Through today's events, he has come to realize that he is no match for the Regent. If Xiao Ye hadn't helped him out of that predicament, the Minister of Revenue would probably have been in trouble because of him.

Now he is genuinely willing to listen to their teachings, but they are actually leaving?

What should we do?

"Your Majesty, we are merely retreating into the shadows. We believe the Regent will surely make further moves. As long as you listen to us carefully from now on, you will be fine."

Xiao Ye then patiently came out and said a few words.

If it weren't for the fact that this Northern Desert Emperor was still somewhat useful to them, he wouldn't have had the patience to teach this emperor who lacked strategy.

Upon hearing their words, the Emperor of the Northern Desert felt a slight sense of relief.

The next day.

News spread from the palace that two palace maids and a eunuch had killed each other over a love affair, resulting in the deaths of one man and one woman, and the third person committing suicide out of fear.

"What? You're saying that the man and a palace maid were killed by another palace maid because of their affair? And then that palace maid, out of fear, committed suicide?"

The Regent's Palace.

Before Gao Changhong could find out the specific details about Xiao Ye and the others, he heard about their 'death'.

Is this story true or false?

Gao Changhong was still not quite convinced and repeatedly asked his subordinates.

"It's true. I've already seen the bodies of those three people. That man is the one the prince asked us to investigate. He's completely dead."

There were also two other women who served the emperor, one of whom was the one who helped the eldest son fetch medicine last time.

"The one who helped the eldest young master get his medicine?"

Gao Changhong looked suspicious, sensing that something was amiss, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

"Yes, it was her. That woman was stabbed several times in the abdomen with a dagger. I heard that she was having an affair with that eunuch, and another palace maid who had a crush on him was jealous, so she stabbed her."

The subordinate nodded earnestly.

When he went to check today, he listened to gossip for quite a while.

"Alright, I understand. You may all leave!"

Gao Changhong rubbed his forehead, feeling that something was amiss. Too much had happened these past few days, and he needed to sort it all out.

A few days later, the Emperor of the Northern Desert became more composed and no longer clashed fiercely with Gao Changhong. In court, he only appropriately protected the interests of his own side.

Xiao Ye and Su Liluo deliberately fabricated such a story. After leaving the palace with Chu Yan, they stationed their own troops outside the city, only occasionally sending letters to the emperor to instruct him on what to do.

Fortunately, the Emperor learned his lesson after his mistake and listened to everything Xiao Ye and the others said.

Gao Changhong couldn't find an excuse to deal with the emperor for the time being, and even his attempts to poison him failed several times, so he became a little anxious.

That day, he summoned Gao Yuanbin and Gao Junning to his study.

"Today, I am preparing to do something big, which will bring about a great upheaval in the entire Northern Desert. Your father now needs you two brothers to work together. I wonder if you are willing?"

Gao Changhong said with a serious expression.

"Father, please tell us what you need. We are your sons, and naturally we will do whatever you say."

Gao Junning's injuries had not fully healed, and his shoulder was still wrapped in gauze.

Gao Yuanbin, standing to the side, remained silent, only looking at Gao Changhong with a cold gaze.

“Yuan Bin, now that Jun Ning is injured, the heavy responsibility of this matter will fall on your shoulders. Moreover, you are my legitimate son. If I succeed, you will surely share in the glory in the future.”

Gao Changhong focused his attention on Gao Yuanbin, which made Gao Junning clench his fist under his sleeve.

"If you want to do something, just say it directly."

Why beat around the bush like that?

Gao Yuanbin's attitude was indifferent.

Seeing his coldness, Gao Changhong smiled instead of getting angry: "Your father believes in your abilities, and you will surely be able to inherit the empire that your father has built for you in the future."

The empire he conquered?

What is Gao Changhong trying to do?

Gao Yuanbin suddenly became alert, a sense of foreboding creeping into his heart.

"You're not mistaken, I'm now planning a rebellion to force the emperor to abdicate."

Seeing Gao Yuanbin's shocked expression, Gao Changhong looked at him with certainty and nodded in acknowledgment.

"Recently, the Emperor has been very disobedient, gradually building up his own power, and he is slowly growing stronger. I can no longer let this go on."

The Mid-Autumn Festival banquet is approaching, and I will be making my move that day. The court will inevitably be in chaos, and I need your cooperation.

"Are you really going to rebel?"

Gao Yuanbin looked at Gao Changhong with a complicated expression, and for the first time seriously.

Has he finally decided to take action after preparing for so many years?

"It's not that I want to rebel, but that I want to bring down that useless emperor. The stability that the Northern Desert has achieved over the years is all thanks to my support."

Now that the Emperor has merely recovered, he's already trying to discard you like a used tool. If I don't do this, you will all be killed by him in the future.

Gao Changhong looked at Gao Yuanbin with a serious expression.

Actually, since Ruan Ruan died, he no longer had such a strong desire to be emperor.

Now, he chose to do this in order to save their own lives. After he brought down the Emperor of Beimo, he would pass the throne to Gao Yuanbin not long after he ascended the throne.

"Brother, Father is right. We should support Father."

At this moment, Gao Junning, who was standing to the side, agreed.

He realized that Gao Yuanbin was not so willing. If he stood firmly on his father's side now, and then took advantage of the chaos in the Northern Desert to kill Gao Yuanbin, wouldn't the Northern Desert be his own in the future?

"good."

What?

Just as Gao Junning was calculating his perfect plan, he was caught off guard and heard a "good" from his ear. His eyes widened in surprise.

"Good, it is truly gratifying that you have come up with a plan to help your father!"

Just as Gao Junning was about to confirm whether he had misheard, he saw Gao Changhong patting Gao Yuanbin on the shoulder with satisfaction and praising him.

Gao Yuanbin actually agreed!

Gao Yuanbin was not truly on Gao Changhong's side. After agreeing to his request, he secretly went to the city through his underground passage that night to meet Su Liluo and the others.

"Brother, are you really sure you want to put family aside for the greater good? No matter what, he's still yours..."

Outside the city.

Starlight spilled across the grass as Su Liluo and the others sat with Gao Yuanbin in a secluded spot.

“I stopped considering him my father as soon as he allowed that woman Mo Hanyu to bully my mother. Over the years, he has held the emperor hostage and killed quite a few innocent people. Now it’s just a matter of letting him receive the punishment he deserves.”

Gao Yuanbin said with a firm look in his eyes.

Over the years, he witnessed this man's ruthless pursuit of power, and many people died tragically at his hands.

Moreover, what he is doing now is a highly rebellious act, so of course I will not show him any favoritism.