Chapter 610 Palace Coup 3
Hua Lingyi nodded with satisfaction, a barely perceptible hint of pride in her eyes.
"Very good, Zhai Yu, you have done well. Now, it is time to let all the civil and military officials know who is the true ruler of the Tianyuan Dynasty."
Tai Chi Hall.
The civil and military officials finally realized that something was wrong. It was time for the emperor to attend court, but he was still not here. The guards originally stationed in the Taiji Hall seemed to be different from before, and the entire Taiji Hall was surrounded.
“Something’s not right…”
"Yes, I'm afraid something has happened. The guards outside all seem different. And have you noticed? When we entered the Taiji Hall, everything seemed normal. But after all the civil and military officials arrived, the number of guards outside the Taiji Hall increased rapidly. Now, the entire Taiji Hall looks like it's been completely surrounded."
Ministers who were attached to Jun Moyong surrounded him.
"Your Highness, what happened?"
"Yes, Your Highness, something is clearly wrong."
Jun Moyong frowned when he heard this.
"Something seems amiss. Please remain calm for a moment. I will go to the Yangxin Palace to see why Father has not yet come to court."
There was also a minister who bowed to Prime Minister Chao Yun.
"Prime Minister, do you know anything? Why are the guards outside suddenly different?"
Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Yun shook his head.
"This Prime Minister doesn't know what's going on either. Let's wait and see what happens. I hope the Emperor is alright."
Prime Minister Yun was talking to a minister.
Jun Moyong walked over and spoke.
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister."
Prime Minister Yun bowed hurriedly.
"His Royal Highness King Yao."
Jun Moyong spoke slowly.
"Something is clearly amiss in the Taiji Palace today. The ministers are all suspicious and panicking, and the Emperor hasn't arrived yet. Why don't we gather a few generals and go to the Yangxin Palace to visit the Emperor?"
Upon hearing this, Prime Minister Yun looked outside the door of Taiji Hall.
"Your Highness, Prince Yao, I'm afraid we can't leave this Taiji Palace now."
The general beside him spoke up when he heard this.
"Civil officials are always afraid of this and that. Your Highness, Prince Yao, I will go with you to the Yangxin Palace. If anyone really wants to harm the emperor, we will naturally do our utmost to protect him."
In addition, military generals also stood up.
"Your Highness, Prince Yao, I will go with you to see what evildoer is causing this trouble."
"Your Highness, Prince Yao, let me be your humble servant and see if things are about to change in the palace today."
Jun Moyong looked at the generals gratefully and nodded.
"Thank you for your hard work, adults. Let's go together."
However, just as they reached the door, dozens of unfamiliar guards armed with weapons rushed in and surrounded the civil and military officials and King Yao's entourage.
"The Emperor has ordered that no one may leave Taiji Hall today."
Jun Moyong shouted angrily, his eyes like torches, trying to intimidate the other party with the majesty of a king.
"How dare you! Whose men are you? How dare you stop me? My father even lets me into the Imperial Study, let alone the Taiji Palace and the Yangxin Palace."
The leading guard sneered but did not back down.
"Your Highness, Prince Yao, this is the Emperor's order. No one is allowed to leave the Taiji Palace without permission. Anyone who violates this order will be killed without mercy."
Jun Moyong had a bad feeling when he heard this.
"Imperial order? Who issued the order? Where is my father now?"
Jun Moyong was extremely anxious, but he remained calm on the surface, trying to get more information from the other party.
The guard spoke arrogantly upon hearing this.
"I am merely following orders. I hope Your Highness will not embarrass us. I know there are many skilled warriors in the Taiji Palace, but there are already thousands of troops outside the Taiji Palace. Please wait here with peace of mind."
Jun Moyong was furious when he heard this.
"Whose orders are you following? Why have I never seen you in this palace?"
Upon hearing this, the guard picked up the big knife in his hand and looked at it with a fierce look in his eyes. He didn't say a word, but the meaning was self-evident.
At this time, Prime Minister Yun stood up, pulled Jun Moyong aside, and spoke in a low voice.
"Your Highness, Prince Yao, a head-on confrontation is probably not a good idea at this moment. We must first calm people's hearts, then try to contact the outside world and find out the truth."
Inside the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Emperor Tianyuan slowly woke up under the acupuncture of Imperial Physician Zhou.
Concubine De knelt anxiously beside the emperor's bed and reached out to hold his hand.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, you are finally awake. Your Majesty has worried me to death."
When Tian Yuan saw Concubine De standing by the bed, he spoke with some doubt.
"Noble Concubine De, why are you here?"
Concubine De hurriedly helped Emperor Tianyuan up and let him lean on her.
"Your Majesty, Chen Qie heard that you were sent back to the Yangxin Palace by Hua Cairen from the Zhongcui Palace in the middle of the night. I was worried about your health and hurried here with my men, only to discover that Hua Cairen had someone take control of the palace. Your Majesty, this act by Hua Cairen is truly treasonous."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Tianyuan's eyes were filled with disbelief. He looked towards the Yangxin Palace and immediately saw Hua Lingyi sitting in the main seat.
At this time, Hua Lingyi was holding a cup of tea and drinking it slowly.
"Your Majesty has awakened. Have you finished your conversation with Noble Concubine De? If so, Your Majesty, you have been overworked and need to rest. I feel that Prince Wu, with his wisdom and military skills, stands out among the many princes and is the most suitable to relieve Your Majesty's worries. Please issue an order to appoint Prince Wu as the crown prince and to regent from today."
Looking at Hua Lingyi's confident look, Emperor Tianyuan was stunned for a moment, then he spoke.
"Hua Lingyi, do you know what you are doing?"
Hua Lingyi smiled and spoke upon hearing this.
"Of course I know what I'm doing. I've waited long enough for this day. Your Majesty, I actually admire you. Xu'er is gone like that. He was your eldest son. Why can't I see you sad and upset?"
Then he stood up and walked slowly in the Taishang Yangxin Palace.
"Indeed, Your Majesty, you are the Supreme Ruler, with three thousand beauties in your harem and countless concubines and daughters-in-law. How could you be so heartbroken over Xu'er alone?"
"However, it doesn't matter whether you are hurt or not now. As Xu'er's mother, I will naturally send those who harmed him to accompany him."
Emperor Tianyuan's chest heaved with anger when he heard this.
"Hua Lingyi, are you planning a rebellion?"
Hua Lingyi walked closer after hearing this.
"How could I rebel? I am simply concerned about your health and overwork, Your Majesty. I have asked Prince Wu to share your worries. Your Majesty, the civil and military officials in the Taiji Palace are anxiously awaiting your orders. Your Majesty, please write the imperial edict as soon as possible."
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