In the Imperial Court, all the ministers knelt, trembling with fear. They had grievances they dared not voice; only the Prime Minister gritted his teeth.
Zhao Qinji, since you are heartless, don't blame this Old Man for being ruthless.
He decided to lay everything bare and tell the Empress all about Prince Qi's deeds.
Little did he know that the Empress had long wished to abdicate and hand the throne over to He Sheng.
After he rambled on at length, the Empress instead became excited. She hurried down from the Dragon Throne, walked over to He Sheng, and looped her arm through his.
"So Uncle, you have always wanted to sit on this throne. I thought..."
"Since that is the case, Uncle, I am willing to abdicate and give you the throne."
Before He Sheng could speak, the Empress publicly declared her abdication and yielded the throne to him.
Just as He Sheng was about to refuse, the graceful and dignified Empress Dowager entered the hall.
She swayed elegantly over to He Sheng, her eyes full of affection as she hooked her arm around his, their intimacy leaving the ministers dumbfounded.
"Th-this, this... the Empress Dowager..."
"What disgraceful behavior! What disgraceful behavior!!"
He Sheng glared at the Empress and Empress Dowager. "What are you two trying to do?"
The Empress and Empress Dowager exchanged a glance, then the Empress spoke playfully. "Uncle, I am done with this anyway. Handle it yourself!"
"Alright, I am returning to my Bedroom Palace. This realm, the Imperial Court, and all the civil and military officials are yours now, Uncle. I'm leaving!"
With that, she turned around and strode away.
The ministers were dumbfounded once again.
The Empress Dowager looked at He Sheng with a smile. "Your Majesty, it is time to hold court!"
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