Chapter 335 A power struggle is inevitable

It's late at night and everyone is asleep.

After the Lord and servant of Xiao Mocheng disappeared around the corner, Commander Wu walked out from the corner.

He followed the patrol route and quickly caught up with the patrolling Royal Guards.

At this moment, the patrolling Royal Guards were passing through an empty road section.

So they couldn't help whispering.

"What do you think His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wants from us?"

"Hey, the Crown Prince is the Regent. He must have some mission to give to our leader."

"I don't think it's that simple. Think about it, the emperor has been ill for a long time and the prince is..."

"cough!"

Commander Wu, who had caught up, heard his brothers' conversation and quickly spoke out to stop them.

The royal guards stopped immediately when they heard the coughing sound coming from behind them.

They looked at each other and said flatteringly, "Boss, you're back."

Commander Wu snorted coldly and lowered his voice to scold: "This commander warns you, when doing things in the palace, you must be careful with your words and actions."

"Discussing the affairs of the royal family will bring about a fatal disaster. Do you understand?"

Upon hearing this, the imperial guards shuddered.

Just now, it couldn’t be... you guessed it right!

They quickly restrained their expressions and said seriously, "We understand."

Commander Wu glanced at everyone and felt helpless.

In ten days, that gentleman will arrive in the capital with the emperor...

By then, the brothers may not have the opportunity to get together and chat and laugh.

Commander Wu was not in the mood for night patrol, so he told his brothers, "You guys patrol well. I'm not feeling well, so I'll be leaving first."

His tone wasn't as sharp as before.

The imperial guards naturally noticed that something was wrong with Commander Wu.

They whispered back, "Don't worry, boss. We won't cause any trouble."

Commander Wu nodded and turned to leave.

He firmly believed what Xiao Mocheng said tonight.

The emperor has been away for such a long time and has not returned to the capital yet. He must have encountered big "trouble".

Never mind. Before leaving, the emperor only told him to keep an eye on His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

As for the rest, we'll talk about it after the Emperor returns to Beijing...

It now seems that a battle for power is inevitable.

Take advantage of these few days to quietly move your family out of the capital.

East Palace.

Xiao Mocheng returned to the bedroom with a rage and threw a cup in anger.

He could vaguely hear the sound of a baby crying, and he became more and more irritated.

He yelled at Xiao Shunzi, "Go see what happened to the little princess?"

Xiao Shunzi looked at Xiao Mocheng who suddenly became furious and immediately shrank back in fear.

"I obey your command."

Xiao Shunzi left the bedroom and went straight to Tang Shihuan's front hall.

At this moment, the little princess was crying non-stop.

“Wow…”

The nurse held the child in her arms and coaxed her softly, "Be good, little princess, don't cry!"

Tang Shihuan stood beside the wet nurse, looking very anxious.

Xiao Shunzi came to the door of the bedroom and listened carefully to the noise inside.

Could it be that the little princess is sick?

Why are you crying so hard?

Xiao Shunzi raised his hand and knocked on the palace door.

“Knock, knock.”

Tang Shihuan heard a knock on the door and thought it was Xiao Mocheng coming.

She thought secretly: His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has only been here since the day the little princess was born, but he hasn't seen the little princess in this period of time.

Humph! Hearing the little princess crying, I feel heartbroken.

Thinking of this, a hint of pride flashed in Tang Shihuan's eyes.

"Enter."

Tang Shihuan quickly took the little princess from the nurse's arms and said with a hint of tears in her voice, "Oh, Ning'er, don't cry, don't cry, mother is here..."

Seeing this, Cai Lian, who was standing at the door of the palace, took two steps forward and opened the door.

She looked at Xiao Shunzi standing outside the hall, bowed and said, "Eunuch Xiao Shunzi, please come in."

Xiao Shunzi restrained his expression, walked slowly into the bedroom, bowed and said, "Your servant greets the Crown Princess."

