Chapter 187: It Finally Became a Reality!
“Ministers, regarding the matter of regency I mentioned last time, what are your opinions?”
Although Bai Qian looked at the ministers below, who all appeared well-behaved, she did not let down her guard even a bit.
As long as the ministers’ opinions were confirmed today, the news could be released afterwards.
It was not just the ministers who were difficult to deal with; the civilians of Linfeng Kingdom were also not simple to appease. A clever stratagem was necessary.
For the ministers who disagreed with her ascending the throne, Bai Qian could directly order their execution, resolving everything at once.
However, there were so many civilians in Linfeng Kingdom that even if she wanted to kill them, she could not kill them all.
Therefore, Bai Qian had thought of many plans for this.
For example, pretending that the ancestors had manifested themselves, fabricating a story, creating an unusual phenomenon, and finally declaring that only she, Bai Qian, could ascend the throne.
If it were not her, then they should prepare to face the wrath of heaven!
Like the earth dragon incident last time, it was an omen.
Fortunately, after years of development by the alliance, the people in the organization had spread throughout the country. Once the orders were given, there was no need to worry further, and matters could be quickly resolved.
In other words, even if the ministers in the hall disagreed, if the civilians submitted joint petitions, they would have no choice but to agree.
Fortunately, Gu Yu was quite capable.
He had indeed dealt with these ministers, saving her a lot of trouble.
This also stirred Bai Qian’s appreciation for talent. She thought it was a waste of talent for Gu Yu, with such skills, not to hold an official position!
It seemed that in the future, she would have to try and see if Gu Yu was willing to become an official.
“Reporting to Her Majesty the Empress, this minister has no objections!”
The first person to step forward was Gu Qing, who had spoken out first last time.
Regarding the opinions of his colleagues, Gu Qing had already understood them while chatting earlier.
Although he didn’t know what had happened, they had already agreed to Bai Qian’s regency.
In this regard, Gu Qing did not want to cause further trouble.
He simply stepped forward, which also gave them a way to back down.
“This minister has no objections!”
“This minister has no objections!”
“This minister has no objections!”
As expected, after Gu Qing spoke, other ministers followed suit and expressed their agreement.
Their loyalty was as clear as the sun and moon.
It was a far cry from their indignant expressions during the last court assembly!
This made Gu Qing suddenly want to laugh.
However, considering the current occasion, Gu Qing finally held back.
Lest he be seen by others and they secretly resent him and cause him trouble later.
“All my beloved ministers, your support makes me extremely gratified. I, Bai Qian, swear here that I will surely develop Linfeng Kingdom to be even more prosperous, and I will not let down the martyrs of past dynasties, nor the civil and military officials and the civilians.”
Seeing that the ministers had all spoken in agreement, Bai Qian was overjoyed.
This scene had appeared in Bai Qian’s dreams countless times.
Now, it had finally become a reality!
The throne of Linfeng Kingdom was hers, Bai Qian’s.
No more forcefully obtaining the throne in her previous life, which ended with her death.
Thinking of this, Bai Qian’s eyes reddened slightly, but when she saw the ministers below, she forcefully suppressed the turbulent and complex emotions in her heart.
Beside her, Li Ye, disguised as an eunuch, raised his hand and, under the cover of his wide sleeves, surreptitiously held Bai Qian’s hand.
Having both reincarnated from a previous life, Li Ye had served Bai Qian for a period. At that time, she was extremely persistent about the throne.
Even for a brief moment, she would rather die on the throne.
Precisely because he knew Bai Qian’s obsession, Li Ye had tried his best to prevent Bai Qian from making a move against the Emperor after he reincarnated.
After all, the Emperor in the previous life was killed by Bai Qian with his help.
However, after reincarnating, many things had happened.
Besides his “little bird” not being castrated, he had also developed a romantic relationship with Bai Qian, and they had a child.
As for the Emperor, he was killed by the Empress Dowager and the Wang Clan.
Having been poisoned to death in two consecutive lives, the Emperor’s life was truly bitter.
However, a dead person cannot be revived.
Even for the sake of the civilians of Linfeng Kingdom, Bai Qian had to ascend the throne at this moment and stabilize Linfeng Kingdom quickly.
Feeling the warmth of her hand, Bai Qian’s lips curved upwards slightly.
In this life, not only did she rightfully ascend the throne, but she also had someone by her side.
To accompany her through the blooming and falling of flowers, and to admire the magnificent beauty of the rivers and mountains.
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“Father-in-law, the matters are almost resolved. When can Mengyao return from the Imperial Palace?”
“How would I know? However, the Empress has just confirmed her regency, and there will be much to do afterward… she probably won’t be back too soon.”
“Bai Qian the Empress has already resolved the subsequent matters, and there’s no need for Mengyao to protect her anymore! Really, she’s just keeping my wife away, even though she has plenty of assassins at her disposal…”
“What did you say?”
“Nothing, I just miss my wife.”
After Gu Qing returned from the Imperial Palace, Gu Yu and Gu Qingheng immediately surrounded him and voluntarily followed Gu Qing into the study. Gu Yu couldn’t help but ask.
With him taking charge, those ministers would definitely not play any more tricks, so it was time to let his little wife come back, right?
However, Gu Qing shook his head directly at this moment.
Clearly, he thought Gu Yu was overthinking.
This was a dangerous time.
After all, once Bai Qian the Empress’s regency was confirmed, the people who had previously supported the royal family would take direct action.
They would not allow outsiders to take over Linfeng Kingdom.
In such danger, Gu Mengyao’s presence was still needed for protection and to prevent any accidents.
In this regard, Gu Qing did not object.
Linfeng Kingdom had finally stabilized. If Bai Qian died, it would descend into chaos and unrest again.
“Heh heh, Father, don’t mind my brother-in-law. I want to know what happened in the court today? Didn’t a group of ministers disagree during the last court assembly and bang their heads against the pillars to their death? Why did they agree so quickly this time?”
“I’m not entirely sure either. When the court session ended, I stopped a colleague with whom I have a good relationship and asked him, but he didn’t explain it clearly.”
“???”
“He just pointed to the sky and mystically said something like… ‘Heaven’s will cannot be defied.’ If you don’t want to tell me, then don’t. Stop with these useless things. He was also holding one of his arms, as if afraid I would do something to him.”
Upon hearing his son’s question, Gu Qing also felt very frustrated.
Even though those ministers no longer held a grudge against him, they were reluctant to reveal the reason why they agreed to Bai Qian the Empress’s regency, not willing to utter a single word to him.
This made Gu Qing feel a sense of exclusion.
No, next time he attended court, he must ask for clarification.
Seeing his father-in-law’s conflicted expression, Gu Yu couldn’t help but smile… The wound he had cut with his sword last time would probably recover completely by tomorrow thanks to the medicinal powder.
