C708 Decline
C708 Decline
"Forgive me, Emperor!"
A few officials knelt down in panic and pleaded for mercy to the emperor.
Xiao Fan's aura was truly terrifying, causing them to feel fear from the bottom of their hearts.
The reason why they dared to question and question Xiao Fan, and wanted to wipe away his face, was not only because of the support of the members of the imperial family behind him. Even they did not believe the rumors, that Xiao Fan was not that powerful.
Unfortunately, they made a mistake, the aura Xiao Fan released was too terrifying.
These words that had ridiculed and ridiculed Xiao Fan had put them in a dangerous situation.
Xiao Fan denounced them instead. To dare to ridicule, question, and insult someone like the Palace Chief, that was indeed courting death.
Just as one of the ministers had said, the lord of a prefecture was like a king.
However, they didn't believe that Xiao Fan possessed the strength of a Palace Chief. To attack and humiliate Xiao Fan was equivalent to humiliating a Palace Chief and an Emperor.
Apart from accusing them of humiliating someone who had the status of Palace Chief, he was also accusing them of believing that their position was higher than the emperor. This accusation was truly fatal.
If they were humiliating a Martial House Master, perhaps the Emperor would take into consideration the contribution of the Minister to protect him.
To regard one's own emperor as someone with a higher status than the emperor was a great disrespect. They would commit irreparable treason and the emperor would not tolerate the existence of such a subject.
The other officials were all secretly surprised. The rumors were true, Xiao Fan was indeed comparable to the Palace Chief in terms of strength.
Those ministers who came forward to cause trouble were probably in for a bad luck.
"Young Master Xiao, how do you want to deal with these traitorous officials!" The emperor looked serious as he spoke to Xiao Fan.
Forget about Xiao Fan being angry, he was even more furious. He was not angry because the ministers did not think that they had a higher position than him, but because they instigated him to give up the marriage.
Marriage with the Heavenly Palace was a huge matter, and was beneficial to the Imperial Family.
This was a very delicate relationship, but now that several ministers had caused such a ruckus, it had probably broken down before they could even discuss about it.
In order to appease Xiao Fan, he, as the emperor, only asked for Xiao Fan's opinion on how to deal with a few ministers who were causing trouble.
This way of handling things, was equivalent to handing over the life and death of a few ministers to Xiao Fan, who could do whatever he wanted with them.
"Since this is your official, I'll let you handle it. I'm an outsider, so be it!" The anger on Xiao Fan's face faded as he calmly looked at the emperor and said.
When Xiao Fan returned the authority to the Emperor, the few ministers that were causing trouble heaved a sigh of relief.
They were all meritorious men and meritorious men. The Emperor would consider this point more or less and treat them lightly.
The princes and officials of the imperial court were all paying close attention to the emperor's every move. What exactly would the emperor do to the ministers?
The Emperor was very calm, but in his heart, he was struggling in distress.
By handing over the authority to Xiao Fan, he was trying to shut the mouths of ministers and commoners, so that they could treat him as a good person.
After all, it was well-deserved for a few ministers to die by humiliating a Xiao Fan who had the identity of Palace Chief.
However, Xiao Fan pushed the authority back to him, making him be the bad guy, making it difficult for him.
On one side was a loyal and meritorious minister, whose improper handling would lead to undesirable consequences.
On the other side was the son of the Palace Lord, who already had the Palace Lord's strength and was also someone he wanted to get along with. If he did not punish a few ministers severely, the marriage alliance would be ruined.
In a short period of time, the emperor seemed to have gone through countless trials and tribulations as he made a difficult decision, "Men, capture these traitorous officials and remove them from all duties. Imprison them for life. Confiscate and confiscate all their property.
"Thank you, your majesty, for your kindness!"
A few ministers were trembling in gratitude. Perhaps this was the best ending.
Putting everything else aside, just their humiliating and assault of a Prefecture Lord had caused them to die long ago outside.
Right now, the result was a life imprisonment. The family members would only be exiled and would not be persecuted. This was already the best ending.
"Young Master Xiao, are you satisfied with this result?" The emperor looked at Xiao Fan and said.
The decision he had made was extremely difficult, especially with the upcoming election to the throne.
In order to make the marriage alliance with the Heavenly Palace, he could only do this, he hoped that his way of doing things would make Xiao Fan satisfied.
"I have no objections!" Xiao Fan nodded and said.
Xiao Fan did not have any objections, which made the emperor feel a lot more at ease.
The few ministers heaved a sigh of relief. If Xiao Fan had not forgiven them, the punishment would have been even more severe.
Several ministers were suppressed by the imperial guards, and the hall finally quieted down.
"Men, give Young Master Xiao a seat!" The emperor gave the order to give a seat to Xiao Fan, then said: "Young Master Xiao, you have come for a matter that you need to discuss with us!"
"Emperor, the last time Princess Yue was on her way to the Heavenly Mansion, she was secretly imprisoned by the Mu Clan. The Heavenly Mansion is deeply apologetic, and this young master has specially come to express his apologies on behalf of the Heavenly Mansion!" Xiao Fan said apologetically: "At the same time, it is to make the final decision regarding Princess Yue's trip to the Heavenly Palace for a marriage!"
"Since the Heavenly Palace has safely saved my son, I should thank the Heavenly Palace. As for the marriage alliance, I wonder what Young Master Xiao thinks?" The emperor said to Xiao Fan with a bright smile.
How he wished that Xiao Fan could agree to this marriage.
There were still a few people in the Imperial Family who opposed the marriage. However, the people who opposed it were not those who opposed the marriage with the Heavenly Palace, but those who opposed the Emperor's daughter marrying into the Heavenly Palace.
There were many women in the royal family. They didn't have to marry the Emperor's daughter, Princess Yue.
In the royal family, no matter which bloodline occupied the position of emperor, their ultimate goal was to unite the land of the ten prefectures and recreate the glorious era that the great pillars used to be in.
As long as the marriage with the Heavenly Palace was successful, it would increase the advantage for the upcoming struggle for the throne. At the same time, it would be a good start for the royal family to unite the land of the Ten Palaces.
Everyone was staring at Xiao Fan, and Xiao Fan's answer would decide the success or failure of this marriage.
"Emperor, I can tell you with certainty, forgive me for being unable to agree to this marriage!" Xiao Fan answered categorically.
"Why? Is there something that dissatisfied you? Or do you think that your son is not worthy of you?!" The emperor's eyes were filled with shock and disappointment. Xiao Fan's answer was not the result he had hoped for.
The civil and military officials of the imperial court were shocked, but in their shock, they also had a little bit of understanding.
The Xiao Fan of the past was indeed inconspicuous. Even though he was the son of the Heavenly Palace's Palace Master, Princess Yue had still married him out of grievance.
However, the situation was different now. Xiao Fan was comparable to the Palace Chief and had an extremely high status.
"There's nothing to be unhappy about. Princess Yue is a very good person, very good. However, I already have someone in my heart and cannot tolerate a second woman. In order not to delay Princess Yue's fortune, I can only refuse. I hope the Emperor can understand!" Xiao Fan explained.
In his heart, other than Xin Er, there was already no room for another woman.
"Is there really someone you like in your heart, or do you look down on my royal niece? There are other unspeakable reasons as well!" An extremely unfriendly voice came from outside the hall, as he questioned Xiao Fan.