In the Imperial Palace of Ming Dynasty,
"Your Majesty, ChenQie is going to court. What instructions do you have?”
Wu Zhao's phoenix eyes were shining as he looked at Zhu Houzhao affectionately.
In just one night, she had completely fused with the phoenix blood that Zhu Houzhao had given her. Her power had surpassed Concubine Yan's, who had been far ahead of her. She had improved so much that she felt like she was in a dream.
Thinking about the warmth and support he had felt since he was chosen by Zhu Houzhao, Wu Zhao couldn't help but feel a deep shadow in his heart.
"Go!"
"As long as it doesn't go against Zhen and Ming's interests, you can make all the decisions in the world and the court!”
Zhu Houzhao gently tapped Wu Zhao's pretty face and said with a gentle smile.
"Why do I feel like His Majesty is using me as a coolie!”
Feeling the familiar and warm aura, Wu Zhao's heart warmed. He pouted and said angrily,"
"Isn't this what you wanted?”
Zhu Houzhao's smile grew wider.
Since ancient times, although the throne of the emperor was desired by countless people, it was actually the most difficult job.
Zhu Houzhao's father, the famous Emperor Hongzhi, had died before he was forty because he was overworked from handling government affairs.
As a transmigrator, while Zhu Houzhao admired his diligence, he also understood the importance of balancing work and rest.
Anyway, with Empress Wu Zhao, who had the qualifications of an ancient Great Empress, he could completely control the big and let the small go. He could also farm the rewards of the scamming system. Why not?
"Your Majesty, it's not early. If ChenQie doesn't set off now, it will be sooner or later!”
"After the next court session, ChenQie will come and serve you!”
After a long time, when Wan 'er's urging voice came from outside, Wu Zhao tidied his phoenix robe and boarded the carriage.
"His Majesty really dotes on the Empress!”
Shangguan Wan 'er said enviously as she helped Wu Zhao tidy up his messy hairpins.
"It's indeed Zhao 'er's blessing to be trusted by His Majesty!”
Wu Zhao glanced at Cao Zhengchun and Yu Huatian, who were respectfully guarding the carriage, and his admiration for them grew.
To be able to make the two powerful Factory Dukes of the East and West Plants so respectful and protect him, this puppet Emperor's husband in the eyes of outsiders was really admirable!
Wu Zhao was even more confident about the upcoming morning court session.
......
Outside the Hall of Heaven,
All of the officials gathered here, their expressions ugly.
"Everyone, the Demon Empress is about to attend court. How should we deal with her?”
"No one was able to see His Majesty for the entire day yesterday. Now, we can only act according to the imperial edict!”
"It's just a few days of flattery. Don't you even have the time to endure?”
"I hope Your Majesty will come out of seclusion soon. No matter how much trouble you like to make, it's better than a woman hearing politics!”
The courtiers looked at each other and sighed.
The Daming Empire had stood for thousands of years, and the might of Emperor Ming had already been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Even if they were dissatisfied, the officials were not strong enough.
"Lord Li, you are a minister appointed by the late emperor, the chief assistant of the cabinet. What do you think of this matter?”
In the Hall of Heavenly Tribute, before the court session began, the Minister of War and university student Xie Qian quietly pulled Li Dongyang over.
"What else can we do?
As officials, we naturally have to act according to the decree.”
"However, if Your Grace has any inappropriate considerations, we should also dissuade her and wait for Your Majesty to come out of seclusion before making the judgment!”
The white-haired Li Dongyang said calmly.
"Your Excellency is still brilliant!"
Xie Qian's eyes revealed admiration, and then he retreated.
Li Dongyang was the head of the civil officials who had survived five dynasties and remained in his position despite the arrogance of the eunuchs. With a simple word, he had completely resolved the seemingly dangerous situation.
Although his authority was not as high as that of the Prime Minister, Zhu Houzhao had not been in court for five years. Li Dongyang, as the Chief Minister of the Cabinet, still had a lot of say in court politics.
Especially now that all the officials were united, it was not a big deal to stall Wu Zhao, who was an empress without any foundation.
......
"The queen is here!"
Following Cao Zhengchun's shout, the civil and military officials who were whispering to each other immediately straightened their backs and looked over.
Wu Zhao, who was dressed in a phoenix robe and had a dignified bearing, entered the royal court accompanied by Yu Huatian. His phoenix eyebrows were slightly raised, and he immediately ordered someone to bring a stool and place it on the lower left side of the dragon throne.
"Greetings, Your Grace!"
Seeing that Wu Zhao didn't sit on the throne, Li Dongyang's eyes lit up and he cupped his hands.
"Greetings, Your Highness. The Empress is a thousand years old!”
The civil and military officials also reacted and bowed in unison.
"Dear ministers, please rise!"
"BenGong came today because His Majesty entrusted me to temporarily listen to the government!”
"If there's anything that's not in place, you can wait for His Majesty to come out of seclusion and report to the emperor!”
"But if someone deliberately delays and ignores His Majesty's orders, don't blame me for being merciless!”
Wu Zhao's phoenix-like eyes swept across the entire court, and a tremendous pressure enveloped all the officials.
"This power?"
"Grandmaster?"
"He's not even twenty years old, but he has such cultivation?”
"She really bewitched His Majesty and stole my Great Ming's luck!”
"But this luck belongs to the royal family. If His Majesty wants to bestow it on her, there seems to be nothing we can do to stop him.”
Feeling that astonishing aura, all the officials were bewildered. They exchanged glances for a while, but in the end, no one jumped out.
His cultivation was enough to instantly kill everyone present, and he seemed to have reached an agreement with Cao Zhengchun and Yu Huatian, the two powerful factory lords. If he stupidly jumped out to find trouble, he was purely thinking that he had lived too long.
Even a new official had to go through a lot of trouble to take office. It was not a big deal for an empress to be dismissed or even kill a few courtiers.
Only the officials who secretly colluded with Qin, Han, Yuan, Sui, and Song felt hatred in their hearts.
Such power and luck should have belonged to them!
One could imagine that once someone from Dynasty took this position, the spies would rise with the tide. In the future, when Ming Dynasty was successfully exterminated, the rewards would be even more bountiful!
Fortunately, there was not much time left, and the confused Emperor Ming was not stupid enough to give the heirloom seal to Wu Zhao. The five Majestic Empires still had a chance to turn the tables!
As for the court assembly, the Ming Dynasty was still relatively peaceful for the time being. With a little bit of handling, the morning court assembly was delayed.
Even though Wu Zhao's face was ashen, he did not really explode.
After all, the most basic goal had been achieved. It was enough to report to her husband when she returned. Wu Zhao was happy to play along with these Ming Dynasty officials.
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