Fake Eunuch: Discovering the Emperor is a Woman!-Chapter 106: Time to Retire and Return Home (Second Update)

Chapter 106: Chapter 106: Time to Retire and Return Home (Second Update)

With a whoosh,

As Lin Yi’s words came to an end, there was no reaction from the crowd below, but the city wall above was instantly abuzz.

One after another, they pointed at Lin Yi’s nose and started cursing this shameless fellow for being able to utter such words.

"How can this guy be so shameless as to say such faceless words?

It’s clear that he mixed sand into the porridge, but now, from his mouth, it comes out as if it were for the good of the people!

I really want to hear how he can so cleverly talk his way out of this."

"Isn’t that the truth? Do you really think you are so capable just because you just drove away a few fake disaster victims?

I do acknowledge your ability to distinguish between real and fake disaster victims, but regarding the matter of mixing sand into the porridge for the people, I’m the first to disagree."

In the midst of this noisy clamor, Lin Yi’s elevated voice rang out again in everyone’s ears.

However, after he finished speaking this time, the mumblings of the crowd were abruptly swallowed back.

"The reason why I mixed sand into the pot is because there are some with ill-intentions who would disguise themselves as disaster victims to come and receive porridge.

In doing so, they would take the porridge that was meant for you, and then you would not be able to drink any porridge."

After Lin Yi finished speaking, his gaze drifted unintentionally towards the city wall above, and with that glance, all the officials watching him from above were simultaneously stunned, and some who had guilty consciences even lowered their heads in silence.

However, Lin Yi had not finished speaking. After glancing at the city wall above, he continued to address the crowd:

"The current Emperor is concerned for the people and worried about you disaster victims, specially commanding me to distribute porridge. But my porridge is only for disaster victims, not for those with ulterior motives.

Remember, only those who can drink this sand-laced porridge are the true refugees!"

With that, Lin Yi had said enough; there was no need to continue further.

Because everyone understood the implication of Lin Yi’s words.

Whether it was the civil and military officials on the city wall or the group of disaster victims below, all understood.

"Thanks to His Majesty’s magnificent grace! Thank you, sir, for your thoughtful intentions!"

And it was unknown who took the lead in shouting this, but suddenly those disaster victims below who had been expressionless joined in unison.

Although their voices were somewhat weak and exhausted, the shouts of tens of thousands of people also resounded throughout the entire Capital City.

And each shout was like a slap, striking hard on the faces of those ministers.

Especially the previously kneeling Zhang Liang and that Imperial Household Secretary Xu Zheng, who at this moment wished they could find a hole to crawl into.

No one had expected things to develop to this point. If the people had not followed in shouting, they might have managed to refute Lin Yi’s actions.

But now, with public sentiment on his side, they were left speechless.

Not just them, but the Fourth Prince was feeling even worse, his face black as charcoal.

Every move today had been in his plans, but now he had to watch as he lost each one helplessly.

Moreover, his gaze towards Lin Yi standing below was already filled with murderous intent.

All this was because of this man; if not for Lin Yi, today’s events definitely would not have unfolded like this.

Not just him, even the Sixth Prince nearby, although his expression wasn’t as ugly, could not be said to look good either.

In short, in their glances towards Lin Yi, there was also a hint of murderous intent.

No matter who this man was, as long as he blocked their path, as long as he helped the Emperor, he absolutely could not be left alive.

In a most inconspicuous corner, a man clad in brocade with a cane in his hand, his gaze fixed on Lin Yi below, revealed a faint smile curling at the corners of his mouth, with an indescribable look of admiration in his eyes.

Of course, quite the opposite of these people, the little Emperor was truly not to mention how smug he felt now.

Just now, how these people had him perched on the edge of a volcano, and now this slap was heavily slapped onto their faces.

This made the little Emperor feel an indescribable satisfaction in his heart at the moment.

Especially when his eyes firmly locked onto that Liberty Gentleman, he directly stated:

"Effective immediately, Liberty Gentleman Xu Zheng, you are stripped of your position! Minister of Revenue Zhang Liang, you may retire and return home."

These words were uttered with a firm and resonant pace, and after finishing his declaration, the little Emperor turned and strode away without looking back.

Following closely at his sides were two squads of guards.

At that moment, the imperial air of a King was shown for the first time.

It could be said that after being repressed for so many years, the little Emperor had finally grasped real power, the right to dismiss and promote at will.

But once he had left, everyone on the scene was stunned in place, their gazes all turning one after another to the Fourth Prince and the Sixth Prince.

Especially Zhang Liang and Xu Zheng, who quickly approached the Fourth Prince, their faces filled with a bitter expression as they said:

"Fourth Prince, please make a decision for us!"

But at this time, under such circumstances, what could the Fourth Prince say?

He could only point with frustration at the two, then with a flick of his sleeve, he too followed the little Emperor’s departing figure.

The surrounding crowd also did the same, they all descended from the city wall and headed inside.

Once everyone had left, except for the Garrison on the city wall, there were only Zhang Liang and Xu Zheng, kneeling blankly, exchanging glances, recognizing the despair in each other’s eyes.

Neither of them had expected such a situation to occur, that they would be dismissed, and by that worthless Emperor, no less.

Moreover, in front of their own master, who dared not utter even a single word.

Their hearts were utterly chilled.

However, after kneeling for a short while, a look of unwillingness flickered across both of their eyes.

Exchanging glances once more, they nodded firmly at each other and then stood up, quickly walking towards the bottom of the city wall.

But what nobody noticed was that, after the two had left, in a corner nearby, the brocade-clad man with a cane slowly walked out:

"Hehe, it’s really getting more and more interesting. It seems that the Fourth and the Sixth have met their match."

Speaking of this moment, Lin Yi below the city wall.

With a sidelong glance noticing that all the Civil and Military Officials and the little Emperor had left, he couldn’t help but heave a long sigh of relief.

Thus, he directly rolled off the platform and at the same time kicked his subordinate:

"What are you standing around for? Hurry up and distribute the porridge!

And you, did you really have to shout that sentence yourself?

Couldn’t you have had someone in the crowd shout it for you?

What a blockhead."

...End of Chapter...