Chapter 334
Chapter 334 You Cannot Go
The young prince of Goryeo, Yi Seung-Jae, seemed to have not anticipated that Seo Jang Geum would suddenly confront Master Lin. Master Lin was the envoy for both countries, not only had he accepted bribes from Ashile, but he had also received an agate personally delivered by Yi Seung-Jae. If this were to be exposed, Master Lin would be in trouble, and Goryeo would not benefit either.
The young prince urgently signaled Seo Jang Geum, but the Palace Lady shook her head resolutely. She bowed her head respectfully and said in a low voice, "Your Highness, please forgive me. Although Jang Geum is just a humble palace maid, she cannot tolerate bribery happening right under her nose. Regardless, I must report the truth to the Emperor of Great Hua."
The Emperor smiled faintly, cast a meaningful glance at Lin Wanrong, and asked Seo Jang Geum, "Palace Lady Seo, is everything you said true? Do you have any solid evidence?"
"Your Majesty, when Lord Ashile was bribing Lord Lin, I was present and saw it with my own eyes. Lord Ashile, in order to inspect the power of the Great Hua army, gave Lord Lin two night pearls and two blood-sweat horses on the spot. Lord Lin not only accepted the bribe but also led Lord Ashile to watch the military cannon drill. The Khanate of the Turks and Great Hua are currently in a standoff. Lord Lin, for his personal gain, leaked national secrets, which could lead to countless casualties among soldiers and civilians. Although I am a Goryeo person, Goryeo and Great Hua are neighboring countries with generations of friendship. I cannot bear to see the people of Great Hua suffer, so I reported Lord Lin to Your Majesty, hoping he can mend his ways." Seo Jang Geum, who cared about the people and was upright and selfless, insisted on her point of view in front of the Emperor, without any fear.
Lin Wanrong looked at the Palace Lady Seo with a smile, admiring her snow-white skin, jade neck, willow eyebrows, and cherry lips, which was indeed a pleasure. The young prince of Goryeo looked embarrassed. If the Emperor really wanted to investigate, the matter of him giving the agate to Lord Lin would certainly not be concealed. Seo Jang Geum's stubbornness and integrity were well-known in Goryeo, and it was unexpected that she remained the same in Great Hua.
After the Palace Lady Seo finished speaking, the civil and military officials were secretly shocked. This girl was really out of touch with the situation. The fact that the envoy accepted bribes was an open secret in Great Hua, and the Emperor turned a blind eye to it. Now she had brought it to the table, and this envoy Lin was appointed by the Emperor himself, wouldn't this embarrass the Emperor?
The Emperor nodded and beckoned to Gao Ping. The eunuch Gao then brought out a jade plate, removed the red cloth covering it, and revealed two thumb-sized night pearls in the plate, their brilliance dazzling and shimmering.
"Palace Lady Seo, come and see, are these the two night pearls that Ashile gave to Lin San?" The Emperor asked with a smile, showing great affection for Palace Lady Seo.