[2] THE LITTLE DARLING WIFE WHO IS A DIVINE DOCTOR SAVED THE ENTIRE FAMILY

Ch 521 - 522

C521: I will not mistreat you

At this moment, He Zhiran no longer knew what to say.

A jade seal could only temporarily restrain the empress's faction. Given enough time, they would eventually find a way to counter it.

Such situations had occurred in history before. Once power was firmly in hand, what did a jade seal amount to?

"I advise you to consider more practical methods. With a skilled craftsman, a single jade seal could be replicated entirely."

Upon hearing this, Emperor Shunwu was stunned, staring blankly at He Zhiran. "Then what do you suggest we do?"

"What to do? Do you not admit your own incompetence?

Under your rule, the people suffer in abject poverty, their lives a bitter struggle.

As for the border conflicts, were it not for the Mo Family, the enemy would have invaded and consumed Da Shun long ago, annexing it into their realm."

He Zhiran should not have said that last part at this juncture, but she could not help voicing her grievance for the Mo Family.

In the dark room, though Mo Jiuye's night vision was excellent, he could not make out Emperor Shunwu's expression.

Yet both He Zhiran and he could sense the emperor's body tremble slightly upon hearing those words.

This indicated that regardless of whether the Mo Family's exile was unjust, it had greatly impacted him.

"The matter of the Mo Family is already settled in Our heart. It is not for you to lecture Us."

It was clear Emperor Shunwu did not wish to discuss the Mo Family.

He Zhiran also knew it was not an opportune time to bring up their wrongful treatment. Having vented her frustration, she felt much calmer.

"I only ask if you have any good plan to turn the situation around?

If so, whom must you notify and what must be done? We can act as your messengers."

He Zhiran and Mo Jiuye's main purpose for coming to the capital was to eliminate future threats against the Mo Family, to kill anyone who might endanger them. Their act of rescuing Emperor Shunwu today was purely for Nan Yu's sake, or more broadly, for the common people.

"None of Our sons are fit to take on the great responsibility. Otherwise, We would not have delayed naming an heir for so long.

As We can now see, it proves Our judgment correct. Nan Heng's disappearance aside, Nan Rui is meek and utterly lacks the bearing of an emperor, while Nan Qi is arrogant and lacks wisdom."

Neither He Zhiran nor Mo Jiuye expected Emperor Shunwu to speak such words.

Especially Mo Jiuye, who had always viewed Emperor Shunwu as incompetent and easily swayed by sycophants' slander.

He never imagined the emperor would utter such words today. Could being locked away by the empress have suddenly cleared his mind?

But that was impossible. The matter of choosing an heir had long been discussed in court. If he truly deemed any son qualified, the position would not have remained vacant for so long.

As Mo Jiuye wondered, He Zhiran shared his doubts.

Just as they speculated on the possibilities, Emperor Shunwu spoke again.

"We had no hope for those three sons, which is why We allowed the empress to adopt the fourth prince, thinking she could guide him from a young age. Now it seems Our expectations were too naive.