"Twelve greets Empress Dowager, Mother."
Mercy Palace.
Xuan bowed respectfully to Empress Lu.
Empress Lu immediately beamed with joy. The coldness on her face disappeared. She waved her hand to dismiss the servants in the palace and waved at Xuan with a smile.
"Come Little Twelve, come to Mother.”
Xuan could feel Empress Lu's love for him, but his expression didn't change.
He really couldn't learn to act coquettishly like a child.
Xuan had already investigated Empress Lu.
This woman who had once controlled Great Qin was his mother.
Don't look at how noble and graceful she was and how much she loved Xuan. If she could become the Empress Dowager and control Great Qin's power, who knew how many people she would turn into bones.
Back then, when she was the one who controlled the government, the ministers of the Great Qin Dynasty were all against it.
However, on the morning court session the next day, all the voices of opposition disappeared. Some of those who opposed died. Their entire family was killed overnight, and not a single person was left alive.
Some were dismissed and thoroughly investigated, and their houses were confiscated and imprisoned.
After that, there would occasionally be voices opposing her authority, but they would soon be suppressed by her iron-blooded methods.
Empress Lu was quite capable, and she had been in power for a few years without making any major contributions. She was also one of the reasons why Great Qin had been able to survive until now.
Xuan hesitated for a moment before walking up to Empress Lu.
It wasn't because he was afraid of Empress Lu, but because he truly felt Empress Lu's sacrifice to him.
The reason he was able to grasp the government so quickly and take control of Great Qin at the young age of twelve was mostly because of Empress Lu's help.
However, he was not born to be an emperor. Up until now, Empress Lu was still the one who handled many matters in the court. He was more interested in learning how to be an emperor from Empress Lu.
As soon as Xuan arrived in front of Empress Lu, she stretched out her arms to hug Xuan.
He was not used to this kind of deep affection.
He frowned slightly and reached out to stop Empress Lu.
"Mother, Shi Er has grown up.”
Empress Lu was stunned for a moment, and a sense of loss welled up in her heart.
The child has grown up. He is no longer a little doll who hugs around his knees. Perhaps he will not need me soon.
The sense of loss became clearer, and Empress Lu couldn't help but reveal a sad expression.
Xuan sighed.
"Forget it."
He stepped forward slightly, allowing Empress Lu to embrace him as he spoke in a cold voice.
"Twelve will always be mother's twelve, but twelve is now the emperor and can't be like a child.”
His step forward filled Empress Lu's heart with warmth. She was even more gratified that her feelings for him were still there even though she had grown up.
"Good twelve, it's been hard on you."
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Xuan stayed in the Compassionate Palace for an hour. Empress Lu didn't ask about him leaving the palace, and Xuan didn't mention it either.
Seeing that it was already 11 o'clock, Xuan bid farewell to Empress Lu and returned to his own chambers.
Empress Lu watched him leave, the smile on her face and eyes never fading.
The little Emperor had suddenly matured in the past few days, which made her feel a little unfamiliar.
However, after today, she could already confirm that Twelve was still her Twelve. He did not resent her for 'helping' him hold power for a few years. He just suddenly became sensible.
Cao Zhengchun returned on the way back to the palace.
"Your Majesty, this old servant has investigated the people who attacked us. They came from outside the city. Their martial arts moves were unique to an island country overseas.”
"It's just that we still need some time to find out their identities.”
Xuan didn't look away, striding forward.
"There's no need to investigate those people. Someone will help me solve them. Protect the Divine Dragon Cult's Saintess well these few days. Don't let anyone take advantage of her.”
Earlier, he had received some news from Empress Lu.
Other than the Guarding Dragon Mountain Villa and Pingxi King's Mansion, there were probably others who knew that Long 'er had secretly harmed his short-lived brothers.
At least from the information he had received so far, his mother knew about it and had deliberately allowed it.
Empress Lu was very powerful. She definitely knew about the attack on him today.
With her personality, since she didn't ask or say anything about this matter, she must have already dealt with it.
As expected,
On the second day of court, Xuan looked down and saw that at least a third of Zhu's followers had been reduced.
To be able to take down those people in one night and replace them with someone else without him knowing, only Empress Lu had such means.
"But for the remaining people, did she not find them, or could she not change them in a short time?”
Xuan thought.
Dragon Guarding Mountain Villa.
In the secret room, Zhu Budian smashed a stone table into pieces with a furious palm!
" Who did it?!"
After venting his anger, his expression was calm and his voice was calm. If it weren't for the shattered stone table beside him, his subordinates probably wouldn't think that he was angry.
And the more this was the case, the more afraid the subordinate was. He was deeply afraid that the Marquis would strike him with a palm if he was unhappy.
"Yes... It was the Lu family. The spies found out that the Empress Dowager was angered by the attack on the Emperor outside the imperial prison.”
"Lu family, Empress Lu! Humph!"
Zhu Bujue snorted coldly. The person had already been replaced, and his influence had shrunk greatly. Anyone would be angry. However, it was useless to be angry now.
"Have the other spies hide well and not be found again. Also, have the Japanese retreat from Great Qin.”
"Yes."
After his subordinate left, Zhu Budian's expression slowly turned cold.
"Empress Lu, I will remember this account book. When I succeed, I will definitely make your Lu family pay the price and make you beg for death!!”
[PS: I'll add more to my collection and flowers today. I'll add at least 7 chapters. However, it might be a little late. I have something to do in the morning.]
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