binnovel Chapter 315 Old Tonghou
Chapter 315 Old Tonghou
"Your Majesty, your humble servant, Si Yu, the commander of the Capital Region Department, wishes you the best of health."
"Your humble servant, Wei Zhun, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, wishes to greet Your Majesty."
"Okay, got it. No need to be polite. Let's go to Taiye Lake."
Si Yu, the commander of the Jingji Division, and Wei Zhun, the commander of the Xiuyi Guard, followed Qin Zhi side by side, keeping a perfect distance between them, and strode towards the direction of Taiye Lake.
"How's the investigation going for you guys?"
Hearing Qin Zhi's question, Wei Zhun's breathing stagnated, he took a step back, and was deliberately kicked by Si Yu.
When they arrived at the Taiye Lake, the palace servants skillfully set out all the fishing utensils Qin Zhi would need, served him tea, and then left.
Qin Zhi sat casually on the chair, turning his head to look at Si Yu and Wei Zhun who were kneeling at his feet.
Si Yu and Wei Zhun looked at each other.
"It is exactly as Your Majesty guessed." Si Yu handed over the memorial and said nervously with his head down.
"Your Majesty, I have failed to live up to your trust."
Wei Zhun and Si Yu knelt side by side. He first glanced at Si Yu, then at Qin Zhi, feeling a little nervous.
Qin Zhi chuckled and said nothing.
"Your Majesty, shall I lead people to surround the Tonghou Mansion immediately?"
Thinking of the culprits who made them so uneasy, Si Yu's words were hinted at gnashing of teeth.
After he finished speaking, a bloody arc appeared on his lips.
"Why are you so murderous? What were you doing before?" Qin Zhi sneered.
"My father was a benevolent monarch and a generous old minister. Unfortunately, he passed away suddenly. It is normal that he left some things unexplained. As for me..."
The secret spy was in someone else's hands, and neither his grandfather nor his father told him?
Is the Emperor's grandfather worried that one day he will not be able to wait and overthrow his father?
Is he that kind of person?
A little angry.
"With you and Wei Zhun, two useless people, I have trained you to be my eyes since you were young, and I have given you enough convenience after I ascended the throne. Yet you were still deceived by others. What use do I have for you?"
Qin Zhi raised his hand and slapped him.
After two crisp sounds, red marks and swelling immediately appeared on the sides of Si Yu and Wei Zhun's faces, but they both knelt upright without moving.
The old Marquis of Tong, the current Marquis of Tong, Lin Jingsheng's father, is in charge of a group of secret agents of the emperor's grandfather.
After his grandfather and father passed away one after another, he actually had other ideas. He hid behind the scenes, instigated the King of Wu to rebel, and even provided support.
When the reckoning came, this old fox managed to escape and died of old age.
Who gave the King of Wu the courage and confidence to think he could compete? A group of followers who wanted to undermine the monarch? There was even the secret spy of the emperor's grandfather.
The two people kneeling below were so eager to expand their power that they didn't even notice anything.
Lao Tonghou deceived his superiors and concealed the truth from his subordinates. The secret agents under his command thought that Lao Tonghou and themselves were both loyal ministers, right?
This old guy is something.
"I am guilty, Your Majesty, please punish me." Si Yu lowered his head again.
"The previous emperor passed away suddenly, and Your Majesty ascended the throne. We were busy expanding our business, but we failed to get to the bottom of it, and let the rat escape. We are incompetent and neglected our duties. Please punish us, Your Majesty."
"When you go back, each of you will receive thirty lashes. You can beat each other while Zhang Deli watches."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your great grace." Si Yu and Wei Zhun said in unison.
"I obey your command." Zhang Deli, who was pretending to be invisible, also responded.
"Come here, grab your fishing rod. What are you still standing there for? Wait for me to wipe your tears and comfort you by saying that the old Tonghou is worthy of being your senior."
"I dare not." Si Yu said awkwardly.
"Your Majesty, that's right. Who would have known that Emperor Taizu and the late Emperor trusted Old Tong Hou so much, and that he would actually have other intentions?"
Wei Zhun knelt down and crawled closer to Qin Zhi, exaggeratedly made a gesture as if he was going to hug Qin Zhi's legs, and said with a grin.
Seeing Qin Zhi looking at him with a smile, he moved back.
"Your Majesty, can I go fishing with you?"
"If you are as quiet as Si Yu."
Qin Zhi smiled.
Si Yu and Wei Zhun grew up with him. They were playmates and guards. Qin Zhi did not blame them for not finding out who was Lao Tonghou. It was because they were too young at the time and would not be able to make the same mistake again.
As for whether or not to worry that they would have other intentions like Old Tonghou did, that was impossible as long as he was alive.
After his death, Si Yu and Wei Zhun were no longer spies. They were keeping an eye on others, and others were also keeping an eye on them.
"Your Majesty, the eldest princess' marriage?" Si Yu asked after a long silence.
"Business as usual."