Accidentally dressed as an empress

The atmosphere in Yunji Palace was tense, and there was a dead silence all around, and the atmosphere was at a stalemate.

Fine beads of sweat had already seeped out of Lin Hong's forehead, and his eyes revealed a barely perceptible anxiety.

If the stalemate continues like this, even the slightest breeze may trigger unpredictable changes.

This group of pedantic, stubborn and conservative ministers seemed to be determined to fight him to the end no matter what. They looked so determined that they seemed to have completely thrown their own lives and property behind their backs and had no regard for them at all.

Even though Lin Hong was burning with anger and felt helpless, he knew that he could not rashly replace all the civil servants in the court.

After all, under the gossips of the people and the strict imperial system, if he really did such an extreme thing, he would really be accused by the world as a traitor who had evil intentions and wanted to usurp the throne. At that time, how could he stop the gossips of the people of the world and how could he quell the rumors in the court?

Thinking of this, Lin Hong cleared his throat and said, "Everyone, please don't be impulsive. His Majesty has decided to go to the palace to recuperate. Allow me to invite His Majesty over."

Xu Ling stepped forward and said, "I want to go too!"

Other ministers echoed this.

Lin Hong turned around and left in a hurry, his clothes fluttering in the wind, carrying a hint of determination.

Lin Hong walked quickly towards the palace gate, feeling extremely confused all the way.

When he saw a carriage in the distance, he couldn't help but pause.

I saw the carriage being escorted by soldiers, slowly walking out of the palace gate.

Yun Se sat in the carriage, her face as pale as paper, without a trace of blood. Her originally neat and smooth hair was now scattered messily on her shoulders, with a few strands of hair covering her profile.

She was a bit frail, but her back remained straight, refusing to bend even a little. Even in dire straits, her innate nobility and majesty never faded.

Gu Xiuzhi was among a group of ministers, and she felt mixed emotions. Looking at the simple carriage and Yun Se's pale appearance, all the memories of the past kept emerging in her mind.

The emperor who once sat high in the court and had the final say has now ended up in this situation.

Lin Hong walked forward quickly and the carriage stopped.

Lin Hong waved his hand to signal the soldiers to retreat. Under his gaze, the soldiers slowly took a few steps back.

Yun Se lowered her eyes and looked at him coldly: "Lin Hong, what else do you want?"

Lin Hong stood beside the carriage and whispered to Yun Se, "Your Majesty, the ministers do not believe your abdication edict, so I need your cooperation."

Yun Se glanced at him indifferently and didn't respond.

Lin Hong's brow furrowed, a flicker of impatience flashing across his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. "Your Majesty, at this point, you have no choice. Look around you; they're all my people. Even if the ministers are loyal to you, they can't fight two against four. If you can appease the ministers and promise peace and prosperity after your abdication, this turmoil will subside, and the suffering of the people will be avoided."

Yun Se walked out and stood on the carriage. "Are you ministers here to see me off?"

Yun Se's red lips parted slightly, her voice calm yet imbued with authority. "Giving birth has weakened my vitality, and I need to go to the temporary palace to recuperate and recuperate. After I leave, all matters of Lingyun City, big or small, will be handed over to the Crown Prince and his wife. I hope that you, my dear ministers, will wholeheartedly assist the Crown Prince and ensure the stability of the country."

When several ministers heard this, they couldn't help but burst into tears. They looked at Yun Se, tears in their eyes rolling down their cheeks.

One minister, also filled with grief, stepped forward and called out mournfully, "Your Majesty... This court cannot do without you! With your departure, we, the officials, have lost our backbone!"

Another minister's lips trembled, tears welling in his eyes, and he spoke in a choked voice, "Your Majesty, please take care on your journey! We, your humble servants, will do our utmost to assist the Emperor and the Crown Prince. We only hope that Your Majesty will recover soon and return."

Seeing the scene of the emperor and his ministers bidding farewell to each other, Lin Hong felt very angry.

In the court, the civil officials were obviously attached to the old dynasty. They were not his people, and he currently had no new people available.

After returning to Jingxin Palace, Lin Hong immediately summoned his trusted advisers to discuss the next countermeasures.

A deputy general said worriedly, "Master, although we have temporarily controlled the situation, the forces loyal to the Empress in various places will not give up easily. They will definitely wait for an opportunity to strike."

Lin Hong nodded slightly: "I already know, so we must stabilize the situation in Lingyun City as soon as possible, and at the same time strengthen our control over various places."

Another deputy general suggested, "Master, we might as well try to win over some of the wavering officials first, promising them high positions and generous salaries, and make them work for us. As for those who remain stubborn, we should use tough measures to make an example of them."

After a moment of contemplation, Lin Hong said, "This plan is feasible, but we must proceed with caution to avoid causing a greater backlash."