How could my childhood sweetheart be the current empress?

"Your Majesty, I know that all the ministers in the court are against my succession to the position of Prime Minister. Moreover, I am still inexperienced and cannot take on the important task of leading the civil and military officials in the court and helping Your Majesty solve problems. After careful consideration, I hope Your Majesty can resign my position as Prime Minister and return to the grassroots to understand the people's livelihood and help Your Majesty solve problems."

Xu Chengling spoke sincerely and took the initiative to petition to resign from the position of prime minister and return to the grassroots.

After saying this, Xue Yuan couldn't help but carefully look at the young Prime Minister in front of him.

Every time I hear Your Majesty mention the Prime Minister, I grit my teeth and wish I could get rid of him as soon as possible.

But the Prime Minister is too powerful and he is also the minister of state. Therefore, Your Majesty has collected a lot of evidence about the Prime Minister's crimes so that he can use it when the time comes.

However, all the collected evidence had been burned by her not long ago.

This young prime minister was somewhat different from the previous ones. He seemed less interested in power. Knowing that His Majesty was afraid of his position, he took the initiative to petition to resign from the position.

It turns out that His Majesty had long known that the Prime Minister wanted to surrender, so he burned all the evidence of the Prime Minister's crimes in advance. All of this was thought out in advance.

Thinking of this, Xue Yuan suddenly felt that the current Majesty was so strong!

At the same time, Yan Qiaoling couldn't help but frown when she heard what Xu Chengling said.

She remembered what Xu Lang had told her about his ideal. He wanted to transform Dayan into a prosperous country with a strong people, where the people could live and work in peace and contentment and where everyone would have a smile on their face.

He also said that they would realize this great ideal together.

As expected, her guess was correct. There were still many people in the court who opposed Xu Lang and wanted to harm him, so Xu Lang planned to resign from the position of prime minister, otherwise he would be in danger.

However, as long as she is there, she will never let those people attack Xu Lang.

Therefore, she had to cooperate more with Xu Lang and help him suppress the princes and nobles who opposed him.

"I understand what you mean. I need to think about this matter again. If you have nothing else to do, please leave."

"Yes."

Xu Chengling was delighted, bowed and nodded, then stood up and left the imperial study.

After walking out of the imperial study, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. It seemed that the emperor had understood what he meant, and he could finally save his life.

Chapter 15 Let the Carriage Go a Little Longer

"Tong'er, go back."

Walking out of the imperial study, Xu Chengling shouted to the tight-fitting girl who was waiting outside the door.

Because she was not in the mansion, Tongxin changed into a set of white tights that was convenient for movement. She had two delicate silver chains wrapped around her waist, which emitted a cold light from time to time when she walked.

These two thin chains are not ordinary decorations, but a weapon that can kill people.

This is also related to the unique martial arts that Tong Xin practiced. With special body skills, he can even kill one person in ten steps.

As for who taught her this martial arts, it is unknown.

"Master, the carriage is ready. Where are you going?"

The two of them left the palace, and Tongxin followed Xu Chengling closely, looking left and right, like a competent bodyguard.

As Xu Chengling's personal bodyguard, she must ensure the personal safety of her master.

If necessary, she would protect her master even at the cost of her own life.

"Let's go back home."

Xu Chengling got on the carriage. He looked back at Tongxin who was still standing there and said to her:

"You can come up too, it's quite big inside."

Tong Xin shook her head, playing with the thin chain around her waist with her small hands, and replied:

"Master, I will just follow the carriage. If anything happens, I will be able to react quickly."

She paused, then continued:

"My Lord, are you worried that Tong'er will be tired? Don't worry, Tong'er is very good at Qinggong and will be able to catch up soon."

"Well, that's up to you."

Xu Chengling nodded without forcing him. He knew Tong'er's lightness skills better than anyone else.

This little girl wore a nightgown every day and climbed over the eaves of the Prime Minister's Mansion. The servants in the mansion shouted "Catch the thief" every day, but she would disappear after a while.

Who would have thought that no matter how careful you are, you can't prevent a thief from within your own home.

……

In the royal palace, in the royal study.

After Xu Chengling left, Yan Qiaoling came out from behind the curtain and sighed softly.

She worked hard to dress herself up so beautifully, but Xu Lang couldn't even see her beautiful self.

Xue Yuan stood beside her like a statue, not saying a word.

"Xue Yuan, how about playing a game?"

Yan Qiaoling spoke, and she took out a bunch of wooden signs from somewhere and placed them all on the table.

"..."

Xue Yuan was frightened by her sting operation and dared not speak or move.

If Your Majesty continues to deduct money at this rate, she may have to wait until next year to receive her salary.

"Okay, you can talk and move now."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Xue Yuan couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief, she was finally free.

"Xue Yuan, come here for a moment."

Yan Qiaoling played with the wooden signs in her hand, turning them over one by one.

"Yes."

Xue Yuan took the order and walked to Yan Qiaoling's side. She looked at the wooden sign on the table and wondered what His Majesty was up to.

