Ling Xun also knelt down and said, "Your subject objects!"
His objection immediately ignited the enthusiasm of a group of familiar young officials, who echoed his sentiments.
Many opportunists also agreed, arguing that:
"The capable shall occupy the position."
"The deposed crown prince is wicked and must never inherit the throne."
"The seventh prince is too young and unfit for such a great responsibility."
"The Empress is virtuous and kind, possesses great talent and ambition, and her benevolence extends throughout the land."
...
Xie Anfeng was filled with worry, feeling isolated and helpless, and powerless to do anything about it.
Those in favor and those against were in a chaotic mess, like a marketplace in the imperial court.
After court, Empress Xie summoned Ling Xun to the Imperial Study and said, "Minister of Personnel Zhang has been imprisoned for disobeying orders, and the position of Minister of Personnel is vacant. Are you interested, Minister Ling?"
Everyone would want that, okay!
However—"Your Majesty, I am young and still need experience. Thank you for your kindness!"
"Your Majesty?" Empress Xie asked coldly, "Does Lord Ling look down on women?"
"No, I have never looked down on women."
"Then why do you oppose my ruling as regent?"
"The Empress's regency is illegitimate and lacks legitimacy. His Majesty still has two princes and five grandsons (four Prince Qi and one Crown Prince)..."
"How dare you presume to discuss the selection of an heir apparent?"
"Your subject dares not!"
"Ling Xun, what if I told you that my decision to rule from behind the curtain was Zhao Zhao's own will?"
Ling Xun did not look up, and said seriously, "The Grand Secretary's wife will not approve of Her Majesty ruling from behind the curtain."
What if she said it herself?
"She won't tell."
"Lord Ling, I was appointed by Heaven to save Da Gan from disaster. Even if I become emperor, how many years can I reign?"
Empress Xie said calmly, "Once the country is stable, I will pass the throne to Zhaozhao. Her wisdom surpasses that of the deposed Crown Prince Zhou Jingrui a thousand times."
So, do you still object?
Ling Xun remained silent for a long time.
Will Xie Zhaozhao one day sit on the dragon throne and rule the world?
"If you support me, I will appoint you as Minister of Personnel. In addition, I want to appoint a young Grand Secretary for Zhaozhao."
Empress Xie chuckled and said, "Go back and think about it carefully!"
Watching him turn and leave, Empress Xie added, "I heard you had a great time at Huiyue Manor? That manor is nice... Zhaozhao is quite capable!"
Ling Xun felt as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over his head.
Does Huiyue Manor belong to Xie Zhaozhao?
Ling Xun felt a sharp pain in his chest, and suddenly the bright moon was shrouded in dust!
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