As night fell, Luo Cheng slowly walked out of Tianxiang Tower, his heart filled with doubts and uneasiness.
Recalling the conversation with the young master, the words "Still be a loyal minister to Emperor Wen" hit him like a hammer. He knew that he was upright and could not lurk beside the prime minister like Song Zhen and wait for the opportunity.
Looking at the gradually darkening sky, he couldn't help but sigh. The current Dazhao regime was relatively stable, but that didn't mean they could let their guard down.
Luo Cheng knew that he had an important mission and had to remain vigilant at all times. However, facing the various difficulties and challenges in reality, he felt somewhat powerless.
In this turbulent era, loyalty and betrayal, justice and evil are intertwined, and every choice may affect the fate of the country and the future of the people.
As a minister, Luo Cheng's loyalty and responsibility will become the cornerstone of national stability. But in this complex and changing situation, how should he choose?
Thinking of this, Luo Cheng couldn't help but frown and fell into deep thought. He knew that he had to be firm in his beliefs and not be distracted by the outside world. At the same time, he also had to learn to be flexible and constantly improve his abilities to better deal with various crises.
As the night deepened, Luo Cheng's figure gradually disappeared into the darkness.
He continues to move forward with both confusion and expectation for the future, striving to realize his ideals and goals. No matter how difficult the road ahead, he will stick to his original aspiration and contribute his strength to the country and the people.
When Luo Cheng passed by the Fourth Prince's mansion, he saw a gorgeous carriage parked at the gate and couldn't help but sigh. This carriage clearly belonged to a powerful person, and in the capital, where power struggles were fierce, such nighttime gatherings and conspiracies were not uncommon.
Luo Cheng knew very well that the struggles between these powerful people were often accompanied by conspiracies and calculations, and that they would be in danger if they were not careful.
So he shook his head, decided to avoid this possible dispute, and turned into another road.
Less trouble is better than more. Things in the capital are too complicated. It's better to stay away! After all, he is just an ordinary person and doesn't want to be involved in this game of power.
At this time, the Third Prince was sitting next to the Fourth Prince, looking at him with a gloomy face as he drank tea leisurely.
The Third Prince's anger continued to rise, as if it was about to burst into flames. He gritted his teeth and whispered, "Fourth Prince, have you thought it through?"
The Fourth Prince's lips curled up into a smile. He looked at the Third Prince with a half-smile and said, "Third brother, don't be so anxious. Let me think about it. What benefits will I get from joining forces with you?"
The third prince stroked the ring on his thumb and said with a frown, "The prince's power is growing stronger day by day. If one day he ascends the throne, given his temperament, I'm afraid both of us will be dead!" After saying that, he took a deep breath, and a trace of anxiety and uneasiness flashed in his eyes.
The Fourth Prince narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze filled with meaning as he spoke softly, "This newly appointed Minister of Revenue is not a member of the Crown Prince's party. It's obvious that the Emperor is dissatisfied with you and is taking this opportunity to replace your people."
Hearing this, the Third Prince's face turned a little ugly. He pursed his lips and said unwillingly: "I understand that my father is dissatisfied with my choice of the eldest princess of the enemy country as the marriage partner, but this marriage was originally agreed to by my father himself!" His tone revealed a hint of helplessness and grievance.
The fourth prince curled his lips into a cold smile, looked at the third prince with a squint, and said sarcastically: "Hmph, about this... I don't know." After that, he no longer paid attention to the third prince, picked up the tea and started drinking!
Seeing that the Fourth Prince was unmoved, the Third Prince continued to lobby, "Fourth Prince, if you and I join forces to dethrone the Crown Prince, then this great omen will be divided equally between the two of us in the future."
The Fourth Prince couldn't help but feel moved. His current strength was indeed not enough to compete with the Crown Prince. If the Third Prince fell, he would probably not be able to hold on for too long.
As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Perhaps cooperating with the third brother is the wisest choice at the moment.
After some careful consideration, the Fourth Prince finally made up his mind and nodded slowly, saying, "Okay, then I wish us a happy cooperation."
As the Fourth Prince nodded, the Third Prince felt relieved and a hint of pride appeared on his face.
Shortly after the Third Prince left the Fourth Prince's residence, Emperor Wen received news from the secret guards.
Kong Boda asked hesitantly, "Your Majesty! The Third and Fourth Princes have joined forces. This is not good news for the Crown Prince. Should we take some measures to deal with it?"
Emperor Wen sneered and said, "Don't worry about them! I suppressed the Third Prince's power before, and I was worried that he wouldn't be strong enough to compete with the Crown Prince. Now it seems that he has found help. This is a good thing. The current situation is basically a three-way confrontation. The more intense the fight between them, the more at ease I am. Let them fight. When I am old, the new emperor should be a ruthless person, otherwise Dazhao will be swallowed up by Yuewu sooner or later!"
Kong Boda nodded and said nothing more. He knew that Emperor Wen already had a comprehensive plan in mind, and he only needed to act according to the emperor's wishes.
At this time, Emperor Wen looked into the distance, as if he had already seen the thrilling power struggle in the future.
The throne can only be ascended by stepping on the corpses of countless people!
Emperor Wen's eyes darkened slightly, and the scenes of the past emerged in his mind. Those who had competed with him for the throne fell in a pool of blood.
He knew that this position was not easy to come by, and he also understood the cruelty and bloodiness involved, but he did not regret it, because only in this way could he protect the people and things he cherished.
As night fell, Xiao Jinghan returned to the palace. When he stepped into the courtyard, he saw Luo Lingyue standing there holding a lantern, like a star in the night sky.
Her figure seemed a little thin in the cold wind, but her eyes were full of determination and expectation.
A warm feeling surged in Xiao Jinghan's heart. He walked quickly towards Luo Lingyue and said gently, "The weather is cold, you don't have to wait for me in the yard." There was a hint of concern and heartache in his voice, as if he was afraid that Luo Lingyue would be hurt.
Xiao Jinghan reached out and gently stroked Luo Lingyue's cheek, feeling her warmth. Their eyes met, and it was as if time had stopped at that moment. On this cold night, their mutual warmth became a haven for each other's hearts.
Luo Lingyue's voice was tinged with anxiety. "There's news from Beiyuan! Something might be happening to the Beiliu royal family! But I don't have any spies in Beiliu, so I have no idea what's going on over there!"
Xiao Jinghan's eyebrows raised slightly, his eyes became sharp, and he immediately asked Luo Lingyue: "Who spread this news? Is it reliable?"
Luo Lingyue lowered her voice and replied, "That's the news from the Black Hawks! I think my father and brother haven't received it yet!"
Xiao Jinghan said solemnly, "We must act quickly! Come with me to the Soul-Destroying Gate!"
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