824 Can the second prince ascend to the throne?

She then whispered a reminder, "There might be some big moves going on in the coming days. This job might be easier to get, but it's also dangerous. We need to talk to the child's uncle about this beforehand, so they can be prepared!"

'Yes, thank you, husband! I understand!'

Inside the royal city, outside the treasury, the princes had not come out for many days. Although he was not worried that they would starve to death, he was still unable to put his mind at ease.

Outside the treasury, several princes' relatives, royal elders, and a group of dozens of people had different expressions and were all waiting!

The three elders, each with a different expression and a somber aura, seemed to have little time left in their lives and their complexions were not good. Yet, each of them took out a key and slowly inserted it into the treasure vault door.

This gate could either be opened by the eldest prince, or it was left as a precaution, to be opened jointly by the three elders.

These three were all clan elders, and their strength was extraordinary. Two were Martial Emperors and one was a Martial King. That's right, he was a Martial King!

The only problem is that time is still too short, and no more clan elders or martial emperors have emerged yet, so only the martial king can be appointed.

The three men all looked unwell, especially one of them, whose hair had turned gray again and whose eyes were gloomy. He thought to himself, "When the Holy Emperor was alive, I sometimes resented his disrespect for us."

Unexpectedly, after the Holy Emperor's travels for only a short time, so many changes have occurred in this royal city and my royal family. Now, the dragon energy has vanished, and without the nourishment of the dragon energy, I can feel my lifespan starting to decline.

My body is starting to weaken, what a joke, how despicable!

The eldest prince deserves to die!

In the past few days, several princes' mothers have requested to open the treasury to see what's inside, and the fact that it hasn't been opened has made them all anxious.

Although they knew their son would not starve, the longer it went on, the more frustrated they became.

With a slow, gentle sound, the treasure vault door slowly opened, revealing expectant eyes, a crowd of people with various thoughts, all hoping to see only one person alive!

Who is it?!

All that could be seen was silence. The treasure vault seemed to have been looted; no treasures, books, or anything else were left behind. The ground was clean, without a trace, as if no one had ever been there!

"My son!" A figure flashed, and a crowd rushed in, only to find the vast treasure vault completely empty, as if no one had ever been there before.

The scene was unbelievable, and so were the people who were also incredulous. Some were astonished, and their thoughts were in turmoil. They all realized that this matter was extremely troublesome. The prince was missing, the second prince was far away, and the third prince was already dead.

Whose world is this royal city?

Is it appropriate for other direct descendants or branch families to ascend to the throne?

Suddenly, a strange thought arose involuntarily, sprouting like a bean sprout in an instant!

Within the royal city, countless pigeons and birds took flight, soaring in all directions. The Second Prince was no exception; with the hearts of the people at his side and the throne within reach, he was undoubtedly the best choice at this moment!

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the news spread like wildfire.

Elder Yun and his companion, both elderly, wore solemn expressions. The Meng family members were similarly grave; the Meng family patriarch remained silent for a long time, muttering to himself, "A disaster!"

In the Second Prince's camp, the Second Prince, who had just returned from the battle, rested for a moment, seemingly having something on his mind!

Butler Shang, General Lou has already walked away quickly, his feet barely touching the ground. He is extremely excited and his eyes are filled with disbelief. His lips even seem to be trembling slightly!

The second prince was slightly startled upon seeing this, but remained unmoved!

The two ran as if they were in a hurry, as if they were anxiously sharing the same feelings, as if they couldn't wait to make a decision for the Second Prince and his master.

The business manager struggled to control his trembling hands, trembling beard, and trembling heart!

General Lou was the same; it seemed that even his armor couldn't help but be overjoyed, his heart surging with excitement, and he couldn't wait, as it made a soft, clear humming sound!

"Your Highness, a messenger just arrived from the capital with urgent news: the First Prince, the Fourth Prince, and several other princes have all disappeared from the treasury!" Steward Shang said, trying his best to remain calm.

The steward, bowing as he handed over the letter, spoke with barely concealed excitement, revealing the extreme turmoil within him.

The second prince's expression suddenly changed. He took the letter, read it carefully twice, and his calm face instantly tightened. His eyes flickered with surprise and unease as he gently clenched the secret report in his hand.

Deep down, his heart was churning with turmoil, pounding like a drum, as if he were standing at a crossroads, with no clear path ahead and the throne within his grasp.

She slowly woke up, then slowly sat down again.

After a moment's thought, he said softly, "What does Elder Shang think?"

The steward calmed down slightly, ignoring the beads of sweat on his forehead. After a moment of careful consideration, he said softly, "Your Highness, there are two options available now!"

He took the initiative to return to the capital. At this time, the other princes were not present. With the support of veteran generals in the army, the Palace Master could naturally secure his position!

The second route involves continuing cultivation here, remaining inactive, and waiting for the people of the royal city to come and welcome the Palace Master back to the city!

At this point, the housekeeper had completely calmed down, but his eyes were filled with thoughts of a third possibility, though he couldn't believe what he was thinking!

The second prince nodded slightly, his eyes calming down, and said softly, "My eldest brother is missing, and all the other brothers have also disappeared. This matter is truly strange. If I return to the city, will I also disappear?"

"Would the other tribesmen really be willing to let me sit in that position!"

With a calm mind, she frowned slightly and said softly, "It's not that I absolutely have to take the throne. When my father was alive, he had the power to suppress the world. At that time, I also felt that after decades of his rule, the world was already at peace."

However, in less than a year, people's hearts were already unsettled, and all sorts of strange and evil things surfaced. This matter truly happened in a single day.

It's likely that it existed before, but the Emperor wasn't focused on it, and in some places it was concealed even more carefully, on a smaller scale, and without leaving a trace.

In Nanping Prefecture, there was never any peace of mind. Everything seemed normal on the surface, but people kept going missing every now and then.

Deep in the mountains and forests, there are escort missions, merchants, and even drowning incidents. In the city, there are no prohibited gambling dens, treasuries, or various other businesses. The mountains and forests are all owned by people, and you have to travel more than ten miles to cut firewood.

Fishing is the same; the rent is split in half, and the daily necessities are all taken care of. How can there be a grand event?

The guards here are mainly of the third and fourth rank, with a Martial King in charge. It would not be difficult for one person to destroy an ordinary city. So how can there be any talk of resistance?

Having seen so much, the Second Prince had become much calmer. Although he had recruited some soldiers, he couldn't change much unless he could break through his own limitations.

Moreover, after General Yun broke through in the royal city, he directly took over a region. During this time, no powerful family or sect went to provoke him. They simply silently acknowledged that this was what the Second Prince wanted: to be upright and just, to overpower powerful families and sects, to be invincible, just like the prestige of the Holy Emperor.