Thinking of this, a certain scene from the original work suddenly came to mind during the New Year's Day celebration.
When Xiao Changqi first ascended the throne, he faced skepticism from the people. He could even execute court officials who opposed him, but he could not kill innocent civilians at will.
However, in order to deter these people, Xiao Changqi still killed several who caused trouble in public as a warning to others.
The man's actions did temporarily quell these dissenting voices, but they also earned him the reputation of a tyrant.
In retrospect, these people's riots were certainly not without reason; someone among them must have instigated them. But the people are not foolish. If Xiao Changqi were a benevolent ruler, they certainly wouldn't have been incited. On the contrary, if Xiao Changqi were a tyrannical ruler who preyed on the people...
Exploiting the people?
Isn't this exactly what she just witnessed?
Therefore, the purpose of the person behind the scenes was not only to ruin Xiao Changqi's reputation, but also to imprint the impression in the hearts of the people that Xiao Changqi was a cruel and bloodthirsty tyrant who did not care about the lives of the people.
This is to ensure that even if Xiao Changqi eventually ascends to the throne, he will inevitably lose the hearts of the people.
After all, water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it...
This person is truly cunning; he had already planned this all along.
"Chirp chirp." Seeing that Steward Li had already walked towards the bustling scene, Yuan Dan quickly patted Xiao Changqi's wrist, urging him to go and take a look as well.
Xiao Changqi could now understand some of the birds' meanings, and said indifferently while stroking the bird's feathers, "It's windy outside. If you get blown away, I won't look for you."
On New Year's Day, he glanced at the calm weather outside and said, "..."
"Chirp chirp." Yuan Dan rolled her eyes at the man in her mind.
You tyrant, you should just be pelted to death with rotten eggs by your own people.
snort.
On New Year's Day, she turned around, leaving only her bird's buttocks for the man to see.
Xiao Changqi: "..."
Looking out of the carriage, and seeing that the situation had temporarily stabilized, Xiao Changqi reached out and poked the little bird: "Don't run around."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Changqi got off the carriage carrying the little bird. The guards quickly stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, you..."
"It's alright." Xiao Changqi waved his hand indifferently, but the hand holding the little bird was patted again.
Looking down, he saw the little bird pointing with its short wingtips toward the place where the trouble had just started, gesturing for him to go over there.
Xiao Changqi criticized the little bird in a tone that was neither too harsh nor too mild: "Mind your own business."
Despite saying that, Xiao Changqi still took Yuandan with him and went over.
Steward Li was reprimanding these brats who were pretending to be servants of the Prince Gan's mansion when he caught a glimpse of Xiao Changqi walking towards them. He quickly bowed and greeted him, "Your Highness."
Xiao Changqi's eyes, devoid of any emotional fluctuation, swept over the kneeling beggars, his cold gaze as indifferent as if he were looking at dead people.
"Take him back for questioning," Xiao Changqi said in a cold, indifferent voice.
"Yes, Your Highness."
When the crowd heard that the man who had just explained to them that he was collecting rent from them was not the steward who worked for the Prince's mansion, but the handsome, aloof, and noble man in front of them, those who reacted quickly immediately knew his identity.
"Greetings, Your Highness." One person knelt down and kowtowed, and the others followed suit.
I've been living in the book since New Year's Day, but I still can't get used to the ancient people's behavior of kneeling before high-ranking officials and nobles.
Fortunately, she is just a bird now, and Xiao Changqi's status means that the only person he can kneel before is the old emperor above.
Xiao Changqi said calmly, "Get up."
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Xiao Changqi was known for his ruthlessness, and the people became as quiet as chickens after he got up. Some of the more timid ones didn't even dare to breathe loudly.
In the midst of this tense atmosphere, a soft "Chirp chirp" suddenly rang out.
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