Female supremacy: The evil woman only wants to ascend the throne

"Xiaowu, come in!"

The empress placed the memorial in her hand on the table beside her, and a barely perceptible gleam suddenly flashed across her deep and sharp eyes!

Afterwards, the empress picked up the cup of steaming tea on the table, tilted her head slightly, took a sip, and felt a warm current flowing down her throat, moistening her dry throat!

"Yes, Queen Mother!"

Following a crisp response, Wan Qingyan carefully pushed open the inner door, and with brisk but steady steps, he quickly walked into the hall!

When the empress saw Wan Qingyan enter, she slowly stood up from the phoenix chair that symbolized supreme power and walked towards her!

As they approached, the corners of the empress's mouth lifted slightly, outlining a faint smile. At the same time, she extended a jade hand, patted Wan Qingyan's shoulder, and was the first to ask, "Xiao Wu, is there any new progress in the Ministry of Revenue?"

Upon hearing this, Wan Qingyan quickly bowed and saluted, then raised her head and replied solemnly, "My Queen Mother, you are truly wise and powerful, and you are very perceptive. I came here today for this very purpose.

The affairs of the Ministry of Revenue are like a tangled mess, involving a wide range of people and complicated relationships. The more my daughter investigates, the more frightened she becomes!

Every time we find some important clues, those key witnesses and evidence are destroyed in the blink of an eye. My daughter is worried that if we continue to pursue the case, more people will die..."

At this point, Wan Qingyan couldn't help but frown and told the empress everything about her current predicament, so that she could understand her difficulties and express her clear position and support!

"Xiao Wu, judging from what you're saying, are you planning to back out at the last minute?"

The empress narrowed her eyes slightly, took Wan Qingyan's hand, patted it soothingly, and a deep expression appeared on her face!

In fact, the reason why the empress sent Wan Qingyan to the Ministry of Revenue to handle affairs was that she knew how complicated the situation was there. At this moment, facing her ambiguous words, the empress couldn't help but feel a little doubtful.

Wan Qingyan met the Empress' scrutinizing gaze and said calmly, "Queen Mother, I am by no means a coward or someone who wants to back down. On the contrary, I am brimming with enthusiasm for this mission and am determined to succeed!

Right now, a group of Ministry of Revenue officials are waiting outside the palace. They have come to you to make a desperate appeal, just to save the lives of their own families. I wonder what the Queen Mother plans to do about this matter?"

Wan Qingyan simply stopped beating around the bush and put the problem directly on the table. After all, the empress's attitude and decision are the most crucial!

Upon hearing this, the Empress instantly understood Wan Qingyan's intention. She pondered for a moment and said decisively, "Xiao Wu, since you've brought all those officials here, wouldn't it make me look foolish if I didn't let them die protesting? Let them in!"

The empress also wanted to hear how those old veterans in the Ministry of Revenue made their death-defying remonstrations.

"Pass the imperial decree and have those officials from the Ministry of Revenue outside the gate come into the palace to meet the emperor immediately!"

The empress's clear and majestic voice rang out. Once the order was given, the maids standing by immediately took action and invited the Ministry of Revenue officials outside the door in one by one.

After entering the hall, all the officials knelt on the ground and kowtowed, shouting in unison: "Your Majesty, we are your humble servants, and we respectfully wish you good health!" They kept their heads down, their eyes fixed on the ground, and they did not dare to look up to meet the empress's fierce gaze!

The atmosphere in the hall was extremely solemn, as if even the air had frozen. At this moment, the empress suddenly spoke, "Everyone, please stand up. I have summoned you here today, and I believe you all know why. I will give you a chance to speak clearly. If you dare to lie or conceal anything, I will be merciless and will torture you to death!"

When she said the last few words, the empress unconsciously emphasized her tone, and a hint of ruthlessness flashed in her eyes!

Faced with such a stern warning from the empress, the officials of the Ministry of Revenue remained calm. They were mentally prepared to die!

"Your Majesty! I know full well that the crime I have committed is beyond the reach of justice and leaves no room for excuse. However, I humbly ask Your Majesty to examine this matter carefully and understand the truth behind it!

In fact, I am just a pawn in the hands of the Third Prince and the Crown Princess. Most of the money that the Ministry of Revenue has obtained through corruption over the years has flowed into the pockets of the two princes...

Back then, the Third Prince and the Crown Princess came to the Ministry of Revenue, using threats and inducements to force the guilty ministers and others to obey. They promised them high positions, generous salaries, glory and wealth, which made the petty criminals lose their minds and fall step by step into the abyss of sin and unable to extricate themselves!

Now that the truth has been revealed, the guilty officials cannot escape punishment, but the real masterminds behind this are the Third Prince and the Crown Princess. I hope Your Majesty will punish them severely and restore the integrity of the court!"

"Xiao Wu, judging from what you're saying, are you planning to back out at the last minute?"

The empress narrowed her eyes slightly, took Wan Qingyan's hand, patted it soothingly, and a deep expression appeared on her face!

In fact, the reason why the empress sent Wan Qingyan to the Ministry of Revenue to handle affairs was that she knew how complicated the situation was there. At this moment, facing her ambiguous words, the empress couldn't help but feel a little doubtful.

Wan Qingyan met the Empress' scrutinizing gaze and said calmly, "Queen Mother, I am by no means a coward or someone who wants to back down. On the contrary, I am brimming with enthusiasm for this mission and am determined to succeed!

Right now, a group of Ministry of Revenue officials are waiting outside the palace. They have come to you to make a desperate appeal, just to save the lives of their own families. I wonder what the Queen Mother plans to do about this matter?"

Wan Qingyan simply stopped beating around the bush and put the problem directly on the table. After all, the empress's attitude and decision are the most crucial!

Upon hearing this, the Empress instantly understood Wan Qingyan's intention. She pondered for a moment and said decisively, "Xiao Wu, since you've brought all those officials here, wouldn't it make me look foolish if I didn't let them die protesting? Let them in!"

The empress also wanted to hear how those old veterans in the Ministry of Revenue made their death-defying remonstrations.

"Pass the imperial decree and have those officials from the Ministry of Revenue outside the gate come into the palace to meet the emperor immediately!"

The empress's clear and majestic voice rang out. Once the order was given, the maids standing by immediately took action and invited the Ministry of Revenue officials outside the door in one by one.

After entering the hall, all the officials knelt on the ground and kowtowed, shouting in unison: "Your Majesty, we are your humble servants, and we respectfully wish you good health!" They kept their heads down, their eyes fixed on the ground, and they did not dare to look up to meet the empress's fierce gaze!

The atmosphere in the entire hall was extremely solemn, as if even the air had frozen.