The System Forces Me to Be the Emperor

Xiao Rui returned to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, but did not see His Majesty.

"Xiao Xiao, where's your majesty?" Xiao Rui sat down and waved his hands, Yan Xiaoxiao brought the tea he had brewed.

Yan Xiaoxiao said: "Your Majesty has gone to the empress's place. I heard that the empress' condition is getting worse."

Xiao Rui was delighted, and asked, "Could it be pretending? The purpose is to arouse His Majesty's concern?"

"Your servant doesn't know!" Yan Xiaoxiao didn't dare to speculate casually, but she told what she knew, and said in a low voice: "Your Highness, I heard some news that is not good for you."

"Oh? What news?" Xiao Rui asked.

Yan Xiaoxiao said: "Since the collapse of the Zhou family, the assassination of His Royal Highness the King of Chu, and the death of the Empress, some of the female officials on duty in the Changchun Palace have not dared to be arrogant. Several female officials who offended me before secretly begged me for mercy. , knelt down in front of me and said something. They said that the empress cursed His Highness more than once, and wanted His Highness to suffer ruin..."

Xiao Rui nodded. The queen's hatred for him could hardly be washed away by pouring all the water in the river. In addition, the king of Chu died. Although he did not die at his own hands, the queen believed that his son's death was caused by herself.

"It's okay, the queen just has a taste for it. If I don't go to the harem, how can she deal with me? And I have Xiaoxiao, who will help me keep an eye on the harem." Xiao Rui didn't pay attention to the queen at all.

If she still has a beautiful appearance, she may be able to regain her favor, but how difficult is it for an old lady to think about being in a position?

Yan Xiaoxiao's face was shy, and she was so upset by the words "I have Xiaoxiao", so she agreed, she decided to protect His Royal Highness, and if the Queen dares to play tricks, she is welcome!

Thinking of this, Yan Xiaoxiao suddenly felt that it would be a good choice to buy off those female officials in Changchun Palace!

Not long after, Yue Chong, Song Ci, and Hao Yun also entered the palace, accompanied by Xiao Mingying and Xiao Rui, and they waited in the side hall. When His Majesty came back, Yue Chong reported to His Majesty the results of the joint trial of the three divisions.

His Majesty was not surprised when he heard that the traitor retracted his confession and said that he had framed His Highness the Crown Prince, but what he didn't expect was that after the traitor retracted his confession, he even identified King Ruyang as the mastermind behind the scenes!

This was beyond his expectation!

Xiao Rui quickly said: "Father, the rebels first slandered my sons and ministers, and now they slander King Ruyang, and there is no evidence. It is very likely that this group of arrogant rebels deliberately provoked. However, since the rebels identified King Ruyang, We still have to invite King Ruyang into the palace to explain the situation. What do you think, Father?"

Emperor Xia didn't know what to think of, frowned slightly, and immediately said: "Call Ruyang King into the palace."

At this time, King Ruyang was staying in the palace, quietly waiting for the result of the interrogation of the three divisions, but the result did not come, and he waited for His Majesty's order to call him into the palace. And when he entered the palace and came to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, he frowned when he saw the crowd, and then stepped forward to salute.

Emperor Xia waved his hand and said: "Excuse me, sit down! King Ruyang, I am calling you into the palace urgently. It is the result of the joint trial of the three divisions today. Do you know the result?"

King Ruyang said: "Your Majesty, I haven't heard the result yet, so I think His Royal Highness must be innocent."

After Xia Huang gestured to Hai Dafu, he said again: "That's right, the prince is indeed innocent, but this group of traitors organized by Yang pointed out that you planned something, and wronged the prince!"

"What?"

King Ruyang who had just sat down suddenly stood up with a look of astonishment.

This is not his disguise, but his true feelings. He also didn't expect that the Yang organization, which planned a foolproof organization, would reverse the case and identify himself instead!

Why? Does the Yang organization not want the bronze dragon pillar?

Could it be that the other party knew that he was deceiving them?

