the bar with practiced ease and ordering a drink.Her appearance had already caught everyone's attention. Those who were more perceptive had a hunch that the ripples were connected to the three murders...This sudden turn of events shocked everyone present. Nobody expected the Empress Dowager to be the first to attack.

Hong Ji seemed to understand something, turned his head and looked at the dying Chancellor Feng with a hostile gaze. He didn't speak, nor did he show any intention of calling for someone to save him.

Ripple gently raised her hand to support the new emperor's arm, slowly returned to her high position, and then calmly said:

"Feng Changkun, if you want to use the emperor as a puppet to control the feudal lords, you have to see if this palace agrees."

As soon as these words were spoken, Feng Changkun, who had been harboring a sliver of hope, instantly knew he was defeated.

"Mother and child"

Hongji hadn't expected that he had calculated everything, but he overlooked Feng Changkun who was right in front of him. It was precisely because Feng Changkun insisted on holding the coronation ceremony first and then going to Fenqi Palace.

He had already arranged for the Imperial Forest Guards to ensure his mother's safety, and to provide an extra layer of protection, he dispatched the Dark Dragon Guard Second Team to Phoenix Nest Palace to guard his mother and sisters.

He hadn't expected his third uncle to move most of the people against his mother, what he wanted to do was self-evident. There was no better bargaining chip than the lives of his mother and sisters.

Only when the leader of his Dark Dragon Guards came to report did he realize this, so he immediately brought people here to Mother's place.

"I am innocent!"

Feng Changkun said weakly.

"Whether or not it's fair, someone will go and investigate."

The ripples did not even give Seal Changkun a glance.

"Mother, this place is messy. Please move to the Palace of Compassion."

HONGJI immediately said.

"Great!"

This time, the ripples readily agreed. Her son ascended to the throne, and she was promoted to empress dowager.

"Big brother, my younger brother and I will escort mother to Ci'an Palace. You can rest assured and handle the follow-up matters."

Yun Shan said softly.

Ripple nodded to Hongji, and only then did Hongji put away the worry in his eyes. After sending his mother's phoenix carriage out of Phoenix Nest Palace, he turned his face solemn and waved his hand, ordering people to take away Feng Changkun who had already fainted and Hong Wu who was no longer able to resist.

At this time, the two other ministers designated by Emperor Qixian to assist in governing, both dared not breathe a word. They exchanged glances and, following closely behind the young emperor, returned to the Golden Dragon Hall.

When the ripples brought them back to the already prepared Ci'en Palace, it was noon.

The young emperor Hongji was still very decisive. He took ten days to handle the aftermath of the rebellion at the enthronement ceremony. He killed those who deserved it, arrested those who needed to be caught, confiscated the property of the guilty, and exiled those who had to be sent away. He was clean and efficient, making the court officials deeply aware that the imperial power had changed hands.

Although the ripples have changed locations, they haven't experienced any discomfort. After arranging everything, it's time to get back to business as usual and continue maintaining a low profile.

It was only because of the whip that knocked Chang Kun unconscious, ripples of mystery spread in the hearts of the courtiers. Some even privately went to ask the former Emperor's appointed Duke of Anping, whether the Empress Dowager had been hiding her true abilities all along.

Hou An could only shake his head and say nothing. The fact that this wasn't even his daughter was clear to everyone. This silence fueled the imaginations of those gathered, causing them to think up all sorts of possibilities. They became even more respectful towards Lianyi as a result.

Smart people pondered over everything that Empress Dowager Meng Lianyi had done since marrying the late emperor. It was terrifyingly clever because in the end, she always benefited. Now, she's still protecting the Emperor's smooth ascension to the throne. She is truly the winner of life.

When Hongji went to visit his mother, he asked:

“Mother, when the palace coup happened that year, Grand Marshal Hongwu said he fled to the East Palace at the time and was saved by you. Why”

This is something he just couldn't figure out.

"At the time, your mother and I were protecting you both, who were still in swaddling clothes. Since we were injured, it was not advisable to confront him head-on, so we let him go."

Your mother knows that if your father is gone in the future, he will definitely step forward. After all, this position is too tempting. It's also a stepping stone and whetstone prepared for you in advance.

