In the main hall of the court, a group of ministers wearing ink-colored bronzing cloud embroidered court clothes were discussing.

The sound was noisy, resounding throughout the hall, like a human market.

And all the ministers had anxious looks on their faces, as if it would not be long before they knew where to settle down next.

"If the emperor really dies this time, then what should we do?"

"The emperor has no heirs? Do you want to choose one of the princes? ”

"Elect a new emperor, if the emperor comes back, what should I do?"

"A kingdom cannot be left without a king for a day......"

Everyone got together and threw out many questions, each of which was a huge problem that needed to be discussed together.

And behind every problem, there are full of unknowns that make people unpredictable.

At this time, a eunuch outside the door suddenly shouted, "The second prince has arrived-"

"Second prince?"

Everyone was stunned and looked towards the door, but saw a person striding inside, holding his head high and looking arrogant.

Thinking that if the new emperor was called next, this lord would be the best candidate, and everyone knelt down towards the second prince.

"See the prince."

Seeing this, the second prince frowned, and sneered: "Why has the situation changed today?" The ministers were all panicked and even forgot the etiquette? This king can't afford your gift! ”

With that, he walked inside, went to the innermost, and stood in front of the dragon chair at the top.

He took a deep look, then turned around, found someone to bring a wooden chair over, sat down, and looked at everyone condescendingly.

The ministers were stunned for a moment, looked at each other, and only reacted for a while.

Fangcai, it's really that they are too anxious.

At this time, the emperor's life and death are uncertain, and it may not be the time to support the new emperor.

It is normal for the second prince not to accept this bowing ceremony that only belongs to the emperor's ministers.

If you accept it at this time, you will be criticized.

So, they looked like they knew it well, turned around, and saluted the second prince again.

Unexpectedly, the second prince only looked at them coldly, and then waved his hand.

"If there is anything important, discuss it separately, if it is urgent, do it first, it doesn't matter, wait for the emperor to come back."

"The emperor is not ......"

A minister answered in a low voice, glanced at the face of the second prince on the top, and suddenly turned pale with fright, and couldn't say any more.

The second prince squinted, his gaze swept around them, and then smiled.

"Speculation, but it's a capital offense. The ministers have been in the court for a long time, and the rules are ...... You should understand, too. ”

Everyone paused, and their breaths tightened.

The news was temporarily suppressed by the previous dynasty, but the harem began to be unpeaceful.

The palace maid ran in from outside in a hurry, knelt down in front of Zhong Xiaoshu with a "plop", and cried with a sad face.

"Niangniang, the news of the emperor's death has spread outside the palace......"

When Zhong Xiaoshu heard this, he jumped up and glared at the palace maid fiercely.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Who told you that the emperor died? He just hasn't come back yet! ”

When the palace maid heard this, she reacted and nodded again and again.

"Yes, the slave has a wrong mouth, the slave and the slave should be damned!

It's just that the news spread outside the palace, and everyone said that the emperor had died, and the whole country mourned.

Many people began to hang white silk at home to mourn the emperor...... Mother, what can I do? ”

Zhong Xiaoshu clenched his fists.

Right now, she doesn't know what to do.

Originally, Yin Zhige's matter was unknown, and they were always willing to believe that Yin Zhige would come back.

It's just that when this matter spreads outside the palace, it is easy to cause panic, and if it is used by those who have ill intentions, it will be rebellious......

The consequences are unimaginable!

Right now, she didn't know when Yin Zhige would come back, and she couldn't make up her mind, so she just looked at the palace maid and asked, "What did the second prince say over there?" ”

"The second prince has suppressed the movement of the court, but the folk rumors have been menacing in the past two days, and I am afraid that I will not be able to resist it."

The palace maid raised her head, her face full of worry, "If the emperor doesn't come back, I'm afraid this court will be in chaos......"

"Don't talk nonsense! Things haven't gotten to that point yet. ”

Zhong Xiaoshu wiped the tears on her face, got up, and looked straight out of the door, the tall Xiao Qiang clearly blocked her vision.

But her eyes were as clear as water, but they seemed to be able to see through everything, "Spread the word to the second prince, if you can suppress it, you will suppress it for the time being." ”

Even if it doesn't last long, she has to do her best!

At least, hold on until Yin Zhige comes back......

The rumors outside the palace became more and more intense, and in the end, it almost evolved into the ministers deliberately not letting Yin Zhige return to the palace, causing the people to be angry.

Even if the second prince has sent someone to suppress it temporarily, if it continues like this, it will definitely cause great changes.

The entire imperial city was shrouded in clouds.

On the third day, when he went to court, several ministers actually brought up the folk rumors.

"Lord Wang, it is rumored that the emperor has been suppressed and has not returned, and during this time, there are indeed several ministers who have frequent exchanges......

"Partisanship is not to be underestimated! In order to put an end to the rumors, the prince should have ascended the throne earlier......"

"Presumptuous!" The second prince really couldn't listen to it anymore, so he slapped the table and stood up with a "snap".

"You say such things!

In vain, the emperor regarded you as good ministers, and that's how you reciprocated?

It's only been a few days, and the emperor's life and death are still uncertain, so you want to set up a new emperor? What's the intention? ”

When the ministers heard this, they were so frightened that they fell to their knees together.

However, in the face of the second prince's scolding, they had reason to believe that the second prince said this for fear of being manipulated, so they persuaded him again.

"Lord Wang, even if you take the life of the old minister, the old minister has to say it!

The kingdom cannot be without a king for a day!

Now that the world is in turmoil, the emperor is dead, if you don't ascend the throne, I'm afraid there will be a great change! ”

"Yes, lord, don't think too much, if the emperor really comes back, at most he will be crowned with the title of the emperor, and it will be empty.

This great imperial city, the grand imperial power is in front of you, what are you still hesitating about? ”

These words are in my ears, if I change to an ordinary person, I am afraid that I really can't stand such a temptation.

The second prince sneered, "You guys are really thoughtful!" ”

Immediately afterwards, the eunuch said: "These ministers have made a mess, drag them out, and reward twenty boards!" ”

Several ministers didn't expect the second prince to refuse them like this, and when they saw the eunuch running up and grabbing their hands, they struggled to run away.

"The emperor is not here, why are you punishing us?"

"Why?" The second prince spread his hands and looked at them, "With me in charge of the imperial city now!" ”

"Heh, you're just a prince! Without our support, you wouldn't be able to ascend to the throne of God! In the whole world, only the emperor can execute us! ”

The confrontation between the two sides seems to be on the verge of an arrow.

At this time, a cold voice suddenly came from outside the hall, "What if I didn't die?" ”