Chapter 6 The purpose of exile(2/2)
The meaning of that royal banquet was that the courtiers’ comments were too unpleasant and I couldn’t bear it anymore. I’m sorry, but I’m going to kill your fifth grandson!
After leaving the palace and returning home after the imperial banquet, Li Ji never saw Li Qinzai, and he obviously had no choice but to accept the fact.
Since it is an unchangeable fact, for Li Zhi, it is better to do it sooner rather than later.
After all, the discussion in the court was getting louder and louder, and it could be said that official resentment was boiling. If the emperor delayed in taking action because of Li Ji's achievements, it would also be a damage to the imperial power and authority.
Early the next morning, the front door of the British Government House suddenly opened wide.
A eunuch wearing a purple official robe held a yellow silk imperial edict high in his hands and walked into the Duke's palace with his head raised.
In addition to Li Ji's eldest son Li Zhen and his grandsons Li Jingye and Li Jingyou, who were officials outside, everyone in the family from Li Ji down, including Li Qinzai, came to greet him and knelt to receive the imperial edict.
The eunuch slowly unfolded the imperial edict, and behind the incense table in the front yard, the atmosphere suddenly became tense and stagnant.
Some difficult-to-understand ancient texts were read out by the eunuch. Judging from the ugly expressions of the Li family, it was clear that the content of the edict was not to praise Li Qinzai for his handsome appearance and good character.
After the eunuch read the words, he quickly glanced at Li Qinzai who was among the crowd receiving the order, then he helped Li Ji up with a smile and kept bowing.
Li Qinzai was mixed in the crowd. After hearing the whispers of the Li family next to him, Li Qinzai understood.
Chapter completed!