Chapter 212 He didn’t take it seriously at first

"He has never trusted me," Xiao Beiheng slowly tore the book in his hand in half, "never."

After his successive victories against the Western Rong, he had intended to tell his father, King Xiao Ming, how great he was. However, before he could send the letter, he received a letter asking him to join forces with Xiao Kai to deal with Xiao Zhuo.

What humiliated him the most was that his father had made this decision without even consulting him. While sending the letter to him, he also sent it to Xiao Kai.

Lin Kui was stunned watching from the side and asked, "Your Highness, this... this is a letter from the King of Qi."

He could see Xiao Beiheng's anger. What was written in the letter that made Xiao Beiheng so angry that he actually tore up the letter from King Qi in front of his subordinates?

"He thinks I'm no match for Xiao Zhuo, so he wants me to join forces with Xiao Kai," Xiao Beiheng crumpled the letter. "In his eyes, I've never been as good as Xiao Zhuo."

Only then did Lin Kui understand the reason for Xiao Beiheng's anger.

This is not the first day that the King of Qi has been like this. He has always believed that his son is not as good as Xiao Zhuo.

Seeing Xiao Beiheng seething with rage, Lin Kui reluctantly offered his advice, "Your Highness, in your first attempt at commanding an army, was able to achieve seven victories against the Western Rong. Even Xiao Zhuo might not have achieved this feat. Why should Your Highness be so self-deprecating? Our military strength is comparable to Xiao Zhuo's. Perhaps the King of Qi wants Your Highness to end the war in Xiliang as soon as possible so that he can lead his army to the capital and jointly defeat the tyrant."

"I understand. You go down first and leave me alone." Xiao Beiheng turned his back to Lin Kui and waved his hand.

When the tent became quiet again, Xiao Beiheng sat on the chair and held his forehead with his hand.

The second prince issued a manifesto, calling on all provinces and counties in the world to revolt, and his father King Xiao Ming also responded.

He remembered that his father was the popular choice, but was overtaken by Emperor Yongde. He had been emperor for twenty years, and now his father had finally come to his senses and wanted to take back the throne that belonged to him.

In terms of distance, my father, King Xiao Ming, is the closest to the capital and has the strongest military force. The other armies have few troops and there is nothing to worry about.

Although Emperor Yongde also has an army, it is not enough compared to his father. It is estimated that it can only last for ten days or half a month.

The only thing that needs to be considered is the west. Not only is Xiao Zhuo here, but there is also the Jingzhou Army. The Second Prince also seems to be organizing an army in Jingzhou. With his reputation, he may be able to put together a large army, but in his eyes, it is at best a mob.

As long as the most important Xiao Zhuo is killed, his father can ascend the throne with peace of mind. As his father's only son, he will be named the crown prince, and after his father's death, he can ascend the throne as emperor.

On the bright side, my father wanted to be on the safe side and hoped that I could end the war here as soon as possible so that I could go to help him.

Thinking of this, Xiao Beiheng's breathing gradually calmed down.

He was about to call Lin Kui in to discuss the next course of action when a soldier entered the tent and said, "Your Highness, there is a man named Wu Mingzi who wishes to see you."

"Wu Mingzi, what is he doing here?" Xiao Beiheng hesitated for a moment, "Didn't this prince order him to stay in the capital? Let him in."

The soldier turned and left, and a moment later Wu Mingzi walked into the tent, looking exhausted.

As soon as he entered the tent, he said to Xiao Beiheng with a smile on his face, "Your Highness, I have brought you good news."

"What good news? Is it worth you coming all the way here?" Xiao Beiheng casually pointed to the chair next to him, "Sit down."

Wu Mingzi sat on the chair, leaning towards Xiao Beiheng, and whispered, "You know that Emperor Yongde banished Consort Mei Dai to the cold palace, right? Do you know why?"

Xiao Beiheng said: "This prince is not interested in those things, so stop talking nonsense and get to the point."

Wu Ming Capital wanted to keep the secret a secret, just to whet everyone's appetite. Seeing Xiao Beiheng's lack of interest, he pulled out the letter from his arms and said, "Your Highness, this is a huge secret. Xiao Zhuo is not the biological son of Emperor Yongde."

"Oh?" Xiao Beiheng took the letter disapprovingly. "So Xiao Zhuo is actually a bastard? This is beyond my expectation."

