Chen Qun immediately knelt down!
His Majesty is simply a god-like being. Just based on that strength, if it's not the strength of a dragon or an elephant, it's definitely not something an ordinary person can compare to.
Even the military generals of the Great Liang didn't have that kind of strength.
Xun Yu chuckled dryly, "People might be curious if they don't see the Emperor, but once they do, they'll probably only feel fear!"
The Emperor's powerful army is strong enough to sweep across the entire continent, which is enough to instill fear in everyone and make them feel insurmountable.
Now, with the Emperor's martial prowess added to the mix, he's absolutely capable of crushing everyone in the All Under Heaven. Anyone who comes here will be terrified and will regard him as a god.
"Alright, stop flattering me!"
"An emperor's power doesn't come from that title. If you don't have a decent army, no matter how mysterious you are, people will still come looking for trouble!"
Lin Yi rolled his eyes at the two of them and said irritably.
If being mysterious were invincible, wouldn't owls be gods? Without formidable strength, maintaining an air of mystery is utterly useless.
With three million troops under his command, anyone who dared to disobey him would be killed.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Xun Yu and the other man chuckled awkwardly. The Emperor was truly insightful; his words hit the nail on the head.
Lin Yi waved to the two of them and said with a smile, "You two can look into this matter and then set a time. It's fine to come once or twice a year, but there's no need to do it any more than that."
These days, travel speed isn't great. If you make dozens of trips a year, some people probably spend most of their time traveling back and forth.
If it really gets to that point, it will absolutely bring disaster to the country and its people, causing them unbearable suffering.
Once or twice a year is enough to ensure continuity, avoid waste, and is acceptable to the general public.
"We understand!"
Xun Yu nodded and said nothing more.
This is a good thing for the common people. Since the emperor has given them a chance, why should they do something wrong?
The two took the paper and went straight back, beginning the brand-new grand assembly along the trade route.
After they left, Lin Yi tossed the memorial aside and said to Zhao Gao, who had returned, " Zhao Gao, tidy up this place. I'm going to the inner palace first!"
After saying that, he headed straight for the harem.
"This servant will take care of it immediately."
Seeing the Emperor's actions, Zhao Gao immediately understood: the Emperor was going to find Princess Anne to inform her of Bill III's death.
He guessed correctly; Lin Yi was indeed going to see Princess Anne.
As he approached the entrance to Anne's palace, a look of sadness appeared on his face before he slowly walked inside.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Along the way, the palace maids were overjoyed to see Lin Yi arrive at Anne's palace and quickly knelt down to greet him.
They were all palace maids in Princess Anne's palace, so their fates were intertwined. The Emperor's favor towards Princess Anne was an incredibly fortunate thing.
"Emperor!"
Princess Anne was overjoyed upon receiving the news and ran over happily, followed by Sainte Ma Ling'er.
Upon seeing Lin Yi, both of them were overjoyed; the Emperor had actually come to their side.
Princess Anne initially wore a smile, but upon seeing the sorrow in the Emperor's eyes, her heart skipped a beat, and a sense of foreboding washed over her. Had something happened?
etc!
Could it be the Emperor?
Her throat was dry, and she asked in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, has something happened to my father?"
Why!
Lin Yi sighed. This was indeed a clever woman; she had guessed his meaning immediately.
He smiled wryly, "This is intelligence from the Net (Net of Heaven). Anne will understand after taking a look. Prince Tiandu, in alliance with the Third Prince Xiuli, staged a coup. The Net didn't even have time to come to the rescue. Your father..."
"Father!"
Princess Anne let out a groan and almost fell to the ground, but she forced herself to stay awake and took the note from Lin Yi's hand.
After reading it, her face turned Bai Qi, and she almost crushed the note.
"How is this possible? It's one thing for my eldest and third brothers to betray Father, but why have the Minister of War and the Minister of State also betrayed us?"
Princess Anne found it hard to believe; was her father really that bad? He was practically an enemy of the whole world.
In the entire Frostwest Empire, is there not a single person who would serve his father, the Emperor?
" Bill III was assassinated?"
Ma Ling'er was stunned. She hadn't expected this to be bad news: her new friend's father had been killed by her own brother.
That's so tragic.
Lin Yi sighed, helped Anne who was about to faint, and said with a wry smile, "This matter is indeed a bit outrageous. Your elder brother, Tiandu, is a ruthless man. He bribed 50% of the people in the court and finally entered the palace under the pretext of catching an assassin."
Third Brother hated your father for making him a eunuch, so he unleashed the palace guards. Before the Net (a powerful organization) could arrive to rescue him, your father had already been killed by your eldest brother!
There's no other way, brother-in-law, you have to take the blame whether you want to or not.
Anyway, you were the one who killed the person, so you deserve to take the blame. You weren't wronged.
Oh my god!
Ma Ling'er stood to the side, completely bewildered; this was far too complicated.
Betrayal after betrayal, hurt after hurt—it's all so tragic. Princess Anne is truly an incredibly pitiful person.
" Ashina Tiandu murdered his father and usurped the throne; you are unworthy of being a son!!!"
Hearing this, Princess Anne's last shred of reason crumbled, and she couldn't help but roar angrily towards the west.
Usurping the throne is one thing, but why did you kill your father? He raised you, after all.
Lin Yi didn't say anything. He thought it best to let Anne calm down first. There was no use in being anxious now; it was better to let her recover first.
However, he didn't say anything, but Ma Ling'er couldn't help but speak up.
She said indignantly, " Anne, your older brother is a real scoundrel! I think he's afraid your father will give you the throne, so he's trying to curry favor with our Emperor and that's why he struck first!"
Because of me?
Princess Anne was startled; already heartbroken, her face showed even greater guilt.
She clenched her fists tightly. If Ashina Tiandu been in front of her right now, she would have definitely punched him and made that bastard pay the price.
Huh?
Hearing Ma Ling'er's words, Lin Yi was taken aback. When did this silly saintess become so clever? She actually saw the truth in one glance!
Ma Ling'er didn't notice Lin Yi's strange behavior, but instead saw Anne's anger, and couldn't help but say angrily, " Anne, Ashina Tiandu was clearly coming for you that day."
The reason I killed your father was because I didn't want him to back you up; this is simply intolerable.
If I were you, I would immediately send the emperor to fight for your father and take back the Frostwest Empire.
In that case, you'll be the empress!
Her face was full of longing; that was an empress, it sounded so amazing!