Chapter 1036: Chapter 1034: Zhuo Junli’s life must be taken

Chu Yihan’s rage was at its peak, and even Leng Yi, who had been involved in politics for so many years, knew that this matter could not be easily resolved.

After calming down, he kowtowed and said, “Emperor, I beg you to consider the many years of loyal service my Leng family has rendered to the imperial court and deal with him leniently, either by demotion or… or suspension to reflect on his errors. I will surely discipline and punish him even more strictly!”

He knew that Zhuo Junli had indeed acted recklessly this time. It was bad enough for him to spread rumors, but to expose the Leng family as power-hungry, wasn’t that plainly suggesting to Chu Yihan that they harbored aspirations for the throne and intended to stir trouble in his harem?

Having significant influence within the imperial court, combined with their blatant ambition, was a taboo in the eyes of the emperor and enough to put them on his radar for elimination!

He had to punish Zhuo Junli first.

What he hadn’t anticipated, however, was the extent of Chu Yihan’s fury. “Prime Minister, have you become muddled because it’s your son involved? Do you actually think a demotion or suspension is enough? After Zhuo Junli, does that mean every official can neglect their duties, criticize me behind my back, and plot against my harem? Are you suggesting the entire court should trample over me?”

Leng Yi trembled slightly, “I would never dare to have such intentions, Your Majesty!”

He had thought too simply!

He quickly kowtowed several times and took a step back, “Zhuo Junli indeed acted rashly and should be demoted to commoner status and expelled from Jiang Du City, never again to appear before the emperor. This way, it will serve as a warning to everyone in the court to take heed.”

“Your suggestion is not biased,” said Chu Yihan, his expression softening slightly as he tapped his fingers lightly on the table. “Originally, I could have handled it that way, which would have given face to you, Prime Minister. But are you aware of the condition of my future empress after Zhuo Junli infuriated her to the point of fainting?”

Chu Yihan’s tone carried an invisible pressure that made Leng Yi break out in sweat.

Could it be that Su Yingxue is not well?

Indeed!

Last night, Chu Yihan did not leave his chamber, and today, he first summoned Su Qingzhi and only now is telling him about this.

“Is the empress… is there anything unusual with her condition?”

Leng Yi asked this while casting a glance at Su Qingzhi.

Su Qingzhi, who was always serious, appeared even more austere when at ease, giving others a profound sense of solemnity.

And now with the oppressive atmosphere in the hall and Su Qingzhi pondering Chu Yihan’s intentions, Leng Yi caught a glimpse of his deeply furrowed brows upon looking at him unexpectedly.

It’s over.

A chill went through Leng Yi’s heart; he feared the worst for Su Yingxue’s condition.

If anything should happen to her…

“She is pregnant, and because of Zhuo Junli’s scheming that caused her to faint, her pregnancy is now unstable, and she is recuperating in the palace. If anything happens to my child, tell me, how should I deal with Zhuo Junli?”

As Chu Yihan’s voice of rebuke fell, Leng Yi felt an icy chill.

Su Yingxue was carrying the prince and had been rendered unconscious by Zhuo Junli.

This was… this was practically Zhuo Junli courting death!

Leng Yi’s face was ashen, to the extent that he missed the flash of astonishment on Su Qingzhi’s face.

Su Qingzhi was only surprised for a moment; Su Yingxue was clearly fine, so why was he trying to scare Leng Yi?

But Chu Yihan looked severe, his imperial authority on full display, and Su Qingzhi did not dare to speak out of turn, thus he said gravely, “Prime Minister, regarding this matter, an explanation is expected from you and your family’s young master.”

“An explanation… this…” Leng Yi was sweating profusely.

With the atrocities committed by Zhuo Junli, what could be said in explanation? Nothing less than his life could suffice!

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