Chapter 515 Thunderbolt
There was great discussion in the royal study.
The ministers came forward one by one and presented what they wanted to report and the notes they had prepared.
"The results of the provincial examinations in various places have been released. This time, many young students with outstanding literary talents have emerged. This is the list submitted by officials from various places. Please take a look at it, King Yun."
"A spy has come to report that the Jiulong Mountain area has not been peaceful in the past three months. Three religions and nine streams have gathered together. It seems that some kind of martial arts conference is going to be held. It has had a great impact on the local people. Please ask King Yun to make a decision."
"Your Majesty is not young anymore, shouldn't it be time to think about your marriage?"
"Ci'an Palace is making trouble again. Would you like King Yun to send someone over to take a look?"
King Yun frowned and looked up at the minister who was speaking: "Who is making trouble in Ci'an Palace?"
The person who spoke was Yu Sheng, the Minister of Civil Affairs: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."
"There are not only two people serving in the Queen Mother's Palace. How do you know there is someone making trouble there?"
Foreign ministers of the former dynasty are not allowed to enter the harem. This is a rule.
How do ministers outside the palace know the situation in Ci'an Palace?
"I..." Yu Sheng's face changed slightly, "I... I heard Manager Pan accidentally mention..."
"Manager Pan?" King Yun said calmly, "Wasn't he sent to work in Yeting? How could Mr. Yu have the opportunity to talk to him?"
Yu Sheng's face changed little by little, and there was an obvious look of uneasiness on his face.
King Yun did not continue to ask, but said calmly: "Send Ling Ling to come in."
"Reporting to King Yun, Commander Ling went to Xuanwu Gate." The guard in front of the Imperial Study Room reported, "There seems to be something going on over there. Commander Ling went over to take a look."
Xuanwumen?
King Yun frowned: "What happened?"
"I don't—"
"The Prince Regent has returned to the palace, everyone kneels down to greet him!" A familiar shout rang out, with a cold and solemn tone. It was the aura of Commander Ling that they were familiar with.
When the guards outside the Imperial Study Room heard this sentence, they subconsciously looked up and saw the stern man at a glance. For a moment, they all knelt down and greeted him silently.
It was only one year, which was not long enough for them to forget the appearance of the Regent. Moreover, no matter where he was, the aura surrounding him would always be intimidating, and they could not forget it even if they wanted to.
King Yun thumped.
The ministers in the royal study were also stunned for a moment, and then looked at each other in confusion, "Is this the voice of Commander Ling?"
nonsense.
They had heard Ling Ling's voice so many times, how could they hear it wrong?
But what did he just say?
The regent is back?
King Yun calmed down, lowered his head to check his appearance as quickly as possible, and made sure there was nothing rude before he said, "Get ready to welcome the Regent."
The door of the imperial study room opened, and King Yun hurried out, followed by the ministers. When they walked out of the door, they saw Rong Yu and Nan Xi walking down the palace corridor.
They heard correctly, the ruthless and noble regent was indeed back.
In an instant, everyone knelt down.
He was even more imposing than the emperor when he arrived, and his posture was extremely respectful and humble.
"Please see the Prince Regent, please see the Princess Regent!"
Rong Yu walked down the corridor, looked at the people kneeling on the ground, and said in an indifferent tone: "Are you discussing something?"
King Yun felt the pressure, but still nodded respectfully: "Yes."
"King Yun." Nan Xi looked at him with a smile, "Long time no see."
King Yun said respectfully: "Chu Xiu has met the emperor's aunt. How is the emperor's aunt?"
"Excellent." Nan Xi smiled, "What about you?"
King Yun nodded: "My nephew is also very good. Thank you for your concern, Auntie Huang."
Rong Yu didn't stop at his feet, but took Nan Xi on his arm and stepped into the imperial study, "Come in, everyone."
King Yun quickly stood up and followed in. The other ministers also stood up and breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that the air around them had become thinner.
After not seeing each other for a year, the regent's intimidating aura had not diminished at all, and they felt great pressure as soon as they met.
The ministers entered the imperial study.
Nan Xi was placed on the brocade couch in the compartment and sat down for a while. Rong Yu stood in front of the imperial case and looked at the papers piled up in the case and the memorials just presented by the ministers. He picked them up and browsed through them casually. Book.
Like a student whose homework was being checked by his master, King Yun stood aside with his eyes lowered, waiting nervously and uneasily. Occasionally he quietly raised his head and glanced at Rong Yu, but all he could see was that noble and indifferent profile. , there is no emotional fluctuation between the calm brows and eyes, making people unable to see the joy or anger.
How come the emperor's uncle, who has been away for a year, still looks like a stranger?
"Is the Minister of Rites here?" Rong Yu tilted his head and glanced at several ministers, but did not see the Minister of Rites. "The King Xian is not there either?"
King Yun replied: "Uncle Huang has not been feeling well these past two days. He asked the imperial doctor to prescribe medicine last night and is recuperating in the palace."
Hearing this, Rong Yu hummed casually: "Pass it to the Minister of Rites."
King Yun turned his head and signaled, and soon a servant hurriedly took the order and left.
"Is there a girl you like?"
ah?
King Yun was stunned and looked up at Rong Yu in confusion.
"How old are you this year?" Rong Yu glanced at him, walked to the chair behind the imperial court and sat down, "Have you met a girl you like this year?"
King Yun was a little unsure of what he meant. He hesitated for a moment and said honestly: "No."
After a pause, he added, "Twenty-four."
"Prepare to ascend the throne next month." Rong Yu said calmly, but announced a thunderous decision calmly, "Since there is no girl you like, let's select according to the rules. One queen and four concubines. You decide the candidates yourself. I will not interfere."
The prince of Yun did not respond for a long time.
The other ministers who discussed the matter were shocked.
The regent came back so suddenly, just to let the prince of Yun ascend the throne?
Sure enough, the prince of Yun was the emperor he wanted?
Today, the people who were called by the prince of Yun to discuss the matter were all important officials in the court, and they were also the central ministers who had performed very well recently and held great power. The sudden arrival of the regent caught them off guard, and the sudden announcement of this news at this time undoubtedly shocked them even more.
However, after the shock, at least they still had some time to adjust their mood.
The princes and other ministers outside the palace were not so lucky. They were afraid that they didn't know the news of the regent's return at all. I don't know what their reaction would be when they knew that the prince of Yun was about to ascend the throne tomorrow.
"Your Majesty, Uncle..." Prince Yun seemed to be awakened and looked up at Rong Yu, "So sudden?"
Rong Yu looked at him without any emotion: "I remember asking Ling Fan to inform you."
Prince Yun was speechless.
He was indeed informed, but this time he came back and didn't even have time to sit in the chair, and suddenly announced such a big thing. Aren't you worried about scaring the ministers?
"I already know your performance in the court. Now is the most appropriate time to ascend the throne." Rong Yu said calmly, "After ascending the throne, you can choose a queen and consolidating the imperial power, which will make your throne more stable."