Quick Wear: After the strategy was successful, she died again

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince returned to the capital with a great victory at the head of his army. The capital was unusually lively. The people all knew that the days of war were over, and they no longer had to worry about whether the country would change hands.

When Chao Yan rode into the city of Bianjing on horseback, the streets were crowded with people, and the faces of the people were filled with joy as they welcomed Chao Yan's return.

Soon, they all noticed that behind Chao Yan, there was a black coffin on a trailer pulled by horses.

Rumors spread faster than an army. People in the capital had already known about the eldest daughter of the Gu family, and they also understood that the person lying in the coffin now was most likely her.

The crime of disrupting the government was firmly pinned on Gu Sui Nuan, along with all the disasters, big and small, that had occurred over the years, were thrown onto her.

With her infamy, she elevated Chao Yan, the prince who had shot her to death, to the level of being admired and loved by everyone.

The people praised Chao Yan and admired him, and his ascension to the throne became what everyone expected.

As for Gu Sui Nuan, people looked at the coffin with disgust, hatred and pleasure, attributing all the suffering they had experienced over the years to Gu Sui Nuan.

Chao Yan was very calm while sitting on the horse. There is no greater sorrow than a dead heart. Ever since Gu Sui Nuan lost her life in his arms, he suddenly became very calm, so calm that he didn't seem like a living person.

What broke his calm appearance was a curse from the onlookers. The man spat at Gu Sui Nuan's coffin and said "Good death".

Others followed suit.

Good death, good death...

The pent-up emotions were ignited by these words, and when people came to their senses, they saw that their Crown Prince had already jumped off his horse, stepping on the spitting people, and stabbing the man's mouth with the sword in his hand.

The sharp sword blade cut the corner of his lips and scratched his tongue. The commoner's mouth was full of blood. He was so scared that he trembled at Chao Yan's feet and dared not close his mouth.

"Who allowed you to say that about her? How can a pariah who can only survive under her protection have the qualifications?"

No one expected Chao Yan to get angry and say such frivolous and cold-blooded words.

Before the man under his feet could struggle and beg for mercy, Chao Yan had already stabbed the sword down, piercing the back of the man's head.

The people nearby were frightened by this scene. The next second, they saw Chao Yan draw his sword and kill the few people who had just agreed.

No one expected that the Crown Prince would go crazy and kill people. It was not until the chaos almost disturbed the horses dragging the coffin that Chao Yan calmed down and was restrained by the soldiers.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince has been fighting on the battlefield for many days and has not been able to withdraw yet. Hurry and take Your Highness back to the palace to rest."

General Zhao stood up and found a suitable reason for Chao Yan's madness with a few words.

Chao Yan turned around and looked at General Zhao, his eyes frighteningly cold.

"General Zhao is truly a loyal minister who understands the greater good."

"I know you're not the only one."

"Don't worry, no one will get less reward."

Chao Yan had a hint in his mind. However, under the gaze of the people, General Zhao could only bow his head slightly in respect and humility.

This prince would be a good monarch, and General Zhao could understand his pain of losing his love. But General Zhao knew that Chao Yan would never attack them for a woman.

If Chao Yan wants to gain a foothold in the court, he needs the support of all officials. They did this just to make Chao Yan's position in the court more stable.

Compared with the country, what is a woman? Nie Qianfan was old and confused, but Zhao Shao was not confused.

The fact was just as General Zhao had expected. Chao Yan came to his senses after just one night's rest after returning to the palace.

He summoned all the officials and started to get down to business.

First, it’s Nie Qianfan’s funeral.

Nie Qianfan was an old general at the senior level in the court. His funeral arrangements could not be neglected. The matter had to be announced to the world and the whole country had to observe a moment of silence. The rewards to the Nie family must not be less so that Nie Qianfan could be buried with dignity.

And the eldest lady of the Gu family...

General Zhao mentioned it casually, but Chao Yan interrupted him impatiently. Without any instructions or arrangements, the body of the eldest lady was no longer in the East Palace and should have been hastily buried.

When discussing the enthronement, the ministers mentioned the prime minister who was imprisoned.

They began to plead for Gu Xu, saying that Gu Xu was also framed in the matter of relief food, and the scapegoat who had been prepared long ago was pushed out. Chao Yan just watched, nodded, and let Gu Xu go.

Yes, that's right.

General Zhao thought to himself that Gu Xu was the prime minister of the current dynasty and had far-reaching influence. His power had long been rooted in the court. If he were to kill him and appoint another prime minister, bloodshed would be inevitable.

Chao Yan became just as General Zhao had hoped, loving his subjects and forgiving past mistakes, finding no fault with them at all.

Chao Yan's coronation ceremony will be held in half a month, and the good news has spread throughout the streets and alleys.

When mentioning His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, it is inevitable to say bad things about Gu Sui Nuan.

One day during the court session, a civil official and a military officer started arguing about Gu Sui Nuan.

The civil official felt that Gu Sui Nuan was not a bad person, but the military official believed that Gu Sui Nuan should be executed.

Their argument happened to be overheard by Chao Yan, but this time, he did not get crazy and looked so calm.

"Well said, my Lord. Very good."

Chao Yan agreed with the military officer's words and even patted the man on the shoulder. Then he turned around and demoted the civil servant who spoke for Gu Sui Nuan to a commoner and stripped him of his official position.

From that day on, if anyone in the court dared to speak up for Gu Sui Nuan or say a good word about her, they would be thrown out of the palace by the court.

"Crazy, you are absolutely crazy!"

I don’t know how many times Chao Yan sat on the high seat, watching the ministers below pointing at him with disappointment, and was so angry that he was speechless.

During this period, there were more and more rumors about Gu Sui Nuan in Bian Jing. Originally, they were just about her evil deeds, but later someone dug up the good things that Gu Sui Nuan had done.

With so many different opinions, naturally people believe in different sides.

However, those who still had some conscience and spoke up for Gu Sui Nuan all ended up with the same result: they were dismissed from their official positions and thrown out of the palace.

Even the palace maids were no exception.

Finally, the day arrived when Chao Yan ascended the throne as emperor. The ministers gathered around and watched Chao Yan, wearing a yellow robe, stand in front of the palace, shouting, "Long live the emperor."

The ceremony ended with a banquet. Chao Yan held the banquet in the main hall and invited all the ministers in the capital, as well as their families.

The hall was almost full of people, the lights were bright, the air was filled with fragrance, there was singing and dancing, and the scene was lively and peaceful.

"I am happy today, and I offer a toast to all my beloved ministers."

Chao Yan picked up the wine glass in his hand and raised it towards the people below the stage. He saw that everyone below raised their glasses and took a sip with fear and trepidation, but Chao Yan was reluctant to drink.

The one who noticed this scene was Gu Xu. He had been in the court for many years and saw everything. He still couldn't believe that Chao Yan would let him go so easily.

Now seeing Chao Yan raising the wine glass and inviting all the ministers to drink, Gu Xu looked at the wine glass in his hand, feeling a little hesitant.

"Why doesn't Prime Minister Gu drink? Are you afraid that I have poisoned the wine?"

Chao Yan's gaze fell on Gu Xu, and his tone was cold, as if threatening.

Gu Xu held the wine glass, holding back and not taking a sip. The next moment, the banquet was going well, but suddenly someone started vomiting black blood, and then, one after another.

This scene frightened Gu Xu so much that he immediately dropped the wine glass in his hand.