In Wuying Palace, Yu Qian stared at the self-introduction letter in his hand. It was obviously just a few pages, but at this moment it seemed to weigh more than a thousand catties.
Various previous court discussions have already proven that Yang Neng must have written something confidential in this letter of confession.
Otherwise, the emperor would not have repeatedly ignored him and refused to hand over such important physical evidence to the Ministry of War.
Now, the letter was in his hand and could be opened at any time. However, Yu Qian felt a rare hesitation in his heart, wondering whether he should open it or not.
As smart as he is, after reading Dongchang's secret, he already had a guess in his mind about the content of this self-introduction letter.
However, since the Chen Shu was in his hands, Yu Qian could feel that the emperor's eyes were watching him.
So, it doesn’t matter whether you are willing or not...
He raised his hand and took out the self-introduction letter from the envelope, and looked at it attentively. The first line was what Yang Hong said in the court. Ren Li made an appointment with Yang Neng and proposed to join forces to stop the memorial to rectify the military settlement...
However, when he looked down, Yu Qian unexpectedly saw two words that he had already guessed...
Nangong!
In this confession, Yang Neng clearly stated that Ren Li was recruiting him on behalf of Nangong, and even the Changping Marquis Mansion behind him.
As a result, Yu Qian understood why the emperor kept this confession in his hand and did not make it public. He also understood how much risk the entire Changping Marquis Mansion had taken in this court meeting.
In Ningyuan Hou Mansion, the reason why Ren Li dared to speak so unscrupulously was simply because he and Yang Neng were the only two people present.
Therefore, even if Yang Neng's confession is made public, at most it will only be different opinions, and Yang Neng may even be accused of slandering the Supreme Emperor.
However, Yang Neng still wrote this, and even Yang Hong did not stop him. In fact, this was a gamble. They were betting that the emperor would not make this letter public.
After all, it has already been seen that the emperor wants to do something to the Yang family, although for the emperor, he only needs a target to scare the monkeys.
This object should be no different whether it is the Ningyuan Marquis Mansion or the Changping Marquis Mansion.
However, the emperor's thoughts are difficult to predict after all.
Therefore, Yang Hong needed a reason, a reason that was enough to make the emperor change his mind and abandon his rites and death.
It might be enough to plot to assassinate Yu Qian, but Yang Xin's failure to report the matter made the matter even more risky.
Therefore, Yang Hong, or someone else from the Yang family, added another code!
As soon as this self-introduction letter came out, the Yang family had no way out.
To put it more bluntly, this self-introduction letter was not used as evidence at all. It was just to tell the emperor that Ren Li was secretly wooing the ministers on behalf of the Supreme Emperor. At the same time, he showed that he was committed to the emperor's side.
After seeing this letter of self-introduction, if the emperor intends to use Ningyuan Houfu to replace Changping Houfu and let them go, then he will press this self-introduction letter and then cooperate with Yang Hong to promote the confrontation between the two parties.
And if the emperor is still unwilling, then when this confession is announced, many nobles will attack the Yang family, and they will even be accused of criticizing the emperor.
Breaking the cauldron and destroying the boat is the only way to escape, but it is also the way to survive from a desperate situation!
As a result, the ins and outs of the entire court discussion immediately became clear to Yu Qian's mind.
However, now is obviously not the time to think about this.
Although this self-introduction statement cannot be made public as evidence, Yu Qian understands that since the Yang family dares to submit it, there is a high probability that this matter is true.
After all, at this moment, if you still dare to deceive the emperor, then the Yang family will really die.
so……
"Sir, you underestimate the Emperor too much!"
Above the imperial steps, the emperor's voice sounded faintly, with a rare melancholy and indifference in his tone that made Yu Qian feel a little uneasy.
"Sir, I have read these two letters, and you already know the inside story. So, I would like to ask you, sir, how the Emperor seemed to be retreating to Nangong to live in his old age, but first he secretly summoned the distinguished ministers, and then
He also obstructed the imperial government's political affairs, and even worse, secretly recruited important officials in the imperial court."
"What exactly does he want to do?"
One sentence was like a heavy drumstick, hitting Yu Qian's heart hard.
A heavy sigh sounded, and Yu Qian's expression was complicated. He understood that with the emperor's words, the false harmony of the Tian family had been completely torn apart.
What does the Emperor want to do?
Yu Qian couldn't guess, and he didn't want to guess.
