Yan Qingqing really showed off in front of everyone.
It's not that she's too strong, it's that what King Andu used to show off is too weak.
How could she not recognize this wine? She had brewed quite a lot of it herself back then.
She brought some of it to the capital, and the rest is still sealed away in her hometown.
After finishing her wine, Yan Qingqing put the glass cup back and commented, "This wine tastes sour and astringent, and the aroma has faded considerably. It must have spoiled because it's been stored for too long and the seal wasn't good."
Sigh, I wonder if drinking it will cause diarrhea. The things that the people of Beiliang treasure are truly extraordinary.
"My wife brews a new batch of this wine every year; my servants are all tired of drinking it."
The emperor wanted to say a few more words of praise to Yan Qingqing, but he was rendered speechless by her words.
It turns out that he, as emperor, was not as good as a servant in Lady Mingzhao's household.
It seems he should go to Mingzhao Prefecture another day to search carefully; he might find some good stuff.
Upon hearing this, the governor's face darkened further, but at the same time, he also became interested in Yan Qingqing.
This woman is really interesting; she knows everything. If he could use her, he would have no trouble seizing the throne of Northern Liang.
Seeing that the Governor was staring intently at Yan Qingqing, Consort Yu's anger flared even more. In her heart, she cursed Yan Qingqing as a slut and an old vixen.
Yan Qingqing couldn't hear it, so naturally she didn't care.
He then casually sat back down in his seat.
At this moment, Elder Ling spoke up sarcastically, "If Beiliang can't produce anything decent, then don't force it."
My Great Yan doesn't lack these things either.
If you are really too poor, then the gold and silver jewelry we agreed on is unnecessary.
"Northern Liang would be willing to pay our Great Yan three more cities as compensation."
King Andu could no longer hold back and retorted to Lord Ling, "Lord Ling is quite old; aren't you afraid of hurting your back with your words?"
I remember that back on the battlefield, your Ling family didn't gain much advantage against me either.
Lord Ling laughed nonchalantly, "Although I didn't gain any advantage, I didn't disgrace our Great Yan."
The most important thing is that my son got the better deal.
He then burst into laughter.
His son is the Great General Who Guards the Northern Border. After Marshal Huang retires, his son will command 300,000 troops in the Northern Border.
When his son becomes successful, the father naturally feels proud as well.
King Andu didn't want to argue with them about these things; they'd be crying later.
Thinking about this, he suddenly felt better and went to sit down in his seat.
This was followed by the indispensable song and dance performance in the palace.
Just as everyone was enjoying themselves, a sudden change occurred. The performers suddenly drew their soft swords and rushed towards the emperor.
Upon seeing this, Eunuch Xiang shouted, "Quickly, protect the emperor!"
Fortunately, the emperor was protected by the imperial guards, and some of these men were killed before they could even get close to him.
However, at the same time, a group of people wearing armor rushed in from outside.
Leading the group was none other than Prince Ping, Xiao Moyan.
The emperor looked at Xiao Moyan and said coldly, "Prince Ping, what are you trying to do? Are you planning to force me to abdicate and rebel?"
Xiao Moyan laughed and said, "Father, can't you see it? Or is it that your son hasn't made it obvious enough?"
However, I am not here to force the emperor to abdicate or rebel; I am here to purge the court of corrupt officials.
There are treacherous and wicked people around my father, who confuse the public and influence his mind.
"As long as Father Emperor issues an edict to kill them all and then passes the throne to me, I can guarantee Father Emperor's survival and even grant him the title of Retired Emperor."
Upon hearing this, the emperor snorted coldly and said, "Xiao Moyan! Don't even think about it! If you stop now, I might spare your life. But if you remain stubborn, don't blame me for disregarding our father-son relationship."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Moyan burst into laughter until tears streamed down his face. Then, he glared at the emperor and said fiercely, "Father, you still can't see the situation clearly."
I have taken control of the entire palace, including the families of officials in various residences in the capital. I have sent people to arrest them.
If you gentlemen are wise enough to correct your ways in time, you will naturally become my trusted advisors when I become emperor.
If you dare to resist, this day next year will be your death anniversary.
Oh, I almost forgot, if you don't know what's good for you, you might not even have any descendants to perform sacrifices for you.
Xiao Moyan's words were extremely cold-blooded.
It must be said that it has been effective; some fence-sitters in the central government have begun to waver.
Upon seeing this, Lord Yu took the lead and knelt before Xiao Moyan, saying, "Your Highness Prince Ping, as the eldest son, you grew up by the side of the late Empress."
Both in terms of sentiment and reason, you should be the one to inherit the great legacy.
Your Highness, I offer my early congratulations. My Yu family is willing to serve you with utmost loyalty.
Seeing this, Xiao Moyan's lips curled into a smug smile. He then personally helped Lord Yu up and said with a smile, "Lord Yu is very righteous. Rest assured, I will certainly not mistreat the Yu family."
Soon, some of the ministers present also followed the example of Elder Yu and knelt down beside Xiao Moyan.
Of course, a large number of people have not moved.
Xiao Moyan laughed twice, then stretched out his hand and said, "All of you, rise."
Yan Qingqing sat in her seat, watching this scene without moving an inch.
They look like they have a wise ruler and virtuous ministers, but I wonder if they'll still be laughing later.
Meanwhile, within the capital city, two groups of people are being mobilized in large numbers.
A group of garrison troops from the capital city were tasked with dealing with the families of various households who wanted to control them.
A group was dispatched to the palace to rescue the emperor.
Looking at the tightly closed palace gates, the leader smiled contemptuously, then waved his hand, and several people carried out a crossbow.
This was precisely the crossbow bolt that Yan Qingqing had given to Xiao Mochen.
Unexpectedly, before it could be used on the people of Beiliang, it was first used to deal with the internal strife of the Great Yan.
Inside the palace, Xiao Moyan watched the emperor being restrained, and his laughter broke through the nighttime snack.
Consort Yu stood proudly beside Xiao Moyan.
After the two had finished gloating, Xiao Moyan looked at the ministers with knives to their necks and said, "I gave you a chance, but you are stubborn and cannot blame me for this."
"Guards, drag them away and throw them into the imperial prison. I will choose an auspicious day to send them on their way."
Seeing this, Consort Yu stopped her, saying, "Yan'er, if I had to say, you should kill them now, lest things get complicated."
Especially that vile woman Yan Qingqing, who seduces the Emperor at every turn and opposes us, mother and son.
Even if we don't deal with the others, we have to kill this bitch first.
Yan Qingqing knew that Consort Yu disliked her, but she never expected that Consort Yu would hate her so much.
Just as Yan Qingqing was about to retort, several voices rang out simultaneously: "Let's see who dares!"
Yan Qingqing glanced at the source of the sound and immediately smiled gently.
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