The minister who had just spoken was feeling wise and proud of himself for speaking first and currying favor with the powerful, when he saw Gu Muchen smash the teacup on the table to the ground with a sharp, jarring sound.
"oh?"
Gu Muchen stood up. "Does the Prime Minister also think so? Does he think I am the one who can inherit the throne?"
Yes stood up, said nothing, and bowed his back, which he had kept straight for half his life, the meaning of which was self-evident.
"Hahaha!"
Upon seeing this, Gu Muchen burst into laughter. His laughter was low and inexplicably grating, filled with mockery and devoid of any joy one might expect from someone about to become the ruler of a nation.
After a moment, having calmed down, Gu Muchen said in a low voice, "But I don't think so. The position of regent is to assist the emperor and oversee the country. The emperor is currently unconscious and has not passed away."
"If that's the case, why are you so quick to choose a new ruler, my ministers?"
“But…as everyone knows, His Majesty has been deeply poisoned by the Gu…” a minister said tremblingly.
"Hmm? Everyone knows? I had no idea it was common knowledge. I think Lord Liu is getting old and can't even distinguish between rumors anymore. That's not good. How about resigning, retiring to his hometown, and living a peaceful life?"
"this……"
Before Lord Liu could finish speaking, Gu Muchen interrupted him, and he heard the last words he would ever say in his official career: "Someone, escort Lord Liu back safely, so he doesn't get hurt."
Before he could react, his official hat was removed from his head, and he was taken away by guards with swords.
Everyone present was stunned, watching this scene unfold without any warning. Lord Liu, who had served as an official for decades, had lost his post simply for uttering a rumor. Even the seasoned veterans present couldn't understand it.
The official who had previously offered advice now lowered his head even further, fearing that he would be the next to be targeted.
"I remember I made myself clear enough at the palace gate last time. Since you still don't understand, I'll say it again."
This position belongs to Luo Xiaoran. Whether she's awake or asleep, it's hers. Don't even think about letting anyone else take her place; no one can, not even me!
If anyone dares to bring this up again, then we have differing political views and should no longer serve in the same court.
Gu Muchen's expression was silent, yet his words were firm and resolute. Although no one understood why Gu Muchen was so protective of Luo Jiu, could it be because of what was said in the storybooks—that the Regent was deeply in love with the Emperor? At this moment, no one dared to say a word.
Whether it was fear of his swift execution of Lord Liu's post, or the awe-inspiring feat of breaching the Southern Kingdom's elite troops in just a few days, he was simply a figure to be reckoned with. He consoled himself:
Anyway, when the emperor was alive, the regent handled state affairs; now that he's in a coma, the regent still handles them. It's just a title, so what does it have to do with me if he doesn't want it?
Everyone huddled up like quails, silent... no one wanted to be the one to stick their neck out...
The situation reached a stalemate when, just then, Eunuch Li ran in from the side and whispered something to Gu Muchen.
Gu Muchen's previously stiff face gradually warmed up, revealing a faint smile. He ignored the wooden figures standing in the hall and strode quickly towards the outside.
His magnificent robes fluttered with his movements, and he walked hurriedly, taking two steps at a time, looking extremely impatient.
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