As he spoke, he didn't forget to flatter and fawn over her.
"However, Your Excellency need not worry too much. Now all the power in the court rests with you, Your Excellency. That tyrannical emperor is nothing but an empty shell. Even if that wicked empress has bewitched the tyrannical emperor, she cannot shake your position. The future of the Great Xia still depends on you to make the decisions!"
This flattery made Sima Lie feel very pleased.
He straightened his expression, coughed lightly, and glanced at Jia Zhengjin indifferently.
"As long as you follow me closely, you'll be well rewarded in the future!"
Upon receiving the promise, Jia Zhengjin was overjoyed and repeatedly agreed.
"In that case, I will take care of it immediately! I will not trouble Your Excellency the Prime Minister any further!"
He bowed hastily to Sima Lie and then turned and left the Prime Minister's residence.
As Jia Zhengjin's figure disappeared from sight, Qiu Beiming frowned, shook his head, and sighed.
"Your Excellency, this man is too quick-witted and ambitious, and I'm afraid he's not up to the task!"
Sima Lie moved his fingers.
The guards nearby quickly stepped forward and poured him tea.
He stared at the flowing tea and gave a disdainful snort.
"It's just an insignificant piece. As long as it can play its maximum role, it's fine. It's not important!"
Having understood the meaning behind his words, Qiu Beiming nodded in relief.
"Since Your Majesty the Prime Minister is aware of the situation, then I will not say any more!"
The next morning, when Qin Yu woke up, Zhao Yan was still fast asleep, clutching the corner of the blanket.
Her little mouth was pouting, as if she had suffered some great injustice.
Looking at her fair and rosy cheeks, Qin Yu couldn't help but feel a pang of tenderness.
He raised his hand and pinched Zhao Yan's soft, tender face.
Perhaps sensing something, the person in the dream suddenly woke up.
For a moment, their eyes met.
Zhao Yan instinctively gripped the blanket tightly, covering her chest, her eyes filled with anxiety.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, you should go to the Imperial Study!"
"What's the rush? I didn't get enough of that Ludo game yesterday. Now that my beloved consort is awake, why don't we play another round?"
Qin Yu's fiery gaze swept over her, and he smiled wickedly.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yan's face turned deathly pale, and she looked as if she was about to cry.
"Your Majesty, I beg you to spare me! I truly cannot bear this!"
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
"Your Majesty, it's time to go to the Imperial Study!"
It was Anfu's voice.
Anfu wouldn't have acted this way if he hadn't needed something from him.
Qin Yu glanced at Zhao Yan, leaned closer to her shoulder and neck, and whispered.
"My beloved consort, please rest well. I will come to keep you company again tonight!"
The deep, slightly magnetic voice made Zhao Yan's heart flutter, and her face flushed even more.
After saying this, Qin Yu got up, dressed, and left the Empress's palace with An Fu.
Upon arriving at the Imperial Study, Anfu took something out of his sleeve and handed it to him.
"Your Majesty, a secret letter from the Duke of the Pillar State!"
You got a reply so quickly?
It seems this matter is probably settled!
Qin Yu was overjoyed and quickly took the secret letter, slowly unfolding it.
But the paper was completely blank; there wasn't a single word, not even a drop of ink.
He frowned and looked it over from top to bottom.
Could it be that this Duke of Zhuguo was afraid that the secret letter would be intercepted, so he used a special method to hide the handwriting?
Realizing this possibility, Qin Yu quickly placed the paper on the candlestick and heated it over a flame.
But after baking for a long time, no words appeared on it.
Could it be that the method is wrong?
Qin Yu refused to believe it and quickly took the paper out of the room, placing it in the sun to dry for fifteen minutes.
But the result was the same as last time.
Looking at the clean white paper in his hand, Qin Yu was puzzled.
Wasn't it supposed to be a receipt?
Whether it succeeds or fails, at least let me know, right?
What's the point of giving him a blank sheet of paper?
Qin Yu placed the blank paper on the table, rested his chin on one hand, and tapped the table repeatedly with the other, lost in thought.
Perhaps the Duke of Zhuguo deliberately sent him a blank letter.
After all, this matter was of great importance, and the short-lived emperor had been a scoundrel for so many years.
It's understandable that Zhang Tang wouldn't believe him when he suddenly said he regretted his actions.
It seems he still has to go there in person!
Thinking of this, he abruptly stood up from the dragon throne and gave instructions to Anfu.
"Anfu, I need to leave the palace to see that Duke of Zhuguo. Make the arrangements immediately!"
Anfu's expression changed drastically, and he repeatedly tried to stop him.
"No, Your Majesty, you mustn't act rashly! Jia Zhengjin has strengthened the guards at the palace gates. If Your Majesty leaves the palace now, you will surely be discovered. Let's wait a while longer! I'll make detailed arrangements when I get back!"
But upon hearing this, Qin Yu not only did not give up his idea, but instead flew into a rage.
"Under the whole heaven, all land belongs to the king. I am the emperor of the Great Xia Dynasty. Where can I not go?"
"No need for further words, I must leave the palace immediately!"
As he spoke, he changed into ordinary clothes and dressed as a young master.
Not only that, under his coercion, Anfu also changed into plain clothes and pretended to be his servant.
After making all the preparations, Qin Yu waved his folding fan and swaggered toward the palace gate.
Seeing that Qin Yu wouldn't listen to reason, An Fu could only anxiously follow behind him.
As they approached the palace gate, they indeed spotted Jia Zhengjin loitering around it.
After a night of recovery, the swelling on his face had subsided considerably.
But the disheveled traces were still clearly visible.
Qin Yu acted as if she hadn't seen him and was about to walk out of the palace gate.
When they got close, Jia Zhengjin and his men blocked their way.
"Your Majesty, please wait! The Prime Minister has ordered that bandits are rampant outside the palace, and for Your Majesty's safety, Your Majesty must not be allowed to leave the palace!"
As he spoke, a hint of arrogance and smugness lingered on his face.
It seemed that they were certain that Qin Yu would not dare to oppose Sima Lie.
To his surprise, Qin Yu immediately closed the folding fan and, without saying a word, slapped him across the face.
"I am the Emperor, I can go out whenever I want, how dare you, you dog slave, stop me! Do you even know that bandits are rampant outside the palace? What are you Imperial Guards good for?"
My already swollen face suddenly started to burn with pain.
Jia Zhengjin covered his face, his eyes instantly filled with anger, and stared at Qin Yu through gritted teeth.
But because of his status as the emperor, he dared not say much.
Seeing this, An Fuxin was in his throat.
How could Your Majesty act so impulsively?
Now that Jia Zhengjin controls the entire Embroidered Uniform Guard, if we really anger him, even the Emperor's name might not be able to control him!
After delivering the slap, Qin Yu's tone softened slightly.
"However, since you are worried about my safety, then send a few people to protect me!"
Seeing that he couldn't stop Qin Yu, Jia Zhengjin had no choice but to grit his teeth and agree.
"Your Majesty is right!"
"Yin Dang and Wu Chi, you two must protect the Emperor at all times. If anything goes wrong, you will be held accountable!"
He turned around and gave instructions to the two people behind him.
He even emphasized the phrase "never leaving" very much.
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