"I died once for your sake, setting up this grand plan. This life I have now is my own. The Southern Frontier and the Northern Chu have a blood feud that cannot go unavenged."
These words shocked the Seventh Prince, who couldn't accept it for a moment: "You...you plotted for me and lost your life?"
"Yes! I thought that after my death you would suddenly realize your mistakes and seize the throne. But you didn't. You handed over the throne that you had in your hands to the second prince, and allowed Empress Yan to stir up trouble and kill my dearest relatives in Northern Chu. You forgave them time and time again."
Zhao Jiahua had mixed feelings.
I can't bring myself to hate the person in front of me; all I feel is utter helplessness.
Many people's fates could have been changed.
But because of him alone, they continue to repeat the same mistakes.
The Seventh Prince seemed to have all his strength drained away, leaning blankly against the carriage wall. He stared at Zhao Jiahua and said, "I..."
“I know you swore before the Emperor of Southern Xinjiang that you would never ascend the throne. You and Empress Yan grew up together as childhood sweethearts. Prime Minister Yan was your teacher. You knew they had committed many evils, yet you turned a blind eye. Furthermore, the Emperor of Southern Xinjiang has been indiscriminately attacking other countries for more than a decade. It was you who repeatedly led troops to launch attacks and abducted many innocent girls.” Zhao Jiahua ignored the Seventh Prince’s pale face and continued.
"How many people have been torn apart by war? If it weren't for the Southern Emperor's lustful desires, how could I have been forced into a marriage alliance for thirteen years?"
Zhao Jiahua's tone gradually turned cold.
"Don't worry, considering that you once led troops into Fengyi Palace to save me, I will clear your name and deny that there was any border defense map. But the Southern Frontier and Northern Chu must be destroyed!"
This is Zhao Jiahua's determination.
The Seventh Prince stared blankly at Zhao Jiahua, then suddenly realized: "Now that you say that, I understand how ironic the title of God of War truly is."
He only knew how to obey the Southern Emperor's orders, go to the battlefield, and conquer the enemy by force time and time again, never thinking about right or wrong.
"Someone like me is indeed unworthy."
The Seventh Prince looked at Zhao Jiahua: "If Northern Chu conquers the Southern Frontier, will you treat my former generals well? After all, the Emperor of Northern Chu is cruel and ruthless, and bloodthirsty by nature..."
"It's all rumors. He is diligent in his duties and loves his people. If he were emperor, he would not mistreat the people of the southern border." Zhao Jiahua interrupted her, a bright smile on her face: "Xiao Wu would never kill innocent people indiscriminately. If there is no provocation, I can guarantee that there will never be a war during his reign, and the people will live in peace and prosperity."
The Seventh Prince stared at the smile on her face, feeling a pang of bitterness in his heart.
"There's one more thing I want to know the truth about."
Zhao Jiahua raised an eyebrow: "Go on."
"Have you ever conceived a child of the Emperor of Northern Chu?"
Zhao Jiahua was stunned, wondering if she had misheard, and was somewhat puzzled.
"During the years I was fighting wars, did the Emperor of Northern Chu ever... ever secretly come to the Southern Frontier to make love with you?" The Seventh Prince stared intently at her face, trying to see through her.
Zhao Jiahua sneered, immediately guessing that it was Empress Yan who had said something behind her back. She took a deep breath: "I, Zhao Jiahua, have lived an upright life, never overstepping my bounds in the slightest, and I have never had any physical intimacy with Xiao Wu! If I have violated this, may I die a horrible death!"
Upon hearing this, the Seventh Prince's face turned pale instantly.
“Now it’s my turn.” Zhao Jiahua took out a divorce agreement that he had written long ago: “Sign the divorce agreement, and there will be no more relationship between you and me.”
"Jiahua... I'm sorry."
She grabbed the seventh prince's hand and forced him to write his name on it.
The Northern Chu Emperor strolled over slowly from a distance, glanced at the divorce papers, looked relieved, and then glanced up at them.
Their eyes met.
The Seventh Prince took a deep breath and closed his eyes.
"Cousin, let's go," said the Emperor of Northern Chu.
Zhao Jiahua nodded.
The two left side by side.
A moment later, one of the Seventh Prince's former subordinates arrived: "Your Highness, I will escort you away from this place."
The Seventh Prince opened his eyes, glanced at the dagger his subordinate had hidden at his waist, braced himself forward, used all his strength to snatch it, and plunged it into his heart without hesitation.
"Your Highness!" the general exclaimed in astonishment.
The speed was so fast that it was impossible to react.
Hearing the noise, Zhao Jiahua behind him stopped. He wasn't surprised at all; how could someone as arrogant as him live a life of ignominy?
“Send it back and say that the Seventh Prince fought bravely against the enemy but was killed by them.”
"yes."
When the Seventh Prince's body was brought back, Empress Yan had just taken the antidote and felt much better. She glanced at it and confirmed that it was indeed the Seventh Prince.
He waved his hand casually and said, "Let's find a place to bury it."
The person was quickly carried away.
"Zhao Jiahua is truly ruthless. She was the wife of the Seventh Prince, yet she killed her without hesitation," Prime Minister Yan sneered.
Empress Yan raised an eyebrow: "Didn't we make our stance clear to the Emperor of Northern Chu early on?"
"Your Majesty, what are the plans next?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a series of drumbeats sounded in his ears.
"Your Excellency, the city is under attack! The Northern Chu army is attacking the city!"
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