Li Qing was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. He didn't know how to face all the civil and military officials in the court tomorrow.
Queen Luo once again called Baili Wushang, Baili Wuyou, King Yan and Prime Minister Fu into the palace.
"Seeing that three days have passed, there is still no news about the emperor. If the officials are informed of the emperor's disappearance, the capital will definitely be in chaos." Luo Hou looked at the few veterans below and spoke slowly.
"... Therefore, I have decided that I will personally tell all the officials that the emperor is seriously ill and it is no longer appropriate to take care of the affairs of the government, and let King Kang act as his deputy." Empress Luo said firmly.
"Absolutely not." Prime Minister Fu objected without thinking.
"Why not? Anyway, the emperor has already planned to make Prince Kang the crown prince. Now, I just want him to fulfill his duties in advance." Luo Hou frowned.
"Queen, the reason why I object is not that I am dissatisfied with you and His Highness Prince Kang. It is actually for His Highness Prince Kang. If His Highness Prince Kang takes charge of government affairs in advance, if the news of the emperor's disappearance spreads, all the officials in the court and the world will be affected.
All the people will definitely think that His Royal Highness King Kang did something to the Emperor for the sake of the throne. When the time comes, public opinion will be very unfavorable to His Highness King Kang. Moreover, three days ago, the Emperor issued an order to let His Highness King Yue act as the agent of the government. Now, without the Emperor's order,
His Royal Highness Prince Kang suddenly takes charge of the government affairs. His reputation is not legitimate and his words are inconsistent, which will cause everyone's dissatisfaction. In the future, when the emperor comes back, he will probably be dissatisfied with His Highness Prince Kang and suspect that he has evil intentions."
"There is no need for me to believe the Prime Minister's worries. Only those who are clean will be clean." Empress Luo looked determined.
"Your Majesty..." The Prime Minister's face turned red with anxiety.
"I have made up my mind, no need to persuade anymore, just do it like this." After Luo Hou said in a cold voice, he took the lead to leave.
Leaving behind the expressionless appearance, Baili Wuyou with unpredictable expression, the anxious prime minister and the frowning and thoughtful King Yan.
"His Royal Highness Prince Kang, please go and persuade the Queen. This is really not good for you." The Prime Minister turned to persuade Baili Wushang.
"I think the Queen's proposal is very reasonable." Baili Wushang said calmly.
"This..." The Prime Minister was dumbfounded. After being stunned for a moment, he turned to King Yan and hinted that he also advised Baili Wushang.
"Let's do it this way. Let His Highness Prince Kang act as the agent of the government." King Yan said calmly.
"..." Prime Minister Fu was completely dumbfounded.
Finally, Prime Minister Fu couldn't help but look at Baili Wuyou.
Baili Wuyou hesitated for a moment, then said, "I... don't have any objections."
Although Baili Wuyou said that he had no objection, the expression on his face showed a trace of unwillingness.
"Then let's do this, Prime Minister Fu." King Yan sighed.
"Your Highness King Yan..." Prime Minister Fu was so surprised that he didn't know what to say.
"For now, this is the best way to deal with it. It is better than letting the world know about the emperor's disappearance and causing chaos." King Yan explained.
"..." Prime Minister Fu didn't know what to say at all.
The next day.
The civil and military officials who came to attend the morning court lined up in the main hall, waiting for the arrival of Emperor Luo.
At this moment, a long shout from the eunuch came from outside the main hall: "The Queen has arrived——"
Except for a few people who knew about it in advance, all the civil and military officials looked at each other with blank expressions. They didn't know why the emperor didn't come, but the empress did.
Empress Luo bowed in court clothes, walked into the hall, and headed towards the royal steps.