"Shishi!"

Ji Xi cried sadly, "If only you were a boy! Then my brother could pass the throne to you, boohoo!"

"Brother Wang..." Ji Shishi also burst into tears, sobbing uncontrollably.

It's clear that she has a very deep bond with her brother.

Jiang Ming frowned slightly and gave Ji Shishi a wink.

Ji Shishi wiped away her tears and said, "Brother, things have come to this. For the sake of the country and its people, we should plan this carefully..."

"cough!"

Ji Xi sighed deeply: "It seems that we can only choose a successor from among the clan members. Sister, who do you think is suitable?"

Ji Shishi feigned deep thought, and after a moment, pondered, "Brother King, perhaps... Ji Bochang should be made Crown Prince..."

"What? Ji Bochang?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Xi immediately shook his head vigorously: "No! No! He's a useless piece of trash. If he becomes king, the Yan Kingdom will perish immediately."

"not necessarily!"

Ji Shishi said, "It is true that Ji Bochang is a useless piece of trash, but with me and Jiang Lang assisting him, the Yan state can still stand firm and even dominate the feudal lords!"

"But......"

Ji Xi's eyes darted around, filled with resentment and melancholy.

In fact, Jiang Ming understood his heart... He really didn't want the 'leader' of the entire Yan Kingdom to ultimately fall into Jiang Ming's hands!

Ji Bochang always regarded Jiang Ming as a 'deity'.

If he were to become the Prince of Yan, he would certainly appoint Jiang Ming as the prime minister to oversee the affairs of state.

In that case, Jiang Ming would actually be the real 'Prince of Yan,' while Ji Bochang would be nothing more than a mule's X, a mere accomplice.

Jiang Ming is a spy for the Xianbei people.

Although he claims to be a practitioner, who would believe him?

"Brother Wang! What do you think...?"

Ji Shishi advised, "Our branch is actually a minor branch. When the late king was in power, he would often confiscate the property and kill the members of the main branch... During your reign, you have also tried to exterminate them. If... we choose a successor from other members of the royal family, then... they will not only kill me, but they will even dig up our father's grave!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Xi broke out in a cold sweat and trembled with fear.

What Ji Shishi said was true...

The fact that Ji Xi's father, the King of Yan, was able to inherit the throne was actually due to the fact that his son, born to a concubine, had gotten the throne by sheer luck.

After assuming power, the old Prince Yan immediately suppressed and even killed members of the main branch of the royal family.

This is a wave.

After Ji Xi ascended the throne, he continued to exterminate his uncles, brothers, nephews and nieces who might threaten his rule!

They were sworn enemies... how could there possibly be any kinship between them?

Once these descendants of the imperial clan ascend to power, it is entirely possible that, just as Ji Shishi said, they will dig up the bones of the old Prince Yan from his grave and scatter his ashes to the winds!

The old Prince Yan was talking nonsense!

Ji Xi's greatest fear was that after his death, the new King of Yan would dig up his grave and whip his corpse...

Thinking of this, the King of Yan's forehead turned pale, and fine beads of sweat appeared.

"No matter how stupid Ji Bochang is... he is still our father's good-for-nothing son..."

Ji Shishi advised, "In any case, he's closer than a stranger. Besides... Brother Wang has been quite kind to him all these years, even making him a prefect. He's grateful to you."

"yes!"

Jiang Ming said, "Although Ji Bochang is incompetent, he doesn't have any bad intentions. Your Majesty wouldn't want Shishi to be harmed by other members of the royal family in the end, would you?"

Seeing Ji Xi's still hesitant and uncertain expression, Jiang Ming said with a wry smile, "I know, Your Majesty is worried about me, isn't he? Not about Ji Bochang..."

"well!"

Ji Xi sighed deeply: "When a person is about to die, there's nothing they can't say. Mr. Jiang... I entrust the country to you, can you... cough cough cough!"

At this point, Ji Xiyue coughed violently, and Ji Shishi quickly patted his back with concern.

Ji Xi coughed up a mouthful of bloody phlegm and struggled to breathe for a long time.

"I hate this so much!"

Ji Xi pounded the bed with her fists, crying, "I've toiled my whole life, and I can't even leave behind a trace of my flesh and blood..."

"Your Majesty!"

Jiang Ming said, "I swear to Heaven! I will definitely protect the Great Yan Kingdom and make it stronger and more prosperous. I will not let you down. If I break this promise, may Heaven not protect me! Your Majesty, you must know that for us cultivators, we dare not make oaths lightly. Once we make an oath, if we cannot keep it, our cultivation will be completely destroyed!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Xi's anxious and pained expression eased slightly.

In fact, human suffering often stems from having choices.

When there are no other options, the person is no longer in pain or afraid...

"All right!"

Prince Yan, Ji Xi, held Jiang Ming's hand tightly and said, "Mr. Jiang, your abilities... I absolutely trust you. The fate of the Great Yan kingdom... I'm entrusting it all to you. You must do your best to assist my good-for-nothing brother..."

"Rest assured, Your Majesty!"

Jiang Ming said, "Not only will I assist the King's younger brother, but I will also take good care of the King's sister and princess, and ensure that no one bullies them..."

Jiang Ming's words struck a chord with Ji Xi.

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