The old emperor breathed his last in the raging fire, and his body, soul, and the Tianshou Palace were all burned to ashes.
Even if he died, Xiao Chenyan would not downplay his crimes.
He ordered the historians to record today's events truthfully, and the Dali Temple to list his crimes and announce them to the world.
He just wanted to make the old emperor infamous. This was the price the old emperor deserved, and it was also a warning to future generations.
After dealing with the old emperor, there were still five princes left.
Qingtian Palace.
Xiao Chenyan didn't even need to say anything, as Prince Ding and Prince Cheng stepped forward first, and they both rushed to surrender their military power and ask to return to their fiefdoms.
If Xiao Chenyan really didn't trust them, both of them were prepared to take the initiative to request the reduction of their power.
The two were really frightened.
The old emperor's madness made them feel cold in their bones, and the way Xiao Chenyan drew the magic talisman and ordered the heavenly fire to fall made the two of them not have the slightest thought of opposing him.
Of course, Prince Yong and his two companions knew that the situation was hopeless, so they gave up and wanted to make up for their losses. However, whether it was because of their close contact with the old emperor or some other reason, the three of them felt weak all over. They could not even stand up, let alone speak.
As for the issue of military power, Xiao Chenyan and Qing Wu already had a backup plan and were not worried that they would cause trouble again.
Xiao Chenyan was not prepared to take their lives. To be fair, these fiefdoms under their command were relatively stable. If they changed ownership rashly, it would easily lead to unrest.
If they are willing to behave themselves, Xiao Chenyan will not kill them all, but he still needs to give them the necessary warnings.
"The five uncles also saw the appearance of the deposed emperor before his death today. I can tell you for sure that all the blood of the Xiao family has been tampered with by the Wu clan."
The five princes turned pale.
King Cheng said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, what you mean is that we may all become like our father... the deposed emperor, who is neither human nor ghost?"
Xiao Chenyan: "If someone is stubborn and refuses to change his ways..."
The five men immediately expressed their loyalty, and Prince Yong and his two companions even dragged the old emperor out and whipped his corpse thousands of times in their hearts.
The royal bloodline that they were once proud of turned out to be the most deadly curse. For the first time in their lives, the five of them wished they were ordinary people.
"Don't worry, my five uncles. As long as your fiefdoms are peaceful and the people of the Zhou family can live and work in peace, I will ensure that you die of old age and have healthy offspring."
The five of them nodded in succession, and the look they showed when they looked at Xiao Chenyan was not only filled with fear, but also with hope for Yin Yu.
After sending the five princes away, what remained was the affairs of state.
Zuo Xiang and Huo Yi entered the hall. After greeting each other, Zuo Xiang spoke first:
"Your Highness, the people of the Qi clan are now in a state of panic. After the matter of deposing the emperor is made public, I am afraid that the Qi clan will also feel uneasy."
"A country cannot be without a ruler for a day. The most urgent task is to immediately elect a new ruler, who will take the throne as soon as possible and stabilize the people's hearts."
"I, your Highness, dare to ascend the throne as emperor."
Huo Yi performed the ceremony with the same attitude.
Xiao Chenyan did not agree immediately.
Seeing this, the left prime minister's heart tightened and his expression became anxious: "Your Highness, the country is in chaos now. The Wu Clan has great power and is eyeing our human race covetously."
"Only when Your Highness ascends the throne can the hearts of the ministers be reassured and the people of the Zhou clan be given hope."
"Please don't refuse, Your Highness."
Among the remaining sons of the deposed emperor, there is no need to mention the five vassal kings. Although the seventh prince Xiao Yao is a kind-hearted man, he does not have the talent to be a king.
Not to mention Prince Hui, who, as his name suggests, Xiao Si, is only suitable to stay at home and have children.
Xiao Chenyan is the eldest grandson of the emperor. He is the best choice in terms of status and talent, not to mention that he obviously possesses extraordinary powers.
The ministers are not blind, so they naturally know who to choose.
"Don't worry, Left Prime Minister. I have never thought of refusing."
The reason why Xiao Chenyan didn't agree immediately was that he was thinking about something else.
The left prime minister breathed a sigh of relief and said excitedly: "Then I will pass the news on and have the Ministry of Rites prepare for the coronation ceremony."
"There's no rush for this."
"Why?"
Xiao Chenyan thought about it and decided to briefly tell the story of the Wu clan hiding in the grassland.
The left prime minister's expression suddenly became stern.
"It won't be too late to hold the coronation ceremony after we get rid of the witch clan."
