It turned out that as soon as the King of Qin returned to the palace, he did not hesitate to report his love for Princess Nanzhi to Emperor Wen, and asked Emperor Wen to grant him the marriage so that he could marry Princess Nanzhi as the King of Qin's consort.
Emperor Wen readily agreed, which made Princess Nanzhi the object of envy of the noble ladies from the capital.
The King of Qin turned around, looked at Princess Nanzhi tenderly, and said softly, "Nanzhi, thank you for your constant companionship and support. You deserve half the credit for today's victory."
Princess Nanzhi raised her head, tears glistening in her eyes, and softly replied, "Your Highness, Prince Qin, I am deeply honored to witness this moment of victory with you. I hope that in the days ahead, we can face more challenges together and overcome every difficulty hand in hand."
King Qin nodded, looked at Princess Nanzhi affectionately, and promised: "Don't worry, Nanzhi, I will protect you with my life and never leave you." The two stared at each other, as if they were the only two people left in the whole world.
The atmosphere at the celebration banquet became increasingly lively, with people laughing and celebrating the King of Qin's victory and his upcoming wedding. The King of Qin and Princess Nanzhi were immersed in the sweetness of each other, looking forward to a bright future.
The Crown Prince's expression was as calm as a lake, but within him, a turbulent storm had already begun to stir. At this moment, he felt as if he were in the midst of a turbulent ocean, overwhelmed by endless pressure and challenges.
Looking around, he saw powerful enemies everywhere. The third and fourth brothers were secretly waiting for opportunities, constantly setting traps for him. Meanwhile, the King of Qin was deeply favored by Emperor Wen, and his position was becoming increasingly secure. All of this made the Crown Prince feel deeply uneasy.
To make matters worse, the King of Qin had the support of the Duke and Generals, who commanded a large military force and held immense power. In comparison, the Prince's civil servants seemed so weak; how could they possibly contend with the powerful military commanders?
In this world of power struggles, the prince knows he faces unprecedented hardship. But he cannot retreat; he must persevere and find a way out. Only in this way can he preserve his honor and dignity, and survive in this world!
The prince sat there, his eyes icy cold, as if they could penetrate the soul. His dark pupils were deep and dark, like a bottomless abyss, chilling and chilling. They were filled with calculation and conspiracy, and every subtle expression revealed the deepest thoughts in his heart.
The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, revealing a cold smile, as if he had already seen the scene after his plan succeeded. He secretly thought: If Princess Nanzhi gets into trouble in the Qin Palace, Xiao Jinghan will definitely fall out with Luo Lingyue.
This thought swirled in his mind, making him secretly happy. Because he knew very well that as long as there was a conflict between Xiao Jinghan and Luo Lingyue, their alliance would be broken, which would undoubtedly be a great opportunity for him.
Then, he thought, if he could take this opportunity to defeat the Luo family, then dealing with the An family would be much easier! This thought shocked him, and a strong desire surged in his heart.
He knew that the Luo family and the An family were both important supporters of the King of Qin. If he could catch them all in one fell swoop, the King of Qin would be isolated and helpless.
Finally, he looked into the distance with a firm gaze, and swore secretly in his heart: I must make the King of Qin lose the support of these two families, so that the King of Qin will no longer be a threat to him!
After the King of Qin's celebration banquet, during the morning court session the next day, Emperor Wen sat upright on the dragon throne, his eyes sweeping over the civil and military officials below.
"I have something to announce!" Emperor Wen said in a loud voice, "From today on, the Imperial Palace Guards, the Capital's Shenji Battalion, and the Capital's Ji Battalion will all be under the command of the Prince of Qin!"
This statement caused an uproar among the civil and military officials in the court. This meant that the King of Qin would control the most elite military force in the capital, and his power would be even greater than before.
The faces of the prime ministers and their followers were filled with worry, and they were secretly worried: How could Emperor Wen do this? He is giving the King of Qin more and more power!
Now, the King of Qin was like a god of war in the eyes of the people of Dazhao, highly respected and worshipped. They couldn't help but worry about whether the Crown Prince could still maintain his position as the heir to the throne.
Of course, some neutral officials held a different view, believing that this was a recognition and trust in the King of Qin's illustrious military achievements. After all, the King of Qin performed well on the battlefield and achieved many remarkable feats, which were facts that could not be ignored.
Facing the crowd's discussions, the King of Qin remained remarkably calm. He knelt respectfully to express his gratitude and earnestly expressed his willingness to do his utmost to protect the safety of the city and the royal family.
Emperor Wen nodded with satisfaction. He knew that the King of Qin had extraordinary military talent and a loyal heart. He firmly believed that the King of Qin was capable enough to handle this important task and protect the royal family from any threat.
At the same time, Emperor Wen also hoped that this appointment would allow the King of Qin to compete with the Crown Prince, further consolidate his ruling position, and demonstrate the strength of the court to the outside world. He expected the King of Qin to live up to expectations and become a solid backer of the royal family.
After the court was dismissed, the ministers left one after another, but the Crown Prince, the Third Prince and the Fourth Prince did not leave. They surrounded the King of Qin with smiles on their faces and compliments.
"Second brother! I will have to rely on you from now on!" The prince smiled as if in the spring breeze and said in a kind tone.
The King of Qin smiled slightly: "Your Highness, you are joking! I am just doing my duty to protect the safety of the capital! If there is any shortcoming in the future, please feel free to enlighten me, Your Highness!" His attitude was humble and respectful.
The prince smiled like a modest gentleman: "Second brother, you are too modest! Now you are a treasure in the eyes of our father!" There was a hint of jealousy in his eyes.
The Third Prince also echoed, "Yes, Second Brother! You have made great contributions this time, I'm afraid you will be given more military power!"
The Fourth Prince smiled and said, "Second brother is amazing! I must learn from you!"
The King of Qin smiled and replied, "Third and Fourth Brothers, thank you for your praise! This is the result of our joint efforts."
The Third Prince smiled: "Second brother! You must speak well of me in front of our father in the future!"
The King of Qin looked at the Third Prince with a playful smile on his face. "Third brother, you have always been by Father's side and are highly valued by him! Look, every time Da Zhao encounters something, Father always trusts you the most and lets you solve the problem!"
Hearing the King of Qin's words, the Third Prince's face instantly turned ugly, and he secretly cursed the King of Qin in his heart. Everyone knew that Emperor Wen had already been fed up with him because of the Queen Mother's incident, and the King of Qin deliberately brought up this matter. Wasn't this obviously to embarrass him?
Seeing this, the Fourth Prince raised his brows slightly and said with a tone of gloating, "Ah! My two brothers are so lucky to have a good mother and a good uncle. How enviable! Poor me, I don't have a mother who can help me, nor a strong uncle to rely on. It's really depressing!"
The Third Prince was furious after hearing this. Everyone knew his uncle had died tragically! And all this was thanks to the Crown Prince. Thinking of this, his hatred for the Crown Prince grew even stronger.
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