She wanted the Imperial Guard.
Putting everything else aside, the safety of this imperial city must be in our own hands.
As Su Yan spoke, she fell into deep thought again.
Xiaohua was puzzled.
"Host, what are you thinking about?"
"If I were to actually seize power from him, it would take at least seven or eight years."
The struggle for power is a tug-of-war.
We take it one step at a time, building our relationship gradually.
"What does the host mean?"
“I don’t want these things, I want him.”
Seven or eight years later.
What if he falls for someone else?
Under the moonlight, Su Yan sat there for a long time.
The next morning.
It was still dark.
He was then helped by his personal female official, Qingwan, to put on the dragon robe and prepare to go to court.
Su Yan sat there obediently, letting the palace maids touch her all over.
It took the six palace maids a full incense stick's time to put on these clothes.
Waiting for it to be finished.
Qingwan stood to the side and bowed.
"Your Majesty, it's time for court."
Su Yan spoke
Let's go.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Dressed in a yellow robe, he walked out of the Dragon Roar Palace.
We walked towards the Qiankun Palace, accompanied by the morning dew.
A buzzing horn sounded.
A eunuch stood before the magnificent palace, his voice shrill.
"Attending court"
Inside the Qiankun Hall.
The vast palace is magnificent, supported by eight large pillars carved from South China Sea pearl wood.
Su Yan stepped onto the steps.
It is paved with the finest mutton fat jade.
With Qingwan's help, he sat on the dragon throne.
Her fair hand rested on the golden dragon head.
It was icy cold.
A long table carved from golden nanmu wood stood before Su Yan.
Then, a string of beaded curtains was used to cover it.
This separated Su Yan from the ministers and officials below the stage.
A sea of people knelt down in the audience.
"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
Except for one person, no one knelt.
Situ Xiu was not even dressed in official robes.
He wore brocade robes and a jade crown.
He sat in a pitch-black chair.
That handsome face still held the same smile as before.
With a nonchalant laziness.
The atmosphere was solemn and quiet.
He seemed completely unaffected.
He rested his chin on one hand, his eyelids drooping.
I don't know what I'm thinking.
Su Yan spoke
"Rise."
The people kneeling below the stage shouted in unison
"I thank you Lord for your kindness."
They shouted as they stood up in unison.
The morning court session begins.
With the sun just rising outside.
A ray of setting sun shone in.
A clear and gentle voice
"If you have something to report, please do so; otherwise, the court may adjourn."
As soon as the words were spoken, an official stepped forward.
"Your Majesty the Empress, I have something to say."
Su Yan spoke
"speak."
An early morning court session.
One and a half hours.
Most of them are old, trivial matters.
She had seen them in memorials before.
Finally, no one spoke again.
Su Yan spoke
"Dismiss the court."
Once again, a large group of people knelt on the ground.
"Long live the Emperor!"
As everyone stood up, preparing to wait for Su Yan to leave.
Situ Xiu, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke up.
"Your Majesty, I have important matters to discuss with you privately."
Su Yan prepared to get up and leave.
Upon hearing his words, she resignedly sat back down in her seat.
"All my beloved ministers, step down."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone filed out in unison.
Not a single person stopped for even a moment.
Very soon.
Only Su Yan, Qing Wan, Situ Xiu, and a group of guards remained in the Qiankun Palace.
Situ Xiu stood up, a smile playing on his lips.
"Your Majesty, I believe this matter is of great importance and everyone should be dismissed."
Su Yan waved her hand.
"You may all leave."
She bowed gracefully.
"This servant takes her leave."
With that, he stepped back.
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