The main hall of the palace,

The Empress's bodyguards appeared, stood in front of her, and drew their swords to confront her.

Below the stage, Feng Zhaoyun narrowed her phoenix eyes and smiled disdainfully, "Does Mother think that these few people can stop your son?"

The Empress sat in her chair. "Yun'er, kneel down. I'm giving you one last chance to wake up."

Feng Zhaoyun put away her smile. "No need. Mother, please worry about yourself."

After she finished speaking, the people behind Feng Zhaoyun rushed up the steps and fought with the Empress's secret guards.

All the civil and military officials stood aside, not daring to speak. They were more afraid of the Crown Princess than of the Empress.

Soon, all the Empress's bodyguards were subdued.

The situation is quite clear: Her Highness the Crown Princess's coup attempt has succeeded...

Feng Zhaoyun slowly walked up the steps, and as she stretched out her hand, the guard beside her understood and took out a document.

She stepped forward, but the Empress remained seated, showing no fear whatsoever.

Feng Zhaoyun laid the document flat on the table in front of the Empress and said, "Mother, this is the abdication edict. Sign it, and you can still enjoy your old age."

The empress glanced at the edict, then looked up at her daughter, who seemed so unfamiliar...

The Empress laughed and shook her head, "My Yun'er, you've really grown up. I never imagined that all my love and pampering for you would end up like this."

Feng Zhaoyun said calmly, "Your subject will not kill you. This is a heinous crime that your subject will not commit. Why should Your Majesty be so pessimistic?"

The Empress raised her eyes, her gaze sharp. "This throne will be yours sooner or later. Why are you doing this?"

Feng Zhaoyun said, "Your subject simply doesn't want to be controlled by anyone anymore and wants to do things as he pleases, that's all."

The Empress's expression turned slightly angry; it was all because of a man again! It was Bai Mohan again!

She glanced at the audience below. At this moment, none of the civil and military officials dared to oppose her or utter a sound.

The Empress closed her eyes and sighed...

When she opened her eyes again, she picked up the jade seal from the side and stamped it on.

Feng Zhaoyun picked up the document, glanced at it, and casually handed it to the eunuch beside her.

He then turned around and stood in the center of the stage.

The young eunuch respectfully accepted it, stepped forward, and unfolded it. "Kneel!"

Everyone in the main hall knelt down.

The young eunuch began reading the abdication edict. Though it was called abdication, it was in reality a coup, yet there was nothing he could do about it.

Unfortunately, the Xiao family army only recognized the Crown Princess, and the power and influence of the court and the military were all controlled by the Crown Princess. How could the civil officials possibly fight against her with their pens? It was practically suicide.

After the reading was completed, all the ministers knelt and bowed, saying, "Your subjects pay their respects to the new emperor. Long live the emperor! Long live the emperor! Long live the emperor!"

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Such a sudden change occurred within a single day, and all the people searching for Feng Yaoxue returned to the capital.

This includes the Xiao family, the Duke of Feng, and others.

Inside the palace, the master had changed, and everything had changed.

The empress was imprisoned in a palace prepared for her crown prince, along with her other imperial consorts.

All the palaces were emptied, awaiting their new owners.

In the imperial study room,

Feng Zhaoyun sat at the table, and a eunuch bowed beside him, saying, "Your Majesty, the two lords are waiting outside for your summons."

Feng Zhaoyun kept her head down, looking at the documents in her hand. "Let them in."

Bai Jinzhi and Nangong Shang entered, and seeing their accusatory expressions, Feng Zhaoyun waved her hand, "Both of you, step back."

Suddenly, only a few of them remained in the imperial study.

Bai Jinzhi remained silent, while Nangong Shang asked, "Yun'er, why are you like this?"

Feng Zhaoyun put down the document in her hand and slowly raised her eyes. "What should you call me?"

Nangong Shang was stunned. Just a few days ago, Yun'er had clearly recovered somewhat, so why...?

Bai Jinzhi already had a clue, and respectfully asked, "Your Majesty, why not act according to the agreement you made with me before?"

