The Phoenix Reborn Book II

Chapter 42 The Emperor's Next Step

Inside a room with the tightest security in the palace, three men were talking and exchanging ideas. Two people sat on the pads provided in front of a table full of snacks. The other man sat down at the table facing the door, indicating he was the Host.

Shortly thereafter, one of the two men who came to visit was seen saluting the Host. “Go, I'm sure Shufei has missed his father a lot.” Emperor Weixin nodded her head towards Huang Liqiang.

Huang Liqiang replied, “Thank you for your blessings, Your Majesty. Slave part.” The man then stood up from his seat and left Emperor Weixin's study.

When the door closed, Emperor Weixin turned her gaze to the one man left in the room with her. “Great Teacher Qing, I'm sure you—compared to anyone—know clearly that I understand the intent of your arrival and Elder Huang here, don't you?” asked with squeaking eyes, the aura that the man gave off felt heavy and stifling chest.

Despite facing off with the Emperor, the leader of the kingdom where he lived for a while, Qing Gangtie did not look afraid. Instead, the man smiled. “Sure,” the answer is short.

Emperor Weixin himself was convinced that the Great Master was one of the few who understood his way of thinking. However, he was confused as to the reason Qing Gangtie had decided to support Huang Miaoling in this incident. The girl was clearly acting out of office and power, trying to impose her will on the leader of the country!

Emperor Weixin's eyebrows are linked. “Then, why are you supporting that girl? Although I can't touch it because of Prime Minister Liang, but you should understand that in the future He added, “Do you doubt me as the leader of the country? Same with that girl, you want to challenge my power?!” His voice began to rise, issuing pent-up anger for so long.

Qing Gangtie immediately bowed her body very low. “Your Majesty, relax. The problems that arise begin to dominate your emotions,” he explained to make Emperor Weixin grit his teeth, knowing that the old man was not wrong.

Emperor Weixin leaned his back against the back of his seat and incised his nose. “Get your body straight, I don't want to be called a leader who bullies an old man,”. He raised his index finger. “I gave you one chance.” He allowed Qing Gangtie to explain.

Slowly, Qing Gangtie stood up. He said in a serious tone, “Your Majesty, you are a kind leader. Without you, Shi's kingdom could not have achieved prosperity for many years.” A compliment, obviously to alleviate the effect of ‘cacian’ that will soon come out of his mouth. “However, you certainly realize that your kindness is a lack?”

Emperor Weixin's forehead wrinkled. “Good heart?” The man put on a wondering face. “Gangtie, I think you're talking about someone else,” he replied with a grin, as if he had just heard something really ridiculous.

“Your Majesty, you may not have noticed. However, you have a weakness against your family members,” continued Qing Gangtie made Emperor Weixin shut up, his eyes turning serious.

Qing Gangtie began her speech by taking the name of Situ Mingmei, the Empress. When compared to the previous emperors, Emperor Weixin so spoiled his wife. Every action that the man took could be easily influenced by the woman. As long as it did not harm the country, the man would also approve of the woman's actions.

With the discretion and looseness of the rules that Emperor Weixin bestowed upon his legal wife, Empress Mingmei could have overturned Shi's kingdom as long as she wished. However, it is fortunate that the woman is not someone who is ego-controlled and has a blocked brain. That way, she still put forward the prosperity of the country and thought carefully about the effect her actions had on her husband's government. Otherwise, Qing Gangtie would not have been surprised if the fire of Emperor Weixin's reign would have been quickly extinguished.

Then, Qing Gangtie passed on the treatment of Emperor Weixin to his sons and daughters. Although the most striking action was the treatment of the Great Man who spoiled his only daughter—Wang Qiuhua—but many people could see how much affection the Emperor had for his sons as well.

See how Emperor Weixin did not take strong action against Wang Junsi's behavior that tarnished the royal good name some time ago. Then, the follow-up to Wang Zhengyi's adultery with Huang Wushuang was only in the form of marriage and salary cuts. There was also Wang Chengliu who acted out of power by contacting the Zhou kingdom to cooperate. Even because of Wang Xiangqi, Emperor Weixin did not dare to take action against Li Guifei. Lastly, Emperor Weixin's intention to maintain Wang Wuyu's position in Shi's kingdom after the prince attempted to kill his own brother!

“Your Majesty, your nature has been clearly read by everyone, and it became the kingdom's greatest weakness,” Qing Gangtie explained with concern. The man shook his head. “Close one eye for mistakes because they are your sons is not a good way, and Mingwei Junzhu realizes it.” Qing Gangtie continued, “That girl can also read clearly that the reason you married Princess Qiuhua to the Zhou kingdom is based on your desire to protect her from the internal warfare of the soon-to-be Shi kingdom Breathing blurred from the man's lips. “The actions that the girl took cover your negligence.”

