The sacred tree is about to pass, and the cannon fodder's wish countdown is coming

There was no trace of warmth in Lu Shi's dark eyes. The pressure he released was like a mountain pressing down on the court officials, making it almost impossible for them to breathe.

In an instant, all the ministers understood.

That moment of enlightenment was like lightning across the night, causing a flash of surprise and contemplation in everyone's eyes.

They looked carefully at Lu Shi who was standing in front of them, as if they were getting to know the king they once knew again.

They were surprised to find that Lu Shi actually vaguely showed the powerful aura that once belonged to Xie Yue, and it was not weaker at all.

The old body of the Left Prime Minister was trembling slightly. His eyes, which had experienced many vicissitudes of life, were fixed on the expressionless Lu Shi, with a complex light flashing in his eyes.

The other ministers also stood there in a daze, as if frozen in place, with an indescribable emotion welling up in their hearts.

No one knew when it started, but their Majesty had grown up quietly without anyone noticing, and transformed into what he is today.

In places they could not see, the young emperor, who was once unlearned and easily manipulated, gradually acquired the ability and courage to stand on his own.

This was a godsend for the royalists.

The Left Prime Minister decided to seize this opportunity and easily changed his previous remarks.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty! Your Majesty and the Queen are a perfect match, a match made in heaven. I wish you a long and happy marriage."

If Xie Yue is an opportunity for His Majesty to grow, then sacrificing him is nothing.

While Xie Yue is not in the court, they have to settle this matter quickly.

The Left Prime Minister thought without any conscience.

The royalists obviously shared the same thoughts as the Left Prime Minister. They hurriedly knelt down and voted in favor with him.

At this time, the Regent Party was completely at a loss.

They had heard rumors before that Regent Xie Yue had a perverted mind and that he celebrated his birthday with great fanfare that day just to find an opportunity to imprison His Majesty.

What happened next was just as the rumors had said. After that day, the little emperor was locked up in the Regent's Palace and hadn't been seen for nearly a month...

It is now certain that the Regent has improper intentions towards the Emperor.

The prince did not attend court today, and the group is leaderless.

They didn't know whether they should take sides on this matter, so they just remained silent.

They believed that even if the princes were unwilling, they would still be able to cancel the wedding. However, if the princes were willing, then standing up and opposing it would be tantamount to offending the princes.

Be prudent and protect yourself. Be prudent and protect yourself.

Thus, with one side remaining silent and the other side willing to promote the reconciliation, the wedding date of the emperor and empress was set for early December.

There was still a month left before the divorce, so Lu Shi asked the Ministry of Rites to make preparations and then withdrew from the court.

As soon as he returned to Chaoyang Palace, he heard the left prime minister asking for an audience outside.

Lu Shi was silent for a moment and then let someone in.

The Left Prime Minister was about to salute respectfully, but Lu Shi grabbed his arm and he almost fell down with his knees half bent.

"Prime Minister, you don't need to kneel with your old arms and legs. It's not worth it if you break them. You don't need to kneel anymore. I will issue an edict to exempt you from kneeling in the future."

The Left Prime Minister shed tears of emotion, "Your Majesty has grown up."

It will make people feel sorry for them.

He raised his sleeve to wipe the tears from his face, and felt a little grateful to Xie Yue, "Xie Yue is still somewhat useful. Your Majesty has changed a lot under his guidance. I never expected Your Majesty's aura today."

"actually……"

Lu Shi rubbed his head awkwardly, sounding a little abashed.

"Actually, I was pretending."

"Pretending?" The Left Prime Minister was confused.

"I was just imitating Xie Yue's aura to scare you. I didn't expect that my other abilities are not good but my acting skills seem to be good."

The Left Prime Minister didn't understand, but was greatly shocked.

Was he overthinking it, or was he unable to rely on His Majesty?

He originally wanted to discuss the seizure of power with His Majesty, but now he decided not to.

