C426 Thunderclap (1/2)

After the late emperor's secret decree, the political atmosphere in the Forbidden City suddenly changed. Ci Xi's aura had been suppressed to the limit, and looking at An Dehai's humble expression during this period, it was clear to see that the West Palace Empress Dowager's group was truly afraid.

In fact, it wasn't that Ci Xi didn't know the shadow of the secret decree. In the complex internal struggles of the imperial palace, many of the secrets were not hidden, and as long as one put their heart into it, they would be able to find out some information.

However, secrets were not something to be feared, it was something that could be hidden like a gust of cold wind. It would only make one feel mysterious. However, the moment the secret was revealed to the public, everyone would be able to feel the irresistible and strong pressure. Although Ci Xi was extremely arrogant, under the late emperor's secret order, he did not even dare fart.

Although the Emperor Xian Feng was already lying in his coffin, the secret decree in his hand was a righteous cause, he was the ruler and his subjects.

You, Ceng Guofan, are an official promoted by Xian Feng, and people like Li Hongzhang, Zuo Zongtang, Weng Tonghe and even Prince Kung Yi are all his younger brothers.

In the hearts of these people, Emperor Xian Feng was the most loyal person in their hearts. This was the principle behind the thousand years of inculcating the Emperor and his sons.

Back then when they were making trouble for the Sin-uni coup d'état, Ci Xi, Ci An and the Prince Kung stood together as a group to fight against the Gu Ming and eight ministers. At that time, these three people represented Zheng Shuo, because they were the closest to the imperial power, and in any case, they were closer to the Gu Ming and eight ministers.

It was also because of this that the local daoyin and Chinese officials chose to be neutral, or even directly helped Ci An to undergo palace changes. Actually, at that time, the ministers did not pledge their allegiance to Ci Xi. Honestly speaking, at that time, Ci Xi could not offer any benefits either.

The subjects were actually loyal to the imperial power, especially the Chinese officials. They were very good at judging the situation, and they would naturally choose whoever was closest to the imperial power.

It had already been five years since the last Sin-uni coup d'état. Although Ci Xi seemed powerful, it was still nothing compared to Ci An. Putting aside the difference in status between the East and West Palace, just based on this secret decree of Xian Feng's, Ci Xi was doomed for sure.

With this secret decree, Ci An could officially use the power of the Han Manchu officials to strangle Ci Xi to death. If Ci An ordered Ceng Guofan to bring his troops to the side of the capital's Qing King, as long as he had the secret decree, the civil and military officials would not be able to say anything.

This was the thing that Ci Xi was most afraid of. This little girl had never obtained the power of the Emperor, unless … Unless she could get rid of Ci An and coerce his son to become a duke.

Today, on this evening, which was filled with flashing lightning and rumbling thunder, Ci Xi once again felt the shame of the North Sea. That day, Ci An had saved Mao'er in front of tens of thousands of people, and did not hesitate to expose his trump card.

Terrifying woman, detestable woman, don't you hold a righteous place? In terms of beauty, talent, and wit, I am no weaker than you. Even my belly is better than yours, you cowardly chicken.

Ci Xi was smiling, but he had no place to vent the evil in his stomach. It was only when she saw her son's back, that his gaze would show a trace of gentleness.

Little Emperor Tongzhi looked at the rain outside the hall with a childish expression.

”Huang'er, quickly come to the hall. The summer's heat and the sudden torrential rain is precisely the time for Yin and Yang to mix together. Be careful of the heat …”

Emperor Tongzhi was too lazy to listen to Ci Xi's words. He did not even turn his head to look at Mother, he even sat on the doorstep instead. Ci An, who was behind, sighed and shook her head. She knew that Ci Xi had used his own flesh and blood to show off again.

At this moment, there was a sudden flash of light above his head. A bolt of lightning split the sky. This was the brightest bolt of lightning in the entire torrential rain. The little emperor stood up in excitement upon seeing it.

”What a bright bolt of lightning, is this the Mother of Lightning showing her might? Or did a hidden dragon appear? ” Before the little emperor could finish his words, a small figure suddenly walked over from beside the emperor. The figure appeared to be only slightly taller than the emperor.

The silhouette quickly covered the emperor's ears and whispered, ”Your Majesty, be careful. There's going to be thunder!”

”Er Mao, how dare you …” Ci Xi recognized him with a single glance. This was the brat that she hated the most, the one who had caused his conflict with Ci An over a month ago, precisely because they had to capture him.

This dog slave actually dares to lean on the emperor's side. Does this group of servants not want to live anymore? But before Ci Xi could get angry and call for help, a bolt of lightning suddenly exploded in the sky right before she finished his sentence.

Rumble … The sound of thunder was really loud, all the doors and windows started to tremble uncontrollably, the entire hall was filled with echoes, Ci Xi and Ci An were caught off guard and almost fell off the soft couch.

All of the palace maids and eunuchs fainted. The Yin Qi in the Forbidden City was too strong, and none of them had the courage to do so.

Ci Xi's hands that were extended to point at Hairy # 2 froze. Her face was pale white, and he even forgot to curse the latter half of Hairy # 2's words.