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

In Taiqian Palace.

Yang Dechang stared at Ye Chen with sharp eyes.

Facing Yang Dechang's gaze, Ye Chen looked embarrassed. "Prime Minister Yang, let's hold the competition another day! Today, I will consider it as breaking my promise, and the warhorse in the Imperial Garden is damaged."

"Your Majesty, the Imperial Guards' competition is now known to the entire world. If Your Majesty goes back on your word, what will the people think? Furthermore, Imperial Guards competitions don't necessarily require the use of war horses!"

Yang Dechang clasped his fists and said.

"Prime Minister Yang, I still feel that this is somewhat inappropriate. After all, they are all Dayu's men. This imperial guard competition will definitely result in casualties."

Ye Chen shook his head and continued to struggle.

"Your Majesty, swords have no eyes. Naturally, people will die in a competition, but as long as you pay extra money as compensation afterwards, that will be enough!"

Yang Dechang went a step further and said.

"Prime Minister Yang, if this leads to a bloodbath, I don't want to see it."

Ye Chen continued to shake his head and said.

"Your Majesty, with us watching, such a tragedy will never happen! It's just a competition, so just stop when you're done!"

Yang Dechang said again.

"What if that really happened?"

Ye Chen looked at Yang Dechang and said.

Yang Dechang raised his lips slightly and said, "If this really happened, it can only be said that the battle situation changed too quickly and the next contestant was too weak. This is all because they overestimated their own abilities!"

Hearing this, Ye Chen sighed, looking helpless.

"Then, I'll do as the Prime Minister says."

And just then.

Su Mengjiao's voice suddenly came from behind Ye Chen.

"Emperor, I've been feeling a bit upset lately and can't stand seeing bloody scenes. Let's hold this Imperial Guards competition another day."

Hearing this, not to mention Yang Dechang, even Ye Chen couldn't help but curl his lips.

Su Mengjiao was obviously deceived by Ye Chen.

Ye Chen was a little amused. He originally just wanted to deceive Yang Dechang, but it seemed that his acting was too realistic and Su Mengjiao lost confidence in him.

"If the Queen Mother is unwell, please ask the Imperial Physician to diagnose her. She should not attend the Imperial Guards competition, but the competition absolutely should not be postponed any further!"

The smile on Yang Dechang's face became more obvious, even Su Mengjiao was like this, which undoubtedly confirmed that Ye Chen had no confidence.

Hearing this, Su Mengjiao, who was sitting behind the bead curtain behind Ye Chen, bit her lips hard.

Yang Dechang's words undoubtedly refuted her argument.

She was speechless for a moment.

"Your Majesty, the hundred men from the Marquis of Jing'an's residence have been staying in the palace for quite some time. This matter has long been criticized both within and outside the court, so a competition between the imperial guards is imperative. Otherwise, neither the people of the world nor the officials in the court will be convinced!"

Yang Dechang finally stared at Ye Chen with a sinister look and said.

And listened to Yang Dechang's words.

Ye Chen was silent for a moment, and finally sighed.

"Prime Minister Yang, can't you slow down a bit?"

"cannot!"

Ye Chen finally nodded with difficulty.

"Since Prime Minister Yang has said so, then alright!"

Ye Chen waved his hand, but his face was full of helplessness.

It's like being forced to do something.

"Today, at the palace's martial arts arena, the Imperial Guards will select a hundred men to compete against the hundred men from the Marquis of Jing'an's residence."

"But Prime Minister Yang, since we can't use war horses, how exactly should this competition be conducted?"

Ye Chen looked at Yang Dechang again and asked.

"Your Majesty, naturally both sides should deploy their troops and fight a fair battle!"

A gleam of light flashed in Yang Dechang's eyes.

Because of Ye Chen's lack of confidence, he believed that the combat power of the Imperial Guards would definitely be much stronger than that of the people in Jing'an Marquis Mansion. So this time, he planned to make Ye Chen bleed heavily.

