Chapter 879: Frost Flowers 69

hat, apart from envoys offering tributes this time, there are other purposes behind the visit of the various Western Regions countries"Feng Lingxi's words hit Cen Taishou's heart just right. Xiuer tol...“Nothing could change his fate.” Feng Lingxi let out a long sigh. If Empress Dowager Cen could have protected him, perhaps Dugu Yan would still have a chance to live. Now this situation only showed more clearly that Empress Dowager Cen wanted someone dead, and even the Emperor wouldn’t live for long.

With the Emperor's demise, the biggest question on everyone's mind was who would be the new ruler.

Dugu City can be said to be the most widely supported by civil and military officials. Firstly, Dugu City was once the heir that the previous emperor wanted to establish. Secondly, he held 500,000 troops in his hand. Dugu Su had difficulty walking, and Dugu Yu's rebellious heart was demoted back to Liangzhou. In any case, Dugu City is the most likely candidate.

"Your Majesty, the country cannot go without a ruler for even a day. We, your ministers, hereby support the enthronement of the Fourth Prince..."

Before the chief minister could finish, Empress Dowager Cen raised her hand slightly. "The new emperor has already been chosen, it is Prince Li Six, Dugu Xiu. This was the late emperor's wish."

Li Gonggong quickly took out the imperial decree and, looking at the civil and military officials, began to read aloud, "By order of Heaven, by the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor hereby decrees: I have recently felt unwell and fear that my time is short. My sixth younger brother is my own blood brother, and I have decided to pass the throne to him. I ask all officials to assist him and choose a wise ruler. Thus decreed."

Li Gonggong finished reading and gave the imperial decree to each official for review. The officials discussed amongst themselves, this was indeed written in Emperor Gu's own hand, but no matter how one looked at it, Dugu Xiu, as the sixth prince and with his previous rebellion, didn't seem logical.

"Your Majesty, the Sixth Prince had been accused of treason before..."

"Lord Zhao, what do you mean When did this king rebel This king infiltrated the enemy camp and joined forces with the Four Princes to annihilate the Dan Liao tribe. This is a feat of merit! Lord Zhao should be more careful with his words."

Upon hearing this from Dugu Xiu, Dugu City's brows furrowed slightly, but he remained silent.

Empress Dowager Cen looked at Dugu City, “Fourth Prince, you should give the ministers an explanation about this matter so that they are not left in the dark.”

Dugu Cheng raised his hand and bowed, "Empress Dowager, the Sixth Prince spoke the truth. I have supported the Sixth Prince to ascend the throne. Long live the Emperor! Long live! Long live!"

"Fourth Uncle, you..."

When Zhao realized what Duguxing was doing, he was shocked and enraged. How could he enthrone Du Guxiu as emperor If the Great Yuan Dynasty fell into his hands, would there even be a future for it

"Zhao, are you defying the imperial decree"

Dugu City raised his eyes, his voice full of warning. His eyes hinted at Zhao Da Ren that the situation was settled. If Zhao Da Ren continued to speak, he might be in danger.

"The Fourth King truly disappoints me. As the saying goes, loyal words are often unpleasant to hear. Your Majesty, I protest, the Sixth King cannot ascend the throne."

"Bring him here, and drag him down to be executed."

Du Gu Xiu sternly rebuked, the Imperial Forest Army immediately stepped forward to seize Zhao DaRen. Du Gu Cheng wanted to help, but he saw Zhao DaRen break free from their hands and rammed into the pillar on the palace, instantly blood streaming, falling dead.

Dugu Cheng closed his eyes. How could this Zhao Da Ren be so foolish Knowing it was impossible, he still went ahead with it. This matter, the Empress Dowager was determined to have Dugu Xiu ascend the throne. Even if he died, it would be a pointless death. Why bother

"Long live the new Emperor! Ten thousand years, ten thousand years, ten thousand thousand years!"

All civil and military officials knelt down and paid their respects to the new emperor.

Dugu Xiu looked at the kneeling ministers below with satisfaction, “All of you, rise.”

All officials' discontent with Dugu Xiu could only be endured in silence. Zhao Da's death made them realize that even in death, they couldn't change this reality.

