Zhao Mingqi carries a personal computer with him, which is running a live stream.
This battle was watched online by billions of netizens.
The royal family members were aware of the live broadcast, but they did not interfere much.
In the Empire, and even throughout the intergalactic world, the degree of freedom of speech is so high that, as long as it is not slander, fabrication, or defamation, the authorities generally do not interfere.
However, given His Majesty's majesty, everyone kept their thoughts to themselves while watching the battle, even though they had countless things to say.
The number of comments on the video was pitifully small.
As for what the citizens of the Empire are thinking, only they themselves know.
Although His Majesty's injuries are severe, they are easy to treat; a few hours in the treatment pod will suffice.
The eldest prince and the third prince exchanged a glance and said in unison, "Want to come to my palace for a drink?"
Since the death of the second prince, the first and third princes have not touched alcohol for a long time.
"Big brother, third brother, why didn't you invite us to drink?" Princess Zhao Lingman came over, her face full of reproach.
"If you're not in a hurry to leave the palace, you can come together," the eldest prince said helplessly.
So the four of them went to the Crown Prince's palace together.
The food and wine had been prepared before they arrived at the palace; the food was plentiful, but only one bottle of wine was provided. Since the Second Prince's incident, the palace had strictly limited the supply of wine.
The four princes sat down, looking at the table full of delicacies, but none of them had an appetite.
"From what I've observed, Zhao Mingqi's strength has improved even more than it has been half a year ago," the First Prince sighed.
Zhou Yi agreed, "It's even more impressive now."
“If he continues to grow at his current rate, in the competition between Father and him, Father will one day—” The Third Prince’s words were cut short as his expression turned grave.
“This can’t go on,” Zhao Lingman said, her eyes fixed on the eldest prince. “In the past, the most powerful among us siblings was our second brother, but now that he’s gone, none of us are a match for Zhao Mingqi. Even if Zhao Mingqi dies in the future and you, eldest brother, ascend the throne, I’m afraid you’ll find it difficult to win people’s hearts. After all, everyone remembers Zhao Mingqi as a 3S.”
The eldest prince smiled wryly, "How could I not know?"
The Third Prince frowned. "Among the remaining members of the royal family, even including the sentinels from the clan, the most powerful is still my eldest brother. Apart from him, no one is qualified to succeed Father as emperor. As for the dissatisfaction of the imperial citizens, what can they do? Are they going to rebel?"
"A rebellion is unlikely, but the prestige of the royal family will decline." The eldest prince blamed himself, "It's my fault for not advancing to 3S level."
The eldest prince's aptitude is limited, and there is almost no possibility of him making a breakthrough.
"Big brother, although you can't break through, what about your son?" Zhao Lingman asked. If her level hadn't kept dropping and she was only at A level now, she probably would have tried to give birth to a 3S-level Sentinel, let him take the Zhao surname, and let him ascend the throne.
“I have no son,” the eldest prince retorted instinctively.
“You’ll have it once you get married.” Zhao Lingman smiled and said, “You can marry a guide, get married, have children, and as long as you and your sister-in-law are talented enough, your offspring might be able to break through to 3S level. Father is still young, and he can sit on the throne for many more years.”
After Zhao Lingman spoke, the three men present fell silent.
After a long while, the Third Prince spoke first, "Brother, I think this plan is feasible."
Zhou Yi nodded, "This is a good idea. If Zhao Mingqi doesn't take action and waits until His Majesty gets old and abdicates, then cultivating a 3S-level Sentinel descendant becomes especially important."
“No, we don’t need to wait until Father is old. As long as Zhao Mingqi defeats Father, Father’s throne will become unstable. Don’t forget, the Zhao family’s ancestral precept is that the throne belongs to the most powerful person,” Zhao Lingman said quietly.
The eldest prince's expression hardened.
Zhao Lingman continued, "So, big brother, you should settle down and start a family as soon as possible, the sooner the better."
"This is so sudden. Where are you expecting my elder brother to find a guide who is talented and of similar age?" the Third Prince said helplessly.
“The best candidate is Li Ze,” Zhao Lingman said.
"Are you crazy!" the Third Prince exclaimed, looking at Zhao Lingman in disbelief. "We have a grudge against him, have you forgotten? Besides, Li Ze and He Xingjue have a deep relationship, there's no way she would marry my eldest brother."
“I know.” Zhao Lingman said calmly, “I just said he is the best candidate. After all, he is currently the only 3S-level guide. If Li Ze is not suitable, then Chen Qian is the best choice. He is currently on Suzaku Star, and his talent ranks among the top three in the Empire.”
When Chen Qian was mentioned, a dark glint flashed in Zhou Yi's eyes, but he quickly returned to normal.
The eldest prince thought of Chen Qian and hesitated, "Will he agree?"
"That depends on your abilities, brother," Zhao Lingman said meaningfully. "Marrying Chen Qian will also eliminate the rift between us and the Snow Wolf Legion, killing two birds with one stone."
The eldest prince fell into deep thought. "Let me think about it."
"Don't think about it for too long, lest someone else beats you to it," Zhao Lingman warned.
The eldest prince smiled wryly, "Alright, I'll go tomorrow."
Chen Qian?
The eldest prince thought of that gentle and refined gentleman, and he wouldn't object to marrying him.
No, he was actually secretly looking forward to it.
Perhaps Qi Zhen's injuries were so severe that they damaged his foundation, and for a long time afterward, no trace of them was found.
Even Zhao Mingqi settled down. He was a 3S-level sentinel and a member of the royal family. With these dual identities, he secured a position in the military.
Aside from going to and from get off work, he usually behaves himself well.
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