Chapter 126: He Lian's Excitement

Seeing that everyone fully approved his proposal, Wang Yun's face also broke into a smile.

He immediately turned to the officials, nodded approvingly, and said, his voice tinged with excitement:

"Since all the colleagues have no objections, then let's assign people to spread the news of this great victory far and wide."

"Since His Majesty is absent, we should first affix the seal of the Luoyang Magistrate."

"Grand Tutor, Grand Commandant, Wen Ruo, do you think this idea of mine is feasible?"

Considering that the Imperial Court's documents require the Imperial Seal of Liu Bian, and Liu Bian is currently not in the capital, Wang Yun immediately thought of using the large seal of a local Prefecture.

Xun Yu and the other two, after hearing Wang Yun's words, bowed their heads and began to contemplate.

This concerns the Imperial Court's reputation—a matter of great importance that tolerates no sloppiness.

After the three pondered for a while and exchanged glances, it was Grand Tutor Yuan Kui who spoke first.

"I find this improper; the matter is of great significance, and such a thing should wait until His Majesty returns to be decided."

"We only need to send people to spread the news, and that will suffice!"

Yuan Kui, truly a veteran of officialdom, spoke without omission.

"Grand Tutor is absolutely right; we only need to disseminate the news, and as for its truthfulness, that is a matter for the Marquises to concern themselves with."

Yang Biao at this moment also echoed Yuan Kui, clearly not fully endorsing Wang Yun's approach.

"Master of Ceremonies, Lord Yuan and Lord Yang are absolutely correct; we only need to spread the news."

"Our goal is simply to make the people of Tian Xia believe it; as for those Marquises, they will have people verify it."

"Therefore, I also agree with Lord Yuan's and Lord Yang's statements."

At this point, Xun Yu also explained his thoughts to Wang Yun, also not fully supporting Wang Yun's method.

"It is I who have considered insufficiently; your points are reasonable. In that case, we shall dispatch people to spread it."

After hearing Xun Yu and the other two, Wang Yun also felt his own consideration was lacking and, going with the flow, accepted their suggestion.

Subsequently, after the few of them reached a consensus, Wang Yun addressed the officials:

"Once you return, each of you should use your connections to disseminate the news as quickly as possible."

Hearing this, everyone had no objections and immediately nodded at Wang Yun.

"Master of Ceremonies is absolutely right; it should be so!"

Afterward, the people formed small groups of three to five and left the Court Hall; as they walked, they continued to recount the day's events.

It is estimated that this victory will be boasted about for a long time before it fades.

As the crowd departs, soon this victory will sweep across the Han Empire like a storm.

At this moment, in the Luoyang Imperial Palace, within Changqiu Palace where Empress Dowager He Lian resides, Empress Dowager He Lian and Diao Chan were sitting together, their conversation unknown.

However, the fleeting thoughts and worries that flashed across their brows made it clear they were likely discussing matters concerning Liu Bian.

While the two were conversing, a palace maid rushed in from outside, panting as she addressed them:

"Empress Dowager, Your Majesty, the maid says that the eunuchs in the Court Hall just reported that His Majesty achieved a great victory and will soon return to the capital!"

Hearing this, the two women instantly rose anxiously; Diao Chan hurried forward, grasped the maid's hand, and asked anxiously:

"Lan'er, is what you say true? His Majesty truly won a great victory and is about to return to the capital!"

She finished, her face eager as she looked at Lan'er, her captivating eyes revealing a hint of anticipation.

The maid Lan'er, seeing Diao Chan's urgent expression, promptly said to Diao Chan:

"To answer Your Majesty, these all came from the eunuchs in the Court Hall, so they should be true; after all, they wouldn't dare spread false rumors within the palace!"

Hearing Lan'er's reply, Diao Chan thought it reasonable.

She released Lan'er's hand, hurried to Empress Dowager He Lian's side, took her hand, and said cheerfully:

"Empress Dowager, His Majesty has won, and will soon return to the capital!"

At this moment, He Lian, her face full of joy, smiled as she looked at the excited Diao Chan and said:

"Indeed! Liu Bian has won; he truly accomplished it!"

"Wuwuwu…"

As she spoke, Empress Dowager He Lian began to sob softly.

Seeing the Empress Dowager in such a state, Diao Chan couldn't help but panic a bit and hurriedly comforted her:

"Empress Dowager, this is a great thing! Why are you still crying?"

Seeing Diao Chan begin to comfort her, He Lian forced back the tears.

"Empress Dowager, I'm not crying; I'm happy. The burden of the Han Dynasty is truly too heavy for Liu Bian!"

"Fortunately, Liu Bian has Heaven's protection; otherwise, I truly wouldn't know what to do!"

Since Liu Hong's death, the entire Han Empire has fallen into chaos.

This vast and decaying nation resembles a teetering building, ready to collapse at any moment.

Amid such circumstances, the young Liu Bian was thrust into this position.

However, he faced numerous difficulties and challenges.

First, the internal strife between Grand General He Jin and the Ten Attendants threw the Imperial Court into turmoil;

Next, Dong Zhuo led his army into the capital, seized real power over state affairs, and arbitrarily disrupted the imperial order.

At that time, He Lian and her son Liu Bian were forced to become puppets in Dong Zhuo's hands.

Even Liu Bian himself was nearly forced to abdicate, but fortunately the plot failed.

Facing such a dire situation, Liu Bian, relying on his tenacious will and extraordinary wisdom, gradually rose and reversed the tide.

He used his own strength to forcefully slay Dong Zhuo and reclaimed the Han Empire's rule.

Throughout this journey, He Lian deeply understood its hardships and difficulties.

If Liu Bian had not cultivated the Martial Dao and possessed great strength, perhaps mother and son would have perished long ago.

Now, Liu Bian dispatched two armies to simultaneously attack Liangzhou and Bingzhou, and achieved a glorious victory.

This allowed He Lian's long‑suppressed grievances and pain to finally be released.

Looking at He Lian's expression, the clever Diao Chan could probably guess it as well.

Now, telling He Lian to release properly is the best.

"Empress Dowager, it's all over; from now on, under His Majesty's leadership, the Han Dynasty will surely become better."

"From now on, no one will dare to bully us again!"

Diao Chan stepped forward, wrapped He Lian in her arms, and kept comforting her.

After a while, He Lian finally calmed her emotions.

She rose from Diao Chan's embrace, took the handkerchief handed over by the palace maid Lan'er, dried her face, and softly said to Diao Chan:

"Chan Er said, these have all passed!"

"Empress Dowager was just, for a moment, too happy, and ended up making Chan Er look foolish!"

"On this wonderful day, we should all be happy!"

"Empress Dowager is right; we should all be happy!"

Seeing that He Lian had finally recovered, Diao Chan also said happily.