What about Prince Xiao Rui? Is it related to him?

At this moment, King Ruyang's mind was ups and downs, and he thought too much, so that Hai Dafu sent the confession, but he couldn't follow it immediately.

It was still Hai Dafu who called out: "My lord!"

Only then did King Ruyang accept the confession and read it, and when he saw that the traitor was only an identification without evidence, King Ruyang's heart dropped.

He is very careful in doing things, and it is impossible to show his feet.

"Your Majesty, this is absolutely slander! These traitors are so daring! They failed to slander His Highness the Crown Prince, but instead slandered his younger brother! My younger brother doesn't know them at all, so how could he instruct them to kill people? I hope His Majesty will see clearly!" King Ruyang said angrily.

Xiao Rui smiled and said: "Father, my son thinks what King Ruyang said is right! This time the original intention was to hunt down Zhao Guo's assassins, but I didn't expect to catch the traitors of the Yang organization. They were jealous, so they deliberately slandered."

Xia Huang glanced at Xiao Rui, then nodded and said: "Without evidence, I will not frame Zhongliang. Since these rebels are talking nonsense and making random identifications, then there is no need to investigate any more, just punish them according to the law. In this way, the Dali Temple has announced to the people of Kyoto that random speculation and discussion are prohibited."

Everyone got up quickly, clasped their hands and said: "Yes!"

Immediately, everyone withdrew from the palace.

Leaving the Hall of Mental Cultivation, King Ruyang didn't take a few steps, and suddenly realized that it was broken! Only then did he realize what was wrong.

"Prince! It's him! Not only did he jump out of the trap, he pulled me in instead. With His Majesty's ingenuity, my concealment was leaked."

King Ruyang's face was gloomy, and the fists in his sleeves were clenched unconsciously. Originally, he wanted to take this opportunity to tarnish Xiao Rui's reputation, make him be suspected of killing the court official and assassinate his brother, and then use other tricks to drag him down from the position of prince!

Fortunately, not only did he not succeed, but he splashed dirty water all over himself! And from now on, every word and action I do will be watched by Xiao Rui.

"Damn it!" King Ruyang couldn't help cursing inwardly, but this was the end of the matter, and that was the only way to go.

...

In the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Emperor Xia rubbed his eyebrows and said, "Why?"

Xiao Rui stood aside and waited, but didn't dare to answer, because even he didn't know why. If King Ruyang just wanted to support Xiao Feng as emperor, that would be fine, but what if he had other intentions?

The deepest routine is the human heart, even Xiao Rui can't figure it out. This time King Ruyang made a move, and Xiao Rui accepted it, then it was time for Xiao Rui to make a move, and it was time for King Ruyang to see the methods of Guo Jia, Jia Xu and Zhang Liang.

Next, Xiao Rui continued to be on duty in the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

In the evening, just after dinner, Li Yuanfang entered the palace from Zhan Shifu. Seeing his excited face, Xiao Rui couldn't help asking: "What's the matter? So happy?"

Li Yuanfang said: "Your Highness, there is an urgent report from the direction of Fuzhou. The ship led by Shen Wansan has already docked in Fuzhou. It should be heading north now, and it will not be long before returning to Kyoto!"

"Really?" Xiao Rui was overjoyed, and quickly said: "The urgent report, let me see it!"

Li Yuanfang immediately took out a note, because it was the gyrfalcon who delivered the message and it was tied to the eagle's claw, so there was not much information to deliver.

Xiao Rui unfolded the note, and saw that it said: "Your Majesty, I am fortunate to live up to my fate! The sea ship trade has returned safely, and I am going to the countries of the South Island. The goods on board have been exchanged and returned with a full load! Let me call first." Charade! Sincerely, Shen Wansan!"

"pretty!"

Xiao Rui clenched the note tightly, smiling all over his face.

Shen Wansan went south to trade and almost spent all the wealth of the Jin family and Xiao Rui. It can be said that he put all his eggs in one basket. Although Shen Wansan had a nautical chart in his hand, the sea was extremely dangerous. Lose lives!

