Mu Qingyuan was stunned and looked at Empress Dowager Gao in surprise. He was just talking politely. What did she mean? Did she really want him to go find Mu Jingnan?
As if aware of Mu Qingyuan's gaze, Empress Dowager Gao tilted her head, looked at him, and continued: "What? Are the Four Kings unwilling?"
"..." Mu Qingyuan's pupils opened slightly and he looked at Empress Dowager Gao without answering. His originally relaxed eyebrows tightened again.
Gao Yueli's expression froze when she heard this. She quickly stepped forward and said, "Mother, what are you talking about? How can Yuan'er leave Liangdu?" He wants to be the prince.
Glancing at Gao Yueli, Empress Dowager Gao said coldly: "The four kings want to fulfill this brotherhood. As a mother, shouldn't you support it? After all, the six kings are also your sons. Queen, when will you understand that mother
The principle of respecting the world."
Hearing these words, a trace of displeasure flashed across Gao Yueli's face. She turned her head and looked away, but she was very angry in her heart. The Queen Mother knew clearly that she could not do this, but she still said it like this.
At this time, Qin Youzhi ran in from outside the palace. He knelt on the ground and said respectfully: "To the Queen Mother, the prime minister and others know that the fourth prince is back and are now asking for an audience outside the palace to ask the fourth prince to preside over state affairs."
As soon as these words came out, everyone's thoughts also came back, and their eyes fell on Empress Dowager Gao at the same time. She was the real decision-maker in the palace at the moment.
Gao Yueli and Mu Qingyuan both looked tense, worried that she would actually do what she just said. However, Mu Kexiang had a calm face and stood aside, waiting for Empress Dowager Gao's words.
Empress Dowager Gao glanced at the people around her and looked forward, her withered face full of majesty. She raised her voice and said: "Since the ministers have asked the Fourth Prince to act in state affairs, it is naturally because of the Fourth Prince's outstanding virtues.
"As she said this, she looked at Mu Qingyuan aside and continued, "In this case, Four Kings, you must not let your father, the Ai family, the Qing family and even the people of the world down."
After hearing these words, Mu Qingyuan's expression changed. He obviously did not expect that Empress Dowager Gao would say this, and looking at her face, it was obvious that she had high hopes for herself. So why did she say that before?
"As for the second prince, it's up to you to find the fourth prince when he comes back. You want to see the person alive and the body after death. The Ai family wants to see how unrestrained this evil man is. Just for a woman, he even even owns his own father."
The emperor doesn't care." Empress Dowager Gao shouted at Mukexiang, her tone full of dissatisfaction.
Mu Kexiang glanced at Empress Dowager Gao, then raised his hands in salute and said, "I obey the order. Since the Empress Dowager has ordered me, I will leave first." With that, he turned around to leave.
However, in front, a man in armor blocked his way. He looked at him with a smile in his eyes, "Well, it's hard work for the second brother. The second brother must find the sixth brother back."
After hearing this, Mu Kexiang glanced at Mu Qingyuan, "Of course, the four kings can rest assured." As he said that, he glanced at Empress Dowager Gao behind him, and she was also looking at him. Suddenly, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, and he was keen.
There was a trace of ridicule in his eyes, mixed with a slightly unknown smile, and he turned around and walked directly outside.
Seeing Mu Kexiang leave, Gao Yueli breathed a sigh of relief. She looked ahead and snorted in her heart. She finally sent Mu Kexiang away, although she didn't think he would be much of an obstacle at first.
, but now that Mu Jingnan is dead and Mu Kexiang is out, Yuan'er has secured the throne.
Gao Yueli's heart moved, she stepped forward and smiled at Queen Mother Gao and said, "Queen Mother, are we..." Should we immediately announce Li Yuan'er as the crown prince?
Empress Dowager Gao glanced at Gao Yueli and looked at her impatient expression. She said indifferently: "The queen's thoughts are still on how to take care of the emperor. If you can't even take care of the emperor, you will not be able to take care of the emperor." I'm afraid it's time to change people." After that, he said directly to Mu Qingyuan: "Since all the ministers want to see you, you can go out with the Ai family." After saying that, she leaned on her staff and walked directly forward. go.
Hearing this, Gao Yueli's face turned pale. Was she deliberately trying to make things difficult for her? Well, anyway, the throne was destined to belong to Yuan'er, so she didn't need to tolerate her much longer. When she became the Queen Mother, how dare she do it? I dare not talk to her like this.
Mu Qingyuan nodded, glanced at Gao Yueli, and followed Empress Dowager Gao out of the palace.
Outside Zhengqian Palace, all the important officials of the court, headed by Prime Minister Yun Mo, were kneeling at the foot of the steps. Seeing someone coming out of Zhengqian Palace, the eyes of all the ministers lit up.
Yun Mocheng looked up at the people on the stairs above. Empress Dowager Gao was walking in front with a stick, and Mu Qingyuan was following behind in armor. He didn't expect that he was really back. It seemed that this time, he got what he deserved. I wish. But...as if he thought of something, his brows wrinkled unconsciously.
"Now that the emperor is seriously ill, all my beloved ministers are still working hard on state affairs. You can be said to be the mainstay of our dynasty. Without you, and without me, Dongyue, you all should be safe as soon as possible." Empress Dowager Gao's majestic voice suddenly sounded.
Yun Mocheng came to his senses and stood up together with the ministers.
Empress Dowager Gao glanced at the ministers standing below, then her eyes fell on Yun Mocheng at the front, a dignified look flashed in her eyes.
