The imagined erotic scene did not happen, because Yan Miaoling knew that after she revealed all her secrets and stated that she would only marry but not give birth, Chi Ao would definitely hesitate.
Because he is not a person now, he is the master of a country.
...
The imperial study looked much the same as any other day. A man and a woman sat on either side, attending to the government affairs at hand. The morning light streamed in, tinting the air golden. The two exchanged few words, the only sounds being the rustle of papers and ink...
It seems that life is peaceful and tranquil.
But the man's heart was not at peace.
How could someone do this? Just last night, it was forgotten the next day. It was still the same as before. Clear distinctions, business as usual.
Yan Miaoling knew Feng Peiyi was looking at her, but she was in no mood to pay attention.
I don’t know why.
The awkward atmosphere didn't last long. The long-planned drama began. The chief eunuch outside the door came in a panic and reported, "Princess, His Majesty...something bad has happened."
Feng Peiyi's hands froze. This day had finally come.
He looked at the figure that hurried out and gave instructions to the dark ones, "Tell them that the Feng family has decided to support the eldest princess to take the throne. Anyone who has objections is an enemy of the Feng family!"
...
Emperor Ze was critically ill, and the entire Qianqing Palace, the imperial residence, was shrouded in a sense of sorrow. This also filled Yan Miaoling, who knelt in the main hall with all the civil and military officials, with a sense of dread. Planning was one thing, but truly ascending to a high position, becoming the ruler of a nation, was no joke.
The plethora of responsibilities and involuntary obligations, though still unfulfilled, were already suffocating her. It was like a white-collar worker suddenly becoming the CEO of a major corporation. No wonder she'd lost the desire for romance in the imperial study. There was still much to learn and do, and perhaps even the inevitable bloodshed.
Behind the shadowy gauze curtain, Emperor Ze said weakly, "Announce the decree!"
The eunuch who was close to the bed stood up at the right time and read the imperial edict aloud to the civil and military officials who came to receive the last words. "I have been on the throne for nearly three years, and the internal and external troubles have not been peaceful. Fortunately, thanks to the blessings of our ancestors and the efforts of all officials to assist, we have been able to turn danger into safety, put an end to the chaos and comfort the people, and bring peace to the world. Unfortunately, I am not blessed enough, and it is a great regret that I cannot work with you for a long time. After my death, my dear ministers, there is no need to mourn and grieve. You must know that fate has been determined long ago, and it is difficult to defy human power. Now, considering that my young son is still young and does not understand human affairs, I will do my best to help you. "It is difficult to advocate this. My brothers and uncles have all died and fallen. The true way of life is to make the world a common good, selecting the virtuous and capable. Therefore, I wish to emulate Yao, Shun, and Yu, choosing the best to succeed me. I gaze upon the heavens and observe the hearts of the people, and I deeply feel that the eldest princess, Yan Miaoling, possesses both talent and virtue, and is benevolent and virtuous, like an immortal incarnate. She is capable of shouldering this great responsibility, stabilizing the country and ensuring its people's safety for generations to come. Therefore, I abdicate. The abdication ceremony will be held in seven days. I hope that you will assist me wholeheartedly and avoid causing any disturbance..."
Emperor Ze’s imperial edict was quite long, but it meant one thing: he wanted to abdicate the throne to Yan Miaoling.
Although the officials had long suspected this outcome, when the day finally came, many still refused to obey the arrangement. With Emperor Ze still around, they dared not do anything, and could only make small moves in private.
Civil officials would gather in small groups in secret rooms, attempting to resign and cause unrest; military generals were more direct, immediately causing mutinies in various armies, such as the Five Army Camp, the Three Thousand Army Camp, and the God-level Camp outside the capital...
There were even people who secretly contacted the commander of the Imperial Guards, Ye Xiao, and the head of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Si Youhong, in an attempt to join forces in a rebellion and plot to assassinate Yan Miaoling.
The Emperor and Empress were unaware of this for the time being and dismissed all the servants. The bedroom was deserted, and Emperor Ze smiled helplessly, "Ling'er, when will I die..." Although there was still a day left, he said it with great difficulty.
It is rare that someone is said to be critically ill but still alive after six days.
Shen Aoshan glared at him, "You're lying there with no one watching you, why are you in such a hurry?"
Zedi, “…” I’m about to grow hair.
Ever since Zedi recovered from his illness, he really wanted to rush to the woods and have a good run. He didn't want to stay in this palace cage for another day.
Pinching hands and acting coquettishly with Shen Aoshan.
The flirting and eagerness to retire between the two made Yan Miaoling feel that the throne was a hot potato.
But what could she do? The ceremony was already prepared. As soon as the bells and drums sounded tomorrow, she would completely take over. And it would inevitably be a bloody sacrifice, so peace would ultimately be impossible.
Sure enough, when she rushed from the Qianqing Palace to the Taihe Hall, people kept coming to report.
"My princess, something bad has happened! The Fifth Army has rebelled!"
"My princess, something bad has happened! There's been a rebellion in the Three Thousand Buildings!"
"My princess, something bad has happened! The Divine Machinery Company has rebelled!"
At this moment, a group of people suddenly rushed up and surrounded Yan Miaoling. "Princess, please stay!"
It was a familiar mid-level leader of the Imperial Guard. At this critical moment, he arrived menacingly, accompanied by over a hundred subordinates. Clearly harboring ill intentions, he issued an order as soon as he approached. "Brothers, I suspect the Emperor has been controlled by this evil woman, forcing him to write a decree of abdication. Today, we must purge the court of corrupt officials and restore order. Come, execute this evil woman right here!"
Before Yan Miaoling could say anything, another group of imperial guards arrived, led by none other than Commander Ye Xiao. Born into the martial arts world, even though he wore silver armor that made him look mighty and domineering, he couldn't hide the bloodlust and rogue look on his face. "Hmph, let's see who dares!"
The leader of the Imperial Guards in front of him narrowed his eyes when he saw this. "Ah? Commander, what do you mean by this? Didn't you promise to support us?"
"Haha, support~! Of course I support! I'm here~" Night Owl said sarcastically, and then gestured to the subordinate behind him. The subordinate untied the bundle in his hand, and a bloody head rolled to the ground, rolling all the way to the feet of the Royal Guard leader, "Ah!!"
He was very scared.
After recognizing the person, he looked up in disbelief, "Ye Xiao, you...you guys!!" He pointed at Ye Xiao and Yan Miaoling, "So you two have been in cahoots for a long time, so you already knew about the prince..."
The head belonged to none other than the former crown prince, the puppet emperor who had been in power for a month.
Last time, Yan Miaoling threatened him to give up the throne to the Sixth Prince. She wanted to reduce the killing and spare his life, so she allowed him to retire to the mountains with his favorite concubine.
Who would have thought that this seemingly brainless guy was actually a restless person. He was secretly contacting his old subordinates in the Imperial Guards, intending to bite Yan Miaoling at the critical moment.
Unfortunately, this little trick had long been discovered by Night Owl, who used his trick against him. Now his head and body were separated and he was completely gone. The reason he was kept alive until now was to remove all the thorns in the Royal Guards.
Yan Miaoling closed her eyes, and from today on, she had completely embarked on a path of no return. She ordered, "All of them will be executed, not a single one will be spared!"
"ah!!"
"Well!"
“Ding-dong-dong…”
Accompanied by painful groans and the clash of weapons, these more than one hundred rebels dyed the bricks and stones in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony red with their blood...
It also allowed some people who were ready to make trouble to have a better understanding of the princess besides her benevolence and love for the people.
It wouldn't be so cruel if it wasn't for women. When women are cruel, they are no less cruel than men.
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