The beauty who wears fast has many babies

Along the way, Prince Rong rode his horse at full speed. The sound of his horse's hooves was as rapid as a storm, raising dust all the way.

He was extremely anxious and had only one thought in his mind: get to the palace as soon as possible!

When he finally arrived at the palace, he was shocked by what he saw.

The palace was now more heavily guarded than ever before, with walls towering into the clouds and soldiers armed with spears and swords, ready for battle.

Every step was filled with tension and majesty, as if the entire palace was immersed in a solemn atmosphere.

Prince Rong couldn't help but wonder inwardly, could it be that the news that the Queen Mother was dying had spread?

Once this news spreads, it will undoubtedly cause panic among the people.

After all, the Queen Mother is an important figure in the country, and her safety is related to the stability of the entire dynasty.

If the empress dowager really passed away, the court would face a major change, and various forces would be ready to move.

Thinking of this, Prince Rong frowned even more tightly.

He was well aware of the possible impact of this incident, but at the moment he could not care too much. He could only quicken his pace and rush into the palace to meet the emperor and learn more about the situation.

"Attend Your Majesty!"

As soon as Prince Rong entered, he saw the emperor standing in front of the empress dowager. When he looked up and saw Xiao Cele there, he couldn't help but be stunned.

The emperor turned to look at Prince Rong, a strange look flashing in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly as he said, "Uncle, you've arrived just in time. I was just about to discuss the Empress Dowager's funeral with you."

Prince Rong's heart sank, knowing that the emperor was taking this opportunity to test him.

"What's happening to the Queen Mother? Has she already gone?"

Prince Rong frowned in confusion, his eyes falling on the palace maid beside him, trying to find the answer from her expression.

On the way here, he did not hear the bells announcing the national mourning or other related news, so he was very surprised by the sudden death of the Queen Mother.

He couldn't help but wonder if he had heard it wrong, or if something special had happened that caused the Queen Mother's death to be so hasty and silent.

Prince Rong felt uneasy. Only by understanding the situation as soon as possible would it be in his best interest to preserve the century-old foundation of Prince Rong's Mansion.

At this time, Xiao Cele suddenly spoke up: "Your Majesty, I believe that the Queen Mother's funeral should be simple to highlight the Queen Mother's lifelong frugality."

The emperor nodded in agreement.

Upon seeing this, Prince Rong quickly agreed, "Marquis Xiao is absolutely right. The Queen Mother has lived a simple life, and this is how it should be."

The emperor glanced at the two men and thought to himself, "These two seem to be singing the same tune. I wonder if they have some ulterior motive..."

"Ho ho, ho."

Suddenly, the person on the bed breathed rapidly, as if something was stuck in his throat.

The sound made people feel fearful, as if it foreshadowed something ominous that was about to happen.

At this moment, a figure slowly stood up from the bedside. This person was the emperor. He had been guarding the bedside, silently watching the patient on the bed.

"Your Majesty! The Empress Dowager!" Prince Rong looked at the Emperor with surprise. The Empress Dowager was not dead!

Unfortunately, the emperor just looked at him coldly without saying a word.

At this moment, seeing this scene, Prince Rong's heart was filled with anxiety and worry, and he didn't know how to face the situation.

"Where is the Imperial Observatory!" the emperor shouted angrily, his voice echoing throughout the court.

Everyone was shocked and looked towards the palace gate.

An official in a black robe walked quickly into the hall, knelt down and saluted, saying, "Your humble servant is here."

His face was filled with fear and nervousness, and he was obviously surprised by the emperor's summons.

The emperor stared at the Imperial Observatory with a gloomy expression, anger flashing in his eyes.

He said coldly, "Let me ask you, what are the recent celestial phenomena like? Are there any unusual phenomena?"

The Imperial Astronomical Observatory replied tremblingly: "Your Majesty, there is nothing unusual in the celestial phenomena recently...it's just..."

The emperor interrupted him impatiently: "Just what? Tell me!"

The Imperial Astronomical Observatory gritted his teeth and mustered his courage to speak: "It's just that I, your humble servant, have observed the stars and discovered that a comet has streaked across the sky. Its light is dazzling and might be an ominous sign."

The emperor's expression changed upon hearing this, and he pondered inwardly. In ancient times, comets were considered ominous, often associated with disasters, wars, and other events. Does the appearance of such a celestial phenomenon today mean that the country is facing a crisis?

After a moment of silence, he slowly asked, "When will the comet appear? How long will it last?"

The Imperial Astronomical Observatory replied respectfully, "The comet appeared at midnight last night and disappeared at dawn this morning, lasting approximately two hours."

The emperor frowned, as if thinking for a moment, and then said, "Do you have a plan to deal with this? In addition, strengthen the security of the capital to prevent any changes."

Xiao Cele sneered in his heart. Strengthen the guard? Oh, it's finally coming!

The Imperial Observatory said, "Your Majesty, I have indeed come up with a plan, but this matter requires careful consideration."

The emperor asked impatiently, "What is this plan? Tell me now!"

After a moment's hesitation, the Imperial Observatory mustered the courage to reply, "While this plan is feasible, it goes against common ethics and morality and may cause controversy and dissatisfaction."

The emperor frowned, his face showing displeasure, and urged again, "Stop talking nonsense! Tell me what this plan is!"

Xiao Cele winked at the ceiling calmly, then continued to watch the show with peace of mind.

The Imperial Observatory took a deep breath and finally made up his mind to tell everyone his thoughts.

After listening to this, the emperor pretended to be lost in thought.

"You mean to find someone with a strong destiny to personally send the Queen Mother to paradise at midnight?"

The Imperial Astronomical Observatory replied respectfully, "Yes, Your Majesty. This is the only way to resolve the current predicament."

He bowed slightly, his expression serious and focused, as if he had thought deeply about this question.

The emperor nodded gently, then casually continued, "Then, in your opinion, who is capable of taking on this important task?"

His tone was calm, but his eyes revealed a hint of anticipation and curiosity.

"The only one present is Lord Xiao!" the Imperial Observatory said firmly.

"what?"

Prince Rong exclaimed, breaking the quiet atmosphere.

"No, the Marquis is an important official of our dynasty!" The emperor said with embarrassment.

Lord Xiao, an important figure in the court, his status and influence are self-evident.

His every move could affect the stability and development of the country. His prestige and trust among the court officials were even higher than that of the emperor himself. If he was not removed, the world would not be established!

At this tense moment, everyone was waiting for Xiao Zeller to speak.

"Ah!"

Xiao Cele looked outside, sneered, and walked up to the emperor.

"Haven't you had enough of your monologue?" This sentence was like thunder, breaking the silent atmosphere.

The emperor's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure, as if he didn't take Xiao Cele's words to heart.

"What do you mean, my lord?" the emperor asked calmly, as if he didn't hear the disrespect in Xiao Cele's words.

However, Xiao Cele continued bluntly, "Are all those present here your people? You're using this trick just to get me killed, so you can charge me with murdering the Queen Mother."

His voice was full of disdain and provocation, and his eyes were shining with a playful gleam.