"Just flip any one."

Yan Qiaoling pointed at the wooden sign on the table and said casually.

"Flip the cards? Your Majesty, do you have a male favorite?"

When Xue Yuan saw that she had to flip the cards, the first thing she thought of was the harem.

As the saying goes, there are three thousand beauties in the harem. Because there are so many concubines in the harem, the emperor often needs to flip the cards to decide which concubine to favor.

But now the emperor of Dayan is a empress, and excluding the possibility of concubines, the harem will only have male favorites.

But in Xue Yuan's impression, the former emperor was busy with government affairs all day long and had no time to keep any male favorites, so the harem is still empty.

"Xue Yuan, if you keep talking nonsense, I will have your mouth sewed shut."

Yan Qiaoling glared at her fiercely, and Xue Yuan immediately shut her mouth tightly.

Woohoo... Your Majesty is so difficult to serve nowadays.

"You turn over a card, any one will do."

"Yes."

Xue Yuan nodded and casually flipped over a wooden sign.

There were three big characters "Shuhua Gong" written in crooked fonts on the wooden sign.

"Okay, it's decided to be him."

Yan Qiaoling clapped her hands, picked up Shuhua Gong's sign and drew a cross on it with a brush.

"Xue Yuan, send someone to collect the evidence of Lord Shuhua's crimes immediately. Remember not to alert the enemy."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Xue Yuan took the order and immediately understood what His Majesty meant.

After dealing with Lord Liu An, Your Majesty's next target will be Lord Shuhua.

In the current court, there are two forces that openly oppose Your Majesty.

One is the force of Prince Jing, and the other is the force of Prince Yu. They are both brothers of the late emperor and are also your Majesty's two uncles.

Before, Liu Angong supported Prince Jing. After being eliminated by His Majesty, Prince Jing naturally became suspicious.

But at this time, His Majesty decided to deal with Duke Shuhua, who supported Prince Yu, in order to weaken the power of both sides while also playing a role in restraining each other.

I can only say that you are worthy of being His Majesty, you have thought of everything so carefully.

But Xue Yuan was also a little worried, because His Majesty suddenly used tough measures to suppress the power of Prince Jing and Prince Yu, which might cause dissatisfaction among the prince's party.

After all, although His Majesty also suppressed the two sides at the beginning, it was just a check and balance. He would suppress the strong side and support the weak side, so as to maintain the balance between the two forces on the surface.

Although the second princess is also very capable, her actions are too radical and may bring danger to herself.

……

The carriage drove slowly on the road in the capital, heading towards the Prime Minister's Mansion.

The space inside the carriage was spacious and cushioned, so Xu Chengling simply lay down.

I have to say that the coachman was quite capable. He didn't even feel the carriage shaking at all during the entire journey.

Xu Chengling fell asleep in a daze.

As the adopted son of the prime minister, there were many people in the court who wanted to harm him, and he was even attacked by men in black several times.

But with Tongxin around, he doesn't have to worry at all.

Tongxin can kill as many as they come. This girl is from the Soul-Seizing Sect and is a gold medal killer in this industry.

The coachman was also very experienced. Even with blood and flesh flying everywhere in front of him, he was still able to drive the carriage steadily and drive over the corpses without changing his expression.

Before they knew it, the carriage had arrived at a remote alley.

"Xu..."

At this time, the horses made uneasy noises, but they were quickly suppressed by the driver.

The silence ahead was eerily quiet, the wind was howling, and a cold murderous aura filled the air.

Dark shadows rushed out from the darkness in the corners and eaves, holding hidden knives, and approached the carriage from all directions.

"Miss, I leave it to you. The master is still resting and we can't delay his return home."

The driver whipped the horse and drove the carriage slowly forward, seemingly not seeing the dark shadow ahead.

"Well, let the carriage go a little longer."

Tongxin walked in front of the carriage, took a step forward, and scanned the black-clothed men around her with her green eyes. A strange blood-red light flashed in her eyes.

She untied the two thin chains around her waist. The chains were very long and dragged on the ground, making a rustling sound like a snake's cry.

At the same time, a black shadow flashed in front of her, the dagger in his hand emitted a cold light, and with a very clean and neat movement, he went straight for her throat.

At this moment, Tong's heart moved. She twisted her slender waist and turned around, throwing the thin chain around her waist away.

I saw a splash of blood, Tong Xin did not stop, and the thin chain was stained with blood without knowing when.

The black shadow fell to the ground with a thud, his eyes wide open, and only a little flesh remained connecting the broken neck.

The man in black didn't know how he died until he died, and even his companions didn't see the girl's movements clearly.

They couldn't help but gasp, looking at the harmless girl in front of them as if she were a monster, only to see her hair gradually dyed red.

Red hair and green eyes, these features can't help but remind them of a legendary name.

"Blood Yama."

Chapter 16: Just after taking office, I was chased by a vicious dog for more than ten blocks

Several figures appeared at the entrance of the alley.

The visitors were wearing a uniform with fish patterns and had a goose-feather knife on their waists.