Xi Ruoxuan asked the guards to clean up the scene. She specifically ordered Zhu Zhu and Xiao Tielong to be put together. The vicious Queen Mother should leave the evil Queen Mother alone and find a place to bury them.
Xiruoxuan arranged everything and took Yang Xibiao to the Jinluan Palace. The ministers had already stood up and down. Xiruoxuan was still standing in front of the throne. She didn't dare to sit because that was where the pillar should sit.
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The ministers looked at me and I looked at you, and they all shook their heads. Sun Lengzhi came out and said: "Prince Regent, the emperor only has three highnesses, and they are all gone now. And the emperor himself is a single child, so we have to look for a successor from the old emperor's branch."
Director Yao shook his head: "Isn't what Mr. Sun said too outrageous? The emperor had already made a will when he ascended to heaven. If the prince fails, the regent will succeed him. We ministers have heard this with our own ears. "
Sun Lengzhi's eyes widened: "Master Yao, do you want the regent to succeed you?"
"What's wrong with this? There have been many female emperors since ancient times, and the regent is wise and wise enough to be worthy of such a great responsibility!" Director Yao said and handed over to Xi Ruoxuan.
Xi Ruoxuan was also greatly surprised. To be honest, Xi Ruoxuan really didn't want to be the emperor. She just wanted to help Zhu Zhu ascend the throne, and then return to Dayou to be her own crown princess. However, the development of things was beyond my expectation. Zhu Zhu was stabbed to death, and Xiao Tielong had no son to inherit the throne. This made me take the responsibility. Should I take it or not? Xi Ruoxuan thought for a long time and couldn't make up his mind. Hi! No matter what, it's always good to say no first.
"Master Yao, I'm just a woman, I'm afraid it's inappropriate!"
Sun Lengzhi immediately took over the conversation: "What the regent said is that since ancient times, it has been a virtue for a woman to have no talent. Women should stay in the deep palace. There is no reason to be an emperor."
When Director Yao heard this, he became anxious: "Why not? Women are human beings too. We have all seen the regent's great achievements. She has saved our emperor so many times and saved our Yun Yan so many times. We do not support such a person. Who else should we support?”
"Yes, please enthrone the regent. Long live the regent!" The ministers almost said in unison, making Sun Lengzhi so angry that his face turned green.
Xi Ruoxuan was still embarrassed and kept declining: "Ministers, please consider the long term, consider the long term!"
Director Yao was so anxious that he stepped forward and pushed Xi Ruoxuan onto the throne. Then he came down and saluted: "I pray to you, long live, long live, long live my emperor!"
All the ministers knelt down and kowtowed, and only Sun Leng stood there alone. He looked at the ministers and saw that everyone was sincerely supporting Xi Ruoxuan, so he had no choice but to follow the crowd and kneel to the ground: "Your Majesty, Sun Lengzhi, comes to see the Emperor!"
When Xiruoxuan saw that Sun Lengzhi recognized him, she was really tempted. How about becoming the emperor in Yunyan? But, what should I do with Qian Langyu? I am his crown princess! He also gave me five days to go back. Now it has been five days. It seems that it is impossible to go back on time. The crux of the matter is not here. It doesn't matter if we go back a few days late. If we become the emperor, it means we can never go back. Aren't Kuang Langyu and I living in separate places? Xi Ruoxuan is in a dilemma.
Director Yao thought Xi Ruoxuan was being polite and kowtowed vigorously: "Your Majesty, please accept the homage of all officials!"
Xi Ruoxuan really couldn't bear to let several old ministers kneel and kowtow, so he had to stand up: "Ministers, please forgive me!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The ministers then stood up and stood on both sides.
Xi Ruoxuan was stunned, oh! Ok, deal? Me, am I really going to be the emperor like this? While Xiruoxuan was still in a daze, Director Yao said: "Your Majesty, the county magistrate of Guyancheng has come to report that Guyancheng has been without food for several days. Your Majesty, when will the relief food and grass arrive?"