The Empress Dowager looked at the courtiers and announced, “From today onwards, all of the late Emperor's concubines, except for the Empress and Lan Fei, will be sent back to their homes. This Empress will ensure that the Emperor makes proper arrangements for them, allowing them to live out their days without worry.”

"The Empress Dowager was wise."

The death of Dugu Yan and the succession of Dugu Xiu to the throne, all happened too quickly.

Dugu Cheng returned to the Fourth Prince's Mansion from the imperial palace and saw Feng Ling Xi waiting for him. He quickened his pace and walked forward.

Summer was scorching, but Feng Lingxi felt the weather was always cold. Starting at noon, a torrential downpour began, and the sky grew dark and oppressive, making it hard to breathe.

"Are you okay"

Looking at the raindrops on Dugu Cheng's forehead, Feng Lingxi worried that he had been wronged in court today. After all, with the emperor's passing, the first thing to do was choose a new emperor, and everyone knew that the chosen one was Dugu Xiu. She was afraid that Dugu Xiu would make things difficult for Dugu Cheng.

It's nothing, it's just a pity for Lord Zhao.

Dugu City strolled along, saying as he went. He knew Feng Lingxi was worried about his safety, but it wasn't to the point of genuine concern.

Now all the civil and military officials are dissatisfied with this new emperor. Naturally, there will be many conflicts. Dugu Xiu's new emperor ascended the throne and will have endless things to do. For now, he won't bother them.

"I never would have guessed that Empress Cen had this plan."

As soon as Feng Ling Xi finished speaking, Dugu Cheng covered her mouth and whispered, "Be more careful with your words in the future, lest something happen."

Feng Lingxi nodded, and the two returned to the room. After changing their clothes, Feng Lingxi accompanied Dugu City to greet Tai Fei Shu. They had not yet told Tai Fei Shu about today's events.

Things have changed, life in Beijing is going to be even more careful.

Some are happy, some are sad. The several women who were once good friends with He and Dugu Xiu have all entered the palace as concubines. As for the Empress's choice, it is the daughter of the current Prime Minister. This girl has a sweet appearance and an elegant temperament that perfectly suits her role as Empress.

And this chancellor was chosen by Emperor Dugu Xiu after the new emperor ascended the throne. He was Cen Shu Mao, the elder brother of Empress Dowager Cen. This empress was the niece of Empress Dowager Cen and married into the palace as a consort. All of this was part of Empress Dowager Cen's plan.

All officials resisted this, but it was useless.

Dugu Xiu lived his life according to his own will, completely disregarding the officials. What angered them most was that Dugu Xiu favored all the concubines of the previous emperor, and now they were all in his harem, indulging in nightly revelry, no less than the previous emperor.

To this, all officials jointly impeached him, but Duguxiu refuted them all. Even Empress Cen turned a blind eye and suppressed the matter.

The current emperor is a tyrannical and debauched ruler, no better than an animal.

Wind and rain, the evening settled with Lan Fei in the harem. A month had passed since the new emperor ascended the throne, and no news had come out until recently when it was heard that Lan Fei had a miscarriage. It is said that Dugu Xiu favored Lan Fei who was five months pregnant. Lan Fei resisted, fell from the couch, and miscarried.

When the officials learned of this, they rose in rebellion against Dugu Xiu's brutality. Dugu Xiu claimed that Mo Huai Lan had seduced him first and was to blame. He accused her before Empress Cen, and Mo Huai Lan drank poisoned wine and died instantly.

Feng Lingxi was truly shocked when she learned of this.

This Dugu Xiu was so debauched and unrestrained, it was truly beyond her expectations. She had imagined that once Dugu Xiu became emperor, he wouldn't be as benevolent a ruler as they anticipated, but she never expected him to become a tyrant.

What angered her most was that Empress Cen remained indifferent to the matter, completely a mother and daughter alike. Their crimes were so heinous, heaven and earth should punish them.

"If Mo Huilan is dead, wouldn't that force King Pingbei to rebel"fraid he wouldn't even let her in."Xiao Li, how is your recovery going""Your Highness, I can walk now. My body isn't that weak." Xiao Li looked at Luo Li, her eyes filled with pleading, hoping the chi...