Chapter 2783 The first to be hit is death!
Upon hearing this, Nan Yan and Zhu Chengxuan frowned.
They went to the Xuanqiong Palace to find General Mingwei, Luo Qitong, and ask him to quickly strengthen the city defenses. However, the situation there just now made all the officials furious, and they had no way to do anything.
In fact, if Nan Yan did not find out the truth at this time, it would be difficult for him to convince the ministers.
Even with the King of Wei's seniority, he was unable to control these old ministers.
So, they can only retreat temporarily.
Eunuch Yu glanced at the Imperial Concubine and the Prince of Wei and asked, "Your Majesty and Your Highness, what are you doing—"
Nan Yan let out a deep breath, then said, "Regarding the Emperor's assassination, the officials in the Li Palace today are all demanding an investigation into the truth. To stabilize the situation, I have decided with His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei to bring the suspect to trial overnight."
“…”
Eunuch Yu glanced at them, then looked at Ruan Hengzhou who was following behind.
His eyes were refined in oil pans, and he had been with Zhu Feng for so many years, so he knew the nature of many court officials very well. He immediately understood that the two men were still unable to control those officials.
If no explanation is given, no civil or military official will be used by them.
Eunuch Yu said, "Well, thank you for your hard work, Your Majesty and Your Highness."
“…”
"The Nine Gates' eunuchs have also said that General Mingwei needs to mobilize troops as soon as possible. If there really is an enemy outside, he alone will—"
Nan Yan immediately said, "I understand."
After all, she had personally experienced the Battle of Peking. Although the Nine Gates Internal Official could manage the inner and outer nine gates, in reality, his main responsibility was to guard the inner nine gates. Although he was also responsible for the outer city gates, in the event of a major war, the defense of the outer nine gates would be handed over to the military, that is, General Mingwei.
At this time, the night was getting darker.
Only the lanterns held by the people around them could barely illuminate the small space in front of them, and the surroundings were pitch dark, as if a huge black curtain was covering their eyes.
I don’t know when I can see the light again.
Nan Yan took a deep breath.
At this time, you cannot be weak.
Not only should you not show any weakness to others on the surface, you cannot even have any room for weakness in your own heart.
Once you are weak, you will reveal your flaws.
And one flaw could be fatal!
In Yonghe Palace, the man lying on the bed seriously injured and unconscious needs her to do all this!
Thinking of this, Nan Yan clenched her fists tightly. The wound on her palm caused by her nails opened again, but the slight pain gave her an excuse to gather her strength.
Nan Yan said, "Eunuch Yu, I, the Prince of Wei, and I will go with the people from the Dali Temple to interrogate the prisoners. I will leave the affairs of the palace to you for the time being."
Eunuch Yu glanced at her.
Just now, what he saw and heard when he went to close the Nine Gates had made him even more convinced of the Imperial Concubine.
Then he said, "Your Majesty and His Highness, please go."
“…”
"No matter what news there is in or outside the palace, I will immediately send someone to report it to the Queen and His Highness."
Nan Yan said, "Thank you for your hard work."
After saying that, he turned around and walked forward with the group.
She had just taken two steps when Eunuch Yu suddenly thought of something and called her, "Madam."
"Um?"
Nan Yan turned around and saw Eunuch Yu seemed to be hesitant to speak. She asked the King of Wei and the others to wait for her there. She walked up to Eunuch Yu and said softly, "Eunuch, do you have anything else to say?"
“…”
Eunuch Yu hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "Your Majesty, as a noble concubine... the harem cannot interfere in government affairs. No matter how discerning your majesty is, and how devoted you are to the emperor, it is difficult to use others at this time."
“…”
"Although His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei serves as the Prefect of Jingzhao, he is still young and not capable of leading the charge."
Nan Yan said, "I know."
“…”
"That's exactly what happened. That's why I had no choice but to trouble Eunuch Yu to deliver the message to the Nine Gates."
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Yu shook his head and said softly, "Last time, when the Emperor was ill, although it was the Empress who was in charge, she still had Master Heyi by her side."
“……!”
Upon hearing this, Nan Yan's heart skipped a beat.
Crane clothes!
By the way, he has been marginalized a lot recently. Although Li Bushang also sent him a wedding invitation this time, he did not show up.
So now, he is still at home and is not under house arrest in the Xuanqiong Palace.
But, should we enable him?
Nan Yan knew that because of the previous incident in Shazhou Wei, the emperor had become suspicious of Heyi, so after he came back, Heyi was nominally sent to supervise the production of the Golden Jade Clothes, but in fact he was transferred out of the cabinet. Now his title of Prime Minister of the Cabinet has been replaced by Gu Tingqiu.
Even Zhu Feng didn't use this person. Now that Zhu Feng was assassinated and seriously injured and unconscious, could he use him?
Can I subdue him?
Seeing Nan Yan's hesitation, Eunuch Yu said softly, "Of course, what I said does not mean that Your Majesty can immediately appoint Master He Yi."
“…”
"It's just that at this time, Your Majesty and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei need someone like this by their side."
“…”
"Even if something does happen in the future—there has to be someone like this."
These words were like a bucket of cold water poured over my head.
Nan Yan suddenly shuddered.
Although Eunuch Yu always spoke only three-tenths and kept seven-tenths hidden, this time he had already spoken seven-tenths and only kept three-tenths hidden.
While they were acting for the greater good during the emperor's coma, many of the actions they took were against the rules. If the emperor could wake up—and of course he could—he still had a lifetime to go on!
However, what Eunuch Yu said also revealed another possibility.
If the Emperor can't wake up...
King Wei, maybe no one dares to move, but Nan Yan will bear the brunt and will die!
At this time, you must have such a person by your side, and if necessary, you even have to push him out!
Thinking of this, Nan Yan's throat became choked and she didn't know what to say for a moment. Eunuch Yu looked at her like this and knew that although this imperial concubine had a sharp gaze and some means, she still did not possess the viciousness and wisdom of an official.
Sometimes, protecting yourself is more important than accomplishing something.
Then, he whispered again, "If I remember correctly, the Gu Mansion seems to be in Guangdefang in the inner city."
“…”
"It seems that your Majesty's uncle did not come to the Li Mansion today."
“……!”
Nan Yan gasped.
Ever since Zhu Feng was assassinated, she has been busy with internal and external arrangements and has forgotten about this.
Indeed, in order to avoid suspicion, although his uncle Gu Tingqiu allowed Si Muyun and several of his students to go to Li Mansion to congratulate, he himself only sent a gift and did not attend in person.
So now, he is still at home.
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