In the Deyang Hall of Luoyang City, Cai Mi was having a tense confrontation with a group of courtiers.

Tang Xicheng had just been snatched away by Cai Mi, and was quite embarrassed. Cai Mi, in particular, was so powerful that he instantly scolded all the ministers present.

But he had some scruples in his heart, because at the moment they needed a name. After all, if they didn't have the harem to support them, they would be morally traitors, and what the gentry valued most was 'justice and name'.

Although it is a rebellion, they must also use righteous words to show their justice to the people of the world.

Therefore, he could only threaten Liu Biao and others, but he did not dare to actually do anything to them.

Once something happens to the people in the palace, their lives will basically come to an end.

But with Cai Mi taking the initiative, Tang Xicheng felt really unwilling to do so. He rubbed his teeth back and forth, wishing he could go up and give her a mouthful.

How dare a woman be so arrogant! How did she be disciplined today?

He raised his head and said coldly: "What the Queen said is an exaggeration, isn't it?"

Still burning the imperial city? Do you have what it takes?

Cai Mi smiled coldly, then suddenly took out a dagger that had been prepared for a long time from his arms, took the dagger out of the sheath, and put it on his neck.

"Queen, what are you doing!"

Geng Ji and others below were frightened when they saw this, and hurriedly wanted to go up the steps to stop her, but they heard Cai Mi shout: "Don't come over! If anyone comes, I will die in front of you immediately!"

At this moment, the expressions of the courtiers changed.

They wanted to coerce Cai Mi, not let her die.

Once she dies, there will be no room to restrain Liu Qi. In the end, he is afraid that Liu Qi will dig up their ancestral graves.

Moreover, they wanted to control the harem and force Liu Biao to issue an edict to justify their rebellion. If the queen died at this time, it would be a big problem for them.

The hesitant looks of the courtiers fell on Cai Mi's heart, and she felt more confident.

She only made this gesture deliberately to test it out. In fact, of course she didn't want to die.

Tang Xicheng's face turned pale and his lips were trembling. He didn't know whether he was frightened by Cai Mi or because he was angry with her.

At this time, Liu Bei walked up behind Tang Xicheng and whispered to him: "Tang Xi Gong, don't let your anger ruin the big things. She is a womanly woman and her eyesight is not far away. If we can see her as well as

, if she goes crazy later, it will be detrimental to us in the end, so let’s comfort her with kind words and see what her attitude is.”

At the critical moment, Tang Xicheng suddenly woke up after being reminded by Liu Bei.

Yes, nothing is as important as the stability of the general's palace at the moment. She is just a woman. If she is arrogant, let her be arrogant. Getting things done is the most important thing for you.

Thinking of this, Tang Xicheng took a deep breath and tried his best to relax his stiff expression just now.

"I have no choice but to do this today. I did not do it intentionally. Please forgive me, Queen." Tang Xicheng cupped his hands towards Cai Mi.

Although Cai Mi looked stern on his face, he was actually quite worried in his heart. After all, in terms of hard power, his side was still at a disadvantage.

However, as a queen, if she showed a compromising attitude as soon as these rebellious ministers entered the palace, it would inevitably arouse suspicion.

Before Liu Qi left, he told her that when courtiers entered the palace, Cai Mi must first show a strong side to intimidate them, and then put down his body and negotiate with them, otherwise he might expose his flaws.

There is no theory that the royal family will compromise as soon as the courtiers force the palace. It is too false.

Especially if Liu Bei is present, then everything will not be a problem. Liu Bei will definitely be able to try to keep the people in the palace safe.

"Why are you doing this? Are you trying to rebel against His Majesty?"

Before Tang Xicheng could answer, Liu Bei said: "The queen has misunderstood. Your Majesty is very kind to me. How could I do such disloyal and unjust things? It's just that your majesty forced reforms and shook the country.

I have no choice but to do this. As long as Your Majesty is willing to change his ways, give up reforms, and stabilize the country, I will have no complaints even if I let you die."

Speaking of this, Liu Bei winked at Tang Xicheng.

Tang Xicheng reacted instantly.

At this time, the best method is to cheat!

How can she, a womanly woman, have any strategic vision? As long as she is fooled and understood, everything will be easy!

