In this complex situation, Sun Yi faced immense pressure. But he did not back down; instead, he relied on his wisdom and courage to continue his struggle against Consort Zheng.
He knew that only by thoroughly exposing Consort Zheng's crimes could he gain more support for the Sun family.
Meanwhile, the Sun family and the Qingfeng Gang were also intensifying their communication, preparing for a final attack. A major battle that would determine the fate of the family had begun.
The Sun family obtained some secret evidence about Consort Zheng, enough to ruin her reputation. However, making this evidence public was no easy task, as the power dynamics within the palace were complex and a single misstep could backfire.
Sun Yi decided to find a reliable ally to bring down Consort Zheng. After some investigation, he discovered an official named Li Yun, a man of integrity and deeply loved by the people. Sun Yi secretly contacted Li Yun, gave him the evidence, and explained his plan.
Li Yun had long heard about Consort Zheng's actions, and he decided to cooperate with Sun Yi. Under the planning of Sun Yi and Li Yun, a meticulously orchestrated operation quietly unfolded.
While the Sun and Zheng families were locked in a fierce battle, Emperor Rongsheng, who was still a prince at the time, had already quietly risen to power.
Many ministers who were not taking sides and were observing the situation were also looking for a prince.
Ultimately, in their opinion, Lin Yunsheng was the most suitable.
Lin Yunsheng has no powerful background, nor does he have the support of his maternal family.
Although Lin Yunsheng has no background, he is intelligent, diligent and eager to learn, and has considerable talent in governing the country.
He was adept at using strategies and knew how to win people's hearts, gradually making a name for himself in the imperial court.
Some ministers began to gravitate towards him and become his supporters.
However, the power struggles within the palace did not cease. Seeing Lin Yunsheng gaining increasing favor, Consort Zheng became jealous and plotted to frame him.
However, Lin Yunsheng was alert and perceptive, repeatedly escaping danger, which infuriated Consort Zheng. As time went by, Lin Yunsheng's power continued to grow, and he drew closer and closer to the throne.
Meanwhile, Sun Yi and Li Yun continued to secretly gather evidence of Zheng Fei's crimes, waiting for the right moment to deliver a fatal blow.
One day, Consort Zheng found an opportunity to invite Lin Yunsheng to the palace garden to admire the flowers. Lin Yunsheng knew it was a trap, but he still gladly went. After several rounds of drinks, Consort Zheng excused herself and left, leaving Lin Yunsheng alone. Soon after, a group of men in black suddenly appeared and attacked Lin Yunsheng. Lin Yunsheng was prepared and engaged in a fierce battle with the men in black.
Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, Sun Yi and Li Yun led a team of guards to arrive in time and subdued the man in black.
It turned out that Lin Yunsheng had anticipated Consort Zheng's actions and had discussed countermeasures with Sun Yi and Li Yun. After this incident, Consort Zheng's crimes were undeniable, and the emperor was furious, banishing her to the Cold Palace.
Lin Yunsheng successfully eliminated a major rival, further solidifying his position in the court.
With the Zheng family gone, only the Sun family remains.
However, Empress Sun was very good at changing her stance depending on the situation.
She began to explicitly support Lin Yunsheng.
The two reached an agreement.
Lin Yunsheng ascended the throne, but the position of Empress Dowager still belonged to Empress Sun.
The Sun family helped him remove all obstacles.
Lin Yunsheng isn't stupid either.
He agreed immediately.
Someone was charging into battle alongside him.
He would then have more energy to deal with the other princes.
With the help of Empress Sun, Lin Yunsheng successfully ascended the throne and became Emperor Rongsheng.
Emperor Rongsheng was a dark horse who emerged unexpectedly.
After ascending the throne, he began to purge the court.
However, after helping him, the Sun family considered themselves heroes.
The Sun family's reach has extended even further; they actually want him to become a puppet emperor.
Emperor Rongsheng remained outwardly calm and composed.
He secretly devised a plan.
For the court to maintain balance, there naturally needs to be powerful families that can check and balance the Sun family.
That was the former residence of the Duke of Zheng, who had been defeated.
There are no permanent enemies or permanent friends in the imperial court.
To maintain balance, the emperor began to heavily rely on the Zheng family again.
These two families are mortal enemies; only the Zheng family can keep the Sun family in check.
Only then can the emperor be motivated to govern well and improve the lives of the people in Daqing.
Just as he predicted, the two families started fighting again.
The Emperor added fuel to the fire.
He started the talent show.
He deliberately caused the Sun family's daughter to be rejected in the imperial concubine selection.
Two concubines were selected from the Zheng family to enter the palace.
This nearly made Empress Dowager Sun die of anger.
The Sun family secretly cursed the emperor as an ingrate.
They had no choice but to swallow their pride and bear it.
Gradually, the court regained its balance.
Consort Zheng was greatly favored.
She gave birth to Prince Jin.
The Zheng family was triumphant once again.
The saying "A new emperor brings a new court" perfectly illustrates this point.
The Sun family's long-term planning has come to nothing.
Empress Sun had always wanted to send a daughter from the Sun family into the palace.
However, the emperor never agreed, as he was adept at handling political affairs.
Within two years of ascending the throne, he had seized all power.
The emperor is now fearless.
The Sun and Zheng families were merely pawns in his game.
Only useful pieces can save a life.
Useless people are destined to be abandoned.
So the Zheng and Sun families racked their brains to come up with ideas and plans.
He just wanted to be valued and trusted by the emperor.
This was also the result that the Emperor was happy to see.
The prosperity of Daqing today is due to the Emperor's effective governance, and his reputation is growing ever better.
He was an excellent ruler.
But as a father and husband...
He, however, was cold and ruthless.
She used the Empress to deal with the Sun and Zheng families, but failed to give the Empress even the most basic care.
He cultivated an image of deep affection, yet remained indifferent to the Empress in the harem.
Now the Crown Prince has passed away, and the Empress is ill.
The emperor continued to be the supreme ruler.
The Crown Prince and the Empress, who were originally two people of high status, became the most pitiful people.
The emperor has too many sons, so he doesn't care if one of them dies.
What's remarkable now is that he promised the Crown Prince to protect his son.
The Emperor raised Jun'er by his side.
Even the Empress Dowager's anxiety was of no use.
No daughters from the Sun family entered the palace.
She completely gave up the struggle for power and profit.
Even the court officials couldn't understand what the emperor meant.
Does he intend to make his grandson the crown prince in the future?
The Empress Dowager has not made a public appearance for a long time.
She didn't even show up at the Crown Prince's funeral.
She seemed to be detached from the imperial court.
Her birthday is approaching.
Unexpectedly, the emperor, who had never been close to the empress dowager, began to pay attention to her birthday.
The emperor actually ordered that all the concubines in the palace play the zither and sing songs to add to the festive atmosphere of the birthday banquet.
When the news reached Cixi Palace, Empress Dowager Sun sneered, "The emperor has learned to put on a show now, trying to gain a reputation as a filial son."
"Your Majesty! It's just acting, isn't it? Your Majesty can simply accompany the Emperor in putting on a show."
"That's it, I don't have many days left to live."
"As long as he remembers even a shred of the kindness shown to him by the Sun family, then all my efforts in planning for him will not have been in vain."
The Empress Dowager sighed.
She's getting old and no longer has the energy to plan for the Sun family.
"His Majesty has arrived!"
The Empress Dowager frowned.
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