Perhaps the Supreme Emperor was just remembering his old friendship and summoned the ministers, or perhaps Ren Li was misbehaving in the name of the Supreme Emperor.
Or perhaps, the Supreme Emperor wanted to win over the ministers and compete with the emperor for power in the court, or perhaps he was prepared to be able to protect himself when the emperor might make things difficult for him.
None of this is impossible.
However, at the same time, Yu Qian also understood that there was another possibility that the Supreme Emperor was not willing to abdicate, let alone live out his old age. He was doing something secretly to win over these honorable ministers...
I'm afraid no one knows the truth except the Supreme Emperor himself.
But one thing is certain.
That is, even if there is only such a slight sign, it is a huge threat in the eyes of the emperor.
When it comes to the struggle for imperial power, there is no room for any tenderness!
No matter what the emperor had thought before, from this moment on, the emperor and the emperor were on opposite sides.
After opening his mouth, Yu Qian finally made a sound, but found that at some point or for some reason, his voice had become hoarse and dry.
With the last glimmer of hope in his arms, Yu Qian arrived.
"Your Majesty, after all, now that the throne has been determined and the names are different, all the ministers in the court are loyal to Your Majesty. It is difficult for a corner of the Nangong to cause trouble. Your Majesty is brave and decisive and takes charge of the overall situation. Why bother..."
"Mr. Yu!"
These words were extremely difficult for Yu Qian to say, and naturally they were not very convincing. Naturally, before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the emperor.
After a short pause, Zhu Qiyu's voice slowed down, and he still looked at Yu Qian, with a rare hint of weakness and bitterness in his voice, and said.
"Sir, you overestimate me!"
Yu Qian raised his head and frowned, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.
However, Zhu Qiyu didn't need him to say anything.
As if feeling a little stuffy in the room, Zhu Qiyu stood up from the throne, walked slowly to the palace door in silence, and stood in the corridor.
Yu Qian was also silent, but followed suit step by step.
A gust of breeze blew by, and their clothes were blown up, followed by the emperor's calm voice.
"Sir, do you think that now that I am the emperor, I hold the power of the world, and everything in the court is in my hands. On the contrary, the Supreme Emperor lives in the Nangong. Although he is extravagant, he is limited to one place of heaven and earth, and his decrees cannot go out of the Nangong.
Without going down to the court, between me and the Supreme Emperor, I am strong and the Supreme Emperor is weak. There is such a disparity in strength, why should we be so frightened?"
Yu Qian still said nothing, because this was obvious.
In today's court, although there is a small group of people jumping around, the emperor is the emperor after all. Even if the Supreme Emperor has any ideas, it is impossible to succeed.
However, after waiting for a while and seeing that the emperor did not continue speaking, Yu Qian had to consider the words and said.
"Your Majesty, the capital is now stable. There are twenty-six guards guarding the imperial city inside, and there are troops from the capital guarding the outside. There are also Jin Yiwei and Dongchang inside and outside the palace, who appear and disappear, supervising everything and everything in the court.
Although it is not foolproof, it is still in the hands of His Majesty."
In most cases, the weak will be sympathized by bystanders.
This principle is very simple, but it took Zhu Qiyu a long time to figure it out in his previous life.
Between him and the Supreme Emperor, no matter how big the mistake the other party made, no matter whether the other party started some things first, as long as in the eyes of outsiders, they are one strong and the other weak, then they are relying on the strong to bully the weak.
This is what Yu Qian thinks now. In fact, it is also the opinion of most ministers in the DPRK.
The Supreme Emperor was in Nangong. Even if he racked his brains and used all kinds of methods, he could only win over some ministers. It was amazing that he could command Nangong's forbidden army.
However, in comparison, the emperor holds in his hands the twenty-six guards of Shangzhi who only serve under the holy orders. He can also mobilize tens of thousands of Beijing troops at any time. Together with the two major killer weapons of Dongchang and Jinyiwei, they are enough to deal with all accidents.
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Under this premise, the emperor's excessive torture and targeting of the Supreme Emperor would inevitably be a bit unkind. After all, the emperor's throne was obtained from the Supreme Emperor.
No matter how big of a mistake the emperor made, he did not do it to the emperor. It is also the simplest principle to accept favors from others.
But, is this really the case?
Looking into the empty distance, Zhu Qiyu didn't look back, he just said.
