Chapter 557: First Volume_Chapter 557 Chen Si's True Self

First Volume_Chapter 557 Chen Si's True Self

Long before the Sage ascended the Imperial Throne, the Empress was already the Prince's Consort.

Although she has borne no children to this day, her position has never been questioned.

On the contrary, the Empress lives alone in the Deep Palace, eating vegetarian fare and chanting Buddha's name all day, and has always rarely involved herself in the affairs of the Hou Gong.

Precisely because of this, even someone as domineering as the Imperial Consort has virtually no conflict of interest with the Empress.

The Empress, who has always stood aloof from the world and acted prudently to protect herself, has brought disaster upon herself solely because of her position as 'Mother of the Realm.'

This is frankly indefensible.

Setting that aside, even setting aside the bigger picture, if one truly wished to depose the Empress—

It is absolutely not something an ordinary person could accomplish.

One must understand that even the Sage himself does not have the Authority to depose the Empress.

According to the Imperial Ancestral Precedent, the Empress may only be deposed if she commits a grave offense, and only with the unanimous decision of the Sage, the Three Dukes, and the Zongzheng Temple.

Whether in reason or in law, deposing the Empress is almost impossible to achieve.

Li Qian had already reached a verdict on this matter in his heart.

But with Qin Feng currently so powerful, and with the support of Grand Protector Lin being indispensable—

"Grand Protector Lin, how difficult deposing the Empress is need not be explained by this palace—you know it perfectly well yourself."

"Regarding this matter, I dare not say it can be done, only that I will do my utmost to try."

If Li Qian had agreed outright, Grand Protector Lin would instead have grown suspicious.

Seeing Li Qian so troubled, Grand Protector Lin felt reassured in his heart, and immediately saw eye to eye with Li Qian.

First, join forces to deal with Qin Feng; at the same time, find a way to depose the Empress and support the Imperial Consort to become the true Lord of the Six Palaces.

Once the Imperial Consort ascended, the Lin Family would stand unshaken.

Grand Protector Lin narrowed his eyes, his gaze brimming with the ruthless cunning of a seasoned schemer.

"Your Highness, if this Old Minister recalls correctly, Your Highness's birthday is approaching."

"Marquis Qin is a meritorious subject of the state; the future State Peace Talks will likewise require Marquis Qin's participation."

"Such a weighty minister naturally deserves to be lavishly entertained on the occasion of his birthday—what say you?"

Li Qian immediately understood, and at once exchanged a knowing smile with Grand Protector Lin.

Just then, a Lin Family Servant came hurrying over.

"Master, word has come from the Ministry of Rites."

"The Di Diplomatic Envoy has already entered Beijing."

What was bound to come had come at last.

The arrival of the Di Diplomatic Envoy meant that the Two Nations' Peace Talks had officially been placed on the agenda.

Qin Feng had to be eliminated before the two nations formally entered peace talks.

Otherwise, once the peace talks began, Qin Feng, as the Main General who had defeated the Di army, would play a pivotal role in the negotiations.

His position would be further consolidated.

By then, eliminating Qin Feng could only become a prolonged Consume.

Even if Qin Feng could eventually be worn down to death, it was obvious that the Lin Family would fall before the Qin Family did.

As for the Crown Prince, it would naturally have nothing to do with Li Qian either.

How great an impact eliminating Qin Feng would have on the peace talks was no longer within Grand Protector Lin's and Li Qian's considerations.

What did it matter if the nation suffered some losses?

……

The news of the Di Diplomatic Envoy entering Beijing spread quickly.

To avoid complications arising overnight, and even more to prevent the Di from taking the opportunity to rest and recover—

At noon the next day, the Di Diplomatic Envoy was summoned by the Liang Emperor.

In the Grand Hall of court, the Civil and Military Ministers were all assembled.

At first, no one knew exactly whom the Di had sent as Diplomatic Envoy.

It was not that the Di side was being deliberately mysterious, but rather that the enmity between the two nations ran too deep.

The vast majority of Shedynasty's common folk hated the Di to the bone, and inevitably some hot-headed young men would intercept and kill the envoy along the way to vent their anger.

Even when two nations are at war, they do not slay the Diplomatic Envoy.

