On the second day, Luo Qingyan still didn't appear in the morning court.
On the first day, Liu Wenan used the excuse that Luo Qingyan caught a cold because of dealing with political affairs. Then on this second day, after all the civil and military officials arrived, Liu Wenan hurriedly announced that they would have a day off. And he left in a hurry.
"Your Majesty, Master Liu has been surrounded by officials. They are still outside the Taiji Palace..."
Wang Wanzhi reported in a low voice, carefully glancing at Yun Shang's face.
She had been waiting for the Emperor in the Meeting Hall. She had heard a lot of rumors in the palace since the Emperor disappeared in the past two days. Although she didn't know which one was true and which one was false, it had never happened before that the Emperor hadn't shown up for two days. She was clear that the matter was probably a little serious.
"Okay." Yun Shang nodded, raised her hand and rubbed her forehead while responding, "I knew it."
A country couldn't live without a king.
In the imperial household, many people in and out of the court were staring at that position, staring at Luo Qingyan. Luo Qingyan hadn't been in the court for two days, and there was no reason for him to do so today. Naturally, the civil and military officials wouldn't be easily fooled.
"Your Majesties..." Wang Wanzhi couldn't help but ask.
Yun Shang sighed, "Something happened to his majesty, but it can't be spread out. If it is spread out, the court, in and outside, will be in chaos..."
Although Wang Wanzhi had guessed that something had happened to Luo Qingyan, she was still shocked after hearing Yun Shang's confirmation.
Yun Shang didn't say anything. She just put down her hand that was rubbing her forehead and asked softly, "The Vice Minister from the Ministry of works was assassinated and died yesterday. Is there any reaction from the court?"
Wang Wanzhi shook her head and said, "Before the court, when the officials were waiting outside to enter the palace, I occasionally heard someone talking about it. As the Deputy Minister of Revenue was assassinated outside the palace, most people guessed that he may have made some enemies outside. Only one or two officials sighed and said that the Deputy Minister of Revenue was a responsible good official. Apart from these, nothing else was said on this topic.
In the morning court, because Master Liu announced that his Majesty would not go to the court today, everyone's attention was attracted by this matter, and no one paid attention to the death of the Deputy Minister of Revenue."
Yun Shang pursed her lips, not feeling surprised at all.
Wang Wanzhi took another look at Yun Shang and asked in a low voice, "Your Majesty, do you want someone to investigate the cause of the death of the Deputy Minister of Revenue? Yesterday, the Deputy Minister of Revenue reported to his majesty that some craftsmen of the Ministry of Revenue went to Liucang City, Siyang and Nanyang. He was assassinated as soon as he left the palace. I always feel that his death is really strange. "
Yun Shang shook her head. She knew clearly why the Deputy Minister of Revenue died, and...
"Now the imperial household and the court are in a mess. I really can't pay attention to this matter. Let's wait and see. "
Wang Wanzhi nodded without saying anything.
"During this period of time, you pay close attention to the officials in the court and see if there is anything unusual. If you find anything wrong, just tell me in time," said Yun Shang.
"Yes, your majesty," Wang Wanzhi agreed.
Yun Shang kept silent for a while and waved her hand, "You can leave now. "
As soon as Wang Wanzhi left, Qian Zhuo came in and reported, "The servants in the palace are all saying that something must have happened to his majesty. They said that when the ladies came to the Weiyang Palace yesterday to pay respects to you, you didn't even change your clothes. If it weren't for his majesty's accident, as the head of the imperial household, how could you not even have time and mind to change your clothes?"
"Your Majesty, this imperial edict..."
Yun Shang's eyes had been fixed on him since he unfolded the imperial edict. When he looked up at her, she pursed her lips and said coldly, "It's the imperial edict that his Majesty gave me a long time ago. His majesty said that if there was an emergency, Master Liu would announce it."
Liu Wenan bit his lips, lowered his head and read the imperial edict again.
After a while, Liu Wenan folded the imperial edict again and said in a low voice, "Have you ever shown this imperial edict to His Former Majesty?"
Yun Shang raised her eyebrows and said, "At the moment, the Emperor of the State of Xia is his majesty. As the Emperor of a country, didn't he even have the right to write a decree? Why should I show it to His Former Majesty? "
Biting his lips, Liu Wenan didn't dare to retort. He had to say, "If I announce this imperial edict in the morning court tomorrow, I'm afraid it will cause chaos in the court. I'm worried..."
Yun Shang smiled with determination, "Don't worry, Master Liu. I will go with you tomorrow morning. If the civil and military officials have any questions about the imperial edict, they can ask me directly. "
Liu Wenan opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but at last he didn't.
Yun Shang smiled, "Master Liu, do you have any other questions?"
"No," Liu Wenan answered, lowering his eyes.
"That's good." Yun Shang smiled again. After a pause, she continued, "This imperial edict is of great importance. Master Liu, please give it to me first. I will go to the court early tomorrow morning, and then give it to Master Liu..."
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