The next morning at court, Yue Zhixiao's faction was still eyeing the court covetously, waiting for an opportunity to act. However, fearing Yue Xiyuan's ruthless methods, they dared not make a sound. But after several days of not seeing the emperor in person at court, people in the court were in a state of panic, and some even proposed to establish a new emperor.

Liu Youlin thought to himself, "Who wouldn't want to sit on the throne? Even Yue Xiyuan probably couldn't help but be tempted. It's just that no one is pushing him from behind." He then stepped forward.

"Your Majesty, I have something to report. A country cannot be without a ruler for a day. His Majesty is ill, and now not only the capital is in turmoil, but the entire country is in a state of panic. I humbly request Your Majesty to reconsider your decision."

These days, Liu Youlin has also noticed that his illegitimate daughter, Liu Xuening, is meticulous and capable of shouldering great responsibilities than the legitimate daughter. She has also developed feelings for the Regent, but unfortunately, she is an illegitimate daughter. If he can take this opportunity to help the Regent become the ruler of the country, he will be a meritorious official. At that time, Liu Ruyan will be made empress and Liu Xuening will be made a noble consort. He will then be the father-in-law of the Yue Kingdom, second only to the emperor.

Before Yue Xiyuan could react, Yue Zhixiao was already burning with rage, wishing he could drag the kneeling Liu Youlin out and behead him right now. At this moment, proposing to establish a new emperor was a losing proposition for him.

"Minister Liu, it is true that a country cannot be without a ruler for a day, but my dignified Yue Kingdom has the current emperor in charge, and my royal brother is only ill and has asked me to act as regent for a few days. Minister Liu, are you trying to put me in an unjust position by proposing to establish a new emperor?"

The oppressive aura emanating from Yue Xiyuan enveloped the entire hall, making his handsome face as cold as ice.

"Your humble servant dares not, Your humble servant speaks presumptuously." Liu Youlin seemed to feel the chill of winter, his legs trembled slightly, and he knelt down on the ground with a thud.

"Since Minister Liu knows he has spoken recklessly, issue the order that Minister Liu be fined half a year's salary and confined to his room for three days to reflect on his mistakes." Yue Xiyuan's voice was sinister and brooked no resistance.

"Your humble servant thanks the Regent." Today, Liu Youlin has truly lost both the big picture and the small details, and he's also quite frightened.

"If you have something to say, please speak; otherwise, the court may adjourn," shouted Eunuch Wang from the side.

"Court adjourned." Seeing that Yue Xiyuan had left, the court officials seemed to release the surrounding air, panting heavily.

Yue Xiyuan first went to Chengqian Palace to see the Emperor, then went to Shou Kang Palace to pay his respects to the Empress Dowager. After having breakfast with the Empress Dowager, he returned to the Imperial Study to handle memorials.

With Jiang Luo by her side, the Empress Dowager seemed to be in a better mood, and she ate her breakfast rather perfunctorily.

"A bunch of useless trash." *Thud*... Yue Zhixiao slammed a teacup on the ground in Yanfu Palace.

"Why is Xiao'er so angry?" Consort Chen closed her eyes to rest, letting Granny Qiu massage her forehead. Her headache had been recurring for days.

"It's all because of those good-for-nothings in the court. They don't even dare to fart in front of Yue Xiyuan." Yue Zhixiao became angrier as he spoke. If he didn't need these people, he would have killed them long ago.

"Is Mother's headache acting up again?"

"This isn't just a relapse, it's never been better at all! Those useless doctors at the Imperial Hospital can't even cure a headache, what use are they! Ouch..." Consort Chen gripped the handkerchief in her hand and slammed it on the table, her head throbbing even more.

"Mother, please don't be angry. Once I ascend the throne, I will cut off their heads to appease you. By the way, Mother, I have received news that Linglong Pavilion will be selling Luo Shenyi's miraculous medicine tomorrow, which is said to cure headaches. I will bid for the medicine tomorrow, and then you will no longer have to suffer from this pain."

"Good, Xiao'er is still the most filial." Consort Chen held Yue Zhixiao's hand and patted it gently.

"Prince Xiao is the most filial son. You will soon become the most honorable Empress Dowager of our Yue Kingdom." Not to mention that Granny Qiu has been with Consort Chen for decades, she knows Consort Chen's thoughts very well.

"Haha...hahaha, good, I'll wait. Xiao'er, is there any news from Yue Yufeng?"

Several days have passed since the Emperor was poisoned, and Consort Chen has tried to visit him many times under the pretext of doing so, but she has been turned away each time.

"I can't even get into Chengqian Palace. Yue Xiyuan has guarded it very tightly, and there's no way to get in. Mother, is Yun Yao's poison really that powerful? The Gu I used on Yue Xiyuan last time didn't harm him at all!" Yue Zhixiao was so angry that he gritted his teeth when he thought about how he hadn't kept Yue Xiyuan in the Southern Territory last time.

"Don't worry, Xiao'er. That woman and her master are trustworthy. An old friend of mine once saved the life of that woman's master. I didn't expect that Su Jingzhan would actually have some skills. Let's wait and see."

"Your subject understands."

"Xiao'er, if we are to achieve great things, there is one person you must be careful of." A beautiful figure flashed through Consort Chen's mind; she hoped she was mistaken.

"Who is the Empress Dowager referring to?" There are not many people who can make the Empress Dowager wary, so this person is probably not to be underestimated. Yue Zhixiao was a little puzzled.

"Yan Cheng's daughter, Yan An, is no ordinary person, having been accepted as a disciple by Venerable Bai Qing. Moreover, Yan An did not accompany Yue Xiyuan on his journey to the Southern Territory, yet the two returned together. I hope I'm mistaken." If Yan An truly cured the Gu poison, then we cannot let our guard down this time.

"Does Mother mean that Yan An cured the poison?" Yue Zhixiao recalled Yan An's graceful and ethereal beauty that day, her piercing eyes beneath her thick eyebrows filled with boundless possessiveness.

Having spent many years in the palace, how could Consort Chen not see through Yue Zhixiao's thoughts? "Has Xiao'er taken a fancy to her?"

"Yes, Your Majesty desires her. With her, the throne will be firmly in my grasp." Yue Zhixiao stared into the distance, his dark pupils revealing a possessiveness that would terrify any ordinary person.

"She's just a woman. It's her good fortune to be favored by my prince, but Xiao'er, you must understand that the position of Empress can only belong to Yuexin."

"Your subject understands." In Yue Zhixiao's eyes, the throne was the most important thing, and men and women were just tools for him to vent his anger.

After finishing his official duties, Yue Xiyuan looked at the darkening sky and sighed, "I still need to get rid of my brother's poison as soon as possible. I spend all day reviewing memorials. How can I spend some time alone with An'an? I wonder how An'an is doing."

Yue Xiyuan got up and left the palace for Zi'an Courtyard. Except for Yan An's room, all the other rooms in Zi'an Courtyard were brightly lit, indicating that Yan An had not come out.

Yue Xiyuan draped a thick coat over his shoulders, then lightly flew onto the rooftop. He found a comfortable spot and lay down on the roof, a place where An Si usually stayed, but Yue Xiyuan had taken it today.

"Even if I can't see you, it's good to stay here with you."

The weather in May wasn't as cool as it had been not long ago, and it was just right now. The only problem was that there were some mosquitoes. Yue Xiyuan was a little more careful, so he wore the insect repellent sachet that Yan An had made for him on his waist, and surprisingly, no mosquitoes bit him.