——Yanguang, Fourth Year, April, Renzi day.
The sky appeared slightly overcast.
The wind howled, as if it were about to rain.
Chongde Hall.
Although it was not yet time for the morning court, the atmosphere within the Imperial Palace was already extremely tense.
Yesterday, Yan Ji had assumed the name of Empress Dowager presiding.
She issued an edict ordering Liu Yi to respect the late Emperor's last wishes and ascend the throne in the court today.
Of course, she was naturally guarded.
Even though Gu Xi had done nothing last night, she was still extraordinarily cautious.
Yan Ji was already fully prepared, and if there was any change in the palace today, the Forbidden Army under her control could act directly.
If Gu Xi did not resist, so be it.
The general situation was already determined.
The direction of the ministers would immediately shift.
Gu Xi could be gradually deposed, and it seemed like a win either way.
Time slowly passed...
