"I have clearly stated in my imperial edict that this matter was decided through consultation between me and the Cabinet.
I'm afraid that the old lady is too old and didn't understand the meaning of my imperial edict."
She glanced at the eunuch who announced the decree.
"Go, go before the Grand Tutor and read it out loud and clearly again.
If the Grand Protector still can't understand what I mean, I will have no choice but to punish you."
When the young eunuch heard this, his face changed color with fear and he came to Uncle Dong Ping tremblingly.
Uncle Dong Ping was just about to say "No need" when the young eunuch suddenly became furious and shouted with all his strength.
"I obey the command of Heaven!"
Uncle Dong Ping's head was buzzing and he almost fell to the ground.
The young eunuch read the decree again "loudly".
Qin Yuwei's lips curled slightly, "Old Taibao, did you hear me clearly this time?"
Uncle Dong Ping stood up and covered his ears. Of course he heard it clearly, but he didn't expect Qin Yuwei to dare to humiliate him in public like this.
Qin Yuwei waved her hand and asked the young eunuch to leave.
Uncle Dong Ping stood firm and took a deep breath.
"Queen Mother, the princess is only eight years old and she is a girl, how can she inherit the throne? Isn't this playing with the country and the people?"
Zhu Lan suddenly turned sideways and spoke:
"You are wrong, old lady. If women can be officials, why can't they be kings?
What's more, Princess Zhaoyang is the legitimate descendant of the late emperor. Why can't she inherit the throne?
The reason you are obstructing us is simply because Princess Zhaoyang is a woman.
Is it possible that after so many years of implementing Daliang's national policy, the Grand Guardian still believes that women are born inferior to men?"
"No!" Uncle Dong Ping glared, feeling a little agitated.
"The talents of women like you, Zhu Zhongcheng, are something that I and my colleagues have seen before, and we truly admire.
However, the selection of the emperor is related to the stability of Daliang in the next few decades, so it is never too cautious.
What I am worried about is that since ancient times, the crown prince has been equipped with a special imperial tutor who teaches him how to maintain national security and the art of being an emperor since he was young.
However, Princess Zhaoyang has lived in Changyu Palace since she was a child, and has been pampered. How could she have received such teachings?
"Zhu Zhongcheng, do you think that the heavy burden of the country can be shouldered by just anyone?"
Zhu Lan heard this but did not answer.
Although this old guard is a bit pedantic and stubborn, she has always been honest and self-disciplined and is by no means a wicked person.
His worries were not entirely illogical. Jing'er had indeed lived in the deep palace for a long time and rarely appeared in public, so the court officials were not familiar with her.
Dong Taibao is not the only one who is worried about her abilities.
Zhu Lan remained silent and looked up.
Qin Yuwei wanted to speak, but Zhu Lan just shook his head gently at her.
When Jing'er became emperor, his personality was extraordinary.
The road to becoming an emperor is fraught with difficulties. How to establish prestige and convince court officials is only the first test.
She has to overcome this stage on her own.
Zhu Lan believed that she had this ability.
Yan Jing seemed to understand Zhu Lan's gaze. She tightened her two small hands slightly and took a deep breath.
She cleared her throat, and the Golden Palace suddenly became quiet.
"Mr. Dong." Yan Jing tried hard to lower his voice a few decibels to sound more steady.
"I know your doubts. So in your opinion, what should I do to prove that I am worthy of the responsibility of serving the country?"
Hearing Yan Jing speaking so politely to him, Dong Pingshu felt that his responsibilities were even greater.
This young empress seemed to be rather weak in character, completely different from the empress dowager.
A king with such a character is definitely not a blessing for the country.
He would have to take the risk of being hated by the Queen Mother and her party and teach all the military and officials to see the ability of this emperor.
If the ministers are dissatisfied, they will definitely force the Queen Mother to take her life!
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