CHAPTER 2042: CHAPTER 2044: THE GRAND EMPEROR BECOMES A MONK

"No, I disagree!" roared the Grand Emperor. How could his sons be sent to guard the imperial tomb?

They are still so young, how can they be sent to guard the tomb?

"Father Emperor is unwilling for them to go to the imperial temple, and now also unwilling for them to go to the tomb. What does Father Emperor suggest?" Baili Yan raised an eyebrow, seemingly amused, and said, "Does Father Emperor want them to go to the court?"

"Indeed, I will go to the temple, and they must stay in the court."

Actually, at this moment, the Grand Emperor’s thoughts were not for himself but truly felt he had implicated his two sons.

From Baili Yan’s attitude, it was clear he knew the night’s events were orchestrated by him, hence the suggestion to send him to the temple. Nonetheless, those two should remain in the capital, where they can still become wealthy princes.

"Father Emperor, everyone must have the courage to bear their mistakes and face the consequences."

While speaking these words, Baili Yan’s tone was calm, but suddenly it shifted, coldly staring at the Grand Emperor, confidently stating, "If they dare to offend me, they must have the ability to endure my punishment. Either the temple or the tomb, pick one!"

Having said that, he left Yunqian Hall without giving the Grand Emperor a chance to speak.

The next day, the Grand Emperor took the Seventh Prince and Eighth Prince to the imperial temple, escorted by a contingent of the Imperial Army.

Upon arrival at the temple, the conducting master was in a hurry to travel far and didn’t give the Grand Emperor a chance to rest. That very day, he chose a time to ordain the Grand Emperor, bestowing the dharma name Sikong, and thus the only fleeting Grand Emperor of the Great Zhou was no more.

As for the two young princes, they practiced cultivation with hair kept, one prince bribed the people of the Tai Hospital to remove all the diarrhea medicine, while the other bribed two young eunuchs in the imperial kitchen to add laxatives to various meals.

During such a formal occasion, helping do such unscrupulous acts, Baili Yan was merciful not to kill these two brothers.

Simultaneously punished was the Second Old Master of the Mu Family; the person conspiring in the Tai Hospital with the Seventh Prince to short the diarrhea medicine was him.

Baili Yan had long found him displeasing, so he seized the opportunity to remove him from the Tai Hospital.

As for the eunuchs and palace maids in the palace, a thorough cleanup ensued. Indeed, quite a few problematic ones were found, some were executed, others expelled, with comings and goings at the palace gates for days on end. However, after this cleansing, the palace remained clean for quite some time.

"Tsk tsk, I thought the Emperor would endure this time."

The news reached the Ye Family, and Ye Zi’an sighed deeply.

"People always change; isn’t that normal?" Yang Chuxia picked up a comb and groomed Ye Zi’an’s hair, "For people in the imperial family, their goal is to ascend to the throne; once there, their goal is to stabilize. Once stable, their goal changes again, either leaving a legacy for thousands of years or conquering territories."

"Not to mention, this time what the Grand Emperor did is truly detestable, even the nicest disposition can’t tolerate it. Letting him guard the dragon vein at the temple to pray for the army makes a good excuse, and it’s considered a good deed for the Grand Emperor too."

"Yes, people do change." Ye Zi’an said quietly.

"Don’t worry, we won’t change."

Upon hearing this, Ye Zi’an broke into a bright smile, held her hand and kissed it, "You’re right, I will forever remain true to you."

"You’re good with words." Pointing at his forehead, both hands were seized by him taking the opportunity.