The next day.
Just like the previous grand court meetings, the outside of the Tianji Hall was already filled with people before the hour of Mao.
The difference is that today, the area closest to the palace gate is occupied by a group of people dressed in gorgeous but similar clothes.
These people, young and old, were all men, and exuded a hint of majesty.
There is no doubt that they are all descendants of royal families.
Most people are puzzled by this.
You know, even members of the royal family who hold official positions do not necessarily attend court meetings with other officials. They all go to the emperor for an audience when there is something to discuss.
And among so many people who came today, nine out of ten of them do not hold official positions.
Thinking of the royal ceremony that had just ended not long ago, the officials felt that something big was going to happen today, so they kept silent and waited obediently for the court meeting to begin.
The entire Tianji Palace was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
In comparison, the noise inside the hall was slightly louder.
All civil and military officials were driven to the left row, and Jiang Huaifeng and a group of royal family members occupied the entire right side of the hall.
Lu Zhong quietly moved closer to Lou Youzhi and whispered with resentment: "Can't you reveal the truth first?"
"You misunderstood. I don't know what's going to happen this time."
Lou Youzhi shook his head.
"have no idea?"
Lu Zhong turned his head and looked at Lou Youzhi suspiciously.
Although Lou Youzhi was half disabled after the grand sacrifice, it was his personal strength that was disabled, not the power of his subordinates.
Even if their power would weaken and shrink, it would not be paralyzed in more than half a month. How could they not know about it?
Even if we didn't know at first, we should start investigating after Daisai's memory was restored yesterday.
Thinking of this, Lu Zhong instinctively believed that Lou Youzhi didn't want to tell him, and couldn't help feeling a little indignant.
At this moment, the voice of Emperor Yongtai came from behind the curtain.
"Today is not the day for a court meeting. Who summoned you here?"
The curtain not only blocks the view, but also serves as a watershed covered by rules.
Therefore, Emperor Yongtai could only hear the movements in the front hall but could not see who was in the front hall.
Otherwise, he wouldn't ask such a question.
"Your Majesty, this court meeting was initiated by the Imperial Clan Bureau and the entire royal family."
Jiang Huaifeng opened his mouth slowly, a gleam of light flashing in his eyes.
As soon as he finished speaking, the golden curtain moved without wind.
The terrifying aura swept out, like a heavy boulder, pressing down on everyone's hearts.
"What is the purpose of this move by the Emperor's uncle?"
Emperor Yongtai's tone was somewhat cold.
To be honest, Jiang Huaifeng was a little flustered at this time.
He didn't expect that even through the curtain, Emperor Yongtai could still display such powerful strength.
It seems that the two million royal sons really have become nutrients...
When he thought of this, Jiang Huaifeng became angry and shouted, "Please invite the descendants of Taizu into the hall!"
The descendant of Taizu?
In the back hall, Emperor Yongtai's heart sank suddenly when he heard these four words.
Of course he knew that Xu Chong was the descendant of Taizu, and he also knew that Xu Chong would probably return to Beijing in the next two days.
It is expected that Dou Tianyuan, whose memory has been tampered with, will contact Xu Chong after much hesitation and inform him of the gap in the world and the royal sacrifice.
Then Xu Chong will go to Lou Youzhi to verify, and only after getting the same answer will he make the final choice.
Regardless of whether Xu Chong chooses to enter the back hall or chooses to stay away from the capital, it is unlikely that he will have anything to do with Jiang Huaifeng.
After all, the attitude of Jiang Huaifeng and other royal family members towards him must be far more fearful than resentful. At this time, he should have honestly hidden in Xumi Heaven and taken strict precautions, instead of running out and wandering around at the risk of his life, and happened to come into contact with Xu Chong.
The only possible reason is the memory of Jiang Huaifeng and others...
Already recovered!
"... Jiang, Xing, He!"
Emperor Yongtai spat out three words from between his teeth and asked coldly: "Why?"
Why?
When the officials in the hall heard this question, they quickly followed the example of the royal family and focused their attention on an inconspicuous old man.
Facing the gazes of the crowd, Jiang Xinghe showed no strange expression and said calmly: "Your Majesty, I have a clear conscience."
"A clear conscience? Good, good, good!"
Emperor Yongtai laughed out of anger and said three good words in a row.
It was no wonder that he was so furious. He understood better than anyone what kind of situation would arise if another master like Dou Tianyuan appeared and was hostile to him.
therefore……
"Since you are determined to die, I will grant your wish."
Emperor Yongtai's tone was full of murderous intent.
As soon as he finished speaking, a strong wind burst out from behind the curtain and went straight to the place where Jiang Xinghe spoke.
