latelenovela Chapter 116 If you try to intimidate me with some ancestral saint, I'll send you straight to se
Chapter 116 If you try to intimidate me with some ancestral saint, I'll send you straight to se
Yue Linghan indeed fell for the trap. Seeing Lin Shiming's impatient attempt to use force to suppress people, she cried out and threatened to complain to the spirit of Emperor Taishi in heaven.
This is something Lin Shihe taught him.
Yesterday, when Lin Shiming insisted on going to court, Lin Shihe had no choice but to explain a principle to him.
If a minister wants to force the emperor to back down, he must find a reason that is more authoritative than the emperor's. Such reasons are nothing more than a few: ancestors, sages, or the people.
The faction led by Prince Ping, who was allied with the Empress Dowager, would naturally choose their ancestor. Because if they could use their ancestor's name to force Emperor Longyun to back down, it would be equivalent to elevating the status of the Empress Dowager, their elder.
Therefore, Lin Shiming pretended to be irritable and crazy, waiting for King Ping to also go crazy, and then cry out to Emperor Taishi about his grievances.
At this point, in the realm of madness, Lin Shiming, the "experienced" and unrestrained little madman, would naturally win easily.
Lin Shiming glanced disdainfully at the disgusting old man crying in the hall for a while, sneered, and strolled over to Yue Linghan.
"Excellent! Elder Yue's righteousness is commendable!"
Lin Shiming praised Yue Linghan loudly, exclaiming, "Grand Secretary Yue is loyal to the emperor and loves his country. He wants to complain to the ancestor Tai Shi. He is truly chivalrous and courageous."
"You can rest assured, I am not an unreasonable person. If I can get the support of my ancestors and have them appear in my father's and the court officials' dreams, then I will accept being kicked out of the court or being divorced and punished by the royal family! What do you say?"
How could this be? Yue Linghan was dumbfounded. He had only cried to his ancestors so that Emperor Longyun would be wary of the rules of filial piety and back down.
Throughout the past thousands of years, who has ever appeared in the dreams of so many people? Not to mention that this matter was not a major event that would lead to the downfall of the country and turmoil. Even if Emperor Taishi really had a spirit, the Empress Dowager should have been the first to die!
Yue Linghan stopped wailing, "Your Highness..."
"Hey! There's no need to celebrate so excitedly. I haven't finished yet! Lord Yue's intentions are good, but his method is wrong!"
As he spoke, Lin Shiming walked towards the Imperial Guards amidst the puzzled gazes of the crowd.
He imitated Lin Shihe's actions from last time, pulling a knife directly from Mu Bolin's waist and walking towards Yue Linghan amidst the horrified gazes of the crowd.
"What's the use of just crying? The Primordial Ancestor can't hear you. It's better for me to end you with one stroke and send you directly to the ancestors in the underworld to complain to them in person. That would be simpler and more satisfying!"
Lin Shih-ming also believes in one thing.
If you try to pressure me with some ancient sage or saint, forcing me to compromise, I'll send you straight to meet him! Go ahead and become a ghost and kill him if you dare!
Lin Shiming, knife in hand, bypassed the terrified crowd and approached Yue Linghan. "Lord Yue, when you reach the ancestors, don't just focus on showing your loyalty. Remember to complain about me! I'll be waiting for you to come to my dreams every night to curse me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Shiming raised his broadsword high, ready to strike down on Yue Linghan's head, under her incredulous and terrified gaze.
"No!"
Pingwang led the two forward, doing everything in his power to rescue Yue Linghan from Lin Shiming's blade.
"what--"
After two heart-wrenching screams, Yue Linghan clutched his severed arm and rolled on the ground in agony.
Prince Ping's martial arts skills were ultimately lacking. Even though he was close by, he could only pull Yue Linghan's neck away from Lin Shiming's blade, while Yue Linghan's arm was severed by Lin Shiming's head-on chop.
This bloody scene terrified the civil officials in the hall, some of whom even collapsed to the ground.
They did go to the front lines according to regulations, but that was many years ago. Having lived a life of luxury all these years, who among them still possesses that former bravery?
The military officer on the other side looked at the civil official's terrified expression and sneered disdainfully.
Prince Ping, supporting the trembling Yue Linghan, cried out, "Crown Princess! How could you so ruthlessly kill a high-ranking official in front of the Emperor and all the officials! Quickly, summon the imperial physician..."
"No need to send word!" Lin Shiming had moved a bit too much earlier, which aggravated his wound, making him even more agitated. "Grand Secretary Yue is eager to die to see Emperor Taishi, why should Prince Ping disregard his wishes and obstruct him?"
"You'd better get out of the way quickly, lest I spill blood on you when I help Elder Yue fulfill his wish!"
As he spoke, Lin Shiming decisively raised the still-dripping broadsword and was about to slash at Yue Linghan's neck again.
Prince Ping naturally couldn't let Lin Shiming succeed, so he hurriedly pulled the already exhausted Yue Linghan aside, but Lin Shiming still managed to slash Yue Linghan's leg with his knife.
Yue Linghan let out another wail, and blood gushed out.
Lin Shiming frowned and clicked his tongue as he looked at the blood all over the ground.
"Prince Ping, do you have any sense of propriety? Look at the state of this hall you've made by going against Lord Yue's wishes! Are you going to clean it up later?"
At this moment, Prince Ping was completely stunned by Lin Shiming's ruthless and unscrupulous manner in killing him.
At this moment, he no longer cared about the "exam questions" or "rules." He only thought that if he could escape from Lin Shiming's knife with Yue Linghan, it would be a great blessing.
"Father! Father, stop him!"
Emperor Longyun lowered his head and flipped through the memorials on his desk, pretending that he hadn't heard them.
What's wrong with Lin Shiming? He's injured and can't even swing his knife properly anymore? He couldn't even kill an old man with two strikes, and he still calls himself the best in the world!
Kill them quickly! Kill them all!
Yue Linghan was not only one of the King Ping's advisors, but when Crown Prince Hua Min got into trouble, he was extremely enthusiastic because he had the King Ping as his grandson-in-law.
Kill them now! I'll pretend I was distracted and didn't hear you!
"Father!"
Emperor Longyun changed his posture and continued to pretend to be very busy.
Lin Shiming was even more annoyed by the King of Ping's roar, and without saying a word, he picked up his knife again.
But this time, it was Lu Yuxi who stopped him.
Lin Shiming, whose arm was being grabbed, turned around to look at Lu Yuxi in confusion. Lu Yuxi gave him a look that said, "Take it easy."
"Shi Ming, I think Lord Yue seems to have regretted it."
We can't let Shi Ming actually kill him; it would damage his reputation. It's better to send Yue Linghan home first, letting him die of guilt for breaking his promise. Anyway, his injuries are severe enough; he'll die if we delay any longer.
Although it may take a few months longer, it will be good for Shi Ming's reputation!