Xiao Chenyan made a decision to let Zuo Xiang and Huo Yi stay in the capital, one civil and one military, to support and supervise each other, stabilize the court and take charge of government affairs.
After receiving the order, the two men conveyed the decree without delay.
After the death of the deposed emperor, Yun Zheng and Xie Shu went to Prince Yan's Palace first. It was naturally impossible for Xiao Chenyan to bring Yun Zheng with him on this trip north.
He was also uneasy leaving Yun Zheng alone in the capital, so this matter had to be handled properly.
Just after leaving the palace, a plump figure squeezed into the carriage. It was Prince Hui.
"Inkstone~"
Prince Hui looked flattering.
Xiao Chenyan: "Fourth uncle, if you have anything to say, just say it."
Prince Hui clasped his hands and said, "Well, now that everything is done, there is no use for your fourth uncle to stay in the capital. How about... I go to my fiefdom too?"
Seeing that he was nervous, Xiao Chenyan knew that he was worried that he would be abandoned.
"Uncle is free to come and go, so how can a nephew stop him?"
"It's just that Miss Meng in Fourth Uncle's backyard hasn't given birth yet."
Prince Hui slapped his forehead.
He really couldn't remember Meng Huaiyu.
Thinking of this, he became afraid again.
"According to the rules, she should be due to give birth soon. Well, Yan, do you think that after she gives birth to this baby, she will be possessed by the witch clan?"
Prince Hui was really afraid that he would marry a son from the Wu clan.
He doesn't have the strong heart of his seventh brother. He shouldn't be able to remain calm after having two sons in the blink of an eye.
Xiao Chenyan pondered.
Meng Huaiyu was brought into the palace for the sake of Huang Feng's face.
Now that Fengju Yumen has been sealed, the Witch Clan has been forced to huddle on the grassland and prepare for a counterattack. Logically speaking, the child in Meng Huaiyu's belly should not be possessed by the Witch Clan again.
The witches have endless tricks up their sleeves. When Meng Huaiyu was pregnant, it was the time when the witch clan was most active. Just in case, some arrangements have to be made.
"Now that the capital city of Kyoto is in the procession of exorcising demons, Shentu and Yulei are the safest place."
"Before I leave Beijing, I will also leave some arrangements, so Uncle Four doesn't have to worry."
Prince Hui nodded repeatedly, and finally felt relieved.
"Oh, right, there's also the matter of my niece's wife. She and she, uh..."
Prince Hui suddenly touched his throat, his mouth opening and closing with a look of horror.
He originally wanted to talk about Qing Wu and Yun Zheng, but the words just stuck to his lips and he couldn't say anything.
Xiao Chenyan said calmly, "I have cast a forbidden spell on the spirit of words. The fact that the princess is Princess Qingwu cannot be mentioned for the time being."
Yun Zheng was going to stay in the capital for a while, so this matter had to be kept secret until his soul was found.
Prince Hui nodded and breathed a sigh of relief.
He was so scared that he thought he was poisoned by the poisonous mushrooms on the body of the deposed old emperor.
"Oh, there's one more thing." Prince Hui's expression became awkward. "Before you go north, can you do Fourth Uncle another favor?"
"Um?"
Prince Hui was about to hug his arm.
Xiao Chenyan raised his hand to press against his pig's head, and felt a greasy feeling on his hand. He frowned in disgust and withdrew his hand. Prince Hui took the opportunity to force the man down, but still held Xiao Chenyan's arm.
"Yan! Your fourth aunt wants to divorce me. Please help my fourth uncle to plead for her."
"I am so miserable. I finally escaped death and had hope for the future, but my wife said she was gone! I can't bear this blow!"
Xiao Chenyan pushed him away expressionlessly: "I can't help you."
Prince Hui let out a cry.
Xiao Chenyan couldn't bear to listen to his pig-like squeals and chose to leave.
But before he left, he thought about the numerous women in Prince Hui's backyard, and he said:
"The princess once said something to me. It is appropriate to give it to my fourth uncle."
"What did my niece-in-law say?"
"If a man doesn't love himself, he's worse than rotten cabbage."
Prince Hui: “…”
Xiao Chenyan: "You deserve to be divorced."
After saying that, he teleported away.
Prince Hui was so angry that he cried and bit his sleeve.
"It's a divorce! A divorce! I, your fourth uncle, am not the one being divorced!!"
"How come it's rotten cabbage..." Prince Hui was depressed and touched his fat face: "You are a cute fat winter melon."
"They say a prodigal son is worth more than gold, why can't you give him a chance, wuwuwu..."
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