Tianyu Palace.
On the majestic dragon throne.
The young emperor, who had been away from the palace for a long time, was wearing a majestic black dragon robe with a golden dragon on it. The jade beads hanging from the crown covered his eyebrows and eyes, making it impossible to see his expression, which made the court officials present even more frightened.
Civil and military officials knelt on both sides of the hall.
In the center of the hall.
At the bottom of the nine-step white jade ladder with dragon patterns, the patriarchs and young patriarchs of the ten great families in the northern border, important figures from the Nanfeng Xu family, the Guishan Meng family, and the Jiangnan Feng family were all tied up in front of the court officials.
They enclosed land for hegemony, disregarded people's livelihood, committed treason, plotted to murder the emperor, embezzled gold mines, and killed loyal officials.
One by one, each item was written on the thick memorial book.
The crimes these people committed are too numerous to list.
Xiao Yuqi turned the white jade ring on his thumb.
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Duofu passed down his memorial and asked all the officials present to read it one by one.
Xiao Yuqi was either furious or cowardly.
They are not that scared.
Xiao Yuqi became calmer.
The more uncertain they are, the more uncertain they feel.
Xiao Yuqi waited patiently for everyone to finish reading the text on the memorial.
Just when everyone's psychological defenses were about to collapse.
He finally spoke.
"All those involved have disregarded the law and discipline and are deeply involved in the incident. The main personnel involved in the case will be sentenced to death by being torn apart by a chariot. Their families will be enslaved and exiled 3,000 miles away. All their property will be confiscated. Do you have any objections?"
No one dared to breathe.
In the magnificent palace.
Finally, a big knife was hung above everyone's heads.
This once again sounded the alarm bells in everyone's hearts.
Your Majesty is no longer the same as before.
For these old ministers, loyalty or disloyalty all depends on a single thought.
One thought is life, one thought is death.
Now, those people kneeling in the court will most likely become a lesson for them!
"Your Majesty, the main suspects, nearly a hundred people, were all sentenced to death by being torn apart by a chariot. Is that too cruel?"
The person who spoke was Marquis Anle.
Relying on the blessings of his ancestors, he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and lived a carefree life without ever suffering any setbacks.
Later, he married the empress dowager's cousin and became related to the Langya Wang family.
After having a smooth life for half his life, he was certain that Xiao Yuqi would not dare to touch him.
Only then will you be the first to speak when no one else dares to speak.
Breaking the eerie silence.
Xiao Yuqi still did not get angry.
"Oh? Marquis Anle is very merciful. In view of your mercy, I will allow you to choose someone and exchange your life for his. How do you think?"
"you!"
Marquis Anle was so choked up by Xiao Yuqi's question that his face turned red and his neck became thick.
He had never been humiliated in front of so many people.
"Your Majesty, I am just worried that if Your Majesty punishes so many people at once, it will shake the foundation of the country and disturb the people's hearts. Why is Your Majesty so aggressive?"
"If you dare not exchange your life for another's, then stop talking. I am the ruler of a country, and it is my duty to eradicate the pests of the country. I am afraid that there is someone else who is shaking the foundation of the country and disturbing the people's hearts, right?"
A blatant threat.
Who dares to say another word.
That means they are deliberately trying to shake the foundation of the country and disturb the people.
In this case, who dares to speak?
Although the Regent was awake, he was not awake for long every day.
I simply didn't come to court today.
The prime minister had long stopped caring about state affairs and had been refusing visitors for a long time.
During this period, Prime Minister's wife, Xu, had been secretly communicating with people from various aristocratic families.
Now, among those kneeling in the hall was the head of the Xu family.
The Prime Minister's wife was not among them, probably because of Prime Minister Wei's help.
No one knows how long she can stay safe.
There were rumors earlier that the root cause of the cholera chaos in the northern border was the resurrection of the former crown prince Xiao Yucen.
Wei Qingwu, the daughter of the Wei family, seems to have some connection with the traitor, and Prime Minister Wei has long had no clear record with the Xu family.
At this moment, in the court, two important ministers were busy with their own affairs.
No backbone.
Who dares to speak nonsense again?
"It seems that all the nobles have no objection?"
Xiao Yuqi's voice sounded again.
"In that case, let's execute him!"
Duofu shook off the dust.
A shrill voice sang: "Your Majesty invites all the gentlemen to go to the execution platform to watch the execution. My lords, please!"
Xiao Yuqi not only wanted to kill, but also wanted those people to watch him kill with their own eyes.
The horses neighed.
The horses are galloping.
Those people on the execution ground were only there for a moment.
A complete person turned into a pile of broken pieces.
The blood and flesh splattered, it was disgusting.
The strong smell of blood swept through the cold wind of early winter and blew into everyone's nose.
That was Xiao Yuqi's warning to everyone.
It was also the first time that he displayed his supreme imperial majesty in front of all the officials.
He wanted everyone to see it with their own eyes.
What will be the final fate of this influential figure who once dominated a region and challenged the imperial power?
He will raise his sword and hang the sharp blade equally over every person's head.
It is never too late to turn from darkness to light.
A big problem was solved.
Xiao Yuqi has not yet entered the bedroom.
Then he was scolded harshly by a voice.
“Kneel down!”
Xiao Yuqi pretended not to hear.
He strode into the bedroom surrounded by the crowd.
