Beauty and the Bodyguard

Chapter 11237: Chapter 11235: The Battle of the Three Kingdoms!

Seeing the cracks on the morality stele getting bigger and bigger, Xiao Mang’s expression became even more crazed.

“I’m a moral role model! I’m a moral person! You can’t do this to me!”

Xiao Mang locked himself in the secret chamber. His eyes were bloodshot.” I’m not the one in the wrong. It’s all of you. All of you!”

Then, he bit the tip of his tongue with a crazed expression and dripped his fresh blood on the crack.

The cracks that were expanding suddenly stopped.

An invisible force began to spread in all directions from the moral stele.

Very soon, this power enveloped Ying Jing Prefecture and then quickly spread to the entire Inner Royal Court.

A bizarre scene appeared.

A second ago, the masses were still enthusiastically discussing the gossip scandal. In the next second, they collectively fell silent. It was as if they were brainwashed by this invisible force. Everyone consciously avoided talking about it.

It was as if they had lost interest in this national scandal in an instant.

Even Lin Yi, who was experienced and knowledgeable, couldn’t help but feel incredulous when he realized this.

“Xiao Mang actually has such a heaven-defying technique?”

He had to admit that he had underestimated this Grand Tutor.

To be able to climb to such a high position as the three dukes in the inner court, no one was a simple character.

Even Xiao Mang, who seemed to be a moral role model, had mastered things that were far more terrifying than what ordinary people could imagine.

The emperor was rather excited about this.

” Forcefully using the morality stele to control people’s hearts. It seems like my teacher is already at his wit’s end.”

Seeing Lin Yi’s confused face, the emperor explained patiently,” The moral monument is the foundation of his strength. Although it has a huge effect, he won’t use it unless he has no other choice. After all, if he’s not careful, it will backfire on him.”

Lin Yi digested the information and frowned.” If the public opinion is suppressed this time, it’ll be difficult to have the same opportunity again in the future.”

The most important thing this time was to catch the other party off guard.

Once Xiao Mang recovered, he would definitely be on his guard next time, not giving him any chance to take advantage of it.

At that time, there wouldn’t be a next time.

” That’s true,” the emperor said seriously.” That’s why I’ve decided to pull in the net. Minister Lin, it’s time to use you.”

“Me?” Lin Yi blinked.

Although he was the head of the Safety Inspection Division, he had a high status and experience. No matter what reason he had, it was difficult for him to make a move on Xiao Mang, the Grand Tutor of the Three Dukes.

“Don’t worry. As long as you bring my decree, you will have a good reason to do so.”

“You’re going this time to help me take back what belongs to the emperor,” the emperor said excitedly and expectantly.

“The virtues of the world have always belonged to the Son of Heaven.”

“This Grand Tutor of mine has stolen the moral stele for so many years. Now that he has counterattacked, it’s time to return it to its original owner.”

Lin Yi suddenly understood. He looked at the person and understood the puppet emperor a little more.

Now, it seemed that the matter of Marquis Wu Wudi was just a cover for the other party to attack Xiao Mang. The moral monument was the real target.

Actually, thinking about it carefully, it was not strange.

If the emperor wanted to secure his position, he had to rely on his status as the emperor. If he could take the Moral Stele under his command and replace Xiao Mang as the moral role model of the inner court, the emperor’s position would naturally become more stable.

At that time, even if King Qin’s Mansion had the absolute advantage in overall strength, they would have to think twice before touching him.

The puppet emperor’s scheme was far more profound and ambitious than what he showed on the surface.

Lin Yi had become his chess piece.

Now that Xiao Mang was desperate, the difficulty of snatching the morality stele from his hands could be imagined.

Not to mention the various forces that were eyeing him, Xiao Mang himself wasn’t easy to deal with. Lin Yi’s chances of winning weren’t high.

“If this succeeds, I’ll make you a marquis!” The emperor encouraged Lin Yi after seeing his concern.

“..”

Lin Yi could tell that the other party really didn’t have anyone they could use right now. They could only use him as a sheep to pull wool from the sheep.

The emperor was also very embarrassed.

If he had other choices, he wouldn’t have given Lin Yi such an unrealistic plan.

Becoming a marquis in the Inner Court was an extremely difficult matter. Without great merit and sufficient experience, it was impossible to become a marquis.

With his performance in the competition, Lin Yi could still be considered a bit of the former, but the latter was out of the question.

Especially at this critical moment, once he was made a marquis, how many benefits would he affect?

If the emperor could easily settle this, he wouldn’t be called a puppet emperor.

His flattery was really not sincere.

But no matter what, it was better than nothing.

Even without this cake, Lin Yi would still make a move in his current situation. Since Xiao Mang was targeting the people under his name, especially Dongfang Yan, it meant that the two sides had become enemies.

If he couldn’t kill them this time, they would definitely become a great disaster in the future.

“I’m willing to die for His Majesty,” Lin Yi replied immediately.

The emperor was overjoyed.” Good, good. I’ll arrange for a group of guards to assist you, Wang Feng!”

“Yes!”

A burly man in golden armor walked in and bowed to Tian Zi. He glanced at Lin Yi from the corner of his eye with a hint of scrutiny.

Lin Yi knew this person.

He was a direct descendant of Marquis Wu Wudi and was now the vice commander of the imperial guards. He could be considered the emperor’s only remaining heavyweight in the imperial guards system.

“Minister Lin will be in charge of this operation. You will lead the team to assist. You must not go against the rules,” the emperor instructed.

“Yes.”

Although Wang Feng showed some distrust, he had to carry out the emperor’s decision unconditionally.

The emperor looked at Lin Yi eagerly.” There’s no time to lose. You guys go now. I’ll be waiting for your good news.”

Lin Yi and Wang Feng left immediately.

Outside the hall, a group of Imperial Guards were already waiting.

“Please tell me, Lord Lin,” Wang Feng said with a stiff tone.

Lin Yi wasn’t surprised by his attitude.

The other party was the vice commander of the imperial guards. After Wu Wudi’s accident, he naturally thought that he could take over Wu Wudi’s position and become the strongest card in the emperor’s hands.

But the emperor didn’t even look at him, choosing to bet on Lin Yi instead.

If it were anyone else in Wang Feng’s position, they would more or less be dissatisfied.

Who are you, Lin Yi?

He doesn’t have any qualifications at all, and his strength can’t be said to be outstanding. What right does he have to step on my head?