Most of the month passed in a flash, and it was mid-October, but Li Ling was still detained in the Imperial City Department.

This is a matter of no way. After all, this case is of great importance. Before there is no definite evidence, the Imperial City Department dare not release him. With the current communication and service efficiency of Dayue Middle School, it will take more than ten days to send people to Luoyang and Huaibei, not to mention helping him verify some things.

So Li Ling could only continue to stay in the Imperial City Division as a suspect. However, he was not wronged when he was in it. Except for not being able to leave the yamen, everything else was best provided for food and drink. Lu Zhen even secretly brought Yang Qingxiao and Li Nianyou to reunite their family.

So Li Ling is not difficult to bear here, and he even gained some benefits. After more than half a month, the guys in the court who shouted and killed him were calm. This is also reasonable. After all, there are new things waiting for officials to deal with each other every day. As long as they don’t have a deep hatred with him, who will keep holding on to this point?

In addition, some smart guys also saw the emperor's protection of Li Ling from the point of being detained in the Imperial City Department. Because compared with the Imperial City Department, the Censorate, which specifically targets the faults of officials, is actually the place where Li Ling should go this time, and the people from the Censorate have no friendship with Li Ling, and it is also a grudge. So the emperor naturally intends to protect him because he made this arrangement.

Since this is the case, many officials who followed the trend gradually stopped. Only a few censors were still insisting and kept clamoring to investigate the matter strictly and dismiss Li Ling from his post.

In this way, time came to October 17th.

This day was originally a very ordinary day in the court, neither a new day nor a rest nor a rest, nor a small meeting. But after noon, many important officials in the court all went to the palace, which naturally attracted the attention of the court and the public. Until another news came, the Imperial City Department also escorted Li Ling into the palace, and everyone knew that it was the emperor who was going to personally investigate the matter.

For a time, countless people inside and outside the court focused on this matter. Those who were brave even sent people to the imperial city to wait for first-hand news.

Unlike ordinary people and small officials who were in a state of eating melons, the officials who were ordered to come to the palace for trial today were uneasy. After all, Li Ling has always been famous, so who knows what the end result will be?

This small dynasty interrogation was held in the side hall next to the Qinzheng Hall. As the emperor was promoted to the throne, the ministers bowed. Then the emperor did not go around in circles and went straight to the topic: "I think all my dear friends have heard of the impeachment and defense of Li Ling and the Luotian Sect's rebels during this period, right? Today I called you all to make the matter clear in public. What do you think about this?"

In the midst of silence, the Minister of Rites suddenly took a step forward: "Your Majesty, I think this matter does not need to be time-consuming to interrogate. It is a well-known fact that Li Tong is the father of Li Ling, and Li Tong is also an important leader of the Luotian Sect. In this way, Li Ling's loyalty is really worth discussing.

"I am not prejudice against Li Ling. I also believe that Li Ling can capture Li Tong with his own hands this time and escort him to the capital is enough to prove that he is loyal to the court and His Majesty. However, his relationship with Li Tong still makes people doubt, especially in the court and the public. In this way, he will be loyal and not loyal, and he will have no mistakes but no mistakes.

"So for the prestige of the court and for Li Ling himself, I think the best way to deal with it now is to dismiss all his official positions and to be demoted to a civilian, and never use it. This way, protecting his family is also the best protection for Li Ling by the court."

As expected, many other officials in the hall nodded in agreement: "Your Majesty, I also think that this method is very wonderful. It not only fulfills the righteousness of the monarch and the ministers, but also prevents the court from being discussed."

"I also agree..."

With the support of these people, it seemed that things were about to be settled. This made Wei Liang's heart suddenly tighten. He didn't care about his insufficient position and argued with the dignified Shangshu. He also took a step forward and said, "Your Majesty, I think what you said is a big mistake!

"They only said the best of both worlds, but they completely forgot that this matter also involves the king's laws and decrees, the future of a young official who has made many contributions to the court, which can be a capable minister for His Majesty, and the most important word fairness!

"If Li Lingzhen colluded with Luo Tian Sect and the court did not punish him severely at this time, but only dismissed him for the people, that would be the only way to return to the mountain. If chaos arises in the future, can you all bear it? And if Li Ling was completely wronged, you would harm him like this, wouldn't you let the later history books write more, saying that Your Majesty cannot know people and use people? What's your intention?"

