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  However, the dignity of the imperial family must be defended because he is the emperor.

  Renzong saw Pang Ji kowtowing desperately, with a big lump on his forehead. He looked at the pale hair and then at the anxious eyes of Empress Dowager Pang behind him. His heart softened, and he waved his hand, saying: "Stop kowtowing! Speak for yourself, let me decide what to do."

  Pang Ji wept and said: "Whatever Your Majesty decides for me, I will have no complaints."

  This is equivalent to not saying anything. Renzong doesn't know how to deal with him now, so he let him speak for himself. However, Renzong didn't know what to say, but Pang Ji didn't want to say anything either.

  Lü Yi Jian coughed softly and said, "Your Majesty, I think that although the Grand Preceptor's crime deserves death, he has shared your worries for many years. If you kill him because of a single jade horse, it will not be good for your reputation either. Even among ordinary people, there is no parent who would beat their child to death just because they stole something occasionally."

  This remark hit the emperor's weak spot. To Renzong, who had never lacked precious objects, a pair of jade horses was nothing special; what mattered was how to maintain the dignity of the imperial family?

  Lü Yi glanced at the emperor's face and continued: "I think that the position of Grand Preceptor and Imperial Censor-in-Chief should be abolished, and the qualification for Grand Preceptor to participate in governance should also be cancelled."

  Ren Zong hesitated after listening to Lü Yi Jian's words. Once the qualification for participating in political affairs is cancelled, it means that Grand Master Pong will not be able to attend court meetings again, and all his powers will be gone, isn't this a bit too harsh?

  Lü Yi continued: "Of course, in terms of punishment, the Grand Preceptor cannot be exempt from responsibility. Only this way can the anger of the officials be calmed."

  As soon as he heard that there was a penalty, Renzong had not spoken yet, but behind him, Empress Pang suddenly burst into tears: "Your Majesty! Lu Yi is simply thinking of putting my father to death! My father is old and frail, how can he bear the suffering of prison?"

  "Your Majesty, please do not get angry, listen to me slowly. As the Grand Preceptor is a close relative of the Emperor, if he admits his guilt in front of the throne tomorrow, there will be no need for him to go through the trial at the Ministry of Justice. Your Majesty is right, the Grand Preceptor is old, and the Emperor can allow him to live in his own mansion, but every day he must come to the palace to pay respects to the Emperor and listen to his teachings, which would serve as a substitute for punishment."

  "Is this, isn't it a bit too much?"

  Lü Yi said in a low voice: "If it weren't for this, I'm afraid Mr. Fan wouldn't give up on the imperial court."

  Ren Zong thought so too. Those righteous men had an attitude of not giving up until they killed Taishi, and if they were only lightly punished, it would be difficult to make them give up.

  Pang Ji knelt on the ground and said: "Your Majesty, I know I was wrong, I am willing to accept punishment!"

  Ren Zong saw Pang Ji willing to accept, thought for a moment and said: "Alright, this matter is settled. As for the official position, don't worry about it for now, just be more obedient in the future, cause less trouble for me, and I will consider it."

  Pang Ji and Lü Yi were secretly delighted in their hearts. They all knew that their power came from where? Not from those titles on top of their heads, but from the hands of Ren Zong. As long as they could see Ren Zong every day, what did those titles matter?

  It wasn't until the eighth watch that Lü Yi Jian returned, and Chen Yuan had been waiting for him all this time.

  Looking at Lü Yi Jian's face, Chen Yuan knew that these two bad people had dug a good trap.

  "Judging from the look on your face, I can tell things are going smoothly." Chen Yuan said with a smile.

  Lv Yi Jian looked at him: "Actually, I quite admire that old man Fan Zhongyan. He was knocked down by me twice and managed to get up both times. But this time, I don't know if he can get up again!"

  Chen Yuan did not speak, and Lv Yi Jian apparently had no intention of letting Chen Yuan speak either. He sighed, as if to dispel the annoyance brought by the court struggles: "Now, I should say what I'm looking for. The wine shop has been smashed, right?"

  Chen Yuan replied: "Yes, it was smashed earlier, but these two days the small shop has reopened."

  Lü Yi Jian smiled and shook his head: "I have something, I'd like to ask for your help."

  Chen Yuan hastily clasped his fists: "Prime Minister, sir, you're being too kind to a lowly person like me. It's my honor to serve you, please give your orders."

  Lü Yi glanced at Chen Yuan's face and said after a while: "I'm getting old, I don't know how long I can hold this prime minister position. To be honest, when I was young, I also wanted to be a businessman, without worrying about the intrigue and infighting in the imperial court, and could travel freely around the country. When going out, it's also sitting in a carriage, with servants following, spending money like dirt, carefree and at ease."

  Chen Yuan smiled slightly, and his heart couldn't help but think, had Lü Yi also thought like this when he was young? This is the good thing about doing business, although you call others "boss" wherever you go, it's just a mouthful.

  Going back home is much more comfortable than those old men. As for the things given to others, it's just a little start-up money.

  Prime Minister, you say this but it makes me speechless. How many people envy your current achievements? We merchants, if not for the officials giving us a bowl of rice to eat, would probably have starved to death.

  Lü Yi's expression turned nostalgic as he began to speak of the past: "I'm telling you the truth, when I was young, I really did do business. It just didn't work out and I lost everything, so I had no choice but to focus on my studies. Recently, with the arrival of a new child in our family, I've been feeling quite relieved and have become rather indifferent to the struggles at court. How about this: you and I form a partnership and do some business together?"

  How? Premier Wen finds a partner to do business with, saying whether it's good or bad. Don't consider it anymore, considering it at all just shows stupidity.

  Chen Yuan returned to Yue Lai Inn with a heart full of ambition, Chen Yuan was ready to show off his skills. He knew exactly what it meant to do business with Lyu Yi Jian, and in his eyes, this was an opportunity sent from heaven.

  But he didn't know that what Lü Yi had laid out in front of him was not a path for doing business, but rather a path to enter officialdom from another angle.

  Chen Yuan had just left the Xiang Guo Mansion when Lü Fu came out and took away the tea set in front of Lü Yi Jian. Looking at Lü Yi Jian's eyes with a hint of complacency, Lü Fu asked softly: "Master, why didn't you tell him the truth?"

  Lv Yi shook his head slightly: "This Chen Shimei has no interest in fame and fortune, if we tell the truth, it will scare him away. Hehe, others say that I am full of flattering words, but if everyone likes to listen to the truth, why should I say false things?"

  Chen Yuan was planning how to expand his wine shop.

  Lighting up a wine shop can no longer satisfy his appetite, he is now thinking of setting up the largest hotel in Bianjing City, integrating eating, drinking, and entertainment as one, oh no, I made a mistake, it's an high-end leisure venue that integrates all entertainment industries.

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