The minister pretended to be sad.
The Crown Prince was furious: "Outrageous! Father is in good health and will be safe and sound! If such rumors continue to circulate, I will not let it go lightly!"
The second prince winked at another minister.
The minister stepped forward and said, “Your Highness, please calm your anger. His Majesty has not returned for many days and we fear he may be in grave danger. The country cannot be without a ruler for even a day. I believe that the Second Prince possesses both virtue and talent, and is a rare choice for emperor. I support the Second Prince to ascend the throne!”
Several more ministers stepped forward.
"I second that proposal!"
"I second that proposal!"
"I second that proposal!"
Before long, more than half of the people in the court actually stood on the side of the Second Prince.
The Crown Prince looked at the assembled ministers, a profound sense of desolation washing over him: he hadn't expected to win over so many officials so quickly. Father, where are you? They're trying to force me to abdicate!
The ministers who sided with the second prince were extremely pleased with themselves, believing that with their superior numbers, victory was assured this time.
Outside, the Second Prince had prepared a troop of imperial guards.
They were ready to act at his single gesture.
In the eyes of the second prince, his father's long disappearance gave him just enough time to orchestrate a palace coup.
He'll force the crown prince to abdicate and then install himself as emperor. Even if the emperor returns, it will be too late; everything will be set in stone.
What he wants is the throne; he dreams of the throne day and night!
The second prince approached the crown prince step by step, slowly cornering him against the wall.
The Crown Prince's subordinates said, "Second Prince, please show some respect! You must not be disrespectful to the Crown Prince!"
Unexpectedly, the second prince glared at them and said, "Things have come to this, do you want to die an even more gruesome death?"
At that moment, a voice rang out.
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