Phone novel Chapter 1322: The Emperor Is Expecting
Chapter 1322: The Emperor Is Expecting
She wanted the Imperial Army.
Aside from anything else, the security of the Imperial City must be in her own hands.
Su Yan continued speaking, then fell into contemplation.
Xiao Hua was puzzled.
"Host, what are you thinking about?"
"If I truly can seize power from him, it would take at least seven or eight years."
Power is a tug-of-war.
Back and forth, slowly strategizing.
"Is that what you mean, Host?"
"I don’t want these; I want him."
Seven or eight years later.
What if by then he’s taken a liking to someone else?
Under the moonlight, Su Yan sat there for a long time.
The next morning.
Before dawn.
She was attended by her close maid Qing Wan, wearing her Dragon Robe in preparation for the assembly.
Su Yan obediently sat there, letting the palace maids tend to her.
Just putting on this garment took six palace maids thirty minutes.
Waiting until everything was tidied up.
Qing Wan stood beside her, saluting.
"Empress, it’s time for the assembly."
Su Yan spoke.
"Let’s go."
"Yes, Empress."
Clad in a yellow robe, she walked out from the Longyin Hall.
Accompanied by the morning dew, heading towards Qiankun Hall.
The blaring sound of horns rang out.
An eunuch stood before the majestic palace, his sharp voice rising.
"To the assembly."
Inside Qiankun Hall.
The grand palace was opulent, supported by eight large columns carved from South Sea Pearl Wood.
Su Yan stepped on the stairs.
Paved with the finest Mutton Fat Jade.
Under Qing Wan’s support, she sat on the Dragon Chair.
Her fair hand rested on the glistening dragon’s head.
Cold as ice.
The long table carved from Golden Silk Nanmu stretched before Su Yan.
Followed by a string of Beaded Curtains blocking the view.
Isolating Su Yan from the officials below.
Below, everyone bowed.
"Long live the Emperor."
Except for one person who did not kneel.
Situ Xiu did not even wear official attire.
Clad in brocade garments with Jade Crown atop his head.
Sitting on a pitch-black chair.
His handsome face still carried a smile as always.
With a casual laziness.
In this solemn atmosphere.
He seemed entirely unaffected.
Supporting his chin with one hand, eyes lowered.
No one knew what he was thinking.
Su Yan spoke.
"Rise."
Those kneeling below spoke in unison.
"We thank your majesty for your grace."
While shouting, they rose uniformly.
The morning assembly began.
As the sun had just risen outside.
A slanting ray of sunlight shone in.
Qing Wan spoke.
"Present your matters; if none, the assembly ends."
Her words ended, and an official stepped forward.
"Empress, I have a matter to present."
Su Yan spoke.
"Speak."
A morning assembly.
One hour.
Mostly trivial matters.
Things she had already seen in the memos before.
Finally, no one stepped forward to present anything.
Su Yan spoke.
"Assembly dismissed."
Once more, the ground was filled with kneeling people.
"Long live the Emperor."
As everyone stood ready for Su Yan to leave.
Situ Xiu, who had remained silent, suddenly spoke.
"Your Majesty, I have an important matter to discuss alone."
Su Yan was about to rise and leave.
Upon hearing his words, she resignedly sat back down.
"Everyone, withdraw."
Her words falling, they left uniformly.
No one paused for a moment.
Soon.
Qiankun Hall was left with Su Yan, Qing Wan, Situ Xiu, and a group of guards.
Situ Xiu stood up, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips.
"Your Majesty, I believe this matter is significant and requires everyone to be dismissed."
Su Yan waved her hand.
"All of you, leave."
Qing Wan saluted.
"The servant departs."
Speaking, she withdrew.