Xu daren raised his eyes to look at Lu Shiming, indicating for him to not be angry. Since the Empress Dowager had called them into the palace today to say such words, then the news of the Emperor's disappearance was not just a rumor. There was definitely some truth to it. What they had to do now was not to resist the Empress Dowager's decision. Otherwise, if they acted too hastily, who knew what the Empress Dowager would do?
"Empress Dowager, since we still don't know whether His Majesty is really in trouble, let's wait for the news from Anhe City before we make a decision," Lord Xu said.
The other cabinet ministers nodded in agreement.
"I just want you all to be mentally prepared. Hearing that something has happened to the Emperor, I have long been in a state of confusion. I have no idea what to do, so I can only summon you all into the Palace. However, if the news of the Emperor's disappearance is leaked, Jingdou must be prepared." The empress dowager sighed.
Lu Shiming snorted coldly in his heart. It wasn't that the Empress Dowager didn't have any ideas. She probably had big ideas. She didn't call the cabinet ministers into the palace to discuss at all. She wanted them to compromise and agree with her decision. She also wanted them to know that with her here, the Imperial Family wouldn't agree with Yao Yao's child.
If something really happened to the Emperor, the Empress Dowager would definitely not let Yaoyao off! When Lu Shiming thought of this, his heart instantly tensed up. He had to make a trip to Anhe City to warn Yao Yao.
Ruan Jinghua, who had been standing behind Lord Xu without saying a word, asked, "Now that the young prince is supervising the country, there shouldn't be a problem!"
Hearing this, the corners of the Empress Dowager's mouth lifted into a faint smile. "The young prince is only able to stabilize because of everyone's support."
"If bad news finally comes, Jingdou still has the little prince. The empress dowager need not worry too much," said Wang Weiyuan, who was standing beside Ruan Jinghua.
"That's true." The Empress Dowager nodded. "Then let's wait for the news first."
Xu Official and Lu Shiming looked at each other. They already knew why the Empress Dowager had summoned them today. Other than wanting to tell them that something had happened to the Emperor, she probably wanted to see the reactions of the officials in the cabinet.
"Empress Dowager, this subject will take his leave first." Official Xu bowed and left.
Lu Shiming followed Lord Xu out of the Palace of Compassionate and Peaceful, leaving only three cabinet ministers in the main hall.
"Xu daren, do you think that something has really happened to the Emperor?" Lu Shiming asked Xu daren in a low voice.
"Looking at the Empress Dowager's meaning, she wants us to support the young prince to become the new ruler. I'm afraid it's hard to say whether something really happened to the Emperor or not," Xu Daren said in a low voice.
Lu Shiming said in a deep voice, "Marquis Jingning is already on his way back to the capital. If the Empress Dowager really intends to ….. Marquis Jingning will definitely not agree!"
"The most important thing is for His Majesty to be safe!" Lord Xu said, "Lord Lu, think of a way to get someone trustworthy to go to Anhe City. Now, no matter who sent the news, we can't trust it!"
"You are right …" Lu Shiming nodded lightly.
Outside the palace doors, Xu Official pulled Lu Shiming to his side, "Remember to be careful of the Empress' safety!"
Lu Shiming's expression darkened. "I know …"
In Ci Ning Palace, the Empress Dowager raised her eyes to look at the three officials, "Daren, what do you think we should do now? You saw it just now, Lu Shiming and the Empress are father and daughter. Even if the child in the Empress' belly isn't His Majesty's, he will definitely distort the truth. Although Xu Daren is wise and reasonable, he is a good friend of Ye Yiqing and has a close relationship with the Lu Family. They will definitely work together. If they stir up a storm in the Imperial Court, aijia doesn't know what to do!"
"Empress Dowager, the entire Imperial Court is very satisfied with the young prince's supervision of the country. If something really happened to the Emperor, Empress Dowager doesn't have to worry with the young prince around. As for the Empress … … there's no news of her now. What if she disappeared along with the Emperor?" Zheng Cheng cupped his hands and lowered his head to say.
The Empress Dowager glanced at him faintly and seemed to be very satisfied, "Aijia does have such worries. Ai, the young prince and the Emperor are blood brothers. The Emperor has taught him with all his heart. Aijia is still quite at ease with him. It's just that … … he has to become the crown prince first, then he can ascend the throne openly!"
Wang Weiyuan said, "If the news of the Emperor's disappearance spreads, even if we don't have a crown prince, we have to do it!"
"Do you think the officials of the Imperial Court will support the young prince?" the Empress Dowager asked.
How could they answer this? Supporting the Little Prince was equivalent to rebelling against the current Emperor. They all knew the Emperor's iron-fisted means. If nothing happened to the Emperor, their final fate would not be very good, unless the Little Prince could sit firmly on the throne.
However, the temptation of helping the Emperor was too great … … Look at the few people around the Emperor who had the merit of helping the Emperor, any one of them had a higher status than them. Given time, they would have no place in the Cabinet sooner or later!
"Empress Dowager, the young prince is definitely more suitable than a newborn baby!" Wang Weiyuan had to answer this way.
This answer was enough!
"But … … don't forget that besides Lu Shiming, there's also Ye Yiqing and his son behind the Empress. They are not so easy to deal with!" Zheng Cheng reminded.
Ruan Jinghua, who had been silent, said, "The most important thing now is to find out the news of the Emperor. Also, let the young prince get along with the court officials more recently and establish his prestige!"
"What Lord Ruan said is right. You go and prepare first. The news of the Emperor should be back to the capital soon," the Empress Dowager said.
As long as she got the support of the court officials, even if the news of the Emperor's death spread, the capital would not be in chaos!
"Empress Dowager, the Jinwu Guards and the general guarding the city should be controlled first!" Wang Weiyuan reminded.
"You're right!" The Empress Dowager nodded. She almost forgot these two most important people. In the past, Tang Zhen was in charge of the Jinwu Guards. Now that Tang Zhen was away, she had to control the Jinwu Guards first!
Ruan Jinghua sighed and shook his head in his heart. Lord Xu was right. The Empress Dowager was too whimsical!
Since the Emperor could leave the capital at ease, how could he let others seize power and control the capital so easily?
He didn't know what the young prince was thinking. He hoped that he was a sensible person, otherwise … … he was afraid that the end would not be very good!
"Go and do what I ordered you to do first!" The Empress Dowager ordered.
If she wanted Mo Rongyi to become the next new emperor, there were too many things to prepare. First of all, she had to make everyone believe that the Emperor was gone …
At this time, the Empress Dowager was only thinking about how to make Mo Rongyi the new emperor. She had forgotten that Mo Rongzhan was also her son, her own son!
If the Emperor was really gone … …
"Then Lu Yaoyao doesn't need to come back!" The Empress Dowager sneered.
(Nine-headed Bird Academy)
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