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

Inside Chunxue Palace.

After Ye Chen blocked everyone else, he walked up to Madam Xue.

He gently held Madam Xue's hand. Madam Xue felt as if she had been electrocuted and wanted to withdraw her hand, but Ye Chen held it tightly.

Suddenly, her face flushed, and her eyes showed panic and shyness.

Ye Chen said in a calm and domineering tone: "Madam Xue, when I gain power, I will let you be my woman."

Madam Xue was shocked, and mixed emotions surged in her heart.

She was Ye Chen's aunt, and this was unethical. However, Ye Chen's overbearing tone and scorching eyes made her extremely flustered, and she couldn't say a word of no in the end.

Even deep in her heart, there is still a hint of sweetness.

Ye Chen saw that she did not refuse, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly, and he was about to take a step further.

Cheng En's voice suddenly came from outside the palace gate: "Your Majesty, Guard Shen is here."

Hearing this, Ye Chen had no choice but to let go of Madam Xue's hand and said softly, "Madam Xue, please continue playing the song."

Madam Xue felt as if she had been pardoned. She quickly lowered her head and focused on the strings, not daring to look at Ye Chen again.

Ye Chen sat on the main seat, straightened his robes, and restored his imperial dignity.

After a while, Shen Qiu walked into Chunxue Palace.

At this moment, she was wearing a light blue brocade dress, and her cool temperament was like a snow lotus blooming on the top of a snow-capped mountain, extremely graceful and elegant.

She clasped her fists and saluted towards Ye Chen, saying respectfully, "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother asked me to ask Your Majesty if you would like to hold a grand ceremony when Your Majesty takes power the day after tomorrow?"

Ye Chen frowned slightly, and after thinking for a moment, he said, "Dayu's finances are not yet abundant, so there is no need to hold a grand banquet. After returning power, let people publicize it widely among the people and publish it on the headlines in the newspapers."

"But tell the Queen Mother that the specific matters should be kept simple."

"My minister obeys."

Ye Chen looked at Shen Qiu and suddenly said, "After I take power, I will ask the Queen Mother to let you be my personal bodyguard."

Hearing this, Shen Qiu's pretty face flushed red, and she spat secretly, saying, "Your Majesty is very kind, but I am the Queen Mother's after all, so I still have to accompany her."

Hearing this, Ye Chen also knew that he had to take it slow and did not think of forcing Shen Qiu.

"In that case, Qiu'er, come listen to the music with me."

"Your Majesty, I still have to report to the governor, so I'll be leaving now."

"Ah."

Ye Chen nodded slightly.

Shen Qiu turned around and left quickly, his pace even faster than when he came.

Ye Chen continued to listen to the music and watch the dance.

The song is over.

Cheng'en's voice suddenly came from outside the palace gate again.

"Your Majesty, Concubine Yun is here."

"Let Fuyao in."

Ye Chen said.

Soon, Yun Fuyao walked into Chunxue Palace. She was wearing a light yellow brocade dress, exuding a strong scholarly air.

Seeing Yun Fuyao, Ye Chen smiled slightly, motioned Yun Fuyao to sit down, and then said in a gentle tone: "Fuyao, what brings you here?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Fuyao bowed slightly and said solemnly, "Your Majesty, I am deeply worried about Yang Dechang leading his men out of the city. When Your Majesty takes power, Yang Dechang will definitely take action. I suggest that Your Majesty mobilize more troops to the palace to prevent any unexpected events."

Hearing this, Ye Chen pondered for a moment and said, "Fuyao is absolutely right. Pass on my decree. Tomorrow night, have Di Gui lead a thousand elite soldiers, disguised as civilians and imperial guards, and sneak into the palace."

"Hide inside the imperial examination hall. If you find something wrong, send Di Gui to bring in the troops for support."

"As for the troops outside the city, let Liu Chengyu take command temporarily!"

Nowadays, Yang Dechang has few spies in the capital and the palace, so Ye Chen is not worried about being discovered by them.

There are a thousand elite soldiers led by Di Gui, plus the imperial guards in the open.

Ye Chen felt that this was enough.

Yun Fuyao also quickly responded: "Your Majesty is wise."

Afterwards, Yun Fuyao went back to deal with official documents.

Ye Chen handled some official business in Chunxue Palace, had dinner with Madam Xue, and then left Chunxue Palace.

When they returned to the Yangxin Palace, Ye Chen was still handling government affairs when Cheng En suddenly stepped forward and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother said that some nobles want to marry into the royal family and sent a list of names."

