Quick Transmigration: Survive to the End

Yinyin can certainly do it.

However, compared to Yu Shuming, the emperor and empress did not trust her abilities as much.

Although they coaxed her in front of him, the emperor and empress actually made some other preparations.

Yinyin was aware of this, but because she thought that having an extra layer of protection wouldn't hurt, she chose to let it go.

The Left Chancellor ultimately chose to cooperate with the vassal king.

It wasn't that he didn't know the princes were unlikely to succeed; rather, he was perfectly aware of it.

Unlike Feng Changgong, he and his family did many things that offended Yu Shuming in their pursuit of power and wealth, and they also covered up serious crimes for their subordinates on several occasions.

Once Yu Shuming comes to power, the Zhou family will definitely not have a good outcome.

Although on the surface, the capital still appears peaceful, even the most lawless spoiled brats haven't been wandering the streets much lately.

After that, Yin Yin never left the palace again.

However, when Situ Yousun went to the palace to attend a banquet, he muttered, "Grandfather has suddenly had a whim these days and wants to personally teach me to read."

“I work from dawn till dusk every day, without a moment’s rest. It’s even more tiring than when I was teaching at Hongwen Hall.”

"If I hadn't gone to the palace today, I'd probably still be studying at home."

The Right Chancellor's eldest grandson seemed to know something. He gave him a look of disappointment and then turned to Yin Yin and said, "Ever since the officials requested the establishment of an heir, the Hongwen Academy has suspended classes. I heard that it will reopen in the next few days?"

Yinyin nodded and said, "Uncle does have this plan. He has already given the order, and you will receive the news soon."

“That’s great,” said Situ Yousun. “I’d rather be in the Hongwen Hall with you than be kept under my grandfather’s watchful eye at home.”

"I haven't seen Zhou Yun for a while. I'll have to ask him properly how he upset his family and why he hasn't been released yet."

Yinyin was momentarily stunned when she realized she hadn't heard Zhou Yun's name for quite some time.

In fact, they may never see Zhou Yun again.

It is said that a cunning rabbit has three burrows. If the Left Prime Minister is going to do something so rebellious, he will naturally have to prepare a way out for his family and preserve his bloodline.

Several of Zhou's direct grandsons were sent away from different directions by the Left Prime Minister's orders.

The Left Chancellor thought he had done it discreetly, but Yu Shuming had already sent people to keep an eye on his family's every move, so he naturally did not overlook this.

However, unlike the other young grandsons who were still within the country, Zhou Yun, the eldest grandson, was sent directly to sea by the Left Prime Minister. Apart from the Left Prime Minister and the people who left with Zhou Yun, no one knew where they went or whether they were still alive.

After all, that ship never returned.

After Zhou Yun's unexpected death, Yu Shuming tightened his control over the other members of the Zhou family and then revealed the matter to Yin Yin.

However, Yin Yin did not say any of this.

A few days later, everyone gathered again at the Hongwen Hall, but Zhou Yun was nowhere to be seen.

Situ Yousun muttered a few words, asking if he should go visit her, but was stopped by Yinyin and the Right Chancellor Changsun.

The general's son had been given many instructions by his family, and now he was following Yin Yin's lead.

With no one to support him, Situ Yousun naturally fell silent.

As the New Year approached, on the eve of the palace banquet, Yin Yin dressed up in her finest attire, bringing with her many of the strange and unusual items that Yu Shuming had prepared for her in the past.

After learning about this, Yu Shuming brought her a few new items, along with a box of disposable Rainstorm Pear Blossom Needles.

Before the palace banquet, Yin Yin arrived at the main hall of Fengyi Palace. The Empress immediately noticed that there were several pieces of jewelry on her that she had not chosen herself.

Yinyin didn't mention her preparations, nor did she want to change, only saying, "This was specially made by my elder brother."

Upon hearing this, the Empress ordered her to come forward and examine the object more closely.

"It's amazing that the people below have such ingenuity in making glass so clear and beautiful."

"Does Aunt like it?" Yin Yin blinked, took out a box she had prepared earlier from her sleeve and opened it. "My older brother said this was specially prepared for you."

Inside the box was a phoenix hairpin, specially inlaid with various colored gemstones.

Because the gemstones are cut using more modern techniques, they have become more dazzling than the understated style favored by contemporary people.

When the light shines on it, the entire hairpin seems to be enveloped in a layer of light.

It's beautiful, expensive, and unique enough to be one of a kind.

"It's so beautiful," the Queen said, taking a liking to it at first sight. She ordered someone to bring a glass mirror, looked at herself from left to right, took off a few pieces of jewelry, and put it on.

The palace servants inside couldn't help but peek over, their eyes filled with amazement.

Upon arriving at the palace banquet venue, despite the less-than-ideal atmosphere, many people came to inquire which palace maid from the Imperial Jewelry Workshop had made the hairpin the Empress was wearing.

The women started chatting because of a hairpin, while the ministers each had their own thoughts.

When the palace banquet officially began, the emperor and empress sat high above, and a great commotion came from the direction of the palace gate.

A man covered in blood entered and reported: "Your Majesty, Prince Yi, Prince Jing, and others have suddenly appeared outside the palace gates with their troops. The Imperial Guards are outnumbered and unable to hold out. Please move the palace."

Upon hearing this, many people in the room tensed up, but only those who already knew about it, such as Prime Minister Zuo, remained calm.

Their extraordinary behavior naturally attracted attention, and some officials jumped out to criticize them: "At this critical moment, how could the Left Prime Minister remain so calm and composed? Could it be that this matter is related to you?"

The Left Prime Minister slowly took a sip of wine: "The defense of the capital is managed by the Right Prime Minister, and the capital region's military camp is overseen by the Grand General. What does this have to do with me?"

“How can it be unrelated?” the man continued. “The Left Chancellor has recently been in close ties with Prince Yi and Prince Jing; this is no secret. Can you say you are completely unaware of the current rebellion?”

The Left Prime Minister scoffed and smashed the cup in his hand on the floor of the hall. Nearly half of the officials in the hall stood up to support the Left Prime Minister and helped to control the situation.

The Left Prime Minister glanced at Yu Shuming before bowing to the Emperor: "Your Majesty, after tonight comes the new year, and it's time for a change in the political climate."

The emperor was quite calm at this moment: "What, did the Left Chancellor taste the sweetness of a coup and now plan to do it again?"

“I didn’t want this either,” the Left Chancellor sighed, “but His Majesty made the Prince of Shu’s heir apparent the crown prince.”

"Whether I die sooner or later, I will die anyway, so I will naturally strive to ensure that I die a peaceful death."

The emperor looked him up and down and said, "You think you can die a peaceful death?"