At the tender age of eight, he was hastily dragged out and made emperor!

The torrential rain lasted all night and stopped at dawn.

Wow~

Water was splashed on the ground, washing away the remaining residue. One by one, the temple servants were busy with their heads down. Some were kneeling and wiping, some were running around with buckets, and some were changing things. This scene was not only playing out here, but also in many other places in the Yu Palace.

Inside and outside the Yu Palace, countless imperial guards were scattered everywhere. Many of them looked haggard, but their bloodshot eyes coldly scanned the surroundings.

An indescribable atmosphere enveloped the place.

The rising sun dispelled the darkness, and golden light shone upon the world.

Bathed in golden light, the Yu Palace exudes a majestic aura.

Everything seems to have changed.

But everything seems unchanged.

Changle Palace.

"Order Han Qing to lift the ban on the imperial city!"

As soon as Sun Li’s voice rang out, someone stepped forward to respond. Then, under the watchful eyes of everyone, the person hurriedly left the main hall and ran quickly towards the imperial city.

Chu Ling stood beside Sun Li, observing Xu Chu, Zong Chuan, Chang Li, Xiao Jing and the others standing in front of the hall. Their different expressions revealed their inner thoughts.

The most unthinkable and impossible thing happened right under their noses. Who wouldn't have doubts about that?

"emperor."

"My grandson is here."

Sun Li's words made Chu Ling regain his composure, and he quickly bowed to Sun Li.

"Last night a palace coup occurred. The Imperial Guards and eunuchs performed exceptionally well, suppressing various groups of treacherous rebels. What are the Emperor's thoughts on this matter?" Sun Li asked Chu Ling calmly.

"Your grandson believes he should be richly rewarded!"

Although Chu Ling was somewhat surprised, he still said, "They demonstrated their loyalty through their actions, fulfilled their duties, and ensured the stability of the Yu Palace. Some of them even died in this palace coup. Nothing else matters; only a generous reward can show the royal family's attitude."

"What do you think?"

Sun Li looked at Xu Zhen and Wang Xiu, who had different expressions.

"The Emperor is right, he deserves a generous reward."

"That's what I think too."

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Xu Zhen and Wang Xiu expressed their opinions one after another. However, the two were somewhat surprised. They were willing to offer a generous reward, but why did the Empress Dowager ask the new emperor first instead of stating it directly herself?

This is a great opportunity to win people over and appease them.

"Then issue the edict in the name of the Daxing Palace."

The officials standing in front of the palace were equally surprised, and Sun Li's words surprised many even more.

The first variable has appeared.

Upon hearing this, Chu Ling immediately understood that the palace coup last night had likely given his grandmother much to think about, and that this was an attempt to establish his authority.

Regardless of the considerations or factors behind helping him with this matter, Chu Ling could see one thing: his imperial grandmother was the one who least wanted anything to happen to the Great Yu dynasty.

This is enough.

That's why Chu Ling is somewhat relieved. Fortunately, she didn't make the wrong choice from the beginning. Even though she hadn't spent much time with Sun Li before, the bond of kinship was unbreakable.

Chu Ling carries the blood of the Chu family, but also the blood of the Sun family.

Even a grandson born out of wedlock is still a grandson!

Moreover, his grandson was the emperor of the Great Yu Dynasty.

"Reporting to the Empress Dowager, Marquis Chenyang requests an audience."

As Chu Ling pondered, a figure appeared at the palace gate. He knelt on the ground and respectfully bowed to Sun Li.

"Xuan!"

Sun Li's indifferent voice rang out.

Has the matter been clarified?

Xu Chu, Zong Chuan, Chang Li, Xiao Jing, and the others who were standing, as well as Xu Zhen and Wang Xiu who were sitting on either side of Sun Li, all began to ponder.

Such a major event cannot be resolved simply by suppressing the palace coup. The most crucial task is to find out who instigated it and why such an event occurred at this time.

