The Human Emperor

To the empire, the regional commander and utilizing the Hu policies had much further reaching impacts than the Consort Taizhen incident.

But Wang Chong knew that this was currently the most important matter plaguing the royal court, and it dominated the thoughts of nearly all of the officials.

The damage that the regional commander and utilizing the Hu policies will cause is a matter of the future while the Consort Taizhen incident was happening right before their eyes at this moment.

The number of officials affected by this matter far surpassed that of any past incidents of the dynasty.

“Big uncle is still worried!”

Staring at big uncle, who was chatting urgently with the Head Censor after walking him to the entrance, Wang Chong felt worried.

Big uncle was an important official of the royal court, but this prestigious identity has become something that shackled him instead. Furthermore, grandfather’s massive influence had made him the de facto leader of the officials opposing to Consort Taizhen.

In the future, when everything was settled, big uncle would face the harshest punishment.

“This isn’t good!”

Lowering his head, Wang Chong frowned.

The Consort Taizhen incident was a matter regarding their responsibility as subordinates of the emperor and the societal conventions in this traditional era. Wang Chong was certain that if he didn’t talk about the regional commanders policy and mess up big uncle’s arrangements, he would surely think of a way to bring up the Consort Taizhen incident in the conference hall and try to win the old master’s support.

It was not that Wang Chong didn’t want to persuade big uncle, but he knew that even though he may agree with him on the matter regarding the regional commanders, it would be impossible for him to agree with his view of the Consort Taizhen incident.

Not only would he not agree with his view, he would even reprimand him harshly. Even the old master wouldn’t take his side.

It was their responsibility as subordinates to lead their emperor back to the right path. Since it was a matter regarding their fundamental responsibility, it was impossible for big uncle to listen to anyone’s advice on this matter.

This was also the reason why Wang Chong didn’t bring up the matter in the conference hall.

“King Song has arrived! ——”

While Wang Chong’s mind was still plagued with worry over the matter, a high-pitched voice sounded from the direction of the entrance suddenly. Hong long long, at the same moment, the ground rumbled. Somehow, Wang Chong could vaguely hear a sound resembling ocean waves.

Outside the Four Quarters Embassy, at the very end of the street, a carriage drove in. Exuding from the interior of the carriage was a powerful aura reminiscent of a rising sun, making one aware of its presence regardless of how far one was.

However, this domineering aura didn’t lack gentleness, and the gentleness didn’t blunt the majesty either. It felt as though the aura of an upright monarch.

“He’s finally here!”

Feeling the aura, Wang Chong heaved a sigh of relief. In the royal court, including Big Uncle Wang Gen, the authoritative officials who opposed Consort Taizhen view King Song as their leader.

‘To untie a knot requires the one who tied it’. To resolve this crisis and avert the damage the Consort Taizhen incident would cause to half of the officials in the royal court, King Song played a crucial role.

…

“Your Highness! You’re finally here!”

At the entrance of the Four Quarters Embassy, upon noticing the arrival of King Song, Wang Gen’s spirit lifted and he seemed much more energetic than before.

For this entire day, too many important things have occurred. However, what Wang Gen’s thoughts were centered around was, without a doubt, the Consort Taizhen incident. This matter involved half of the royal court, and it has already grown to become a huge political storm in the Great Tang Empire.

“Have you spoken with the old master yet?”

The moment the doors of the carriage opened, King Song stepped out dressed in a gunfu. His expression was grim, and he seemed to be plagued with worries as well.

(Gunfu is something similar to a Mianfu, and it is a robe worn by royalty.)

“Not yet.”

Wang Gen shook his head. At this moment, what the old master was concerned with was how he should report to the Sage Emperor to prevent the policies of regional commanders and utilize Hu talents from being passed.

Under such circumstances, Wang Gen had no idea how he should raise the subject.