He was a qualified monarch. He could also analyze the pros and cons. At present, the reason why Lord Ye wouldn't lay a hand on these commoners was that he was afraid of public criticism.
Since that was the case, he would seize on these principles. As long as he could find a loophole, even if Lord Ye argued till he was blue in the face, he wouldn't be able to make any further progress.
Moreover, such a big commotion had occurred here. He didn't believe that his uncle would remain unresponsive.
He was taking a gamble and actually making a choice.
In fact, the Shi family was extremely powerful. As the monarch, although that person was his own mother and he knew in his heart that his mother must have no ill intentions towards him, he was still afraid, just like the late emperor.
If the Shi family remained on the sidelines at this moment, he had the ability to ensure his own safety, but he would never trust the people of the Shi family again.
Lord Ye didn't notice his thoughts. Instead, he seemed a bit impatient.
"Of course it's because the emperor is unworthy of his position. The reason why the empress dowager did such a foolish thing must be your instigation behind it. And my bastard daughter is originally a member of the Ye family."
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On the other side.
Shi An was originally gathering troops. Suddenly, he received the news that most of the troops were in his father's hands, and at this moment, his father seemed reluctant to get involved.
There was nothing he could do. He had to come to his father in person. Just as he entered, he happened to meet his second younger brother.
Shi Li had worn out his lips, but his father still didn't nod in agreement. Seeing his elder brother come, he finally heaved a sigh of relief.
"Father, don't forget that our younger sister is still in their hands."
"But we've been waiting for so long for this opportunity. The mantis catches the cicada, but the oriole is behind. Lord Ye's only target is the young emperor."
Shi An disagreed with this.
"Has father forgotten what our younger sister said before? Now she's working hard for the royal family. If father is unwilling to send troops this time, I believe our younger sister will hate you for the rest of her life, and I won't come back to this family again."
He always respected his father. Although he sometimes said some harsh words, he never made things so awkward.
A look of surprise flashed across Shi Li's eyes, but he still echoed his elder brother.
"If father is unwilling to send troops, then I'll leave the Shi family with elder brother. Even if we become idle clouds and wild cranes in the future, we won't come back. Even if father holds so much power, it will be useless."
"I have the same idea as my two elder brothers."
As he was speaking, a person who hadn't been seen for a long time walked in.
Shi En's face was full of disapproval.
"I just came back from the south of the Yangtze River. Our younger sister wrote to me before asking me to go there to help with the reconstruction. I didn't expect such a big change to happen in the capital just after I finished dealing with the matters there."
The three of them looked at him in surprise. Shi Qintian was so angry that his face turned red. He was already a bit shaken. Unexpectedly, all three of his sons came back to force him, thinking that he didn't care about his youngest daughter's life or death. He snorted and started scolding.
"Do you think I'll ignore your younger sister? At first, I really wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to let that young emperor die. Then the whole world would belong to our Shi family. I didn't expect that in just a few days, you've actually forgotten our original intention. And our younger sister doesn't let me worry either. Now she's almost lost her life for the emperor."
The three of them knew from his tone that he had agreed. There was hope on their faces.
"Our original intention was just to make the Shi family stay at the top safely and be the biggest backer for our younger sister. Isn't that what father thought too? Since our younger sister wants to protect this country, then let's help her protect it."
The several of them looked at each other. Obviously, they had reached an agreement at this moment.
Just like this, the three of them split up to gather troops. At the same time, bad news came from the palace gate.
The young emperor and Lord Ye were at a stalemate, and Lord Ye had lost his last bit of patience.
His face was full of impatience.
"If the emperor is willing to abandon the empress dowager and be a heartless monarch, I can understand. It seems that you're not willing to save the empress dowager."
Saying this, he was about to make up his mind to show the young emperor and force the young emperor to make a decision.
At the critical moment, Ji Heng glanced at a certain direction with a hint of disappointment.
"Wait! After all, it's not just up to me. I still need to discuss it with Miss Ye. Lord Ye, please give me some time."
"Fine."
Ye Xinxin's eyes were red. Jealousy almost distorted her face.
"Father, I've only been out of the palace for a few days, yet the emperor has already changed his heart so quickly. He's having an affair with that little bitch. Maybe the emperor has taken a fancy to that little bitch long ago and is just using this opportunity to drive me out."
Lord Ye disapproved of his daughter's impatience.
"If you can't calm down, you'll be outshone by others sooner or later, daughter. There are plenty of men in the world. After father takes a high position in the future, I'll find you a better one."
These words finally pleased Ye Xinxin. There was a smile on her face.
Ji Heng soon met Ye Ranran.
On the way here, Ye Ranran had already heard the guards tell the whole story. She answered almost without thinking.
"I'm willing to exchange myself for the empress dowager and the national advisor."
Seeing that she didn't hesitate at all, a look of surprise flashed across Ji Heng's eyes. He still reminded her.
"Going out means courting death. Is Miss Ye sure she's ready? If you're not willing, I'll also send someone to get you out of the palace safely."
"No! Your Majesty, I still remember how the empress dowager saved me back then. She gave me a chance to live again. Even if I lose my life this time, I've lived long enough. I only hope that Your Majesty can arrange a good life for my aunt. Her life as a doctor has been too hard."
Finally, the two of them became allies.
When the city gate opened, their figures appeared in front of everyone at the same time.
"Don't worry. If there's any change, I'll definitely protect you and get you out first. I'll never let anyone hurt you at all."
There was a hint of emotion in Ye Ranran's eyes. She had to admit that in this era, except for Shi Muwan and her aunt, this was the first time someone had voluntarily said they would protect her.
A bitter smile appeared on her lips. "Your Majesty, you should ensure your own safety first. I'll definitely be fine. Besides, their target isn't me."
As they were talking, they had already reached Lord Ye's front.
Han Su refused to take a single step back no matter what. "Your Majesty, even if I have to die, I'll accompany you. I've already promised the eldest young master that even if they step on my corpse, they can't hurt you at all."
Ji Heng was touched. His loyalty was evident to heaven and earth. However, he didn't want to involve the innocent at all.
"Step back! When did you start not listening to my words?"