Chapter 254: Eliminate the Insider
Zhao Ting frowned slightly: "But now you are the ruler of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. Even if the Queen of Beichen holds the power to depose the emperor, she can't depose you for no reason, right?"
"If she has rebellious intentions, your majesty doesn't need to ask, the civil and military officials in the court will not agree, and everyone in the world can drown her with a spit."
Ji Yao's eyes were sharp, and she said sarcastically, "Oh, so what? Since ancient times, there have been so many traitors who have plotted to usurp the throne. When have you ever seen them care about their own reputation?"
"I just don't believe that Di Ran doesn't want to!"
He glanced at Zhao Ting coldly and said, "Do you want me to watch her sit on the throne and kill me before you take action?"
Zhao Ting's expression changed slightly, and he lowered his head in fear: "I dare not!"
"Why do you think I have demoted and killed the former emperor's old ministers over the years?"
Zhao Ting was stunned. Why?
My thoughts turned slightly and an idea suddenly came to my mind.
His eyes widened in surprise: "Your Majesty, could it be that..."
Ji Yao narrowed her eyes dangerously and said in a deep voice: "If I don't do this, what's the use of me getting the will?"
Who among the old officials in the court doesn’t know the late emperor’s will?
If we don't get rid of these people who know about it, take back the will and destroy the physical evidence, there are still human witnesses.
If this group of people stand on the side of King Beichen, how should I deal with it?
Zhao Ting was puzzled: "But Your Majesty, if we don't admit it, I don't think they would dare to blame Your Majesty, right? After all, it is you who sits firmly on the throne now, and she, the Prince of Beichen, is just an outsider. How dare the civil and military officials in the court go against Your Majesty for her?"
"Don't you know what kind of people those old guys are? They are loyal to the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, not to me!"
Ji Yao's face was gloomy, and her sharp eyes were filled with cold hatred.
"If I do anything wrong, they will all come to blame me. Whose kingdom is this? How can they let me make decisions?"
"If they all stand on the side of King Beichen, where will there be a place for me in the court? What's the use of puppets?"
Zhao Ting listened and was slightly moved: "Your Majesty, why are you and the other elders in the court?"
How could Ji Yao not understand the meaning of Zhao Ting's words? She was just wondering why she didn't move the Grand Tutor, the Right Prime Minister, and the Grand Preceptor.
"Those old guys are not easy to deal with. They are involved in a lot of things. If I execute them easily, it will definitely arouse suspicion and dissatisfaction from others."
"That's why I let them stay until now."
It’s a pity that this group of old people still want to control her. They have the final say in the court and don’t take her seriously at all!
This made her extremely annoyed!
But because of the discord between the factions, she was also relieved. After all, with their mutual restraint, she could sit on the throne safely.
If everyone works together to deal with her, she will have a headache.
Zhao Ting lowered his eyes: "Your Majesty is right."
"I……"
Ji Yao was about to speak when a female official hurried in.
"Your Majesty, the Prince of Beichen is waiting outside for your order. Should you summon him immediately?"
Hearing this, Ji Yao's face darkened slightly and she motioned Zhao Ting to go down first.
"Mr. Zhao, please go down first. I will summon you if there is anything else."
"I resign!"
Zhao Ting bowed respectfully and stepped back out of the imperial study.
The female official came to Di Ran and bowed respectfully: "Your Majesty, His Majesty summons you to come in."
"Ah."
Di Ran nodded slightly, and just as he stepped into the palace, he saw Zhao Ting coming out.
When Zhao Ting saw Di Ran, he took a step back and raised his hand to bow: "Greetings, King Beichen!"
Di Ran paused slightly, his cold eyes narrowed slightly: "Oh? I didn't introduce myself, how did Lord Zhao know my identity?"
The calm eyes are peaceful, yet give people a sense of oppression.
Zhao Ting felt a chill on his back, lowered his eyes and smiled, "Your Highness, you are joking. I was there when the female official reported to Your Majesty just now, so I know your identity."
Di Ran smiled with an ambiguous meaning: "So that's how it is."
(End of this chapter)
