Chapter 1459: Chapter 1459
The Emperor’s face turned cold, and he gently patted the Imperial Noble Consort, "You go back first, I will definitely give you an explanation for this matter."
The Imperial Noble Consort was satisfied, not because she knew when to stop, but because it was already enough. After she left, the Emperor had no mood to deal with other matters, so he waved to have the revered Lord also leave. Just as the revered Lord left, the Grand Empress sent someone over.
The Liam Clan was actually secretly unsettled. Peter Liam was not in the Capital during this time, but everyone in the Liam Clan had witnessed the overnight rise of the Wright Clan. Therefore, the Liam Clan had been keeping a low profile during this time, unlike their previous arrogance.
A new Emperor brought with him a new set of relatives. It was a sign of the Emperor personally taking power when the imperial in-laws gained more power and benefits.
Although the Wright Clan had been acting recklessly in the Capital, they had always been able to escape punishment with the Emperor’s support behind them. But the Liam Clan couldn’t just stand by, so they went to the Grand Empress to complain, and she called the Emperor over.
When the Emperor went, he was a little displeased. Times had changed, and he was no longer the Fifth Prince. As the ruler of a country, how could he be summoned and dismissed ?
The Grand Empress sat in her sleeping chamber, watching the Emperor enter, and said, "Your Majesty has resentment in his heart, thinking that I, an old woman, want to oppress you with filial piety, protect my own family, and bully your little uncle."
The Emperor dared not admit, "The Imperial Grandmother is joking."
The Grand Empress sighed, "I have already told the Liam Clan that from now on, they are not allowed to enter the palace without permission except for festivals and holidays. I have also taken back their permission to enter and exit the palace."
"Ah?" The Emperor was surprised; everyone in the world knew that the Grand Empress loved her younger brother the most, and now she forbade him from entering the palace to avoid suspicion!
The Grand Empress continued, "I called Your Majesty here today not to support my family but to remind Your Majesty to be vigilant. Your Majesty should investigate and find out the truth of the matter, otherwise, if you listen to only one side, you will be trapped in the Imperial Palace by your close ministers for a long time!"
The Emperor was suddenly struck with a realization.
The Grand Empress did not say anything more but asked the Emperor to leave. After leaving, the Emperor walked slowly through the palace, his hands behind his back, not allowing anyone near him. After about half a Shichen, the Emperor figured it out himself and issued an order, "Leave the palace."
His Imperial Grandmother was indeed talented, educating oneself from the perspective of a monarch to investigate and deal impartially. At this time, everyone inside and outside the Imperial Court might be waiting for the Emperor’s handling of this matter.
However, the Emperor thought from his own perspective, carefully considering that if he really investigated, even if he was truly impartial, even if the final result was in favor of Owen Bertram, their relationship would become a real "monarch and minister" relationship from then on.
Although Owen had strictly adhered to the etiquette between monarch and minister since his enthronement, repeatedly trying to define their relationship as "monarch and minister," the Emperor didn’t want that.
The Emperor also wanted to have a true friend, but it was only a personal emotion. Upon careful consideration, the influence of personal emotions on the judgment of an emperor could be ignored.
The Emperor knew that if their relationship was only that of a monarch and minister, after Owen reached Tire-8 and accomplished what he wanted to do, he would not continue to stay in the Great Wu. Or perhaps he wouldn’t continue to be a minister in the Great Wu.
But the Emperor hoped that Owen could always serve Great Wu. As the Origin Resurgence was underway, the Heavenly Track was recovering, and a new Ninth Great Realm might emerge in the world. In the entire Eastern Land, Lord Sun was the most promising candidate.
The only thing that could retain Owen was "friendship."
More extreme, if one day, a powerful cultivator dared to assassinate him in the face of the world’s greatest disaster - if the powerful cultivator was from Eighth Major Realm, Owen, as a minister, would repel the opponent and protect him; but if the powerful cultivator was from the Nine Great Realms, Owen alone as a minister would not risk his life, or his Great Path career, to protect him to the death.
Moreover, the Eight Desolates faced a great change, and it was not enough for the Great Wu to merely dominate the Eastern Land. The Emperor was not satisfied! If he could conquer the Red Clan Barbarian Continent and then unify the Eight Desolations World, it would be an unprecedented achievement! If the Emperor could achieve this, he would be the greatest monarch in history compared to the ancient Human Race!
Lord Sun had a comfortable meal, eating several large bowls, patting his belly and putting down his bowl before leaving. Verna smiled, her eyes curving into pleasing crescent shapes. Verna’s greatest joy was cooking for her elder brother, watching him feel satisfied, and being satisfied herself.
As for washing the dishes, it was usually Lily and Shelia’s responsibility. But recently, Lord Sun had often instructed Shelia to wash the dishes. Shelia was very upset, pouting and wanting to cry, but not daring to do so, making people feel sorry for her.
Since her "betrayal," Shelia had been constantly punished by Lord Sun and had not dared to fight back, suffering in silence like a little victim...
As soon as Lord Sun finished eating, Andrew Oamond scrambled in, opening the door wide, "My Lord, His Majesty is here." Before he could finish, the Emperor’s figure, twice as wide as an ordinary person, led with his belly, "There’s no need to greet me, don’t be polite with me."