Liu Xie froze, then said somewhat awkwardly, "My beloved consort, it's still daytime. Isn't this a little improper..."
"What does that matter!"
Zhen Mi gave him no chance to say more, dragging Liu Xie bodily into the bedchamber.
And so, the candlelight in Zhaoyang Palace burned all night.
Chapter 488: Liu Xie: No need to yearn for Emperor Gaozu-I shall surpass him!
On the third day after Zhen Mi arrived in Chang'an, Liu Xie announced at morning court his decision to invest Lü Lingqi as Empress and Imperial Prince Liu Jue as Crown Prince.
The news immediately stirred up towering waves.
All the ministers were deeply shocked.
Before Liu Xie announced this decision, the court officials had all been guessing into whose hands the Empress's Position would fall.
Some believed Lü Lingqi would receive it. After all, she had powerful backing, and Lü Bu had distinguished military achievements and enjoyed the Son of Heaven's profound trust.
Although a second "Empress Lü" made some people uneasy, this Empress Lü was not that Empress Lü. They were different, after all.
Moreover, when Ma Chao attacked Chang'an, the words Lü Lingqi had spoken when she stood up against Fu Wan's proposal to hand over the Empress had left a deep impression on many people.
Thus, quite a few ministers believed the position would belong to Noble Lady Lü.
But other ministers believed that Lü Lingqi had no son, whereas Zhen Mi had a son and enjoyed the Son of Heaven's favor, giving her a greater chance of claiming the position.
Most importantly, Lü Bu's status was already high enough. Giving Lü Lingqi the Empress's Position as well might allow the emperor's maternal relatives to grow too powerful.
Everyone believed the position would go to either Lü Lingqi or Zhen Mi. The other imperial