Chapter 217: Change of Imperial Power
The ministers all turned their heads and looked outside.
Lord Wen?
The well-informed ministers in the court already knew that Wen Jin had returned to the imperial city, but most people were obviously very surprised when they heard this.
"Master Wen? Didn't he go to suppress the rebellion with Xie Yunzhou? Why did he come back suddenly?"
"Master Wen has always been loyal to the emperor. Did he hear about the movements in the court and rush back to protect the emperor?"
The ministers who knew the inside story sneered and defended the emperor?
How could they know that Mr. Wen, whom the emperor trusted most, was actually a sycophant who came back to overthrow the imperial power and support the eldest princess in the throne... I really don't know where he went wrong.
Although they also know in their hearts that the eldest princess currently has the advantages of time, location, and people, Master Wen is a noble and powerful official after all, so he has to struggle, right? With his ability, if he can be loyal to the emperor at this time and eradicate the eldest princess, not only will the emperor trust him more in the future, he will be granted the title of marquis and prime minister, and even the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty will definitely follow his lead. From now on, he will be consistent and majestic , became the most powerful official in the dynasty and was famous for generations.
Why join the eldest princess in plotting rebellion and get the reputation of a sycophant?
Under the attention of all the ministers, Mr. Chengchen, who was dressed in noble clothes, walked in with calm and steady steps. He was tall and thin, with a handsome and elegant face, and his elegance was unparalleled.
Just looking at his appearance, who would dare to say that he looks like a sycophant?
Under the background of Si Yuan's black robe, Lord Wen Jin, who is dressed in white and snowy, is simply a descendant of an immortal. Even if the ministers present are all men and are not easily attracted to the same sex, they cannot ignore the myriad of things about Wen Jin at this time. Brilliance.
They really couldn't figure out why such a noble and unparalleled person chose to join in the slander of the eldest princess?
Walking through the hall with the complicated looks of the ministers on both sides, the clear smile on his lips was the same as usual, and his voice was as gentle as if he was discussing poetry with his colleagues: "Are you all here?"
"Isn't Mr. Wen supposed to be fighting the rebellion outside? Why did he suddenly appear here?" Duke Zhen Guo looked at Wen Jin with shock in his eyes. "Could it be that he knew the emperor was in trouble and rushed back to protect him?"
Wen Jin gave him a flat look: "The Emperor is in trouble? I wonder where the Emperor is in trouble?"
Duke Zhenguo's expression changed: "You——"
"I came from Suzaku City." Wen Jin stood on the palace steps and looked around at the ministers. "The prophecy of heaven's auspiciousness coming to Suzaku City has been spread all over the world. I went to find out the situation personally. I want to know what happened. Who is instigating this?"
Instigate?
The ministers looked at each other? Mr. Wen, does this mean that someone is deliberately spreading rumors and having evil intentions?
Wen Jin turned to look at Wei Changhai: "Is this the imperial edict that Eunuch Wei is holding in his hand?"
"Yes." Wei Changhai smiled humbly, "The emperor felt that his dragon body was not in good condition, so he wrote a copy of the imperial edict. Mr. Wen, would you like to read it?"
Wen Jin was silent for a moment, then turned to look at the ministers: "I will first take a look at what the emperor said."
Wei Changhai hurriedly handed the imperial edict to Wen Jin. Wen Jin unfolded it in front of everyone, read it carefully word for word, and frowned slowly: "The emperor also believes that the eldest princess is the emperor to whom she is destined?"
When these words fell, the ministers in the court who knew the inside story had subtle expressions, while the ministers who didn't know the inside story had expressions of surprise. Both eyes stared at Wen Jin nervously: "Master Wen, what did the emperor say?"
Wen Jin raised his eyes and looked at everyone without saying a word, with an expression that seemed to be regretful and helpless. Then he "lived up to everyone's expectations" and unfolded the imperial edict in front of the ministers. He slowly said: "I have been in office for less than a year. Although I have been in office for less than a year, He has the heart to work hard for governance, but does not have the talent of an emperor. He is dull, incompetent, and physically too weak to be an emperor. Now, in accordance with the decree of God, he voluntarily meditates and entrusts the country and the country to Princess Yan Qing of the Suzaku..."
There was silence in the main hall, and only gentle and elegant voices could be heard, announcing the change of imperial power and the abdication of the throne.