Chapter 1610: A Lifetime Together (Part 18)

he Empress Dowager leave, Dugu Yan clenched her fists, a cold glint flashing across her handsome face. She sat down and wrote a letter, "Deliver this to the Sixth Prince."Feng Lingxi, I gave you a cha..."Otherwise, I'll go with you to take a look"

As soon as Du Lu Nian's words fell, Feng Ling Xi immediately stood up, "Good." But the next second she shook her head, "No, Luo Li didn't say that we shouldn't go there casually, did she What if Yao Clan people find out that we are associating with him, they will be suspicious.”

"Then you'll just keep agonizing like this"

Feng Lingxi clenched her fists, her heart struggling fiercely. She hadn't slept well last night, and if there was no result, she was afraid she wouldn't be able to sleep again tonight.

"I'll go take a look, they don't know me anyway. Just see what's going on, and I'll be back to tell you in a bit."

Lu Nian stood up, “Finish these here and wait for my message.”

Feng Lingxi glanced at the person opposite her, "Then be careful, don't expose your whereabouts."

Lu Nian responded and directly climbed over the wall from her backyard to the other side. However, Lu Nian's martial arts were excellent, so it wasn't difficult at all to go unnoticed.

Feng Lingxi had just finished her meal when Lu Nian returned. It hadn't even been the time it took for a pot of tea to brew, and Feng Lingxi hurried to her feet. "Big brother, how was it Did you see Xiao Li"

"There was no one in the courtyard, and I didn't see Xiaoli."

"Has Luo Li left"

Feng Lingxi frowned, "Have you seen Li Wuyan"

"Li Wu Yan followed the Crown Prince into the palace, you didn't know"

Feng Lingxi shook her head. Where could she possibly know these things Lu Nian tapped her forehead, "You don't even know what's happening in the palace, do you"

"This morning I heard that Dugu City led people to rescue the emperor. He just came back, freshened up and went back into the palace, he's very busy."

"The Emperor has been rescued, Li Wu Yan treated the Emperor. The Duke of Yu was imprisoned, and the Empress Dowager was confined to Ci'an Palace. Now the situation has been controlled, and everything in the palace is being handled by the Crown Prince. It's normal for him to be busy."

"Since you didn't enter the palace, how do you know all of this"

"Everyone in the capital knows, it's been all over town, and you're just hiding at home!" Lu Nian chided. "However, the Empress Dowager is very displeased with Dugu Cheng. I heard he was reprimanded by her at Ci'an Palace, and then again in the Golden Hall. When he returns, make sure to comfort him well."

"He must be feeling very badly, after all she is his biological mother."

Feng Ling Xi recalled the look of fatigue on Du Gu Cheng's face when he returned today. Regret and heartache welled up within her. Why hadn't she asked him more

"That's not true. Although the Empress Dowager has changed, she is still the Empress Dowager's daughter. To have her stir up trouble for her own mother, her heart must certainly be unhappy."

Feng Lingxi nodded in agreement, waiting for him to return so she could have a good talk with him.

"Go to sleep early. Today wasn't the result you wanted, I'll go again for you tomorrow."

"Thank you, big brother."

Feng Lingxi watched Lu Nian leave, her eyes then turned to the courtyard where Luo Li was. She let out a sigh, hoping that Xiao Li would be well.

Palace upheaval, Dugu Cheng went from an unknown Prince of Chen to the "Regent King" who manages the government on behalf of the Emperor. The change in status made all the officials' attitudes change. Those who used to ignore him now fawn over him. Although many officials who had supported Wang Yu had switched sides, there were still some who stood by Wang Yu's side and spoke up for him at court.

At Weiyuan Palace, Emperor Yuan Zhao has already awakened and can sit up, but his condition is not optimistic.

After court, Dugu City went to the Weiyang Palace to report important matters of state. Emperor Yuan Zhao waved his hand wearily, “Since I have appointed you as Regent, you should handle these matters yourself. All I want is to recuperate.”

"I obey your command."

