When the curtain is lifted, even the most learned and wealthy individuals will be speechless with astonishment and remain unable to utter a word for a long time.
Therefore, the liveliness of the Dragon Birthday Banquet, the number of people attending, and the quantity of dumplings made have always been indicators of the performance of the ruling Lü dynasty.
Although Lü Ying was incompetent, the wealth left by his ancestors was still enough for Ji Xiaoxiao to squander, not to mention how many good deeds Ji Xiaoxiao had done for the country and the people in the past year.
With the nation prosperous and the people thriving, this year's Dragon Birthday banquet was exceptionally lively.
However, beneath the surface of the bustling scene, countless crises lurk.
The Lu Mansion, a secret underground chamber.
"The dog emperor Lü Ying is lustful, incompetent, cruel, and perverse. He has harmed the loyal and virtuous and slaughtered the common people. It is time for us loyal and righteous people to do our part to restore peace and order to the world, to let the people live in peace and prosperity, and to make the country strong and prosperous."
Lu Guiting's eyes darted around as she surveyed the secret room. The strong, muscular women, exuding a murderous aura, were already itching to kill Ji Xiaoxiao.
"Sisters, compatriots, loyal and righteous people who have been harmed by the dog emperor Lü Ying, today is the perfect opportunity for us to rid the people of this scourge, to act on behalf of Heaven, and to eliminate this dog emperor."
Lu Guiting pinned all the blame on Ji Xiaoxiao, whether it was natural disaster or man-made calamity. She recruited the remaining forces who had been demoted, exiled, and had their entire families executed by the original owner without any explanation, and used them for her own purposes. Furthermore, she used the instigation of certain individuals to unite them closely with the idea of killing Lü Ying and protecting their homeland.
How powerful can a group of brainwashed people, a group of people united in purpose, be!
"To rid the people of harm, to act on behalf of Heaven, and to eliminate the dog emperor."
"To rid the people of harm, to act on behalf of Heaven, and to eliminate the dog emperor."
"To rid the people of harm, to act on behalf of Heaven, and to eliminate the dog emperor."
The sound was loud and chaotic, but Lu Guiting found it extremely pleasant to hear.
Looking at the group of excited fools, Lu Guiting smiled slightly. With their strong support, how could she worry about losing control of the world?
"The victor is king, the loser is villain; I will be the new ruler of the world."
After a while, the crowd quieted down, their round eyes fixed intently on Lu Guiting. They were indignant, they were terrified, they were about to get what they wanted. If it weren't for the noble and virtuous adult who stepped forward to help them, they might have lived a life of mediocrity, watching themselves die with regrets.
Such a kind and gentle person, with extraordinary talent and a magnanimous heart, why doesn't Lu Guiting ascend the throne after overthrowing the tyrant Lü Ying?
Lu Guiting is truly the one who has worked tirelessly and selflessly for the people!
"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
Someone shouted "Long live!" which immediately inspired everyone to imitate it.
Lu Guiting declined repeatedly, but finally had no choice but to agree, "My lords, rise. The good are blessed by Heaven, and the wicked are bullied by ghosts. Once I overthrow Lü Ying's tyranny, I will surely restore your innocence for life."
"Thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty."
With kneeling and weeping, it was a harmonious scene of the emperor and his subjects getting along well.
"Get up, all of you get up! All of you are my good ministers."
Lu Guiting tirelessly helped everyone present to their feet.
Treated with such courtesy by the king, the elderly were moved to tears, their hands and feet trembling with emotion. Lu Guiting offered a few words of comfort and reassurance, then walked towards the higher ground, each step taken with her head held high and chest out.
Sitting down, Lu Guiting said, "To be on the safe side, Lü Ying's son, my grandson, needs to be under our control."
Lu Guiting lowered her head, her previous imposing manner gone. Her fists clenched, her body stiffened, and although she spoke lightly, she was actually feeling uneasy inside.
"Your Majesty, you..." The child was innocent, especially his own grandson.
"No need for further words. For the sake of all the people, even if it costs me my life, I will have no regrets."
Lu Guiting didn't give the soft-hearted people time to talk nonsense, and directly ordered her capable subordinates to go to the Crown Prince's Eastern Palace to arrest Lü Shangqing and bring him back.
Forced by circumstances, they had to sacrifice even their own family for the greater good. Seeing Lu Guiting's actions, even those who were outwardly skeptical were now convinced and wholeheartedly devoted themselves to her cause. However, they failed to understand what kind of good person would be willing to sacrifice even their own innocent grandson.
"They can't even tell the difference between good and bad people; they're truly a bunch of fools."
Looking at the security token in her hand with great interest, Ji Xiaoxiao felt for the first time that the original owner had done a good thing by not leaving these people to be dealt with by her.
Her cheerful mood didn't last long; in the blink of an eye, dark clouds gathered over Ji Xiaoxiao, and a torrential downpour began.
Because of her own suppression and Xue Feishuang's unscathed return, Lu Guiting's uprising was brought forward by several years. The Great Wall wasn't built in a day, and Ji Xiaoxiao, having only been there for a little over a year, likely couldn't compare to Lu Guiting's power.
A head-on confrontation is unwise; we must find another way.
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Xue requests an audience." The eunuch jogged along, his face dripping with sweat.
Not annoyed at being interrupted, Ji Xiaoxiao asked, "Do you know why Prime Minister Xue is requesting an audience?"
The sudden request for an audience by someone who never visits unless there's a reason is a mystery.
---Aside---
Thank you for the pink vote from Rouxue Fanxing! Thank you for the three flowers from Shenyu Qingchen!
Thank you for the pink vote from Rouxue Fanxing! Thank you for the three flowers from Shenyu Qingchen!
Thank you for the pink vote from Rouxue Fanxing! Thank you for the three flowers from Shenyu Qingchen!
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