This is not the natural wind of heaven and earth, but the killing wind of the celestial beings in the Dharma Realm.
If Jiang Xinghe was hit, not to mention that he is now on the verge of death, even if he is at his peak, there will only be one outcome.
That is death.
Unfortunately, Xu Chong was already in the hall.
Just as everyone in the hall realized what was happening and wanted to help in horror, a white hand appeared in front of Jiang Xinghe.
He put his two fingers together and, in front of everyone, he pinched the strong wind.
"Oh, as expected, it is only the first rank of Dharmadhatu."
Xu Chong chuckled and revealed his figure.
Everyone paused in astonishment, feeling confused and uncertain.
They all knew Xu Chong, so they were not surprised by the sudden appearance of such a method.
What really surprised them was Xu Chong's strength.
The first level of Dharma?
Does this mean that Emperor Yongtai's killing move is only at the first level of Dharmakāya?
Well, even so...
Can the power of the first level of Dharma be easily grasped by two fingers?
For a moment, everyone who was already confused about this court meeting became even more alert.
Xu Chong ignored this.
With a bang, the strong wind was directly annihilated by the force between the two fingers.
"Jiang Xiaokong, ah Jiang Xiaokong, you schemed against the world and me, but have you ever thought that this day would come?"
Xu Chong smiled slightly and stepped onto the imperial platform step by step.
Before he finished speaking, there was fear in the hall.
Jiang Xiaokong is the real name of Emperor Yongtai. Xiao is his generation name, the same as Jiang Xiaohua of Prince Qian.
I don't know what the ancestors of the Jiang family who arranged the characters were thinking. Maybe it had been passed down for too many generations, so it was difficult to choose a generation name. So unfortunately, Emperor Yongtai encountered such a generation name.
Because the word "xiao" has a somewhat derogatory connotation, even people of the same clan and generation would rarely call these people by their names.
The only exceptions before were Dou Tianyuan and King Qian.
First, the two had a good relationship, second, Dou Tianyuan had no ill intentions, and third, King Qian could not defeat Dou Tianyuan.
Now, there is one more.
But it is obvious that Xu Chong has a bad relationship with Emperor Yongtai, and the words calling him by his name were full of malice.
So…
Xu Chong is stronger than Your Majesty?
A bold idea appeared in everyone's mind, making them a little unbelievable.
At this time, Xu Chong had already circled behind the dragon throne and was facing the curtain.
"Don't you want the rules of immortality?"
Xu Chong opened his hands and said wildly: "Come and get it!"
“…”
There was a long silence behind the curtain.
Not to mention the people in the hall.
Even Jiang Huaifeng did not expect Xu Chong to be so arrogant. He was frightened and, like everyone else, stared closely behind the curtain.
However, after a long time, there was still no news.
"In that case, I won't be polite."
Xu Chong flicked his sleeves, turned around and walked to the dragon throne.
This confrontation had already stunned all the officials and royal family. When they saw Xu Chong making a move, they quickly focused their attention again.
"The Imperial Academy has drafted an edict. Your Majesty is ill. From today on, the Crown Princess will be the regent. All government affairs of Daqing will be jointly handled by the Cabinet and the Crown Princess. There is no need to report to the emperor."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lou Youzhi's eyes moved.
These words, except for adding the Crown Princess, were what he almost said at the beginning.
It seems reasonable, but in front of Emperor Yongtai, it only has one meaning.
Seize power.
A complete seizure of power.
Once the announcement was made, it meant that Emperor Yongtai was completely sidelined and became a complete puppet.
The difference is that if he had said this at the beginning, it would have meant he had broken off relations with the entire royal family. But now, after the grand sacrifice, when said by Xu Chong, the descendant of Taizu, the meaning is completely different.
Lou Youzhi turned his head and looked at Jiang Huaifeng and other royal family members.
really.
No one made any movement, and even their expressions were just surprise, shock, etc., without even a trace of dissatisfaction.
Dou Tianyuan also noticed this and couldn't help but ask in a low voice: "Do you know what happened? Why did the royal family suddenly start to support Xu Chong?"
"You should have gone to find Xu Chong after your memory was restored, right? Why are you asking me instead?"
Lou Youzhi glanced at Dou Tianyuan.
"this……"
Dou Tianyuan scratched his head. "Yesterday I was planning to break into the back hall, but before I got there I was stopped by Xu Chong. When I asked him, he wouldn't tell me, and only told me that there would be a court meeting today."
"That's it."
Lou Youzhi shrugged, "You didn't even know that you met Xu Chong yesterday, not to mention that I just met him again at the court meeting."
