Fake Eunuch: Discovering the Emperor is a Woman!
Chapter 424 - 410: Punishment 20! Forfeit Salary for Three Years

Chapter 424: Chapter 410: Punishment 20! Forfeit Salary for Three Years

At the same time, both princes felt an ominous sensation creeping into their hearts.

Could it be that a grand victory had really been achieved?

Could it really be that these 300,000 barbarian troops were unable to trouble Lin Yi?

What shall be done about this?

If Lin Yi truly achieved a great victory, could they themselves expect any good fortune?

Especially the Fourth Prince, who at this moment was even more horrified.

Once Lin Yi secured a great victory, his younger brother would undoubtedly fall into a very passive situation.

However, it was too late to say anything at this point,

He could only hope that the content of the petition presented by General Mu did not match his own imagination.

Finally, after a long wait filled with anticipation, the petition reached their hands,

And as they read its contents, each and every one of them shuddered, almost dropping the petition to the ground.

Perhaps because Lin Yi had won this great battle, the Emperor was very excited and happy inside,

And for that reason, the Emperor didn’t care about the time but let the Civil and Military Officials look over the petition in small groups, one after another, before he took it back into his own hands.

In short, holding the petition, the Emperor was extremely agitated.

And his gaze turned toward the Imperial Censor who had spoken up earlier that day.

"Hehe, just now you said that I shouldn’t have placed Lin Yi at the front line, didn’t you? Now that you’ve read this petition, what are your thoughts?"

The question left the other party speechless,

Unsure of what to say for a long while, his face turned a deep red.

But the Emperor already had a clear understanding of the situation,

Seeing the look on this person’s face, he snorted in disdain and ordered the man dragged out and given 20 heavy floggings.

"At such a critical moment, everyone should be fully committed to this war.

But you chose to stand out and disturb the army’s morale; you deserve to be beheaded, but in light of General Lin achieving a great victory, I will spare your life.

Take him away, give him 20 lashes, and withhold his salary for three years."

After hearing these words, even though the man was trembling all over, he still knelt down and thanked the Emperor for his mercy, before being taken away by the guards.

Not long after, sounds of lashings that pierced flesh echoed from outside,

Followed by screaming that resounded throughout the hall,

After all, the Emperor had just given a covert signal to the executioners not to hold back.

Thus, each strike tore flesh and broke bones, punishing him severely.

Of course, this was also a lesson, a message to everyone present.

At this moment, if anyone else dared to stand out, their fate would be no different,

Regardless of who they were – the Emperor’s discerning eyes see all, thanks to Lin Yi who brought him pride.

As the screams continued outside, the Emperor’s hands involuntarily moved toward his belly,

Softly rubbing it and murmuring to himself:

"Baby, you see it.

Hehe, your unpredictable father is indeed capable, hahaha."

Of course, these words dared only to be thought internally and not spoken out loud,

And this act was observed by Ying Yi, standing at his side, who couldn’t help but blush slightly,

With a joyous smile spreading across his lips.

After all, Ying Yi could see that the Emperor was extremely excited, in a very joyful mood,

And such a state of mind, such happiness, was very beneficial to the child in the womb.

In the following period, the Emperor naturally took advantage of this victory to reorganize the imperial administration.

And he ordered that the news of the great victory be proclaimed at the city gates for all the Capital City’s citizens to learn of the triumph.

Although many wanted to come forward to hinder or create obstructions, the Emperor was riding the crest of his fame.

This time, when Lin Yi went to war, he didn’t take away the Emperor’s troops,

Meaning the Imperial Guards and the Left and Right Martial Guards were still fully staffed,

So, although they harbored ulterior motives, they dared not act on them.

Soon enough, the proclamation was posted throughout the streets and alleys of Capital City,

And because many citizens were illiterate, the Emperor ordered people to read the announcement aloud at the proclamation sites.

Upon hearing the news, without exception, the entire Capital City’s populace became excited.

They could never have imagined, after being oppressed for so many years, that they had a day of triumph.

Furthermore, that they won against a larger force, repelling the 300,000-strong barbarian army.

This was absolutely an unprecedented feat.

For a while, the Emperor’s reputation among the citizens soared to its peak in their conversations.

As for General Lin, he was affectionately referred to as the second General Mu, as You Country’s God of War.

Certainly, his achievements had spread throughout Capitol City.

From the last contest to this grand victory, all exalted Lin Yi’s capabilities to the heavens.

However, the scene shifts back to Hangu Pass.

Following the retreat of the first group of barbarians, these people regrouped once more.

In just one hour’s time, they were reformed in their ranks.

Of course, their expressions were much different from before.

Before arrival, each was full of spirit.

But now, looking toward Hangu Pass, they were filled with extraordinary fear.

Their hands trembled unconsciously, and the grip on their Scimitars became weak.

For the first time, they wanted to turn back, to return to the Grasslands.

They really did not want to attack this city anymore; it was certainly a hellish city.

The mysterious Divine Thunder exploding amidst their ranks, claiming several of their own – this was the power of the heavens.

Even if they boasted of bravery, none dared to challenge the heavens.

However, at this moment Yelu Qi had no such intentions; his heart was filled with trepidation.

Facing Hangu Pass, he felt it was an extremely hard bone to chew.

But under these circumstances, he had no choice but to press on.

After all, he knew well that this time he had mobilized 30,000 of the army, virtually all of the barbarians’ strength.

If he couldn’t take over all of You Country this time, he might not retain his position upon returning.

He was keenly aware of the numerous factions within his barbarian troops.

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