Quick Transmigration: The Yandere Boss Pretends to Be Well After He's Gone Mad

The Empress Dowager had only just gotten up when she learned that the Emperor had caught a cold.

Although the face in the bronze mirror had lost its youthful beauty, it possessed a dignified and majestic air of someone who had long held a high position.

Upon hearing Hua Qing's report from behind the beaded curtain, the Empress Dowager frowned and asked, "Go to the Lishan Palace?"

She pondered for a moment, then asked, "Did the imperial physician say how long he would be gone?"

Hua Qing replied, "The cold air has entered His Majesty's lungs and internal organs. The imperial physician only said that it would take at least two months."

Those two months were the least mentioned period.

After all, a country cannot live without a king for a day.

Once the weather warms up in two months, the coldness in His Majesty's body will no longer have such a significant impact.

The Empress Dowager was of course aware of this, and she dismissed the maids who were helping her with her hair and makeup, and then stood up.

Hua Qing stepped forward and helped her out.

The Empress Dowager said, "Two months is neither a long nor a short time."

"It's just that when His Majesty goes to the imperial palace, there's no one to take good care of him, and I'm really worried about him."

Hua Qing understood immediately and obediently replied, "His Majesty listens to the Empress Dowager the most and will certainly not let her down."

"The Emperor is indeed obedient," the Empress Dowager said calmly. "This time, the marriage between Yuan Huan and Ronghua did not go through, but we successfully captured Yuan Huan's 100,000 troops and trapped him in the capital. Only now can I proceed with the rest with peace of mind."

As if remembering something, she asked again, "I heard that last month, the emperor severely punished Yuan Huan because he was frightened?"

"Yes, the Crown Prince of Kitahara is unruly and will likely harbor resentment towards His Majesty after receiving such punishment."

The Empress Dowager shook her head and said, "If the son of the Prince of Beiyuan is such a person, then why should I be afraid?"

"However, the emperor's decrees usually have to go through the prime minister's hands, but in this matter, he did not discuss it with me. I only found out about it afterward." The Empress Dowager narrowed her phoenix eyes and said coldly, "The emperor has not yet come of age, and I am still involved in government affairs. This time, Prime Minister Xie really does not take me seriously."

Xie Cheng was the head of all officials. The power he held was bestowed upon him by the late emperor. The Empress Dowager could not touch him, but that did not mean that no one could.

She needs absolute power to control the court so that the glory can continue to reside in the aristocratic families, instead of allowing Xie Cheng, a commoner, to rise above them.

The Empress Dowager raised her hand to smooth her temples and said, "Help me go see His Majesty. Before he goes to the temporary palace, there are some matters in the court that need to be properly arranged."

Hua Qing replied, "Yes."

The Empress Dowager's grand procession stopped outside the Xuanzheng Hall, where eunuchs and guards knelt on the ground.

After she alighted from the sedan chair, she did not rush to tell anyone to get up. Instead, she looked up at the dark shadow circling in the sky and asked, "What is that?"

The black spot was too high for Hua Qing to identify immediately, so she had to call someone to answer.

The guard looked up, his eyes flashing with admiration, and then respectfully replied, "That is the prince's eagle."

The Empress Dowager did not miss his expression. She frowned but did not say anything. She simply walked into the hall.

As she approached the entrance of Xuanzheng Hall, she noticed the eagle's owner out of the corner of her eye.

Yuan Huan leaned against the pillar with one long leg bent, looking unrestrained. When he saw the Empress Dowager's gaze coming his way, he straightened up and slowly bowed, saying, "Your subject greets the Empress Dowager."

Upon seeing this person, the Empress Dowager was reminded of the eagle circling in the sky just now.

The eagle, perched atop the imperial city, also rudely leaped over the golden dragon soaring above the eaves.

Upon seeing Yuan Huan, the Empress Dowager thought to herself, "Indeed, a genius of unparalleled talent."

He is indeed quite capable; in just one month, he has won over the hearts of the imperial guards.

Back then, she had the emperor arrange a marriage between him and Ronghua, her original intention being to win him over.

If it succeeds, Kitahara can become an asset; if it fails, she can still regain some military power.

