Chapter 448 The situation has long been reversed
The incident at the palace banquet was like a silent snowstorm, spreading quietly but rapidly throughout the capital.
Although Lu Jiangnian did not enter the palace, he received the news at the first time.
In the candlelight, his handsome face flickered.
"The prince's counterattack was indeed precise and ruthless."
His voice was calm, without much emotion, as if he was talking about something insignificant.
Yuan Wanru sat in a chair by the window and looked back at him: "Didn't you expect this a long time ago?"
Lu Jiangnian walked to her side, held her in his arms, and then sat down.
The night is cool as water, and the cold moonlight fills the courtyard.
He hugged her and looked at the lonely bright moon in the sky: "Your Highness probably never thought that the Emperor would be so angry that he would vomit blood and faint on the spot."
The moonlight reflected Yuan Wanru's clear eyes: "It seems that it is the effect of the medicine."
The emperor has been using Ningpo incense for some time, and I heard that he and Madam Zhaohua are "in very good spirits" and are in the mood to "live happily every night."
I'm not young anymore, and my consumption is accelerating, which makes me lose money.
In this way, the emperor's body would have long been just an empty shell.
It looks good on the surface, but it's already rotten inside.
"It's all my wife's plan."
"The emperor was so shocked and angry at the sudden show tonight that his emotions exploded too much. His body will definitely not be able to bear it."
Yuan Wanru relaxed herself and leaned in his arms, feeling his heartbeat and warmth. It was late at night and the wind was a little cold, but his arms were quite warm.
"So, the prince chose this time to attack, and the timing... was just right."
Lu Jiangnian chuckled and rested his chin lightly on the top of her head.
"I have known him for many years, and I have long known that he is not someone who will be bullied."
"Your Majesty has misjudged him. Do you really think that the prince will obediently give up what he has been building for many years?"
"With Murong Jun's level of skill, he is not even worthy of carrying his shoes in front of him."
After a moment's silence, Lu Jiangnian's voice became deeper, with a hint of solemnity.
"My lady, I'm afraid the capital will not be peaceful. To be on the safe side, I have already advised the Crown Prince to make plans early."
"I guess he might secretly order Dad to return to Beijing."
Yuan Wanru suddenly sat up from his arms, turned around, and looked him in the eye. She frowned slightly and asked, "Are you worried that there will be a coup in the palace?"
“We have to be on guard.”
Lu Jiangnian nodded, his eyes sharp, "In the past few months, the emperor has used various excuses to move many officials, especially the Fifth Prince's faction. The power they now have in and outside the capital cannot be underestimated."
"The prince's move caught them off guard, but the emperor hasn't yet..."
His expression was very grim: "The Fifth Prince will not surrender willingly. Besides, the Third Prince may not let go of the opportunity to fish in troubled waters."
"The more chaotic the situation, the greater the chance of winning. Anyone can give it a try."
"So, at a time like this, only absolute power can ensure that nothing goes wrong."
After hearing this, Yuan Wanru understood how serious it was.
"But the prince's summons is not justified after all. Will it implicate my father?"
She could not see the emperor's complexion with her own eyes, nor could she take his pulse herself. She never had an accurate grasp of the extent to which the Ningpo Incense had affected the emperor's body.
"What if he can hold out longer?"
"The prince has been accused of 'falsifying an imperial edict' and 'mobilizing troops without authorization'. If the emperor finds out, he will not let him off."
Lu Jiangnian looked at her quietly for a while, then smiled happily.
Yuan Wanru was puzzled. She was talking about serious matters, so why was he laughing?
"What are you laughing at?"
She always felt like he was mocking her.
Lu Jiangnian raised his hand, and with a hint of doting and helplessness, he gently tapped the tip of her nose: "My wife has always been smart, but she can also be confused sometimes."
Or, sometimes, my wife is still a bit naive.
Yuan Wanru was not convinced, "Why am I confused?"
Lu Jiangnian restrained his smile, his eyes became sharp: "You think,"
He said in a deep and slow voice, "With the Crown Prince's scheming mind, would he make such a mistake?"
Lu Jiangnian cast his gaze toward the dark night outside the window: "Now the situation is no longer the one who has the final say on the throne. The situation has been reversed tonight."
"Now that the emperor has fainted, the abnormality in his body cannot be hidden anymore."
"The emperor is in very poor health right now, and he may even pass away at any time. I'm afraid those who serve him will have to scramble to find a way out for themselves."
"At this moment, something has happened to the Fifth Prince, and the Crown Prince is the legitimate heir to the throne. So, isn't it obvious who the next new emperor will be?"
He looked at Yuan Wanru lovingly, "I'm afraid that right now, the servants serving in front of the emperor are all trying their best to curry favor with the future emperor."
"If the prince wants to sideline the emperor, it won't be difficult."
"So, the charges you are worried about will never fall on the prince."
Anyone with a bit of vision in the court could see which direction the wind was blowing. How could they seek death by going against the prince?
What's more, if the emperor hesitates to believe it, I'm afraid someone will kneel down and beg the prince to act as regent and exercise the power of the emperor.
Yuan Wanru understood instantly.
It turned out that she was confused.
She is not a politician after all, and she does not see some things as deeply as Lu Jiangnian.
An old emperor who is about to die and breathe his last, and a new prince who is about to rule the world...
There is no need to choose at all!
Even if the emperor wakes up, I'm afraid he will be powerless to save the situation.
Another point is that the shocking scandal caused by the Fifth Prince not only brought shame upon himself, but also upon the Mohe envoys. It was too tragic.
Apart from those diehards who have gotten on the pirate ship and cannot get off, who in the court would be willing to see such a living disgrace ascend the throne?
"The Crown Prince is really something. If he hadn't taken action, it would have been fine. But once he did, he pinned the Fifth Prince to death."
Yuan Wanru sighed softly, with a hint of complicated emotion in her tone.
Then, she became curious again and couldn't help asking Lu Jiangnian: "Do you know why Lady Liu was willing to take such a big risk?"
She was seven months pregnant and was still risking her reputation. It was really risky.
This time, Lu Jiangnian shook his head, a trace of helplessness on his face: "The prince is very secretive, he can't possibly tell me everything."
"My dear, I cannot answer your questions this time."
That’s right, how could the prince explain everything to Lu Jiangnian?
She didn't dwell on this question: "It's better not to know. In fact, sometimes knowing too many secrets is not a good thing."
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