novelhk Chapter 696: Reporting the Grand Tutor
Chapter 696: Reporting the Grand Tutor
After reading it, Emperor Jingyang was so shocked that he almost fell off the dragon throne.
With an angry look on his face, he asked: "Prince, where did you get all these things in your hand?"
Luo Jingshen clasped his hands together and said respectfully: "Reporting to the Emperor, these letters were all found by me in the drawer of my grandfather's study."
"It has been half a month since I discovered the correspondence between my grandfather and the general of the Western Shu Kingdom. During this half month, I have been tossing and turning every night, unable to sleep, wondering whether I should tell my father about this matter."
"From an emotional point of view, Master Su is my grandfather and my closest relative. I know very well that this is wrong, but I just can't get over it."
"I never dreamed that my grandfather, whom I trusted so much, would actually associate with generals from other countries and do such treasonous things."
"But if I don't report him, I'm afraid that our Dongchen Kingdom will eventually be destroyed because of such a disloyal minister."
"So, after much thought, I have decided to hand these letters over to your Majesty, and let your Majesty make the decision personally."
Emperor Jingyang frowned, his face gloomy, and stared fiercely at the letters on the table.
At this moment, his heart was filled with rage.
"The Su family, you are really great for daring to do such a trick under my nose!"
You must know that Taifu Su, as the father of the Queen, was also the father-in-law of the emperor appointed by him personally. It is no exaggeration to say that his status in the court is second only to the emperor himself.
Emperor Jingyang could not imagine how serious the consequences would be if such a person participated in rebellion.
I'm afraid the entire court may be in turmoil.
Furthermore, the person who came to report Master Su was Luo Jingshen, who was his grandson.
The Su family has always been very supportive of Luo Jingshen and has helped him a lot.
Emperor Jingyang firmly believed that Luo Jingshen would never lie to him about such an important matter.
After all, the Su family is in his favor, and there is no benefit for him to report the Su family.
The fact that he was able to struggle with this for half a month and report these things to me meant that even he could no longer tolerate what Master Su had done.
So it seems that Luo Jingshen still has a conscience.
He did not conceal or protect the other party just because he was his grandfather.
Thinking of this, Emperor Jingyang suppressed his anger and said to Luo Jingshen: "Prince, you did a good job in this matter. You did not shield Master Su just because he is your grandfather."
"However, as your mother's father, Master Su has immeasurable connections and influence in the court. If I send troops to capture him easily, it will inevitably cause more serious consequences."
"So, before I figure out how to resolve this matter, you should keep this information to yourself and don't let anyone know."
Luo Jingshen cupped his hands and said respectfully: "Father, I obey your command."
When he said this, he suddenly looked hesitant.
Luo Jingshen moved his lips and asked, "Father, if the Queen Mother knew that it was me who reported Master Su, would she be angry?"
Emperor Jingyang snorted coldly, with a chilling look in his eyes.
"Angry, what right does she have to be angry?"
"I don't believe that as Su Taifu's most beloved daughter, she wouldn't be unaware of this matter."
"If she knew in advance and chose to conceal it from me, it means that she has bad character and is not worthy of being the queen."
"If she participated in this with Master Su, colluding with the enemy and betraying the country to harm me, then there would be no need to keep the entire Su family."
Luo Jingshen was delighted when he heard this.
Isn't this the result he expected?
Regardless of whether the Queen knew about this or not, Emperor Jingyang would definitely not believe her.
Then, no matter how she explained, it could not change the end of the Su family's destruction.
In this way, he and Concubine Li achieved their goal.
Luo Jingshen thought so, but his face did not reveal the slightest emotion.
He frowned and said, "Father, I believe in the character of our mother. She will not work with Master Su to betray you."
"Father, I have an unwelcome request, but I don't know if I should say it or not."
Emperor Jingyang glanced at him and said, "If you have anything to say, feel free to say it."
Luo Jingshen pursed his lips and said, "My mother is my closest relative. When my father sends troops to capture my grandfather, I hope that my father will spare my mother's life and not implicate her."
He wanted the queen to see with her own eyes why her family members died.
Because of Luo Junhe's existence, all the people in their Su family were killed.
He also wanted Luo Junhe to see with his own eyes that his mother and grandfather's family had all had their homes confiscated because of his influence.
He wanted Luo Junhe to live in guilt and regret for the rest of his life.
Just thinking about it, Luo Jingshen felt very happy.
However, when he said these words, there was sadness on his face.
This expression, in the eyes of Emperor Jingyang, combined with his words, became Luo Jingshen's deep love for the Queen and his son, and he prayed that he could spare the other person's life.
Luo Jingshen suddenly became sentimental.
However, Emperor Jingyang did not answer his question directly.
He skipped the topic and said, "You have done a great job in reporting Master Su. I promise you that I will never implicate you."
"If this is true, I will praise you in front of all the civil and military officials. What do you think, Prince?"
Emperor Jingyang did this to test Luo Jingshen's loyalty to him.
If he could accept that he was praised publicly in the court, in front of all the civil and military officials, for his contribution in exposing his grandfather's treason.
That means Luo Jingshen really wants to draw a clear line with the Su family.
Emperor Jingyang will trust and value him more.
But if he disagrees and doesn't want people to know that he was the one who reported it.
Then, Emperor Jingyang would feel that he still has his own selfish motives.
He had to re-examine the purpose of Luo Jingshen's doing this.
Luo Jingshen wished he could properly sever ties with the Su family and the Queen.
Therefore, when Emperor Jingyang said he wanted to praise him in public, he naturally would not refuse.
He said, "Everything is up to the emperor, I just want to have a clear conscience."
"Hahahaha", Emperor Jingyang was instantly delighted when he heard this and laughed a few times.
"Good, good, good. You are indeed my most valued son. You have the same demeanor as I did in my youth."
"You go down, let me think about how to deal with this matter, and I will make a decision when I go to court tomorrow."