After marrying a sickly and powerful official, Jiaojiao cries every day

Suddenly, the emperor's pressure swept the entire court, and the ministers who had just made eloquent speeches suddenly fell silent.

At this moment, only the sound of rain falling on the ground can be heard more and more clearly.

Helian Xiao's sharp eyes swept across the hall. He said nothing, but his ministers' hearts beat faster.

The oppressive feeling pressed on their backs, making them dare not raise their eyes to look directly at the emperor's face.

Helian Xiao sneered and lowered his eyelids slightly.

Seized Feng Qiwu's military power?

Knock it over?

These ministers said it lightly and simply, did they think he didn't want to?

But if it could be taken away so easily, he would not toss and turn every day and lose sleep at night, fearing that one day Feng Qiwu would really lead his troops to attack and force him to abdicate.

After all, it was Feng Qiwu who supported him to sit on the throne. He could support him and also pull him down.

Therefore, Feng Qiwu, who possessed millions of soldiers and had tremendous strategies, was like a thorn in the emperor's heart. Whenever he woke up in the middle of the night, the thorn would pierce deeper and deeper into his heart until it bleeds, causing him unbearable pain and deep suspicion.

"Boom——"

Suddenly, a spring thunder sounded outside the hall, and the rumbling sound exploded in Helian Xiao's heart like a thorn.

He was startled and suddenly woke up. When he looked down at the ministers again, he felt as if he was in another world, and his eyes became darker and darker.

"My dear ministers, do you all think so?" Helian Xiao suddenly spoke, abruptly breaking the tranquility in the court.

Helian Xiao's voice was calm, neither happy nor angry. The ministers could not tell for a moment whether he wanted to punish Feng Qiwu or let him continue to cause chaos without doing anything.

"Your Majesty, please punish Feng Qiwu. Do not let the officials feel disheartened, and do not let the thousands of innocent souls die with regrets."

The court officials knelt down one after another and spoke loyally and earnestly.

Helian Xiao looked at the scene in front of him, and his five fingers that were slightly clenched suddenly loosened. There seemed to be some kind of ripple in his dark eyes, and an unprecedented movement in his chest was slowly emerging.

The timing is right now, can we take this opportunity to suppress Feng Qiwu?

"Your Majesty, I have objections."

Amidst the voices of condemnation, a middle-aged man suddenly stood up. He had a clear gaze and a body as thin as a bamboo. Even in his official uniform, he could not conceal the air of a great scholar. He was truly gentle, elegant, and upright.

His intention was interrupted, and Helian Xiao's eyes were filled with a hint of anger, but he asked calmly: "Master Shen, do you have any objection?"

Facing the emperor's pressure, Master Shen did not bend his back, and remained as unyielding as a pine or cypress, neither humble nor overbearing: "All officials are talking about Feng Qiwu's faults, but they don't know the reason behind it. I have learned that there is another secret behind it."

Helian Xiao looked at him and said, "Please tell us, Master Shen."

Grand Tutor Shen said: "During the battle in the Western Regions, why was the food and grass not delivered in time? It was because the Minister of Revenue Jiang Beiwang and several of his assistants withheld and sold the food and grass, which made the battle very difficult and caused many casualties among our Beilang soldiers."

"They are all good men of Beilang, but they did not die in battle, but died at the hands of corrupt officials. If such treacherous officials are not killed, the public anger cannot be appeased. I want to say here that it is a good killing."

Master Shen spoke slowly, his tone firm and steady like a rock.

Hearing this, Helian Xiao clenched his five fingers and frowned slightly.

The ministers who impeached Feng Qiwu were also blushing, but they still did not want to give up this opportunity to suppress Feng Qiwu.

"Taifu Shen, although that is true, Feng Qiwu cannot bypass Your Majesty and confiscate the family property and exterminate the entire clan, right?"

"This is too absurd..."

Facing the whispering eyes of the officials, Master Shen unconsciously added, "Feng Qiwu is young and full of vigor. It is indeed inappropriate for him to act without your permission. However, Minister Jiang and several other ministers have been greedy for as many years as they have been in office. Because of their complicated connections and solid foundation, no one dares to control or investigate them, so they are allowed to be more greedy and now even dare to get their hands on food and grass."

"And the civil and military officials of the court only felt pity for Minister Jiang and his men, but no one sought justice for the soldiers who died unjustly. They just enjoyed the prosperity and reaped the benefits, and impeached the heroes in the court. Such behavior is really chilling."

The ministers frowned, still feeling unwilling.

"Master Shen, you are speaking well of Feng Qiwu, aren't you afraid that the mad dog will break into Master's Mansion one day and slaughter your entire family?"

"Feng Qiwu is bloodthirsty and cruel. He is capable of doing anything."

Master Shen looked at them for a few seconds, then smiled disdainfully and said, "Didn't you realize that Feng Qiwu killed those who were corrupt officials in the imperial court, and they all deserved to be killed?

"I am an incorruptible person, and I serve my duty with integrity. Even when Feng Qiwu came to visit me, he was just drinking tea and chatting with me. You are so wary of me, could it be that you have done something?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the court officials who were originally unwilling to accept the situation immediately stopped talking and dared not say anything more.

This Master Shen is really a silver-tongued man. He can even make black appear white.

Helian Xiao sat at the top, quietly watching Master Shen engaging in a verbal battle with everyone else. What he said was well-reasoned and he gained the upper hand, directly turning the situation of the attack into praise for Feng Qiwu. So, he would be commended and rewarded?

Helian Xiao frowned and remained silent.

At that time, another minister stood up and broke the deadlock: "Feng Qiwu acted cleanly and efficiently, uprooted the deep roots directly, and made the court clean. I think it's very good."

"Every minister present here has condemned the traitors with every word. If it were you, would you be able to completely eradicate the traitors in a short period of time?"

"Feng Qiwu was just the first to come forward, and his methods were so violent, but you acted as if you had something against him. I feel embarrassed just looking at you."

A middle-aged man also stood up. He had a kind face and his eyes were slightly upturned when he smiled. He looked smart and wise, and he was very clear-headed.

Helian Xiao looked at them deeply. Even though he was unwilling in his heart, he remained calm on the surface: "According to what Master Shen and Lord Chu said, you want me to reward Yu Feng Qiwu?"

Master Shen and Lord Chu looked at each other, and Master Shen spoke first, saying, "I think it's a reward and a punishment."

"Oh?" Helian Xiao raised his eyebrows, "How do you reward and punish?"

Grand Tutor Shen flicked his sleeves and immediately expressed his thoughts: "Feng Qiwu went beyond Your Majesty's will and confiscated his family and exterminated his entire family, which was a mistake, but he cleared out corrupt officials for the court and the people, which was a merit. There are merits and faults, and he should be rewarded as well as punished."

What he said was very pertinent, but the aftertaste was lingering, as if he hadn't finished speaking.

Lord Chu seemed to know what he had left unsaid, so he smiled and took over the conversation, saying: "The merits and demerits could have been offset, but the merits outweigh the demerits, so after the account is settled, the reward should still be given."

Helian Xiao's eyes darkened slightly, and he clenched his hands in his sleeves. After calming down, he said thoughtfully: "You two beloved ministers are right. Feng Qiwu has worked hard for my court. He really deserves a reward..."

The last two words were almost spoken with gnashing teeth.