No matter how the queen cried out, Dugu Xin ignored her. However, Han Yu couldn't bear it any longer and directly covered her lips with a handkerchief.
"Master, what should we do next?"
Dugu Xin looked at the queen coldly and spoke with a faint smile.
"Empress Qi and the Qi family conspired to usurp the throne and kill the emperor to seize power. This is truly treasonous."
"The entire Qi family is sentenced to death, Qi's title is stripped, and she is banished to the cold palace, where she is forbidden to leave for the rest of her life, and she will not be buried in the imperial mausoleum after her death."
When the queen heard this, she sobbed and cried out, but unfortunately the handkerchief was blocking her voice, so she couldn't say a word.
Dugu Xin looked at the surrendered imperial guards below and then said.
"The leader of the Imperial Guards was rewarded with a promotion of three ranks for his meritorious service in apprehending the rebels. He was granted the title of First-Class Yongchang Marquis, a hereditary title."
"After the other imperial guards are counted, they will be rewarded according to their merits."
After Dugu Xin finished speaking, he slowly left amid the cheers of the crowd.
At the morning court the next day, everyone began to discuss the funeral ceremony of Emperor Yu and the coronation ceremony of Dugu Xin.
The most favored disciple of the Grand Tutor, at the Grand Tutor's suggestion, proposed to establish a queen.
Upon hearing this, the others all agreed, except the Prime Minister, who was a little unhappy.
Seeing this, Dugu Xin did not agree directly, but spoke to the people below.
"The emperor has just passed away, so his funeral should be given top priority."
"As for the coronation ceremony and the empress-crowned ceremony, we will discuss it on a later date."
Everyone had no objection, but after Dugu Xin said this, the prime minister had other ideas in his mind.
Sure enough, after the court session ended, the prime minister asked his wife to send a visiting card requesting an audience with Concubine Xiao Shufei.
However, Concubine Xiao Shu did not see her, but just replied with a faint word.
After the Prime Minister's wife returned home, the Prime Minister couldn't wait to ask about his wife.
"Prime Minister, Concubine Xiao Shu only replied, saying that His Majesty now only has two concubines."
"Whoever gets pregnant first will naturally be the undisputed choice of queen."
"Also, Your Majesty has ascended the throne. Although the previous emperor has passed away, it is extremely important that the royal heir continues."
"It is obviously not enough for His Majesty to have only two concubines by his side. If there is someone who can share His Majesty's worries, then His Majesty will naturally know what is going on."
"The choice of the Crown Princess can be arbitrary, but the choice of the Queen must be carefully considered."
Upon hearing this, the Prime Minister fell into deep thought.
Logically speaking, his daughter was only a concubine, and it would not be easy for her to compete for the position of queen.
But now, Concubine Xiao Shufei's words gave him some ideas.
"Madam, please go back to the palace immediately and send the few adult daughters in the mansion to accompany her."
"Also, prepare some extra money for my daughter, as well as some supplements for her health, so that she can be pregnant with the dragon fetus before the Qi family."
"As for my sisters at home, they said they missed their elder sister and wanted to stay in the palace for a few days. I'm sure Your Majesty would not refuse."
Although the Prime Minister's wife was somewhat reluctant, she had no choice but to compromise for the sake of the family's interests.
At the same time, the same thing was happening in the Taifu Mansion, except that the Taifu did not allow her wife to send another woman into the palace.
First, his daughter once said that Dugu Xin had someone else in his heart.
Secondly, his daughter is now the Crown Princess. If she has no faults, she will naturally become the Queen as long as she becomes pregnant.
He didn't want anyone else to steal his daughter's limelight, even if it was his own daughter.
After Dugu Xin returned to the imperial study, Princess Xinya brought Ye Sheng with her.
"Royal brother, today the Prime Minister's wife and the Grand Tutor's wife both sent people into the palace to see Mother, but Mother stopped them and sent them back."
Princess Xinya relayed Concubine Xiao Shu's words to Dugu Xin without missing a word. After listening, Dugu Xin just smiled coldly.
"I understand. Thank you, Mother Xiao, for your concern."
Princess Xinya also knew something about the affairs between Dugu Xin and Ye Xiaoxiao. Seeing that he had a dull expression, she asked.
"Brother Emperor, do you really still want to choose a concubine?"
Dugu Xin nodded, "Selecting a concubine can quickly stabilize Dayu's situation."
Princess Xinya was a little puzzled, "But you clearly don't love them, if..."
Ye Sheng quietly pulled Princess Xinya, while Dugu Xin smiled bitterly and shook his head.
"It's okay. After ascending the throne, how many people can be like Shangguan Lingyun?"
"Besides, I have already favored two people, so I don't mind favoring a few more."
Princess Xinya suddenly felt a little sad. She wanted to say something else, but Ye Sheng changed the subject.
"Your Majesty, we have been in Dayu for some time. Now that Dayu is under your control, it is time for us to return."
Dugu Xin glanced at Princess Xinya, who seemed a little depressed, and nodded with a faint smile.
"Yes, all good things must come to an end. You've been away for so long, it's time to go back."
"Xinya, after returning to Daxia, get along well with the Fourth Young Master and his family."
"You are happy. I hope you will always be happy. Don't be like me, helpless."
Princess Xinya nodded somewhat uncomfortably, and then said take care to Duguxin.
"Royal brother, please take care of yourself. My sister and Ye Sheng will go and say goodbye to our mother."
Dugu Xin nodded, and then asked someone to take them to Concubine Xiao Shufei's bedroom.
On the way, Princess Xinya looked at Ye Sheng with some confusion.
"Why did you pull me just now?"
Ye Sheng sighed, "He is now the emperor. The emperor has always been ruthless, and this is not an empty statement."
"From the moment he chose to become Emperor Dayu, he was destined to no longer be the Dugu Xin he once was, destined to no longer be able to do what he wanted."
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