Chapter 443 The Imperial Edict is True
The people on Xie Jingmo's side are very confident.
It’s not that they think the late emperor trusts Xie Jingmo that much.
They simply believed in Yun Zhao.
In their hearts, Yun Zhao is no one else.
They have been through life and death together for many years and are people who can always support each other.
They believed in Yun Zhao and understood Yun Zhao.
Yun Zhao is not a person who talks big.
They even believed that even if Mu Chengyan had given the imperial edict in his hand to Yun Zhao, Yun Zhao would not do anything with it.
Yun Zhao has his own bottom line.
Therefore, they were quite confident when confronting those civil servants.
"Of course the imperial edict in the Queen Mother's hand is the real one."
"That's the Empress Dowager! The late emperor was raised by the Empress Dowager. Naturally, the late emperor would entrust matters like this to the person he trusts and relies on the most!"
"Exactly. If it were up to me, I'd have no idea where that imperial edict in Mu Chengyan's hand came from!"
Yun Zhao sat in a high seat with a calm expression, appearing generous and calm.
She handed the imperial edict in her hand to Fu Hai.
Fu Hai unfolded the imperial edict and read aloud, "By the Will of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims, I am fully aware that time is running out and the country cannot be without a ruler for a single day. Xie Jingmo is knowledgeable and broad-minded, and has made great contributions in defeating the enemy troops on the border. I deeply believe that he is the best choice for a ruler. I now appoint Xie Jingmo as the pre-emperor. I hope that all the ministers will sincerely assist him. I decree this!"
Fu Hai's voice was very loud.
Every word is pronounced clearly.
Let everyone present hear the contents of the edict clearly.
As soon as these words were spoken, Mu Chengyan's men were about to step forward.
Then Yun Zhao said calmly, "What are you still standing there for? This is your new king, why don't you pay your respects immediately?"
Following an excited shout of "Long live the emperor," a large group of people knelt around.
Mu Chengyan stood where he was, realizing that he had lost the initiative.
He looked up at Yun Zhao who was sitting on the high seat, opened his mouth, and said lightly: "So, between me and Xie Jingmo, you chose him, Yun Zhao." Mu Chengyan's eyes were fierce, "Yun Zhao, don't regret it."
Yun Zhao smiled faintly, and she replied with one word, "Come."
Everything around was in a state of panic.
Mu Chengyan stepped forward and took out the imperial edict in his hand. "My copy is the real one, Xie Jingmo's copy is fake."
Deputy General Gao sneered, "How do you prove it?!"
Mu Chengyan asked back, "Then how can you prove that your copy is definitely the truth?"
Vice Admiral Gao: '...'
No one can answer this question.
The little emperor is dead. Who will testify to these two edicts?
Who can prove it?
The two edicts were spread out on the table, and every stroke of the handwriting was carefully studied by the people around them.
Mu Chengyan frowned and asked the Minister of Revenue, "Is the signature on that copy the signature of the little emperor?"
The Minister of Revenue squinted his eyes and looked at it for a long time. "It looks... a bit like it."
Mu Chengyan frowned, pulled the Minister of Revenue aside, and whispered a few words to him.
The Minister of Revenue's eyes trembled.
This is different from before. Before, he didn't know that Xie Jingmo also had an imperial edict of succession. Moreover, anyone with a keen eye could see that there was almost no difference in the handwriting between the two edicts.
Judging from the current level of support, Mucheng Yan has already lost.
If he continues to stand on Mu Chengyan's side, wouldn't he be putting himself and his family in danger?
"The Regent...really wants to do this?"
Mu Chengyan glared at the Minister of Revenue fiercely, "Hurry up! Don't forget, your daughter is in my hands!"
The Minister of Revenue nodded repeatedly, "Go, I'll go right now!"
Watching the Minister of Revenue hurried out, Mu Chengyan walked back to the two imperial edicts. After a long silence, he knew that the Minister of Revenue had come in and nodded to him from a distance. Then Mu Chengyan curled up a sinister smile.
Yun Zhao was sitting in his seat and naturally saw Mu Chengyan's actions and expression.
She slowly narrowed her eyes and was about to ask Fu Hai to ask the Minister of Revenue what he had just done.
Then Mu Chengyan said, "The handwriting is too similar to be distinguished. It is better for Master Li from the Imperial College to make the judgment."
As soon as these words were spoken, the hall fell silent.
Lord Li of the Imperial College is a man of high moral character and esteem, having served as a veteran of five dynasties under five emperors.
Even the late emperor had to respectfully address Lord Li as Grand Tutor when seeing him.
In today's world, no one can surpass this status.
Mu Chengyan leaned his hands behind his back, looking calm and relaxed. "Why? You don't even trust Lord Li, do you?"
No one dared to respond.
Yun Zhao was all too familiar with Mu Chengyan's expression at that moment. Frowning, she asked calmly, "Lord Li is already over eighty years old, and he's just a figurehead at court for retirement. How dare you summon him for such a small matter?"
As for who the young emperor would pass on the throne to, she and Mu Chengyan both had an idea.
What annoyed her most was Mu Chengyan's way of manipulating people. Lord Li was old, how could he bear to threaten someone else's family?
Yun Zhao couldn't bear it.
But there are people who have the heart to do that.
Mu Chengyan's eyes were indifferent and he spoke in a solemn manner, "I just came to identify the handwriting. Besides, the affairs of the court are not trivial matters. This matter now concerns the future emperor. It is a matter of the utmost importance!"
As soon as these words were spoken.
The people behind Mu Chengyan echoed one after another.
Looking at Mu Chengyan's confident look, they thought that Mu Chengyan was sure to win, and that Yun Zhao was panicking because the edict in his hand was fake.
They became proud again.
Xie Jingmo frowned, and Deputy General Gao lowered his head and asked Xie Jingmo, "General, I will go to meet Lord Li's family!"
Xie Jingmo shook his head, "It's too late to go now."
Upon hearing this, Mu Chengyan curled his lips and sneered, "Yes, it's too late to make any plans now. You might as well just admit defeat instead of troubling Lord Li any further."
Mu Chengyan laughed arrogantly,
People on both sides entered into a new round of fighting.
It was only after Yun Zhao called someone in to bring in food that these people, who had been hungry all day, finally calmed down.
Yun Zhao had already eaten, and was holding his head high. Xie Jingmo looked at him worriedly and asked, "Can you hold on?"
Yun Zhao nodded, "Nothing."
There must be an explanation for what happened today.
After today——
Yun Zhao's gaze fell outside the hall.
The stone steps outside the hall were covered with silver, showing a sense of tranquility and harmony.
An octogenarian came galloping in a horse-drawn carriage.
When I got off the carriage, my legs were so weak that I couldn't stand.
Xie Jingmo hurried to help him. Lord Li's eyes were cloudy and full of tears.
Xie Jingmo whispered, "Master Li, it's okay. Just say whatever they ask you to say. I can handle it."
The old man's tears rolled down, and he couldn't even move his feet. "Xie General, I'm so sorry for you!"
Xie Jingmo respectfully helped the man up and said, "Lord Li has worked hard for the court. This is serious. I understand your difficulties."
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