"No need to be so polite." Tang Shihuan coaxed the little princess in her arms, her voice a little hoarse.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Tang Shihuan looked outside the hall...

Where is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?

Didn't he come?

A flash of disappointment crossed Tang Shihuan's face.

Xiao Shunzi observed Tang Shihuan's expression inconspicuously and immediately understood something.

He coughed lightly and said softly, "Your Highness, Your Highness has been very tired from being the regent recently and often can't fall asleep at night."

"No, Your Highness just fell asleep when he was awakened by the crying of the little princess..."

When Tang Shihuan heard this, her face froze.

What Xiao Shunzi meant was: It was the little princess's crying that disturbed His Highness's rest.

Is this what Your Highness meant?

Thinking of this, Tang Shihuan couldn't help feeling a little sad.

Right now, it seems that neither mother nor daughter will be favored by His Highness...

Tang Shihuan lowered her eyes and looked at the little princess, saying somewhat helplessly, "I don't know what's wrong with the little princess tonight. She keeps crying and making a fuss."

Xiao Shunzi looked at the pretentious Tang Shihuan, and a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes.

Your Majesty, the Crown Princess, this is a common trick used by the women in the harem to win favor. How could you possibly hide it from the eyes of this servant?

The little princess, who had been crying a little softer, burst into tears again...

“Wow…”

Xiao Shunzi was also upset by the little princess's crying.

He pretended to be nervous and said, "My Lady Crown Princess, the little princess is crying so much, is she feeling unwell?"

"I will send someone to call the imperial physician right away."

Tang Shihuan looked at Xiao Shunzi who was about to turn around and quickly called out, "Xiao Shunzi, go take care of His Highness!"

Then she called out to Cailian who was standing at the door, "Cailian, go get the imperial physician."

"Yes, Your Majesty the Crown Princess."

Xiao Shunzi looked at Cai Lian's departing back with even more disdain in his eyes.

He bowed to Tang Shihuan and said, "In that case, I will go and take care of Your Highness."

"I'll take my leave."

Tang Shihuan nodded and said worriedly, "Be sure to take good care of His Highness."

"I know." Xiao Shunzi turned around and left quickly.

The wet nurse looked at Tang Shihuan with a dull look and shook her head helplessly.

She whispered, "Your Highness, please hand the little princess over to me!" As she spoke, she reached out and took the little princess.

Tang Shihuan had no expression on her face and let the wet nurse take the little princess away.

Some time ago, my grandfather used the only valuable heirloom in our family to bribe a royal guard to secretly deliver a letter.

Her family members wanted her to find a way to get pregnant again as soon as possible...

Alas, it seems difficult now!

When Xiao Shunzi returned to Xiao Mocheng's bedroom, Xiao Mocheng had already gone to bed.

The young eunuch standing guard outside the palace whispered, "Eunuch Shun, His Highness has fallen asleep."

Xiao Shunzi nodded and said, "You two should keep watch well."

"I understand."

Xiao Shunzi breathed a sigh of relief and turned to go to his room.

The recent period is a critical moment, and we must be extremely alert.

As long as His Highness successfully ascends the throne, everything will be fine...

In the bedroom, Xiao Mocheng lay on the bed, still unable to fall asleep.

In fact, he was not very confident about this power grab.

If he fails, he will face the fate of being imprisoned in the cold palace for life.

Therefore, he must be fully prepared.

The military power of the General's Mansion is certainly important, but distant water cannot quench a nearby fire.

What should I do!

Xiao Mocheng suddenly thought of Duke Ningguo, who had not participated in government affairs in order to avoid suspicion.

A new emperor appoints new ministers.

When my father ascended the throne, Duke Ningguo used illness as an excuse to voluntarily hand over his military power.

From then on, he was unemployed at home.

Come to think of it, Duke Ningguo must be unwilling to accept this!

Accompanied by beautiful dreams, the exhausted Xiao Mocheng slowly fell asleep...