Chapter 1608: A Lifetime Together

le. I'll go down and prepare for tomorrow's visit to my natal family.""Take some gifts, don't let Xier lose face.""My child understands, Mother Concubine does too."Du Gucheng and Feng Lingxi walked ou...“Dugu City!”

The Empress Dowager angrily roared, "You dare to rebel with the Prime Minister Do you want to drive me to death"

Dugu Cheng looked at the empress dowager's gaze and actually felt murderous intent.

"來人，將太後送回慈安宮，冇有本王的允許，不得踏出慈安宮。"

The Empress Dowager pointed at Dugu City, her whole body trembling with anger. “Good…good for you, Dugu City.”

Upon hearing the Empress Dowager's words, the entire person fainted from anger, and the scene became chaotic.

"Send the Empress Dowager back to Ci'an Palace and take good care of her."

Duke Gulong spoke, and the palace maids and eunuchs hurriedly escorted the Empress Dowager back to Ci'an Palace. On the court, only King Yu and his supporters remained. Seeing the sudden shift in power, the ministers began to panic.

"Regent," Prince Yu sneered at Dugu City, "You still say you don't want the throne After becoming Regent, why not simply ascend to the throne and proclaim yourself emperor Dugu City, you really are something. You fooled me well, even deceiving your own birth mother. What a brilliant scheme."

Dugu City stared coldly at Wang Yu, looking at the unwillingness in his eyes, "Wang Yu, your people have been controlled, you have already lost."

"I lost What did I do"

King Yu laughed coldly, looking at the people present, "When I went to court, there were changes in the court. What does this have to do with me It's all done by the Empress Dowager. Dugu City, if you are so capable, then punish the Empress Dowager! I haven't done anything."

Dugu Cheng clenched his fists, looking at King Yu's mocking smile, anger rising within him.

"Anyone above the rank of Marquis who commits a crime and disrupts the court will be imprisoned and await the emperor's judgement."

"Dugu City!"

The King roared, "On what grounds do you accuse me of sowing chaos in the court What evidence do you have You have no proof, so why arrest me"

"The evidence King Yi wanted, this humble minister has already gathered."

The Chancellor took a thick stack of papers from the hands of an official beside him and stared at King Yu. "These are all impeachment scrolls against you," he said. "When the Emperor wakes, they will convince you."

Take it down!

Dugu Cheng spoke, Wang Hou roared, "Who dares to touch this king!"

King You roared, but he found that apart from him, all the Imperial Guards and all the ministers had retreated, isolating him. Looking into Du Gucheng's unwavering eyes, King You finally understood that Du Gucheng had already controlled everyone around him.

"Your reinforcements won't be arriving, King of Honor. You have lost!"

The Imperial Guards who surged in behind Dugu City quickly stepped forward and subdued King Yu. Looking at the people on the court, many of them claimed allegiance to him on a daily basis, but now, one by one they stood behind Dugu City. He was truly unwilling.

Why has he always lost to him, from childhood to adulthood

"I will not lose to you."

The King, unwillingly, cast a glance at Dugu City before being led away. Dugu City shouted sharply, "Immediately follow this king to greet the emperor."

The Chancellor followed closely behind Dugu City, with the courtiers following suit as they made their way to the Palace of Weiyang. The situation within the palace was under control, and the gates to the Palace of Weiyang were also opened. Dugu City led everyone inside, saying, "I am late in rescuing Your Majesty, please forgive my tardiness."

Emperor Yuan Zhao lay on the couch, his face pale. He looked at Dugu Cheng and nodded slightly.

"Alang, quickly go and see the Emperor." Dugu City spoke, Li Wuyan hurriedly stepped forward, no minister dared to stop him, obeying Dugu City's arrangement.

"Your Majesty, the Emperor's health is frail and requires careful tending."

Li Wuyan walked to Dugu City's side and whispered, Dugu City nodded, "Then I'll leave this to you. This king and the prime minister will go handle the aftermath first."

"Your Majesty, it's alright."

Li Wuyan wanted to get up but was caught by Yu ZHAO Emperor's wrist. He turned and comforted him gently. Yu Zhao Emperor's lips moved, but he didn't speak. However, his eyes were always on Li Wuyan, wanting to speak.

"Your Majesty, I can cure you. Please be at ease."

Only then did Emperor Yuan Zhao let go, watching Li Wu Yan rise and busy himself. His eyes were slightly moist, his gaze following Li Wu Yan the whole time.

"Your Majesty, while we are at it, let us eliminate all remnants of Prince Yu's faction. We must not leave room for future trouble."

The Chancellor suggested that this time, the quick rescue of Emperor was entirely due to Dugu City's efforts. But now he holds military power and is also the Regent King. With the Emperor's current frail health, the throne might very well fall into Dugu City's hands. The Chancellor, being a shrewd man, naturally knows whom he needs to follow.

"First, find out what happened. Control the person and wait until the Emperor is feeling better before deciding their fate."

King Yu's remnants were numerous. If it weren't for his understanding this time, cutting off King Yu's retreat and the troops outside the city, today's rescue would not have been so successful. In the end, knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory.

The Chancellor hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Your Highness the Regent King, now that the Emperor has entrusted you with full authority over all matters, you can handle this Prince Yu matter after which you can report to the Emperor. This will save the Emperor from worrying."

"The Prime Minister makes a valid point, however, the Duke of Wei is still the Emperor's brother. This matter should be decided by the Emperor himself. The Prime Minister needn't persuade me."

The Emperor is still alive, let him handle Prince Yu. If the Chancellor has someone stirring up trouble, he'll probably add treason to his list of crimes.

Duke Gucheng imprisoned the remnants of Wang Yu's faction and then went to visit the emperor.

Emperor Yuan Zhao's body was already weakened by residual poison, and his imprisonment over this period had further deteriorated his health. Although he could recover, it would only be a matter of time.

Dugu Cheng arrived at Ci'an Palace, but the Empress Dowager wasn't doing much better than the Emperor. After fainting, she was examined by imperial physicians who simply advised her to rest properly. When she awoke, she remained gloomy and disheartened.

"I, your humble servant, pay my respects to the Empress Dowager."

"Your Majesty, I dare not accept such courtesy. You are now the Regent King, even the Prime Minister has to show you respect. How could I possibly allow you to bow to me"

The Empress Dowager's voice was laced with resentment. What else could she say She had struggled to get where she was, yet she lost to Dugu City. Truly, her good son, once he recovered from his illness, joined forces with others to oppose her.

"Empress Dowager, since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety have always been difficult to reconcile. Today, I have dared to offend."

Dugu City knelt down and kowtowed to the Empress Dowager. The Empress Dowager snorted coldly, “This old woman wouldn’t dare.”

"Empress Dowager, the Emperor is the ruler of a nation. He treats you like his own mother. You really shouldn't..."

"Shut up!"

The Empress Dowager's voice boomed with anger, "Du Gu Cheng, I wonder if you even remember why I entered the palace. Have you ever looked at me since you married Feng Ling Xi Your eyes are completely lost in her, so much so that you don't even know what you're doing Do you have any idea how I endured all these years in the palace Now you've ruined everything I've worked for! You really are something else, my good son."

“Your Majesty, I dare to ask, do you truly consider me your son When you took away my military power and wanted to threaten me with Xier, did you ever think of me as your son All these years, everything you've done, have you ever thought of me as your son”yes and walked towards the front hall. She happened to see Princess Pingnan and Xiao Simu walking out from inside. Seeing Feng Lingxi, Princess Pingnan smiled slightly, "Fourth Princess, I apologize f...