Balala the Magic Fairy

Hongli's ambition grew more and more, and his desire for power was like oil heating up a raging fire, which only grew more intense.

Seeing that Ruyi lived deep in the inner palace and ignored state affairs, he began to think of seizing all power.

One day, he secretly summoned his confidants Zhang Tingyu, Oboi and others to a secret room to discuss important matters.

"Now that the Holy Emperor is not involved in state affairs, it is a good opportunity for us to make achievements." Hongli's eyes were bright and his words showed his ambition.

Zhang Tingyu was an experienced minister who was good at planning for the country. Hearing this, he murmured, "My Lord, this matter needs to be handled with caution. Although the Holy Emperor is no longer involved in politics, his prestige still exists. If we act rashly, we may be criticized by the world."

Oboi was furious, slammed the table and stood up, saying loudly: "My lord, this opportunity is rare and will never come again. If you can succeed in one fell swoop, the world will belong to you."

When Hongli heard this, he was shaken. He knew that Zhang Tingyu's words made sense, but Aobai's words also touched his heart.

He pondered for a long time, and finally made a decision: "Good, then follow Aobai's advice and act tonight."

That night, the moon was dark and the wind was strong, and Hongli personally led his confidants and quietly entered the palace.

He ordered his men to surround Ruyi's bedroom tightly, and he entered the bedroom alone.

Ruyi was surprised to see Hongli coming so late at night, and asked, "What are you doing here so late at night, Minister?"

Hongli looked sad, knelt down and said: "Holy Emperor, I am guilty. I saw that the Holy Emperor did not care about government affairs, and I had delusions in my heart, wanting to seize power alone. However, I know that my sins are serious, and I dare not hide them, so I come here to apologize."

When Ruyi heard this, she was shocked. Although she knew that Hongli was ambitious, she did not expect him to dare to do such a thing.

She forced herself to remain calm and said, "Minister, why are you saying such nonsense? Although I don't interfere in government affairs, how can I allow the power of the country to fall into your hands?"

Seeing Ruyi's fearless expression, Hongli secretly admired her in his heart, but he had made up his mind, so he said: "Holy Emperor, I know I am guilty, but things have come to this point, and I have no choice but to do it. I hope that Your Majesty will stay in this palace temporarily and not ask about external affairs to protect the reputation of the royal family."

Upon hearing this, Ruyi was furious, knowing that Hongli had already begun to rebel, but at the moment she was outnumbered and unable to fight back.

She sneered and said, "Hongli, do you think you can conquer the world by imprisoning me? Although I am a woman, I also know the meaning of loyalty and righteousness. You will be punished by heaven for your actions."

When Hongli saw Ruyi's harsh words, he softened his heart, but his ambition was like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins and he could not control himself.

He stood up and ordered his men to place Ruyi under house arrest in the palace. He then took sole power and began to handle state affairs.

Ruyi was trapped in the palace and was worried. She knew that if she didn't make plans early, she would be imprisoned.

She secretly summoned her trusted palace maid and ordered her to secretly contact loyal ministers to devise a plan for the future.

The palace maid took orders, quietly left the palace and contacted loyal officials.

However, there were many spies in the palace, and Hongli soon learned about this matter.

Hongli was furious and ordered a strict interrogation to find out Ruyi's plan.

The palace maid was tortured but refused to say a word.

Ruyi was in the palace and was heartbroken when she learned that the palace maids had been arrested. She knew that if she did not make a decision soon, she would have no chance of turning things around.

Ruyi sat alone in the palace, thinking to herself, "If I don't make a decision soon, I'm afraid that the loyal and good people will be implicated. Although I am a woman, I also know the meaning of loyalty and righteousness. I can't let the loyal and good people suffer because of me."

She decided to take a risk and secretly summoned her loyal ministers to discuss countermeasures.

Upon hearing Ruyi's order, the loyal ministers responded one after another, swearing to be loyal to Ruyi and work together for the great cause.

Ruyi and her loyal ministers have discussed and decided to take advantage of Hongli's unpreparedness to launch a coup in order to restore the power of the royal family.

They conspired for a long time, formulated a strategy, and waited for the right time to succeed in one fell swoop.