Chapter 598 Each Has Its Own Plan
When Concubine Su heard this, she was shocked and her face was full of shock.
"Become the emperor? Become the empress dowager? Sister, you have confused me. The emperor is fine now, this..."
Hua Lingyi's eyes flashed with determination and resoluteness when she heard this.
"Sister, you know that the palace is full of turmoil and changes are happening at every turn. The emperor's health is deteriorating, and there are even more undercurrents in the court. Jun Moye and Concubine De are growing stronger and stronger. Not only are they deeply rooted in the former court, but they are also making every move in the harem. If we don't act now, once the emperor truly appoints Jun Moyong as the crown prince, King Wu and even we will have no place to stand."
"But..." Concubine Shu looked hesitant. It was obvious that this sudden proposal caught her off guard. "The Emperor is still alive. How can we..."
Hua Ling saw the hesitation in her eyes and continued speaking.
"Sister, those who achieve great things do not care about trivial matters. Throughout history, countless dynasties have come and gone, and none of them were achieved overnight. What we need is timing and planning. Now, the emperor's trust in Jun Moyong is deepening, and the palace is well-informed. You and I both know that the emperor's health is no longer as good as before. Once the crown prince is decided, we will no longer have a chance."
Hua Lingyi paused and continued in a softer tone.
"Sister, I no longer have Xu'er. King Wu is not only your hope, but also mine. I just hope that while you and I still have the ability, we can pave a smooth road for King Wu.
Once King Wu ascends the throne, you will not only be the Queen Mother, but also the most honored woman in the entire Great Xia Dynasty. Then, you and I can work together to clean up the mess in this harem and make those who have oppressed us pay the price they deserve."
Although Concubine Shu had some concerns when listening to Hua Lingyi's words, she was gradually moved by her longing for the future.
"Then what should we do about the Emperor?"
Although there was a hint of complexity in Hua Lingyi's eyes when she heard this, it was quickly replaced by determination.
"Your Majesty, since your health is no longer as good as before, it would be best for you to step back behind the scenes and become a carefree and carefree emperor. Handing over the world to King Wu would be his best choice."
Although she was a noble concubine, her position in the palace was always unstable. Only King Wu could be her real support. Noble Concubine Shu pondered for a moment and finally made up her mind.
"Sister, I'll listen to you. But how should we act?"
A hint of approval flashed in Hua Lingyi's eyes, and then she lowered her voice.
"Your Majesty, I have my own ideas for the situation here. You just need to cooperate with me and invite Your Majesty to come and sit with me from time to time. However, sister, if King Wu wants to sit on the throne, he not only needs our help, but also the help of the Hua family behind me."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu spoke hesitantly.
"But sister, the Hua family is not..."
Hua Lingyi smiled and spoke upon hearing this.
"My silly sister, you don't really think that the Hua family only has that one mansion, right? We Hua family naturally have a way to retreat, and my second uncle's family holds military power on the border, so the confiscation of our family's property did not implicate the second uncle's family."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu spoke hurriedly.
"Sister, if the Hua family is willing to fully support King Wu, sister, you have said that you treat King Wu as your own child, then King Wu will naturally treat you as his mother, and the Hua family will naturally be King Wu's maternal family. Then sister will choose a girl from the Hua family that you like to be your daughter-in-law, and we will take care of the child every day."
Sure enough, although Concubine Shu was a little silly sometimes, she was extremely pleasant to get along with, and there was no need to worry about Hua having any bad intentions, Hua Lingyi continued to speak.
"Sister, I believe everything you said, but I have one request after this is done."
Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu hurriedly took Hua Lingyi's hand and spoke.
"Sister, why are you still being so distant with me? Just ask me if you have any requests. I'll always listen to you."
Hua Lingyi's eyes were filled with hatred when she heard this.
"I want the lives of Jun Moyong and Jun Moye, and I want to turn that bitch Concubine De into a human pig."
Although Concubine Shu was shocked, she still spoke.
"Sister Du Yi, King Wu will also agree."
Hua Lingyi spoke slowly after hearing this.
"It's not that I don't trust you as your elder sister, but this matter has already involved the life and death of the entire Hua family and even the nine clans. Can you swear to give me a guarantee?"
Upon hearing this, Concubine Shu raised her hand.
"I swear to heaven that if I succeed one day, I will do as my sister wishes. If I go back on my word, I will be struck by lightning and die a miserable death."
Hearing the oath sworn by Concubine Shu, Hua Lingyi felt satisfied. Oaths were of no use to others, but for a simple-minded person like Concubine Su, they were very useful shackles. She reached out and held Concubine Shu's hand tightly.
"My dear sister, just wait, your blessing is yet to come."
Then he motioned for Concubine Shu to come closer and listen.
"Tonight, send someone to invite the emperor..."
White House.
Jun Moye was reading in the study.
Qing Gu came in and bowed.
"master."
Jun Moye continued reading.
"Um."
Qing Gu continued.
"Master, the Hua family has probably discovered that you have an unusual relationship with Prince Yao. Recently, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, Prince Yao has established his authority in the court and even won the Emperor's satisfaction. The Prime Minister has sent someone to convey that the overall situation is about to be settled."
Jun Moye took his eyes off the book after hearing this.
"How is the investigation of the Hua family's hidden strength going?"
Qing Gu thought for a moment before speaking.
"We've found where they're hiding their private soldiers, and we estimate they have around 30,000."
Jun Moye tapped the table lightly with his index finger when he heard this. King Wu is now in charge of 30,000 soldiers and horses in the camp outside the capital, which adds up to 60,000.
"Go back to Baise City and select 30,000 elite soldiers skilled in martial arts. Disguise them as merchants in a caravan and hide them in towns near the Imperial City. Prepare the attire of a Northwest General for them."
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