She also understood that someone like her was not really suited to be an emperor.
But she had no choice; she could only survive by securing this position.
The sudden appearance of Junlin that day gave her this opportunity, and even though he wasn't in the court, he gave her a great sense of security.
The officials below had various expressions: some looked puzzled, some looked indignant, and some lowered their heads in fear.
Those who are filled with fear have only one thought in their minds.
It’s over!
Junlin leaned back in his recliner and said calmly, "There are quite a few unfamiliar faces. I heard you've been urging His Majesty to appoint an empress lately?"
These words elicited various thoughts from the crowd below, especially those with their heads down, who were the most nervous.
Because their urging of Qing Yixue to establish an empress was actually to sever the relationship between Qing Yixue and Junlin.
In their view, Junlin helped Qing Yixue so much because he liked her.
Qing Yixue also showed that she valued Junlin, saying that she would make a decision after Junlin returned when they urged her to.
The intention is self-evident.
But unexpectedly, King's Landing, which had disappeared for several years, has really returned!
Some people fear the emperor's presence, while others are fearless. These are the newcomers who have entered the court in the last year or two.
They were already furious at King's Landing's overstepping boundaries, and upon hearing King's Landing's question, they let out a cold laugh.
Immediately, someone stepped forward and said, "So what if it is? Now our Azure Phoenix Empire is growing stronger day by day, while the Crimson Owl Empire is declining. If we don't establish our power now..."
Whoosh!
Suddenly, a sword flashed, and the speaker was splattered with blood, his head rolling to the ground, chilling all the officials present to the bone.
Jun Lin took the tea from Qing Yixue and said slowly, "White Robe, your sword is too slow."
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