"Your Majesty, what should be done with King Yu"

The chancellor spoke first, before Emperor Yuan Zhao could utter a word, and suggested, “Your Majesty, I believe that we should demote the Duke of Yi to a commoner and send him back to Liangzhou. He is not to be allowed within a hundred miles of the capital.”

Dugu City was slightly surprised. Yesterday, the prime minister had suggested to him, wanting to eliminate potential future threats by having the emperor banish him. Today, he proposed to send him back to Liangzhou as a demotion. This proposal was rather merciful, after all, he was a prince. Although he hadn't truly conspired to usurp the throne this time, he had teamed up with the empress dowager to control the government, which was a grave crime. Being treated this way was already the best outcome for Wang Ye.

What does the Regent think

Emperor Yuan Zhao looked at Du Gu Cheng, seeing him lower his head in deep thought. "Now that you are handling the government affairs for me, just handle them your way."

"I believe the Prime Minister's suggestion is quite good. Although the Crown Prince has committed a grave error, his crime does not warrant death. Exiling him back to Liangzhou would also demonstrate the Emperor's vast benevolence. The people would surely praise the Emperor for his mercy."

Then it's settled.

Emperor Yuan Zhao listened to what Dugu City said, he no longer cared about how the people thought. Now he just wanted to get better soon and didn't want anything like this to happen again.

"Prime Minister, you must assist the Regent King in handling all matters of state. Remember, always prioritize the well-being of the people."

Emperor Yuan Zhao spoke, and the prime minister hurriedly replied, "The old minister obeys your command." It seemed that the emperor was truly intending to pass the throne to the Prince Regent. In the history of the Great Yuan Dynasty since its founding, no prince regent had ever been bestowed with such a title. Now, the emperor's attitude towards the Prince Regent was probably a sign that the outcome was decided.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured. Your humble servant and the Prime Minister will do our best to handle all matters of state."

The Emperor Yuan Zhao waved his hand, "Everyone go down. I'm tired and need to rest."

"We retire now."

Dugu Cheng and the prime minister walked out of the hall. The prime minister spoke, “Your Majesty, I have a question I would like to ask.”

"Prime Minister, please speak."

Du Gucheng stared ahead, he was truly entrusted by the emperor to handle this matter. The affairs of the court were not difficult, what he worried about was how the emperor would deal with the empress dowager once he recovered.

"How do you plan to handle Empress Dowager Word has spread throughout the palace, both inside and out, that she has confined the Emperor to his chambers."

"How would the Prime Minister suggest dealing with the Empress Dowager"

Dugu Cheng asked back, and the prime minister hurriedly said, “The emperor has let the Prince Regent handle everything, so naturally this minister will follow your arrangements.”

"This king hasn't yet decided how to deal with the Empress Dowager. If the Prime Minister has any good suggestions, he can bring them up for discussion with this king."

I haven't figured out my appearance yet.

The chancellor isn't stupid now, this emperor has given the government to the regent king. He is in control of the entire court right now. If he really wanted to fight for power, the Great Yuan Dynasty would be his. A wise person knows when to yield; how could the chancellor possibly offend him

"The Empress Dowager is currently frail. This King intends to wait until the Emperor recovers before asking him to make a decision."

"Your Royal Highness, with all due respect, if the Emperor decides to punish the Empress Dowager in the future, would Your Highness really bear to see her sentenced"

Dugu Cheng's body stiffened, and he looked at the Prime Minister, "Then, what do you think Your Highness should do"

Since the Emperor has entrusted this matter to the Prince Regent, why not come up with a solution that benefits everyone and arrange for the Empress Dowager's well-being

Dugu Cheng took a deep breath, "I propose establishing a Buddhist hall in Empress Dowager Ci'an's palace. She can recite sutras and repent there daily, praying for the prosperity of the Great Yuan Dynasty. What do you think, Prime Minister"y not someone I could find just by looking for her. You know her martial arts skills, she's really good at hiding.""Better at dodging than you">She has arrived in Xicounty, but her mother is still hid...