Moreover, this person's appearance conveniently exposed corrupt officials like Feng Changkun. Getting rid of these vipers will make your rule more efficient.

Ripple smiled and said.

"Mother, my son still has much to learn. Even in this matter of scheming and calculation, I fall far short of Your wisdom."

Hon Hai doesn't feel embarrassed to admit its weaknesses at all.

"It's alright, you still have room for improvement. Mother has high hopes for you."

Ripple has always focused on encouraging praise and never overbearingly suppressed their children.

"The son remembers. If there is anything he cannot decide, he will come again to ask his mother and father for advice."

The ripples nodded in agreement, but in truth she didn't want to worry about it, lest those courtiers say she was wielding power.

The atmosphere was just right, but Sun Mamama hurried into the Palace of Compassion and Harmony and curtsied to the two before reporting:

"Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, Lady An Ding Hou has passed away."

Ripple reacted for a moment after hearing this before remembering that Mrs. Meng couldn't bear it any longer and had left first.

"How come so suddenly"

Hongji asked in surprise.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, this was not sudden. After the late Emperor's funeral, Lady An Dinghou fell ill. The Empress sent imperial physicians to check her pulse and many precious medicinal herbs, but unfortunately..."

Grandmother Sun lowered her eyes and spoke.

"Mother, what do you mean"

Hongji seeks Ripple's opinion.

"This palace wishes to leave the palace for a while, to send your grandmother off."

Ripples used her handkerchief to dab at the corners of her eyes, wearing an expression of utmost sorrow.

"Mother, your son has arranged for people to escort you out of the palace."

The funeral of Lady Hou of the Anxiang Marquis was held with great pomp and circumstance, truly achieving posthumous honor.

After dealing with the time bomb, ripples quietly lived her days in Ci'en Palace, showing no intention of interfering with politics. This relieved the officials greatly.

After Hongji's marriage at the age of twenty, Lianyi truly became a ghost in the harem. She handed over the power to manage the harem to the new empress and spent her days either admiring flowers or viewing the scenery. When she felt like it, she would listen to music or watch performances, all arranged by the empress. All she had to do was enjoy herself.

"Ripple, when are you leaving"

Shiju stole a glance at the mission progress, feeling that Lianyi should be able to leave the mission plane.

"At the very least, you should wait until I've married off my daughter and my youngest son is settled before you leave."

Ripple also wanted to return to the Time Space Management Bureau, but there were still two small ones who hadn't settled down, so it held her back.

Your daughter's good fortune is approaching, but whether you are willing to it remains to be seen.

Wow! There's a joint mission, I'm going to go all out and type as fast as I can. See you later!"

Shi Ju left such a sentence and then went offline.

Ripples understood what the mortar was talking about without any hesitation.

Eighteen years ago, the Qianglang tribe was defeated by Hou of An Ding. After suffering heavy losses, they gradually developed again. Knowing that their strength had been greatly reduced and they were unable to compete with the Great Sheng Dynasty, they turned their heads and joined a newly emerging grassland nation, the Hulang tribe.

The Hu Lang tribe absorbed the remnants of the Qiang Lang tribe and conquered several small tribes nearby. The leader of the Hu Lang, claiming to be a king, felt powerful enough to rival the Great Saint Dynasty. He sent envoys to propose marriage with Yun An Princess (Yun Shan) of the Great Saint Dynasty.

At court, there were two factions. One believed that marrying off a princess to the newly powerful Hu Lang tribe would appease them and be beneficial. The other faction argued that the Great Sheng dynasty should not sacrifice a princess's happiness for the sake of a nascent nation, which was nothing to fear.

Emperor Qinghong naturally didn't want to marry off his sister. However, the Ministry of Revenue was crying poverty again, fearing war, and for a time, they were at an impasse.

When the envoy of the Huba tribe, Ashina, paid his second visit to the imperial court, he again raised the issue of their king marrying Princess Yun'an. This made the young Emperor Qihong's face even more unsightly.

"The Empress Dowager has arrived!"ake these children I found along the way to Huai'rou County Government, and we'll stay at the biggest inn in Huai'rou for a day or two to rest and sort things out. Once your task is done, come find me...