Traveling through the emperor, overthrowing the empress dowager at the beginning

After Ye Chen returned to the Yangxin Palace, he called Hua Rui and wanted to rest.

Today he first interrogated Nanny He and then forced Madam Xue to surrender. He had been delayed long enough and was tired.

Hua Rui was a little nervous at first. After all, the news about Ye Chen came from her Chunrui Palace, which even led to Ye Chen almost being assassinated. If such a crime were to be investigated, the best outcome would be to be banished to the cold palace.

However, when Hua Rui arrived at the Yangxin Palace, Ye Chen just stared at him with gentle eyes.

"Rui'er, come and serve me."

Hua Rui was slightly stunned, her heart suddenly warmed, and then she stood up and snuggled up to Ye Chen.

"The minister and concubine follow the order."

Ye Chen smiled slightly and held Hua Rui in his arms.

The silk shirt was taken off easily.

When Ye Chen reached out his hand to fasten the bellyband behind Hua Rui's pink neck, Hua Rui trembled all over but did not resist.

That night, the pistil was extremely obedient.

The next morning.

Outside the imperial city gate.

All officials gathered.

As the head of all officials.

Yang Dechang stood straight in front of all the officials.

Suddenly, the Imperial Censor Chen Xiu came to his side and said in a very heavy tone: "Prime Minister, something has happened."

"what's up?"

Yang Dechang glanced at Chen Xiu, his eyes became a little serious, but he already had a bad premonition in his heart.

"News came from the palace that the person we moved against has been imprisoned in the death row and is currently being interrogated."

Chen Xiu sighed lightly, his face obviously a little gloomy.

Upon hearing this, Yang Dechang frowned.

"How could this happen? Is the little emperor so alert?"

Yang Dechang secretly thought that it was a mistake. He just saved Lu Shang, but he didn't expect that Ye Chen would turn around and pick up the chess piece he had planted in the palace.

He had hoped that this hidden chess piece would play a greater role.

"Prime Minister, will that woman bite randomly?"

Beside Yang Dechang, Taiwei Gao Yunhe suddenly asked.

He was obviously worried.

"Hmph! Don't worry, Brother Dingfang. I'm sure she won't dare to say anything."

Yang Dechang spoke in a steady tone, appearing very confident.

Hearing this, Gao Yunhe's face still showed worry.

"But Prime Minister, what if she confesses?"

"Oh, if Brother Dingfang is really worried, you can have our people secretly pass a message to the death row, or send something in to threaten that chess piece."

Yang Dechang smiled coldly. Although the death row was now guarded very tightly by Ye Chen's men, he still had his men in the imperial guards. Even if he couldn't attack the prisoners in the death row, it would still not be difficult to pass on some news or bring some things in silently.

Hearing this, Gao Yunhe calmed down.

"By the way, that chess piece belongs to Madam Xue. The emperor captured that chess piece. Didn't he do anything to Madam Xue?"

Yang Dechang suddenly narrowed his eyes and asked.

"Prime Minister, news has come from the palace that the Emperor did indeed send men to surround Xuemei Palace yesterday, but they withdrew in the evening. Our people have inquired and found out that Madam Xue had a secret conversation with the Emperor and suddenly changed her mind and stopped defending her maid."

Hearing this, Yang Dechang snorted coldly.

He had hoped that if the emperor was disrespectful to Madam Xue or imprisoned her, he could use this as a reason to make a fuss.

Now it seems that the emperor has convinced Madam Xue.

This left him with no idea where to start.

"Prime Minister, what should we do now?"

"Let's remain constant in the face of ever-changing circumstances. The hidden chess piece in the palace has been removed. It seems that it will be impossible to assassinate the emperor in the future. In that case, I will wait for another two months."

Yang Dechang's tone remained calm. He still held the victory in his hands. If he could assassinate the emperor, that would be the best. If he couldn't, he had a backup plan.

"Also, inform Kou Qing to imprison Anqi's family. Nothing can happen to them until Anqi is dead!"

"Yes."

Chen Xiu had just agreed and was about to pass on the message when the palace gate suddenly opened and the sound of bells rang out from the imperial city.

Yang Dechang waved his sleeves and walked towards the gate with the gait of a dragon and a tiger.

At this time, in the Yangxin Palace.

Ye Chen opened his eyes when he heard the bell.

"Your Majesty, are you going to court?"

Huarui's breath was as fragrant as orchid, her eyes were as gentle as water, and she asked.

"No, I'll sleep a little longer."

At this time, there was insufficient evidence in hand and Lu Shang was not caught.

Neither the Minister of Personnel nor the Minister of Justice can be moved for the time being.

Ye Chen couldn't confront these people yet, so what was the point of going to court?

"Rui'er, come and serve me."

Ye Chen laughed and started to work.

"Yes."

The flower's eyes are as charming as silk, and it is about to accept your full attention.

"Your Majesty, Guard Shen has delivered bamboo slips, saying that according to your instructions, he has identified the powerful and wealthy families associated with several restaurants."

"Tsk, Rui'er, help me change my clothes."

When Ye Chen heard that Shen Qiu had delivered the bamboo slips, he withdrew his hand.

After all, there is work to be done.

He was always reluctant to delay.

Hua Rui also stood up immediately and helped Ye Chen get dressed.

Wearing the dragon robe and the emperor's crown, Ye Chen came to the main hall of the Yangxin Palace and sat down. Chen En had already put the bamboo slips up.

Ye Chen took the bamboo slips and read them one by one. Gradually, his brows began to furrow.

"I didn't expect that there would be as many as twenty-six powerful families involved."

Ye Chen was a little surprised. The annual profit dividends of those restaurants were divided into 26 parts, and the names of the powerful families who received the profits from those restaurants were all repeated.

Since these families have common interests, they will naturally work together in the court. These restaurants will also provide them with a very large information network, and they can get a glimpse of the whole picture. In addition to these restaurants, these 26 powerful families have also intervened in many big deals.

"There are probably no less than a hundred people from these families serving as officials in the imperial court."

Ye Chen's eyes became a little sharp. He had already realized that what was recorded on the bamboo slips in his hand might just be the tip of the iceberg, as so many people were involved.

"Your Majesty, Guard Shen is here."

Cheng'en suddenly walked up and said.

"Xuan."

Ye Chen waved his hand.

Soon, Shen Qiu walked into the Yangxin Palace and clasped his fists towards Ye Chen and said, "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother invites you over."

"Ah."

Ye Chen nodded slightly, then asked, "What does the Queen Mother want to see me about?"

"Your Majesty, the Empress Dowager also has a copy of the bamboo slips you have in your hand."

Shen Qiu didn't say it clearly.

Ye Chen already understood what he meant.

These bamboo slips involved so many noble family members and court ministers, and Su Mengjiao obviously wanted to hear his opinion.

"Oh, even if the Queen Mother doesn't come to me about this matter, I will still go to her."

Ye Chen stood up and strode out of the Yangxin Palace.