Become a winner in life after binding the childbearing system

Chapter 486 A Stranger’s Rise to Power (54)

'The Emperor is gone!'

The sudden words from the system shocked Shen Yao to the point of being frozen in place.

It was just the dawn, and Shen Yao had just woken up from a nap.

The system said this with a bang. Not to mention asking Shen Yao to call for help, it was still unknown whether he could maintain the expression on his face.

System: ...You must be kidding. The host clearly looks like he has everything under control.

"Is the emperor really gone?" She thought he might have an accident on the way.

'He left last night and the relevant news has been blocked this morning.

Host, please arrange the affairs in the capital as soon as possible. It will take another day for Yu Sheng to return with his men.

Shen Yao got up holding the bedding on her body and said, "Don't worry, Sheng'er will definitely prioritize stabilizing the team. With Shen Changyu and Shen Changhe here, nothing will go wrong."

As for the capital, Shen Chunbai is not a decoration. We can foresee this. What are we afraid of? '

But in just a short moment, Shen Yao retracted his mind that had drifted away.

It’s not that she is not worried about unrest in the court, but years of accumulation have given her enough confidence.

It is impossible to rebel in the court now, let alone dare to rebel. What was said in the previous incident was correct. Those who were tough and prudent had already been chopped to pieces by the emperor. Now those who are left are cowards who have the will but not the courage.

Let Hongguo take some time to send a message to the Shen family outside the palace, reminding Shen Chunbai not to forget to take care of the court, especially since the emperor has not returned yet.

When Shen Chunbai received the message, he was a little confused. He thought that it was not a big deal if it was not a festival, so why did the Queen do this?

As a result, before noon, Shen Chunbai learned through his two sons (mainly Shen Changyu) that the emperor had passed away and the new emperor was about to ascend the throne. He was so shocked that he couldn't even sit still in his chair.

Walking back and forth around the study, which was not very big to begin with, Shen Chunbai couldn't help wanting to laugh out loud.

It wasn’t easy at all. He had been waiting for so long, and finally the day came when the Shen family would become successful.

"No hurry, no hurry. The news has not yet been reported. We must first stabilize the capital and wait for the new emperor to return."

Shen Chunbai was still thinking about the group of people outside. If they didn't come back, everything he said would be empty talk.

Feeling a little restless, he simply got up and went to Zheng's house to meet Mr. Zheng.

The two of them are considered to be formal relatives by marriage. Over the years, as the Shen family and Shen Yao have risen step by step, the Zheng family has benefited a lot.

Seeing this relative-in-law who did not come to visit on his own initiative coming, Academician Zheng was still a little confused, until Shen Chunbai raised his hand and pointed in the distance, Academician Zheng's face changed slightly, the sky fell!

The old ones step down and the new ones take over.

This is the transition of power that has occurred since ancient times, but the only drawback at the moment is that the place where the late emperor died is not very conventional, and he died in the place where ancestors were worshipped.

What is the reason? Why?

"Why else? That pill is fatal, and the emperor himself is not caring about his own life. Who can save him?"

The system had carefully learned the cause of the emperor's death, and was full of complaints when speaking to the host.

Shen Yao:......

Shen Yao breathed a sigh of relief. She almost suspected that there was some unexplainable reason behind this.

Fortunately, it had nothing to do with Yu Sheng. It was purely the emperor himself who didn't expect it. He thought that with the Taoist priest and the imperial physician by his side, he would be rescued like before. In the end, the serious situation dragged him down.

"After Yu Sheng returns to stabilize the court, we will leave the palace to recuperate."

It was not easy for her to leave the palace again with a legitimate reason after more than ten years in the palace.

Shen Yao in the palace was thinking about leaving the palace, while Yu Sheng outside the palace was thinking about entering the palace.

The emperor's body must be transported back, and the entire journey must be strictly controlled so that no news can leak out.

Why? "Uncles, I am afraid something unexpected will happen in the capital."

What if someone really dares to trick them? It would be frustrating enough to make people unhappy.

Yu Sheng looked down on these people in the Yu family, especially since he had been targeted in various ways in Xiefang Palace. The Yu family was inevitably behind all these things.

They are obviously relatives of the royal family and have no worries about food and drink, but they are still ambitious. It would be strange if Yu Sheng felt good about it.

Yu Sheng always remembered that someone else was coveting his things.

Now talking to Brother Shen Changyu, he also seemed worried. Hearing this, Shen Changyu and Shen Changhe looked at each other, and the two brothers responded tacitly.

No matter what they say about their nephew in their hearts, on the surface they have to listen to what their nephew says and tell them to go east and never go west.

"Brother, Sheng'er is too young, is he really capable?" Besides, there is no way to hide it. There are many smart people in the team. If it weren't for Li Guiquan's help, I'm afraid the return journey would not be so smooth.

