Chapter 412 Abdication Decree

The night was as dark as ink, covering the Apocalypse Palace.

Helian Feng led several trusted warriors and quietly entered the Zichen Palace along a secret passage under the moat.

This secret passage was built by the Helian family two hundred years ago to prevent palace coups, and was only known to emperors of all generations.

Three years ago, his father, Emperor Helian Cong, gave him the map of this secret passage in order to prevent Xiao Nanyan from mutiny.

Now that I think about it, it was fate that played such a trick on him. The backup plan he had made to guard against Xiao Nanyue turned out to be a shortcut for him to return to the palace.

Over the past year, he had thought about entering the palace through the secret passage, but he was always hesitant.

Even if he received the imperial edict of abdication, he would still be a mere emperor without any support. The city was filled with Xiao Nanyan's followers, and he had no chance of gaining a foothold.

But now Xiao Nanyue is about to return to the court, and if he doesn't take action now, he will never have another chance.

Although Xiao Beicheng's plan is sinister, it is the only chance to capture Yandu, and he cannot miss it.

He is the Crown Prince of Tianqi, and the throne should belong to him.

Only by sitting on the throne can he overthrow Xiao Nanyue and win back Xiyan. This idea has long become his obsession. If it were not for these points of support, he would have committed suicide in front of Helian Cong's corpse to atone for his sins that day in Yunqiu.

Now, he feels isolated and helpless.

Chu Jin withdrew from the dispute for the sake of his woman and son. Although he felt disappointed, he also understood that everyone has their own aspirations.

Whatever you want in this world, you have to fight for it yourself.

He used Xiao Beicheng but never trusted him. This man hated the Helian family from the bottom of his heart. If he took action, the Helian family would probably be dead.

Tonight, he took action himself, just to avoid the blood of his brothers and sisters on the road to the throne.

Passing through the secret door at the end of the secret passage is the side hall of the Zichen Palace.

Helian Feng looked at the familiar carved beams and painted buildings, feeling mixed emotions.

The scene of discussing matters with his father here was still vivid in his mind, and tears unconsciously wet his eyes.

If there had not been the Yunqiu Incident, my father would still be sitting on the Dragon Throne, and he would still be the Crown Prince who was the center of attention. The brothers would be friendly and respectful to each other, and the life would be so harmonious.

But now, he has become a rat crossing the street, a traitor and a villain, and the prosperity of yesterday is like a passing cloud.

Although there were layers of guards outside the Zichen Palace, Helian Feng knew the place very well.

He led his assassins to bypass the patrol team and, taking cover from the shadows of the pillars, sneaked into the inner hall like a ghost.

The candlelight in the hall was bright. The young emperor Helian Ji was sitting on the couch, shouting at the palace maid kneeling on the ground:

"I asked you to give me a back massage, but you're trying to murder me! It hurts like hell! If you can't even do this, what's the point of keeping you!"

As he said this, he kicked the palace maid on the back.

The palace maid groaned in pain, her forehead pressed against the ground, not daring to look up.

The other palace maids were also like frightened birds, standing there shaking their clothes, not daring to make a sound.

Helian Feng hid on the beam with a frown on his face.

This Sixth Prince is still so arrogant and domineering.

In the past, when Xiao Nanyue was in charge, he was more restrained. But now that Xiao Nanyue has left Beijing, he has become even more domineering.

How can one rule the country with such a character?

Xiao Nanyue supported him simply because he wanted to control the government and take the opportunity to replace him.

After a while, Helian Ji yawned and waved his hand impatiently:

"Take him away and give him thirty slaps across the face. Stop getting in the way here."

After the palace servants dragged away the crying palace maid, the little emperor took off his shoes and climbed onto the dragon bed.

After a while, Helian Ji's breathing gradually became steady, and he probably fell asleep.

Four palace servants were left at the palace gate to guard the night, and the guards outside the palace remained strict.

Helian Feng nodded at the assassins behind him, and they immediately jumped off the beams like civet cats, covered the mouths and noses of the palace maids, and dragged them to the side hall.

He then rolled over to the ground, walked slowly to the dragon bed, and gently pushed Helian Ji:

"Ji'er, wake up."

Helian Ji opened his eyes dazedly, and was startled when he saw who it was. Then, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes, and he called out affectionately:

"Brother? Where have you been these days? I miss you so much..."

Helian Feng's heart softened and he sat down beside the bed:

"Ji'er, my brother missed you too, so I came back to see you. Do you feel tired of being the emperor?"

Helian Ji nodded vigorously, his eyes reddened:

"I'm tired! I have to listen to those old ministers nagging me every day, and I have to learn so much. I don't want to be an emperor at all. I miss my father and my eldest brother so much. If you were here, I wouldn't have needed to learn all this. The Regent is so fierce..."

"Then I won't do it."

Helian Feng took out the abdication edict he had prepared long ago from his bosom:

"Write your name on this and affix the imperial seal. Once my brother becomes emperor, you will be free. I will take you out of the palace to play right away, okay?"

Helian Ji's eyes lit up:

"Really? Just signing and stamping it means I don't have to go to court?"

Seeing Helian Feng nod, he immediately cheered:

"Okay, okay, I'll sign!"

However, he was in trouble again:

"The Imperial Seal is in Jiaotai Hall, under guard by someone. Even the signed edict must be submitted to Grand Tutor Fu and Prime Minister Wang for their review. If I disobey, they will definitely tell the Regent."

Helian Feng smiled:

"Ji'er is the emperor. If you want to use the seal, who among those slaves dares to stop you? When you abdicate to your brother, he will be the emperor. No matter how fierce the regent is, he must obey his brother."

"Yes, my brother is right!"

"Then Ji'er, take this imperial edict to the Tai Palace to have it stamped. Then bring it back."

Helian Ji was so excited by his brother's words that his face was full of excitement. He patted his chest and said:

"Okay! My Royal Brother, wait, I'll be there soon."