At this morning's court session, 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 only missing. Are you planning a rebellion?"
Xiao Liefeng snorted coldly, raised the corners 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 now controls the government, and your daughter controls the harem."
He crossed his arms over his chest, his eyes filled with disdain.
"The eldest prince was also born to the queen. Who knows if His Majesty's disappearance 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 ascension of a young son to the throne would endanger the very foundation of the country. You, Minister Su, are not fit to be regent."
When the ministers heard what Xiao Liefeng said, they were suddenly in an uproar and whispered to each other.
"General Xiao is right. Minister Su had previously concealed the news from His Majesty."
A minister frowned and muttered softly, his eyes full of suspicion.
"No, no, Your Majesty trusts the Su family, that's why he allowed them to supervise the country."
Another courtier hastily retorted.
"Before His Majesty went to war, he favored the Queen. The Queen should have advised His Majesty to treat everyone equally, but she did nothing. Perhaps His Majesty's current expedition was also the Queen's idea, seduced by her."
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 with each other. 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 flushed 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.
Su Jingyao was wearing a 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 elegant and noble temperament is undoubtedly revealed.
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 made people dare not underestimate him.
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.
"Empress, the Taiji Palace is where the court officials hold political meetings. How can a mere woman like you be allowed here?"
Xiao Liefeng's tone was full of dissatisfaction and doubt, and his eyes were filled with contempt.
"I am the Empress, charged with assisting Your Majesty and caring for the affairs of state. The nation's prosperity and decline, honor and disgrace, all depend on me. How can I be called 'a mere woman'?"
Su Jingyao raised her chin slightly, her eyes sharp as torches, staring directly at the tall and rude General Xiao Huaihua.
There was no trace of retreat or fear in his eyes.
"Today's matter concerns the safety of His Majesty. I have the right to listen to advice. How can you rudely stop me here?"
Su Jingyao's eyes became sharper, 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 our troops to look for His Majesty." Su Jingyao said without hesitation, in a resounding voice.
"Your Majesty has been missing for several days, and there has been no news. The country cannot be without a ruler for a day. I suggest supporting Prince Duan to ascend the throne."
Xiao Liefeng held his head high and spoke in a loud voice.
His face was full of arrogance and domineering, and his eyes revealed greed and ambition.
A dark light flashed across Su Jingyao's eyes, and the dark light was like a bottomless cold pool.
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.
There was still a smile on Su Jingyao's lips, but the smile did not reach her eyes, instead there was a hint of coldness.
"If I don't 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 the old subordinates who had secretly defected to the Ye family before. These people were marginalized because of the fall of the Ye family and had long harbored resentment in their hearts.
In that case, why not give it a try?
He shouted, "Someone come here!" The sound was like thunder, exploding in the hall.
A series of soldiers filed in, their heavy footsteps echoing in the Taiji Palace, instantly surrounding the entire palace.
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