Becoming the Villain's Discarded Wife
Chapter 512: After a Country

Chapter 512: Chapter 512: After a Country

With all matters settled within Kyoto, just when everyone thought that the ’Eleventh’ would take the position, he took a step back.

"Xia Country is not mine, it should rightfully be inherited by Princess Yunhua."

As the Eleventh said this, amidst Princess Yunhua’s dazed gaze and the shocked expressions of the ministers, he gently held her hand.

"Moreover, I am the designated son-in-law of the late emperor, there’s no precedent for a son-in-law to succeed to the throne."

The expressions on the faces of the ministers in the hall were quite a sight, some were disgruntled, muttering under their breaths.

"What do you mean there’s no precedence for a son-in-law to succeed? There’s also never been a precedent for a woman to be the emperor!"

No matter how low the muttering, it didn’t escape the Eleventh’s ears.

His gaze became intense, making the man break out in a cold sweat.

The grand gate of the hall was wide open, a gust of cold wind blew and he shivered uncontrollably, losing his balance and falling to the floor.

His official robe, which now seemed ill-fitted, was in disarray.

"Does the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue have any objections?"

The Eleventh spoke calmly while others watched with a bit of a spectator’s mentality.

Speaking of the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, his most well-known story is undoubtedly about his concubine’s son.

A concubine’s son known for being more talented than the legitimate son, not only intelligent beyond measure but always having unique perspectives.

Not to mention, when the former emperor was alive, he was extremely fond of this concubine’s son, even allowing him frequent access to the palace, making him well-known throughout Kyoto.

Many families in the hall with daughters once considered marriage alliances with him, all of which were rejected.

Now it was their time to watch the spectacle.

"Official...official.... doesn’t dare, doesn’t dare."

The Minister of the Ministry of Revenue felt sweat dripping from his forehead, the wind blowing inside only worsened his headache.

"Good, as long as there’s no problem. Everyone must have gone through a lot in these days."

As Eleventh’s words fell, many sighed a sigh of relief, thinking they could finally go home.

Unexpectedly, he continued speaking: "Please spare a couple more days. Once matters are settled, someone will escort you back to your residences."

"Yes."

"Yes."

What else could they do?

They could only comply!

Although the Eleventh left with Yunhua, he wasn’t a fool. He wouldn’t continue to hold people here. He called in the palace eunuch to lead them to the side rooms. It wasn’t as grand as their mansions, but much better than sleeping on the floor of the main hall.

There would definitely be those unfatisfied, after all, they had never heard of a woman being an emperor.

Moreover, each had their own alliances, even though the second and third princes had long given up hope, the sixth prince was still in the running. It shouldn’t be the turn of this Princess Yunhua, a woman, to take charge.

Truly making them submit was impossible.

But the Eleventh did make them submit.

From everyone being stuck in a large hall to each having their own small room less than six square meters, with just a bed, a pisspot, and a small stool.

Even though food was delivered three times a day, each of them became mute. Regardless of what was asked, they just shook their heads, left things behind, and walked away without any response.

The Eleventh and the Twelfth personally went through each person to verify.

They were secretly nurtured by the late emperor, they understood very well the nature of the courtiers in the palace.

Since they were preparing for Princess Yunhua to ascend the throne, those with ulterior motives had to be eliminated.

After being confined for seven full days, they were finally released.

Sixty some people entered the palace, but only forty people came out.

Minister of the Ministry of Revenue was alive, but he became the laughing stock among his colleagues.

Nothing else, but because Lu Fengyun’s past actions were exposed.

He built his reputation on a woman, but then fawned over Princess Yunhua.

The late emperor’s special permission for him to enter the palace freely was for his strategic advice. Yet, he spent his days bringing women’s cosmetics to the harem. Added with his theft of another’s poetry being exposed, his image went from a beloved scholar to a thief mocked by all.

This time the late emperor passed away, the concubines in the harem all had their own plans. Although they had their own calculations, no one was able to take the initiative.

The result was that when the palace gate opened, and news of Lu Fengyun becoming the laughing stock of Kyoto spread, even many of the concubines felt sorry for him.

Princess Yunhua ascended the throne, becoming the first empress of Xia Country.

Many officials were uprooted, their ill-gotten gold and silver treasures naturally filled the national treasury.

With this large amount of silver, the establishment and restoration of Kyoto were quick, eradicating the desolation and silence from before.

Perhaps it was due to the antibiotics left behind by Su Tao, Kyoto managed to avoid an outbreak of plague.

Lu Fengyun was completely dumbfounded.

He couldn’t accept the change in his status. Initially, the common people adored him, but now they seemed to have forgotten his contributions. They started to mock him and talked about him behind his back.

His older brother, who was not as good as him, started to mock him when they met.

He knew that he would have to find Su Tao to change all of this. But no matter how much he inquired, he couldn’t find a trace of her.

Kyoto was finally stabilized, but after this episode, many local officials had their own ideas.

If a woman can be an emperor, why can’t they take over a county and play emperor themselves?

Doing this, they experienced the joy of controlling life and death during the rat plague and the snow disaster.

Unlike being an official in court, in those few months of complete isolation, no one could oppose them. They were the most powerful!

When one rebelling official emerged, more appeared. As Princess Yunhua barely settled herself on the throne, many local officials started claiming territories, unwilling to follow orders.

The Eleventh wasn’t a pushover, he chose to lead troops to quash the rebellion.

Since he had married Princess Yunhua, he had to protect the kingdom for his wife.

Princess Yunhua, although sometimes spoiled, had extensive literary knowledge and was educated by Ming Qin, making her an excellent manager.

Both husband and wife fought their battles, one in the court and the other on the battlefield.

Initially resentful officials gradually held their tongues.

Because Princess Yunhua indeed had the skill to govern a country, and their "queen" was just too good at fighting.

The Twelfth joined the Eleventh in battle. Song Lian led twenty thousand soldiers to guard Kyoto, protecting the new empress.

When the news reached Yan City, Shen Wenchen and Nanzhi were both somewhat surprised.

In just over half a year, the Eleventh managed to become the empress’s husband?

Shen Miaomiao received a letter sent by the Twelfth, expressing his longing and stating that he and the Eleventh were quelling rebellions. He asked her to take care of herself in Yan City.

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