Jun Zechen spent the entire day yesterday in a daze, like a walking corpse.
He stayed with the Queen in Kunning Palace for a whole day, his eyes never leaving her peaceful face.
Even at night, he was stubborn and unwilling to leave. He just sat quietly by the bed, as if time had stopped.
Anshun entered the bedroom of Kunning Palace in the morning, preparing to wake up the emperor to attend the morning court.
As soon as he stepped into the palace, he looked up and found that His Majesty had already changed into court robes. His expression was as cold as ice that had not melted for a thousand years, so cold that it made people tremble with fear.
Anshun's heart trembled, and he lowered his head instantly, not daring to meet His Majesty's gaze. At this moment, he even tried to breathe lightly, just wanting to do his utmost to reduce his presence.
Jun Zechen seemed unaware and just glanced at her very slowly as she lay sleeping motionless on the bed, his eyes full of longing and pain.
Then he turned around resolutely and left Kunning Palace.
Tai Chi Hall.
Before His Majesty arrived, the court was already in turmoil, with ministers communicating animatedly and the atmosphere extremely intense.
However, Minister Su just stood there in a daze, as if he had lost his soul.
He heard the news of the queen's death yesterday, and he still hasn't recovered from it.
He just couldn't believe that his daughter had suddenly passed away right after giving birth to her eldest son?
Could it be that His Majesty has really been using the Su family?
These questions kept circling in his mind.
But the news that came out of the palace yesterday made everyone drop their jaws.
His Majesty actually issued an oral decree that if the real murderer of the queen was not found within seven days, all the concubines in the harem would be buried with the queen.
These included Concubine De, who was pregnant with the royal heir, and Tang Ronghua.
Not to mention other court officials, even Su Hongyu, who was used to seeing many storms, was so shocked that he was speechless for a long time.
At this time, the ministers in the hall were arguing with each other, their faces red, because of the words spoken by His Majesty yesterday.
Among them, Zuo Shiyi shouted indignantly: "The Queen has passed away, and we ministers can understand your majesty's grief, but how can your majesty issue an edict to let the concubines in the harem be buried with the Queen!"
Although the official position of Zuo Shiyi was low, only the eighth rank, as a censor, he was responsible for other matters besides making suggestions, and it was also a position with some real power.
When Su Hongyu heard Zuo Shiyi's words, he couldn't help but sneer in his heart.
The daughter of Zuo Jianyi Grand Counselor is also a concubine in the harem, but he did not stand up to speak, but instead let a small-time Shiyi criticize Your Majesty here passionately.
Lord Li, the highest-ranking censor, was also frowning at this moment, and was extremely dissatisfied with the emperor's behavior.
"After all, Concubine De and Tang Ronghua are pregnant. Your Majesty's actions are indeed inappropriate." Lord Li's voice was steady and powerful.
When Zuo Shiyi saw that Lord Li was also standing on his side, he suddenly felt like he had a backer. His back straightened up a lot, and his voice, which had been trembling a little, became firm.
Seeing this, several officials also began to agree.
At this time, General Ye, like Su Hongyu, stood there silently without saying a word.
He knew very well about the Queen's death, and it was he who instructed his daughter to do it.
As expected of his daughter, she does things flawlessly.
He didn't believe that His Majesty would really ignore the opinions of the court officials and kill people for the Queen. The Grand Commander lowered his head, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing an imperceptible smug smile.
Suddenly, Anshun's sharp voice suddenly rang out in the Taiji Hall.
"Your Majesty has arrived—"
The ministers who were originally discussing fell silent in an instant, stood in their seats in unison, and knelt respectfully to pay their respects.
"Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty."
Their voices were loud and resonant in the temple.
Jun Zechen walked up to the platform with big strides and majestic momentum, his posture upright, like a towering mountain.
He was dressed in a black and gold dragon robe with the gold embroidery on it shining brightly. He wore a crown on his head and a long pearl curtain swayed slightly, covering most of his frosty face and his deep and sharp eyes.
"My dear ministers, please stand up."
Anshun followed the procedure in an orderly manner, "If you have something to say, please report it. If not, please leave the court——"
Zuo Shiyi was becoming more confident because of the heated discussion he had just had with other ministers. He took a deep breath and stood up resolutely.
"I have something to report."
"Your Majesty, I heard that the Empress has passed away and her body has not yet been laid to rest. You have just ascended the throne, so you should bury the Empress's body in the imperial mausoleum as soon as possible."
Zuo Shiyi observed His Majesty's expression.
"I have my own arrangements for this matter. You don't need to say more, my dear." Jun Zechen's voice was cold and left no room for doubt.
Zuo Shiyi first mentioned such a trivial matter, but the emperor still did his own thing. He was very conflicted and didn't know whether he should continue to advise him.
At this time, the Right Counselor also stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, the Queen has passed away. We are deeply saddened. However, I heard that Your Majesty wants the concubines to be buried with the Queen. I wonder if this is true."
"true."
Jun Zechen's answer was brief and straightforward, without any change in expression on his face.
Seeing that His Majesty was unmoved, the Right Counselor made up his mind, immediately knelt down, and knocked his forehead heavily to the ground.
"I beg Your Majesty to reconsider. The late emperor implemented benevolent policies and Your Majesty has just ascended the throne. You must not commit murder!" His voice was filled with pleading.
At this time, Grand Admiral Ye also knelt down slowly, his expression solemn: "Your Majesty, please think twice."
When the ministers of the Ye family saw that General Ye had expressed his attitude, they also began to kneel down and shouted in unison: "Your Majesty, please think twice."
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