He's still alive, so why is he in such a hurry to let the regent usurp the throne?
So he summoned the regent to the palace, and the two talked for a long time. In the end, the regent was punished for "mishandling state affairs" and forced to kneel under the scorching sun for two hours, finally collapsing from exhaustion.
Even though Emperor Yuming was soaking in medicine, he was still clear-headed. The crime of treason was not a good thing to hear, so he decided to just give him a small punishment as a warning.
He summoned Lu Chuan and ordered him to send men to arrest the people who were spreading heresy and behead them as a warning to others.
Why did he seek out Lu Chuan instead of Qin Wuxiang?
Although Lu Chuan was under the patronage of Prime Minister Qin Wu, he was the son of Minister Lu, and this blood relationship could not be escaped. Minister Lu had already sided with Prime Minister Qin Wen, so it was inevitable that he would say something to Lu Chuan.
Lu Chuan was always reliable in his work, so Emperor Yuming was at ease entrusting this matter to him. He could handle the matter well, and at the same time, make the people dislike Minister Lu, thus preventing them from developing any goodwill towards Prime Minister Qin. Why not do it?
He had a very detailed plan, but things didn't go as he expected.
The sun shone brightly that day, and Emperor Yuming's condition had improved considerably, finally allowing him to take fewer medications. In high spirits, he sent for the Regent.
"Father, you seem to be feeling much better." The Regent's expression shifted slightly; he looked somewhat haggard.
Emperor Yuming, maintaining his imposing demeanor, scrutinized him for a long while. Seeing that the Regent remained unmoved, he finally spoke, "Hmm, I feel quite refreshed today."
The Regent was quite excited. "That's wonderful! I knew you would recover because you are protected by the aura of the true dragon."
Emperor Yuming smiled faintly, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.
"I haven't read any memorials in a long time. Bring them all over here so I can handle some state affairs."
A memorial to the emperor?
When the emperor is about to approve a memorial, it means he wants to regain control of the government.
The regent paused, his expression unchanged, but rather delighted, and quickly ordered a palace servant to fetch the memorial.
"Your Majesty, I will immediately send someone to fetch the memorial."
"No." Emperor Yuming said in a light tone, casually picking up the vermilion brush. "I said, you go."
The Regent's smile faded, and after a long silence, he finally bowed to him and said, "Your subject obeys."
Entrusting the tasks of slaves to a prince was a clear indication that Emperor Yuming was deliberately making things difficult for the Regent. The rumors of the past few days had finally created a rift between the father and son.
The memorial was tossed high, and the Regent had to carry it over in two trips. Although the Hall of Diligent Governance and the Imperial Study were both in the palace, they were by no means close.
It is said that when the Regent stood before Yuming under the scorching sun, drenched in sweat, his face was already deathly pale, and he fainted again before even leaving the palace gates.
However, that's a topic for the next chapter, so we won't discuss it here.
Watching the Regent leave with unsteady steps, Emperor Yuming put down his vermilion brush and let out a cold snort.
Wu Chang had served Emperor Yu Ming for many years and could tell at a glance that he was angry. He hurriedly stepped forward respectfully, "Your Majesty, is it because the Prince's memorial was not approved well?"
"Not good? I think he's just too good at it!" Emperor Yuming slammed his fist on the desk in anger. "These memorials are basically all marked by him. He uses both kindness and severity, he's even more adept at it than I am as the emperor! He must have practiced it countless times!"
"This..." Wuchang didn't dare to look up, but just lowered his head in embarrassment.
"Hmph." Emperor Yuming narrowed his eyes. "Bring the fourth prince to me."
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