The next day, before dawn, Qin Zhaoyue was forcibly dragged out of her warm bed.

Today is the grand court assembly. Yesterday, the Empress Dowager issued a stern order that she must attend the court.

Suimo and Taoyao served by her side, combing her long hair and tying it into a dignified updo.

In front of the dressing mirror, while discussing hairstyles, Qin Zhaoyue suddenly remembered an old incident.

"What about Granny Liu in the palace? Has it been determined that she was involved in the previous assassination attempt?"

Sui Mo, her jade comb still in her hand, replied softly:

"Xuanji Guard has checked repeatedly and there should be no connection."

However, it was the Shangyi of the Shangyi Bureau who allowed those assassins to infiltrate the Forbidden Garden that day.

As her subordinate, Granny Liu suffered some consequences.

Afterwards, she voluntarily resigned from her position as a lady-in-waiting and requested to leave the palace.

"Is he still in Fengjing?"

After receiving a positive reply from Sui Mo, Qin Zhaoyue pondered for a moment.

"In that case, please be polite and invite them back to your residence."

Remember to be polite and avoid resorting to despicable methods like drugging or threatening others.

Suimo quietly rolled her eyes.

Who came up with this terrible idea? Who was it?!

However, she respectfully replied, "Yes, Your Highness!"

At the beginning of the morning, the palace gates opened with a loud bang, and officials filed in one after another in order.

Qin Zhaoyue stood with her hands tucked in her pockets and her eyes lowered, looking as if she were lost in thought and unapproachable.

However, she was being looked at many more times than usual, with complex scrutiny and even a hint of apprehension.

Although she is no longer in Fengjing, her legend has already spread throughout the city.

There are no real secrets in officialdom. The news that the terrifying power of the Commander of the Xuanji Guard had fallen on her shoulders had already spread like wildfire.

The Xuanji Guard is a force to be reckoned with, yet it has been handed over to such an unreliable princess.

After all, only a very small number of people truly knew Qin Zhaoyue's inner beauty and cunning, and the vast majority of court officials found it difficult to accept.

Some even submitted impeachment memorials, stating bluntly that he was unworthy of his position.

Ironically, those memorials couldn't even cross the threshold of the Fengge Terrace, let alone reach the desk of the regent.

Others might not understand, but how could Pei Xuanyun not know?

The Sixth Princess's abilities are simply terrifying.

In addition, his personal experience of witnessing the emperor's on-the-spot decision-making in the Imperial Study allowed him to truly understand the scene described in the original disaster relief memorial.

So this is how Princess Qin Zhaoqiong was won over.

He may seem carefree and unrestrained on ordinary days, but his true abilities are revealed in times of crisis.

While the other imperial heirs in the palace might only be able to guess, Pei Xuanyun and Meng Guang received a secret report on the ninth day after the Empress fell into a coma, knowing that Her Majesty was out of danger, and were ordered not to spread the news for the time being.

Although the details were not elaborated, from receiving the urgent report of the rebellion in Suzaku South Road to completely quelling the chaos and welcoming back the healthy Emperor, it only took two days, including the round trip!

Such a feat can be summed up in three words: inhuman.

Three more words: Unworthy son.

In Pei Xuanyun's eyes, those impeachments were simply a huge joke.

Qin Zhaoyue strode along the palace road, her mind blank, not thinking about anything, only hoping that the morning court would end soon.

Upon entering the solemn and majestic Phoenix Palace, they met their brothers, sisters, and cousins ​​who were already waiting there.

"Sixth Sister/Sixth Sister!"

Several calls came, and their eyes were filled with barely suppressed curiosity and questions, clearly they had countless things they wanted to ask her.

She simply waved casually as a greeting, then quietly found an inconspicuous spot to stand.

The other imperial heirs couldn't help but feel a little annoyed when they saw her like this.

Although the Empress Dowager had already recovered, she deliberately delayed her appearance for more than a month.

The sixth prince, who had always stayed by his mother's side, never even sent back a secret letter.

Is it really that difficult for the Commander of the Xuanji Guard to deliver a message?

Seeing her now, with the same lazy demeanor as always, the group couldn't help but clench their fists secretly.

The civil and military officials quickly realized that things were different today.

The seat originally placed below the throne for the regent has been removed, and Princess Qin Zhaowan now stands respectfully among the officials below the throne.

This change immediately caused a small commotion, and everyone had the same thought in their minds:

Could it be that His Majesty has fully recovered and is about to return to court today?

The question did not last long.

With a long, drawn-out greeting from the eunuch, Empress Qin Minghuang, dressed in a robe with twelve embroidered patterns and wearing a crown with pearl tassels, slowly walked out from the rear hall and gracefully took her seat on the supreme throne.

Standing to the side, Eunuch Su Quan couldn't suppress the faint smile on his lips.

Even the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes seemed to smooth out, revealing genuine joy.

"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

The civil officials, led by Pei Xuanyun, and the military officials, led by Meng Guang, all knelt down, their shouts of "Long live the Emperor!" echoing throughout the palace.

"All of you, rise."

Qin Zhaoyue glanced up at her mother, the Empress, on the throne and noticed that she was still wearing some makeup.

He concealed that overly astonishing youthful glow and restored his dignified appearance to what was almost the same as before.

It seems that the Empress Mother intends to conceal her advancement to the Divine Martial Realm.

Indeed, if she had possessed such strength when she was attacked, she might have been able to avoid that fatal blow.

It's always good to keep a trump card up your sleeve.

Then, Qin Minghuang began her instruction.

The main content was to commend those in and out of the court for their dedication during the time she was unwell.

She praised the Third Princess Qin Zhaowan for her effective oversight of the country and her fair handling of affairs;

It is certain that the Fourth Princess Qin Zhaoshu and the Fifth Prince Qin Jingzhan are devoted to assisting each other and are of one mind with the brothers;

The text praises Princess Qin Zhaoyue for her outstanding achievements and stability both internally and externally during her tenure as Commander of the Xuanji Guard.

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