"Ok?"

"A nobleman wants to give me a woman."

The first thing Ye Chen thought of was the beauty trap, but when he took a look at the list, he found that the status of these noble families were not high.

These people had never been valued before and were obviously not Yang Dechang's followers.

"As expected, most of the nobles did not join Yang Dechang. Those good official positions have long been occupied by Yang Dechang's followers, and many nobles have long been unwilling to accept this. If not for this, the implementation of my imperial examination would be ten times more difficult."

"Now, these nobles want to have a good relationship with me?"

Ye Chen looked at Shen Qiu again and said slowly: "I already know about this matter, you can leave first."

There was no need for Ye Chen to refuse the marriage proposal from the nobles.

This kind of relationship can bind more people to you.

However, if this resulted in the creation of a large number of in-laws who then became powerful, that would definitely not be what Ye Chen wanted.

"Even if I want to recruit the children of these noble families into my harem, I will choose those who are loyal."

Ye Chen narrowed his eyes and thought for a while, and finally decided to wait.

When he really starts to rule the country, he will conduct an inspection of the children of nobles in the court.

The results of the investigation will be used to decide the candidate for marriage.

After Ye Chen put the list aside, he continued to read the memorial.

He was about to take charge of the government, and Su Mengjiao had already begun to gradually hand over the official documents of the six ministries to him.

He was also trying to get used to reviewing memorials.

However, he didn't think about working so hard and being like a slave forever.

When he officially takes power, he must promote more talents and hand over some political affairs to people who are good enough to handle.

He wants to govern the country well, but he also needs to rest when he needs to.

Silent all night.

The next morning, piles of memorials were sent to the Yangxin Palace.

Ye Chen was busy until the sun set.

After finally finishing the work.

Di Gui had already led his troops into the palace.

Then, Ye Chen met Di Gui in the main hall of the Yangxin Palace.

"Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty!"

Di Gui knelt on one knee and clasped his fists.

"Please get up quickly."

Ye Chen said in a gentle tone.

After Di Gui stood up, he clasped his fists again and said, "Your Majesty, I have followed your orders and led a thousand elite soldiers into the palace."

Ye Chen nodded slightly and said gently, "Di Gui, take your troops and hide tonight. Tomorrow, I will officially take power and hold a grand ceremony in front of the Imperial Astronomical Observatory's Stargazing Hall. You will observe from afar on the nearby city wall. If you find anything amiss, bring your troops here immediately!"

"promise!"

Di Gui responded with a firm look.

"General Di, go down and rest first."

Ye Chen waved his hand, signaling Di Gui to retreat.

"I will retire at the end."

As soon as Di Gui left the Yangxin Palace, he suddenly met Qin Man who came to the Yangxin Palace.

Di Gui quickly saluted.

"This general greets the Imperial Concubine."

"Uncle Di, why are you here?"

Qin Man was very surprised and came down from the imperial concubine's procession.

"Reporting to the Imperial Concubine, I am entering the palace by imperial decree."

Hearing this, Qin Man nodded slightly and asked with concern, "Uncle Di, how are you these days? I heard that you had a big fight recently. Are you injured?"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I am fine. The children of the Marquis of Jing'an are all doing well. Most of them have been promoted to higher positions and have also made military achievements and received many rewards."

Di Gui said immediately.

"Uncle Di, there's no mercy on the battlefield. You should take care of your health."

Qin Man said with concern.

Hearing this, Di Gui was moved and suddenly said, "I know, Your Majesty, you should also take care of your health."

"Well, it's late, Uncle Di, go back and get some rest. I'll ask the imperial kitchen to bring you some chicken soup later."

Qin Meng said.

"Thank you, noble concubine."

Di Gui looked at Qin Man and could tell from her expression that she had been living well these days, and he felt relieved.

After Qin Man married Ye Chen, everyone in the Jing'an Marquis Mansion benefited greatly, and Qin Man seemed to be quite favored.

As a retainer of the Marquis of Jing'an's Mansion, Di Gui was also happy to see this situation.

"My lady, it's time for you to have a child."

Before leaving, Di Gui suddenly said.

Hearing this, Qin Man's delicate body trembled, and a blush suddenly appeared on her face.

"Your Majesty, His Majesty has no children. If you can give birth to an heir, it will be a good thing for the country, for the people of the world, and for you!"

Di Gui said earnestly.

"Uncle Di, I understand."

Qin Man's face was as red as blood, and she murmured in a low voice.