sjar Chapter 446 We will establish you as the new emperor
Chapter 446 We will establish you as the new emperor
When Qin Miaoxi rushed back to the paper-craft shop, she saw that Fu Yifan had already packed his bags and was ready to set off.
"Senior Brother, did that old Deng attack us beforehand?"
Fu Yifan pondered for a moment and said, "Information has come from the Northwest that the 50,000 elite troops have left their posts in batches and are advancing towards Jiangnan. They are very likely to make their first move against Yipintang. I need to leave the capital temporarily to prepare for the worst."
Using elite troops to wipe out a martial arts organization is like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut—a waste of resources!
Although she had her doubts, caution made her agree with her senior brother's approach. She took out the pills she had prepared and handed them to him, saying, "Senior brother, please be careful on your journey and keep in touch."
"You should also be extra cautious in Beijing."
"Yes, don't worry, with Second Senior Brother and Third Senior Sister here!"
After seeing Fu Yifan off, she went to Xie Baiyan's courtyard, but he wasn't there. Ever since that man and his fellow disciples had talked, he had been staying at the Shuxiang Pavilion to gather intelligence and hadn't returned.
Third Senior Sister was there, but the courtyard was almost overrun by carrier pigeons, it was quite lively.
Qin Miaoxi clicked her tongue twice, "One carrier pigeon every hour, is this a letter from the Jiang family? Or from that man?"
Ever since she learned of her third senior sister's husband's inaction, she has never called him "brother-in-law" again. If he truly loved her senior sister, it wouldn't be enough to just be good to her; he would also have the ability to solve the root cause of her senior sister's unhappiness. Obviously, that man did not have this ability, which was a waste of her senior sister's secret support in making their family a wealthy family.
The letters piled up like a mountain, but Xia Liqian ignored them completely, throwing them all into the fire without even glancing at them, burning them to ashes.
"Senior sister, what should we do with these carrier pigeons?"
"I heard that roasted pigeon tastes good."
"Okay, the ingredients are great this time. Let me show you my skills, I guarantee you'll want to come back for more."
Qin Miaoxi's playful demeanor amused Xia Liqian, who gently took her hand and said, "Junior Sister, thank you, I'm fine."
She knew this was Qin Miaoxi's way of showing her care; the warmth that family gave her was something that nothing else in the world could provide.
"Once this matter is over, I will personally handle the Jiang family's affairs, so you don't need to worry about me."
"Senior sister, I'll go with you, otherwise they'll think you have no family support!"
Xia Liqian chuckled, "Alright, alright, you can stay with me. With our Coroner Qin here, let's see who dares to bully me."
The two of them laughed and joked around, completely dispelling the oppressive atmosphere.
For the next two days, the three disciples were busy with their own affairs. Their primary task was to ensure the stability of the Longyuan Kingdom. As for Emperor Meiji, since they knew his intentions, they were not to be feared.
As expected, someone started targeting the Book Pavilion, but what was unexpected was that the person was actually the First Prince.
Early that morning, the Imperial Guards stormed into the Book Pavilion, ransacking it and eventually finding a whole box of forbidden books. The shopkeeper was arrested on the spot, and the shop assistants were not spared either.
When Qin Miaoxi received the news, she merely frowned slightly and sneered, "It's begun."
Xie Baiyan, the accountant of Shuxiangge, took advantage of the chaos to leave a message for the two men, telling them not to save him and to continue as usual.
That afternoon, Xia Liqian was intercepted on the road by a woman who came up with a group of people and tried to beat her up, cursing and accusing her of seducing her husband. The people all spoke up to condemn her, and Xia Liqian was taken back to the mansion by the woman without any resistance.
Qin Miaoxi knew she was next. Sure enough, before dawn, the door of the paper shop was smashed open, and a group of soldiers ransacked the place like bandits, seemingly looking for something.
Hearing the approaching footsteps, Ziyan whispered, "Miss and the others are too presumptuous. I'll go teach them a lesson."
"No need. Don't cause any trouble now. After I leave with them, go and pick up the people immediately, and wait for the signal to enter the palace."
Ziyan nodded, leaped out of the back window, and disappeared the moment the door opened.
