Five days later, Ye QingChen walked out of the training room in high spirits.
It wasn't that he didn't want to continue his closed-door cultivation, but that he was going to hold a grand court meeting today.
As the Ninth Prince of Great Yan and the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guards, he had to participate.
the court conference
Imperial relatives, nobles, and civil and military officials gathered together.
Ye QingChen and the eight princes stood in the front row. They turned around and looked at the people behind them, and they couldn't help but be speechless.
The hundreds of officials who attended the court meeting were all existences whose names would be recorded in history.
Some of them, such as Baiqi, Wei Qing, Fang Xuanling, Zhang Juzheng, etc., were well-known even in the modern era, and they were respected by everyone.
At this moment, all of these good generals and advisors were Great Yan's subjects, causing Ye QingChen to deeply feel the might of the Great Yan Empire.
"His Majesty has arrived-"
As soon as Wei Zhongxian announced, the Flame Kun Palace immediately quieted down. All the officials bowed in unison and said,"Greetings, Your Majesty."
"No need for formalities."
Ji Xuanyuan sat on the main seat and casually waved his hand.
His gaze swept across the steps, and when he saw Ye QingChen, his eyes couldn't help but light up, revealing a look of satisfaction.
"Ninth Brother, you're finally willing to come and see me?”Ji Xuanyuan said with a faint smile.
The hearts of all the officials trembled. This was the first time they had seen Ji Xuanyuan being so close to a prince in a court meeting. Normally speaking, they would address him by his royal title.
"It seems that the rumors are true. His Majesty really favors the Ninth Prince.”The officials began to ponder.
The most important part of being an official was to figure out the intentions of the superior.
Not to mention, the battle for the crown prince was extremely important to all officials.
Once they stood on the wrong side, they would fall into eternal damnation.
Only now did Ye QingChen remember that he had immediately gone into seclusion to cultivate after settling the Jiang family massacre case. He had yet to enter the palace to report the details, and he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.
"Father, in order to investigate the case, I personally led people to the martial arts world's forbidden area, the Shifting Flower Palace, and suffered some internal injuries. A few days ago, he was in seclusion to recuperate from his injuries and was unable to enter the palace to pay his respects.”
Ye QingChen said sincerely.
Ji Xuanyuan snorted lightly as a response to Ye QingChen's apology. He had no intention of really blaming him.
At the foot of the jade steps, King Wen Ji Chang smiled." The Sword King acted swiftly and decisively this time. He solved the Jiang family's murder case and quelled the resentment of the people in the Holy Capital in time. He has made great contributions. The imperial court should reward him for this.”
Ji Xuanyuan nodded and said," The Sword King did well this time. He will be promoted by two ranks and changed to a green ribbon Kirin robe. He will also be given an iron certificate. What do you think, dear ministers?"”
As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of the officials below changed.
This reward was too generous.
Even Ye QingChen had a look of surprise on his face. He didn't care about the rank of nobility, but the Iron Certificate was a top-grade treasure.
The Great Yan Empire's Iron Certificate was made of rare black-patterned dragon gold. Other than showing the emperor's great kindness, it was also engraved with an emperor's ultimate art.
For example, the Iron Letter Iron Coupon that Ji Xuanyuan had given to Iron-guts Divine Marquis Zhu Bujue back then had the most powerful Dragon Transformation Art of the Myriad Transformations Heavenly Demon Art engraved on it.
The previous Human Emperors of Great Yan were all powerful martial artists, especially the current Human Emperor, Ji Xuanyuan. He had the five imperial divine techniques and his cultivation base was above all the heroes in the world. The books and iron coupons he gave were all extremely precious treasures.
If word got out, it would be enough to cause a bloodbath in the entire martial world.
Such a precious thing would naturally not be easily rewarded.
Ever since Ji Xuanyuan ascended the throne, other than the eight princes, the number of meritorious officials who had received the Iron Certificate could be counted on one hand.
"I have an objection!"
Great Yan's most famous official, Wei Zheng, stepped forward and said in a sonorous and forceful voice,"Back then, General Wei Qing went to the frontier and chased the Xiongnu cavalry for 3,000 miles, killing tens of thousands of people. Although the Sword King has rendered meritorious service in the trial, he is not worthy of such a great reward. Please retract your order, Your Majesty.”
"Your Majesty, please retract your order…"
With Wei Zheng taking the lead, many censors had the courage to step forward and advise in unison.
Ji Xuanyuan revealed a furious expression and said coldly,""The Sword King is my son. I gave him two ranks of nobility and bestowed him with a martial art.”
"The royal family is selfless! His Majesty was the ruler of Great Yan, and the Sword King was the subject of Great Yan. Since they were monarch and subject, they had to abide by the etiquette of monarch and subject. Otherwise, without a ruler and subject, the country would not be a country!”Wei Zheng twisted his neck and shouted.
"Wei Zheng, how dare you!" Ji Xuanyuan shouted angrily.
Wei Zheng was not afraid at all. He said excitedly,"If Your Majesty insists on trampling on the laws of the country, I will smash my head against this Coiling Dragon Pillar!"”
All the ministers looked as if they were not surprised. It was obvious that they knew Wei Zheng's stubborn temper well.
King Song, Zhao Kuangyin, cleared his throat and stepped forward."Father, Lord Wei's words make sense. Between your son and subject, there is no harm in compromising.”
Ji Xuanyuan glanced at him and said,"How do we compromise?"”
" The reason why Lord Wei is against it is because he feels that the Sword King's contributions are insufficient," Zhao Kuangyin said." In that case, why don't we let the Sword King take on another major case? When the time comes, he will be rewarded for both contributions. Everyone will be convinced."”
Wei Zheng said," The massacre of the Jiang family took place in the suburbs of the Holy Capital, right under the feet of the emperor. It also aroused widespread resentment among the people. That's why it deserves to be called a 'major murder case'. Where else can we find another case like this?”
"Right now, there's one that's even worse than the Jiang family's massacre.”Zhao Kuangyin smiled.
"Could King Song be referring to the Great Robbery Case of the Imperial Palace?”Wei Zhongxian interjected.
The officials below the steps were in an uproar. The Imperial Palace had been robbed?
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