"It is absolutely true. This is a handwritten letter from Concubine Xian to her brother Meipu."

"Have you opened it and read it?" Xiao Beiheng unfolded the letter.

Wu Mingzi smiled and said, "Emperor Yongde ordered his subordinates to pursue him. I felt that this letter seemed to be of great importance, so I opened it and read it. I didn't expect it to contain such a big secret. I hurried to tell His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Xiao Beiheng snorted, "Haha, since this is a huge secret, you're afraid that Emperor Yongde will kill you, so you have nowhere else to go and have to come to me, right?"

Wu Mingzi smiled awkwardly and said, "Your Highness, your eyes are sharp. If I go back, I will definitely die. There is really no way out."

Xiao Beiheng finished reading the letter, placed it on the table, and said slowly, "This isn't really a secret. Father is returning to attack the capital, and Emperor Yongde will abdicate soon. As for whether Xiao Zhuo is his biological son, it doesn't matter."

"If that tyrant emperor steps down, will the King of Qi ascend the throne?" Wu Mingzi's eyes lit up.

Xiao Beiheng crossed his fingers and said, "In the whole world, apart from my father, who else has this qualification?"

"Then Your Highness, you are the future Crown Prince!" Wu Mingzi stood up excitedly, "What a great joyous occasion!"

Xiao Beiheng smiled slightly and said, "These are all natural things."

Even if the King of Qi didn't take action, he would persuade him to do so sooner or later. Who doesn't want to be the emperor?

Wu Mingzi was about to offer some more flattery, but Xiao Beiheng waved his hand and said, "You've had a hard time on the journey, so go down and rest first. This prince still needs to consider what to do next."

After letting Wu Mingzi leave, Xiao Beiheng turned his gaze to the letter on the table.

"Haha, I didn't expect Xiao Zhuo to be a bastard. I really don't know how he would feel if he saw this letter." Xiao Beiheng picked up the letter again, "I wonder who his biological father is..."

The teasing voice stopped abruptly, and his hand holding the letter suddenly trembled slightly.

He remembered something very important.

Emperor Yongde had once invited Pei Jingyun into the palace, and Pei Jingyun was his father's sweetheart. This was unknown to outsiders, but Xiao Ming, as Xiao Ming's son, knew it. His father had sighed and repeated Pei Jingyun's name more than once.

This is also the reason why after Emperor Yongde forced Empress Pei to death, his father Xiao Ming was extremely angry and insisted that he kill Xiao Zhuo.

Emperor Yongde raised Xiao Zhuo for twenty years before realizing he was not his biological son. Doesn't this coincide with the year Pei Jingyun entered the palace?

Could it be that Xiao Zhuo is...

His hands began to shake even more violently, and even holding them with his other hand couldn't stop them.

I have figured it out completely.

Pei Jingyun was already pregnant when she entered the palace, her child with Prince Xiao Ming of Qi. She hid the truth from everyone for twenty years, until it was finally discovered by Emperor Yongde. It was all because of this that Emperor Yongde first exiled Xiao Zhuo and then sent people to hunt her down.

Xiao Zhuo was the son of King Qi and his half-brother.

A white light flashed before Xiao Beiheng's eyes.

In a trance, he seemed to see his father Xiao Ming's actions after learning all this. Xiao Zhuo was his son with Pei Jingyun, and he had actually sent people to hunt him down. He must have been extremely guilty and would definitely make Xiao Zhuo the crown prince to atone for his previous mistakes.

This was out of emotion. Putting aside emotions and considering purely from the perspective of talent, Xiao Zhuo, as the crown prince, was far superior to him in his father's eyes.

Yes, that's right. In my father's eyes, Xiao Zhuo has always been better than him. Once my father knows the truth, it's absolutely logical and reasonable for him to make Xiao Zhuo the crown prince. Everything he once took for granted would be transferred to Xiao Zhuo in an instant.

Absolutely not. How could this happen? How could Xiao Zhuo enjoy everything he had?

Xiao Beiheng took a deep breath and whispered:

"I'm sorry, Xiao Zhuo. No matter who you are, you can't take away everything that belongs to me. I will kill you before my father finds out about this."

Yes, and Wu Mingzi, and he knew about this. He must not live.

Xiao Beiheng put the letter away and took the sword off the hook.