Emperor Weixin slammed his hand against the table. “Qing Gangtie! You mean to say that little girl is a better leader than me?!” snapped, his face flushed red with anger and offense.

Qing Gangtie's eyes exuded a conviction. “Isn't the reason you raised him to be a Junzhu also based on that reality? You want to make him one of the advisors who can help you govern the country, just like Minister Huang.” His heart was pounding, beginning to worry that his words were exaggerated. “Your Majesty, open your eyes. The girl was crucial to the survival of Shi's kingdom. Compared to getting rid of it, it is better to pull it close by your side.”

How could Emperor Weixin not be angry?! His pride is hurt!

However, according to Qing Gangtie's understanding of the Emperor, the man was a person who basically had a soft heart. Even after insulting him to that extent, Emperor Weixin could still control himself not to summon bodyguards and decapitate him on the spot.

Qing Gangtie sighed inwardly. ‘This is crazy. At this age, I was playing with death, her inner’.

A few seconds passed before Emperor Weixin closed his eyes. The tremors on the man's body slowly subsided. “So, that's your reason for the decision to cooperate with Huang Miaoling and get rid of Wuyu?” ask her in a horrible calm tone.

“Not solely because of it,” Qing Gangtie replied honestly. The answer made the Emperor squint, curious half confused by the existence of another reason. “Your Majesty, as I said earlier, I'm sure you have sensed that an internal feud is imminent." The man continued, "I'm also sure this is inseparable from the changes of the princes, isn't it?”

In fact, Huang Miaoling had explained to Qing Gangtie about his estimation of the imminent matter in Shi kingdom. The Crown Prince, Wang Zhengyi, who was initially so confident and ambitious of the throne somehow felt further away from the stage. On the other hand, the Fourth Prince and the Sixth Prince became increasingly radiant. That would obviously cause unrest in the government.

The successor to the throne seemed to lose ambition as his brothers seemed to be vying to stand in the middle of the stage with their achievements!

The starting point of the matter had actually been a long time ago, namely Wang Wuyu's attempt to bring down the Huang family with the help of the Li family as well as get rid of his brothers. As one of the triggers of the matter, the man had to be dealt with immediately, and Huang Miaoling had managed to do so.

However, is it enough to stop the feud from other figures?

Ha! If it was that easy, why would Huang Miaoling stick out his hand to Qing Gangtie and the Zhou kingdom?

Although Wang Wuyu's position as prince had been withdrawn, there were still four other princes left. Even if Wang Zhengyi did not want to compete anymore, but the other three princes would certainly not easily retreat. Ah, remove Wang Junsi from this parable because the man does not care about the throne.

Wang Chengliu's ambition to ascend to the throne was clearly known to Huang Miaoling, the man had already started to show his fangs. On the other hand, there was also Wang Xiangqi who actually did not want to sit on the throne, but was strongly encouraged by the wishes of his mother. These two people would be the strongest figures capable of swaying Shi realm.

Problems are inevitable, but they must be addressed. If Emperor Weixin really wanted to do that, the only way would be to control his sons. Finish off Wang Chengliu's ambitions and remove Li Guifei's existence from Wang Xiangqi's side. The path to do both things had been opened wide by Huang Miaoling.

By removing Wang Wuyu to Kun Lun and withdrawing his position, Li Guifei no longer had any allies. Xiaoye's death also signaled the destruction of the bridge connecting the Death Army with the Grand Concubine. The evidence involving Li Guifei with Wang Wuyu had also been provided. Therefore, it only took one word from Emperor Weixin to get rid of the venomous woman and her minions from Shi's kingdom.

Regarding Wang Chengliu, the status of King Hui that Emperor Weixin had bestowed on his son made it difficult for Huang Miaoling to deal with the man. However, the letter that Huang Miaoling left to Qing Gangtie for Emperor Zhou is expected to help curb the man's resources. Moreover, the warning that the girl gave to Empress Mingmei would obviously be of great help to minimize Wang Chengliu's wiggle room. If the Great Man supported his actions, then controlling Wang Chengliu was not so difficult.

Seeing the look of difficulty on Emperor Weixin's face made Qing Gangtie understand, that Shi realm leader had realized Huang Miaoling's intent of action. “With all the things that have happened, what is the next step that Your Majesty will take?” qing Gangtie asked with sharp eyes. ‘Huang Miaoling, you better have the sky really on your side. Because if not, then not only your head will roll, but all the people involved.’ Both of his dark brown-colored sweets trembled. ‘And, I may be his first victim.’