The fourth prince, or rather the new emperor, ascended the throne without even preparing for his coronation ceremony.
After ascending to the throne, he issued two imperial edicts. The first was to change the era name to Xian and become Emperor Yuxian; the second was to postpone the return of Prime Minister Qin Wen to the capital, without specifying a time.
As for why he didn't issue an imperial edict but only gave a verbal instruction, that remains unknown.
As mentioned before, the new emperor was framed, making his ascension to the throne virtually impossible. Furthermore, with the insurgents in the northwest and the regent eyeing the court with hostility, how did he manage to seize power so smoothly amidst these internal and external troubles?
There are two reasons.
One of them was Emperor Yuming, or rather, the abdication edict left by the late emperor, which allowed him to rightfully ascend the throne.
Secondly... there's a saying, "A new broom sweeps clean." But this emperor's ascension to the throne wasn't just a flurry of activity, it was a truly powerful display of fervor. A few days ago, the regent held absolute power, and many of his ministers were ruthlessly exploiting the people.
They had done this before, but it was done discreetly, and those above turned a blind eye. With the regent in power, they became more unrestrained and ostentatious, seemingly believing that with the regent in power, they could rest easy.
With the help of the former royalists, Emperor Yuxian quickly obtained evidence with swift and decisive measures, eliminating many dissidents in the court and punishing them all according to the law.
Many senior officials, relying on their age and status, feigned resignation to return to their hometowns, using this as a pretext to express their dissatisfaction. The new emperor didn't say anything and simply granted their permission.
Even worse, some people banged their heads against pillars in the main hall, but the new emperor remained calm.
If he was knocked unconscious, the imperial physician would administer a few acupuncture needles, and he would immediately wake up. If he wasn't knocked unconscious, it would be even easier; the new emperor would considerately have guards support him and cause him to be knocked again, thus fulfilling his wish.
Well, that backfired spectacularly. With this outcome, no minister dared to disobey the new emperor anymore.
As a result, the political situation began to become clearer, and the sky over the capital seemed to clear up considerably.
Even so, rumors of the newly enthroned Emperor Yuxian's tyranny and arrogance still circulated in the capital, though it was unclear who was behind them.
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When the news arrived, Qin Xi was eating an apple. The apple was a light green, with a perfect balance of sweet and sour, refreshing and appetizing, and Qin Xi loved it.
"Cough, cough..." Qin Qi had just taken the peeled fruit from Lu Huai and taken two bites when she choked.
The reason is simple: this matter is far too big.
Who would have thought that just half a month after the Regent personally went to invite her father, the former Fourth Prince had transformed into the current Emperor Yuxian, and had even eliminated corrupt officials in the court.
This action will surely severely damage the Regent's health, and it's unknown how long it will take him to recover before he can regain power.
Lu Huai patted her back anxiously, "What's wrong? Are you about to give birth? Does your stomach hurt? Should we call a midwife?"
Qin Xi: "..."
She looked at the man in front of her with amusement, took his hand, and said, "What's the rush? It's only been a short time, not even eight months. It's still early."
Lu Huai frowned, his thin lips pressed together until they turned white, but he remained silent.
Even before the diagnosis, the household had hired several midwives. Over time, he had asked them many questions, especially about the difficult labor, which he had mentioned several times.
Midwives are extremely experienced. Tell them how dangerous difficult childbirth is; a slight mistake could result in the death of both mother and child, or even postpartum hemorrhage. Premature birth is also highly likely to result in difficult childbirth, so it is crucial to keep a close eye on the mother and prevent premature birth, as it is extremely dangerous.
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