"How dare you, Imperial Consort and Eighth Prince! You plotted to murder His Majesty. Kneel down and admit your guilt."
The Prime Minister took a step forward and shouted at the two people who were still in shock. His face was full of anger.
Although he was more and more disappointed in His Majesty, as a loyal official of the imperial family, how could he not be angry in this situation?
Duanmu Lun was still holding the bright yellow imperial edict in his hand. He was so scared that he squatted down and hid under the table.
He muttered, "They didn't see me. They didn't see me. I'm dreaming. Yes, I'm dreaming."
He kept hypnotizing himself. His eyes were unfocused as if he had fallen into a demon's nightmare.
The imperial consort was not any better. She had planned everything, but there was such a big change at this moment. She was not reconciled.
However, she had already come this far. Even if she did not admit it, she could not turn things around.
Since she could not live well, that thing could not sit on the throne peacefully.
"Hahaha, I lost. I admit it. However, you will regret it in the future. Duanmu Yurong is not a good person."
"He dared to poison the late Empress Dowager and kill the old Emperor with his own hands. He also dared to kill those princes and princes who died tragically and those officials who were not loyal to him. One day, he will find a reason to kill you."
Although she was prepared to die, the imperial consort was not flustered at all. She sneered at Duanmu Yurong, who was slowly coming to his senses because of her words.
"Bitch, what nonsense are you talking about? Hurry, drag them out and behead them."
Before he could catch his breath, Duanmu Yurong's breath was stuck in his throat. He wanted to hit the table, but his body was still trembling and he did not have the strength.
"Do you want to rebel too? Don't forget that I am the Emperor." After waiting for a long time, Duanmu Yurong did not look good.
His face was already covered in blood. After the commotion, it looked even more painful to the eyes.
"Hahaha, there are still others even without me. Duanmu Yurong, you deserve it."
The imperial consort laughed until tears came out of her eyes. She was happy.
Duanmu Yurong hit the table hard. He stood up, pointed at the imperial consort, and cursed.
"You bitch, what nonsense are you talking about? Slut."
As the ruler of a country, the words' bitch 'came out of his mouth. Hearing this, the ministers present all shook their heads.
The Prime Minister no longer had any respect for this Emperor who was becoming more and more out of character. There was no comparison, no difference. As expected, if he was not the real Crown Prince, he would not be able to sit in that position.
A man and a dragon. Clearly, His Highness Yu Lin was the dragon.
"Your Majesty, we came here today to resolve the decree left behind by the previous Emperor. Now that His Highness the Crown Prince has reached adulthood, Your Majesty should return the throne."
The ministers who followed him immediately bowed and echoed in unison, "Please return His Highness the throne, please return His Highness the throne …"
"Impudent! You guys are really going against the heavens! I am the Emperor, the current Son of Heaven!"
Duanmu Yurong slammed the table loudly. His fat body swayed from side to side as if he would fall down at any moment due to his intense emotions.
"Hahaha, this is retribution, retribution. Duanmu Yurong, you deserve it. You deserve it."
The Imperial Consort interrupted at the right time to provoke Duanmu Yurong, who was already red in the face and neck. She had never felt so good before. She finally understood the situation.
She had been set up, and so had Duanmu Yurong. But so what? How could they turn things around in this situation?
Ha … she was not stupid. That man who had been silent but had a noble aura would not let anything out of the ordinary happen.
Don't ask her how she knew. Her eyes said it all.
"Shut up," he said with a loud bang. The inkstone beside the Imperial Consort's hand was smashed on the Imperial Consort's head. Bright red blood flowed from her forehead. The Imperial Consort immediately fainted.
Duanmu Yurong only felt his vision blur. The group of people opposite him also had double images.
"All of you, get lost. I … I … am the Emperor."
After speaking intermittently, he fell into the chair and knocked his head on the table, making a soft sound.
Duanmu Yulin sighed softly. "Send Second Brother, the Imperial Consort, the Eighth Prince, and Qi Jingshan from his residence to the West Hall."
Let the four of them kill each other inside. When they were bored in the future, they could take Xun 'er to watch the show.
"Yes, Your Majesty." Luo Kai was the first to kneel and respectfully speak. He also took the lead in changing the way he addressed the Emperor.
The Prime Minister also kneeled and shouted, "Welcome back, Your Highness. Long live the Emperor."
"Welcome back, Your Highness. Long live the Emperor."
"Welcome back, Your Highness. Long live the Emperor."
From the Great Hall to the outside, it spread to the entire Imperial Palace.
Xunmi lay on the roof with her head propped up. Looking down at the situation below, her eyes were full of smiles.
Half a year of hard work had turned into today's success. How wonderful.
"Everyone, please rise." Duanmu Yulin's voice was very calm. He was not overly excited or happy just because he had obtained the throne.
Instead, it made people feel that the throne was just a seat for him to sit on. There was no need to be overly concerned about it.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Prime Minister, please write an edict. Marquis Qi has been loyal and devoted to the Imperial Family all his life. He will be conferred the title of Prince Equal to the Emperor."
"His legitimate daughter, Xunmi Qi, is brave and resourceful. She is talented and virtuous. She is not afraid of danger. I am very pleased with her. After the mourning period is over, she will be my Empress."
"Imperial Concubine Yin and the Eighth Prince tried to assassinate the late Emperor, causing the late Emperor's poison to act up and causing him to become delirious. Their crimes are extremely heinous. In consideration of the late Emperor's love for them, I will allow them to stay by his side."
Duanmu Yulin slowly explained the matters that needed to be announced at court tomorrow. He did not forget the promise he made to Xun 'er.
They would bury their father-in-law and mother-in-law with their own hands, and let them pass away with all the honor and favor they had received.
"Your Majesty is benevolent. I will thank Your Majesty on behalf of Marquis Zhong's Estate."
The Prime Minister almost cried. He had watched Qi Guang grow up. In the end, he had ended up without a corpse. Fortunately, it was still okay.
Xunmi turned over and looked up at the moon in the night sky. It was so bright and clean.
Just like her husband's love for her. It was so pure that it made people want to cry.
'Thank you.'
A voice came from the bottom of her heart. Xunmi was stunned for a moment. Then, she smiled. 'No need to thank me. Have a good trip.'
Xunmi's final thoughts dissipated. It seemed that her husband's decision was what she was looking forward to the most.
However, she was really kind. That Eighth Prince thing and Qi Jingshan thing had not been punished yet.
There was still a lot of time. She would slowly appreciate their ugliness.
"Xun 'er, what are you thinking about?" Duanmu Yulin appeared beside Xunmi and smoothed out her messy hair.
Although he wanted to pull her into his arms, he couldn't. She was still in the mourning period. He could ignore it, but he would not allow others to have the chance to attack her.
Xunmi blinked. She tilted her head and looked at her affectionate husband with a big smile.
"I'm thinking about you. I'm thinking about Father and Mother. If they knew that I found them such an outstanding son-in-law, they would definitely be happy."
Duanmu Yulin was stunned. Then, he smiled. "I should be happy to be able to marry you."
I'm very happy to have met you at that time, Xun 'er.
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