The capital city was unusually turbulent that night. People seemed to have heard some noise and stayed at home, and even the morning market was closed.

In Fengyi Palace, Song Xia frowned slightly, disturbed from her peace. What had happened? Was His Majesty still not satisfied after punishing her and Xiao Jin, and was now going on a rampage?

The palace doors were opened, and she looked at Consort Zhuang and Consort Xian with utter astonishment: "How did you get in? Where are the guards?"

"The guards have all been transferred. Xiao Jin and Xiao Ming said they're going to make their move today."

"Make a move? Make a move on what?" Song Xia was stunned. What had happened that was beyond her control?

Consort Zhuang also looked as if she had just come to her senses: "They said that since His Majesty is not a good emperor, he should abdicate. They said they have already contacted the court officials and will take action at the morning court session later."

"When did they come up with this idea?" Song Xia knew that forcing an emperor to abdicate, even if the princes worked together, was not something that could be done overnight, unless they had planned it all along.

"They said they started preparing two years ago." Consort Li touched her face. She really couldn't keep up with the thinking of young people. How could they be so bold at such a young age?

"Why did this happen out of nowhere..."

"I guess they're afraid that if His Majesty continues like this, the situation in the court will worsen. They all have great ambitions and don't want to waste time on internal strife." Consort Shu looked at the Empress. Not only the princes, but even she wanted to see the outside world! Thinking back on the palace intrigues of the past, she now found them all laughable.

It was the Empress who changed them; it was the Empress who broadened everyone's horizons.

It's laughable that Your Majesty still thinks he's the Son of Heaven and manipulates everyone. As the emperor, he is indeed too narrow-minded and short-sighted. She thinks the princes did the right thing by cutting their losses in time, which is a lesson the Empress once taught them.

Song Xia was filled with emotion. The children had all grown up! They all had the courage to make such decisions!

She thought that in the end she would have to rely on herself to stabilize the court, but she never expected that she would be able to hand over power without her noticing. These children have grown into reliable men!

However, it benefited the emperor. If his sons did it, he would probably be allowed to live a life of luxury. As for her, she might as well just let Master Qingfeng take a pill and be done with it.

But losing power must feel terrible, so this can be considered a form of punishment!

"So, does that mean we can just wait here in the harem?"

"Ming'er only said that we came to inform Your Majesty, that's all."

Song Xia immediately decided to let go completely and had someone bring out mahjong: "Then let's wait. We've got nothing better to do, so let's have some fun."

At this moment, the entire capital is under martial law, and the previous dynasty is also solemn, but here they are extremely leisurely.

Consort Shu also said regretfully, "If I had known, I wouldn't have notified my aunt to return to the capital, so that she wouldn't have to make this trip at her advanced age."

Consort Zhen deftly arranged the mahjong tiles: "With the new emperor's ascension to the throne, the Empress Dowager will become the Grand Empress Dowager, so your trip won't have been in vain."

"Pong!" Consort Zhuang was overjoyed with her hand of cards. "Does that mean we're now Imperial Concubines and Dowager Consorts? Can we leave the palace now?"

Consort Xian didn't hit her, but watched with a smile: "The Empress Dowager has finally returned to the capital, and instead of being filial to her, you only think about going out of the palace to have fun?"

"Why hasn't the Empress Dowager returned for so many years? It's probably because she dislikes the atmosphere in the capital and doesn't want us around."

"That was in the past, but that's not necessarily true now."

The group laughed and joked, while the emperor, who had just dealt with Song Xia and Jiang Jin, intended to display his majesty again today, but unexpectedly saw someone he shouldn't have seen in the court.

"Jiang Jin, who gave you permission to leave the mansion to attend court? Don't think that I really won't depose you."

In contrast to his irritability, Jiang Jin remained calm: "Father, I have come here today to discuss something with you."

"Even if there is something wrong, it is not a reason for you to leave the manor without permission. This is a great act of treason. Guards, drag him away."

But after the outburst, the guards remained silent, and the emperor's expression instantly changed: "What have you done? I am the emperor!"

“Father, since you are so focused on pursuing immortality, you should concentrate on your cultivation. If you can’t be the emperor, then let my elder brother take over!” Jiang Ming said, each word distinct, his voice echoing throughout the court.

Those who knew about their plan were fortunate, but those who hadn't been informed immediately gasped in shock. Were the First Prince and the Second Prince trying to force His Majesty to abdicate? But how could the Second Prince so wholeheartedly support the First Prince?

"How dare you!" The emperor trembled with rage. "Even you support him?"

"As the eldest son of the emperor, my succession is the rightful one, and I should support him."

"But I am not dead yet! How dare you do this? Seize them, seize them all!"

There was still no movement, and the court officials did not dare to utter a sound. Jiang Ming sneered: "Father, you have lost the hearts of the people. This world is not your plaything. People will not let you continue to act recklessly."

"This is my empire! If word gets out of here today, you will be condemned by the whole world."

"No, Father." Jiang Jin said calmly, "In fact, the Xuan Kingdom was not peaceful during the years you were in seclusion. It was because of the Empress Dowager's governance that everything was kept within a minimum range of damage. You tried to play tricks on everyone with the throne, but you don't know that the six of us brothers don't really care who sits on this position."

"You're talking nonsense! You're just making excuses for your treasonous acts today! You've all gone mad! You actually trust a woman more! I am the Emperor, I am recognized by the Immortal Sect. If you dare to disobey me, you will all suffer divine retribution!"

"Father, listen."

"What?"

The ministers also perked up their ears, looking completely bewildered.

Jiang Jin continued, "The fact that no thunderclap fell from the sky means that even Heaven thinks you are not suitable to be the emperor."

The ministers almost burst out laughing. They never expected that the usually composed eldest prince would say such a thing. However, the last time His Majesty wanted to depose the empress, it caused a series of shocking events. It was clear that the eldest prince and the second prince were indeed acting in accordance with the will of Heaven.

Actually, thinking about it, it's really good that the eldest prince succeeded to the throne. At least they don't have to be as apprehensive and hesitant as His Majesty was when he was in power. They just need to do their job.

Moreover, all the princes have agreed to Your Majesty's abdication. Why doesn't Your Majesty abdicate? In any case, the throne will eventually be handed over to the princes anyway. It's going to happen sooner or later, so why make everyone suffer like this?

The emperor was furious, but he was also terrified, because not a single minister had stood up for him until now.

"Aren't you afraid? Today you are forcing me to abdicate, but if you do something wrong one day, they can also force you to abdicate."

Jiang Jin's expression remained unchanged: "If I had done well enough, people wouldn't be like this. Father, not everyone values ​​the throne as much as you do. At least my brothers and I think the outside world is better."