I, who disguised myself as a woman, turned out to be a queen! ?

Chapter 1290 The Two Saints Have Gone Mad
Originally, everyone's attention was on Cui Qing, who was disguised as Su Chang'an.

And now.
Hearing the emperor's casual remark, even though it wasn't spoken loudly, everyone inside and outside the lecture hall heard it very clearly.

Without exception, no one knew Su Chang'an's true identity.
All eyes were fixed on where Su Chang'an was.

Stunned, confused, dumbfounded, suddenly realizing, surprised, fearful, delighted, excited.
In an instant, all sorts of expressions appeared in everyone's eyes. Some changed after being surprised, while others showed their bewilderment along with their expressions.

Su Chang'an glanced at Xia Fengxiang.

Xia Fengxiang looked at him too, his face expressionless, but his eyes seemed to say, 'You decide what to do.'

After a helpless smile, Su Chang'an raised his hand and removed the thin disguise mask from his face, revealing a face that, in many people's words, 'should not exist in the mortal world'.

Then, he looked at Li Yusheng and asked, "Lord Li, can you answer my question now?"

The ferocious anger on Li Yusheng's face completely disappeared, leaving only a stunned expression as he stared at Su Chang'an.

A look of disbelief.

His face was filled with disbelief.

But at the same time, it was as if I suddenly realized something.

Just like the expressions on the faces of Yang Muhe and the others standing to the side.

No wonder.
No wonder someone who isn't even a student at the Imperial Academy has such audacity.

Not only did they stand up in such a setting, but they also dared to say those things.

No wonder.
Even the emperor would stand by her side.

But what made those around her even more surprised was that it was no wonder she could utter those profound truths that ordinary people would never think of.

And some people were looking at Xun Kuang.
Suddenly, I understood why Xun Siye had fallen when this person bowed.

It seems Xun Siye already knew, which is why he didn't dare accept the bow at all. And Master Zhao was the same.
And that's what came to mind.
They looked at Yuan Gongfu, who was now lying paralyzed on the ground.

This official of the Court of State Ceremonial was no longer kneeling, but paralyzed.

His face was completely bloodless, and even his lips were pale as he looked at the Empress.

Just now, he had the Empress bow to him.
Make the Empress bow to me!

Wow!
Just then!
Suddenly realizing what was happening, Li Chunfang and the others in the lecture hall, feeling both amused and exasperated, hurriedly prepared to bow to Su Chang'an.

He was just about to bow.

Su Chang'an waved his hand, as if he were lifting everyone up.

Su Chang'an smiled gently and said, "No need for formalities. Just do as usual."

Those students who had also realized what was happening immediately stopped what they were doing and looked at Su Chang'an respectfully.

Empress
She is the living Empress!
I finally met him!
Many people couldn't hide their excitement, and some even gripped their sleeves or the arms of their companions tightly.

Many people blushed for no apparent reason as they gazed at the Empress's stunning beauty.

Even the scholars from those foreign countries, after seeing Cui Qing's dignified and unyielding demeanor, admired this Xia girl who was not afraid of powerful forces, despite being from a foreign country.

But the girl in front of me is actually the legendary Empress of the Great Xia Dynasty.

The scholars who came last time had seen the Empress, but this was the first time they had seen the Empress in person, who was even more dazzling than the rumors suggested.

Right now, I'm completely stunned, as if I've forgotten what I'm supposed to do.

Snapped!
It was at this moment that Li Yuanzhuo, who was standing next to Li Yusheng, knelt down directly before Su Chang'an, perhaps out of utter despair.

Clinging to his grandmother's arm, he looked at Su Chang'an, his lips trembling: "Spare me... Spare me, Your Majesty, spare me!"

As she spoke, her eyes reddened, and she looked like she was about to cry.

He remembered the words he had just used to insult the girl in front of him, and he also remembered how he had used the Empress's sophistry in front of her.

It wasn't a big deal to begin with!
but.
He had spoken ill of the Empress in front of her.

Su Chang'an glanced at Li Yuanzhuo, then looked at Li Yusheng.

Li Yusheng looked at Su Chang'an in front of him and felt a little short of breath. Why?
Why.
Why is the Empress here too?!
And it's that bastard!

And I just
Should not!
This is not right!
but.
Just as Li Yusheng was thinking this, she saw her son kneel down as well.

She looked down at her son, then glanced at her grandson.

Li Yusheng looked at Su Chang'an in front of him, his lips moving as he said, "Your subject Li Yusheng greets Your Majesty the Empress."

Su Chang'an said, "Lord Li, there's no need for that, but it seems you still don't want to answer my question."

Li Yusheng was momentarily dazed, but now completely calm, she looked at the Empress before her.
Suddenly, it seemed like I understood everything.

He turned around and glanced at Yang Muhe for no apparent reason.

original
in this way.

It was all a setup from the very beginning.

It's not some dead end aimed at them.

But
A power struggle between the emperor and the empress, one open and one covert.

A situation that allowed the new imperial examination system and the abolition of the recommendation system to proceed smoothly.

Yang Mu and that old man figured it out, which is why they acted that way at the beginning.

Thinking this, Li Yusheng looked at Su Chang'an, then at the Emperor, and finally his gaze fell on Xun Kuang.

He knew all along, which is why he hasn't said a word from the beginning until now. Or rather...
From the very beginning, from the very start of Yang Liaoyuan and Xiao Ansheng's affair, was it all a setup?

