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The situation in the previous dynasty is currently unknown to Yun Zhi Yue, but the Empress personally came to greet her. Although she felt a surge of anger inside, she still managed to ask Fang Jieyu about her well-being, causing Fang Jieyu's face to turn pale with concern.
After sending Fang Jieyu back to Qionghua Palace, the Empress kept Yun Zhi Yue behind for a private conversation, inquiring in detail about what had happened in Xing Gong. As a person on the Empress's side, Yun Zhi Yue dutifully reported everything, maintaining a respectful demeanor throughout.
Seeing this, the Empress was somewhat satisfied, believing that Yun Zhi Yue was clever and had not let temporary favor cloud her judgment. The Empress gently patted her arm and said, "Sister, you have worked hard during this time. This Palace thinks you should take a break for a while to avoid harming your health. What do you think?"
This was clearly an attempt to prevent her from serving the Emperor, as the Empress valued fairness in the harem and did not want anyone to be overly favored.
Yun Zhi Yue respectfully replied, "I will follow your arrangements, Your Majesty. I have no ambitions; I only hope to survive in the harem and seek your protection."
The Empress smiled warmly and took her hand, saying, "You are very obedient. This Palace will not allow you to be bullied. Take care of yourself during this time, and if you need anything, just come to me."
As soon as she left Feng Gong, news of Yun Zhi Yue's need for rest spread throughout the harem, and her serving card was removed. The harem was filled with mocking voices, but Yun Zhi Yue paid no attention; instead, she focused on tending to her flowers and plants.
Taking a break was also necessary. Although she had not truly engaged with the Emperor, the daily flattery had been quite exhausting. She needed some time to refresh her eyes. Moreover, with Fang Jieyu and Longzi being like ticking time bombs, she preferred to stay secluded to avoid any trouble.
The harem felt like a calm before a storm while the previous dynasty erupted into chaos. The establishment of Si Li Jian faced strong opposition from all court officials as expected. However, it seemed that the Emperor had been bewitched and stubbornly allowed a eunuch to take power. Luo Bai controlled the imperial seal and became the de facto powerful eunuch.
Previously, the Emperor had neglected state affairs and left approvals to the cabinet; now all matters were being handled by Si Li Jian for review and distribution among officials. Luo Bai's current authority was not much different from that of the Chancellor; who among the ministers would agree to be overshadowed by a eunuch?
At this moment of collective outrage, Luo Bai acted decisively by executing one of the prominent ministers who had supported the establishment of Si Li Jian along with his entire family. Covered in blood, he appeared at court and revealed all the unspeakable deeds committed by these ministers over the years, leaving everyone speechless.
This was just the beginning; each day thereafter saw another minister fall from grace—none escaped without a bloody demise. Luo Bai was like a beast unleashed from its cage, his ruthless methods shocking those ministers who were accustomed to idle chatter.
The key point was that Luo Bai was not killing indiscriminately; these ministers had committed crimes that warranted their execution according to Great Feng Law.
Luo Bai had simply omitted the sentencing, taking matters into his own hands, and afterward laid out irrefutable evidence. This clearly demonstrated that Luo Bai's establishment of Si Li Jian was not a spur-of-the-moment decision. It must have been meticulously planned for many years to gather such evidence without raising suspicion, all for this very day.
The bloody turmoil in the capital had persisted for over half a month, and the court officials grew increasingly anxious about who would be next. No one in the court dared to oppose Si Li Jian any longer; when they saw Luo Bai, they respectfully addressed him as the Master of the Seal. The ominous cloud of blood that loomed over everyone’s heads gradually began to dissipate.
When the Emperor attended court, he noticed that the officials were respectful and no longer dared to speak out of turn. Each one appeared more spirited than before, increasingly relying on Luo Bai. In the past, he had to endure various accusations during court sessions, but now, although the atmosphere remained unchanged, no one dared to voice their opinions.
The Emperor felt an urge to laugh heartily at the heavens; he became less concerned with state affairs, leaving everything to Si Li Jian while he spent his days indulging in the harem. Due to Yun Guiyi's illness, he began to shower favor upon other consorts continuously.
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