo Junliâs words nearly choked Leng Yi to death.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Leng Yi was drinking a medicine to ward off the cold when Zhuo Junli saw him coughing, stepped forward, and gave him a strong pat on the back, allowing him to catch his breath.
After Leng Yi recovered, he coughed loudly several more times.
This was due to the pats from Zhuo Junli.
âEnough! If you donât want to be accused of murdering your own father, stop it now!â
Leng Yi stooped over, shedding his fierce facade to reveal a face wearied by hardships.
Zhuo Junli let go, looking at the weather-beaten Leng Yi and suddenly felt lost. âYou shouldnât have done all this for me; it was all on purpose by Chu Yihan.â
âShut up, you do not have the right to speak the emperorâs name!â
Leng Yi scolded Zhuo Junli with a stern face.
Even though he was no longer the Prime Minister, he was still Zhuo Junliâs biological father!
He had the right to discipline him.
But Zhuo Junliâs lips curled up in mockery, âFather, I think youâve grown senile!â
The issue of Chu Yihanâs name wasnât worth fussing over, but his position as Prime Minister⦠that was irreplaceable!
Zhuo Junli turned to find Chu Yihan, but Leng Yi pulled him back from behind, âCome back! Now that I have removed my Prime Ministerâs hat, whatâs the point of going? You think the emperor is your close friend, but donât forget, he is also the emperor above all! How easy would it be for him to take your life? If he wished to wipe out the Leng family overnight, it wouldnât be impossible. Donât overestimate yourself!â
âThen why did you underestimate yourself so much? The position of Prime Minister brings glory to the entire Leng family, and youâve thrown it all away?â
Zhuo Junliâs eyes were full of scorn.
Leng Yi hadnât been mocked in many years. As the current Prime Minister and veteran of three dynasties, he had seen too much.
But only Zhuo Junli presented a challenge he didnât know how to deal with.
âIf itâs gone, then itâs gone. The Leng familyâs distinguished service intimidates the throne, and the emperor will always have his reservations. Now I have saved your life, and your brothers are still favored by the emperor. And since you donât like the officialdom, the emperor will not hold you accountable. My official hat as the Prime Minister in exchange for your life and your freedom is worth it after all.â After Leng Yi finished speaking, he even smiled.
His smile was full of satisfaction.
âWorth what! I have my own plans for what I intend to do, and I donât need your meddling!â
Disdain was unmistakably evident in Zhuo Junliâs eyes!
When had he ever needed Leng Yi to make such sacrifices for him?
Did he even deserve it?