Inside the Imperial Study, there was such silence you could hear a pin drop; it was deathly quiet.
The earth-shattering revelation of his identity just now was like a boulder thrown into a deep pool, stirring up far more than a thousand ripples.
Only three people remained calm and composed.
One of them is Su Quan, an old man who has followed His Majesty since the time when he was a prince.
Having weathered many storms and earned deep trust, he naturally knew these royal secrets.
At this moment, she simply lowered her eyes and silently stood guard by the bed.
Secondly, there is Dou Zhan, a centurion directly under Yin Zhe, with whom he fought side by side for many years and entrusted with life and death.
He even developed feelings for her, and his attention to her naturally far exceeded that of others.
With the accumulation of clues, I had already vaguely guessed something, and now this was just the confirmation of that guess.
Beyond the shock, there was an even more complex emotion that was difficult to describe.
The third was Prime Minister Pei Xuanyun.
He held the position of prime minister from the beginning of the empress's reign and personally handled many of the secret affairs during the foundation-laying period.
He was well aware of the true identity of the Xuanji Guard commander who had been hiding in the shadows for years.
At this moment, his face was calm, his eyes were lowered, and he was listening to an old story that he already knew all too well.
Apart from these three, everyone else was so shocked by the sudden truth that they were unable to control themselves.
Qin Zhaoyue opened her mouth wide enough to fit an egg.
My body trembled slightly, and my mind was a mess.
This...no...this plot isn't right! Who arranged such a melodramatic development?
The person who always wears a veil and flaunts in front of her is actually her aunt?
"Hmm..."
He let out a meaningless murmur, feeling as if his worldview had been violently shaken.
The Third Princess, the Fourth Princess, and the Fifth Prince were also stunned on the spot, completely shocked by the news.
They were not entirely unfamiliar with this aunt, as she had lived in the Empress's princess residence for a long time.
I thought she had also died in that bloody battle, but I never knew when she became the mysterious Hidden Thousand-Household Commander of the Xuanji Guard.
This...this...the sheer absurdity left them speechless for a moment.
The three youngest children reacted rather calmly, as they had never seen this old lady before.
At this moment, she just blinked her big, curious eyes, her gaze lingering on Yin Zhe's veiled face.
The other commanders of Xuanji Guard, Pan Yue, Yan Bing, and Ling Duo, all had their expressions change drastically.
As if seeing a ghost in broad daylight, the gazes directed at Yin Zhe were filled with disbelief and immense confusion.
The colleague who had worked with her for many years and even entrusted her with her life was actually a royal princess.
This is even more outrageous than the most bizarre storybooks.
On the soft couch, Qin Minghuang, whose breath was weak, managed to force a barely perceptible smile at the corner of her mouth.
Her younger sister is very stubborn.
Even choosing a code name like "Yinzhe" (隐蛰), which carries connotations of hibernation and concealment, suggests that resentment may still be lingering in their heart.
But her abilities...
Qin Minghuang was clear-headed. He might be able to do a good job governing a prefecture or a county, but when it came to the entire Daqian Dynasty, he was still far from being up to par.
If she's not shrewd enough and not cunning enough, just dealing with those shrewd civil and military officials in the court would probably be enough to drive her crazy.
She mustered her strength and, in a weak but clear voice, gave the order:
"Bright Moon... From now on, you can live under the sunlight."
"Take good care of the children for me, especially the sixth one, who's the most troublesome..."
It's true that Xiao Liu's abilities are unfathomable, and her opportunities and luck are astonishing, but to directly entrust such a vital instrument as the Xuanji Guard, which is crucial to the foundation of the nation, into her hands...
Qin Minghuang had considered similar ideas before, but those were decisions that required several more years of observation and nurturing, and were made only after the person's temperament and methods had matured and stabilized.
This is a last resort, and we must prepare for the worst-case scenario.
Revealing Yin Zhe's identity was both to allow Ming Yue to stand up openly and to ensure that an elder could keep an eye on things and keep Xiao Liu's impulsive nature in check.
There must be some checks and balances to prevent her from acting recklessly and squandering this powerful national asset.
She paused for a moment, then added a special reminder: "Xiao Liu, show some respect to your Aunt Mingyue too."
Upon hearing this, Yin Zhe and Qin Zhaoyue both fell silent.
The two of them, without prior arrangement, recalled all the times they had spent together before...
One is cold and ruthless, handling business strictly; the other is joking and never serious.
At this moment, his identity was suddenly exposed, and he felt a mix of emotions that were difficult to describe.
For a moment, no one spoke.
How to put it? Qin Zhaoyue was so embarrassed she wanted to scratch her feet.
"Alright..." Qin Minghuang closed her eyes wearily.
"The Xuanji Guard is now in your hands. You are in charge of the specific arrangements and deployments."
Xiao Liu's abilities are closely related to the fate of the nation, so why not let her try giving orders?
Check its quality and see how much it weighs.
At least I'm still hanging on by a thread, so if anything goes wrong, I can correct it in time.
Qin Zhaoyue took a deep breath, suppressed the chaotic thoughts in her mind, and quickly sorted out the current situation.
She raised her head, her gaze first falling on Lingduo, who held the most crucial information.
"What is the strength and deployment of the people lurking in the strongholds of the four great families? Are they capable of carrying out the annihilation?"
Lingduo immediately clasped his hands in a fist salute and said decisively:
"Reporting to the Commander, our forces are sufficient, and we have been preparing for many years, awaiting only your command."
Qin Zhaoyue nodded, her gaze sweeping across the entire room, and began issuing instructions:
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