Bright and spacious outer hall.
The empress dowager's elegant face looked somewhat haggard.
The gentle features in his youth have become increasingly harsh and severe over the years.
"I asked Your Majesty to kneel down, why didn't Your Majesty kneel down?"
The Queen Mother sat in the main seat, with a glass cup presented as tribute from the Western Regions at her side.
Inside the cup was a hot sweet soup made by the palace servants according to her taste.
She slammed her hand down on the table.
The glass cup vibrated, making a crisp sound.
The palace maids who were serving closely in the hall all lowered their heads, not daring to breathe.
Ever since the regent was injured, the Queen Mother's temper has become increasingly unpredictable.
"I am the true dragon emperor. I kneel to the heavens above and the earth below. How can I kneel just because my mother wants me to?"
"presumptuous!"
The Queen Mother stood up in anger.
"There are three kinds of filial piety: the first is to respect your parents, the second is not to humiliate them, and the third is to provide for them. Although I am not the emperor's biological mother, the names of you and me as mother and son are set in stone and recorded in the royal jade disc. As a mother, if your son makes a mistake, do you have the right to ask you to kneel down?"
"When parents are kind, their children will be filial. Queen mothers should not put the cart before the horse and only treat themselves leniently and others strictly."
"you……"
The Queen Mother took a deep breath and was so angry that she could not stand and fell heavily onto the Eight Immortals Chair.
"You are a silver-tongued man. If the late emperor were still alive, he would die with regret if he saw you like this."
"What qualifications does your mother have to mention your father in front of me?"
Xiao Yuqi snorted coldly.
"I heard that my mother took care of my uncle without taking off her clothes when I was away from the capital for a few days. Her sincerity is known to heaven and earth. You spend every day with my uncle, day and night, and have you ever thought about the friendship with my father?"
A person without any emotions.
Why should we bring up emotions?
Xiao Yuqi lifted his robe and sat down directly opposite the empress dowager.
"If Father knew that before his death, his most trusted wife was thinking about my uncle all the time, he would die with regrets, right?"
They are all thousand-year-old foxes, and no one can get the upper hand at the hands of the other.
"You just talk nonsense in front of me. Think about the Zhou family's Patriarch. He was your father's brother who shared hardships with him. He was an old minister of the previous emperor and a veteran of two dynasties. Now, he died in your hands. Your actions have caused dissatisfaction among most of the noble families. I want to see how long you can sit on the throne that you got by chance!"
The Queen Mother turned away in anger.
Xiao Yuqi seemed as if nothing had happened.
"Duofu, go and find out who it is. It's so fast. Tell the queen mother about it."
"yes."
Duofu accepted the order and left.
Xiao Yuqi looked at the folding screen with a painting of a thousand miles of rivers and mountains.
He asked, "It is said that parents who love their children will plan for them in the long run. You have never loved me, so you have never planned for me, right?"
Xiao Yuqi's voice was a little cold.
The role of father is almost blank in his life.
He never gave him any love.
He should have gotten used to it, right?
So, he never planned for him.
He passed away, leaving him with a mess and letting him fend for himself.
Perhaps, when the late emperor wrote the edict of succession, he was already certain that he would not be able to remain emperor for long?
Are you feeling bitter?
Maybe it's bitter, but Xiao Yuqi has already gotten used to it.
Now he is no longer alone.
He has the bright moon in his heart, the bright moon is still there, smiling in his heart!
Audition scene.
Su Jianyue truly experienced what it meant to be surrounded by big names.
I have to say that Ning Enen is really capable. How could she squeeze into such an occasion?
Sitting on Su Jianyue’s left is a first-line young actress, and on her right sits a newly crowned Best Actress.
The one in front is a top star for many years, and the one behind is a talented young actress.
Among the group of people, Su Jianyue originally thought that she was the one with the least experience.
Unexpectedly, Ning Enen appeared out of nowhere and successfully made her no longer the focus of the crowd.
"Isn't it said that it's hard to get into Director Ji's crew? How come everyone is qualified to audition?"
The person who spoke was a popular young actress in the domestic entertainment industry.
She started out as a fantasy drama actress, and got a good script, a good team, and a good crew. The drama also happened to be broadcast during the summer vacation. In addition, her acting skills were also remarkable. Since then, she became an instant hit and became a first-line star in the domestic entertainment industry.
Su Jianyue knew her not because she was a first-line actress.
And because of Su Jianxing.
The little flower in front of me is named Qin Jiajia. Back then, when Su Jianxing intentionally or unintentionally led others to bully Su Jianyue.
Qin Jiajia was the one who was having the most fun.
The reason is simple. In the whole school, she can only allow Su Jianxing to be prettier than her.
Su Jianyue is more beautiful than Su Jianxing, and her grades are incredibly good.
This was totally unacceptable to her.
Therefore, she pathologically wanted to get a little psychological comfort when bullying Su Jianyue.
She wanted to use this to prove that she was stronger than Su Jianyue.
Ning Enen lowered her head and apologized.
"I'm sorry, Teacher Qin. I know myself well. I'm here just to be a supporting role for all the teachers today."
Everyone felt relieved when she said this.
Qin Jiajia chuckled when she heard this: "After all, you are an actress who has played a serious female lead. The girl next to you has never played a female lead, right? She is more confident than you. She has no idea how capable she is!"
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