Well now, Shen Wansan overcame many dangers and finally completed the southward trade, exchanging silk, porcelain, and tea for spices, ivory, jewelry, etc., and of course, corn, potatoes, and peppers that Xiao Rui cared most about!

Even Shen Wansan wanted to play charades, and said that he returned with a full reward, so one can imagine how many treasures he would bring back! At that time, it will be exchanged for silver, tsk tsk, it will make a lot of money.

Xiao Rui immediately said: "Yuanfang, Shen Wansan's seagoing ship will enter the sea through Huzhou, and then it will stop at the ferry outside Kyoto. Keep an eye on the situation and let me know as soon as the seagoing ship comes back!"

"Yes! This subordinate understands!" Li Yuanfang replied.

Xiao Rui asked Li Yuanfang to retreat, and then returned to the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Night fell.

After Yan Xiaoxiao returned to the palace of female officials, she quietly met with a female official.

This female officer was older than Yan Xiaoxiao, but facing Yan Xiaoxiao, she was cautious and respectful, and shouted: "Miss!"

Yan Xiaoxiao's face was very cold, she put away the gentleness and kindness she had when facing Xiao Rui, and became indifferent.

"Have you ever heard a saying? He who knows the current affairs is a hero! We are on duty in the harem, if we follow the wrong master, we will never be able to raise our heads." Yan Xiaoxiao's voice was flat.

The female official heard that Yan Xiaoxiao's words were unexpected, and said quickly: "No one in the imperial palace is as good as the young lady who has received the most grace, and is also trusted by the prince. It's like a lady! What does the young lady need a slave for?"

Yan Xiaoxiao said: "The empress is in poor health, so she has to keep an eye on her all the time, do you understand?"

The female official nodded, and said hastily: "Your servant understands, it's just that...Changchun Palace is decided by Wang Momo, Wang Momo trusts Wang Fang more, and the servant cannot be close to the empress to serve her."

"Nurse Wang? I've heard that this old woman is ruthless. At her age, it's very possible for her to accidentally fall into a dry well!" Yan Xiao said.

The female officer was startled, but immediately answered, "Miss, I know that two people hate Wang Momo deeply, one is the female officer Chen Yan, and the other is the little eunuch Xiao Dongzi...Look..."

"Explore their tone and courage! I have been in this harem for more than two years, and the most learned thing is to be ruthless!" Yan Xiaodao.

The female officer nodded repeatedly, and said, "Your servant understands!"

Watching her leave, Yan Xiaoxiao was the only one left in the room.

She touched the lotus seed in her hand, this pendant that Xiao Rui gave her, she regarded as the most precious thing.

"Your Highness, I have grown up, and I can protect you!" Yan Xiaoxiao caressed the lotus seeds, showing a maturity beyond her age on her beautiful face.

Xiao Rui didn't know that his casual remark actually transformed Yan Xiaoxiao.

 …

Yasukuni Mansion.

During this period of time, the two brothers and sisters of Lu Zhi had been living here, and the medicine prescribed by Hua Tuo was very effective. Lu Zhi's injury was much better, and even his complexion became rosy.

It's just that tonight, the atmosphere between the two of them was a bit depressed.

"Sister, do you really want to enter the palace?" Lu Su asked.

Lu Zhi smiled and said: "It is a great blessing to be able to enter the palace as a maid-in-waiting officer. Why don't you go?"

Lu Su worried: "Sister, people say that once you enter the palace, you will lose your freedom. Choosing a maid is only a little better than a palace maid, but you will still be called around by others. Sister, you are always arrogant. I really don't understand. Why do you want to enter the palace?"

The smile on Lu Zhi's face paused, and he asked: "Susu, you will understand in the future."

"Then what should I do? Sister, you are the only family member I have." Lu Su said with a look of reluctance.

Lu Zhi sighed, but did not speak.