readytorunbook Chapter 844: Northern Di Criticizes the New Emperor
Chapter 844: Northern Di Criticizes the New Emperor
Everyone looked at Xue Ji, and even Yang Rongsheng had a hint of doubt on his face.
"Actually, the Broken Jade Tower received a guest these past two days. Although he didn't reveal his identity, I saw the token on his waist, which belongs to the palace. With his help, perhaps we can succeed."
After hearing this, Shu He showed some excitement on his face, "Are you sure?"
"Princess, please give me one day, and I will give you a satisfactory answer."
The next day.
Although no one knew what method Xue Ji used, she did bring good news in the evening of the next day.
Someone can take them into the palace.
That night, Xue Ji prepared clothes for two little eunuchs, Shu He and Baili Moqing.
"When you two enter the palace, just say you are the eunuchs who went out to do some shopping today. Because you were delayed by something, they will let you in directly."
"Thank you."
After thanking him, the two of them quickly set out to resolve the situation here as soon as possible. They still had to rush back to Tianqi Kyoto. Otherwise, the news of the emperor's death would be revealed.
Xue Ji's arrangement was very reliable. The two of them encountered almost no obstruction and entered the Beidi Palace very smoothly.
With the map of the palace provided by Xue Ji, it didn't take them long to find the bedroom of the new emperor of Beidi, the Hall of Longevity.
The layout of the Changsheng Palace is quite similar to that of the Taiqing Palace in Tianqi, which allowed Shu He and Baili Moqing to easily avoid the patrolling guards and quietly enter the inner hall of the Changsheng Palace.
Inside the hall, the new emperor was busy dealing with memorials. As he read their contents, his gloomy face revealed a strong anger and murderous intent.
Some of them openly advised him to abdicate and let others take over, while others implied that he was not fit to be the emperor of Beidi... Some even went so far as to directly say that he was not of legitimate bloodline and that another son of the late emperor should succeed to the throne!
"A bunch of traitors!!"
He threw away all the memorials that opposed him, and the murderous intent in him almost became a reality.
"You want me to abdicate? Fine, I want to see whether your fate is tough or your sword is really tough!!"
"Come here, issue an order!!"
The young eunuch beside the new emperor hurriedly took notes.
"Minister of Rites Zhang Mian, Vice Minister of Revenue Feng Zheng, Taisho Sima Zuo Songhe, and others have spread rumors to confiscate the people, committed treason, and conspired to form a clique for rebellion. Their crimes are truly heinous! Their homes will be confiscated and their heads will be publicly beheaded! Furthermore, their families will be exiled to the bitter cold of the borderlands. This is my decree!"
The young eunuch in charge of recording changed his expression drastically, with fear in his eyes.
The people the emperor wants to kill are all pillars of the court! They are some of the most reputable officials in Northern Di! If they are all killed, I am afraid that the people will be filled with resentment and may even cause a rebellion!
He looked up hesitantly at the new emperor, but with just this one glance, the new emperor instantly gave him a cold look.
"How dare a mere slave like you question my words?"
The young eunuch quickly knelt down and kowtowed, his whole body trembling, "Your Majesty, spare my life!!"
"Mercy?" A sinister and strange smile appeared on the new emperor's sinister face. "You lowly thing, you dare to ask for my life?"
At this moment, the strange expression on his face faded, and his voice suddenly became gentle and calm as he called out softly, "Bring me my black gold sword."
The young eunuch's face was ashen and he collapsed to the ground.
Over the past few days, although the eunuchs and palace maids serving in the Changsheng Palace have changed many times, every newcomer will learn the rules here in advance.
Generally, when the new emperor asks for the Black Gold Sword, it means that he is going to kill someone with his own hands.
There were many eunuchs standing in the entire Changsheng Hall, far exceeding the regulations of the emperor's palace; however, even with so many people present, no other sound could be heard in the Changsheng Hall except the voice of the new emperor.
At this time, a eunuch handed over the black gold sword with both hands, bowed his head and nodded, not even daring to show trembling, for fear of angering the new emperor in front of him who was moody.
The young eunuch lying on the ground didn't even dare to raise his head. In his heart, he was doomed to die.
The new emperor took the black gold sword, and the sword body emitted a hint of coldness. Just looking at it was enough to make people feel scared.
"Slave dogs, today, I will let you know what 'absolute obedience' means!"
The tip of his sword pierced the young eunuch's shoulder blade. He stared at the palace servants in the hall and said, "Watch me carefully. From now on, if anyone dares to hesitate against my orders again, he will be your fate!"
Just as he was about to advance the sword in his hand again, a shout suddenly came from outside the hall.
"stop!"
Hearing this voice, the smile on the new emperor's face instantly disappeared, replaced by a hint of impatience and indifference.
He knew that he couldn't kill this man today.
He took back the sword and threw it to the young eunuch, "Go down."
He acted as if nothing had happened and returned to the imperial desk.
The young eunuch Hong Xin was the latest to be transferred to the new emperor. He thought this was an opportunity for him, but unexpectedly, it almost cost him his life!
But since the emperor didn't kill him, it means he has escaped temporarily.
He was very smart. He immediately stood up and picked up the imperial edict he had drafted earlier, preparing to leave the palace to convey it.
However, just as he turned to leave, he met a face that looked very similar to the new emperor.
Everyone in the palace knows him. He was once the prince of Yong and now the new Prince of Lan: Shen Lanzhi.
But in fact, almost everyone in Beidi knows that King Lan actually has a very secret relationship with the new emperor!
Although everyone knows it, no one dares to speak out.
"Show me the imperial edict!"
The person standing there, even without making any unnecessary movements, could make people feel the unique pressure of a superior.
The young eunuch glanced at the new emperor, his eyes full of embarrassment and resistance.
If I really gave it to him, I'm afraid he would have to die again.
"Please forgive me, Prince Lan. This is an imperial decree. No one else has the right to view it except Your Majesty and the person who received it!"
After the young eunuch finished speaking, he kept an eye on the changes in the new emperor's expression. He clearly noticed that after hearing what he said, the new emperor had a satisfied smile on his face.
It seems that he made the right bet.
Realizing this, he felt more confident and said coldly, "Your Highness Prince Lan should abide by the palace rules and regulations when entering the palace. You should have someone inform him before entering the palace."
Prince Lan stared at the young eunuch, his eyes narrowed slightly, and there was a hint of danger in his eyes.
When he just came in, he saved his life!
Unexpectedly, this young eunuch turned into an ungrateful person in order to flatter the new emperor.
The new emperor watched this scene, his smile deepening. He calmly looked at another young eunuch beside him and said, "Hong Xin, go get the rice paper."
"Also, Xiao Quanzi defied King Lan. His crime is unforgivable. Drag him out and beat him to death!"
The confidence on the face of the young eunuch froze instantly, and he looked at the new emperor in disbelief, "Your Majesty?"
Wasn't the Emperor quite satisfied with me helping him deal with Prince Lan? Why did he want to kill him now?