On the side, Mu Qingyuan looked down with his head held high. When he came back this time, he was destined to get everything he deserved, the throne and the world. He would definitely clear all obstacles and see who dared to disobey. He raised his eyes slightly , his eyes fell on Yun Mocheng below, even if he is the prime minister, so what.
"Queen Mother Qi, now that the fourth prince is back, the top priority is to let the fourth prince take charge of the East Palace and preside over the government affairs, so that Dongyue can continue to stand strong." Suddenly a minister stood up and said.
Hearing these words, everyone's thoughts were brought back again. Many ministers echoed and said: "I second the proposal to invite the fourth prince to take charge of the East Palace and preside over the affairs of the court."
Empress Dowager Gao glanced at the ministers below, then turned her head to look at Mu Qingyuan beside her, and said calmly: "Fourth Prince, did you hear that? The ministers are determined to support you as the crown prince. It shows that you are usually... Your outstanding virtues are worthy of your status as Tianhuang nobleman. The Ai family is very happy, and your father should also be happy if he knows about it."
"My grandson should continue to set an example and not let the imperial grandmother and father, the ministers, and the people of the world be disappointed." Mu Qingyuan lowered his hands, nodded slightly, and said solemnly.
After nodding, Empress Dowager Gao still looked cold and said nothing.
Mu Qingyuan, on the other hand, slowly raised his head and looked down. A glimmer of light flashed in his eyes. He raised his head slightly and felt cold in his heart. The throne of the prince would soon be the throne of the emperor. This time, he really wanted to stand on the throne. It has reached its peak, and no one can stop it.
Yun Mocheng glanced at Mu Qingyuan and suddenly said: "I have discussed with the Queen Mother before to appoint the fourth prince as the prince. Now that the prince has returned, the first thing he will do is to accept the title of prince, and the ministers will kneel down and worship him."
Then he took the lead and knelt on the ground, "I pay my respects to His Highness the Crown Prince."
This cry made the other ministers realize it, and immediately the ministers at the bottom of the steps knelt on the ground again, shouting, "I will pay homage to His Highness the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince is a thousand years old, a thousand years old, a thousand years old."
The prince... yes, he is the prince. Mu Qingyuan's face glowed with energy. Looking at Yun Mocheng who was kneeling at the front, he knew that those who understand current affairs are heroes. He raised his hand and said with a smile:
"Everyone is safe."
On the side, a cold and stern light flashed in the cloudy eyes of Queen Mother Gao, and then she said calmly: "Now that the emperor is seriously ill and state affairs are important, there is no need to perform this ceremony as a prince for the time being, and there is no need to tell the world about it for the time being. After all, the emperor's
The illness is the first priority. The fourth prince, no, the prince, should go and deal with state affairs with the ministers now."
Mu Qingyuan was slightly stunned. Does his being a prince have anything to do with his father's illness? He glanced at Empress Dowager Gao in confusion, and then said respectfully: "My grandson obeys."
Queen Mother Gao nodded, "Go."
Mu Qingyuan walked down the steps directly and left surrounded by the ministers.
Looking at the person walking at the back, Queen Mother Gao suddenly shouted: "Yun Xiang."
Yun Mocheng paused slightly and stopped where he was. He turned around and said respectfully to Empress Dowager Gao, "What are your orders from the Empress Dowager?"
Empress Dowager Gao walked down the steps with Chang Zai and the help of the palace maid, and walked to Yun Mocheng. Looking at the person in front of her, she narrowed her eyes and said, "Yun Xiang's behavior today really makes the Ai family uncomfortable."
I understand."
Yun Mocheng's head was still lowered, and he said calmly: "I don't understand what the Queen Mother means."
"What benefit does it bring to you to make the fourth prince the prince? You clearly know that the fourth prince has half the blood of the Gao family. The Ai family does not think that you will help the Gao family." Empress Dowager Gao raised her eyes and looked at Yun Mocheng beside her,
A sharp light shot out from his cloudy eyes.
Feeling the sharp eyes of the people next to him, Yun Mocheng said calmly: "The fourth prince is a nobleman of Tianhuang. He was granted the title of crown prince because of the public's expectation. It is not my selfishness. If I have any selfishness, I just want the Dongyue Kingdom."
Become more and more powerful, so that I can repay the emperor for his kindness."
The Ai family didn't want to know what you were thinking, because the Ai family would know one day. But you should have gotten the news, Mu Jingnan and
Yun Yan is dead. Ai Jia understands how you feel now, because Ai Jia is just like you. She clearly hated someone in the past, but unfortunately, it was only later that she realized that it was Ai Jia who was wrong." As she said this, she looked at Yun Yan.
Mo Cheng wanted to see something from his face.
Yun Mocheng raised his head, his handsome face was cold, and he said indifferently: "I don't know what the Queen Mother said, but if it is true, I feel sorry for the Sixth Prince and the Sixth Princess. If the Queen Mother needs me, I will send someone to find it."
, I will take care of it immediately. I am shocked to hear this sad news, and I would like to ask the Queen Mother to express my condolences. There are still many things in the court waiting for your help, so I will leave first." After saying that, he bowed and turned to leave.
Empress Dowager Gao's expression darkened, she looked at the hurried person in front of her, and whispered: "Does Yun Pang really not care? She is Suyu's daughter. Just like Mu Jingnan, he is the emperor's son after all.
grandson."
Yun Mocheng stopped and did not look at the person behind him. He just said lightly: "I don't know what the Queen Mother means by this?"
Empress Dowager Gao's eyes were calm and her voice was cold, "You know what I mean. Because of Su Yu, you must hate the Ai family very much in your heart."
