bestfiction Chapter 235 The dust has settled, Bai Yuwei becomes the Saint of Southern Xinjiang
Chapter 235 The dust has settled, Bai Yuwei becomes the Saint of Southern Xinjiang
When the other ministers heard Ling Wuye's threatening words, they all lowered their heads and remained silent.
Although Chi Qili is the sole power holder in Southern Xinjiang on the surface, all the ministers in the court who have a bit of common sense know that the one who truly holds the power in Southern Xinjiang is Ling Wuye.
It was Ling Wuye who was willing to support Chi Qili, and she also had that much power.
Otherwise, she would just be a puppet, at the mercy of others.
Chi Qili was obviously more aware of this point. Looking coldly at the ministers who were as silent as quails in the audience, he couldn't help but sigh at the complexity of human nature.
When he was in power, these ministers were humble and submissive, and all of them showed their loyalty to him.
But now, just because of Ling Wuye's words, these ministers immediately ignored her as if they didn't know her.
"Your Excellency the Prime Minister does not need to take any action personally. This Saint Girl is willing to step down from this position by herself."
As he spoke, Chi Qili stepped down from the throne and took off the crown on his head.
It all happened so fast and so quickly, as if it was all a dream.
Chi Qili was very clear about her situation. She had just become the Saint of Southern Border and her strength was shallow. Compared with Ling Wuye, she was nothing.
As the saying goes, he who knows the times is a hero. In this situation, giving in is the best option.
She couldn't defeat the old fox Ling Wuye. If she openly resisted, she might not even be able to save her life.
Su Yueqing didn't expect things to go so smoothly and both sides to cooperate so well that she felt it was a little unreal.
"I have already stepped down from the position of Saint. I wonder who the Prime Minister intends to make the next Saint?" Chi Qili said coldly, his eyes seemed to fall on Su Yueqing with hatred.
Su Yueqing naturally noticed the unfriendly look, but she expressed her understanding. After all, a good saint was suddenly abandoned, and anyone would be emotional.
However, those who achieve great things do not care about trivial matters. Chi Qili hates Bei Ming and will not give up any opportunity to launch an invasion.
For both public and private reasons, Su Yueqing felt that Chi Qili was not suitable for that position.
Moreover, according to what she learned in the palace in the past two days, this Chi Qili did not seem to be a good person.
The ministers also showed puzzled expressions and murmured silently in their hearts.
Judging from the current situation, the Prime Minister will definitely nominate his own daughter to be the Saint of Southern Border. There is no doubt about this.
Ling Wuye pointed at Su Yueqing, then moved his finger to the left, and finally pointed at Bai Yuwei next to Su Yueqing.
"Bai Yuwei, the daughter of the Grand Tutor's Mansion, is an expert in witchcraft and has outstanding abilities. She is worthy of the great responsibility. I recommend her to be the next Saint of Southern Border."
Ling Wuye's majestic voice echoed throughout the hall.
Along with this voice, there were also voices of doubt from the crowd.
Everyone thought that Ling Wuye would choose to call his long-lost daughter a saint, but unexpectedly, he actually chose the most inconspicuous noble lady from aristocratic family.
Even many ministers learned for the first time that the Grand Tutor had a legitimate daughter named Bai Yuwei.
Master Bai almost dropped his jaw in shock, and even suspected that he had heard it wrong.
That rebellious girl of his family not only won the Gu Poison Competition, but now she has also won the favor of Ling Wuye and was elected as the Saint?
Master Bai was in mixed emotions for a moment; he didn't know whether he should be happy or worried.
He knew very well what Bai Yuwei was like. Even if this rebellious girl became a saint, she would not consider the interests of his Taifu Mansion.
"Master Taifu, congratulations." A minister beside Taifu Bai whispered.
Master Bai nodded perfunctorily, his expression solemn.
Chi Qili was also very surprised. She was finding it increasingly difficult to see through Ling Wuye.
He discovered from the beginning that he had put a curse on him, and was willing to help him take sole control of southern Xinjiang. Now, he did not give the position of saint above everyone else to his own daughter.
"Your Excellency Prime Minister, according to the rules of Southern Xinjiang, the person most qualified to become a saint should be Miss Su." A discerning minister spoke up, pointing at Su Yueqing.
He was well versed in the ways of the world and guessed that the prime minister must have said this on purpose in order to get them, the ministers, to push Su Li to become a saint and win the support of the people.
Ling Wuye glanced at him quietly and said slowly, "Master Zhang, you are too smart."
The minister immediately covered his mouth and took several steps back, not daring to fart.
Sure enough, the Prime Minister’s mind was hard to guess. He had guessed so many times, but never got it right once.
"Miss Bai, are you willing to become the next Saint of Southern Border and take on the responsibility of guarding Southern Border?" Ling Wuye looked at Bai Yuwei, his tone was not as cold as before, but a little softer.
Since this is the candidate chosen by Qingqing, he naturally will not neglect him.
Bai Yuwei took a deep breath and said solemnly: "I am grateful to the Prime Minister for his trust in me. If the Prime Minister believes in me and is willing to hand over Southern Xinjiang to me, I will not hesitate to die for Southern Xinjiang and will devote myself to it until my death."
"Do you have any opinions, ministers?" Ling Wuye looked at everyone, as if asking for their opinions.
But in the minister's view, this was not an inquiry but an order.
If they dare to say no, they will be taught a lesson in the future.
"Your Excellency the Prime Minister is wise!" a minister spoke up, flattering the emperor smoothly.
Other ministers followed closely behind, "The Prime Minister is wise!"
"It is better to do it today than to wait for a better day. Please ascend the throne today, Saint." Ling Wuye continued, turning his head to look at Su Yueqing.
Su Yueqing raised her head and looked at him, the corners of her lips slightly raised, and she mouthed the word "thank you" in lip language.
Although she did not intend to acknowledge Ling Wuye as her father, she had to admit that Ling Wuye was truly amazing. As expected, he did what he promised her in one day at lightning speed.
"Please welcome the Saint to the throne!" The ministers present cooperated tactfully.
Bai Yuwei glanced at Ling Wuye, then at Su Yueqing, and after receiving a signal from both of them, he nodded slightly.
Ling Wuye had ordered people to prepare the coronation dress last night, and there were two sets in total.
It would be great if Qingqing suddenly changes her mind tomorrow.
Unfortunately, from beginning to end, Qingqing was like a bystander, not saying a word, as if it had nothing to do with her.
It seemed that she really had no intention of staying.
I just don't know if she is willing to acknowledge me as her father.
After Bai Yuwei changed into the saint's dress, she stood on the stage, looking down at the people below. She looked a little dazed, as if she was dreaming.
"Greetings to Her Majesty the Saint!" The ministers knelt on the ground and shouted in unison.
Of course, Ling Wuye doesn’t have to kneel.
Su Yueqing and the others didn't have to kneel either.
As for Chi Qili, he had already found an excuse to leave.
She is now the laughing stock of the entire southern Xinjiang.
Before leaving, Chi Qili gave Su Yueqing a vicious look. If it weren't for this woman, everything would be fine!
"Stand up." With Bai Yuwei's "Stand up", the position of the Saintess of Southern Xinjiang was settled.
Seeing that everything was going as planned, Su Yueqing decided to speed up the process and complete the task as soon as possible.
So, in full view of everyone, Su Yueqing and Xiao Mochen tore off the human skin masks on their faces, revealing their true faces to everyone's shock.
She and Xiao Mochen, in their capacity as the Regent and Regent Princess of Beiming, must quickly get Southern Xinjiang to sign the Hundred Years Truce Treaty, complete the mission, and obtain super points!