"Minister Li, Minister Li..." Li Sinian, who was about to go to court, heard the voice. He turned around and saw Lin Feng, the Minister of Rites, walking quickly towards him. He stopped.
"Does Minister Lin have something?" Li Sinian asked.
Lin Feng hurried a few steps, leaned forward, and whispered mysteriously, "I heard the Empress was assassinated yesterday?"
"Who told you that?" Li Sinian asked.
Lin Feng smiled, "Not only did I hear this, but I also heard that Minister Li went to save the Emperor."
Li Sinian narrowed his eyes, his expression somewhat cold, "How did Minister Lin know?"
Such a major event as an assassination would generally not be disclosed.
Lin Feng looked at Li Sinian's wary expression and couldn't help but pat him, "Everyone knows."
"What do you mean?" Li Sinian asked.
Lin Feng said, "Literally."
Li Sinian looked at Lin Feng, confused. Lin Feng continued, "You know the storyteller at the Tea Fortune Building, right? He's the one who said it. The entire capital now knows that the Empress was assassinated and Minister Li went to save her."
Li Sinian's face gradually darkened. Who knew the whereabouts of him and the Empress?
"Why the long face, Minister Li? Minister Li saving the Emperor is a good thing. Perhaps the Empress will look at you with new eyes." Lin Feng said.
"It was just a coincidence." Li Sinian said, then walked towards the Jinhua Hall for court.
Many ministers had already arrived early in the Jinhua Hall. Li Sinian's expression was not good, and he didn't say much.
Feng Yu, the Minister of Revenue, stepped forward and asked, "Minister Li, about yesterday's matter..."
"Coincidence," Li Sinian said directly.
Feng Yu smiled, clearly not believing Li Sinian.
Li Sinian didn't want to explain. The more he explained, the worse it would be.
Seeing that Li Sinian was unwilling to discuss it with him, Feng Yu wisely did not ask further. Upon seeing Lin Feng enter, he went to find Lin Feng.
His Majesty Emperor Yun was not in the palace, and the Empress was pregnant and could not attend court.
Everything was temporarily handled by Shen Yunxuan, the Minister of Justice.
Shen Yunxuan walked in, went to the front, and stood at the steps below the imperial throne, saying, "If you have a memorial to present, otherwise retire."
Seeing that no one had anything to present, Shen Yunxuan was about to declare the court adjourned.
Suddenly, someone spoke, "Minister Shen, has there been any progress with the assassins who attacked His Majesty yesterday?"
Shen Yunxuan looked up at the speaker. Li Sinian stepped forward and said, "The assassination of His Majesty is a major event, wouldn't you agree, Minister Shen?"
"Naturally, but interrogating prisoners is the business of my Ministry of Justice. Minister Li should focus on managing the Ministry of Personnel." Shen Yunxuan said indifferently.
Li Sinian looked at Shen Yunxuan. Shen Yunxuan met his gaze. After a long while, Li Sinian smiled, "Minister Shen is right. I have nothing else."
"Court adjourned," Shen Yunxuan said, then turned and left.
"Minister Li, this Minister Shen is truly arrogant." Chu Jian, the Vice Minister of Personnel, said.
Li Sinian glanced at Chu Jian, the Vice Minister of Personnel. Chu Jian was startled and quickly bowed, "Your subordinate means no offense. I just feel that you are clearly the head of the ministers, and His Majesty trusts Minister Shen quite a bit."
Li Sinian sneered, "Lord Chu is new and some things are not clear. Minister Shen is an old acquaintance of the Empress, and moreover, Minister Shen is so good-looking..."
Chu Jian's expression stiffened upon hearing this, "So that's how it is."
Li Sinian stepped forward and patted Chu Jian's shoulder, "Lord Chu's appearance is also quite good."
Chu Jian shivered all over and looked up at Li Sinian. Li Sinian smiled and left.
A subtle glint flashed in Chu Jian's eyes.
Changning Palace
Shen Yunxuan entered the outer hall. Yun Weishu quickly went in to report. He saw the figure in the color of water and sky slowly walk out.
Even though she was pregnant, her figure was still so slender.
Shen Yunxuan withdrew his gaze and bowed, "Your subordinate greets Your Majesty."
"Sit," Xue Zining said.
Shen Yunxuan sat down without hesitation. Xue Zining asked, "Did the court session go smoothly today?"
Shen Yunxuan nodded, "It was alright, nothing much happened."
Xue Zining asked, "What about that assassin?"
Shen Yunxuan said, "He insists that he is from Qian Jin Lou."
Xue Zining's gaze turned cold, "It seems someone wants to kill him while Wen Yuxi is away."
"Your Majesty, rest assured, I will not let such a thing happen."
Xue Zining nodded, "Yunxuan, I trust you."
Shen Yunxuan was slightly stunned and looked up, "Your subordinate will not disappoint Your Majesty."
"You are now in charge of the country, and there must be many matters. Go, and come to me if anything arises."
Shen Yunxuan nodded, "Yes, your subordinate takes his leave!"
Xue Zining looked at the departing figure, her gaze flickering. Footsteps sounded behind her, "Your Majesty, take care of your health. All you need now is to rest well."
She turned and saw the man in black. She smiled, "Hua Yun Jin, I suddenly remembered the past."
Hua Yun Jin was slightly stunned and lowered his eyes, "Your Majesty, hearing you say that makes me feel ashamed."
She walked forward, came before him, and said, "No matter what happened before, at least now I believe you."
Hua Yun Jin was stunned and looked up at her. It seemed that after so many years, the Empress's appearance had not changed at all, unlike him, who had transformed from a youth into a man.
"Your Majesty, as long as you are willing to believe me for one day, I will go through fire and water for you without hesitation." He said word by word.
This was his promise.
"I don't need your sacrifice. It's best that you live well. At least I can see you when I can see you, and that's enough. Yun Jin, I hope you can always remain as you are."
His gaze did not evade hers in the slightest, "Your subordinate can do it, always, always can."
"Yun Jin, I am also selfish, selfishly hoping that my child can too."
"You can." As long as you are willing.
"What are you talking about? How can it be without me?"
Xue Zining looked at the person who arrived and smiled, "We are talking about loyalty."
Han Xixia was slightly stunned, "What loyalty?"
"My child will be born soon. Han Xixia, if my child becomes the monarch of this country in the future, you must also remain loyal."
Han Xixia chuckled wryly, "Xue Zining, you are truly insatiable. Not only do you want us to submit to you, but also to your child? Will I never be able to rebel even when I die?"
"No," Xue Zining said word by word.
Han Xixia looked at her and smiled, "But what if your child is a foolish and tyrannical ruler?"
"I will personally depose him," Xue Zining said word by word.
Han Xixia smiled, "We'll see about that. If he is foolish and tyrannical, I will attack directly."
"Good," Xue Zining said.
"Alright, why are we saying such sad things now? I heard that the storytellers in the capital are quite good. I want to go and see." Han Xixia said.
"Storytelling?" Xue Zining frowned and asked.