newbobooks Chapter 781 Even the Empress is not an option
Chapter 781 Even the Empress is not an option
After Huang Feihu was imprisoned, Ji Wuxin glanced at Jia Daoshi, seemingly unintentionally.
Jia Daoshi simply smiled faintly, as if these matters had nothing to do with him.
However, just after Huang Feihu was taken away, another group of people arrived outside.
The person walking at the very front was none other than the female official Song Zhaoruo.
As for the group behind them, they were none other than the princes, led by Wu Quan.
Moreover, Jia Daoshi unexpectedly saw Wu Qingye, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.
Walking beside Wu Qingye was a young man of similar build; the two seemed to have a good relationship.
Wu Quan was naturally at the forefront.
Wu Quan remained calm. Even if he arrived at the palace, so what? He was a prince; what could these officials possibly do to him?
But Wu Quan's expression changed when he saw Ji Wuxin sitting on the phoenix throne!
"Your Majesty! You...have not passed away!!"
Wu Quan lost his voice.
"If I were to pass away, how would I be able to watch these wonderful dramas unfold? Fifth Prince, you truly have not disappointed me!"
Ji Bingyan's eyes were devoid of sadness or joy.
After speaking, Ji Wuxin looked at the other princes again and said coldly, "Over the years, I have treated you all quite well, but I never expected that I would raise a bunch of ungrateful wretches!"
As soon as the words were spoken, apart from the Eighth Prince and the Ninth Prince, the faces of the others were filled with panic!
When faced with the domineering Ji Wuxin, they were simply no match for her aura.
This is why, although they were dissatisfied with the Empress Wuxin, they could only dare to speak out after her death.
Now, seeing Ji Wuxin completely unharmed, sitting alive and well in front of them, some of the shadows from the past resurfaced in their minds!
Looking at the princes' useless appearance, Jia Daoshi felt helpless.
With such limited abilities, you dare to try and seize the throne?
Isn't that just asking for death?
Don't they know their own limitations? With Wu Quan's record of almost wiping out his entire household, do they really think they can sit on the throne?
Ultimately, they were just too bad!
As for the Ninth Prince, Wu Qingye...
Jia Daoshi's gaze suddenly turned to that direction.
……
"Your Majesty, you really haven't passed away! That's wonderful!"
Wu Qingye walked up to Ji Wuxin, immediately knelt down to pay his respects, and said in a trembling voice.
The Eighth Prince, Wu Qingfeng, also knelt down to pay his respects.
Among the princes, Wu Qingye was the weakest in terms of power, but also the one who received the most care from Ji Wuxin.
Ji Wuxin and Wu Qingye had a very good relationship.
What reassured Ji Wuxin the most was that Wu Qingye never formed factions or cultivated his own power base.
Most importantly, Wu Qingye never asked Ji Wuxin for a fiefdom.
Such a person poses absolutely no threat.
A prince who is loyal to her and has no ability to rebel is exactly the kind of prince Ji Wuxin likes!
"Yes, my life is not yet over."
When Wu Qingye greeted him, Ji Wuxin remained calm and nodded slightly.
Of course, she wouldn't say that all of this was my scheme, that I was playing tricks.
These things are common knowledge.
"Seats for the Ninth Prince and the Eighth Prince!"
Soon, four guards each brought out two chairs.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Wu Qingye and Wu Qingfeng thanked him and then sat down on the seats offered to them.
Jia Daoshi watched this scene with a faint smile on his face, without saying anything more.
Ji Bingyan remained silent, but her heart was in turmoil. However, seeing Jia Daoshi sitting calmly beside her, she gradually calmed down.
Anyway, no matter what happens later, my husband will be there, so there's nothing to worry about.
This is the most basic trust you can show to your husband!
"Ninth Prince, what do you think I should do with them?"
Ji Wuxin sat on the phoenix throne and spoke expressionlessly.
After a moment of contemplation, Wu Qingye said, "Traitors and villains should be punished by everyone, to serve as a warning to others!"
"Ninth Brother, you..."
Upon hearing this, all the princes flew into a rage!
However, Wu Qingye interrupted them directly when they tried to refute him: "You are princes of the Great Jing Dynasty, yet you want to ruin the unscrupulous merchants left by our father for your own selfish reasons, and destroy the foundation of our Great Jing Dynasty. You rebellious sons truly deserve to die!"
"Oh? Ninth Brother, are you sure you want to kill us?" Wu Quan remained calm and composed at this moment.
"Of course! If we don't kill you, where is the law?!" Wu Qingye stood up, glaring at him angrily!
"Your Majesty, is this also your intention?" Wu Quan ignored Wu Qingye and looked at Ji Wuxin on the phoenix throne.
Seeing Wu Quan's arrogance, Ji Wuxin's expression grew increasingly gloomy.
This Wu Quan is clearly provoking her!
Moreover, judging from their confident demeanor, could they possibly have some unknown trump card up their sleeve?
Otherwise, he would never dare to challenge me like this!
"Your Majesty! You mustn't kill them!"
Just as the atmosphere was becoming tense, Left Prime Minister Ruan Zhaoxiang stepped forward and expressed his views.
"Oh? Left Prime Minister, you're speaking up for them?"
Ji Wuxin looked at Ruan Zhaoxiang.
Ruan Zhaoxiang said, "They are, after all, of royal blood. The founding emperor once established a rule that royal descendants must not kill each other. They can be punished or prohibited, but they must not be killed!"
Da Jing placed great importance on filial piety.
The rules established by the founding emperor cannot be broken!
Even an empress wouldn't do.
In addition, the faction led by Wu Quan has a strong influence in the Jiangnan region. If they are all killed, the Jiangnan region will definitely be in chaos!
If things get desperate, Dajing won't be able to withstand the damage.
It would be better to confine all these princes to their quarters and then slowly figure out a solution.
Ruan Zhaoxiang was absolutely right.
Any person in a position of power would make the same choice!
Ji Wuxin naturally understood this principle as well.
If it were the old her, with her long lifespan, she would definitely have listened to Ruan Zhaoxiang and placed all the princes under house arrest.
But now, her time is running out, and keeping these people around is clearly a huge hidden danger!
However, none of the people present knew her situation.
So as soon as Yuen Siu-cheung finished speaking, everyone remained calm and unperturbed. Since they weren't going to die, what was there to panic about?
In time, there will be plenty of opportunities!
But the next second, Ji Wuxin's words made them all panic!
“Minister Ruan, you are right. The rules established by Emperor Taizu cannot be broken. However! Emperor Taizu also established rules for these rebellious royal descendants: anyone who dares to offend the imperial majesty must pay the price! Otherwise, wouldn't it be lawless!”
Ji Wuxin's expression was indifferent.
"This……"
Ruan Zhaoxiang was speechless for a moment. Ji Wuxin's tone revealed murderous intent. Clearly, this Empress had already decided to kill.
If the Empress truly intends to kill, then nothing he says will matter!