0p0 Chapter 226 Who exactly is Dongfang Zheng?
Chapter 226 Who exactly is Dongfang Zheng?
Ye Erxiao seemed oblivious to the discussions in the court; he had only one thought in his mind: to completely eradicate Ye Jiuchen's power.
Immediately afterwards, Ye Jingchu pulled out a thick stack of files from his sleeve and slowly said, "Your Majesty, I have recently uncovered evidence of corruption among some officials. Most of these officials are henchmen of the Regent..."
Ye Erxiao took the file, quickly flipped through a few pages, then his face darkened, and he began to deal with these officials one by one, either dismissing them from their posts and investigating them, or directly removing them from office.
The Third Prince, Ye Jinghao, stood aside, silently watching everything unfold.
He thought to himself: Something must have happened to Ninth Prince, which is why Father Emperor is so blatantly trying to dismantle Ninth Prince's power.
Now, the court is filled with the Emperor's and Crown Prince's men, making his situation increasingly difficult and extremely unfavorable.
Dongfang Zheng was also promoted in rank during this political upheaval.
Dongfang Zheng sneered inwardly! Ha, without the Regent, the Celestial Dynasty is not far from its demise!
After the morning court session ended, the ministers walked away in twos and threes, still discussing the day's court affairs.
"His Majesty is determined to wipe out the Regent's men in one fell swoop. Just a month ago, the Regent stabbed the Empress Dowager. What is the meaning behind His Majesty's actions now?"
"Shh, don't say any more. Let's just keep to our own business and do our own jobs."
Meanwhile, Dongfang Wan'er was immersed in her own space, intently studying the half-finished spiritual spring water.
She wore an elegant long dress, her black hair was casually tied up, and her eyes were focused and firm.
She shut out all the noise and chaos around her, completely unaware that the outside world had undergone earth-shattering changes.
Outside, in the bustling city, all sorts of rumors were rampant.
Some say the regent is injured and unconscious, his life hanging by a thread; others say the regent is secretly plotting a rebellion, intending to usurp the throne, but the emperor has already discovered it.
Even more outrageous were the rumors that the regent had been secretly executed by the emperor. These rumors grew increasingly outrageous, sweeping through the entire capital like a whirlwind.
As Dongfang Zheng returned to his residence, Dongfang Mingzhu greeted him like a cheerful little bird as he stepped through the gate.
"Father, I've heard some news that's making me uneasy. I don't know if it's true or false!"
She blinked her big eyes, a hint of cunning and anticipation in them.
Dongfang Mingzhu was secretly plotting something. She was eager to ask Dongfang Zheng whether Regent Ye Jiuchen had really fallen from power.
If it were true, then she could freely mock Dongfang Wan'er to vent her jealousy and resentment.
In the solemn and majestic main hall of the Dongfang Mansion, Dongfang Zheng sat upright on the grand master's chair carved with intricate patterns, intently reviewing the scroll in his hands.
At that moment, a light footstep sound came. He raised his eyes slightly and saw Oriental Pearl gracefully walking into the main hall.
Dongfang Zheng put down his book, glanced at Dongfang Mingzhu with a hint of authority in his eyes, and then waved his hand gently, indicating that Dongfang Mingzhu could speak freely.
Dongfang Mingzhu gave a slight curtsy, her lips parted slightly, her voice tinged with urgency and curiosity: "Father, I have heard some shocking news. It is said that the Regent is plotting a rebellion, and the Emperor intends to punish him. Is this true or false?"
After speaking, she stared intently at Dongfang Zheng with her beautiful eyes full of hope, as if she desperately wanted the news to be true.
Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Dongfang Zheng's previously calm eyes, like two eerie lights in a cold night, and his gaze shot straight at Dongfang Mingzhu.
He saw right through Oriental Pearl's little schemes and knew she was plotting something.
However, he had more pressing matters to attend to and needed to report back to his master. Considering that Oriental Pearl was his own flesh and blood, he temporarily suppressed these thoughts.
Seeing Dongfang Zheng's gaze, Dongfang Mingzhu felt a chill run down her spine and subconsciously took a few steps back, timidly calling out, "Father?" Her voice trembled slightly.
After a moment, Dongfang seemed to return to normal. The coldness in his eyes gradually dissipated, and he put on a kind face instead!
He said gently, "Mingzhu, the news you heard is indeed true. In that case, whatever you think, do as you please."
Looking at Dongfang Zheng's sudden display of kindness, Dongfang Mingzhu was somewhat dazed, wondering to herself if she had just misread the situation.
But she didn't think much of it, and a look of joy immediately appeared on her face as she replied crisply, "Yes, Father!"
After saying that, he skipped away like a happy little bird, already planning how to humiliate Dongfang Wan'er.
After Dongfang Mingzhu left, Dongfang Zheng straightened his clothes and got up to walk towards his study.
The study was quiet and silent, filled with a faint scent of ink. He walked straight to the bookshelf where the ancient books were displayed, raised his hand and gently pressed a hidden compartment. With a soft "click," the compartment slowly popped open.
Dongfang took out a small, exquisite whistle, which gleamed with a cold, metallic luster in the candlelight.
He brought the whistle to his lips and blew it out forcefully, but strangely, it didn't make a sound.
In the blink of an eye, a man in black appeared in the study like a ghost.
The man in black was completely shrouded in a jet-black night suit, revealing only a pair of cold, sharp eyes, like icy stars.
He stood on high ground, bowed slightly, and looked down at Dongfang Zheng, his tone chillingly cold: "What is it that you would use hidden sentries?"
Dongfang Zheng quickly crossed his arms and performed a special and respectful gesture, then said in a respectful voice, "Left Envoy, I have something extremely important to report to my master."
The man in black snorted coldly, his voice full of disdain and anger: "Hmph, I think you just want to see your master. Keep your filthy thoughts to yourself."
"You already have plenty of women in your household; your behavior has already tainted your reputation. Don't even think about seeing your master again."
The man in black was clearly furious from his words.
Dongfang Zheng, his face flushed red from the reprimand, dared not retort and could only stammer, "Left Envoy, your subordinate..."
"Shut up! Tell me what you want at once!" The man in black interrupted him impatiently, his tone clearly filled with suppressed anger.
Left with no other choice, Dongfang Zheng had to tell the man in black everything about Regent Ye Jiuchen and the various situations in the court.
Upon hearing this, the man in black let out a sharp, piercing laugh: "Hehehe, this Ye Erxiao is truly an extremely foolish person."
Without Ye Jiuchen, let's see how long his so-called Celestial Empire can keep up this saga. Excellent! This news is truly wonderful; I will certainly pass it on to my master.
After speaking, the man in black stared intently at Dongfang Zheng, pondered for a moment, and then said, "I will convey your wishes. As for whether the master will see you, that depends on the master's decision..."