"All right……"
The two stopped talking and turned their attention back to what was behind the curtain.
Now that the situation is clear, the officials are unlikely to resist Xu Chong, and the attitude of the royal family is even clearer.
So, how will Emperor Yongtai respond?
Is it wise to avoid the attack, or are there other means?
Finally, after everyone's wait, Emperor Yongtai's voice sounded again.
"Xu Chong, if you want power, I can give it to you, because power is useless to me."
"Just like the rules of immortality for you."
"Having the blood of the Great Ancestor means that the Purple Mansion is inherently defective."
"The rules of immortality are of no use to you, but they are the only hope for the world and all living beings."
Emperor Yongtai paused for a moment and said earnestly, "I hope you can consider the overall situation."
"Considering the overall situation?"
Xu Chong showed disdain on his face and asked without even turning his head: "How do you take care of everything?"
"Of course, I will cooperate with you and strip you of the rules of immortality."
Emperor Yongtai said bluntly.
"Don't make it sound so nice."
Xu Chong sneered, "Stripping? There have been precedents of fragments of the cave attaching to people, but if you want to obtain the rules, besides killing the person and letting the fragments find another place to stay, is there any other way?"
“…”
Emperor Yongtai choked for a moment, then continued: "One life in exchange for the entire world, your name will surely be praised by future generations."
"Good, good for the world and the people, good for considering the overall situation."
Xu Chong clapped his hands and suddenly changed the subject: "I just don't understand, for you, this consideration of the overall situation means slaughtering the people and slaughtering the royal family, but for me, it means sacrificing myself."
"Xu Chong..."
Emperor Yongtai's tone suddenly became sharp.
"Shut up!"
Xu Chong shouted loudly, and his luxurious robe fluttered without wind.
An aura far more powerful than any before slowly rose from his body, like a demon god reviving.
"I know that you said this in order to incite others to ally with you for the sake of future benefits and force me into the back palace."
"Why did I let you continue speaking when I knew it?"
"Because you said it wrong."
"From the very beginning, my Purple Palace was intact."
“Even my first seeding was in the Purple Mansion.”
"So, the rules of immortality..."
Xu Chong raised the corner of his mouth, "It really can make me live forever."
"impossible!"
Emperor Yongtai's voice suddenly became high-pitched, "As long as you are of Taizu's bloodline, your purple palace must be congenitally defective, unless..."
"Unless you're not at all!"
"Yes, you are just an orphan adopted by Xu Youan."
"I was originally curious about how my clone could adopt a great ancestor's bloodline, and how this great ancestor's bloodline could awaken its memory and even have the aptitude to become the great ancestor's descendant."
"Now it seems that you don't have the blood of the Great Ancestor in your body at all!"
Emperor Yongtai suddenly became stern, "Tell me! What evil method did you use to steal the foundation of my royal family!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the pupils of the royal family, led by Jiang Huaifeng, shrank sharply.
If he didn't have royal blood, even if Xu Chong learned the Zhengyang Power just because he was special, it would not be a good thing for them.
It can even be considered a very bad thing.
The fact that a person with infinite lifespan controlled the Six Covenants was already unsettling for them, but it was his identity as the descendant of Taizu that gave them an excuse to convince themselves.
And if Xu Chong didn't even have royal blood...
Thinking of this, Jiang Huaifeng and others looked unhappy.
"Why……"
Jiang Xinghe, who had been silent all this time, suddenly sighed and took a step forward. "Let me explain this question."
Swish.
The people in the hall looked over.
"As Your Majesty said, Xu Chong is not a descendant of Taizu..."
Jiang Xinghe ignored the furious Jiang Huaifeng and others and changed the subject: "Xu Chong's true identity is the reincarnation of Taizu."
?
!!!
Be it the royal family or the officials, they were all stunned at first, and then terrified.
"Jiang Xinghe, do you know what you are talking about?"
A voice with suppressed anger came from behind the curtain.
Jiang Xinghe ignored it and continued, "This is not just nonsense, but the conclusion I came to after peeping into Lou Xiang's memory and verifying it myself."
"Leaving aside the Zhengyang Jin, there are three other points that can prove this."
"First, Xu Chong's Purple Palace is innately perfect."
"Secondly, Xu Chong is not restricted by any arsenal in the Daqing Arsenal. He can move freely and see things without any hindrance."
"The above is what I learned from Lou Xiang's memory."
"And there is a third point that I have personally verified."
At this point, Jiang Xinghe turned around and scanned everyone's faces one by one, "Xu Chong does not hold the position of clan leader, but he can directly control and use the Six Covenants."
"The memories of all of you were restored by him."