If during peace talks the envoy were to be harmed, the damage to Shedynasty would be considerable.

Under the gaze of the crowd, the Di Diplomatic Envoy slowly ascended into the Grand Hall.

The newcomer was a middle-aged man in a deep purple Official robe, yet with a bear's back and a tiger's waist.

Around forty years of age, with sword-like brows and tiger eyes, his entire being radiated a natural air of fierce valor.

He looked utterly out of place among Shedynasty's Officials, who valued the pen over the sword.

When they saw the Di Diplomatic Envoy's empty sleeve, a flash of surprise crossed everyone's eyes.

Even Qin Feng, who was present, was inwardly startled.

The Di would never casually send just anyone to discuss peace negotiations.

This man's GovernmentPosition was absolutely not low.

Add to that the One-Armed.

A name immediately sprang into Qin Feng's mind.

The Di's Legendary General, and moreover the Main General of this great war—Chen Si!

The moment Chen Si appeared, a ripple of discussion rose through the Grand Hall of court.

"How could it be him?!"

"That fierce, imposing air, plus the one arm — it has to be Chen Si, no doubt about it."

"Chen Si is a military general, how could he be fit to handle peace talks?"

"Does the Northern Di not even have a decent civil official left?"

"This very man led the Northern Di's great army and caused heavy losses to our Shedynasty's soldiers. No wonder he kept such a low profile on the road here."

"Hmph! If we'd known earlier it was Chen Si coming, the commoners along the way would probably have already sent countless dead soldiers to assassinate him!"

The civil and military ministers all knew Chen Si's great name.

Seeing the real man for the first time now, it inevitably stirred up a wave of commotion.

Although the Liang Emperor had already known the one coming was Chen Si ever since Chen Si entered Jingdu's territory.

But at this moment, seeing the legendary general of the Northern Di in the flesh with his own eyes, he could not help but secretly marvel.

Worthy of being the Northern Di's First General — truly brimming with killing intent.

Under everyone's gaze, Chen Si walked to the center of the Grand Hall and gave a salute to the Liang Emperor by striking a single fist against his chest.

"Di Envoy Chen Si, pays respects to the Liang Holy Man."

"This minister's entry into Beijing this time is by order of my Di Kingdom's Monarch, to come discuss matters of peace talks with the Liang Kingdom."

"If all goes smoothly, once I return to the Di Royal Capital, the peace talks diplomatic envoy group can set out for Liang."

The Liang Emperor was watching Chen Si, about to reply, when a sharp shout suddenly rang out in the Grand Hall of the court assembly.

"How dare you!"

This angry shout instantly echoed throughout the entire Grand Hall.

Everyone's gaze converged, and they saw Qin Feng's face full of rage.

Qin Feng stared fixedly at Chen Si, the astonishment in his heart already replaced by fury.

Although life and death are unavoidable on the battlefield.

Li Zhang did indeed die at Chen Si's hands. Seeing his enemy, Qin Feng naturally saw red.

"A mere envoy, why do you not kneel when you see our Shedynasty's Holy Man?!"

Chen Si had never seen Qin Feng before, and when he had walked into the Grand Hall earlier, he had not noticed at all the unremarkable young man among the crowd.

Shouted at by Qin Feng at this moment, Chen Si's attention shifted over.

Looking at this young man before him, not yet old in years, yet already in the Imperial Court.

Clearly the other officials all wore looks of astonishment in their eyes, but this one alone had a gaze brimming with fury.

Chen Si immediately understood that the young man before him was the nemesis he had been 'yearning for day and night' — Qin Feng!

Chen Si knew Qin Feng was a young man, but had not expected him to be so young.

He was rather surprised in his heart, but felt even more admiration.

He sighed inwardly — truly, heroes emerge from youth.

But this was not the moment for mutual admiration; after all, matters of state came first.

Facing Qin Feng's furious rebuke, Chen Si remained unmoved.

"When my great Di sends envoys abroad, there has never been a rule of kneeling to the princesses of other nations."

"As a subject of my great Di, the only one who can make me kneel is my great Di's sovereign."

"For the Two Nations' Peace Talks, my great Di has already shown sufficient sincerity. Could it be that your esteemed kingdom still cares about these empty formalities?"

【Author's Note】

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