Chapter 174 Rumors
“It’s perfect.”
An Yi made a gesture, and the others flew away like a gust of wind using lightness skills.
By the time the various governments discovered the situation, it was already too late.
Because rumors have spread outside that they heard extremely miserable screams when they passed by someone's house yesterday.
I wonder if I bumped into something unclean? I also heard sounds of someone being murdered.
There are various versions of the rumors, and some people even name the culprits.
The Fourth Prince was furious when he heard such rumors.
"War King, War King, I never thought you would be so ruthless now, leaving no chance for others to survive.
Also, how did you avoid the assassins trained by this prince? These assassins were all carefully selected by this prince, one in ten thousand.
However... now everything has been lost in your hands. How can I swallow this humiliation?"
"Um????
War King, you deserve to die, you really deserve to die! You shouldn't exist.
Your existence blocks the way for many people. You can only blame yourself for your bad luck.
Father did not make you the crown prince. Of course, if you were made the crown prince, you would have more troubles. "
The emperor also heard the rumors outside and slapped the dragon table.
"It's good, it's really good. I'm not dead yet, but everyone is already thinking about the chair under my butt.
"Since that's the case, none of you want it, Old Four! Old Four, I didn't expect that you're the one who's usually the best at pretending.
I really misjudged you. It seems you have really put a lot of effort into this throne. You are really able to endure it."
When he went to court in the morning, Song Chuhuai united his followers and began to set a trap for the King of War step by step.
The War King squinted his eyes, as if he didn't hear what these people were saying.
Everything is in his plan, but... it doesn't mean that I have to set off just because you tell me to.
"You are not worthy yet. You are not qualified."
Song Chuhuai stepped out and bowed.
"Your Majesty, the border is in chaos and the situation is unstable. I heard there's a plague going around.
Everyone has witnessed Princess Zhan’s medical skills before. Since Princess Zhan’s medical skills are so superb, should she solve this plague?
The plague is contagious. If we don't treat it in time, and someone escapes and makes it to Kyoto, won't all of us be infected?"
“Wouldn’t it be too late to regret then? Even if Princess Zhan’s medical skills were exceptional, the plague has remained unsolved for thousands of years.
There might still be a glimmer of hope, Your Majesty, what do you think?"
Song Chuhuai is indeed an old fox. He first pointed out the severity of the plague.
Then he suggested that someone could solve it, and later said that it would endanger Kyoto.
Kyoto is where the civil and military officials live. Who wouldn't be afraid of death? Just ask who in the world isn't afraid of death?
This is to exploit the weaknesses of human nature.
Emperor Nanyue was the person who feared death the most, and he immediately looked at the War King.
"Prince Zhan, your princess actually has this ability, and you are members of the royal family, so you should set a good example.
Pack up and set off immediately. I will give you an imperial edict as an imperial envoy to enable you to act accordingly.
If you encounter a problem that you cannot solve, you can take the imperial edict to the local authorities for help."
Dongfang Chen still didn't open his eyes.
Emperor Nanyue saw that he had been talking for a long time but the King of War didn't even look at him.
He picked up the teacup next to him and smashed it over.
The War King simply turned slightly to avoid the teacup and spoke indifferently.
"Father, you still have the time to throw teacups at me.
It seems that you are not at all worried about the soldiers at the border, and of course the suffering people.
And why did you ask my princess to treat these people? Are all the doctors in the Imperial Hospital dead?"
"My wife is not a royal doctor, so why should she treat these people? Are they qualified?
If my wife has to handle everything, then what are the people in the Imperial Hospital doing? Are they just eating for free?
Father, if I were you and these people were so useless, I would have chopped off their heads and confiscated their property and exterminated their clans long ago."
"Don't you agree? If there are useless people, don't keep them. Father, isn't that what you said?"
"You...you, War King, at this point, are you still holding a grudge against me? Can't you be more magnanimous and solve the current trouble first?"
"No, I have been generous enough. What do I get in return? Do you want me to say it in front of the civil and military ministers?
Father, you have no shame, but I still have some. Whoever you liked before, you can let go now.
Now is the time for them to show their talents, and I can give them this opportunity."
"How is it? Am I particularly understanding? Am I better than your other princes?
I told you! All of your princes only care about the chair under your butt.
Tsk tsk, Father, have all your hard work been wasted? Are you really angry?
How can I be so relieved? This is the consequence of your unfair treatment as a father."
"They are all your sons, why do you treat them differently? Just because my mother is of low status, you allow others to bully her.
Father, I really want to ask you, you have been scheming your whole life, but what have you gained in the end?
"You were so biased before, no, I should say you were heartless. Didn't you ever think that you would end up like this?"
"How dare you, War King! You have completely disregarded me now, right? Aren't you afraid that I will punish you, or strip you of your title of War King and make you a commoner?"
Dongfang Chen: "That's what I want. I'll wait for you to abolish my imperial decree."
