Sun Jian chuckled.

Upon hearing Sun Jian's words, Princesses Chang Le and Tai Ping blushed with embarrassment.

"Lord Sun, you must be joking. Women carry a child for ten months. How could a baby possibly be born tonight?"

"Yes, Lord Sun, you are really too wicked. But we will not disturb the Emperor's wedding night any longer."

"That's right, that's right, you're right. I have to go back to my three wives tonight too."

Sun Jian spoke in a roundabout way, then bid farewell to Chang Le and Tai Ping.

Only after Sun Jian's figure disappeared did the two princesses leave the palace with somber expressions.

Although they knew that Sun Jian had three wives, they still felt somewhat disappointed to hear him say it himself.

Late into the night, someone secretly entered Sun Jian's house.

It was Li Gancheng.

Sun Jian was not surprised at all by Li Chengqian's arrival, as it was something the two of them had agreed upon during the day.

No one expected that the emperor would announce the crown prince's appointment as regent during the crown prince's wedding ceremony.

Even Sun Jian was caught off guard by this situation and couldn't figure out what the emperor was really up to.

That's why the Crown Prince, in a moment of desperation, sought advice from Sun Jian.

After all, Sun Jian is now extraordinary in every aspect; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him an immortal.

Sun Jian was the Crown Prince's greatest reliance.

The two sat in the study, talking late into the night by candlelight.

No one disturbed them.

Even his three wives went to bed early.

Today, the three of them are serving Sun Jian together, all hoping to bear him a son or daughter.

"No one noticed you when you came out, right?"

"Don't worry, I, the Crown Prince, am quite capable. No one has discovered that I am capable, and even if they have, who would dare to go around spreading rumors?"

"What do you think Father Emperor meant by his actions today?"

Crown Prince Li Gancheng couldn't wait to ask the question that had been bothering him.

This was extremely important to him.

If he cannot fathom his father's thoughts, and if any problems arise during his regency, he could announce how his father will treat him, and even the officials and the second prince's people will surely pursue him relentlessly.

In that case, his position as crown prince would no longer be secure.

That's why Li Gancheng was so worried.

Looking at the panicked crown prince before him, Sun Jian smiled and shook his head.

"You don't need to be so afraid. What does the emperor mean by saying that? There are only a few layers. The first is that he wants to see if you are capable of governing a country."

"The second thing is that once it is announced that you have become the regent, then other people who want to take your place will definitely not sit still."

"At that time, those people will automatically appear and you can catch them all in one fell swoop."

This is what they call letting the bullets fly for a while.

However, Sun Jian understood that the emperor's thoughts were unfathomable.

You often think you've figured out what he's thinking, but you never expected he's still in the deepest layers of the atmosphere.

"After hearing what Brother Sun said, I understand a bit more, but I have never dealt with the politics of this country before."

What they said is exactly what I've done.

This is what Sun Jian was thinking.

"It's just a month, not the time to pass the throne to you, why are you panicking?"

"With those ministers assisting you, all you need to do is make the right decisions on important matters. And with me helping you, what are you afraid of?"

"And Lao Yao, even if I leave one day, Lao Yao can continue to assist you."

Sun Jian spoke slowly, leaving a message for the Crown Prince.

He will not stay after the crown prince ascends the throne.

Throughout history, people of my status have rarely met a good end.

However, with the system's enhancement, he can continue to live a carefree life for many more years.

"What do you mean by that, Brother Sun? We're best buddies for life!"

Li Gancheng said with a wicked smile, clearly not yet realizing what Sun Jian really meant.

"Yes, yes, but right now your most important task is to be wary of the Second Prince and his gang."

"The Second Prince has many veteran officials behind him. If you want to wipe them out in one fell swoop, you need to find their weaknesses within this month."

Sun Jian spoke slowly, but another plan was brewing in his mind.

This plan is extremely audacious, and not entirely within our control. If it gets out of control, the consequences will be unimaginable.

That's why Sun Jian didn't tell the Crown Prince.

"The second prince's power is deeply entrenched, and he will surely be furious upon learning this news. How can we possibly wipe them all out in just one month? I think it's unrealistic."

Li Gancheng spoke slowly.

At least you have some sense; you know it's unrealistic.

Sun Jian smiled and then revealed his second plan.

"I do have a way to quickly deal with them, but Your Highness, you are already in deep trouble, and if things go wrong, we'll all be doomed."

Upon hearing Sun Jian's words, Li Gancheng's eyelids twitched violently.

Did this kid include me in his scheme?

However, Li Gancheng understood that Sun Jian was definitely helping him.

"You said we're best buddies, best friends, we'd live and die together."

Li Gancheng spoke heavily.

As the crown prince, he cannot lack responsibility and courage.

If Li Gancheng were not capable, he would not have been able to remain in the position of crown prince for so many years.

The position had already been taken by the second son.

"Now that your position as crown prince is becoming more and more secure, it means that the chances of the second prince becoming increasingly slim."

"Moreover, the Emperor, who is also your father, is now seriously ill and his health is indeed not very good. It is only a matter of time before he passes away."

"If you were the second prince, what would you do?"

Upon hearing Sun Jian's audacious words, Li Gancheng did not pursue the matter of his great disrespect, but instead pondered it carefully.

If he were the second prince, what would he do when he was about to reach a dead end?

Sun Jian did not offer any advice, but instead quietly drank his tea.

He wanted to see if the crown prince could anticipate the enemy's next move.

"If I were the second prince, I certainly wouldn't sit idly by and wait for my doom. The fastest way would be to incite the court officials to make trouble for me and then have my father revoke my position as regent."

What a blockhead! After thinking for so long, this is the only way you can come up with?

Sun Jian shook his head slightly.

Seeing Sun Jian's expression, Li Gancheng knew he had made a mistake.

"When a person is driven to the brink, he will burn his bridges and be afraid of nothing."

"If I were the second prince, I would have my men create some trouble, and then make you go there in person. And I would give you a reason that you wouldn't be able to refuse."

"When you leave, I can split my forces into two groups. One group will ambush you on the road. I will also know that there are many experts traveling with you. At that time, I will deploy my forces here to kill you."