Chapter 512 Finale

The seat above the dragon throne was empty.

Under everyone's expectant gaze, a tall figure slowly walked out from the side passage.

Bei Jingchu, who had already changed into casual clothes, walked to the front and sat upright on the dragon chair.

"The King of Qin is plotting rebellion, and I have no choice but to come to his rescue."

"However, Your Majesty was frightened and bedridden. He was physically exhausted and could no longer attend to government affairs, so he passed the throne to me."

“…”

Before people had time to digest the news, Xu Lanqi lifted his robe and knelt down.

"Your Majesty, I wish you the best of health!"

Even Bei Jingchu's own people were a step behind him and hurriedly knelt down behind him.

The rest of the ministers who did not understand what was going on and those who had originally served the King of Qin but now felt that the situation was hopeless also knelt down one after another.

Soon, only a few people were left standing upright in the court.

Bei Jingchu took a quick look and found that apart from the direct descendants of the aristocratic families, there were the royalists.

Aye also had some confidants, and they were unwilling to believe that the country could change hands overnight without even seeing the emperor.

I think it is to ensure the safety of the emperor.

But Aye had already been imprisoned by her, so how could the usurper give them the opportunity to see the retired emperor?

Today, they have to recognize her throne whether they want to or not!

However... there was a person still standing. He was neither from an aristocratic family nor a royalist, but his face looked somewhat familiar.

A bit like an old friend...

Zhao Yu?

It was him.

He actually managed to get a position where he could attend court, although he was at the very end.

Zhao Yu stood up and fiercely refuted: "The prince said that the King of Qin was plotting treason, where is the evidence?"

"Is it the King of Qin who is committing treason, or is it you who is committing treason?"

A "prince" seemed to slap the person who just shouted "Your Majesty" in the face.

Zhao Yu straightened his back, as if he was a man of integrity, and shouted with great righteousness: "We swear to be loyal to Your Majesty until death, and will not be in cahoots with the corrupt officials and thieves."

"Your Majesty has not come in person to issue the order for the succession. We will never believe your forged imperial edict!"

Bei Jingchu didn't believe that he was really so righteous and noble. He probably feared that he would be punished because of his friendship with Bei Qin after he came to power.

But I should have cleaned it up a long time ago, but I was just too lazy to deal with a little idiot.

She could only curl her lips helplessly and called out, "Someone come."

A group of guards rushed in from outside the hall and quickly surrounded the hall.

One of them stepped forward, grabbed Zhao Yu by the collar, and chopped off his head with a knife, leaving him no strength to resist.

A head was thrown to the ground and the guards rejoined the team.

The neck where the artery was cut was gushing out blood like a fountain, splashing all over the ministers beside Zhao Yu.

The whole hall was filled with the stench of iron, which penetrated into everyone's nostrils irresistibly.

Bei Jingchu asked coldly: "Is there anyone else who wants to disobey the order or die?"

Under such heavy pressure, the Minister of the Chancellery stepped forward and bowed, saying, "It is not that we have any rebellious intentions, but we are really worried about the safety of Your Majesty."

"If I can obtain His Majesty."

Bei Jingchu glanced over and asked, "Does the Minister of the Chancellery suspect that I came to the position illegally?"

On the side, Xu Lanqi pulled at the Shangshu Ling's clothes, trying to pull back this colleague who was seeking his own death.

Zhao Yu's eyes were still staring straight ahead, and the Shangshu Ling seemed to have seen his own end.

but……

"I dare not!"

"I only hope to see your Majesty's personal instructions, otherwise I cannot worship a man who proclaimed himself emperor!"

Bei Jingchu knew that the position she had seized would be criticized by others, which would put her in a situation of heated discussion.

But so what? Those who have doubts can go to Prince Yan for rebuttal.

Since they wouldn't shut up, she had no choice but to make them shut up.

Bei Jingchu was about to start another killing spree when she heard someone trying to stop her not far away.

"shut up!"

Then there was a burst of coughing, which seemed to shake out the chest cavity.

An unexpected person who was supposed to be trapped in the Ganlu Temple came over.

Bei Jingchu panicked for a moment, but she showed no sign of it on her face and she quickly calmed down.

It’s okay, even if Aye is here and says that she is the traitor.

As long as she could keep all the court officials inside the palace, she would still have a chance of winning.

Under Bei Jingchu's vigilant eyes, Bei Heng said to the Minister of the Chancellery: "The new emperor was chosen by me personally, and you... are not allowed to make assumptions."

"I am seriously ill, and because of the rebellion of the King of Qin, my health has been damaged. I am no longer able to manage state affairs. Last night I passed the throne to the Crown Prince and abdicated to become the Emperor Emeritus."

"While on the sickbed, I heard that some people had objections to the new king's succession."

Bei Jingchu was temporarily unable to think about why Aye would help her cover up her lie, help her prove that she was the legitimate new monarch, and help her appease people's hearts and establish her prestige.

Now she had to secure her own position first, so she took the initiative and said, "Minister, if you hadn't disobeyed the emperor's order, the emperor wouldn't have to come to the court despite his illness."

"You have disturbed the emperor's rest. Do you admit your guilt?"

The Minister of the Chancellery immediately kowtowed and pleaded guilty.

This was really unexpected, mainly because the scene looked too much like a mutiny, and he didn't even know that they had discussed it beforehand.

The Shangshu Ling waited for the punishment trembling with fear, but Bei Jingchu did not treat her the same as Zhao Yu, but forgave her and said: "For your loyalty, you will be spared."

"But questioning the imperial edict and refusing to obey the summons is a grave offense for an official."

"You submitted your resignation letter yourself. I approve your resignation and return home."

Hearing that he could still save his life and that he would not be dismissed but would be allowed to resign on his own, he saved his face.

The Minister of the Chancellery hurried to thank him.

The power of the dynasty was now concentrated in the hands of another.

Bei Jingchu felt confused and didn't know how to react to Bei Heng.

Why did he raise her but still be wary of her just because she became powerful?

Why did he push her to the brink of despair, and then prove his legitimacy for her at this moment?

But he had already turned and was about to leave.

Bei Jingchu could only suppress all her emotions and put them aside.

But there was a dull sound.

Someone fell to the ground with a pool of blood under the corner of his mouth.

At that moment, the string broke.

“Aye!!!”

"Call the doctor!!"

......

Bei Jingchu was thinking while sitting in front of the hospital bed.

The emperor observes mourning by replacing months with days.

If he just left like this, no one would remember him after thirty-six days.

Everyone will be immersed in the new atmosphere of the new emperor's ascension to the throne.

When Ren was alive, the whole dynasty revolved around him, but after his death, perhaps only the man on the dragon throne would miss his father.

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