Emperors are suspicious, especially now that he is about to die.
The crown prince was nearly assassinated and is still not out of danger. The sixth prince has been imprisoned by him.
He had a total of fifteen princes, seven of whom survived. Unexpectedly, the one who walked up to him at this moment was King Zhao.
“King Zhao… your leg is crippled, you cannot sit on this throne.”
The emperor was physically weak and had no strength to speak, but his gaze was sharp, as if he could see through the hidden ambitions of King Zhao.
He was once a prince himself, so how could he not see through King Zhao's scheming and intentions?
King Zhao never expected the emperor to suddenly speak so frankly and to hit him where it hurt.
At this moment, what King Zhao hated most was that his legs were truly ruined.
He had been faking it all along, scheming and plotting for years, watching his power grow stronger and stronger, just waiting for the right moment. Who would have thought he would be assassinated and have his leg broken, completely ending his path to becoming emperor.
He suspected Qin Zhuo, the sixth prince, the emperor, and everyone who stood in his way of ascending the throne.
He knew he could never become emperor, but he refused to accept it.
He had been plotting for years and would never give up the throne that was within his grasp. Even if he couldn't become emperor, he would become the retired emperor, and the world would inevitably fall into his hands.
"Father, you are too weak and need to rest. I will certainly not let you down in matters of state."
He didn't utter a word about rebellion, but his ambition was no longer concealed on his face.
He knew that it was useless to explain now; the emperor didn't believe him, and if he took even a step back, the emperor's executioner's blade would surely fall on him without mercy.
No emperor can tolerate his son threatening his throne, even if he is about to die.
The emperor's eyes were filled with hatred: "You poisoned me, this is patricide, an act against all reason and law."
King Zhao frowned: "Father, please don't wrong me. Even if I wanted the throne, I would never have thought of killing my father, and I would never poison you."
"But don't worry, I will definitely find the person who poisoned you and avenge you."
The emperor was so angry that he spat out a mouthful of blood: "You unfilial son!"
The emperor was still thinking that even if he was about to die, he would deal with this rebellious son with wolfish ambitions first. Unexpectedly, after King Zhao made his intentions clear, he had no intention of pretending anymore. He directly surrounded his bedroom and acted as the emperor's decree.
After obtaining the tiger tally, King Zhao immediately mobilized troops to fight the enemy, took over all political affairs, and even brought his son to court.
Seeing this situation, everyone understood the unspoken agreement and was just waiting for a result.
Shen Ning was finally able to get out of bed and wanted to go out to see the world, but he saw dark clouds filling the sky and the wind swirling the fallen leaves.
A storm is brewing.
A short while later, a torrential downpour began. Shen Ning was called inside by Lü Mei, who warned her not to let the rain wet her wounds.
Just as Shen Ning turned back, Princess Chang Le rushed in with an umbrella, her body soaked and extremely irritable.
"Ah, everything was fine when I went out, and suddenly there was such a strong wind and rain, it's really..."
Shen Ning quickly invited her in: "Why are you here at this time? Come in and change your clothes."
Green Plum took out Shen Ning's clothes and gave them to Princess Chang Le to change into, and then brewed tea for the two of them.
After shaking off the damp feeling, Princess Chang Le felt a little better, but her expression was somewhat serious: "A Ning, do you know what's going on outside?"
What could Shen Ning possibly know? She's never even stepped out of this door.
Princess Chang Le glanced at Green Plum, who then left with a flourish, closing the door behind her.
Princess Chang Le grasped Shen Ninghao's hand, her expression grave: "His Majesty has been poisoned, and Prince Zhao has taken over the reins of government. Under the pretext of protecting the Crown Prince, Prince Zhao has sent troops to surround the Eastern Palace and imprison the Crown Prince. The Sixth Prince is still in the Imperial Prison, and the Seventh, Ninth, and Tenth Princes have all been detained. Prince Zhao intends to support his son to ascend the throne, and most of the court has already acquiesced."
Shen Ning truly knew nothing about court affairs; she was concerned with the Shen family's matters, and Lü Mei and the others wouldn't always tell her about what was happening in the court.
However, she wasn't too surprised to find out, since she had already had a premonition.
In the past, when the crown prince met with misfortune, it was the moment of the new emperor's succession. Now that the crown prince's death has come earlier, other things may also come earlier.
For example, the death of an emperor, or King Zhao's usurpation of the throne.
"King Qi is King Zhao's uncle. Regardless of whether King Zhao succeeds or not, King Qi's residence will not be affected. Why are you in such a hurry?"
How could Princess Chang Le not be anxious?
"The Prime Minister has met with King Zhao, and the Luo family has already chosen King Zhao."
The Luo family supports Prince Zhao, and as a princess of the Qi Prince's Mansion, the Qi Prince's Mansion will inevitably be seen as supporting Prince Zhao. However, her best friend has a close relationship with Qin Zhuo, who represents the Crown Prince, and Shen Ning just saved the Crown Prince from the brink of death.
She didn't care at all about the Luo family's honor, but she couldn't just stand by and watch her sisters fall into a fire pit.
She rushed to find Shen Ning because she wanted her to make a decision: if something happened to the Crown Prince, how should she save Shen Ning?
Shen Ning understood and was also moved. Being able to make a friend like Princess Chang Le made her rebirth worthwhile.
She grasped Princess Chang Le's hand in return: "If you trust me, then support the Crown Prince. It has nothing to do with the Luo family, nor is it necessary to involve the Qi Prince's Mansion. It is only you, Princess Chang Le Li Xuan, who support the Crown Prince."
Looking at Princess Chang Le's shocked eyes, Shen Ning tightened his grip slightly, his gaze intense: "I have seen the princess riding a horse, drawing a bow, and hitting the bullseye from a hundred paces away. She is heroic and valiant, no less than a man. You want to divorce the Luo family and live freely. I believe you can definitely earn it through your own abilities, live up to your own expectations, and be worthy of your parents' kindness in raising you."
Princess Chang Le was truly shocked. She had practiced martial arts since childhood and believed that her skills were no less than those of men. She even wanted to go to the border to fight the enemy and become a female general. But all she could think about was her martial arts.
Her uncles and others said that she was a girl, and that she could only practice, not kill or bleed; her parents also did not allow her to do dangerous things, and that marriage and having children were the path she should take.
Only Shen Ning consistently supported her, pointed her in the right direction, and gave her boundless courage.
"Can... I do it?"
Shen Ning raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Of course you can. You are Li Xuan, a princess with the blood of the Great Yan royal family. Why can't you?"
Shen Ning held her head and whispered a few words in her ear.
Princess Chang Le's pupils trembled as she listened, finding it hard to believe what she was hearing.
"you......"
"Shh!" Shen Ning gently pressed her lips, his smile both wicked and alluring: "Princess, in the future history of the Great Yan Kingdom, you will surely have a most brilliant chapter."
"Remember, the sooner the better."
Princess Chang Le didn't even know how she left. The heavy rain outside had stopped, and the ground was soaked and covered with fallen leaves, a desolate sight.
Despite it being summer, the cold wind after the rain sent a shiver down her spine.
He regained consciousness, but his mind was still filled with shock and confusion, and the ground beneath his feet felt soft and yielding.
Shen Ning... how dare she?
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