That’s right, from the time the emperor got into trouble until now, the two of them have contributed the most as soldiers, and the rest all depended on Yu Sheng and others to use their brains.

Because Li Guiquan was acting in front of the emperor, he suppressed the news in time. After contacting Yu Sheng, he set off on the pretext of the emperor's decree. It is self-evident who he was giving face to.

"Is it possible? It has come to this. Can you make Sheng'er change his mind or come up with a better solution?"

Even the Taoist priests who were the real culprits were still in the team, being well-fed and well-cared for, so that they could return to the capital first and wait to discuss matters with the Queen.

Shen Changhe could not do anything because he knew that he was a loser. Some things really could not be looked into in detail, otherwise he would only get himself into trouble.

Scratching his head, he turned around and instructed the guards to strictly watch the prisoners. Shen Changhe stared at them with his eyes, which were sharp and fierce.

That night, under the moonlight, Yu Sheng returned to the capital smoothly.

Shen Yao was not asleep. The lights inside and outside Fengyi Palace were brightly lit, and it was obvious that she was waiting for someone.

Yu Xi stayed beside Shen Yao, pursed her lips and looked at her brother who was walking towards them step by step. Suddenly, she felt that the other person's face, which she had been looking at for a long time, seemed a little strange.

"Mother"

Yu Sheng walked up to Shen Yao, yelled, and then knelt on the ground.

"I am an unfilial son and have failed to take good care of my father." No matter what, the emperor didn't have the right time, and no one except him (including himself) saw his father for the last time.

"Get up, this matter has nothing to do with you," Shen Yao understood the inside story. The emperor did not pass away in pain, and it was even quite quick.

Compared to lying in bed unable to move or speak, this way of dying is more acceptable.

Yu Xi reached out and helped Yu Sheng up, "Brother," what should they do?

Although she cried for her biological father, Yu Xi still cared more about herself, her brother and her mother.

"Don't be afraid. Wait until tomorrow morning." After the funeral is announced and the funeral is completed, he can ascend the throne smoothly, and no one will gossip about him behind his back anymore.

Yu Sheng patted Yu Xi's little head. His younger sister, who was born on the same day of the same month of the same year, was even more beautiful. Even his father had mentioned marriage to her before he left.

Unfortunately, no matter what, we have to observe mourning for three years before we can mention it again.

"Come into the hall first, there are some things we need to talk about," Shen Yao raised her hand and pinched the bridge of her nose.

Yu Sheng and Yu Xi followed Shen Yao into the hall, which was brightly lit.

The three of them found a seat and sat down. Yu Xi couldn't wait to ask how the emperor left.

Yu Sheng: ...

How should he put it? If he told the truth, it would seem that he would ruin his father's reputation, but if he didn't tell the truth, facing his sister's big watery eyes, Yu Sheng found it difficult to speak.

Shen Yao:......

"Since your father has already left, there is no need to ask anymore," Shen Yao interrupted her daughter's questioning and turned to talk about the arrangements after tomorrow's announcement. The Ministry of Internal Affairs will definitely take the lead, but Yu Sheng and the Ministry of Internal Affairs have not yet finished their rivalry, "We should find someone to keep an eye on it."

We are not afraid that the Ministry of Internal Affairs will not do anything, because the Ministry of Internal Affairs does not have the courage to do so. But we must be on guard against the fact that there are too many people and too many eyes, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs may secretly do something to disgust people.

This is a common trick used by the Imperial Household Department. Don't think that the Imperial Household Department has to be servile in front of the new emperor. In fact, servants are powerful and can turn against their masters. The Imperial Household Department did many notorious things in the future.

Yu Sheng nodded and took note, secretly reminding himself not to give the Ministry of Internal Affairs this opportunity.

Yu Xi looked at her brother on the left, then at her mother on the right, puffed her cheeks, and said nothing. Instead, she rubbed her eyes to show that she was tired and wanted to go to a side hall to rest.

There is no need to go back to the princess' residence at this time. There is still a place for her in Fengyi Palace.

"Go ahead, let Xiaoji make you a bowl of soothing wine to drink before going to sleep."

Faced with the sudden death of his father, Yu Xi remained calm.

This is not a bad way to deal with it. If it were Yu Sheng, Shen Yao wouldn't have to remind him. But Yu Xi doesn't have the mind and brains to do so, and is afraid that he will react after falling asleep.

The funeral ceremony that followed was physically demanding, and both the court officials and concubines in the harem had to kneel down and cry.

As the only surviving princess of the late emperor, Yu Xi was certainly no exception.

Moreover, Yu Xi has a heavy burden on his shoulders as he also has to deal with the concubines in the harem and the families of court officials together with her.

Yu Xi nodded and left, leaving only Shen Yao and Yu Sheng, mother and son, in the room.

"Mother"

Yu Sheng dared to tell the cause of the emperor's death at this time, but because he was still young, it was inevitably a little embarrassing.