Feng Zhaoyun lowered his head, a slight smile playing on his lips, and sneered, "Your plan is too troublesome. Wouldn't it be easier if I just became emperor?"

White Ash:........

Feng Zhaoyun said casually, "Alright, I'm tired too. We'll prepare for the coronation ceremony the day after tomorrow. You should all go back and get some rest."

Nangong Shang said, "But Bai Mohan has not been found. If his life is in danger, Yun'er, you are also in danger! How can we focus on power at this time?"

Feng Zhaoyun slightly raised her chin and said coldly, "Considering your loyalty to me, if you call me by my name again next time, I will not let you off easily."

Nangong Shangxing narrowed his eyes, about to say something, but Bai Jinzhi grabbed him and shook his head, "Then this subject will take his leave."

Feng Zhaoyun nodded.

Bai Jinzhi pulled Nangong Shang along and walked out.

Once outside the imperial study, Nangong Shang flung his hand away, saying, "Don't touch me."

Bai Jinzhi turned around helplessly, "You don't need to worry. Now His Majesty's temperament has become similar to Mo Han's. Mo Han's life is probably not in danger for the time being. Now, you and I just need to wait for the right opportunity."

Nangong Shang remained silent after hearing this and left the place directly. How could he not sense that the mother Gu was gradually recovering?

The two became lords and moved into the palace. Since Feng Zhaoyun had not yet issued an edict appointing him as her consort, there was no distinction of rank for the time being, and they were all placed in the same position.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart,

Feng Zhaoyun, dressed in a white undergarment, sat at the table, while Jiu Yi knelt below her.

Feng Zhaoyun asked, "How is it?"

91. “Your Majesty, everything has been arranged properly according to Your Majesty’s instructions.”

Feng Zhaoyun nodded. "Step down."

Jiu Yi clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Yes." Just as he was about to stand up, he added, "Your Majesty, the Duke of Feng has requested an audience several times today."

Feng Zhaoyun said, "Go tell him that if he dares to bother me again, he will be killed."

Jiu Yi was slightly taken aback, but quickly regained her composure and replied, "Yes."

The news of the new emperor's ascension to the throne spread quickly.

When Feng Yaoxue learned of this news, she smashed everything in the secret room to pieces, trembling with rage.

She never expected that Feng Zhaoyun, a person so devoted to filial piety, would actually force the emperor to abdicate!

They were originally lying low, waiting for the right opportunity, intending to use Bai Mohan as bait, but now that Feng Zhaoyun has forced them to abdicate, they are in a very passive position.

Zhuo Yueli had just reached the door when she heard the sound of something breaking. She sneered and cursed Feng Yaoxue as a good-for-nothing.

Zhuo Yueli walked in, "What's there to be angry about? He hasn't ascended the throne yet."

Feng Yaoxue's eyes were bloodshot, and she was panting heavily. She glared at the woman, who seemed indifferent and spoke so lightly. She was just a fool who only knew how to be obsessed with men and was utterly useless.

The two inwardly disliked each other.

Zhuo Yueli clapped her hands, and a servant entered. "This is a capable person I found; he can disguise himself."

He then took out a red porcelain bottle from his bosom and pushed it toward Feng Yaoxue. His expression turned sinister. "This is a secret medicine from the Western Regions. It is colorless and odorless. Just one drop is enough to kill someone invisibly."

After saying this, Zhuo Yueli stood up. "I said I would help you, and I will definitely keep my word. If you are ready, I will have my people find a way to send you to the palace."

After saying that, he left the house.

She was dreaming! She was asking herself to use military force to seize power for Feng Yaoxue!

This Feng Yaoxue is even worse than her sister. She only wanted Feng Zhaoyun dead; otherwise, she would never have given her a second glance.

After Zhuo Yueli left, Feng Yaoxue stared at the red porcelain bottle, picked it up, and clenched her fingers slightly until they turned white...

Feng Zhaoyun, even if it costs me my life, I will kill you!

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