Chapter 23 Regent King Yan Cang

After the Queen Mother left, the imperial study fell into a brief silence.

Although Yan Cang was appointed as the regent, because the emperor was already an adult man, Yan Cang did not interfere in the decision-making of state affairs after the new emperor ascended the throne.

This was the first time that Yan Chen put down his posture and was anxious to invite Yan Cang over.

"Why did the emperor call me here so urgently?" Yan Cang's tone was indifferent and distant, and his eyes and brows had a cold demeanor that refused to allow others to come thousands of miles away.

"Yan Qing killed the legitimate daughter of the Xiao family." Yan Chen frowned, "She also ordered people to take Hu Yushi's youngest son to the princess's house, saying that he was being made into a slave. Isn't it too much to do these things? ?”

Yan Cang has a majestic posture, with one hand behind his back. His whole figure is like an unsheathed ancient sword, sharp and restrained: "It really shouldn't be."

"She also poisoned me."

Yan Cang raised his eyes slightly and landed on Yan Chen's face. He saw that his face was as usual, his complexion was fair and healthy, and he did not look like he was poisoned.

However, there are all kinds of poisons in this world, and not all of them can be seen with the naked eye.

Yan Cang said indifferently: "What kind of poison?"

Yan Chen's eyes darkened: "The imperial doctor didn't diagnose it."

Yan Cang hummed.

Yan Chen was dissatisfied with his understatement.

The crime of regicide should be punished by death. How could he be so calm after hearing such a treasonous thing?

Yan Chen held back his anger and said, "Uncle Huang, how do you think Yan Qing should deal with such behavior?"

"Kill the nine tribes."

Yan Chen's expression condensed: "..."

"Yan Qing's nine clans include the Queen Mother and the Emperor, as well as myself and the princes. It is probably impossible to kill the nine clans." Yan Cang said calmly, "How does the Emperor want to deal with her?"

Yan Chen said angrily: "Yan Qing killed the legitimate daughter of the Xiao family. At least he should give an explanation to General Xiao and Mrs. Xiao. As for the youngest son of the Hu Yushi family, she should be ordered to put him back. The dignified imperial court ordered the official to even have his own I can’t even protect my son, and I’ll make people laugh if I tell him.”

"Your Majesty is right." Yan Cang nodded indifferently, as if he didn't think there was anything wrong with this decision. "You can send someone to convey the order."

"If the decree works, I won't ask the emperor to come over and make up his mind." Yan Chen was angry, but his tone was quite helpless, "Yan Qing didn't obey the imperial decree at all."

Yan Cang narrowed his eyes and casually walked to a chair aside and sat down.

Yan Chen watched his actions in silence, his eyes dark.

Sure enough, he is a arrogant uncle. How can he be so unruly because of his military power?

Yan Chen calmly lowered his eyes, picked up the tea on the imperial desk, and took a sip, "Wei Changhai, make tea for the emperor's uncle."

"yes."

Yan Chen collected his emotions, raised his eyes and said: "The emperor should know that at least 30% of the Qilin Guards under Jiu Mei's command are distributed in the princess's mansion. They are on duty day and night. The guards in the mansion are like iron barrels. If she does not obey the imperial edict, , Unless I use force, there is nothing I can do against her."

Yan Cang hummed, noncommittal.

Yan Chen's eyebrows were gloomy, "But once we confront her forcefully, many people will inevitably be killed or injured."

Of course, the number of casualties was not the most important, but the consequences after the violent conflict between the two sides was what made him uneasy.

First, if the emperor and the eldest princess confront each other, will the regent sit idly by and watch?

Secondly, the Royal Guardsmen protected both inside and outside the palace. They were numerous in number and carried out the emperor's will vigorously and resolutely. No one dared to resist wherever they passed.

But Yan Qing didn't even pay attention to the emperor, so how could he pay attention to the Royal Forest Army?

If the Royal Forest Army really wanted to face off against the Qilin Guards, it would be impossible for them to be their opponents.

Third, Xiao Chongshan is the most powerful military commander in front of the emperor. If he really wants to deal with Yan Qing, Xiao Chongshan can only intervene. Then will the regent take the opportunity to punish the Xiao family and weaken Xiao Chongshan's military power?

These are all things Yan Chen needs to consider.