After a long silence, the Left Prime Minister still couldn't get over the hurdle in his heart. He said to Lu Shi earnestly, "Your Majesty, you must treat Xie Yue well. Speaking from the bottom of your heart, it would be unfair to him to become Your Majesty's queen."

Lu Shi: "..."

"I have mentored Xie Yue for a while and am considered half a father to him. Although that fellow has gained some power, he would never dare to have any undue ambitions for Your Majesty's position."

"Your Majesty, please trust him. All his decisions will benefit the people and will not harm Dasheng in any way."

Seeing the left prime minister risking his life to make suggestions, Lu Shi chuckled.

"What are you talking about, Prime Minister? If I don't treat my queen well, who else can I treat well?"

"Don't overthink it. The Regent and I are in love with each other."

The Left Prime Minister expressed doubts about Lu Shi's "mutual affection". He really couldn't imagine that someone as nearly perfect as Xie Yue could fall in love with...

Forget it, love is illogical.

Since he knew that the emperor was still not a wise ruler, the Left Prime Minister did not plan to stay for too long.

After he left, Lu Shi hurriedly changed his clothes, said something to Xiao Kangzi, and hurried to the Regent's Palace.

It was getting late, and she wondered if Xie Yue would think too much if he didn't see her after waking up.

In fact, it was just as he expected. After Xie Yue woke up, he touched the cold quilt next to him and became furious.

His waist was still aching slightly, but the culprit took advantage of the situation and left with his pants pulled up. When he woke up, the quilt was cold.

At first I thought she went to cook for him, but when I asked I found out that she had returned to the palace.

I don’t know what good things there are in the palace that attracted her and made her, who usually didn’t want to get up early, make an exception.

"Xie Yue, I'm back!"

Lu Shi pushed open the door and saw Xie Yue sitting at the dining table with a gloomy face. When he saw her, he turned his head away and snorted coldly.

"What's the matter?" Lu Shi leaned forward, but got a roll of the eyes.

"Does your waist hurt? Let me rub it for you."

"Humph!"

Lu Shi smiled secretly in his heart, and seeing that he was secretly happy but pretending to be cold, he put his hand on his waist.

The soreness in his waist gradually disappeared, and Xie Yue's complexion looked better.

Looking at the attentive Lu Shi, he asked aloud, "What did your Majesty do this morning?"

"secret."

Lu Shi pretended to be mysterious and blinked cunningly.

"You'll find out later."

Xie Yue tapped lightly on the table, thought for a moment, and opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but a shrill voice from outside the room reached his ears faster.

"The imperial edict has arrived!"

Xiao Kangzi stood leisurely at the door, surrounded by two eunuchs and several guards from the palace.

Xiao Kangzi stood motionless in the yard, as if waiting for Xie Yue to come out of the room to receive his orders.

Xie Yue looked at Lu Shi in confusion, wondering what she was up to.

Just as he was about to get up, Lu Shi pushed him down on the seat in time and said, "No need for you to go, I'll get it."

After scolding Xiao Kangzi a few words outside the door, Lu Shi quickly entered the house with the yellow imperial edict.

"Here, take a look."

Xie Yue took it and slowly opened it.

He stared at it for a long time. There were only a few short lines of words, and the handwriting was even unsightly, but he couldn't take his eyes off it for a long time.

This is an imperial decree to confer the title of empress.

Xie Yue's fingertips gently stroked the word "wedding date". He suddenly raised his eyes and looked at Lu Shi. A trace of water light passed through his eyes, and a soft light appeared on his delicate face.

"Did you go to court this morning?"

"And you told the ministers about our marriage?"

"Yes." Lu Shi smiled.

"Today, when I sat there and said I wanted to welcome you as the queen, those ministers were intimidated by my powerful aura and didn't dare to refute me at all!"

"Again."

Although Xie Yue knew that Lu Shi was bragging, he still praised her as he wished.

"Your Majesty is amazing."

"I am over-flattered!"

Lu Shi leaned over and gave him a quick kiss. "I'm such a powerful person, but you're the one who got the advantage."

"..."

Xie Yue was helpless, but the smile on his face did not diminish at all.