Otherwise, how can we follow the clues to find the source?

Nobody wants to be in constant danger, right?

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Sun Bin, clad in armor and carrying a sword, walked proudly into the hall and strode forward. Throughout the entire walk, Sun Bin kept his eyes fixed straight ahead.

"Your subject... pays respects to Your Majesty, and to the Three Empresses!"

Sun Bin's voice echoed throughout the hall.

Sun Li looked at Sun Bin kneeling on one knee, her expression neither happy nor sad. She didn't rush to speak, but instead looked at Chu Ling standing beside her.

This scene was witnessed by many people as well.

The atmosphere inside the hall underwent a subtle change.

"Marquis Chenyang, what have you learned from interrogating those treacherous officials who have been arrested?" Chu Ling understood and turned to Sun Bin, asking, "Who on earth is so audacious as to launch a coup in the Yu Palace!"

"Your Majesty, we have investigated and found out."

Sun Bin took out a memorial from his pocket, held it up with both hands and said, "This matter is of great importance, please forgive me for not being able to speak frankly."

"Li Zhong."

Chu Ling said calmly.

Li Zhong, who was standing in front of the hall, immediately walked quickly towards Sun Bin. This scene caused Xu Chu, Zong Chuan, Chang Li and the others to show different thoughts.

What could possibly be causing Sun Bin to be so cautious?

Aren't they princes who rebelled against the court?

Given what happened last night, their first suspicions were the Princes Hai and Jing, who were causing trouble in the region, since it all seemed too coincidental.

Amid the chaos of the princes' rebellion, the imperial court is about to dispatch troops to quell the rebellion. If any changes occur at the core of the Great Yu Kingdom, it will surely shake the entire world.

But if the world falls into chaos, then...

Many people, upon reaching this point, simply dare not think any further.

"Royal Grandmother."

After receiving the memorial from Li Zhong, Chu Ling did not rush to open it. Instead, he presented it to Sun Li, and Xu Zhen and Wang Xiu both looked at Sun Li at that moment.

Sun Li glanced at Chu Ling, a hint of relief flashing in her eyes, and then reached out to take the memorial. In this kind of situation, she was the one who should be looked at first.

After all, this palace coup, if traced back to its source, was a derivative of the Rebellion of the Princes, which had previously been orchestrated by Sun Li.

"It really was them!!"

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Sun Li looked at the memorial before her. After a long while, a hint of anger appeared on her cold face, causing many people to frown.

Are they truly rebellious kings?

They're so bold!

No, someone in the imperial court must have been involved to do something like that!

At that very moment, various thoughts arose in the minds of many people, and even after these thoughts emerged, various countermeasures were formed.

"Remnants of the Nanzhao Kingdom!!!"

But Sun Li's next words shocked many people: "I truly did not expect that so many remnants would be hidden in the core of my Great Yu!"

"The Queen Mother!"

"Remnants of the Nanzhao Kingdom?!"

This prompted many people to speak out.

Changli, in particular, reacted even more strongly.

Are there really spies infiltrated by remnants of the Nanzhao Kingdom?

On the other hand, Chu Ling pondered in his heart that Sun Li's words confirmed his previous guess. In this light, the thing he had orchestrated was worth it.

"Let's all go back."

As Chu Ling pondered, the atmosphere in the hall changed. Sun Li said, "I am tired. This matter must not be spread. I will handle it myself. Your Majesty, please help me to my bedchamber."

As she spoke, Sun Li made a move to get up.

Seeing this, Chu Ling quickly stepped forward to help him up.

This scene elicited various expressions from Xu Chu and Zong Chuan, some of whom even wanted to step forward and say something, but Sun Li didn't even look at them.

As for Xu Zhen and Wang Xiu, they were thinking about one thing: how would the Empress Dowager resolve this matter? After all, with such an incident occurring in the Yu Palace last night, some people in the Yu capital must know about it. If it wasn't handled properly, rumors would spread, which would not be good for the court.