So so far, he doesn't have enough courage to make a decision on this matter.

Wei Changhai put the tea in Yan Cang's hand and stepped aside respectfully.

"Yan Qing has been exiled in Suzaku City for ten years, and it is normal for him to have some resentment in his heart." Yan Cang said calmly, "If the emperor does not want to cause too much trouble, he can only endure it for the time being."

Tolerate?

Yan Chen's face darkened. He, the majestic king of a country, needed to tolerate his sister?

"If she wants to kill the king, do I have to endure it?"

"She probably won't commit regicide. After all, it won't do her any good." Yan Cang said in a calm tone, "At most, she just wants to threaten the emperor."

Yan Chen said nothing, feeling extremely angry.

To put it in such an understatement, is it not a capital offense to dare to poison the king of a country?

Asking him to make suggestions, he actually just asked him to endure?

"What kind of method does the emperor think can make Yan Qing restrain his behavior?"

Yan Cang asked: "Has the Emperor ever gone to find out what she has done in Suzaku City these years?"

Yan Chen was startled: "No."

"If the emperor treats her as his sister, he should take the initiative to care about her. Even if he didn't care before, he should try his best to make up for it in the future." Yan Cang said calmly, "If the emperor treats her as his rival or enemy, then only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win every battle. . The emperor has never understood what she has done in the past ten years, and does not know what her power and abilities are now, so he can't wait to turn against her, fearing that he will not be able to get back. "

Although Yan Chen was not very happy by what he said, he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.

Yes, not everyone dares to have Yan Qing's unruly temper. It would be unjustifiable to say that she has no one to support her.

"I will slowly understand the matter of Yan Qing in the future. What the emperor's uncle said just now is right. It is normal for Yan Qing to feel resentful after being exiled for ten years. I am willing to tolerate her." Yan Chen frowned, "But I have to give the Xiao family an explanation for the death of the Xiao family's daughter."

Is it possible that the person died in vain?

"Your Majesty, make your own decision." Yan Cang lowered his eyes, "Either let Yan Qing apologize, or give some compensation to the Xiao family."

Yan Chen gritted his teeth and asked Yan Qing to apologize?

If he could make Yan Qing apologize obediently, would he need to send someone to invite him here?

Yan Chen's eyebrows became colder: "Yan Qing imprisoned Xiao Jinghan in the princess's mansion, and I heard that he was tortured... Can the emperor's uncle go on a trip for me and ask Yan Qing to release Xiao Jinghan?"

Let Yan Qing release him?

"That's Xiao Chongshan's son." Yan Cang frowned: "Xiao Chongshan himself couldn't do it, what virtue do I have to let Yan Qing listen to him and let him go?"

Yan Chen suddenly felt angry, but he suppressed his displeasure, "After all, the emperor's uncle is an elder, Yan Qing should give the emperor's uncle this face."

"The queen mother is Yan Qing's biological mother, wouldn't it be better if the queen mother came forward?"

Yan Chen choked: "Yan Qing doesn't listen to the queen mother."

Anyway, Yan Cang has to go.

Yan Cang's slender fingers stroked the teacup, and nodded slowly: "I can try, but whether it will work is another matter."

Yan Chen was happy, "Thank you, uncle."

Regent Yan Cang came forward, Yan Qing had to give some face more or less.

Yan Cang then put down the untouched teacup and walked out of the imperial study.

The young emperor's expression sank, and he walked out of the imperial study, staring at the cold and tall back, and slowly clenched his hands behind his back.

At the beginning of his ascension, the throne was not stable, but Yan Chen felt like he was surrounded by a group of jackals and tigers, and felt powerless.

The regent with a large army, the rebellious princess, the ambitious king of the four directions... they can hinder each other, but they are also the emperor's biggest worry.

Is it really necessary to wait for seven years?

He urgently needs to cultivate powerful ministers and generals who are loyal to him, first stabilize his throne, and then slowly grow his wings, first use the regent to get rid of the king of the four directions, take back the territory and military power, and then get rid of the regent.

As for Yan Qing...

Yan Chen thought coldly, at the moment, his foundation is just not stable, otherwise, how can the emperor who is in charge of the country and the emperor who is destined by heaven not be able to deal with a mere princess?

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