12dz Chapter 161: Saving the Crazy Mistress in Sheep's Clothing
Chapter 161: Saving the Crazy Mistress in Sheep's Clothing
After being tied up, the Queen Mother showed an expression of disbelief on her face, because she could not believe that she, as the Queen Mother, would be treated like this by the Royal Guards.
She struggled and twisted her body, and said in a panic: "Since you don't listen to my orders now, then you should listen to the emperor's orders!" As she said that, she turned her head to the side of Xiao Qingan fiercely: "Why don't you order these people to let me go!"
The little emperor sitting next to her silently stood up from his chair, stood aside and watched coldly, without acting according to the Queen Mother's wishes.
Seeing that even Xiao Qing'an dared to ignore her, the Queen Mother's anger could not help but rise to a higher level. "What are you doing? You don't even listen to me? You are really rebellious!"
However, Xiao Qing'an remained unmoved, as if he hadn't heard it.
Seeing no response from this side, the Queen Mother could only turn around and scold Ling Han in the audience: "Xiao Mohan, you are so bold! You are plotting treason!"
At this moment, she no longer called Ling Han the Fourth Prince, but called him by his real name in Jiang Kingdom.
However, given the Queen Mother's current situation, even when she roared, her voice no longer had any dignity, only panic and unwillingness.
Ling Han looked coldly at the Queen Mother who was being controlled on the high platform and was still talking nonsense. There was no mercy in his eyes. When he thought that it was the Queen Mother who killed his mother, he seemed to see the surging hatred and hostility in his dark eyes.
Ling Han said slowly, "I hold the late emperor's will in my hands, and I am acting in accordance with it."
He paused before continuing, "The Queen's abuse of power and disorderly conduct worthy of the title of treason. I returned to Jiang State to rectify this!"
He said to the Iron Eagle Guards disguised as the Imperial Guards above, "First, take her to the Sky Prison and wait for your punishment!"
Upon receiving the order, the Iron Eagle Guards immediately brought the Queen Mother down from the Golden Throne Hall. Although the Queen Mother continued to scream, it was all in vain...
When the empress dowager's figure disappeared into the distance, the atmosphere in the hall became extremely heavy, especially for the officials from the empress dowager's lineage, who were so frightened that they dared not even breathe.
Xiao Qing'an stood on the high platform, quietly gazing at his fourth brother whom he had not seen for a long time. Suddenly, a determined look appeared on his young face.
He slowly walked down the steps, and under the gaze of all the ministers, he came in front of Ling Han.
Five-year-old Xiao Qing'an, whose height had just reached Ling Han's waist, tried to straighten his small chest and hold his head high. He spoke earnestly in his childish voice, "Fourth Brother, in the name of the Emperor of Jiang, and in the presence of all the ministers, I now entrust the country of Jiang to you."
Ling Han leaned down, looking Xiao Qing'an in the eye, and replied gently, "Okay."
At this moment, a burst of applause came from a corner of the hall, which sounded particularly crisp in the solemn atmosphere of the hall.
Everyone looked back following the sound of applause and found that the person applauding was actually the princess of Ling Kingdom.
Ever since Ling Han entered the hall, Wen Yang was pulled to a safe corner by Yaoyao and Zhuozhuo who were accompanying him to watch the show.
Upon hearing that Xiao Qing'an had taken the initiative to entrust the throne to Ling Han, she stepped out from her corner and said to Ling Han with a smile, "Fourth Prince... oh no, I should call you Your Majesty now." She then bowed slightly and continued, "On behalf of the Ling Kingdom, Wen Yang extends his sincerest congratulations to you."
Upon hearing this, all the ministers present knelt down and saluted. In an instant, shouts of "Long live the emperor" rang out in the hall, and for a moment, the sound shook the roof tiles.
Ling Han stood up straight, glanced at the people kneeling on the ground, and said in a deep voice: "My dear ministers, please stand up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" After receiving Ling Han's order, the ministers stood up one after another.
Now that the overall situation has been decided, the palace banquet has gradually come to an end.
Just when the ministers from the Queen Mother's faction thought they had been spared, Ling Han ordered them all to be arrested and imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison to await trial...
The other ministers who chose to support Ling Han came forward to congratulate him again, and then left the palace in an orderly manner under the guidance of the palace servants.
Xiao Qing'an also followed Xiao Lizi beside him back to his own bedroom.
After everyone left, only Wen Yang, Ling Han and Qingsong were left in the Golden Palace.
Seeing that no outsiders were present, Qingsong bowed respectfully to Ling Han and asked, "Master, no... Your Majesty, do you have any further instructions?"
"Has the situation at the General's Mansion been brought under control?" Ling Han raised his eyes and looked at Qingsong standing beside him.
Qingsong nodded. "General Dingyuan's men have already surrounded and taken control of the Grand General's Mansion. Once the Queen Mother's crime is determined, the entire General's Mansion can be punished along with her."
After hearing Qingsong's report, Ling Han nodded slightly before continuing, "Strengthen supervision of the General's Mansion to ensure it is foolproof. At the same time, strengthen security within the palace and thoroughly investigate all the palace guards. Anyone with ulterior motives will be thrown into jail!"
"Yes!" After saying that, Qingsong took the order and left.
After Qingsong left, only Ke Wenyang and Ling Han were left in the hall.
Wen Yang looked at Ling Han who was now calmly giving orders, and a sense of emotion welled up in his heart, which then turned into a light sigh.
Hearing Wen Yang sigh, Ling Han grabbed Wen Yang's arm and pulled her into his arms, asking with concern, "Why are you sighing?"
Wen Yang leaned against Ling Han's chest, feeling the warmth of his chest. She gently rubbed her cheek against his chest before speaking softly, "It's just that I feel a little distressed when I think about how much His Majesty has privately prepared for this day and how much he has suffered."
When Ling Han heard Wen Yang calling him "Your Majesty" at this moment, he lowered his eyes and laughed softly: "In the past, you didn't let me call you Your Highness, but called you Ayang... Then you don't have to call me Your Majesty in the future. If possible, I also hope that you can call me Ahan." Ling Han said very seriously.
Hearing this, Wen Yang raised his eyes slightly, and his clear eyes met Ling Han's ink-black eyes.
She was stunned for a moment, then she lowered her eyes shyly and called out, "Ahan..."
Hearing Wen Yang's "Ahan," Ling Han couldn't help but hold Wen Yang tighter in his arms, and whispered in Wen Yang's ear, "Don't feel bad for me. These are all necessary steps for us to meet openly."
"You're right." Wen Yang also raised a relieved smile in Ling Han's arms.
"Since you feel sorry for me, you must always stay with me from now on." Ling Han whispered.
Wen Yang, leaning against Ling Han's embrace, smiled slightly and replied softly, "Okay."
The two of them snuggled up to each other in the center of the hall, as if the only things in the world left were each other's breathing and heartbeat.
After a long while, Wen Yang raised his eyes again and asked, "Ahan, is there anything else we need to do next?"
Ling Han lowered his eyes to look at Wen Yang, a sly smile flashing across his eyes. "Of course, I'll hold a wedding ceremony and crown you my queen."