There was dead silence in the hall. No one answered Ning Que's words.
It didn't mean that his words were powerless. In fact, his words were like countless muffled thunders exploding in the minds of the ministers, leaving everyone in a state of confusion.
A minister stepped out of the line and pointed at him with a trembling finger, wanting to scold him for his cold-blooded and shameless behavior.
Ning Que looked at the man quietly, without any emotion on his face. The minister's finger finally drooped down powerlessly. His lips kept trembling with anger, but he still didn't say a word.
Since the tampering of the edict was exposed, the Tang court had been divided into two factions. The empire was about to be destroyed, so the division and hostility were forcibly suppressed.
Many ministers used the overall situation to persuade themselves to ignore the edict for the time being, to avoid the Tang Empire officially falling into the mire of civil war. However, who would have thought that when Ning Que entered the palace and talked with Her Highness for a long night, just when everyone thought the situation was under control, he … killed His Majesty!
Extreme fear and anger, and then these experienced ministers calmed down at an unimaginable speed. They were shocked to find that as Ning Que said, this was actually the best result.
His Majesty was killed, and the bloodline of the former Emperor was only left with the Sixth Prince. What other choice did the civil and military officials have except to support him to ascend the throne? These officials, the soldiers fighting in the front line, and the people who would eventually know that the edict was tampered with would no longer have to choose sides, and the Tang Empire would no longer be divided.
Not having to choose was the best choice. In fact, everyone knew this truth, but not everyone could make this decision for the Tang Empire. Only Ning Que could do it, because only he dared to do it.
Tampering with the former Emperor's edict was treason, and anyone could be punished. Even the new Emperor and Her Highness couldn't escape the judgment of the law of the Tang Empire. However, such a thing really happened in reality. Who dared to punish them at will?
Only Ning Que didn't give any chance for Li Huiyuan to explain or beg. He didn't give anyone time to think before he chopped down. It was to punish for disobedience.
This simple movement showed his extremely calm and even cold way of thinking. It represented the Academy's extreme disregard for the imperial power of the Tang Empire, which made people shudder.
What else could the ministers and generals of the Tang Empire do now? Ning Que's seemingly rebellious behavior could be found in the law of the Tang Empire. Who dared to accuse him of assassinating the Emperor? The most critical question was, even if someone thought so, in the current situation, who would dare to anger the Academy, the last mountain of the Tang Empire?
The officials looked at Ning Que beside the throne and the corpse of His Majesty in the pool of blood. The expressions on their faces were extremely complicated, including anger, sadness, confusion, vigilance and fear.
Still, no one responded to Ning Que's words. The deathly silence persisted, because their emotions were too agitated, and because they found it very difficult to accept that the Great Tang had been suppressed by a cold-blooded and tyrannical blade.
The Academy was not allowed to meddle in politics. This was the iron rule left by the Headmaster of the Academy. So what was happening now?
At this moment, the Empress walked into the hall with the Sixth Prince in hand.
The officials in the hall were shocked again. They all knew that the Empress and the Sixth Prince were stopped outside Chang 'an by the Princess. When did she enter the city and the palace? Why didn't I hear anything?
The Empress did not dress up. She still wore a plain dress and looked calm. She had been the Empress here for nearly 20 years. How could Chang 'an stop her? How could she not enter the palace?
The Sixth Prince was also dressed in plain clothes, but there was a bright yellow belt around his waist. He followed his mother and looked at the bloody scene deep in the hall. His little face became abnormally pale.
He felt that his legs were a little weak and his hands began to tremble. However, he did not dare to slow down or show any signs of retreat as he was held tightly by the Empress.
The Empress continued to walk into the hall with the Sixth Prince, towards the throne.
The officials in the hall only reacted now. The officials who had always been loyal to the Empress knelt down as fast as they could. They were so excited that their faces were red.
The officials under Li Yu's faction gradually knelt down as well, but their expressions were still a little angry.
The Empress led the Sixth Prince around the pool of blood in front of the throne and the body that was separated from the head.
Ning Que moved slightly to the side and made way for them.
The Empress glanced at Li Yu.
At this time, Li Yu was extremely sad and angry. She was distracted and did not respond at all.
The Empress carried the Sixth Prince to the high throne and sat him down.
Then she looked at the officials in the hall and said calmly, "What are you still doing? Is the Tang Empire now celebrating peace and prosperity? Military Ministry, submit the latest battle report first. "
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Dozens of guards were vigilantly watching the surroundings for any movement.
The mansion behind them was quiet and not a sound could be heard. It was completely different from the lively atmosphere in the past when Princess Li Yu was recruiting famous scholars and virtuous officials.
