At the morning court today, the Taiji Palace was filled with a tense atmosphere as usual, and there was a lot of noise.
Su Hongyu asked sternly, "General Xiao, His Majesty is just missing. Are you planning a rebellion?"
Xiao Liefeng snorted coldly, raised the corner of his mouth, and responded with full of sarcasm.
"Is it me who is rebelling, or is it you, Minister Su, who is rebelling? Your Su family is now in control of the government, and the harem is controlled by your daughter."
He folded his hands over his chest, his eyes full of disdain.
"The eldest prince was also born to the queen. Who knows if the disappearance of His Majesty was caused by your Su family, just to support the youngest son to ascend the throne."
Xiao Liefeng took a step forward.
"If the youngest son ascends the throne, won't the whole world belong to your Su family?"
Xiao Liefeng's voice became increasingly high-pitched, and veins popped out on his forehead.
"Moreover, the young son ascending the throne will endanger the foundation of the country. You, Minister Su, are not worthy of being regent."
When the ministers heard what Xiao Liefeng said, they were suddenly in an uproar and whispered to each other.
"What General Xiao said is not without reason. Shang Shu Ling Su had previously concealed the news from His Majesty."
A minister frowned and muttered to himself, his eyes full of suspicion.
"No, no, your majesty trusts the Su family, that's why he lets the Su family supervise the country."
Another courtier hastily retorted.
"Before His Majesty went to war, he favored the Queen alone. The Queen should have advised His Majesty to treat everyone equally, but she did nothing. Perhaps it was the Queen who seduced His Majesty into going to war this time."
Another person came over and spoke in a low voice, his face full of speculation and malice.
"That makes sense. If that's the case, then the Su family and the Queen are colluding from within. This, this..."
Everyone echoed, with complex and changing expressions on their faces.
There are also many officials in the court who stand on the side of the Su family, but since the Su family became Jun Zechen's people, they have alienated many officials.
Those who originally supported the Su family seemed to have little effect even if they argued with reason at this moment.
Their faces turned red and they argued loudly, but were drowned out by the crowd's questioning.
Suddenly, a sharp eunuch's voice broke the tense atmosphere in Taiji Palace.
"The Queen has arrived, the Crown Prince has arrived—"
The sound was like thunder, and the originally noisy court immediately fell silent, as if the mute button had been pressed.
Everyone's eyes turned towards the palace gate.
Su Hongyu's face was also filled with shock, and he looked at his daughter holding his grandson's hand in disbelief.
He walked into the hall solemnly and steadily step by step.
Su Jingyao was dressed in bright yellow queen's dress, the gorgeous silk sparkling with dazzling light.
The phoenix crown on her head is dazzling, and every gem is sparkling.
She has an upright posture, walks calmly, and her graceful and elegant temperament is evident.
Although the eldest prince is small in stature, he has dignified manners and good etiquette.
He pursed his lips tightly, had a serious face, and a firm look in his eyes. His small body exuded a strong aura that no one dared to underestimate.
The ministers saluted in unison.
"Your humble servant greets Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Their voices echoed in the hall.
"Get up."
After Xiao Liefeng stood up, his brows were furrowed.
"Your Majesty, Taiji Palace is where the court officials discuss government affairs. How can a woman like you be allowed to come here?"
Xiao Liefeng's tone was full of dissatisfaction and doubt, and his eyes were filled with contempt.
"I am the Queen, responsible for assisting Your Majesty and caring about state affairs. The rise and fall of the country depends on me. How can I say I am just a woman?"
Su Jingyao raised her chin slightly, staring directly at the tall and rude General Xiao Huaihua with a sharp gaze.
There was no trace of retreat or fear in his eyes.
"Today's matter concerns the safety of Your Majesty. I also have the right to listen to advice. How can you rudely stop me here?"
Su Jingyao's eyes became increasingly sharp, as if she wanted to see through Xiao Liefeng.
Xiao Liefeng didn't expect that the daughter of the Su family was so eloquent, and was stunned for a moment.
"Then does the Queen have any suggestions regarding His Majesty's disappearance?" Xiao Liefeng came back to his senses and asked.
"Of course we will send all the troops to look for Your Majesty." Su Jingyao said without hesitation, in a resounding voice.
"Your Majesty has been missing for a few days now, and there has been no news. The country cannot be without a ruler for a day. I suggest supporting Prince Duan to take the throne."
Xiao Liefeng held his head high and spoke in a loud and shameless voice.
His face was full of arrogance and domineering, and his eyes revealed greed and ambition.
A dark color quickly flashed across Su Jingyao's eyes, and the dark light was like an abyss of cold water with no bottom.
Prince Duan?
The son of Concubine Shu?
It seems that Concubine Shu really refuses to give up.
If she remembered correctly, this Concubine Shu had harmed her when she was in the Eastern Palace.
Su Jingyao still had a smile on her lips, but the smile did not reach her eyes, and instead revealed a hint of coldness.
"If I do not agree, what will General Xiao do?"
Xiao Liefeng had obviously come prepared. Ever since His Majesty did not bring him with him on this expedition, the dissatisfaction in his heart had been growing like wild weeds.
At this moment, his eyes became sinister.
Xiao Liefeng once took refuge with the Ye family. Perhaps because of this, he was suspected by His Majesty and his official career became increasingly difficult.
Since His Majesty is missing, he naturally has to seize this rare opportunity.
He united many of Ye's old subordinates who had secretly defected to the Ye family in the past. These people had been ostracized due to the fall of the Ye family and had long been resentful.
In that case, why not give it a try?
He shouted, "Someone come!" The sound was like thunder, exploding in the hall.
A series of soldiers filed in, and their heavy footsteps echoed in the Taiji Palace, instantly surrounding the entire palace.
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