Empress Ashina's expression was very unpleasant.
There are two reasons:
First, she was actually mocked by the arrogant, domineering, and brainless Yongchang.
In Yongchang's eyes, Ashina was probably just a fool!
Secondly, although Yongchang's words were harsh, they were damnably true.
Helian Jue's promotion of Consort Xiao was perhaps not out of any familial affection, but purely out of mutual exploitation.
He used Consort Xiao to keep his adoptive mother in check.
Fine, this is the child I raised with all my heart, the child I planned and planned for with all my might, and this is how I get him!
Empress Ashina grew angrier the more she thought about it, and felt a deep sorrow at being betrayed and let down.
But she was, after all, an empress who had been in power for over twenty years.
She may not be as skilled in palace intrigue as Consort Xiao, but she is not an ignorant or foolish woman.
Empress Ashina caught a glimpse of Yongchang, who was still laughing out loud, out of the corner of her eye, and instantly calmed down.
"Yes, elder sister, you're right! I was indeed too hasty!"
You shouldn't have been in such a hurry.
She and Ah Xi had been separated for three years, and they had grown distant from each other.
Ah Xi has just returned, and everything still needs to be dealt with.
She should wait until the overall situation is more stable before making any further plans!
Sigh, we've waited three years already, why couldn't we wait a little longer?
It's all because she was too greedy, always wanting the Ashina clan to produce another empress.
So, before Helian Jue could issue the decree to appoint the empress, he suggested that Helian Jue form a marriage alliance with the Turks.
But she forgot that haste makes waste!
Being too hasty is likely to provoke Helian Jue's rebellious mentality.
Raising a child like this is like raising a puppy. You should indulge him when you should, but when it's time for him to learn a lesson, you should let him suffer a bit!
Furthermore, if Empress Ashina were to act rashly before fully understanding Helian Jue's true intentions, she risked falling into a passive position.
Elevating Lady Xiao to the title of Empress Dowager was probably Helian Jue's warning to her!
good!
No wonder I raised this child!
Since that's how you are, then your mother will also give you a great gift!
Queen Ashina felt that, as a good mother, she needed to teach her disobedient son a lesson with bloody facts—son, this world is not as simple as you imagine!
To become a great ruler, to be the only one who reigns supreme, is not something that can be achieved by simply uttering a few harsh words!
...
"Your Majesty, the Imperial Observatory has selected three auspicious days for your perusal!"
A eunuch walked in, carrying a memorial to the emperor.
He knelt before Helian Jue and respectfully reported.
saint?
Helian Jue was not able to react for a moment.
This title was invented by the late Emperor Helian Gui to honor himself as emperor.
His desire to become a sage ruler for all time couldn't be more obvious.
Helian Gui died, but the title of "Sage," which was used as a substitute for emperor, was retained.
Helian Jue became known as a "saint" in the eyes of the world.
It sounds a bit novel, but it's very pleasant to the ear!
Helian Jue said he liked it very much.
"Okay! Bring it here."
Helian Jue responded and gestured for the eunuch to bring the items up.
Logically speaking, a new emperor brings a new court.
The eunuchs serving the emperor would also be replaced as the emperor changed.
For example, the late emperor's trusted eunuchs were basically all controlled by Empress Ashina.
Once the late emperor's coffin is placed in the imperial mausoleum, Empress Ashina will send the eunuchs to keep vigil for him.
As for Helian Jue, now that he has become the new emperor, he should promote his trusted eunuchs to serve him closely.
But when Helian Jue left the capital, he only had two eunuchs by his side—Duofu and Duoshou.
Of the two eunuchs, Helian Jue gave one to Xie Yuan.
He only kept Duofu by his side to serve him.
Last year, Helian Jue established the Embroidered Uniform Guard and wanted his trusted confidants to oversee it.
Helian Jue's most trusted subordinates include Helian Chen, Duofu, and his many shadow guards.
Helian Chen was a general who led troops into battle, so naturally he couldn't be a spy.
The original members of the Embroidered Uniform Guard were mostly shadow guards.
Having shadow guards supervise other shadow guards is not an effective way to prevent problems.
Therefore, Duofu became the best candidate.
On the surface, Helian Jue's return to the capital this time was accompanied only by Helian Chen and the 3,000 Vanguard Battalion.
In secret, however, there was also the Embroidered Uniform Guard led by Duofu.
Those were the people who hid in the crowd and incited the people when the hot air balloon floated over the capital that day.
In addition, they would gather information and provide covert protection.
Duofu has gradually transcended being an ordinary eunuch and has become a capable assistant to Helian Jue.
With Helian Jue's return and ascension to the throne, the Embroidered Uniform Guard will continue to expand, extending its reach to every corner of the capital.
Although it may not be large enough now, Duofu still managed to gather a lot of useful information.
For example, the collusion between various powerful families and the Turks.
For example, Empress Ashina also secretly corresponded with the Turks.
Helian Jue was not a newcomer as Empress Ashina had imagined.
In the capital and in the palace, Helian Jue had eyes and ears.
"...Let's choose the fourth day of the fifth month."
Helian Jue took the memorial while thinking to himself.
I glanced at the three dates above and made a rough estimate—
When the emperor dies, according to custom, his body should be kept in state for forty-nine days.
It's March now, and the nearest date is May 4th.
Helian Jue wanted to resolve the matter as soon as possible, and his beloved imperial father should also be laid to rest soon.
"yes!"
The young eunuch agreed, bowed, and withdrew.
As he watched the young eunuch leave, Helian Jue suddenly realized that although the palace had changed masters, there were still a large number of eunuchs and palace maids.
Even a fool could tell that there were countless spies among these people.
Leaving aside others, just consider Empress Ashina, who ruled the palace for over twenty years.
It was only in the last three years that she began to "fall out of favor." On the surface, she stayed indoors and all the servants around her ran away.
In fact, even in the Tangquan Palace, there were people affiliated with Empress Ashina.
Now, Helian Jue has moved into the palace and become the new master.
The loyalty of those around us cannot be guaranteed.
In this situation, Helian Jue didn't even dare to close his eyes comfortably when he slept.
"There are too many trivial and messy things to deal with, and of all things, A-Yuan isn't here!"
If A-Yuan were here, she would definitely be able to help me handle these matters in the harem.
"I wonder where the people sent to pick up A-Yuan are? When will A-Yuan arrive?"
During these days apart, Helian Jue was fine when he was busy, but whenever he had free time, he would start to miss her terribly.
Especially today, when Empress Ashina mentioned "marriage alliance," he missed his wife, who was far away in Lingnan, even more.
Oh, right, there are also the four little ones, and that little Xie Zhen.
These people are his family.
These people in the palace are merely relatives in name only, whether they are related to him by blood or not!
Helian Jue stood up, strolled outside the hall, and gazed intently in the direction of Lingnan.
The person I longed for had not yet arrived, but an uninvited guest arrived first.
"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! A large number of Turkic cavalry have been discovered less than a hundred miles from the capital..."
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