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He shouted angrily, "Enough! Shut up! I have made up my mind. Preparations for the coronation ceremony will begin immediately. As for the matter of the queen, we will discuss and decide it later."

After hearing what the emperor said, the ministers were all stunned, and then some of them wanted to continue to make suggestions.

However, the emperor did not give them this opportunity. His eyes were wide open with burning anger. His majestic gaze swept across everyone present like a sharp sword.

In an instant, the entire court became silent, so quiet that even the sound of a pin drop could be heard clearly.

The ministers were all silent and looked at each other. Although they still had many dissatisfactions in their hearts, no one dared to say a word at this time.

Ye Zifen frowned tightly, and her eyes seemed to be filled with a thick fog, and deep doubts and confusion surged like a tide.

She couldn't help but begin to re-examine her previous evaluation of the new emperor. This change in cognition was like a sudden storm, completely overturning her originally firm thoughts.

Once upon a time, in her heart, the new emperor was just the benevolent Crown Prince.

The prince at that time always treated his subjects with a pleasant smile, just like the warm sunshine in spring, gently falling on everyone.

Whenever he heard about the suffering of the people around the world, his clear eyes would reveal endless grief, which was very moving.

In the streets and alleys, people spread word of the Crown Prince's good deeds.

He personally went deep into the people, visited poor families and delivered the necessities of life; he also opened warehouses to distribute grain in years of famine, saving countless hungry lives.

These deeds are like bright stars, illuminating the entire country and making the people full of admiration and expectations for the future monarch.

However, at this moment, when Ye Zifen recalled the various performances of the prince in the court mentioned by Zhang Gaoyi, those gentle smiles and caring words that once made her feel extremely kind suddenly became so unfamiliar.

Looking back now, it all seemed like a huge, carefully woven web of lies that enveloped everyone.

It turns out that he has always been very good at hiding his true self! Those seemingly careless actions on weekdays may have been intentional after careful consideration, just to pave the way for his ascension to the throne today.

He quietly won over the people's hearts and cleverly eliminated hostile forces.

All actions were carried out so seamlessly and without any loopholes that it was difficult for others to detect any clues.

It has to be said that the fact that he was able to wait for such a long time and finally ascend the throne to become emperor when he was in his forties shows that he possessed endurance beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

Such deep scheming and strong ability to endure are really chilling.

Over the years, among the many princes, he has always been an extremely low-key and secretive person.

No matter how fiercely the other princes fought overtly or covertly, he always remained aloof and indifferent.

No one had expected that beneath this seemingly calm surface, he had been quietly and carefully planning everything in secret, like a beast lurking in the dark, patiently waiting for the best time to strike.

And now, God has rewarded those who work hard. After a long wait and planning, he has finally succeeded in ascending the supreme throne and completely revealed his true face that had been hidden for so long.

However, for Ye Zifen, there was one thing that puzzled her - at this moment, what kind of reason would the newly enthroned emperor come up with to convince the former crown princess?

Ye Zifen was seen frowning, with a myriad of thoughts in her mind, tangled like a tangled mess.

Just as she was thinking hard, something she never expected happened!

As if they had telepathic connection, as soon as this question popped up in her mind, the emperor sitting on the dragon throne began to speak.

The emperor slowly said, "My legitimate wife was chosen by my mother herself. Normally, she should be canonized as the queen. However, when my mother passed away, it was the eldest princess who took the responsibility of handling many of her affairs after her death. Therefore, based on this merit and friendship, the former crown princess is not qualified to be canonized as the queen at the moment."

These words were like a bolt from the blue, hitting Ye Zifen's heart hard.

She couldn't help but tremble in her heart. She raised her head in astonishment and fixed her eyes on the emperor's expressionless face.

Although the emperor's face did not reveal too many obvious emotional fluctuations, the words he said were like an extremely heavy hammer, ruthlessly hitting Ye Zifen's heart.

She stared at the emperor's face with full concentration, not missing any slight change in his expression, trying to find even the slightest clue of something unusual.

However, the emperor's eyes were as deep as the abyss, like a bottomless lake, making it difficult to guess his true thoughts.

Ye Zifen couldn't help but clutch the corner of her clothes tightly, knowing clearly that the situation before her was extremely complicated and difficult.

At this moment, the fate of the former Crown Princess seemed to have been easily determined.

The situation within the palace has always been turbulent and unpredictable, often beyond one's expectations.

Today, the emperor's words were clearly meant for all the ministers in the court to hear. As expected, at this moment everyone's eyes were simultaneously focused on Ye Zifen's delicate body.

Those court officials must have already concluded that it was the eldest princess who was fanning the flames and stirring up trouble behind the scenes. The eldest princess's hands were so long-reaching!

But Ye Zifen walked out slowly and calmly. She had a graceful figure and elegant manners, and her every move revealed her elegance. However, her delicate face could not hide the solemnity.

After the ceremony, she said softly, "How dare I take credit for what I have done? It was the Emperor who mentioned this matter to the Retired Emperor, and it was the Retired Emperor who personally ordered me to help with the funeral arrangements. I am just following His Majesty's instructions and doing my best to do my job."

Her voice is clear and melodious, as beautiful as a yellow oriole singing in a valley; her tone is firm and unwavering, as unshakable as a rock.

As she spoke, her beautiful eyes, as bright as water, swept calmly over everyone present.

In the depths of those eyes, there was neither the slightest fear nor the slightest guilt, only calmness and utter loyalty to the royal family.

Ye Zifen took a deep breath and then slightly straightened her back which was as slender as a green bamboo.