Ancient women awaken: loving yourself is the way to go

The message was delivered to Shen Xingxi via carrier pigeon.

Shen Xingxi picked out several ministers and prime ministers who were most likely to be hostile to her, and asked her sisters to help implement the plan.

Jinluan Palace.

Mo Hongyun held the teacup and listened to the censor's advice nonchalantly:

“Your Majesty, I believe that the trees outside the imperial mausoleum are burning for no reason, which is a warning from the late emperor. If we sit idly by and do nothing about this matter, it will surely cause chaos in the world and make people panic.

It has been said since ancient times: It is better to believe it than not to believe it. If the queen is an evil spirit, she will surely bring chaos to the court and endanger the country.

Your Majesty, please be discerning and do not let your personal feelings ruin the eternal foundation of our dynasty.

We are fully aware that this statement may be offensive, but our loyalty is evident to the world.

I hope Your Majesty will think twice before acting and make a quick decision to ensure the stability of our dynasty and the longevity of our country."

Mo Hongyun put down the teacup and looked at the censor with eyes as terrifying as bloodthirsty.

The censor shrank his neck. He didn't expect that the emperor, who usually seemed to listen to the prime minister's opinions on everything and was very easy to talk to, would have such an expression.

He subconsciously glanced at the Prime Minister.

Mo Hongyun followed his gaze and looked at the Prime Minister: "Prime Minister, do you think so too?"

The Prime Minister stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the Queen is sensible and knows the big picture. For the sake of the country and to appease the people, I believe she is willing to make sacrifices."

Mo Hongyun smashed the teacup and for the first time did not hide his anger in front of the prime minister.

His face was as gloomy as the dark clouds before a rainstorm, as if a downpour would begin at any time.

After a long while, he managed to suppress his anger and said, "I want to talk to the Prime Minister alone."

Upon seeing this, the other ministers immediately went outside the hall to wait.

When Mo Hongyun saw the palace door was closed, he asked, "Prime Minister, was it you who did this?"

The Prime Minister shook his head and said, "I just think we can take this opportunity to demote the Queen."

He persuaded her earnestly: "I am thinking about you! I have heard what the Queen said today. She is unwilling to regard her husband as her God, and even incites the people to allow women to lose their chastity. This is simply ridiculous! If this continues, the country will be destroyed in her hands!"

"Prime Minister, so reputation is more important than life, right?"

The Prime Minister was stunned for a moment, then avoided Mo Hongyun's gaze and nodded.

Mo Hongyun sneered, "Do you know that the reason why my mother was rejected by my father is because she is not a virgin?"

The Prime Minister's eyes widened and he blurted out, "Could it be that night..."

His body swayed, as if he would lose his balance in the next second.

Mo Hongyun narrowed his eyes and said, "Part of the reason for my mother's tragedy comes from this. She knew that the emperor had discovered her unclean body, but she did not resist when faced with humiliation. Before she died, she told me not to hate my father. She said she could understand him.

Prime Minister, do you still think there is something wrong with what the Queen said?"

The prime minister clenched his fists, and it took him a long time to find his voice.

"There is nothing wrong with what the Queen said, but in the long run, her position in the hearts of the people will be greater than yours. The General of the Cavalry supports him, and she will have more help after the imperial examination. She also has financial resources that can rival a country. If such a person becomes the Queen, it will sow the seeds of disaster!

I know your feelings for the Queen. I will not force you to touch other women. I only hope that you can find someone to be the Queen. This way, you don't have to worry about the Queen killing you and finding a puppet who can be controlled to take the throne, while she completely controls the government behind the scenes."

Mo Hongyun closed his eyes. He never thought that the conflict between him and Xingxi would emerge so quickly.

He smiled bitterly, "Prime Minister, Xingxi once said that as long as there are other people in my backyard, she will no longer be tempted by me. Do you think I really can't have both?"