Xi Ruoxuan has not yet recovered from the emperor's plot. Master Yao has already entered the next process, and she will handle the government affairs. When Xiruoxuan heard about this, he also forgot about the emperor's problem. She calculated with her fingers that even the fastest it would be two days later, but she didn't know what would happen to Gu Yan in these two days: "Master Yao, Mr. Su has already gone to transport food, but he still has to wait two days."
"Two days! Your Majesty, many people in Gu Yan have starved to death. If we wait for another two days, I'm afraid there will be a civil uprising due to hunger!" Director Yao said worriedly.
"Master Yao, what do you think we should do?" Xi Ruoxuan also had no idea.
Director Yao sighed: "The only way now is to take out some of the military rations and transport them to Gu Yan immediately."
Military rations! Xi Ruoxuan took a breath of air. Since ancient times, what the ruling class has been most afraid of is the shortage of military food. If the people run out of food, it could lead to a civil uprising, which may even be suppressed. If the army mutinied, the consequences would be disastrous.
Xi Ruoxuan thought about it for a long time, and finally decided to take a risk: "Master Yao, Mr. Su's food and grass are expected to arrive soon. You go to the military camp immediately and carry five hundred loads of food and grass to Gu Yan. The sooner the better!"
"Old minister, I obey!" Director Yao said, clasped his fists and walked out immediately.
Xi Ruoxuan looked at Sun Lengzhi and said, "You should work hard on the affairs of Emperor Daxing and the Crown Prince. All etiquette must be thorough and there must be no ambiguity."
Sun Lengzhi nodded: "What about the Queen Mother and the Second Highness?"
Xiruoxuan waved his hand: "I have already dealt with it, so you don't have to worry about it anymore."
When Sun Lengzhi heard this, he immediately said: "The Queen Mother and Emperor Daxing are married. How can you treat her like this? Aren't you afraid of Emperor Daxing's censure?"
Xi Ruoxuan angrily rebuked: "The Queen Mother killed the prince appointed by Emperor Daxing. Are you still letting them be buried together? Aren't you afraid that Emperor Daxing will die with his eyes open?"
Sun Lengzhi was left speechless by Xi Ruoxuan's question and had to leave in dismay. Xi Ruoxuan arranged everything and immediately went to visit Zhu Zhu. When he saw Zhu Zhu's cold body, Xi Ruoxuan was heartbroken. Yang Xibiao hurriedly came over to persuade him, and then Xi Ruoxuan returned to his palace. Although the Queen Mother is dead now, there are still many uncertain factors, so Yang Xibiao does not dare to be careless at all. He ordered his guards to patrol day and night to prevent sneak attacks. Yang Xibiao felt guilty! What Su Shaokai said before leaving was that now there is only one person left under my protection. If she makes another mistake, I will have no choice but to die to apologize.
Xi Ruoxuan slept very soundly that night, maybe because he was too tired, he actually slept until dawn. Xi Ruoxuan opened his sleepy eyes and touched the quilt beside him. Where am I? Where is Kuang Langyu? Xi Ruoxuan thought she was still in Dayou. After calming down for a while, she slowly remembered that she should be in Yunyan Kingdom and was the supreme ruler of this country.
A palace maid came in and said, "Your Majesty, Lord Yao would like to see you."
Xi Ruoxuan stood up immediately, "Master Yao, Director Yao, this old guy has very nimble legs and feet. Has all the errands been done?" Xi Ruoxuan then thought about it, that’s not right! It's so fast, nothing will happen!
Xi Ruoxuan immediately put on his clothes, and the palace maid immediately took the mouthwash. Xi Ruoxuan rinsed his mouth a little and said, "Let Mr. Yao come in quickly."
"Yes!" The palace maid immediately went out.
It was not long, and Director Yao ran in in a panic: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, something bad has happened. All the five hundred tons of grain and grass yesterday were burned!"
When Xiruoxuan heard this, he almost fainted. It was really raining all night. There were already people dying of hunger over there in Gu Yan, and so much food was lost here in vain. Could it be that God did not allow me to be the emperor here?
