latelenovela Chapter 696: The situation is over, and there is no way to stop it
Chapter 696: The situation is over, and there is no way to stop it
Xiao Wenxuan has no other choice now.
Only by ordering an investigation could he gain the support of these court officials.
He is the emperor, and as long as he survives, no one dares to rebel against him.
Looking at the entire court, no one dared to take his life. On the other hand, as long as a prince was born in the harem, the Empress Dowager's life would be in danger.
"Embezzlement of military funds is like shaking the foundation of the country, and must be investigated thoroughly! Do you have any other candidates?" Xiao Wenxuan asked the ministers.
There was silence in the court and no one answered.
"Since no one has a more suitable person to recommend, then let's listen to the Prime Minister. The Prince of Huaiyang will personally investigate the case. Convey my order and set off today to Yancheng to investigate the case."
"Your Majesty is wise!" everyone said in unison.
The Empress Dowager didn't even get a word in.
There's not even a way to stop it.
How come in such a short time, she felt out of control and powerless?
"My dear ministers, do you have anything else to say? If not, I will adjourn today."
"We respectfully send off His Majesty." everyone said in unison.
Xiao Wenxuan stood up and left.
The Empress Dowager was a step slower. When she arrived at the imperial study, Xiao Wenxuan was already sitting in front of the dragon desk waiting for her.
When he saw her coming, he didn't seem to want to give up his seat.
"Grand Empress Dowager, are you feeling better? I have asked the imperial physician, and he said that you must not work too hard and should rest and recuperate. So, I will review these memorials."
"Your Majesty, it's okay that you showed off your power in the previous dynasty, but have you forgotten who has the final say in this palace?" The Empress Dowager asked with a sneer.
"Of course I know that the inner court guards and the imperial capital's imperial guards are all in the hands of you, the Empress Dowager." Xiao Wenxuan showed no fear at all.
"However," he changed the subject, "Even if the Empress Dowager ordered them to get rid of me, they would not easily obey the Empress Dowager's order, right?"
"After all, who wants to be branded as a traitor?"
The Empress Dowager was so angry that her chest kept heaving, and suddenly, she felt dizzy.
Xiao Wenxuan noticed the abnormality of the Grand Empress Dowager, and walked forward to her and pretended to care for her and said, "Grand Empress Dowager, you are so old now, why don't you just spend your remaining years in the palace peacefully? I will definitely be filial to you. Fighting between us is not good for anyone. Even if you win, the ministers in the court may not be manipulated by you."
"When the late emperor was alive, he had to deal with these ministers for many years, but he still couldn't get what he wanted, let alone us." Xiao Wenxuan was still very insightful.
He has a better understanding of the situation.
Why did he have to go against the ministers?
What's more, he is such a prestigious minister.
He felt relieved that Marquis Wuyang was supporting the court!
He didn't care about the late emperor's overall plan, that was not his idea.
Wouldn't it be enough for him to just sit on the dragon throne, issue an imperial decree, and listen to their reports?
He is still young. As long as he can keep his life and slowly build up his own power, he will be able to outlast these old ministers sooner or later!
Now, the only person who makes him feel threatened is the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager covered her chest with her hands, unable to refute a single word.
Xiao Wenxuan was right. So what if she controlled the inner court guards and the imperial capital's imperial guards?
Ask them to kill the emperor, they will never obey such an order.
It had only just begun, but the Empress Dowager already felt that the situation was about to end.
How did that happen?
What went wrong?
"Grand Empress Dowager, would you like to ask the Grand Consort to come and take care of you? I heard that she is getting younger and younger. She stays in the palace every day, eating and sleeping, sleeping and eating, without any worries. I believe that if she comes to take care of you, she will definitely make the Grand Empress Dowager happy."
"No need. I know my own health very well. It's not as serious as the emperor imagines." The Empress Dowager was still being stubborn.
At this moment, her heart was aching and she felt a little breathless.
She didn't want to talk about this with the emperor anymore. It was pointless. She should take good care of her health, otherwise, everything would be in vain.
"Your Majesty, thank you for your hard work in the recent court affairs." After saying this, the Empress Dowager turned and left.
Xiao Wenxuan looked at the Empress Dowager's departing back and felt ecstatic!
It turns out that defeating the Empress Dowager is so simple.
The previous confusion and anxiety now seemed like a joke!
……
The imperial edict was issued to the palace.
Prince Huaiyang accepted the order.
"The emperor has ordered the prince to set off today. I will go and pack his clothes for him now." Princess Huaiyang said softly. Before she turned around, her hand was held by Prince Huaiyang.
"When I go to Yancheng, you can move to the Prince's Mansion. This way, He'er and An'er won't have to run around."
"Of course I have no problem with that, but what about the Concubine Dowager? The late emperor has not been buried yet, and she cannot go back to Huaiyang. The Prince's Mansion is such a small place, I am afraid that the Concubine Dowager will be wronged."
"Will she still feel wronged? She is just afraid that you won't take her with you. She will be scared if you leave her alone in the palace."
"That's true. Then I'll discuss it with He'er."
"Okay." Prince Huaiyang nodded with a smile and embraced the princess in his arms. "I will definitely not let He'er down this time."
"You also have to take good care of yourself, and be safe." The princess said worriedly.
"I will."
"Father, Mother." Ji Chuhe's voice suddenly rang out.
Prince Huaiyang and the Princess separated hastily, but they were still a step too late.
Then Ji Chuhe and Xiao Yanan walked in.
"Well, you must be here to see your father. I'll go pack my things first." The princess' face turned red with embarrassment and she hurried out.
"Father, I feel that the days I spend with mother are even sweeter than when we were young." Xiao Yan'an couldn't help but say.
"The longer we spend together, the deeper our feelings will be." Prince Huaiyang rolled his eyes at Xiao Yan'an in annoyance.
He still looked like he was disappointed with someone.
If Xiao Yan'an hadn't done those things back then, would his relationship with He'er have reached this point today?
However, he didn't want to force anything.
She even doesn't want her son to provoke her daughter-in-law, for fear of making her disgusted.
"Father, these are the things that the prince and I prepared. You can take them with you." Ji Chuhe walked forward and opened the things in his hand.
It's not something valuable.
Knee pads, deerskin boots, and the soft armor that Xiao Yanan had worn before, etc.
"I sewed this knee pad myself. I haven't used needlework for a long time. I hope my father won't dislike it." Ji Chuhe never thought that her needlework skills had become so unfamiliar.
After it was done, she was too embarrassed to show it to others.
It was Xiao Yan'an who insisted that she send it over.