The prime minister told the cruel truth: "Since ancient times, the emperors had three palaces and six courtyards not just for the purpose of procreating offspring, but more for appeasing court officials and consolidating their rule.

Each concubine represents a different force, and their promotion and downfall are closely related to the court.

Considering your sincerity, I am willing to try with you to appease the court officials without going through the harem, but you have to at least think about yourself and the country. The spontaneous combustion of the trees this time doesn't it mean that some officials are dissatisfied with the daughter of a fourth-rank official sitting on the throne?

You have just ascended the throne and have not yet secured your seat on the throne, and the crown prince is only imprisoned and may pose a threat to you at any time.

However, the Queen Mother, who was supposed to be dead, is being protected by the Queen. If you deal with the Crown Prince, the Queen's power will be out of control.

I am going to say something you don't want to hear. Even if you are not afraid of the Queen, she will think you are afraid of her. Given her temperament, will she believe you?"

Mo Hongyun couldn't answer the Prime Minister's question, but he was reluctant and unwilling to give up.

He couldn't bear to leave the only woman who moved him, nor could he bear to leave the changes that Xingxi had brought to the world and to him.

He has put so much thought into this, but so far he has only seen Xingxi's abdominal muscles. How can he be willing to accept this?

"Prime Minister, my mourning period will end in two months. I will give you an answer then."

To be fair, he still hoped to find a way to have both, but if that wasn't possible, then let's talk about it!

The Prime Minister nodded, but without pressing too hard, he asked, "So how does the Emperor want to resolve this matter?"

"The Queen said she would take revenge personally."

As soon as Mo Hongyun finished speaking, Mantian walked into the room and reported, "Your Majesty, a tree outside the Prime Minister's ancestral hall caught fire for no reason. There was a red cloth note next to the tree, which read: Li Xun is possessed by a ghost. Please help my son, Your Majesty."

The Prime Minister's face was gloomy, and there was a murderous intent in his eyes. "Your Majesty, have you and I ever thought of a way to break this impasse? If you let the Queen become more powerful, do you want to give up the throne?"

"Prime Minister, I want to be alone first." Mo Hongyun was confused and waved his hand to let the Prime Minister leave.

He sat in front of the window, his eyes wandering, sometimes looking at the swaying branches, sometimes falling on the Qingli Pond in the distance.

He seemed to see the scene of fishing with Xingxi.

That was his first time fishing, and he didn’t even know that the bait was eaten by the fish. Xingxi would remind him helplessly.

Seeing that he couldn't catch any fish, I held him from behind and patiently guided him.

Under Xingxi's guidance, he finally caught one.

Xingxi grabbed the fish and smiled brightly, "This fish is a testament to my teaching achievements! How do you want to eat it?"

He never thought that the merit would be used on fish, and that the merit could also be eaten.

Thinking about it now, I am still amused by Xingxi’s thoughts.

The system's voice suddenly reached my ears: [Host, this is a great idea! The trees outside the ancestral halls of countless ministers are on fire, and there are words saying that the ministers are demons and monsters. The law cannot punish everyone, and the emperor has to consider the stability of the country, so he arranged a scapegoat to take responsibility for the matter. ]

[It’s inevitable that people will panic.] Shen Xingxi sighed: [Children are most easily frightened. I’ll let Xinghuo give out candy for free tomorrow! Eat something sweet and you’ll feel better.]

[Host, I feel like you're not in a good mood right now. Why don't you let Mo Hongyun eat something sweet and you try it? ] The system's eyes flickered. She certainly knew how Mo Hongyun was struggling.

[Good idea! I think he is not in a good mood right now. I have arranged the rest of the things. I will go buy some candy and return to the palace. I can't let Mo Hongyun face it alone.]

[Tsk! Why can't he just face it himself? He's the emperor!]

[I don't care if he is the emperor or not. Since he promised me, he is mine. It is my duty to protect him.]

The system couldn't help but ask: [What if he doesn't want to protect you? ]