CHAPTER 2022: CHAPTER 2024: TOTALLY UNRELIABLE

Paused for a moment, then he continued, "Regarding the matter of Prince Le, as previously discussed, let him be buried early to rest in peace. I understand the officials have dissatisfaction towards Prince Le, but the deceased should be respected. I also need to clarify that the reason Prince Le acted so recklessly and dragged Great Zhou into turmoil was due to a strange illness, which disturbed his mind, causing him to make repeated mistakes uncontrollably."

The officials were again in an uproar; so Prince Le was ill, which explained his actions detrimental to Great Zhou.

Suddenly, the officials felt there were indeed many strange occurrences this year. The Grand Emperor was mentally ill, Prince Le was also mentally ill, and previously, according to Ye Zi’an, Prince Ning’s mind seemed troubled as well.

What’s wrong with the Baili Family? Why is everyone’s mind troubled? Will this one act foolish in the future too?

At this moment, Baili Yan felt the gazes upon him were somewhat peculiar.

"Yes, we shall comply with the order!"

Seeing the Minister of Ministry of Rites now being obedient, the heir of Prince Qing couldn’t help but let out a cold laugh; if capable, don’t bow your head.

"As for the decree left by the ancestors, it shall continue to be kept by the Ye Family. It shall not be taken out unless extreme conflicts among princes arise or father and son inflict harm upon each other."

"We shall comply with the order!"

The court officials felt this was improper, but facing the new Emperor, they dared not defy his authority from the start, and so did not utter a word of opposition.

However, many envied Ye Zi’an, for he possessed such a decree, fearing that after the enthronement ceremony, he might receive endless honors.

At least a title is inevitable, and it won’t be a minor one, if not a duke, then a marquis; the Ye Family already has a princely title, and if another marquis or dukedom is granted, it truly would be unprecedented glory.

Subsequently, Baili Yan announced a series of decrees, ranging from internal unrest to the resettlement of refugees outside the city. By the time Ye Zi’an left the palace, it was already afternoon.

"Lord Ye, what a clever maneuver!" Exiting the palace gate, the Prime Minister smiled meaningfully; others might truly believe the Grand Emperor’s mind was unclear, but he did not think so.

As for that decree, he doubted it was written by the Grand Emperor himself. If Prince Le could use poison to control the Emperor, naturally Prince Zhuang could too. With Mu Shaoling, the miracle doctor present, controlling the Emperor to write a decree would be easy.

It was just the current situation did not allow him to reveal it.

"Not much of a maneuver, I simply safeguarded the imperial family’s belongings and presented them at the right moment."

"Heh heh..." The Prime Minister gave a dry laugh.

"I have other affairs to attend to; I’ll take my leave first!"

Seeing he had nothing more to say, Ye Zi’an hurriedly mounted his horse; being so late without returning home, his wife would surely grumble.

"Were there many affairs today?" Surely upon his return to the estate, Yang Chuxia inquired.

"Not many affairs, just disorder." Ye Zi’an shook his head, "The Grand Emperor emerged again today, hence the long delay."

"And the outcome?"

"The outcome, ah, the outcome naturally is that my cousin assumed the throne, and he continues being the Grand Emperor."

"Hurry and tell me, what exactly happened?"

Yang Chuxia was indeed very interested in the course of events.

Thus, Ye Zi’an narrated the occurrences at the court in detail to her.

Yang Chuxia listened in astonishment.

"Tsk tsk, the Grand Emperor is truly unreliable, so capricious; thinking this son is promising, appoints him the successor, then thinks otherwise and comes back to seize the position."