The one hundred people in the Jing'an Marquis Mansion must have been carefully trained by Ye Chen. As long as they can be wiped out completely, it will definitely be a huge blow to Ye Chen.

Yang Dechang has suffered a lot these days, and now he wants to get back at them.

"Who should be the Imperial Guards? Should I let the commander-in-chief of the Imperial Guards select them?"

Ye Chen suddenly said again.

"Your Majesty, there's no need to bother. I have a list of one hundred Imperial Guard candidates who have volunteered to participate in the Imperial Guard competition!"

Yang Dechang took out a bamboo slip from his sleeve and handed it to the eunuch who came forward.

When the bamboo slips came into Ye Chen's hands, he spread them out and found that at the front of the many names on the bamboo slips were the words "Yan Fan".

Ye Chen was not surprised by this at all. Yan Fan was indeed a talented person.

In order to be able to participate in this Imperial Guards competition, this guy has been hiding and has been surviving until now.

"In that case, these one hundred imperial guards should assemble immediately and head to the martial arts arena."

"Let everyone from the Jing'an Marquis's Mansion go to the martial arts arena as well."

Ye Chen sighed deliberately and said.

"All officials, please go to the martial arts arena to watch the battle."

Ye Chen immediately stood up and walked out of the Taiqian Palace.

All the officials knelt down in worship.

"Your Majesty, I respectfully bid you farewell."

"Farewell to the Queen Mother."

Ye Chen turned his head and saw Su Mengjiao following behind him.

At this time, Su Mengjiao was wearing a golden phoenix crown and a black brocade robe with golden dragons and phoenixes painted on it. She exuded a noble and domineering aura, and displayed her unparalleled grace at all times.

"Empress Dowager, if you feel unwell, you can ask the imperial physician to treat you."

Ye Chen smiled slightly and said in a gentle tone.

"Emperor, I'm fine."

Su Mengjiao pursed her lips.

"Oh, Queen Mother, the scene might be a bit bloody later. Why don't you return to Kunning Palace first? After the competition, I will have Qiu'er pass the news to you immediately."

Ye Chen's tone remained gentle.

Su Mengjiao's cheeks puffed up slightly.

"I'm not afraid!"

Su Mengjiao walked around Ye Chen and headed towards the sedan chair.

Ye Chen smiled slightly and touched his nose.

This woman is really not easy to tease.

Ye Chen then got into the sedan chair.

But Su Mengjiao suddenly said to Ye Chen: "Emperor, are you really confident? If we fail in this Imperial Guards competition, not only will the people of Jing'an Marquis' Mansion suffer losses, but it will also be a blow to the prestige of the royal family!"

"Inside the palace, some people will become even more arrogant and domineering!"

Hearing this, Ye Chen just nodded.

"The Queen Mother is right. I have taken all of this into consideration."

Su Mengjiao turned her head to look at Ye Chen, but found that Ye Chen looked calm and composed. A strange light flashed in her pretty eyes, but she didn't know what to say.

100 imperial guards quickly gathered at the martial arts arena.

These imperial guards are all elite soldiers, not the kind of people who just want to get by. They gather together in high spirits, and their armor shines brightly.

Yan Fan stood in front of these imperial guards, his face showing a mixture of pride and excitement.

He has been waiting for this day for more than a month!

He still remembers everything Ye Chen did to him in the death row!

It is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge. Now it has only been a month, and Yan Fan feels that his luck is really good.

The Son of Heaven is no more than this!

"Ding!" "Ding!"

Yan Fan suddenly frowned slightly. Having experienced military service, he was particularly sensitive to the sudden sound of footsteps.

The sound of footsteps was so neat.

Yan Fan looked towards the sound of footsteps.

Then, he saw a group of soldiers in distinctive armor, striding towards him with their heads held high and chests puffed out, with a spirit he had never seen before.