Since we're already here, we'll definitely be invited to stay for dinner.

After finishing his meal and exchanging pleasantries, Shang Changge left. Aside from the minor incident with his uncle, the trip was pretty perfect.

At the entrance of the Prime Minister's residence,

Murong Yu was very good at interpersonal relationships. Although she was his granddaughter, there was a distinction between them, and he personally led his entire family to see her off.

now,

The old man stroked his white beard, watching the grand procession of the princess depart into the distance, his smile and words carrying a profound meaning:

"She is indeed Shang Yuan's daughter, of royal blood."

Murong Huai seemed to be thinking about something, and then said, "Father means that Changge is indeed the daughter of the late Emperor and my sister?"

Murong Yu turned around with his hands behind his back, leading the whole family into the mansion as he walked and spoke:

"It can't be faked, it can't be faked. Just because Changge just confronted you in front of all of us, she is Changge, it can't be faked."

Just think about that arrogant, condescending attitude, that quick temper that turns on you so easily—isn't that just like my granddaughter?

Murong Huai thought about it and realized it was true. He smiled and then shook his head helplessly, sighing, "I may have grown up, but my nature is hard to change."

Murong Yu, however, did not think so. He did not believe that a stupid person could suddenly become smart.

If people can become wise after experiencing a great upheaval, then what need is there for schools or teachers?

"It's not growing up, it's clearly pretending to be weak to take advantage of others."

The old man muttered something, not very loudly, and it was unclear whether he was talking to himself or speaking to the few people nearby.

The old man is very good at dealing with people; now that his grandson has ascended the throne, he has his own judgment.

He planned to resign from his post and retire to his home once his grandson had secured the throne.

Firstly, he is getting old, and new talents emerge in every generation, replacing the old. Opportunities should be left to the young.

Secondly, the grandson is now the emperor, unlike when he was still the crown prince.

If he continues to stay in the court and is unwilling to relinquish power, it won't be long before he becomes the one the emperor finds an eyesore.

From ancient times to the present,

Emperors hoped to see a court where civil and military officials checked and balanced each other, rather than a powerful minister in charge.

My grandson is different from that brat Shang Yuan; he has always respected this old man.

Then this old man can't be ungrateful, otherwise it would be his fault.

The Murong family is currently at the height of its power, and it's time for them to retreat gracefully and protect themselves. If they continue to be greedy, they will face an abyss ahead.

After the New Year, the turbulent court officially began to stabilize.

Shang Changze learned the art of rulership very well from childhood to university, and he used it very effectively.

Since the death of Emperor Mingde, state affairs have been handled in an orderly manner, leaving no room for criticism from civil and military officials.

Furthermore, with both Chancellor Murong Yu and General Xiao Ji following the new emperor's lead, it would be difficult for the court to be unstable.

"Court adjourned!"

"Respectfully bidding farewell to Your Majesty, long live the Emperor!"

Another morning court session ended, and after the emperor left, the civil and military officials walked alone or in twos and threes toward the direction of leaving the palace.

When people travel in groups, there's bound to be some whispered discussion—

"To be honest, Lord Feng is truly a master at solving cases. In just a few days, he's already brought those people to justice..."

“Those people were all the late emperor… The late emperor has only been gone for a short time, and the emperor just said to release them and they were released like that…”

"Lord Lin, the Emperor is in charge now... not to mention those people..."

"I share the same view as Lord Hong. Those people were once officials in the court, just like us."

If one day it were us… Therefore, His Majesty's decision is a good thing for us ministers.”

"That's exactly right. A while ago, the Emperor purged the Third Prince's old faction, killing so many people."

I once suspected that His Majesty's magnanimity when he was still the Crown Prince was all an act, but now it seems that His Majesty's magnanimity is genuine, as is his decisiveness in dealing with people.

"I believe His Majesty's approach is excellent. A ruler who is too benevolent and combines both firmness and leniency is not necessarily a wise ruler..."