Chapter 431: The Focus of Tang Bing! (1/2)
“How can there be disputes when all Your Majesty has been doing is making great efforts? The court is currently in turmoil and thieving eyes prey on Nabu City, it is not a good time to crown a new emperor. Moreover, the late emperor once informed me that he had prepared an imperial edict, but now we can’t even find one. It’s impossible to convince the public!” said the Prime Minister solemnly. After all those words, he only meant one thing: No way the second prince was going to take that throne!
And this kind of reaction irritated the empress. It’s gotten to this point and you still refuse to budge?! Where the f*ck am I going to get you an imperial edict?! The late emperor destroyed all the empty scrolls before he died, and now we can’t even forge one because there are just no freaking materials!
The material of an imperial edict scroll was unique and making more would require at least half a year. Even though the empress now managed the entire palace, she was like a cook without rice.
“The country cannot be without a monarch for a day. No one knows where His Majesty’s edict is placed. Prime Minister, have you ever considered a situation where the edict is never found?” There was a hint of frost in the empress’ voice as she now regarded the prime minister as a thorn in her side.
“Since the edict was drafted, such a situation will not happen. If I’m not wrong, Manager Fan should know where it is stored.” The prime minister tossed it to Manager Fan beautifully. Cold sweat instantly dripped down the latter’s forehead.
Prime Minister Shen, this old man has no enmity with you! Why do you want to do me like this?!
“The prime minister must be joking. Although this old one guards the jade seal, it was the late emperor who put away the edict in the end. I really don’t know where it is.” Manager Fan’s many years of experience in the palace wasn’t for nothing as he easily dodged the bullet.
I don’t know either. What can you do about that huh! Anyone who dares to say they know where would be literally waving a flag saying ‘I want to die’…
“The verbal announcement of the late emperor cannot be neglected, or it will be difficult to appease the public. I ask Your Majesty to think twice.” The Prime Minister cupped his hands and bowed.
Behind the curtain, the empress’ face had turned blue from all the suppressed anger.
Think twice, think twice, I’ve thought seven and eight times already!!!
The empress’ mouth twitched, while the rest of the court chose to remain silent. Although they were afraid to defy the empress and her threat, it wasn’t to the point that they would be willing to speak up for her. Now the situation hadn’t been finalized, it was too early to take sides.
Otherwise, one wrong move and not only their lives, but their entire family’s lives would be at stake!
Manager Fan announced the dismissal of court.
After everyone dispersed, Imperial Scholar Hou Jin caught up with the prime minister.
“Little Brother Shen!”
“Imperial Scholar.” Turning around, Shen Qiandong quickly responded with a smiling face. Only those who were comrades at a time like this were his true friends.
“Little Brother Shen, you have to be careful. Without surprise, that woman will definitely act in the next few days. I’m afraid that you are already a thorn that she can’t wait to remove,” Hou Jin whispered, his face full of worry.
“You too, Imperial Scholar. The two of us are like birds of a feather, only that I just can’t put my own safety before my principles. If she wants to come at me, go ahead. The accession to the throne shall be deferred as long as I live!” Shen Qiandong started with a pained smile, then his expression grew more and more serious.
“Having someone like you, why should there be any need to worry about our kingdom? But what a pity… ah…”
Hou Jin let out a long sigh, and he kept lamenting until Shen Qiandong spoke again.