Shen Yao:......

Shen Yao pointed at the coffee table and said, "I don't know how to deal with those Taoist priests?"

Although pushing it over can avenge the emperor, the emperor's reputation will be completely ruined.

This was not a good thing for Yu Sheng, who was about to ascend the throne.

Yu Sheng nodded, "That group of people cannot be kept, but we have to find an excuse and not implicate our father," the key point is not to tarnish the reputation of the royal family.

"Pray for blessings"

Shen Yao casually pointed out a way out and said, "Your father is no longer with us, so these Taoists can pray for him without attracting attention," and then they could make plans.

He definitely can't survive. He is the murderer of his father (although Shen Yao doesn't think it's all the fault of the elixir). It is reasonable for Yu Sheng to avenge his father.

This is the only thing we can do for now!

When the mother and son met, most of their conversations were about the emperor.

Seeing that Yu Sheng looked tired, Shen Yao did not try to keep him but asked him to go back and rest. "Tomorrow's matters depend on you." Only after getting enough sleep and eating enough would he have the strength to deal with those royal relatives and even court officials.

What's more, Yu Sheng has not yet reached adulthood, so it remains to be seen whether he can take over government affairs.

"No matter what, the new emperor must rule the country personally," otherwise they and their son would be working hard to make wedding clothes for others, which is simply not worth it.

"Does the queen have any plans?" She was dressed in white and sat opposite Shen Yao. If the mourning had not ended, she would have wanted to go home directly.

Shen Yao still looked like she was about to cry but not crying, and looked weak.

There was no other way. Since her husband was dead, Shen Yao had to act as if she was heartbroken to shut up those people from the previous dynasty.

Yu Sheng has successfully ascended the throne and is now negotiating with court officials over how to place the late emperor in a stable position. Once a conclusion is reached, the next step will be the most crucial control of political affairs.

"Let my father and Academician Zheng take more care of it," as well as the families of the concubines in the harem. If they don't help now, when will they?

She: ...

She was at a loss for words, thinking that there were several forces in the court that were inseparable, and if they insisted on the fact that the new emperor had not yet married, it would be difficult for him to take power.

"As long as there is turmoil in the court, one side will always choose to compromise," and the people below cannot defeat the people above, because this is a feudal society.

Yu Sheng will not lose. A few years ago, some people might have wanted to give it a try, but now, everyone is using tricks here to wait for promotion.

She had no idea what Shen Yao was thinking. She just followed her instructions and told her father-in-law and husband the message after leaving the palace.

Shen Chunbai naturally did not give up the discussion in the study, and the three-person group of father and son gathered again, and each of them promised to strictly carry out the tasks assigned by the Queen.

"Brother, is it helpful?"

Shen Changhe couldn't help but ask, while touching his rapidly beating heart.

Shen Changyu raised his hand and patted Shen Changhe on the shoulder, "When has the queen's words become useless?"

Shen Changhe: ...That seems to be true. The Queen's foresight has always been beyond the reach of the Shen family.

"Go back and get enough rest. The Yulin Guard still depends on you." They were going to the court, and Shen Changhe was going to the palace. In the end, Shen Changhe could play a more key role.

The three men of the Shen family accepted their fate and worked hard, and together with Academician Zheng, they made the entire court increasingly turbulent.

They advocated that the new emperor should rule the country himself. Even though he was not old enough to marry, the new emperor was not a child. Moreover, he had many great scholars and teachers to educate him. How could he not manage the entire country?

"But this is not in line with the rules of the Yu Kingdom," one must get married and establish a family before inheriting the throne.

"The late emperor has passed away, and the country cannot be without a ruler for a day." What about rules? The late emperor only has this one son, what else can he expect?

"You are all the pillars of the Yu State. For the sake of the Yu State, you should fully support the new emperor." If you don't support him, it means you have selfish motives. I'm afraid he is a spy from another country.

"..."

Yu Sheng was wearing a dragon robe and sitting on the dragon throne, listening to the quarrel below with a serious look on his face.

He did not stop them, nor did he try to persuade them. Instead, he just watched the group of people bickering with each other like an outsider, as if they were watching a farce.

farce?

"That's right. In fact, they all know in their hearts that they can't stop their son from ruling the country." No matter who it is, they can't stop the trend that is rising.

The reason why he is so angry now is mostly because he is doing it for Yu Sheng to see.

After experiencing a funeral, Shen Yao's bright and beautiful appearance became a little older. She did not take any deliberate measures to maintain her appearance, and she even tried to look older occasionally. Now, everyone would say that this new empress dowager had a sincere love for the late emperor.

"If it can be used, use it. If it cannot be used, be patient and wait." After this storm is over, no one will hold on to it, whether it is a rise or a fall.

"Don't worry, mother. Your son knows."

After several years of studying the art of controlling subordinates and the way to be a king, Yu Sheng finally put it into practice.