The words of these words were really intense, which made the ministers who had already agreed with him feel as if they were squinted and suddenly disappeared, and they all looked strange. Then, someone looked at Wei Liang and sneered: "Mr. Wei, you seem to be so righteous, but in fact you are not heartbreaking? Who in the court knows that you and Li Ling are teachers and students? What is your intention to protect Li Ling like this?"

"Li Ling is indeed my student, but what I say is from public intention and has a clear conscience!" Wei Liang was not afraid at all, and immediately replied, "But everyone, ask yourself, how public and selfish are you in attacking Li Ling like this!"

Hearing such a question, these officials felt a little guilty. Someone jumped out and shouted: "Of course, we are for the court, for the sake of His Majesty, and we are not selfless!"

"I don't think so..." Seeing Wei Liang alone arguing with so many officials, it was impossible for others in the King of England to watch the enemy's party to watch, they also spoke out for support.

For a moment, the people on both sides held their own opinions and argued endlessly, and regarded this place as a court meeting with their own purposes. Although the reaction of the ministers was also expected by the emperor, he was obviously not satisfied and had already frowned slightly at this time.

Wei Tang, who knew him best, saw this and immediately stepped forward and shouted, "Silent! Your Majesty, how can you wait so presumptuously in front of you!" The voice suddenly overshadowed the quarrel between the dozens of people, and also quickly pulled back from their thoughts. After looking at each other for a few times, they each returned to their shifts.

"Secret Lu, what do you think?" The emperor then turned his gaze to Lu Zhen, who had never made any sound.

Lu Zhen coughed lightly before laughing: "Reply to Your Majesty, I think there is something Wei Liang said, that is, the king's law should be above everything. Whether it is to condemn Li Ling's crime or to pardon him, everything must be decided after asking for it."

"Well, what Lu Prime Minister said is very heart-warming. This is exactly the purpose of my summoning you to come for the trial. Those who come, Xuan Li Ling, and the people related to the Imperial City Division, entered the hall." The emperor immediately ordered that this time he wanted to completely take the initiative in his own hands and not give others the chance to disturb him.

With a few long sings outside, Li Ling surrounded the people of the Imperial City Office and came to the hall in a short while. He looked quite calm, without panic, nor was he satisfied. He just kowtowed the emperor first according to the etiquette of his ministers, and then stood there with his hands behind his back, looking as if he was honest in his judgment.

"Li Ling, I ask you, after you made great contributions to the court in Huguang this time, not only did you not receive any rewards, but you were detained by me in the Imperial City Division. Do you have any complaints?" The emperor asked this question as soon as he spoke.

Li Ling still acted calmly and replied clearly: "I dare not deceive Your Majesty. When I was detained, I felt a little resentful. But after thinking about it, I felt relieved. After all, the fact that my biological father was the elder of the Luotian Sect is an irrefutable fact, and the Luotian Sect is even more rebellious. Once taken down, such a thief leader will not only die, but his family members will also be implicated. As his son, it is reasonable that your Majesty did not condemn me because of this. It is the greatest care of me, so I should not resent, but also be grateful."

Li Ling's words made many ministers feel a little numb. Even Wei Liang felt goose bumps on his body, but he had to admit that this must be the most standard answer, which is the reply His Majesty likes to hear.

Sure enough, the emperor's face had a smile: "You can speak. But there is one thing you said right. I really can't bear to let something happen to you, a capable and capable official who is as young and promising as you, and has made great contributions to the court many times."

As he said that, his face became solemn again: "But, you and Li Tongruo are really the biological father and son as they were found before. Even if I can't bear it, I can't let you continue to stand in the court. My Dayue court must not use a person who may become a rebel in the future as a senior official in my court!"

Many people who wanted to kill Li Ling before were excited when they heard this, but there were also many meticulous people who could hear the implicit sound from the emperor's words and looked at the people from the Imperial City Division who followed Li Ling into the palace thoughtfully. The arrival of these people seemed to be not only to escort him, but also other more important uses?

Sure enough, I heard from the emperor again: "This matter is very important. I don't want to wrongly accus a future gang, so I specially asked the people from the Imperial City Department to help me conduct a more detailed investigation of Li Ling and Li Tong. I need to know whether there is another possibility between the father and son. After all, Li Ling had only reached this point with his own talents and persistence for many years. This obviously doesn't seem like something a biological father could do."
Chapter completed!