Xiao Zhenting smiled evilly and said calmly: "Appoint me as the crown prince."
The emperor was stunned for a moment, then looked at Xiao Zhenting seriously, with a hint of contempt in his eyes.
It was only at this time that the emperor realized how despicable the son he had loved since childhood was.
"You want to be the crown prince, do you think you are worthy?"
Xiao Zhenting's smile gradually faded. He lifted the emperor from the ground with one hand, with a vicious light shining in his eyes.
"Whether I am worthy or not is no longer up to you. Do you think you have any other choice? Xiao Yujue was driven away by your order, and now the army is at the gates and will soon attack the imperial city. If he succeeds, think about what will happen to you."
The emperor's heart sank involuntarily.
"If you stop the loss now and make me the crown prince, I will have a legitimate reason to take charge of government affairs. When I kill Xiao Yujue and ascend the throne, you can still be the emperor emeritus and live a peaceful life for a few years."
Xiao Zhenting patted the emperor's face with disdain and said sarcastically: "Don't think of yourself as the king of a country anymore. You look no different from a stray dog now."
After saying that, Xiao Zhenting saw the emperor throw it back to the ground. "Someone come."
"The servant is here."
A eunuch walked in with a drafted imperial edict in both hands and stood in front of the emperor.
"Father, please let me change your clothes for you. Please issue the order quickly. It will be too late if you are late."
The emperor was so angry at Xiao Zhenting that he was shaking all over, but all his close confidants had been transferred away by Ge Shuyan, so he was alone and powerless.
In order to save his life, the emperor had no choice but to issue an order to summon important officials of the court into the palace. Under the coercion of Xiao Zhenting, he was appointed as the crown prince and regent.
When the news came out, the whole capital city was in an uproar.
When Xiao Yujue outside the city heard the news, he could no longer hold back and immediately summoned all the troops around the capital, planning to attack the palace.
Mu Jingrui held his breath, put on his armor, and quickly commanded his troops to fight.
In the first battle, the two sides ended in a draw.
Although Xiao Yujue failed to break open the city gate, Xiao Zhenting did not gain much advantage either, and both sides suffered losses.
"Your Highness, we must fight quickly and decisively." The lieutenant general reported, "I just received news that the imperial court's reinforcements are on the way to the capital, and they will arrive in seven days at most. By that time, we will be attacked from all sides, which will be very disadvantageous."
Of course Xiao Yujue understood this truth.
He turned his eyes to Mu Jingrui, hoping that he could adjust his battle plan.
Mu Jingrui kept his head down, his face was a little pale, and he never said a word.
"General Mu..."
"puff!"
Mu Jingrui suddenly spat out a large mouthful of blood, and everyone was shocked.
Mu Jingyan rushed forward, took out a handkerchief and wiped the corners of Mu Jingrui's mouth, his eyes red with anxiety.
"Brother, how are you?"
"It's okay..." Mu Jingrui took a deep breath and used his internal strength to suppress the recurring injury.
Mu Jingyan looked at his brother and realized that the situation was not good. "Brother, I will send someone to bring Wan Ning back..."
"No." Mu Jingrui refused flatly, and his attitude was firm, "Let her go, the farther the better, I don't want her to be involved in this matter again."
"But, General Mu, without Princess An Ning to heal you, then..."
Xiao Yujue also began to feel nervous.
If Mu Jingrui had not led his troops to fight for him at this time, his chances of winning would have been reduced.
"Your Highness, Princess An Ning is outside seeking an audience."
When the soldier came in to report, Mu Jingrui's face suddenly changed, while Xiao Yujue was overjoyed.
"Come on, please come in."
Not long after, Shangguan Wanning, Lu Xiangzi, who was carried by Huo Gang, and Chu Xiaolian walked in together.
"Who asked you to come back?" Mu Jingrui scolded.
Shangguan Wanning ignored him and stepped forward to salute Xiao Yujue.
"I'm glad you're back. Jingrui's injury has relapsed." Xiao Yujue hopes that Shangguan Wanning can heal Mu Jingrui as soon as possible.
Shangguan Wanning nodded slightly and said, "Your Highness, please rest assured. With my master here, he will be able to completely remove the poison from his body."
Xiao Yujue and Mu Jingyan both showed happy expressions, and even the many generals beside them smiled as if relieved.
"How long will it take?"
"One day is enough." Lu Xiangzi said lazily, "What are you still standing there for? Get out, all of you, just leave someone to help me."
Xiao Yujue waved his hand and dismissed everyone, and he stayed to help Lu Xiangzi.
Shangguan Wanning stood outside the military tent, gazing at the sky in the distance.
That night, she and Chu Xiaolian rolled down the slope. They thought they were caught by pursuers, but unexpectedly it was Huo Gang who came.
Although Huo Gang himself was seriously injured, he still led them to chase Xiao Yujue's team.
"Wan Ning."
Mu Jingyan walked over, and her gentle call brought Shangguan Wanning back to her senses.
Shangguan Wanning turned around and saw Mu Jingyan’s haggard face.
"Wan Ning, thank you."
"I won't be used to you being so polite to me all of a sudden."
Mu Jingyan's nose felt sore and he almost cried. "Before... it was all my fault..."
"Forget it, it's all in the past." Shangguan Wanning didn't want to care about Mu Jingyan's previous attitude towards her.
"I now realize that you are the best person to my brother."
Shangguan Wanning shook her head silently and looked into the distance again.
So what if she was nice to him? They were destined to have no ending.
Lu Xiangzi used silver needles to prick Mu Jingrui's acupuncture points and prescribed two strong medicinal prescriptions. Mu Jingrui felt severe pain all over his body and suffered from vomiting and diarrhea. He tossed and turned for a whole day before he fell into a deep sleep.
Shangguan Wanning personally cooked some of Lu Xiangzi's favorite meals and brought them to his room.
"Master, it's time to eat."
Lu Xiangzi walked slowly to the table with a cane. He looked at Shangguan Wanning's bloodless, pale and haggard face and couldn't help feeling distressed.
"Ning'er, you've been running around these past few days and it's been very tiring. Go and have a rest early. You don't have to take care of me."
"I'm fine. Anyway... I couldn't sleep either." Shangguan Wanning poured a bowl of soup, cooled it down, and handed it to Lu Xiangzi, "Master, the temperature is just right."
Lu Xiangzi took it and took a sip. "You were originally the daughter of a prime minister who lived a life of luxury. Now you are asked to do the work of a servant. I am sorry for that."
"Master, what are you talking about? I should honor you." Shangguan Wanning sat down opposite Lu Xiangzi and asked, "Master, I have never had the chance to ask you, how did you end up in Xiao Zhenting's hands?"
Lu Xiangzi's movements froze and his eyes were deliberately evasive.
"I was careless for a moment..."
"Then have you seen Brother Yao? He went to Yaowang Valley to get the antidote, and his whereabouts are still unknown."
"Girl, are you worried about him?"
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