At that moment, Tang Xicheng agreed: "Yes, we just hope that His Majesty can give up the reform. If this can be done, I will have no regrets even if I am killed in front of the steps!"

When other people heard what Tang Xicheng said, some sensible people probably guessed what he was thinking, and they all echoed: "I am just trying to persuade Your Majesty, there is absolutely no selfish intention! Please give the Queen a clear warning."

Hearing this, Cai Mi's expression softened slightly.

She let out a long breath and said: "Now that things have happened, what do you think? I have already made it clear that the Supreme Emperor is determined not to come to court."

Liu Bei said: "Back to the empress, I don't want to dethrone the emperor, I just want your majesty to take back the reform edict. At the moment, I just want to find someone to be in power temporarily... When everything is resolved smoothly, I will return to you."

Your Majesty is in charge of the current affairs... If the Emperor is unwilling, why not let the prince temporarily take charge of the government, with the queen assisting him? How about that?"

Liu Bei's attitude was extremely submissive. Seeing him like this, the other ministers also lost their arrogance and acted submissively. They also saluted Cai Mi and pretended to be pleading.

Seeing this, Cai Mi let out a sigh of relief.

She looked hesitant and thought for a while before speaking.

"If this is the case, the matter is not non-negotiable, but you must ensure that the safety of the people in the palace is protected."

When Tang Xicheng saw Cai Mi, he was overjoyed and said, "That's natural. The queen can rest assured about this."

Liu Bei stepped forward and said: "The urgent task is to ask the queen to issue an edict on behalf of the crown prince to attack the traitor Xu Rong in Luoyang City."

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! When Tang Xicheng heard it, he secretly thought that Liu Bei was brilliant.

This first imperial edict was aimed at Xu Rong, not at Liu Qi's policies...high, really high.

In this way, on the one hand, Liu Bei's army could legitimately take over the city defense of Luoyang, and on the other hand, it also showed the correctness of their coup from the side.

They were not targeting Liu Qi, but Xu Rong.

Xu Rong is from Liangzhou, and targeting him can more easily arouse the sympathy of scholars all over the world for their position.

As for the reform, Xu Rong's charges should be established first, and then the old scores can be settled slowly. As for the charges... As a Liangzhou native, any crime you want to put on him can be settled.

Now the business is to convince Cai Mi first.

Sure enough, Cai Mi hesitated.

She started to lower her head and think carefully again.

When I was young, I saw Cai Mi saying in a low voice: "Okay, it's settled. I will issue an edict to you, and you still need to keep your promise."

"yes."

…

Liu Biao was sitting in the harem, panting heavily.

After Cai Yan, Du Yan and others learned about the situation, they rushed over one after another. They surrounded Liu Biao and comforted him.

Liu Biao was still angry and was still cursing the courtiers outside.

After a while, Cai Mi came in and saluted Liu Biao and said hello.

Cai Yan hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Sister, how are you doing?"

Cai Mi took a deep breath and told his sisters what happened outside.

When Cai Yan heard that her son was to take charge of the government, her beauty turned pale on the spot.

She trembled and said: "How can this happen? He is only two years old..."

Cai Mi reached out and grabbed Cai Yan's hand, squeezed it hard, and then shook his head without leaving a trace.

Cai Yan is also a knowledgeable person. When he saw Cai Mi's behavior and her expression, he understood something in his heart and then fell silent.

Cai Mi said: "Sister, don't worry, letting a two-year-old child be in power is just a name for these people. The power to issue edicts still belongs to my sister and the Supreme Emperor. They haven't wanted to take action against us yet, we just want to

You need to be cautious, be patient and seek compromise, and wait until the time is right before making plans again.”

Du Yan stepped forward and said, "Sister, what are they thinking now?"

"They want to denounce Xu Rong's guilt and use Xu Rong as a shield to legitimately take over Luoyang's defense."

"Then what are you going to do, sister?"

Cai Mi turned to look at Liu Biao, only to see Liu Biao looking at him too.

"At this point, we can only sacrifice Xu Rong and save our royal family."

"Sister plans to agree to them and convict Xu Rong."
Chapter completed!