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A seasoned soldier would surely understand the ways of blades and swords. The sound of the mirrored swords being drawn was steady, and just from these two details, it was clear that the Eight-Sided Han Swords in the hands of the Female Guards were no ordinary weapons; they were likely divine artifacts that even the entire Da Zhou could not forge.
The Langya Prince glared at the swords, noticing the Female Guards drawing their weapons. He looked at Su Qianxue, whose expression was serene and resolute, and realized this was a show of force directed at him. Gritting his teeth, he asked, "May I inquire, Your Majesty, if the honor bestowed by the late Emperor requires one to kneel before it?"
"I command you to kneel! Do you not understand?"
With a cold voice, Su Qianxue shot a glance at one of the Female Guards. In the next moment, another guard entered, carrying the original waist knife. The instant the waist knife clashed with the Eight-Sided Han Sword, it was severed in two. Due to the immense force, the upper half of the blade flew right at Langya Prince's feet, its threatening intent unmistakable. Supported by her newfound authority, Su Qianxue was no longer the timid Empress she once was.
The swords! They were truly treasures.
Langya Prince bent slightly at the waist, his peripheral vision catching sight of all the Female Guards shifting their stances with their swords. He understood then! If he were to pick up the broken blade on the ground, he would be branded a traitor for attempting to harm the Emperor. Su Qianxue had made it clear from the start that she intended to subdue him.
Today’s display was undoubtedly a show of strength; however, he wondered where this swordsmanship had come from and what gave Su Qianxue such confidence?
Never mind! After so many years on the battlefield and navigating court intrigues, there was no need to rush.
Langya Prince knelt down and bowed his head towards Su Qianxue, proclaiming, "Langya Prince pays his respects to Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty!"
The other high officials and Lingnan Prince followed suit, though they did not understand why today’s Empress had become so resolute.
Seeing Langya Prince yield, Su Qianxue picked up a memorial and tossed it to him, saying, "This year, Linzhou General Wang Ming'en has been causing trouble while drunk, oppressing the people and forcibly seizing women. It is no longer appropriate for him to serve as Linzhou General."
"Langya Prince," she continued, "I will dispatch Imperial Guard Commander Mu Jinkun to Lin Prefecture to take over as Linzhou General."
"Your Majesty!" Langya Prince raised his head only to meet Su Qianxue's icy gaze.
The Linzhou General commanded two generals and oversaw four Wan Dajun troops; he was one of Langya Prince's Eight Tiger Generals stationed near the border. The issues of forcibly seizing women and acting tyrannically had long been known. He never expected that today Su Qianxue would bring this matter to light.
"Your Majesty!"
For many years, the Linzhou General has worked hard and contributed greatly! However, these are merely trivial matters concerning the common people; perhaps it would be best not to replace him!
The Langya Prince spoke up directly, defending his subordinate.
Suddenly, a group of guards wielding Eight-Sided Han Swords entered the hall, surrounding all the high-ranking officials.
Everyone was taken aback, unsure why Su Qianxue had suddenly become so bold.
Su Qianxue calmly stated, "This world is mine, Langya Prince. Do you have any objections?"
Your Majesty, you! The Langya Prince was about to express his anger when he noticed the guards glaring at him fiercely. Realizing that if he dared to resist, he would likely be cut down by them, he quickly replied, "I yield; Your Majesty is right!"
"Langya Prince, you are also an old minister; you must understand one thing! In some situations, it’s fine not to act against a certain person, but what needs to be handed over must be surrendered! However, I will not strip him of all authority; after all, he has devoted himself to the state."
Su Qianxue held a big stick in one hand and candy in the other as he continued, "Langya Prince, your character is commendable; therefore, I hereby appoint you as the Loyalty Duke. First, I will take away part of your military power and then grant your son the title of Earl."
The high-ranking officials present chose to turn a blind eye and a deaf ear to this situation; no one spoke up.
Seeing Su Qianxue’s resolute demeanor, the Langya Prince was puzzled as to why this usually timid individual had undergone such a drastic change. Who could possibly be supporting Su Qianxue? Was it that old rascal Lingnan King?
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The Langya Prince couldn’t grasp the situation but chose to accept the title.
"Tomorrow, my Personal Eunuch will go to your estate to confer the title upon your son. I hope you will celebrate accordingly!" Su Qianxue said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty; I will celebrate!" The Langya Prince felt displeased internally; even though he responded appropriately, his words came out stiffly.
As a cunning old fox, he understood that his immediate priority was to find out who was supporting Su Qianxue. It wasn’t about clinging to Linzhou General's military power; once he figured out how to eliminate the forces backing Su Qianxue, regaining Linzhou General's military power would be possible.
Su Qianxue scanned the officials and declared, "I intend to form an Imperial Palace Guards unit of ten thousand men. However, I do not require funds from the Ministry of Revenue nor equipment from the Ministry of Works; all expenses will come from my royal treasury. For now, I am merely informing all of you."
From this moment on, the Great Zhou will be different. All of you, my loyal ministers, should still exercise caution in your actions!
Additionally, Shopkeeper Jiang has unconditionally provided supplies to Lin Qingyue for several years and is a loyal and patriotic individual! Therefore, I hereby appoint Shopkeeper Jiang as an Imperial Merchant and grant him the title of Viscount. If Shopkeeper Jiang does not wish to serve in the court, he may continue his business.
As soon as these words were spoken, a murderous intent flashed in the eyes of Langya Prince! Jiang Han has chosen Su Qianxue! That damned fellow quietly allied himself with Su Qianxue. No wonder that girl has become so arrogant; it turns out Jiang Han is supporting her from behind. Indeed, how could a dignified Empress resist the advances of someone like Jiang Han?
Langya Prince tacitly assumed that Jiang Han and Su Qianxue were having an affair! Otherwise, how could an Empress with little power gain the support of someone like Jiang Han? He absolutely did not believe that Su Qianxue had not used her charm to win him over.
Many high-ranking officials heard that the Empress wanted to establish the Imperial Palace Guards without needing to spend money or provide resources, and they all agreed immediately. Only Langya Prince's expression darkened; his hatred for Jiang Han surged dramatically, and he even regretted having Che Chengyun capture Lin Qingyue!
This useless woman Lin Qingyue couldn't even handle Jiang Han; she was simply foolish beyond measure. It was infuriating to let that little girl Su Qianxue take advantage of the situation. Lin Qingyue was indeed a fool.
Langya Prince's hatred for Lin Qingyue had reached a new peak, and he was already devising new strategies in his mind.
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