Wang Yu, Zheng Xian, and the others felt they had already "endured humiliation and carried heavy burdens," but they never expected that there would be someone in their ranks who was almost "shameless."
"Your Majesty and Your Majesty, I, Helian Huang, congratulate you on your triumphant return!"
The fourth prince was positioned at the very front of the imperial clan.
He was the first to step forward, clasped his hands together, and bowed deeply.
As subjects, it is only natural to congratulate the emperor on his triumphant return.
However, the Fourth Prince actually compared Xie Yuan to Helian Jue, and when he mentioned the word "Empress," he did so without the slightest reluctance.
His eyes were clear, showing his deep respect for Empress Xie.
This, this—
Isn't that a bit too obsequious?
Oh, seeing Helian Jue pulling Xie Yuan to sit at the same table, he quickly honored the Empress and the Emperor equally.
He showed absolutely no regard for the pride of royalty or the dignity of a man.
What a treacherous minister!
Fourth Prince: ...Pah! What do you know!
The couple Helian Jue and Xie Yuan, Helian Jue only appears to be ruthless on the surface. If you offend him, you still have a glimmer of hope (you can ask the Empress for help).
But if you offend Xie Yuan, well, even without Empress Xie personally taking action, that evil dragon beside her can swallow you whole.
There is absolutely no chance of escape!
This isn't called shamelessness; this is called being a wise person who knows when to yield!
Sure enough, before Xie Yuan could react to the Fourth Prince's attitude, Helian Jue laughed first.
"Si Lang, you're very good!"
After two months of recuperation, Helian Jue has recovered about 70-80% of his original condition.
At least he was no longer pale and thin; his face had regained its color.
He was just a little tired.
Come to think of it, although the imperial carriage is more restrictive than a regular carriage, it is still on the road.
The conditions were far inferior to those in the capital or the palace.
Helian Jue will probably need to return to the palace and recuperate properly before he can fully recover.
His physical condition wasn't at its best, but he was in a good mood.
He Lianjue was especially pleased to see that even a fool like the fourth brother knew how to "recognize the situation".
"The Empress has already told me everything that has happened in the capital."
"I am very satisfied with what the Fourth Prince and Lady Xu have done!"
"Si Lang, you and your husband have indeed lived up to the Empress's expectations!"
For the Fourth Prince to be praised in public by Helian Jue was an extremely rare honor for him.
The key point is that I didn't choose the wrong path, nor did I do anything wrong!
Haha, the Prince of Yong's mansion has completely latched onto the Emperor and Empress's two thick and strong golden thighs!
"I dare not! I was merely fulfilling my duty!"
The fourth prince spoke modestly, but his smile was practically reaching his ears.
"It is my greatest honor to serve the Sage and the Empress!"
The fourth prince has indeed made progress; he even knows how to pat the "dragon's buttocks" now.
People around him cast disdainful glances: Bah! Sycophant!
The Fourth Prince didn't care at all: ...I know you're just envious and jealous!
...
The emperor did not fall seriously ill or into a coma (at least he returned unharmed), and the empress did not commit suicide for love.
The Emperor and Empress, this supreme couple, returned in triumph with great fanfare.
The only thing that has changed is the turmoil that just happened in the capital.
The Yellow Sect has been destroyed!
The Cui family is surrounded and awaits divine judgment!
There were also several smaller families, or branches of powerful clans, who lived in constant fear and trepidation.
After the emperor and empress returned to the capital, they did not take immediate action.
From the palace to the capital, all was peaceful.
Wang, Zheng, and other senior figures in the council knew that this was merely the calm before the storm.
However, they did not know what the real storm was yet to come.
"No matter what, we must give Cui Jiabo a chance to survive."
"Yes! It was one thing for small families in the past, but this time it's the Cui family!"
A prestigious first-class family indeed.
If even the Cui family has been dealt with by the Sage, then how far behind are the other first-class aristocratic families?
This is not just a matter for the Cui family, but for the entire aristocratic family.
"Punishment does not apply to high-ranking officials, and etiquette does not apply to commoners"—this is the rule, and it cannot be broken!
The Cui family must not fall; they must not set a bad precedent!
The bigwigs secretly discussed and coordinated their plans, and all preparations were made.
Three days later, on the first day of the eleventh month, is the day of the grand court assembly.
At dawn, before daybreak, officials qualified to attend court began their journey toward the palace.
As the first rays of sunlight appeared on the horizon, the officials began to enter the main hall.
Officials were arranged neatly according to their civil or military status, rank, and social standing.
Among the large group of men, there were more than a dozen female officials.
Bigwigs like Wang and Zheng: Although it's an eyesore, after watching it for a few months, we've gotten used to it!
Alas, I can only hope that with the return of the emperor, the empress's duty of "regency" can also be relieved.
The Empress has withdrawn from the court, and it's time for her female officials to leave as well.
In this way, the imperial court can regain its former majesty and solemnity.
Instead of being like it is now, all mixed up and without any rules!
Just as the court officials were looking at the female attendants with secret dissatisfaction, the eunuchs' announcements rang out from outside the hall—
"The Sage has arrived!"
"Her Majesty has arrived!"
A sage has arrived!
Upon hearing the familiar voice, everyone composed themselves and stood up straight.
But then, they realized something was wrong—
etc!
I think I also heard the words "Your Majesty".
Did I mishear, or did the eunuchs shout the wrong thing?
They mistakenly called the saint "Empress"?
That shouldn't be the case. How could such a basic mistake happen in the palace?
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