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Chapter 1128 - 1040: A Fair Opportunity

Chapter 1128: Chapter 1040: A Fair Opportunity

"Indeed."

Qin Yi nodded directly.

"Your Majesty, originally, several members of the Jun Family were Imperial Court ministers, and the Jun Family’s ability to stand tall for hundreds of years is also related to their teachings."

Su Pan’er tried to slow down her speech, pulled away his hand, and spoke slowly, "Jun Ruochen is someone you and I have known for many years. He originally had a bright future, but later he took a wrong path and almost caused my death. It’s true that he deserves punishment for where he is today. However, his crimes do not warrant death!"

Qin Yi was still sneering.

"You seem to know him quite well."

"He has become a monk and has completely severed ties with the secular world."

Su Pan’er spoke as if she hadn’t heard his words, "But just because others use his name to act, it doesn’t mean that he has intentions of treason. I hope Your Majesty will reconsider."

Qin Yi opened his mouth but then suddenly stopped and said nothing.

"I still remember you always saying that involvement in politics is not good for women in the Imperial Harem’s Palace. Therefore, you have never knowingly committed such acts. Yet today, for him, you have made exceptions over and over. Is she really that important to you?"

"Qin Yi, what are you talking about? What do you mean by that?"

Su Pan’er also got angry, unable to avoid raising her voice.

"What do I mean? I mean exactly what I said."

Qin Yi stood up and paced back and forth rapidly in the Warm Pavilion, "You have no idea about the details of this case, and based only on one-sided words from others, you argue with me and even plead on his behalf. Do you really see me as someone so narrow-minded? Think about it carefully!"

"I, I didn’t mean that..."

Su Pan’er bit her plump lips, somewhat unsure how to continue.

After calming her thoughts and speaking again, she softened her tone, "Your Majesty, I, Su Pan’er, have been with you from Luoyan Village to this day. Surely Your Majesty knows what kind of person I am. As I just said, Jun Ruochen once almost harmed Little Yanyan and almost caused my death. This account, even after so long, is still etched in my heart."

"It’s good that you remember these things."

The look on Qin Yi’s face still showed no sign of improvement.

Su Pan’er continued to speak, "However, all the past tumult has been cancelled out by his actions afterwards. He cast out Qin Zitong, and even if Qin Hong or Qin Ru were planning to join hands with him, they would definitely take into account what he did back then. They couldn’t possibly trust him. Although Jun Ruochen and I have personal grievances, I do trust his character. Moreover, he owes me a life. He is even less likely to conspire with Qin Ru and Qin Hong."

"You are wrong. To judge him by his past actions is a mistake. Haven’t you heard the saying that times make heroes?"

Qin Yi could not agree with her view, "The people I sent found out firsthand, he’s involved in the iron mine’s development and even made contact with Qin Ru and Qin Hui. These are facts right before our eyes. His audacity knows no bounds, to actually get two Old Mrs. Xues to come to you on his behalf, and you’re still making excuses for him. It seems I have underestimated him!"

"How could he? He almost killed my child, almost led to your death, and I, out of respect for his becoming a monk, did not pursue the matter further. Yet now he dares to commit such a grave crime of treason. If I do not deal with him, he may well be storming into this Imperial City tomorrow."

"No, that’s not it."

Su Pan’er quickly got off the chaise lounge and reached out to grab Qin Yi’s hand.

But Qin Yi shook off her hand and turned away, ignoring her.

Su Pan’er, however, lunged forward and hugged him from behind, "Yi, don’t be like this... you should know who is in my heart..."

"Hmph!"

Qin Yi snorted coldly, but this time he didn’t shake off her hands and just let her hug him.

"The two old ladies came to me before and asked me to plea for Jun Ruochen, but it came with a condition."

"What condition?"

"It’s this."

Su Pan’er let go of him and walked over to the chaise lounge. She lifted the quilt and took something from under the pillow, handing it to Qin Yi.

"The two old ladies said that this is a token of their sincerity in exchange. As for Jun Ruochen, they don’t actually wish for His Majesty to pardon him completely, but they hope you will give Jun Ruochen a fair and just trial."

This is...

Qin Yi took the jade token that Su Pan’er handed to him, looking at it with some hesitation before he suddenly gasped!

"This is..."

"The two old ladies gave it to me, saying that once you show it to His Majesty, you would understand."

Qin Yi’s focus was entirely captivated by the jade token. He hesitated for quite a while before he suddenly realized, "Is this the Imperial Plaque from the previous emperor?"

In the early years of the Great Zhou Dynasty, several Imperial Plaques were given to a few meritorious ministers. It was stipulated from the start that, unless one committed a grave crime like treason, possession of an Imperial Plaque could secure a pardon. In essence, the Imperial Plaque could also be seen as a Gold Medal of exoneration from death.

Over the centuries, most of these Imperial Plaques had been gradually recollected by the Great Zhou. However, when the former emperor ascended the throne, he issued three new Imperial Plaques; one was with Marquis Yingwu, another with State Duke Hwa, and the last one with Old Mrs. Xue.

"This Imperial Plaque must either belong to State Duke Hwa or be the one from Old Mrs. Xue."

Qin Yi caressed the jade token in his hands for a long time, and slowly, his anger subsided.

Eventually, he tucked the jade token into his chest and then looked at Su Pan’er, "Is it because of this jade token that you agreed to the two old ladies’ request?"

Su Pan’er nodded, her face wearing a bitter smile.

"Those Speech Officials are most wary of the Imperial Harem meddling in politics. However, the two old ladies are ministers who have greatly contributed to the nation, and they presented this jade token, asking for nothing more than a fair trial for Jun Ruochen. After thinking it over, I agreed to their request. Regardless of the decision you make, I will support it."

"Oh? Do you truly support any decision I make?"

Qin Yi returned to his original gentleness.

"Naturally."

Su Pan’er spoke indifferently, "If you agree, I could just return the jade token to the two old ladies."

"That’s not possible!"

Did she think she could just return something that had already made it into a tiger’s mouth and expect the tiger to spit it out?

Besides, the fewer such Imperial Plaques that existed on the outside, the better. Now that he finally got his hands on one, there was no reason to let it go.

On the other hand, what they were asking for, might be...

Qin Yi’s thoughts raced, and then he smiled, "Alright! I promise you, I will give him a fair trial. In a few days, I will have King Ye personally oversee the case. How about that?"

Ye Han was known for his domineering approach, so his handling of the case would surely satisfy both the Imperial Court and its members.

Su Pan’er was naturally pleased, "I shall send someone to inform the two old ladies immediately."

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