No, impossible!

How can it be!

Even if the emperor were a master strategist, he could not possibly be so meticulous!
but.
If that's not the case, why does this process seem so meticulously planned, and why did the Empress deliberately make me say those things after disguising herself?

But how would they know what we'd do!
So it's because the emperor and empress were waiting for us to do this!
Then the wait came, and that's how today's events came about.

Thinking this, Li Yusheng clenched his fists. His deathbed remonstrance was the only way to save the Li family, but...
Thinking of this
Li Yusheng looked at the Empress before him with fear on his face.

The disguise wasn't just meant to get me to say those words.

Or was it to prevent me from remonstrating to the death?
Yes!

definitely is!

They knew this was pushing us to the brink of death, so the Emperor simply dropped the pretense and, while saying those words, also summoned the Radiant Dragon Guard!

Then wait for me to do something that would make me die for my cause!
Therefore, the Empress spoke up in time, interrupting me and directly asking the question!

It makes sense.
Everything makes sense now!

But in this way...
Is this targeting me?
Is this targeting me, Li Yusheng?

Hahahaha
Hahahahaha!
Could I really have been schemed against like this by the Emperor and Empress?
but.
This can't end like this, Sheng'er, Yuanzhuo, and the rest of the Li family.
I can't just sit here and wait to die!

Thinking this, Li Yusheng looked at Su Chang'an, then at the Emperor, and flung Li Yuanzhuo and Li Sheng aside: "Your Majesty, this old minister is doing this for the sake of the Great Xia Dynasty! If you abolish the recommendation system like this, there will be great chaos! The world will be in chaos, and then these people's countries will be in turmoil!"

Li Yusheng pointed at the foreign scholars and continued to shout, "And those who secretly covet high positions will all make their move, and the world that has just been pacified will fall into chaos again! Have you forgotten that before in the market, because you and the Empress are both women, rumors spread, and many people in the court have long been eager to make their move!"

"You, an emperor without an heir, are doing such a thing! What will become of the nation? Haven't you thought about these things?!"

Upon hearing this, Su Ziyu frowned.

Threat
When his remonstrance to the death failed, he resorted to threats!

Li Yusheng's words were practically a direct statement: if the recommendation system were abolished, those powerful figures who had been using it to consolidate their power and maintain their families would inevitably rebel!

They might even turn to those who secretly covet their territory!

Who is secretly coveting this?
King of Shu!
And those powerful and ambitious individuals who are eager to make their move.

This is a complete threat!

"Li Yusheng! Do you know what you're saying?!" Su Ziyu frowned as she looked at Li Yusheng.

Li Yusheng looked at Su Ziyu and immediately seemed to realize something. Facing Xia Fengxiang, he pointed at Su Ziyu and said, "Your Majesty, the Su family! They are powerful relatives of the emperor! The Su family's power is immense! If things really get chaotic, will they still be loyal to you? Don't forget, Su Wenqing has many disciples in the court, and Su Wenqing's youngest son, Su Zifan, is a general who commands a large army on the frontier! Do you really want to make enemies of the nobles of the world for the sake of these poor peasants?"

Su Ziyu's expression changed drastically.

The old man relinquished most of his power to Gao Rou, and even gradually withdrew from the court, spending most of his time at home.

His elder brother even resigned from his official post, becoming a duke with no real power but a name.

The third son even gave up his official post and focused on doing business.

That's precisely to avoid such remarks.

As a result, Li Yusheng spoke up directly.

Su Ziyu immediately looked at the emperor.

Su Linhan, standing to the side, looked anxiously toward the Emperor.

Xia Fengxiang looked at Li Yusheng calmly and asked, "You mean, you're going to rebel? Yang Muhe, Cen Kao, Wei Xue, Mao Renli, are you going to rebel?"

Li Yusheng paused, then asked, "Huh?"

The emperor's reaction was different from what he had expected.

wrong!

The emperor was wary of the King of Shu.

Shouldn't we be afraid that nobles like ourselves have gone to serve the King of Shu?
But what's the reaction now?
Upon hearing this, Yang Mu and the others, whose names had been called out, felt a jolt in their hearts and immediately crawled over on the ground.

Yang Muhe knelt on the ground: "This sinful subject dares not! This sinful subject is loyal to the Emperor and Empress, and has never harbored any disloyalty!"

In their hearts, not to mention Yang Muhe, everyone else wanted to kill Li Yusheng.

Even though they knew Li Yusheng was completely panicked.

But if you're fucking crazy, don't drag us into it!
Xia Fengxiang said "Oh".

But the words had barely left his mouth.
A certain fool in her eyes casually flicked his wrist, and a blade and scabbard suddenly pierced in front of Li Yusheng.

Xia Fengxiang glanced at Su Chang'an and cursed inwardly, "How does this idiot know what I'm thinking?"

But with that thought in mind, Xia Fengxiang leaned back in his chair, propping his cheek with one hand, and said lazily, "Here's the knife. I grant you permission to rebel!"

Gudong~~~
Li Yusheng looked at the knife in front of him.

He looked up at the emperor and asked, "Huh?"

Everyone in the lecture hall—whether court officials, foreign scholars, or students outside—was looking at the emperor, and even more so at the empress who had thrown the knife.
Have the two saints gone mad?

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P.S.: I got a little drunk. I thought I couldn't drink, but I couldn't keep up, so I didn't update.

(End of this chapter)