The most loyal grassland guards around Li Yu had been in the Yulin Royal Guards for many years. When they heard that there was a change in the palace, they tried to attack the palace but were suppressed by the Yulin Royal Guards. Many of them died in the battle. Peng Yutao, the deputy commander who did not leave Chang 'an with the Valiant Cavalry Battalion, was subdued and sent to the prison of the Military Ministry before he could do anything.
These were all people Ning Que knew. Many years ago, on the journey from the City of Wei to Chang 'an, he had gone through life and death with those grassland men and Peng Yutao. However, after so many years, after hearing this news, he only fell silent for a moment and did not think about it anymore.
All the metal objects and sharp objects in the bedroom, even the bronze mirror, had been moved out. Countless soft bedding had been spread everywhere. Even if one wanted to smash into the wall and die, it would be very difficult.
In less than half a day, Li Yu's face became extremely thin and pale. She looked very weak and could fall at any time.
Her clear eyes seemed to be covered with a layer of frost. There was no luster and a piercing coldness in them. She looked at Ning Que and said in a trembling voice, "I didn't expect you to lie to me."
"If you are talking about the last conversation in the imperial study … I didn't lie to you. At that time, I just kept silent. You said that no matter what Sangsang did, I could not bear to hurt her. You were right. I can understand that you can't bear to hurt Li Huiyuan. But understanding and agreeing are two different things. "
Ning Que looked at her and said, "Your love and sadness for him have nothing to do with me. Just like how I love Sangsang, it will not be recognized by the world. Moreover, I don't like your brother."
Li Yu stared at him and said with hatred, "But have you ever thought that you killed my father's son? Would my father really agree to you doing this? "
"Then have you ever thought about why no one has ever been able to kill a member of the Li royal family in the palace for thousands of years? Yes, it is because the God-stunning Array has always been protecting the palace. "
"Just now in the main hall, when I chopped down with my knife, the beasts on the eaves of several halls in the palace all reacted. But their aura was forced to restrain after they recognized me."
Ning Que looked at her and said calmly, "Why? Because His Majesty gave me the God-stunning Array in Chang 'an, which means he gave the lives of all the Li family members to me for me to deal with. "
Li Yu's body trembled slightly and her face became paler.
"I see. So father would rather believe in the Academy than us children. In his eyes, only the Academy is the true protector of the Tang Empire …"
She looked at Ning Que and said sarcastically, "The Tang Empire is about to be destroyed, but the Academy does not move and hides in the mountains like a timid mouse. I wonder if father regrets his choice?"
The expression on Ning Que's face did not change at all. He said, "This is where you are not as good as the Empress. She will never doubt His Majesty's decision. Moreover, she has personally experienced the Headmaster and the Academy. Therefore, even if she and I have a deep grudge, she chose to believe me without any hesitation or reservation.
"Only those whose eyes are covered by leaves will not be able to see the back of the mountain of the Academy. Only then will they really think that the Academy will choose to hide out of fear. Even though I do not know the specific situation, I can tell you now that my Senior Brothers and Sisters are definitely preparing to fight for the Tang Empire and the Academy."
Li Yu lowered her head and did not speak. She did not know if she would believe Ning Que's words.
Ning Que did not care about this. He looked at her and continued, "My purpose of returning to Chang 'an is naturally to fight. I want to calm the chaos in Chang' an as soon as possible and ensure that there is no problem with the God-stunning Array. Then I will get the array eye pestle. As long as I can do this, no matter how powerful the West-Hill Divine Palace is, they will not be able to attack."
He talked about his plan very seriously, as if he was explaining it. However, there was no need to explain it to Li Yu at this time, so it seemed a little strange.
"I said all this to tell you that the Tang Empire will not be destroyed."
Ning Que looked into her eyes and saw the unlucky greyness in them. He continued to try to dispel her will to die. He said coldly, "If you want to take revenge on me or the Academy, you need to live first."
Li Yu's eyes finally had some luster.
At this time, she had already guessed Ning Que's intention and asked, "Why do you want me to live?"
"If you are alive, the ministers and troops loyal to you and Li Huiyuan will be more stable. The military orders and political affairs of the imperial court can be carried out more efficiently. At this critical moment, I will not let go of any favorable factors. So I need you to be alive and continue to contribute your strength to the Tang Empire."
Ning Que said.
Li Yu stared into his eyes and said coldly, "You can put it in another way."
Ning Que said, "The Tang Empire needs you to live now? I don't think this kind of verbal embellishment has any meaning at this time. Your Highness is smart. It is good that you understand what I mean. "
Li Yu's body trembled slightly, as if she was looking at a complete stranger. She said, "You are too cold."
Ning Que said, "Outside Chang 'an, in front of the old people you sent, I said that you have no idea what I am like when I am cold. But as long as you are alive, you will have the chance to see it."
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