The princes and ministers have always been extremely concerned about the emperor's affairs. After all, this is the king who can decide life and death with a single word.
The news about Prince An's Mansion spread throughout the capital in just half an hour.
Unlike the common people who applauded, the aristocratic families considered more and further.
Emperor Mingxi was swift and decisive in his actions and ruthlessly punished people. The aristocratic families had already united as one before the emperor ascended the throne.
He tried every possible means to prevent Emperor Mingxi from ascending to the throne, but during the previous emperor's reign, Duke Cheng Lao was powerful and commanded a large army. In the later years of Emperor Mingxi's reign, he followed Duke Cheng Lao on frontier campaigns. By the time he gained power, it was too late and the aristocratic families were powerless to reverse the situation.
It’s just that when the current emperor ascended the throne, he was already bloodthirsty.
Fathers and sons killed each other, brothers murdered each other, and the road to the throne was paved with mountains of corpses and seas of blood. If the killing hadn't caused panic among the people and left the court with no one to use, I'm afraid this group of people would have died twenty years ago.
As long as they can survive and enjoy wealth and status, why would the aristocratic families want to go back to the days when they had to live in fear?
"Everyone, the current leader has beaten Prince An's eldest grandson to the point of hanging his life by a thread. Have you noticed our actions?"
"I think it's possible. Otherwise, Prince An is your Majesty's brother. Why would the emperor be so disrespectful to him and punish him with a cane in the street?"
The fear of Emperor Mingxi was deep in his bones, and Li Yi stood up quickly.
He clenched his fists and pressed his lips into a straight line, revealing his deep uneasiness. "We are united as a family. Doesn't His Majesty really know?"
Li Yi's eyes wandered, scanning everyone. "Perhaps one of you here is a spy. Otherwise, how can we explain the consequences of the execution of your entire family? You know, your brother just offered us a brilliant plan to kill the crown prince."
He is just a small proofreader now, and he doesn't have to think about becoming one of the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers in this life.
It's a pity that although he is full of talent, he has the same fate as Li Guang.
This made Li Yi afraid of Emperor Mingxi, and at the same time resentful of him for not being able to use his talents.
"Why are you uncles so afraid of that bastard? My son is still lying in bed. Even if he is cured, he will be a cripple. With so many of us gathered here, are you still afraid of him?"
Yan Zeli lost his usual polite demeanor. His facial muscles twitched and his teeth chattered.
The Wang family has been destroyed, and now the only aristocratic families left are the Li and Shi families.
The Chen family had been used by His Majesty to incite rebellion by Concubine Bao, so that he could be allowed to serve as an official normally. Unlike the other families, they would not be given a minor official position after passing the imperial examination.
The Shi and Li families looked at each other. They really looked down on Yan Zeli, this idiot.
He is far worse than the current emperor. If they overthrow Emperor Mingxi and let this idiot sit on the throne, the emperor will be a soft persimmon in their hands.
Shi Qian glanced at Yan Zeli and said impatiently, "Didn't Prince An warn you? The current situation is far more terrifying than you can imagine. It's okay to scold that person here, but if you go out and spread rumors, even if you are the Crown Prince of An, you will be killed."
Yan Zeli was scolded, and the next generation of heirs of the aristocratic families were also here.
Facing their half-smiling eyes, Yan Zeli's face turned darker than the bottom of a pot. He snorted coldly and said no more.
His greatest resource was Prince An, and the maid who was placed next to the queen was also dead.
He was now moving forward in the dark, and if he wanted revenge, he had to rely on these noble families. After the Crown Prince died and Emperor Mingxi ascended the throne, he would kill all those who disrespected him.
Shi and Li had no idea of his inner thoughts.
We have been discussing countermeasures.
"Fortunately, we still have Lady Liu as our card, and we also have all of her family members under our control. She has no choice but to listen."
"Haha, she thinks she's really pregnant. And she wants to challenge us?"
"What we need to do now is to hold our troops in place. It hasn't been long since the Crown Prince was poisoned, and the capital is in a state of panic. Everyone, please proceed with caution."
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Pei Mansion.
Emperor Mingxi's eyes were sharp. "Does Pei Qing have any idea?"
Pei Hangqing lowered his head and answered meticulously, "I have uncovered a lot recently. It won't be long before we can close the net."
He felt a little puzzled. If His Majesty had any doubts, he could have summoned him at any time. Why did he have to come all this way in person?
"Are you confused?" Emperor Mingxi looked down at Pei Hangqing, and he saw his doubts. After all, he was the Minister of Personnel, promoted by him, so Emperor Mingxi still valued him.
Pei Hangqing didn't hesitate, "Your Majesty, why are you here?"
Emperor Mingxi's expression remained as calm as ever, even without his dragon robes. His aloof air remained unchanged. Suddenly, a smile crossed his eyes. "Yes."
Pei Hangqing followed His Majesty's signal and turned around to see the little prince holding hands with a four-year-old boy.
Without your Majesty's permission, you cannot look directly at him. Pei Hangqing kept his head down, and the little prince didn't say anything, so he didn't see it.
He suddenly realized something and couldn't help laughing at himself for being blinded by one thing.
The only one who can make Your Majesty extraordinary is this little ancestor.
"Yu'er, come here." Emperor Mingxi said in a gentle tone and waved to the little fat boy.
Yan Chengyu stopped communicating with his brother - the two of them had been gesturing with their hands and feet.
He took two steps at a time, his cheeks flushed with the redness of over-exercise. "Father?"
Now that he has found a new friend, he just wants to play with Wen Hui.
Emperor Mingxi took the handkerchief from Wu Zhonghe and wiped the sweat from his forehead. "I've come to see Minister Pei."
His Majesty's words were polite, but Pei Hangqing would not take advantage of them. "It is my turn to pay my respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Pei Hangqing wore a royal blue robe with a fine jade pendant adorning his waist. He had no other adornments, but his aura of coolness made him look stunning in his simple attire.
The little prince couldn't walk when he saw a good-looking person. His eyes were like washed grapes, black and bright, with a hint of shyness.
"Hello~" the voice was very soft.
1002 was rolling around in the cub's mind, and he laughed so hard, "Cub, why are you so obsessed with looks!"
Ding Ding teased Fatty, and his face flushed even more. He just liked good-looking people.
That’s right!
The little guy's cute appearance made everyone laugh, and Emperor Mingxi did not hide it at all.
Yan Chengyu stretched out his hands, "Father, hold me!"
Emperor Mingxi was eager to follow the advice, but he was pounced on by a hungry tiger just as he held the cub in his arms.
The little prince opened his mouth and bit Emperor Mingxi's face until it turned red, but his teeth were small and did not leave any marks.
Emperor Mingxi was not angry at all. Instead, he smiled even more deeply while holding the little fat boy.
His Majesty's favor for the Crown Prince far exceeds others' imagination, which makes Pei Hangqing not only like the Crown Prince, but also more eager to cultivate the Crown Prince into a talented person.
Emperor Mingxi was kind to him and trusted him so much.
While he was thinking to himself, a chubby kid came over and said, "Hold me."
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