The words had barely left his mouth when these important figures who had just entered the Imperial Study—
Prime Minister Pei Xuanyun, Imperial Guard Commander Meng Guang, and the Xuanji Guard commanders Yin Zhe, Dou Zhan, Yan Bing, and Ling Duo, who rushed back, were all stunned.
He suddenly looked up, his face filled with disbelief.
Pei Xuanyun's pupils shrank sharply, his shock evident on his face.
This seems to be the second time recently that such an uncharacteristically distraught expression has been seen on the face of this usually composed and prudent prime minister, and both times it was because of Xiao Liu.
Qin Minghuang thought about it and found it somewhat inappropriate to laugh.
Qin Zhaoyue also turned to look at him, recalling her experience of being forced to come to his door.
The old man wouldn't let go of the "drug administration" incident, so when he invited me to dinner, he could only offer me simple food.
He couldn't help but slightly raise his chin, with an undisguised hint of provocation.
"What, Prime Minister Pei, are you dissatisfied?"
Pei Xuanyun quickly lowered his head, concealing all emotions in his eyes.
Tsk... With so many people present, all looking shocked, why single him out?
However, having served as prime minister for many years, his composure was unmatched by ordinary people, and his voice instantly regained its usual calmness.
"Your Highness is joking. I dare not, nor do I have such an idea."
Qin Zhaoyue squeezed out a reserved "hmm" through her nose and said slowly:
"If you're not happy about it, then keep it to yourself."
Everyone: ...
This Sixth Prince is truly... as always, his words are as astonishing.
Qin Minghuang glared at her irritably. After all, he was the current prime minister, a pillar of the country, and she didn't even give him a shred of respect.
She knew perfectly well that Xiao Liu's biggest supporters in the court were probably only Pei Xueqiao and Meng Jian, two outstanding young talents.
The Pei family and the Meng family, one a civil official and the other a military one, are both important ministers of the state with deep roots.
She wouldn't have summoned them at this moment if she didn't value their power and loyalty.
However, Pei Xueqiao and Meng Jian were ultimately juniors and far from being able to represent the position of their respective families.
Qin Zhaoyue's public "teasing" of Pei Xuanyun suggests that she truly has no intention of building her power or vying for the throne.
Su Quan, Su's father-in-law, watched with trepidation.
It wasn't that she cared about the Sixth Prince's rebuke of Prime Minister Pei, but rather that she was afraid the Sixth Prince might accidentally loosen his grip on His Majesty's chest when he turned his head to speak.
After hesitating for a long time, I couldn't help but take a step forward, lightly supporting her arm, my voice trembling with tears.
"My little darling, please be careful, please don't let it slip from your hands!"
Qin Zhaoyue rolled her eyes at him. "Why are you worrying so much? Do you think I'm such an unreliable person?"
Her response was a deathly silence throughout the imperial study.
At that moment, the silence was deafening.
Qin Minghuang sighed helplessly in her heart and gently squeezed Xiao Liu's hand.
Sensing her mother's signal, Qin Zhaoyue immediately turned her head, bent down, and brought her ear close.
"Your Majesty, please speak. Give me your orders."
A few breaths later, Qin Zhaoyue straightened up, her gaze sweeping over the crowd still kneeling below, and said loudly:
"This Regent hereby announces that the Third Princess Qin Zhaowan shall serve as Regent, with the Fourth Princess Qin Zhaoshu and the Fifth Prince Qin Jingzhan assisting her."
If anything were to happen to His Majesty, the Third Princess shall succeed him.
Meng Guang: ?
Pei Xuanyun: ?
Zhong Xuanji Wei Qianhu: ?
They looked at each other, their eyes filled with confusion.
The regent announced that someone else would act as regent.
What kind of show is this? I've never heard of it before.
What exactly is the role of the Sixth Prince as regent? He can't just be a messenger, can he?
No one stepped forward to question or inquire.
Because His Majesty has just given a clear order that both Qin Zhaoyue's possession of the Heavenly Disc and her special method of healing herself are classified as top secret and must not be leaked to the outside world in the slightest.
But that's not all.
Qin Zhaoyue bent down again to listen carefully to her mother's faint words, and after a moment she looked up again to relay the message.
"Princess Qin Zhaoqiong is hereby appointed as the Grand General of the Northern Border, to command all military affairs in the Northern Border."
The Second Prince, Qin Jingheng, was appointed Grand General of the Southern Frontier, in charge of all military operations in the south.
"Pei Xuanyun and Meng Guang are appointed as ministers assisting the state, to work together to stabilize the court."
Qin Zhaoyue became a completely emotionless mouthpiece, relaying whatever she heard.
The contents are all about emergency arrangements and power arrangements in case something happens to His Majesty.
Everyone was assigned a task, and their feelings were all different.
The Third Princess, in particular, who was thrust into the spotlight, felt a mix of emotions.
If my elder sister and second brother were in the capital right now, this important responsibility of overseeing the country might not have fallen to me.
The first two are one thing, but the fourth sister is meticulous and thoughtful, while the sixth sister is even more extraordinary, carrying a shocking secret and possessing exceptional strength.
If their mother is healthy, these two younger sisters may very well show their true brilliance in the coming years.
After all, the struggle for the crown prince position has never truly been brought to the forefront.
"The Sixth Princess is hereby granted the title of..."
Huh? Qin Zhaoyue, who was always the type to relay messages without thinking, suddenly paused at this point.
He subconsciously looked at his mother, the queen, with a questioning look in his eyes.
Qin Minghuang, barely able to speak, managed to explain:
“Your third sister’s foundation is still weak, and you sisters need to work together to support her.”
Qin Zhaoyue pursed her lips, concealing a complex emotion in her eyes, and continued speaking.
"I hereby appoint the Sixth Princess, who is myself, as... Commander of the Xuanji Guard."
The room fell silent.
This time, even the sound of breathing seemed to disappear, and everyone's attention was once again focused on Qin Zhaoyue.
Commander of the Xuanji Guard!
This is a position that reports directly to the emperor and wields the most terrifying surveillance and military power!
His Majesty actually entrusted this position to the Sixth Princess?
The Xuanji Guard was the most important core department established by Qin Minghuang after he ascended the throne, and it wielded immense power.
It oversees all officials, arrests and interrogations, and has gathered numerous martial arts masters from all over the world, making it the sharpest hidden blade and the strongest shield in the war.
This guard has always been directly under the command of His Majesty alone, and has never been delegated to anyone else.
Therefore, although the Weizhong region had many commanders in charge of various affairs, the position of commander was always vacant.
This position is unnecessary; His Majesty himself is the true commander.
Now, this powerful weapon of the nation, capable of shaking the court and the country and slaying all evil spirits, has been personally delivered by His Majesty to the Sixth Prince, Qin Zhaoyue.
The profound meaning and trust implied in this move are enough to stir up a storm in the hearts of anyone in the know!
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