The Poisonous Wife: Cute Baby Comes to Rebirth with Me

The Empress Dowager looked at these officials who suddenly appeared in the hall like clowns with sharp eyes. They spoke fiercely, as if they were messengers of justice who wanted to seek justice for Liu Prajna.

Under her majestic gaze, everyone lowered their heads. Even Lord Lin, who usually thought highly of himself, couldn't help but feel intimidated and tried hard to maintain his outward composure.

There was total silence in the hall, as if even the air had frozen.

Yi Han, like other ministers, kept his head down and did not dare to slack off in the slightest.

The Empress Dowager nodded slightly, and the sternness on her face gradually turned into a warm smile. She slowly said, "What Lord Lin said does make some sense. However, I think Lord Lin's memorial may be a little unnecessary. Just last night, the Emperor issued an imperial decree to confer the title of Consort Liu to Liu."

When these words were spoken, Lord Lin was extremely shocked. The imperial edict from yesterday...last night?

But last night Liu Banruo came to him and threatened him with words. Did she already know about it? Lord Lin speculated in his heart, but he could only say embarrassedly: "Your Majesty is wise!" He was uneasy at the moment and did not dare to look directly into the eyes of the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager smiled as before and continued, "The Emperor is naturally wise, which is why all officials are loyal and the country is peaceful. If there is nothing else today, let's go. However, I am studying Buddhist scriptures recently. I wonder which nobleman is willing to accompany me to the Buddhist temple to practice together?"

She glanced at the officials who had just stood up for Liu Prajna again, and paused for a moment, "How about just you guys?"

The officials who were named felt nervous and answered one after another: "I obey your order!"

Afterwards, the Empress Dowager called out the names of several old officials, such as General Lin, Marquis Zhentian, Marquis Beiming, Marquis Nantong, Lord Wang, and General Mu. They all stepped out and bowed in response.

Yi Han was also among them. Upon hearing this, he stepped out as well and bowed, saying, "I obey your command."

The Empress Dowager stood up and waved her hand. "The rest of you will follow me to the Suzaku Palace later."

Lord Lin and Grand Secretary Ji looked at each other, and there was a hint of uneasiness in each other's eyes.

They knew clearly that all the people present were more or less connected to the King of Lingnan, but it had never been made clear before.

Now, as they stood here, their identities were self-evident.

However, to their surprise, the number of people seemed to be smaller than they expected.

Lord Lin knew that there were far more officials in the capital who had dealings with the King of Lingnan than these, at least more than fifteen people.

The King of Lingnan mentioned this number in his letter.

Everyone was waiting anxiously. Those who had just spoken up for Liu Prajna were now standing in front of the Empress Dowager.

However, this also includes Mu Yihan.

He hadn't said a word before, so why was he called here?

Everyone looked at Yi Han, their eyes full of doubt and confusion.

Thinking of his identity and what he had done, they felt an inexplicable disgust in their hearts.

If he had not gone to Lingnan first to verify the Lingnan King's rebellion, there would not have been such a turmoil today.

However, Yi Han didn't care about it at all. He felt the malicious gazes from everyone, but remained calm.

Compared to his anxiety last night, he seemed unusually calm at this moment.

"General." Lord Lin suddenly spoke, breaking the silent atmosphere.

Yi Han cupped his hands and replied, "Lord Lin."

Lord Lin usually relies on his position as the Junior Secretary of the Dali Temple to boss other officials around, and he is never very nice to people like Yi Han who have come from behind.

"General, do you know why the Empress Dowager wants us to go?"