After the coronation ceremony ended, Xue Qinghe immediately summoned Ning Fengzhi, Yu Yuanzhen, and Ye Cixin.
He had to find out why these three had been so bold, choosing to oppose every civil and military official at court to support him.
Xue Qinghe certainly did not think his charisma already rivaled Imperial Uncle Liu's, enough to make them reside in Tiandou while their hearts belonged to Spirit Hall.
"My three esteemed subjects, please sit. I summoned you today to ask why, when every civil and military official opposed an alliance with Spirit Hall, only the three of you stood up in support. You should know that this was practically tantamount to opposing the entire nation."
Xue Qinghe went straight to the point. Indeed, he was almost frighteningly blunt.
Ye Cixin could not help grumbling inwardly, So you do know this means opposing the entire nation, Your Majesty?
If her precious son-in-law had not sent word in advance, Ye Cixin would never have supported such an absurd decision.
Even now, she could hardly believe this newly crowned emperor had actually proposed an alliance with Spirit Hall.
Little Chen, just how far have those eyes of yours seen?
The Heaven Dou Empire would surely be battered by wind and rain in the days ahead. Having declared her support for Xue Qinghe, Ye Cixin was bound to become a thorn in the other ministers' eyes, a splinter in their flesh. She might even face assassination.
Fortunately, her precious son-in-law had sent people to protect her.
Whenever she thought of Meng Chen's thoughtful arrangements, the Begonia Beauty felt warmth well up inside her.
Had she been younger, she would long since have vowed to marry no one but Meng Chen.
*I wonder how far my darling daughter and Little Chen have progressed. She has