Seeing that this man still refused to change his words, Rong Xun didn't say anything more.
He handed the Petition of Ten Thousand People that he had previously given to Tang Youyou to Xu Songming, and instructed, "I'll leave this to you. After you read it, you'll naturally know what to do."
Xu Songming looked at the bamboo slips in his hand, stained with blood, and his doubts grew even stronger.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I'll follow your order."
In the distance, the ministers who had come with him couldn't wait for Xu Songming to be so "slow". They even kept urging him.
While he was distracted talking to those ministers, Rong Xun behind him had already disappeared.
The ministers all returned to the palace. When they met Su Jin, they were already prepared to bear his anger.
The man on the throne was staring intently at the ministers below, but none of them was willing to speak.
"What's the result of the task I assigned to you?"
Hearing this, the leading minister instantly tensed up. He looked at Su Jin longingly and then said, "Your Majesty, we've done our best. But for some reason, the Empress Dowager just refuses to come. She also said..."
The minister deliberately paused, which made Su Jin flare up again. He angrily scolded, "What else did she say? Hurry up and tell me!"
Urged by this man, the minister immediately continued from where he left off, "The Empress Dowager said that she wants Your Majesty to go and invite her in person."
After these words fell, the emperor instantly became furious. He glared at the minister and roared, "I sent you to find her, and this is what you've accomplished for me!"
As he said this, he raised his hand and slapped the minister twice hard on the face.
"Guards! Drag this man out and behead him!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the minister immediately knelt on the ground and began to kowtow desperately for mercy. "Your Majesty, I've always been loyal to you. I've never intended to harm you."
His voice became increasingly shrill, making everyone's ears uncomfortable. Everyone's gazes were fixed on him as they watched him being dragged to the palace gate and immediately beheaded.
In an instant, the man in the distance was separated from his head, and his blood spurted three feet high.
However, Xu Songming, who was standing far away, remained expressionless. His cold eyes fell on Su Jin, looking extremely harsh.
Su Jin sneered and walked towards Xu Songming. "What about you? Didn't you bring back any useful information either?"
The words sounded in his ear like the god of death in hell beckoning to him. Xu Songming then said, "Just as that man said before, I have no way to get the Empress Dowager to come back. The Empress Dowager, out of old feelings, just hopes that Your Majesty can go there in person."
He paused for a moment and then continued, "The soldiers of the Xia State on the border have repeatedly invaded. If Your Majesty leads the troops to quell the rebellion in person this time, Your Majesty's prestige among the people will surely increase."
What Xu Songming said was exactly the solution that Su Jin needed most.
"Your idea, Lord Xu, is really good. I always thought you were just a bunch of people who only knew how to take salaries and do nothing. I didn't expect there to be a talent like Lord Xu among you."
Most of his words were full of mockery, but there was more of a hint of smugness.
"Since Lord Xu has come up with such an idea, I'll grant it. Set off tomorrow."
After he finished speaking, the eunuch beside him with a shrill voice immediately shouted, "Those who have matters to report may step forward. If not, the court is adjourned!"
After these words fell, the remaining ministers stood there stunned for a moment before they finally realized that the stone in their hearts had finally fallen.
Watching the emperor slowly leave, they all rushed away in a hurry.
On the border, the sand was flying.
Tens of thousands of troops were all gathered around the Dali Temple area.
The beacons were ablaze, and the few remaining people had all packed their bags and were ready to rush out at any moment.
But when they looked at Tang Youyou's residence again, the door was still tightly closed. Inside the courtyard, she was leisurely eating fruits and swinging her feet.
Outside the temple, people were screaming. Each person had a terrified look on their face, and some even fell to their deaths by the roadside.
In such a bad situation, Tang Youyou still didn't forget to carry a fruit plate and walk towards the door, quietly watching the panicked crowd.
"What are these people doing?"
Tang Youyou asked in confusion.
Seeing this, Rong Xun showed a malicious smile. He said, "My lady's worry is unnecessary. These people just believed the wrong words and are just causing a ruckus."
As he said this, the mockery in Rong Xun's eyes became even stronger. Tang Youyou always felt that this man in front of her seemed to be hiding something from her.
"Rong Xun, are you up to no good behind my back?"
"My lady, why are you speaking so vulgarly? You can't say such words anymore."
Seeing this man seriously criticizing her, Tang Youyou estimated again in her heart. As the border troops got closer and closer, she didn't see any surprise on Rong Xun's face. Instead, he became calmer and calmer.
However, she didn't think that the reactions of these people were fake.
Tang Youyou said interestingly, "Let me guess. There should be a big battle today."
Hearing this, Rong Xun said again, "How did my lady guess that? Aren't you afraid that the dog emperor up there will come back and take your life?"
Hearing this, Tang Youyou laughed and said, "If he comes to the border, it's just because he wants to invite me back, because the people in the imperial city can't hold on anymore."
"Why?" Rong Xun asked.
Apart from the riots of the common people in the imperial city, no one couldn't hold on. If according to what she said, where did it come from?
Tang Youyou sneered and said, "The medicine in those people's bodies can only last for half a year. Now the half - year period is almost over, and a new round of diseases is about to start."
After these words fell, the puzzled look on Rong Xun's face instantly cleared up a lot.
At this moment, he suddenly found that Tang Youyou in front of him seemed to be more calm and steady than before.
Thinking of this, Rong Xun smiled slightly. He said gently, "If my lady has already secretly made all the arrangements, then just go ahead and do it. I'll always be there to support you."
Hearing this, Tang Youyou casually put the remaining food aside. She stood quietly at the door, looking at the troops in front of her, showing a charming smile.
"Is the emperor here? I wonder if Your Majesty came here personally to visit this old woman or for something else?"
Hearing this, Su Jin's face suddenly changed, but he was quietly reminded by the minister beside him. "Your Majesty, you came here this time just to pacify the people's hearts."