"Madam, the young Marquis is deceiving the emperor! Please come with us!"
Qin Miaoxi offered no resistance and followed closely behind the soldiers. As she expected, the carriage headed towards the palace.
The main hall was already filled with Imperial Guards protecting Emperor Meiji. Also entering the hall with Qin Miaoxi were Xie Baiyan and Xia Liqian, who had been arrested.
The two men, dressed in rags and with bruises on their faces, were pushed into the hall in a disheveled state.
"Zhu Qiyuan, do you know who we are?"
Emperor Meiji laughed loudly, "The Four Imperial Guards? Nothing special."
Xie Baiyan shouted sternly, "Since you know that, you still dare to lay a hand on us."
"So what if I know? From today onwards, the Longyuan Kingdom will no longer have the Four Imperial Guards, only me as the Emperor." Emperor Meiji's eyes were full of excited smiles. The mountain that had been weighing on his head for so many years was finally about to be removed.
He stepped down from the platform, stared at the three resentful faces, and laughed, "Soon, the four of you will be all together. How do you want to die, Madam Marquis?"
Qin Miaoxi looked at him coldly, "Do you really think you'll be the ultimate victor?"
Emperor Meiji stared intently at her. "Then I'll show you whether I'm the victor. Guards, kill them!"
The authoritative voice echoed in the hall, but the imperial guards inside did not move an inch.
Emperor Meiji glared at them all, his anger blazing. "Are you deaf? Kill them!"
The person who had been standing there in a daze suddenly moved. Emperor Meiji's lips curled up into a smile, but that smug smile froze on his face in the next instant.
With a muffled thud, he was slammed hard to the ground.
"How dare you! Who gave you the audacity to plot against me?"
Emperor Meiji was seen lying prostrate on the ground in a sorry state, his face contorted in pain.
Unfortunately, the Imperial Guards did not obey his orders and continued to hold him firmly in check.
Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of the mocking smile on Qin Miaoxi's face and roared, "It's you! You dare to interfere with the Imperial Guards! You really do have rebellious intentions!"
"Father, you're confused! Have you forgotten the edict left by the late emperor? The Four Imperial Guards are the pillars protecting the Longyuan Kingdom, and even more so, they are protecting the royal family. How can you lay a hand on them?"
The eldest prince strode in with an air of righteous indignation and ordered the guards who were holding Qin Miaoxi, "Release the three ladies now!"
Under Emperor Meiji's incredulous gaze, the Imperial Guards obeyed orders, released Qin Miaoxi and the other two, and respectfully retreated to the rear.
The eldest prince helped the three men up and sincerely apologized: "Greetings, gentlemen. It was my father who was possessed. I apologize on behalf of my father."
Xie Baiyan glanced at him with a half-smile, "The eldest prince is still the most sensible. His Majesty is getting old and it's time for him to abdicate and pass the throne to a worthy successor."
The eldest prince's eyes lit up immediately, and he said even more ingratiatingly, "I've heard that you gentlemen can depose the emperor and establish a new one. Do you gentlemen have any suitable candidates?"
Xia Liqian smiled calmly at him, "Oh? Do you have a candidate for the First Prince?"
"Shut up! How dare you! I am the ruler of this country. By what right do you depose me?"
Emperor Meiji roared with fury, his eyes blazing, but everyone present ignored him. The eldest prince, his excitement almost overflowing, straightened his back and coughed twice, saying, "What do you three think of me?"
Qin Miaoxi scrutinized him, then nodded seriously, “Although the Crown Prince acted rashly when he was young, we have all witnessed his growth. He is indeed a good choice.”
Xie Baiyan echoed, "Yes, that's true. When choosing a ruler, one should select a wise one who can ensure that the people live in peace and prosperity. The eldest prince was able to put aside his own family for the greater good, which shows that he has a fair and compassionate heart."
“The Crown Prince is our savior, I have no objection.” Xia Liqian smiled gratefully at him.
"You...agree?"
"Yes, we will establish you as the new emperor."
The eldest prince was so happy he almost fainted; happiness had come too suddenly…
Is he dreaming?!