I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 106 - 40: Yan Ji’s Disorderly Decrees, Peril for the Nation

Chapter 106: Chapter 40: Yan Ji’s Disorderly Decrees, Peril for the Nation

"The Gu Clan has long been favored by the Emperor’s grace. In the past, Marquis Zhongwu returned to Ji, and Marquis Wencheng relinquished power—both exemplars of virtuous ministers. What is the Grand Tutor aiming for with his current actions?"

"...."

Voices of questioning surged like waves.

Yan Ji’s political tactics should not be underestimated.

She attempted to use her power to intimidate—

disrupting the situation with the help of the ministers; cementing the cause of death with the Emperor’s favor; and using various conditions like the imperial edict to directly challenge the Gu Clan’s reputation.

She wanted to force Gu Xi to submit!

The atmosphere grew increasingly tense, as if conflict was imminent.

At this moment, Grand Commandant Yang Zhen suddenly shouted, "Silence!"

"What exactly are you all trying to do?"

"The Grand Tutor is a regent to whom the late Emperor Xiaohe entrusted the orphan, and Empress He Xi also entrusted the responsibilities of the Great Han to him."

"How could the late Emperor treat the Grand Tutor like a father and leave such an imperial edict?"

"In my view, this is clearly a forged edict!"

Yang Zhen was renowned at court for his integrity and fairness, highly valued by Gu Xi.

At this moment, both publicly and privately, he was bound to speak out.

Upon his remark, it seemed to trigger a switch.

Laili also angrily said, "Indeed!"

"When has the Crown Prince ever fallen short in virtue?"

"How could he be deposed without reason?"

"Besides, if it’s as the Empress said, the sudden death of the late Emperor, where would the talk of an imperial edict come from?"

Minister of the Secretariat Chen Zhong stood up and angrily glared at Jiangjing and others, loudly berating, "You are usurping the state!!!"

"How dare you slander the Empress?" Yan Xian was enraged, glaring at Chen Zhong, "The Emperor’s edict is here!"

"If you continue to slander, it amounts to rebellion!"

"Indeed!" Situ Liu Shou coldly spoke, glancing at the crowd, then looking at Gu Xi, solemnly said, "Grand Tutor, the late Emperor has left an edict, which must not be altered."

"I urge the Grand Tutor to think thrice; the Gu Clan’s reputation over generations now rests on the Grand Tutor alone."

"Liu Shou, you are abetting evil!"

"Hmph! Do you all really intend to rebel? How dare you disobey the late Emperor’s edict and slander the Empress!"

"....."

Voices of questioning arose one after another.

Clearly mourning the Emperor’s death, yet the court was like a bustling marketplace.

Who can back down?

Whether for personal gain or the last bit of integrity in their hearts.

This was destined to be an unprecedented struggle.

Yan Ji continued to keep her eyes on Gu Xi.

She had made all preparations.

If Gu Xi truly decided to fight to the end, she would not hesitate to bury him within these palace walls.

She had no retreat left.

This was an all-or-nothing game.

As long as she could control the court.

She could turn black to white, unafraid even if these events were recorded in history.

Gu Xi never opened his mouth.

He simply gave a cold sweep to Yan Ji, Jiangjing, and others.

Then, without a word, he turned and walked away.

This scene, no one expected.

The debates came to an abrupt stop.

Deng Zhi, Yang Zhen, and others did not hesitate in the slightest, and immediately got up and left.

Watching their retreating figures, Yan Xian’s face grew angrier, and he furiously said, "Why not take this opportunity to kill them all together?"

"Impossible!"

Before Yan Ji could speak, Liu Shou hurriedly shook his head, "The Grand Tutor’s reputation is exceedingly high throughout the land. If we act rashly, it will surely lead to great chaos."

"Indeed."

Yan Ji also nodded slightly, calmly saying, "The imperial guards and the Southern Army are both under our control; no matter what he does, unless he leaves Luoyang, he cannot escape my grasp."

"If he truly intends to rebel...."

Saying this, a smile appeared on Yan Ji’s face, "Then it would be exactly what I desire, with no further worry about the people of the world."

"The Grand Tutor will not rebel."

Liu Shou shook his head, saying, "The Gu Clan’s reputation is tremendous in the Great Han."

"The Grand Tutor is a wise man."

"He would never gamble with the Gu Clan’s reputation...."

The crowd nodded in agreement.

Liu Shou looked at Yan Ji and continued, "The urgent matter now is to have the new sovereign ascend the throne as soon as possible."

"Once this is accomplished, the major affairs can be settled!!!"

Yan Ji nodded slightly, agreeing, "Indeed, convey the Empress Dowager’s decree, that the new sovereign ascends the throne tomorrow!"

"Understood!"

Everyone in the room hurriedly bowed in salute.

Throughout, no one cared for the Emperor’s corpse, which had already started to emit a foul odor.

Fortunately, it wasn’t summer.

Plus, Yan Ji applied some preservation methods.

Otherwise, Liu Hu’s body might have already decayed.

....

Champion Marquis Mansion.

The officials naturally followed Gu Xi all the way to the mansion.

Their expressions were all somewhat grave.

At this moment, they were indeed at a dead end.

If Yan Ji managed to finalize these matters, they would forever struggle to rise again, and the Great Han was destined to tread an irreversible path.

Seeing the solemn expressions of the officials.

It was not until they entered the mansion that Gu Xi spoke for the first time, his expression complicated, seeming to sigh, "I’m truly not as capable as my grandfather."

"Grand Tutor...."

The crowd’s expressions also changed subtly.

"If my grandfather were still alive, I believe the Great Han wouldn’t have come to this..."

Gu Xi seemed indifferent, continuing to mutter.

After speaking, he looked at the officials, his expression returning to normal, "There’s no need for panic among you."

"Their mistake is in thinking that the Gu Clan has come this far solely because of me."

"If my guess is correct."

"They will certainly have the new sovereign ascend the throne soon."

"Then, you can follow me to welcome the Emperor."

Upon hearing this, the officials’ expressions changed dramatically.

Welcome the Emperor?

Was Gu Xi truly going to give up?

"Grand Tutor!" Yang Zhen immediately spoke up, "What do you mean?"

He found it difficult to accept.

Gu Xi was a regent to whom he entrusted the orphan.

How could he tolerate such a thing?

"Bo Qi, don’t be anxious; just watch and see."