"What plan? Tell me quickly!"

Empress He's face immediately turned cold.

Every time, He Jin claimed to have a good plan, but the results were always disappointing.

Empress He felt it was best not to have too high hopes.

"Your Majesty, please dismiss your attendants."

He Jin knew that this matter was of great importance, and if it were overheard by Empress Dowager Dong's people, they would definitely make a big fuss about it.

Empress Dowager Dong was deeply troubled by the death of her younger brother, General Dong Zhong.

Among the assassins who went to kill Liu Wei this time, Empress Dowager Dong even sent someone.

Moreover, according to the descriptions of those who returned, they admitted to being Empress Dowager Dong's people.

That makes it quite interesting.

He Jin knew that these assassins were doing this to make Liu Wei suspect Empress He as well.

This is how the disaster was diverted eastward.

Judging from the rumors circulating in the streets and markets of Luoyang these days, everyone says that Empress He sent assassins, but no one mentions Empress Dowager Dong.

Based on this reasoning, Empress Dowager Dong's plan worked, and Liu Wei only suspected Empress He's side.

Therefore, if the He family wanted Liu Bian to smoothly ascend the throne as emperor, they not only had to guard against Liu Xie, but also against Liu Wei causing trouble.

The words came true.

I should have listened to my sister from the beginning and believed that fortune teller!

You should know that this diviner was none other than Yu Ji, a disciple of the Old Immortal of Nanhua, also known as the Living Immortal.

Seeing that He Jin was about to remove all his close confidants, Empress He felt a sense of anticipation.

What kind of strategy did Xun You, a man working for General He Jin, offer that made him so cautious?

"Now only my brother and I remain in Yong'an Palace, elder brother, you can speak now!"

"I will support any plan that can kill that brat Liu Wei."

Empress He's eyes were filled with anticipation and longing.

"Your Majesty, the Han Dynasty governs the country with loyalty and filial piety!"

"If His Majesty is seriously ill or passes away, these members of the imperial family will come to pay their respects and attend the funeral, and none of them will dare to disobey."

“They can’t bring many troops with them when they come to Luoyang.”

"At that time, they'll be completely at our mercy."

He Jin spoke slowly.

Xun You's plan was not particularly brilliant, but if Liu Wei had even the slightest intention to seize the throne, he would have to consider the will of the people.

If Emperor Ling of Han were to pass away and summon these members of the imperial family to Luoyang, they would certainly have to come.

Otherwise, he would be an unfilial son.

As everyone knows, Liu Wei's reputation, built up bit by bit, collapsed in an instant.

"Given his intelligence and cowardly nature, he definitely won't come."

Empress He pondered for a moment. The plan was a good one, but the key was whether Liu Wei would come.

Liu Wei cannot be judged by ordinary standards.

What can we do if he's just making excuses not to come to Luoyang?

"Your Majesty, if he doesn't come, we will have a legitimate reason to send troops to attack him."

"The people and scholars of the world are all on our side and support us in punishing the traitor."

He Jin smiled slightly, "But I believe Liu Wei will definitely come."

"Through so many interactions, I always feel that he is a stubborn young man who knows there are tigers in the mountains but still goes into them. He is very headstrong."

"Whether he comes or not, the initiative is in our hands!"

Empress He nodded: "Indeed. If he doesn't come, we will mobilize the entire army to attack him. If he does come, we will lay a trap in Luoyang."

"But how could I have foreseen His Majesty's passing?"

He Jin sneered: "I received a secret report that His Majesty has been visiting Empress Dowager Dong to see Liu Xie more often recently."

"That Lady Wang, I heard His Majesty visits her every night, has he neglected you, my sister?"

Empress He looked at He Jin expressionlessly; she hadn't expected that He Jin's influence had also infiltrated the palace.

"Brother, how did you learn all this?"

"Ahem!" He Jin realized he had spoken out of turn and coughed lightly. "I just overheard the eunuchs and palace maids talking about it in private."

"However, that's not the point."

"His Majesty's reluctance to establish a crown prince has caused great anxiety for our lineage. As a result, His Majesty has fallen ill and may even pass away suddenly."

"Then we can not only help the King of Hongnong ascend the throne, but also use this opportunity to recall the King of Yunzhong from beyond the Great Wall and kill him, thus eliminating future troubles."

"Killing two birds with one stone."

Empress He said, "Brother, didn't you say that His Majesty has been staying at Consort Wang's place frequently lately? He seems to be full of energy, how could he possibly be sick?"

"How did His Majesty fall ill last time?" He Jin countered.

He was referring to the last time Liu Hong recovered from his illness and came out to rule, intending to return the throne to Liu Wei.

That very night, Empress He went to Liu Hong's palace and flaunted her charms, urging Liu Hong to favor her. As a result, she fell ill again the next day.

"That time, I secretly gave him two red pills, and he couldn't get any peace all night," Empress He said somewhat embarrassedly.

It doesn't feel right to talk about these private matters in front of my half-brothers.

"Then let him eat a few more!"

He Jin lowered his voice and said, "His Majesty's health cannot withstand any more strain."

"If the illness were to occur on a woman's belly, no one would suspect anything."

“Only if the Prince of Hongnong ascends the throne soon can my brother and I put our minds at ease. As long as the Prince of Hongnong does not ascend the throne, my heart will remain in suspense.”

Empress He retorted fiercely, "And what about me? I am no different!"

Liu Bian, the Prince of Hongnong, was only ten years old when he became emperor, and Empress He was transformed into Empress Dowager.

Since Liu Bian was young, Empress He had no choice but to rule from behind the curtain, which was precisely Empress He's goal.

"Then the Empress devised a plan to get His Majesty to take the red pill."

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