"Master Yao, do you know who did it?" Xi Ruoxuan asked.
Director Yao nodded: "We caught a gangster, and that gangster told them they were from the Tietou Gang."
"Tietou Gang, do you know where the Tietou Gang comes from?"
Director Yao thought for a while: "The Tietou Gang are bandits entrenched in the Guyan and Luocheng areas. They are usually known for robbing the rich and giving to the poor. This time they somehow did such a rebellious thing. Your Majesty, what do you mean? What do we do now?"
Xi Ruoxuan took a few steps back and forth: "How much food and grass does the military camp have now?"
Director Yao was startled: "Your Majesty, there is not much food and grass in the military camp. We must not transfer food from the military camp anymore."
Xi Ruoxuan thought for a moment: "Master Yao, there is nothing we can do but wait for Mr. Su. Also, I want to go to Luo City immediately. Do you think it's okay?"
Director Yao was stunned: "The emperor is leaving the palace? What will happen in the palace?"
Xi Ruoxuan said: "I'm just worried about this problem, but I have to make this trip. Can Mr. Yao help me deal with it? I'll be back in a day or two."
Director Yao looked at Xi Ruoxuan with some understanding: "Your Majesty, are you suspicious..."
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Director Yao suddenly realized: "Yes! Do they want to make things difficult for us?"
Xi Ruoxuan said coldly: "To be precise, they have trouble with me. They don't want me to be the emperor. They want the people of Gu Yan to rise up and rebel together, and then they take the opportunity to profit from it."
Director Yao secretly admired Xi Ruoxuan's observation and analysis skills: "Your Majesty, you are really aware of everything. But, having said that, how can you find out the real culprit behind the scenes? The Tietou Gang is a rather mysterious organization. Your Majesty will go there in person." Whether they can find their lair is still a question, and even if they are found, can they buy into the emperor's account?"
Xi Ruoxuan waved his hand: "You don't have to worry about any of this. I have only one solution. I'm just worried about whether those with ulterior motives will come out and cause trouble during the period when I'm not in power!"
Director Yao thought for a while: "Your Majesty, I don't think it's difficult for me. Didn't you say that you would only go for a day or two? The Emperor only needs to leave secretly as soon as he goes to court in the morning. He will lie about being unwell the next day and stay away from court for the whole day, so that outsiders will not be able to come." Got it."
Xiruoxuan's eyes lit up, yes! As long as Yang Xibiao sends people to guard my bedroom and prevent anyone from coming in, everything can be concealed.
"Okay! Come here! Go and call General Yang." Xi Ruoxuan shouted immediately.
It was not long before Yang Xibiao came in from outside: "I see you, Your Majesty."
Xi Ruoxuan waved his hand: "General Yang, there is no need to be polite. I have something to ask you to help me with."
Yang Xibiao cupped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, please tell me that the general will definitely complete his mission."
Xiruoxuan explained what he had just thought. Yang Xibiao had the same reaction as Director Yao, hesitating: "Your Majesty, is it too dangerous for you to go out alone?"
Xi Ruoxuan waved his hand: "As long as you perform the show here well, I will be absolutely safe."
Seeing that Xi Ruoxuan was very confident, Yang Xibiao also dispelled the doubts in his heart: "Okay! I will definitely fulfill my mission! Your Majesty, just go and take care of your affairs, and leave the affairs in the palace to me."
"Thank you for your hard work, General Yang!"
"Your Majesty is too polite, I will take my leave!" Yang Xibiao finished speaking and went out to prepare.
Xi Ruoxuan turned to Director Yao and said: "If Mr. Su's grain and grass arrive, ask him to send 500 dan to Gu Yan immediately without stopping for a moment. Please transport the remaining 500 dan to the military camp. Also, you must remind Mr. Su to pay close attention to the safety of food and grass, do you understand?"
"Old minister, I understand!" Director Yao bowed deeply to Xi Ruoxuan.