If she had been in charge of the punishment, she would have kept Yuan Huan in the capital for three years. However, Xie Cheng secretly issued a second decree, which only imprisoned Yuan Huan for one year.

There are some things she has to put on the agenda; at least before she can use Yuan Huan to restrain Bei Yuan, she has to resolve them.

The Empress Dowager withdrew her gaze and walked into the Xuanzheng Hall.

Zhuosheng was waiting before the emperor. Upon seeing the Empress Dowager, he immediately knelt down and shouted, "This servant greets the Empress Dowager."

"Empress Dowager?" Jiang Xiyu put down the memorial in his hand, looked up, and quickly stood up: "Your subject greets Your Majesty."

The Empress Dowager quickly stepped forward to help him up, saying with concern, "Your Majesty, I heard you were ill, so I came here specifically to see you."

"Mother, I am much better now," Jiang Xiyu said, coughing lightly. "I'm sorry to have worried you."

"Your Majesty's health is of utmost importance." The Empress Dowager helped him sit on a chair and said, "I heard that the imperial physicians recommend that Your Majesty go to the Lishan Palace for recuperation. I think Your Majesty should go."

A maidservant stepped forward to pour tea.

Jiang Xiyu looked at the Empress Dowager and said, "If I go, the affairs of the court..."

The Empress Dowager interrupted, saying, "The Prime Minister and I are in charge of the court. The Emperor can rest assured and focus on recuperating."

"However..." The Empress Dowager hesitated for a moment, then sighed and said, "There are many complicated matters in the court. In my opinion, the Emperor should select some capable people to assist him."

"I think Li Yuan is a good person, a capable one."

Jiang Xiyu pondered for a long time before remembering this person.

Li Yuan, Minister Li.

In the original world, he was the Empress Dowager's cousin, and also the Right Chancellor whom the Empress Dowager appointed to divide the power of the Chancellor after the original owner and the Chancellor became estranged.

Later, Xie Cheng fell from power, and the original owner became obsessed with women and neglected state affairs. Li Yuan seized power and took the opportunity to eliminate dissidents, leading to the complete demise of the Great Liang.

If Li Yuan were to share power, the balance between the Empress Dowager and the Prime Minister would be completely tilted.

Throughout history, checks and balances have always been something that monarchs value highly.

Jiang Xiyu naturally wouldn't let the balance tip, so he passed the buck back, saying only, "Nowadays, most matters in the court are decided by the Empress Dowager. This matter can be decided by the Empress Dowager and the Prime Minister. I, cough cough cough..."

The chief eunuch quickly stepped forward to pat him on the back and said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, please don't overwork yourself."

The Empress Dowager saw that he looked like he was about to cough to death again, and her phoenix eyes narrowed slightly.

The emperor's words meant that she and Xie Cheng should discuss it.

But Xie Cheng would never allow anyone to take away his power.

Unfortunately, the emperor fell ill at this moment, and she was unable to continue speaking.

After calming down, the Empress Dowager changed the subject once his cough subsided: "So, when the Emperor goes to the Lishan Palace this time, have you decided on the people who will accompany him?"

If you block one path for her, you should at least give her a second one.

Jiang Xiyu looked slightly dejected and said, "I haven't decided yet."

"In my opinion, we should select a few loyal and obedient ones."

Jiang Xiyu lowered her eyes and obediently said, "Everything is up to Mother."

The Empress Dowager's expression improved somewhat, and she earnestly mentioned to him that the succession is a matter of great importance to the country.

Jiang Xiyu took a sip of tea, a cold smile playing on his lips.

The Empress Dowager said, "The Emperor has not yet established an Empress. I think we should choose the Empress during the next selection of concubines."

Jiang Xiyu smiled faintly and replied, "Son understands."

After seeing the Empress Dowager off, Jiang Xiyu's eyes showed no trace of a smile.

He stood at the doorway, turned his head to the chief eunuch, and said, "Guess what kind of beauty the Empress Dowager will send me this time?"

As he spoke, he suddenly smiled knowingly: "I... actually like beauties with big breasts and long legs the most."

The phrase "busty and long-legged" was emphasized.

Yuan Huan, standing at the door, sneered for a moment, then silently cursed: "Little tyrant."