"You won't die, Consort Yun, don't worry. I'm very careful. That wound isn't fatal; at most, it'll just bleed a little, and it can be healed."

He spoke so casually, which only made people angrier.

"Someone come here!" Gu Jiangli shouted outside.

This provoked a burst of laughter from Prince An: "Consort Yun, there's no need to shout. No one will come. I've already asked them to leave. Oh... and don't even think that guard can come to save you. He definitely can't."

Gu Jiangli's fists were already clenched, wishing he could just punch him and break his nose.

As she clenched her fist, she suddenly felt a gentle caress on the back of her hand.

She subconsciously turned her head to the side and saw the emperor's eyelashes flutter slightly.

He was telling himself that he was okay.

Gu Jiangli felt relieved.

She quickly adjusted her breathing, still glaring angrily at Prince An, and forced out a few tears of grief and indignation, saying fiercely:

"What exactly are you trying to do? To plot against His Majesty is a heinous crime of treason!"

"Is that so? Murdering the Emperor is a serious crime, but what about killing you? Is that also a heinous crime of treason?"

"What did you say?"

Prince An smiled, his expression full of self-satisfaction and pride, as if everything was already in his grasp. He countered, "Isn't Consort Yun always exceptionally intelligent? Can't she see what I'm thinking?"

He grabbed Gu Jiangli's chin, half-squatting down and looking down into Gu Jiangli's eyes.

"Actually, Father is going to die too, but the order in which you die is very important. It would be more beneficial for me if you died first."

Gu Jiangli's heart tightened.

Prince An made no attempt to conceal his murderous intent towards her; it seemed as if this intent had been hidden in his heart for a long time, only to erupt now.

Her mind raced as she tried to decipher the meaning behind Prince An's words.

Why did she have to die before the emperor?

What benefit would her death bring to Prince An?

Suddenly, her hand was grasped.

Inspiration suddenly struck.

Yes, the Emperor's sudden onset of illness and madness today was all arranged by Prince An. He deliberately arranged this, so it must have been for a purpose.

"Has Consort Yun still not figured it out?" Prince An asked with a kind expression.

"Hmph." Gu Jiangli snorted coldly, "You really want to see His Majesty ruined. The news of his sudden attack and massacre today has probably already been spread by the servants of Jing'an Palace."

"If I die in this room today, after you leave, you will say that His Majesty killed Consort Yun, who was pregnant, in a fit of rage, thus completely confirming the rumor that the Emperor is a foolish and tyrannical ruler!"

"Hahaha..." Prince An couldn't help but clap his hands. When he laughed, he really had the refreshing feeling of a young man. However, his eyes were really cold and sinister, making people feel cold.

"Your Highness Consort Yun is indeed very capable. I can almost see the world cursing Father Emperor. But it's not just that. Perhaps Your Highness Consort Yun could think about it more deeply?"

He was intentionally guiding her, and Gu Jiangli could see the expectant expression on his face.

This is good too; she was planning to stall for time anyway, and Prince An will do as she wishes.

She can think of the surface level; going deeper wouldn't be difficult.

Her status was already special, unlike that of ordinary concubines. If she really died, the emperor would not only be condemned, but there would probably be even greater trouble.

“Yunjiang will not stand idly by and watch me, a pregnant princess, die so casually at His Majesty’s hands. Once the news of my death reaches Yunjiang, the people of Yunjiang will surely think that Tianyuan has no intention of peaceful coexistence with Yunjiang and is deliberately insulting Yunjiang.”

Even though the King of Yunjiang knows that Yunjiang is not a strong country, he will still demand an explanation from Tianyuan in order to appease the people of Yunjiang and protect Yunjiang's reputation.

"At that time, His Majesty will not only be condemned for his cruelty and inhumanity, but will also be forever nailed to the pillar of shame for causing the end of peace between Yunjiang and Tianyuan."

"He will be completely disgraced and lose the people's hearts forever."

"And you will then be able to take this opportunity to ascend the throne with the recommendation of the people."

"Tianyuan is a powerful nation, and it would not be difficult for it to subdue Yunjiang. However, since ancient times, those who actively provoke wars will be cursed by the people. Although Yunjiang is not powerful, it has a rugged terrain that is easy to defend and difficult to attack."

"Therefore, you can take this opportunity to instigate Yunjiang to attack Tianyuan, and then reasonably bring Yunjiang into Tianyuan's territory."

"At this point, your goal has been fully achieved... You will gain both fame and fortune, and your name will be remembered for a thousand years."

Gu Jiangli couldn't help but feel a little alarmed by Prince An's scheme.

He was a man of great wisdom and had made ample preparations long ago.

If his scheme succeeds, the emperor will become a ruler despised by all, and he will be the wise ruler who is rarely seen throughout history.

Gu Jiangli's eyes were like knives, shooting straight at Prince An.

Prince An listened silently, making no attempt to interrupt her.

Gradually, his gaze towards her changed slightly, and finally he released his hand from her chin.

"Consort Yun, I am actually a little reluctant to let you die. If you were by my side as my right-hand man, my plan would have succeeded two years earlier."

Gu Jiangli snorted coldly and ignored him.

He had made a fool of himself, but he didn't seem embarrassed at all. He still looked smug and said:

"There's no other way. Your death is very important. Last time, I wanted Father to kill you in front of all the concubines, but I failed. It's such a pity. If I had succeeded that time, I wouldn't have had to wait until today to see you and your unborn child die together."

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