The Ultimate Prodigal Son - Chapter 930

[Chapter 930: Hypocrisy]

At this time, this group of people gathered at Prime Minister Zhao’s house. The result was self-evident. They were all discussing why Zhao Chengxiao did not go home.

Now facing the bustling crowd, his accomplices naturally could not reveal their worries. After all, this matter has not spread among the people. Now that the fact that Prime Minister Zhao was arrested is revealed, it must be related to the palace.

These four people look fierce and ferocious, and their murderous aura can be seen from their eyes. A group of unruly prodigal sons, they may also do things to usurp power.

The four of them stood in Prime Minister Zhao’s house, and they were also comforting Mrs. Zhao.

“It’s okay, Madam Zhao. We have already contacted Prime Minister Zhao. You don’t have to worry.”

“Our plan has been implemented very smoothly. You don’t have to worry about Prime Minister Zhao’s safety.”

“Even if the sky falls, we are still there to support it. Prime Minister Zhao’s majesty in the emperor’s heart is self-evident. The emperor will naturally not do anything extraordinary to him.”

Madam Zhao, who was sitting in the lobby, was also crying. She was also lamenting the injustice of her fate, and even more so, she was wailing about the various human relationships in the world.

Before Prime Minister Zhao’s accident, there were people coming and going in front of his house. The most appropriate word is “crowded with people”. Now, since he got the news, there are no people in front of his house. Rather than

saying that people’s hearts are unpredictable, it should be said that the world is fickle!

Lin Kang looked at the bustling crowd inside and was also angry: “Before the news was received, this group of people had already taken advantage of the situation. I am afraid that the emperor will not let anyone off with the intensity of punishment this time.”

“Don’t worry, I have already planned these things. For those who seek power and usurp the throne, I will fight back with thunder and lightning. I would rather kill 100 people by mistake than let one go.” Lin Tian also said thoughtfully.

Facing the lofty ambitions of his master, Lin Kang naturally believed it completely. After all, Lin Kang also contributed partly to catching Prime Minister Zhao seeking power and usurping

the throne. The two watched for a while and found it boring, so they took a carriage to the palace to receive the reward.

After all, this matter is nearing its end, and rewards are still necessary.

“Who are you? Take out your heads.” The soldier guarding the government gate said sternly.

The head portrait was a style of Shang Yang in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period in ancient times. However, in order to prevent spies from the six states of Shandong from coming to Qin to spy on intelligence, Shang Yang also used this method to successfully capture and behead all the spies from the six states of Shandong.

The head portrait at that time was the same as the current ID card. Everyone needed to take out this certificate when traveling in various countries.

In times of war, nothing could be done without this head portrait, so the head portrait was also a necessary document in Yan State.

Lin Tian and Lin Kang took out the head portrait, and the gatekeeper let them go after checking. Since Lin Tian was favored by the emperor, the number of times he entered the palace every day has been increasing. The emperor used his jade seal to stamp Lin Tian’s head portrait.

This also represents a symbol of identity. Being able to receive the jade seal of an emperor of a country is naturally very popular in various countries.

The two also drove to the second gate of the hall. No matter how capable Lin Tian was, he could not drive to the door of the hall.

The two got off the car and walked to the palace.

“Report, Lin Tian wants to see you.”

After hearing the name Lin Tian, the emperor’s eyes lit up instantly, and he said loudly to the eunuch:

“Invite him quickly, I have something important to ask for!”

After a while, Lin Tian also came to the outside of the palace gate.

“I am Lin Tian, the humble man, and I pay my respects to the emperor.”

“Please get up quickly, you and I still need to be polite, I am sorry for not welcoming you from afar and missed the opportunity for our conversation.”

The emperor also picked up Lin Tian, and the two of them talked and laughed as they came to the inside of the hall.

Lin Kang and Lin Tian also sat down next to the emperor, which was the highest honor when receiving guests in ancient times.

“Today I will give you a great gift of canonization, which represents your reward for the Prime Minister Lin’s incident.”

“Come here, present all the generous gifts I have prepared.”

For a while, the whole hall was busy.

Singers and dancers flocked in at once, and the gifts prepared for the canonization were presented one by one.

At this time, the eunuch also took out an imperial edict.

“The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims: In the year of Jiawu, the Prime Minister plotted to usurp the throne, which was exposed by Lin Tian, a commoner. Since the plot was successfully resolved, Lin Tian is specially awarded the fifth-rank official title – doctor.

From now on, Lin Tian is rewarded according to his title, and his family is commended by the government. He is also awarded a Hetian jade and a bronze sword. This is the order of the emperor.”

Hearing the emperor’s edict, the content inside is enough to make the entire Lin family glorious. Being able to receive the emperor’s special approval, I am afraid that the Lin family will also be a prominent family a hundred years later.

Lin Kang, who was next to Lin Tian, seemed to be frightened by such a reward at this time. He couldn’t believe that it could have such a great effect, allowing the entire Lin family to be able to stand above all the families.

Lin Tian stood up instantly, clasped his hands and bowed to the emperor, saying: “Doctor Lin Tian accepts the order, thank the emperor for the gift, and from now on I will serve the Yan State with all my heart and respect, so that the people of Yan State can live and work in peace and prosperity, and all industries will prosper.”

After going through some special procedures, the two sat down one after another.

“I think the reward this time is still a little too simple, but since you are just a commoner, I have already granted you a fifth-rank official position for the first time. In the future, as long as you can serve me and the State of Yan, rewards are indispensable.”

Lin Tian was also overjoyed at this time, “Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. I have already satisfied your reward. Today, I have something else to tell you.”

When the emperor heard that Lin Tian actually had something to say, he hurriedly asked:

“Why is it such a big thing?”

“I just passed by Prime Minister Zhao’s residence. The Zhao family residence, which is usually deserted, is crowded with people today. I suspect that these onlookers must be related to Prime Minister Zhao’s conspiracy to usurp power.”

“Is this true? I will arrest them and bring them to justice immediately. Your subject Lin Tian can rest assured for the time being. This group of people can’t cause any big waves. Once this matter is exposed, you and I will be able to make plans.”

After listening to the emperor’s words, Lin Tian also shook his head.

This made the emperor particularly suspicious, “Are you and I not strong enough to face these insidious and cunning people?”

“You and I have such power, but they have made all kinds of preparations to seize power and usurp the throne. We only control their leaders, but we are unaware of their plans.”

“Now we have to keep our troops in place. As the saying goes, the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. We should understand this truth.”

The emperor also stood up from his seat and applauded Lin Tian.

It seems that the emperor completely likes the intentions of this minister and thinks about every aspect of everything.