All civil and military officials stood in the palace, waiting for the emperor's arrival.
But today, everyone felt something was different. It seemed that there was an unusual smell in the air.
However, they couldn't tell what was different.
I just feel that the people in the Jinluan Palace today seem to be a little different. Moreover, as I walked in from the palace gate, I found that they were different from the past.
Suddenly, Wang De, who usually announces that the emperor has arrived, walked out alone, and his old face, which was already smooth and fair, turned even pale at this time.
Those eyes were as red and swollen as walnuts.
Moreover, there was actually a white mourning cloth tied on that head, which looked so weird.
He slowly walked to the front of the palace, opened the imperial edict, and the high-pitched and thin voice slowly sang: "The emperor has an edict, all officials kneel down to listen to the edict!"
The civil and military officials were a little surprised when they heard that the emperor did not come to the morning court, but came to issue an order. Is it because he was unwell or something else happened? However, he was confused and knelt down slowly: "I will receive the order."
"By God's blessing, the emperor summoned me and said: I suddenly feel unwell and am about to die soon. I have decided to pass the throne to my fifth brother Leng Wang Xuanyuan Leng. I hope that all my beloved ministers can fully assist me! I express my gratitude for this..."
Wang De's will has just been conveyed.
Many officials have already stood up: "Nonsense, what is going on? The emperor was fine yesterday, how could he suddenly become unwell! Eunuch, what happened, we want to see the emperor..."
"Yes! We want to see the emperor..."
"that is……"
These angry people were all loyal supporters of Xuanyuanzhe. After hearing this, every official actually understood what had happened.
However, some people are happy in their hearts, while others are angry and sad.
Wang De looked at these officials who had always supported Xuanyuan Zhe, and suddenly burst into tears. Although he chose to seek refuge with Xuanyuan Leng at the right time, he and the emperor had always had feelings for so many years.
He could never be completely indifferent and opened his mouth to reveal the fact that the emperor had collapsed.
"He is already dead. If you want to see him, I can send you to see him!" I heard a cold and faint voice coming slowly from behind the bead curtain, a man dressed in black, with a cold and ruthless face.
People came out from behind.
He is dressed in a dignified manner, but he is full of domineering attitude.
Those words, although light and cold, are full of intimidation.
Many of the officials who quarreled hesitated. They supported the emperor because the emperor was still alive and still had power. But at this time, the emperor was dead, and their support became a joke.
Protecting yourself wisely is what these officials are best at.
Xuanyuan Leng looked at the officials who were beginning to hesitate, with a faint smile on his face, but Ling was extremely powerful, and these wallflowers were the ones he despised the most.
However, at this time, it was exactly when they were needed. If all of them were tough men, then he would find it troublesome!
At this time, what is needed most is the hearts of the people. Whether it is true or false, it can at least stabilize the political agenda.
"Xuanyuan Leng, you...you...killed...the emperor..." When the always loyal General Li heard this, his whole hand began to tremble, and the anger rushed straight to his face, and he shouted at Xuanyuan Leng
.
Xuanyuan Leng, on the other hand, smiled slightly, but the smile did not reach his eyes. He did not need to say anything more, only people can speak.
He glanced at Wang De with cold eyes.
Wang De's body trembled. He was really afraid of Xuanyuan Leng. This man was so terrifying. He turned the entire palace upside down overnight.
This kind of strength makes people fear from the bottom of their hearts.
He could only say impatiently: "The old general misunderstood. Your Majesty was not killed by the prince. He really died of illness. This imperial doctor can testify."
"Impossible. Your Majesty was fine yesterday. How could it be possible that the war collapsed just because you said it would collapse!" Old General Li shouted loudly, and the equally loyal officials behind him also shouted.
"If you don't believe it, you can immediately ask your trusted doctor or priest to come and verify it." Xuanyuan Leng actually respected this old general Li very much. He spent his life in the army and made a lot of contributions to the Xuanyuan Kingdom.
Even the late emperor always respected him.
He is an upright person by nature.
Moreover, Xuanyuanzhe was indeed not killed by himself. Xuanyuanzhe died of vomiting blood, which made everything easier. Xuanyuanzhe had no heirs.
So Xuanyuan Leng evacuated all the people outside the palace. When the emperor was about to be forced into the palace, he changed it to the throne passed down after the emperor died of illness.
As long as it is confirmed by Mr. Li, I am afraid that other officials will not have any objections.
"Okay!" Old General Li responded bluntly. He was an upright person by nature. Hearing this, he did not turn around and flatter him. He just responded directly and went back out of the palace to find Gu Zuo.
Xuanyuan Leng stood calmly in the palace. He was not in a hurry to put on the dragon robe and sit on the dragon chair. He was not curious about this.
He looked at Murong Quanming, who had been standing aside silently. His face had been calm since just now and he had not said a word.
He had someone tell him what happened last night in advance.
Because he had treated him as his father-in-law, he didn't hide anything from him. Murong Quanming didn't help him, but he didn't stop him either. This was already very good.
After all, he is also an upright and loyal person to the Lord by nature.
Murong Quanming did not look at Xuanyuan Leng. He just lowered his head in silence. The lawsuit officers around him were all whispering, waiting for Mr. Li to come.
Occasionally, there were a few people who wanted to flatter me, but they were repelled by Murong Quanming's cold eyes.
………………
Time passed in this weird atmosphere.
Finally, after an hour, Mr. Li came in a hurry with three or four people. Among those people were doctors and widowers. They were all hired by him temporarily. They had not been there before.
know.
That's why I tell the truth.
He glanced at Xuanyuan Leng and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, let's go in!"
"Xiao Liu, take Old General Li in." Xuanyuan Leng said. He himself had no intention of going in. After seeing Xuanyuan Zhe vomiting blood and dying with his own eyes, he no longer wanted to see him again.
"Yes, Fifth Brother." Xuanyuan Fei, who was standing beside him, responded and took Mr. Li in without asking any questions.
After a while, Mr. Li was seen walking out with a dejected look on his face. Several officials who were equally upright hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Mr. Li, how are you?"
Mr. Li shook his head: "Bozuo and the doctor have checked. The emperor died due to depression and was not caused by others."
After saying that, he turned around and looked at Xuanyuan Leng. At this time, he was convinced and knelt down: "I see my emperor, long live my emperor!"
When the officials behind him saw this, they didn't think much about it. They all knelt down and shouted: Long live our emperor!
Everything just fell into place.
This usurpation of the throne replaced a generation of kings without any bloodshed...