"Yu Qian, tell me, if one day I am lying on the sickbed, unconscious, all the ministers are locked in the palace, and the Supreme Emperor comes out of the South Palace, is supported by the courtiers, and wants to be restored to the throne, what will you do?"
The emperor said this calmly, but Yu Qian was shocked.
He had already expected what the emperor was worried about, but he never thought that the emperor would be so pessimistic.
At that moment, Yu Qian fell to the ground and said.
"Your Majesty, please don't think wildly. Your spring and Autumn period are in full bloom, and your dragon body is healthy. Is there any danger?"
"What's more, if today's family has its own names, the succession of the throne is orderly, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is about to leave the cabinet, how can something like this happen that risks the disapproval of the world?"
"Even if something unexpected happens, all the officials in the imperial court will be loyal to His Majesty."
Zhu Qiyu still didn't look back, but he had obviously expected Qian's reaction.
There seems to be no answer to this, but in fact it has been explained clearly.
There is an East Palace between him and the Supreme Emperor!
This is why everyone in the government and the public feels that it is impossible for the emperor and the emperor to have an irreconcilable conflict.
After all, in the end, the throne will return to the prince. There is no need for the emperor to offend the emperor too much, and there is no need for the emperor to do anything in a hurry.
As long as the prince grows up and everything transitions smoothly, it will naturally be a good story of brothers and sisters.
However, as the clothes were flying, the emperor's voice sounded again, causing Yu Qian's heart to surge with deep fear and uneasiness.
The emperor said: "What if I want to depose the prince?"
"His Majesty!"
As soon as these words came out, Yu Qian was shocked, raised his head suddenly, and looked at the emperor in shock.
However, before he could say anything else, he saw the emperor turning around, pressing down with his empty hand, and said.
"Mr. Yu, there is no need to be anxious. I have already said that if the prince had not lost his virtue, he would not be deposed. There are only you and me, the monarch and his ministers here. I will ask you a casual question, and you can answer it casually. These words come from your mouth.
If it enters my ears, no one else will know it."
That's what he said, but how could he really not take it to heart?
Yu Qian smiled bitterly, looking at the emperor's calm expression, he didn't know what to say for a moment.
He suddenly realized that he could not answer this sentence.
Although his reason told him that this situation was impossible to happen, the emperor's expression still made him couldn't help but start to really put himself in his shoes and consider this scenario.
The emperor is in danger, the prince is deposed, the emperor is forced to go to the palace, and the ministers are locked in the palace...
What would he do in this situation?
After bowing his head and thinking seriously for a moment, Yu Qian sadly discovered that although he was unwilling to admit it, he already had the answer in his mind as to what choice he would make if it really came to this point.
So, facing the emperor's calm and profound gaze, Yu Qian closed his eyes, leaned down and bowed, and said.
"I, I shall die for the sake of the country!"
Quietly prostrating on the ground, Yu Qian's heart was calm, silently waiting for his ending. He did not think about the consequences or suffering after he said these words. At this time, he no longer
I'm willing to think about it.
However, the violent storm that Yu Qian expected did not come, but only a vague sigh.
"Sir, please step back..."
Yu Qian raised his head and saw the emperor standing with his hands behind his back, facing the setting sun. His back looked somewhat desolate and desolate for no reason.
He opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but in the end he said nothing. He just bowed respectfully and said.
"I excuse myself."
Yu Qian left, but no one dared to approach the gate of Wuying Hall.
Wynn stood in the distance, looking at the emperor's desolate figure, with a hint of worry in his eyes.
He didn't know what the emperor and Yu Shaobao said alone, but it was definitely not something that made people happy.
Because, since Yu Shaobao left, the Emperor has been standing in the distance without moving at all. It has been half an hour now.
It was almost dusk, the setting sun was setting in the west, the moon was shining into the silver hook, and the palace lanterns were already lighting up one by one.
Wynn hesitated whether he should step forward to serve him, but his intuition told him that it was best not to act rashly at this time.
After suffering like this for a while, Wynn finally saw the emperor move. The old man turned sideways, half of his face hidden in the dim light, and seemed to be muttering something in his mouth.
They were far apart, so Wynn couldn't hear clearly what was said. After saying two sentences, a look of relief slowly appeared on the emperor's face, and then he walked towards him, so Wynn
He hurriedly greeted him.
At the same time, at the place where the emperor had just stood, a breeze blew by, blowing away some of the murmurs and wrapping them up in the wind, leaving no trace.
