Chapter 169 Telling the whole truth about the child swap
Prince Yong's face was so gloomy that it seemed as if ink was about to drip out.
He was the one who was ignored since childhood, and he was also the one who was sent to Dayue Kingdom as a hostage!
Although he is the eldest son, his father doesn't treat him half as well as he does the Seventh Prince!
If that's the case, then there's no need for him to play the role of a loving father and a filial son anymore!
If his father won't give him the throne, then he will seize it himself!
Let that old man know how powerful he is!
Prince Yong had completely calmed down at this moment.
His brows furrowed, his fingers tapping on the wooden table in front of him, and he began to analyze the situation.
If you want to seize power, you must have soldiers...
Prince Yong said slowly, "There are only two people in the imperial city who are in charge of the military. One is General Wang, the leader of the Yulin Army, who is in charge of 20,000 Yulin troops."
"Another one is General Xuanwei, who has 50,000 cavalry and is stationed in the suburbs of Beijing to guard the capital."
"But they are both arrogant and difficult to persuade. I'm afraid it will be difficult to get them to stand on my side no matter what conditions I offer."
Yunniang rolled her eyes when she heard this and said softly, "Your Highness, I heard something a while ago that I think I can help you with."
Prince Yong held Yunniang tightly in his arms and said, "You speak."
Yunniang pursed her lips and said, "I heard that General Wang's wife died of complications during childbirth last month, leaving behind only a premature daughter."
"General Wang missed his late wife, so he doted on his daughter. He stayed with her almost every day and even hired three wet nurses. He treasured her like the apple of his eye."
Upon hearing this, King Yong's brows twitched slightly.
A vicious plan immediately came to my mind.
He leaned close to Yunniang's ear and whispered.
After hearing this, Yunniang couldn't help but frown and looked a little hesitant.
"My Lord, is this possible? Do you really want me to do it?"
Prince Yong curled his lips and promised solemnly: "Yun Niang, I only trust you in this matter. As long as you help me accomplish this, I will immediately make you the queen when I ascend the throne in the future!"
When Yunniang heard this, a bright light immediately flashed in her eyes.
She is just the illegitimate daughter of a minor official...
Can I become the queen one day?!
Yunniang suppressed her excitement and punched Prince Yong's chest seductively.
She said in a coquettish voice: "You are talking nonsense, my Lord. You already have a wife. When you ascend the throne, there will be no chance for me to be the queen."
King Yong snorted upon hearing this.
"Shangguan Xi is such a slut, she is not worthy of being the queen of a country! When I ascend the throne, I will kill Shangguan Xi immediately! Then I will send troops to Dayue Kingdom!"
When Yunniang heard him say this, she smiled even happier.
She became the queen of a country, while Shangguan Xi became a princess of a fallen country.
It feels so good. It feels so good!
At this time, on the other side, in the dim dungeon of Dali Temple.
The jailer led the way in front, holding a long-handled lantern.
He was followed by a slender figure in a black hooded cape.
The jailer bent his body slightly and spoke in a respectful and cautious voice.
"Madam, please be careful. The cell is too dark. Don't fall. The Seventh Prince has already told us. You will definitely see Zhang today."
The slender figure hummed lightly and said nothing more.
The two soon arrived at an empty interrogation room.
A disheveled woman was tied to a chair with iron chains, unable to move.
Zhang heard footsteps, slowly raised her head, and her eyes suddenly widened.
"Why is it you?!"
Shangguan Xi took off his hood, revealing his delicate and fair face.
She looked at Zhang in front of her with a half-smile, "Why can't it be me?"
Zhang sneered and said sarcastically, "Are you here to laugh at me? To see how I get defeated miserably by you?"
Shangguan Xi shook his head, his tone flat.
"I'm not interested in doing this. I'm here to trade with you."
Zhang narrowed her eyes slightly, and her voice sounded very hoarse due to long-term lack of water.
"Deal? Can we have a deal?"
"Of course."
When Shangguan Xi heard what Suishun was thinking, she knew that the idea of ​​exchanging children was proposed by Prince Yong.
He is the culprit! She will not let him go!
Now that this matter doesn't involve him, she won't let it go!
Anyone who hurt her child must pay the price!
Shangguan Xi raised her eyes and looked towards Zhang.
"I want you to identify Prince Yong in front of the emperor and tell the whole truth about the child swap!"
Only Zhang knew that Prince Yong was involved in the child-swap.
Zhang was the only witness who could identify Prince Yong.
After hearing this, Zhang immediately shook her head.
"No, no, if I dare to do this, King Yong will never let me go..."
She knew very well what kind of person Prince Yong was.
That person could even exploit and kill his own newborn child...
How dare she identify him...
Shangguan Xi saw Zhang's resistance and was not in a hurry.
"I know what you are worried about. You are just afraid that King Yong will come after you. I can help you with that."
Zhang's lips trembled slightly and her eyes were dazed and lifeless, obviously she didn't believe it.
"Help me? How can you help me?"
Shangguan Xi raised his eyes and looked at her. "I can plead for the Seventh Prince to spare you the death penalty and exile you to the border between Dayue and Xia."
"I am the princess of Dayue. With just one letter from me, you can sneak into Dayue and King Yong will never find you again. On the way to exile, I will also send people from Dayue to escort you throughout the journey to ensure your safety."
"You were the one who carried out the child exchange. I will not forgive you, but I also don't want to see you again. When you arrive at Dayue Country, I will no longer care about you. Whether you can survive depends entirely on your ability."
Shangguan Xi looked at her steadily.
"But if you don't tell me, I will let the Seventh Prince sentence you to death."
Her voice echoed faintly in Zhang's ears.
"Whether to die in prison or start over in Otsuki Country, it's your choice."
Zhang pursed her dry lips and said, "Why should I trust you..."
Shangguan Xi chuckled, the sound hitting the ground loudly.
"You and I have been together for all these years, don't you know what kind of person I am?"
"I, Shangguan Xi, never lie. I always keep my word and always do what I say."
Zhang lowered her eyes gently.
Although she doesn't like Shangguan Xi, her character is indeed impeccable...
Thinking of this, Zhang raised her eyes and looked at Shangguan Xi in front of her.