Regent Xiao Ming entered the inner palace wearing a yellow robe. He was in a very heavy mood because after dealing with the matter of the Imperial Academy, he realized that he could not wait any longer. The Third Prince and the Prime Minister would definitely not be so slow in their rebellion, and he had to take action as soon as possible.

He is only a Hanlin academician now, but the strength he has demonstrated makes Xiao Ming quite afraid.

How could he, just a mere Hanlin scholar, be so deeply connected with the gangsters?

Not to mention that this position at Hanlin University does not make much money every year, and does not have that much salary, but it can support so many people, and even Deadpool appeared.

This shows that Hanlin University has money.

As for whether the money was obtained through his own corruption or from other channels,

"Shadow Guard, go check the money and financial transactions of the Imperial Academy Scholar. I want to see where he gets so much money from, so that he can support his troops and hire people from the underworld."

It has to be said that this incident of the Hanlin Academician made Xiao Ming realize that perhaps at a time when he was unaware, the power of the Third Prince and the Prime Minister had already developed.

During this period of time, Xiao Ming has been busy sorting out the affairs within the court, and dealing with various important matters. For a while, he did neglect the affairs of the third prince and the prime minister.

However, it now seems that this matter is still crucial.

"Also send a few more people to investigate the affairs of the underworld and have officials from all over the country take care of it. At the very least, we need to let these underworld people know not to go against the imperial court!"

"Now the imperial court is ensuring victory in the war and maintaining order in various places, so why are they intervening in the affairs of the underworld? Do they really think that the officials of the imperial court are just there to eat and do nothing?"

Xiao Ming said angrily.

The figure next to him did not say anything, but just listened quietly. After Xiao Ming finished venting, the figure received the order and turned away.

You have to know that this shadow guard is a force that Xiao Ming started to cultivate and support after he came to power, and it completely belongs to him.

What these people are best at is gathering information and observing secretly.

At the same time, Xiao Ming also gave these people the supreme golden badges. With these badges, officials from all over the country would obey the orders of the shadow guards when they saw these shadow-like people.

It can be said that this is a team that is independent of the regular organization of the imperial court, but it has very strict discipline and is 100% loyal to Xiao Ming.

After the shadow guard disappeared, Xiao Ming finally felt a little better.

Now there is also a serious problem. Yesterday, the Hanlin Academician made a scene at his own birthday party and invited many guests, which led to the fact that his rebellion was known to almost everyone.

"If this matter is not handled properly, I am afraid that these court officials will discuss it privately again, and it will be difficult to stop them from talking!"

Xiao Ming has a headache.

It is already very difficult for the entire court to function nowadays. To put it bluntly, the little prince does not take charge of things after becoming emperor.

Xiao Ming was the one who was worried about everything. He was very upset about this incident.

But no matter how annoying it is, things have to be done.

Xiao Ming walked in the palace and finally came to Yueying's palace.

When the new emperor ascended the throne, the status of people like Yueying became somewhat awkward.

They were trained by the previous emperor.

Moreover, the previous emperor did not clearly state how to deal with these people before his death.

That probably means let Xiao Ming handle it on his own.

But the emperor did not hand these people over to the new emperor.

Xiao Ming didn't want to think about the meaning of this and was too lazy to think about it.

However, Yueying also knows that her current identity is awkward, so she usually does some work to protect the palace.

Xiao Ming walked here slowly and happened to see Yueying practicing dancing.

Having practiced martial arts for many years, his posture is agile and elegant, and the way he dances with a long sword is particularly moving.

One can tell at a glance that the owner of the sword has killed someone before.

After all, every move and every style reveals murderous intent, which makes people feel trembling.

"Your Majesty, why are you here?" Yueying was a little surprised to see Xiao Ming coming in.

"Yueying, I need your support." Xiao Ming said solemnly.

As soon as Xiao Ming came up, his expression was so solemn that Yueying's heart subconsciously trembled.

I just felt that something was wrong.

But on second thought, most of his subordinates had been killed when they protected the late emperor and escaped from the palace.

Yueying has very few people under his command now, and the late emperor's attitude is ambiguous, so he has not entrusted them with important tasks.

Now, when Yueying thought about herself, she felt a little inferior and sad, knowing that she couldn't be of much help even if she tried.

Xiao Ming was very sensitive to Yueying's emotion.

"You are the only one who can help me with this matter!" Xiao Ming looked at Yueying sincerely.

Yueying pursed her lips: "What's the matter? Tell me about it."

Xiao Ming told Yueying his plan, and Yueying was surprised: "This is too risky."

"Yueying, there is no way out now. If we continue to sit here and wait for death, I'm afraid the Third Prince and the Prime Minister's men will attack."

Yueying pondered for a long time, and finally nodded: "Okay, I will fully support you."

Xiao Ming breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Yueying deeply.

The ghost messenger took it down. Perhaps because Yueying looked too lonely, Xiao Ming couldn't help but said, "Don't be sad. The emperor's original decision might not be bad for you!"

This statement was like a rift. Yueying smiled miserably: "As the emperor, I created the power, but now the emperor does not value it, and the emperor has not passed it on to the current emperor. What is good or bad about this?"

Xiao Ming sighed, "Back then, you risked your life to protect the late emperor. The late emperor knew everything. He used drugs to control you and tied you, a woman, in this deep palace. The late emperor felt guilty and did not hand you over to the next emperor. He was really doing it for your own good."

"Because this is a disguised way of setting you free. Your identities are now legitimate. If you want to join the army, you can join the army. If you want to do business, you can do business. If you want to be an official, you can be an official. This is the late emperor's true arrangement for you!"

Yueying's eyes widened when she heard what Xiao Ming said, mainly because she had never thought about it from this perspective.

She had always felt that she was abandoned, but she never thought that there was a broader road ahead.

"Can we really..." Yueying murmured to herself in confusion and disbelief.

Xiao Ming smiled and nodded encouragingly: "Sure."