puff.
Enraged, Xiang Gan coughed up blood and shouted, "Slander! I refuse to accept this! Heaven and earth bear witness to my heart!!"
The scene was completely silent.
Finally, Xiao Zhixing carved out the memorial tablet of Zhao Yunqi's father, Zhao Wuji, the Duke of Dingguo of the Yin Dynasty.
Everyone fell silent.
Zhao Wuji was not granted the title of Emperor Emeritus by Zhao Yunqi; he is still the former Duke of Yin Dingguo.
The only emperor of the Great Sheng Dynasty was Xiao Yuzhen! — If Zhao Yunqi dares to elevate Zhao Wuji to the position of Emperor Emeritus, he is no different from a traitor, disloyal and unfilial!
At this moment, Zhao Wuji's memorial tablet was placed in front of the various Yin Dynasty emperors, which was inexplicably ironic.
The guards brought over a long table, and Ji Bai and the others hurriedly and respectfully placed the memorial tablets on it before retreating, their brows covered in sweat.
Xiao Zhixing stood up, walked step by step to Xiang Gan, and personally snatched Xiao Yuzhen's memorial tablet from him, staring coldly at him, "You use the late emperor's memorial tablet to interrogate me, is that fair to his spirit?"
Why did Xiao Yuzhen abdicate? Why did he issue a deathbed order forbidding his ministers from causing any unrest?
Isn't it all so that the people of the world can be spared the suffering of war?
Zhao Yunqi and the entire court dared not disrupt any balance, dared not cause trouble privately, and dared not openly criticize.
They maintained the peace and prosperity of Dasheng with great care and confusion.
It's because they all know that with the four barbarian tribes dominating the country, once Dasheng is thrown into internal strife, the iron cavalry of these foreign tribes will surely wreak havoc on the Central Plains.
They all understood how selfless and noble Xiao Yuzhen's arrangement was.
Faced with matters of national importance, no matter how much resentment, frustration, pent-up anger, and unwillingness they felt, they chose to endure it.
This is also why she did not antagonize but only ignored the former officials of the court.
Isn't this indifference actually protecting them?
Xiang Gan only saw that she was seizing power and increasing troops in the north, and was doing things like becoming a king and dominating the country, but he did not see that the Great Sheng was in danger of collapsing at any time.
Did Zhao Yunqi and the court officials not know that her various arrangements were overstepping their bounds?
They know, and they can see.
But they won't make it public.
This was both to save face for the emperor and the court, and to use her to protect the northern lands.
When the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact; they all hoped that the north would not be lost.
They are also fulfilling Xiao Yuzhen's last wishes.
Holding Xiao Yuzhen's memorial tablet, Xiao Zhixing looked down at Xiang Gan, whose face was deathly pale, and said, "You, a minister who disobeyed the late emperor's last wishes, are not worthy of loyalty!"
puff!
Xiang Gan was once again splattered with blood, his face ashen as paper, and he collapsed.
Killing someone is like destroying their spirit; this was a fatal blow to Xiang Gan, who considered himself a loyal minister.
Xiao Zhixing turned around and placed Xiao Yuzhen's memorial tablet on the long table as well.
She bowed and clasped her hands, and loudly swore, "Xiao Zhixing respectfully informs all my ancestors that for the sake of the people, I will never raise an army without permission. My heart is as clear as the sun and moon. If I violate this oath, may I be struck by lightning, and may I abolish all my achievements and erase my own surname!"
Everyone couldn't help but kneel down with a clatter, as if in unison beseeching their ancestors, "Please believe in Prince Yuansheng!"
Zhao Yunqi, Emperor System, did you hear me?
I will not rebel voluntarily, but if pushed too far, I will not surrender without resistance.
At this time, you all have to swallow your pride and endure this for the sake of the Great Sheng!
She gazed at Shengjing, wondering if the rebel general she had given them was satisfied.
[Yellow bullet comment: Long live the Prince! We believe in you!]
[Yellow comment: After this, no one dared to accuse the prince of plotting a rebellion!]
[Red comment: Does the prince really not want to rebel?]
[Yellow comment: So what if I want to? But I absolutely cannot do it. The greater good isn't on my side; I might end up being infamous for eternity.]
[Green comment: That's right, as long as Zha Zha Qi doesn't force her to rebel, she can't rebel. Both sides understand this balance. With external enemies eyeing them covetously, neither side can or wants to be the villain for all time!]
A few days later, the news reached Shengjing and spread throughout the land.
Strangely, no one in Shengjing dared to speak of this matter, and what people discussed in private was unknown.
The emperor, as the son-in-law of the princess, became the successor to his father-in-law. The princess's first wife "died," and Xiao Zhixing, who was suspected to be their daughter, returned to the capital and rose to power, seemingly challenging the emperor, her biological father.
Sigh, it's a mess anyway, they get a headache just thinking about it, they can't think about it, they can't think about it.
The Emperor System asked Zhao Yunqi, "Did you arrange this?"
Zhao Yunqi said calmly, "Yes, I need some reassurance, and don't you need it too?"
The Emperor System remained silent, offering no rebuttal.
Xiao Zhixing would not dare to break the oath he made publicly; otherwise, he would lose the trust of the world and how could he achieve great things?
They were naturally worried as she expanded wildly in the north, but now they could only choose to trust her.
They had no choice but to believe her, even though they felt helpless and frustrated.
The word "patience" is like a knife above the heart; even if the heart is bleeding, it must be written stroke by stroke.
They were also mentally prepared for the future Crown Prince to clash with Xiao Zhixing, and only hoped that the person they had chosen would not be so incompetent.
Zhao Yunqi said in a heavy tone, "I have received news that there is unrest in the Southern Barbarian lands..."
If war breaks out over there as well, Dasheng will truly be surrounded by enemies on all sides and be in grave danger.
The Emperor System's tone was stiff. "Didn't I tell you about the host of that subsystem over there?"
Zhao Yunqi shook his head. "It's no use. You've only fueled his ambition. Doesn't he want a bite of this fat meat, Dasheng?"
It's almost as if it explicitly stated that it personally created a formidable rival for Dasheng, resulting in Dasheng now being surrounded by enemies and unable to find peace.
If the Emperor System had a physical form, it would surely be so enraged by his words that it would vomit blood and die.
Returning to the present, Xiao Zhixing ordered the memorial tablet to be brought into the yamen, and also ordered Xiang Gan to be sent back safely, determined to witness whether she would actually become a rebel.
Then he pointed to the magistrate of Beixiong County and appointed him as the temporary magistrate.
The other old men were sent back by her people. With her verdict, they would be subjected to criticism and condemnation from their relatives, friends, and neighbors, and their lives would not be easy.
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