The fourth prince stood up immediately.
"Brother, how can you speak to Father like that? I know my sister-in-law isn't a royal physician, and this isn't her responsibility.
As the saying goes, when the country is in crisis, every citizen has a responsibility and everyone should do their part.
Since the emperor's sister-in-law has this ability, is she just going to watch these people suffer and do nothing?
Wouldn't that be a heart of stone that would chill the hearts of people all over the world?
My dear brother, do you think this is okay? Now is not the time to argue about right and wrong."
"How are we going to resolve this current difficulty? Can't we discuss this behind closed doors? Do you really have to make a scene in the court and let everyone know about it?
And...Brother Huang, you never mentioned these things before, why do you have to keep holding on to the past now? Did someone whisper something in your ear?"
Dongfang Chen's eyes darkened and he looked at the other person coldly.
"Are you courting death? Do I need you to tell me what to do? Who are you?
No matter what, my mother is the late queen, and I am still the eldest son.
Hmm? What right do you have to preach to me? What are you talking about?
And I advise you not to overreach. What happened last night was just a warning."
"If there's a next time, you know the consequences."
"You...you, you can't be..."
"What am I supposed to do? Shouldn't I know? How was the surprise I left for you yesterday? Was it particularly exciting?
Next time, I guarantee you’ll be surprised more than just this little bit.”
“Ahem.
War King, please don't go too far. One day you will pay the price for your arrogance."
Dongfang Chen: "You may not see this day, so you should worry about yourself.
You don’t think that what you do is invisible to the world, do you? If you are too cunning, you will die miserably.”
“You…you, Prince Zhan, please don’t slander this prince.
If you have the ability, then produce evidence. If you don't, then you are slandering me. Father, you must make the decision for me."
The Fourth Prince looked like he had suffered a great injustice, which was really funny and ridiculous.
Dongfang Chen doesn't want to waste time talking to someone with a mental problem. Wouldn't it be nice to spend more time with Princess Jiangjiang?
This guy is not worth wasting his energy on.
The emperor was completely bewildered. What had happened last night? Why hadn't his secret guards reported it to him?
King Zhan was wondering what kind of riddles he was playing with these people again. Emperor Nanyue glanced at a certain place.
The secret guard was frightened by the emperor's look and immediately flew away and disappeared.
About half a cup of tea later, the secret guard suddenly appeared and whispered something in the ear of Emperor Nanyue.
Emperor Nanyue glanced at Prince Zhan. It seemed that Prince Zhan was the strongest among all his princes.
But he was really unwilling to pass the throne to King Zhan.
The King of War is not his best candidate. The King of War is too concerned with personal relationships and is difficult to control.
Although he wanted to step down and become the emperor, he still wanted to have power in his hands.
After all, once people have power, they are reluctant to give it up, let alone him, who is the emperor.
The next emperor can only be the fourth prince, the fifth prince, the sixth prince, or other princes.
Emperor Nanyue mentioned all the other princes except Prince Zhan. It seemed that he had given up on Prince Zhan.
But this matter is not something he can give up just because he wants to, unless the War King takes the initiative to give up that position.
Now is not the time for others to make choices, the initiative is in his hands.
The emperor thought for a long time and could only come up with one idea, which was to personally order the transfer of Prince Zhan out of the capital.
The King of War could not disobey the imperial order in front of the civil and military ministers. If he really disobeyed the order, he would have an excuse.
"Eunuch Wang, you are to draft an imperial decree appointing Prince Zhan as the Imperial Commissioner for this mission. We must resolve the conflict at the border and recover the lost territory.
Of course, the imperial physician is accompanying us. We need to resolve the current problem. Otherwise... the War King and the imperial physician are here, so you should not return to the capital."
Dongfang Chen asked in a cold tone.
"Your Majesty, how many people do you want me to take with me to solve this trouble? Who do you want me to take with me to solve the trouble at the border?
You're not just asking me to take a few doctors with me, are you? If that's the case, you'd better seek help from someone else. After all, I don't have that much ability."
"Besides, you still have so many princes. Now is the time to let them show their talents and help the emperor solve his problems."
If there weren't other people around, Emperor Nanyue really wanted to slap this brat twice.
He is really pissed off. Why does he hate it more and more the more he looks at me? Why does he have to go against him?
Doesn't he have the Black Armor Army? He can just take the Black Armor Army with him, who else does he want to take with him?
“Ahem.
War King, these are turbulent times. Don't you have the Black Armor Army at your disposal? Just lead them on your journey.
I don't have anyone else for you, so you can take whoever you want as the imperial physician."
"I have no objection to this. As the War King of Longyuan, are you going to watch the people suffer?
War King, when did your heart become so hardened?"
"Oh, this king has always been like this. If you still want me to be this bullshit imperial envoy, you have to agree to a few conditions of this king.
If not, whoever wants to go can go. Anyway, I am now an idle prince and the decision-making power is not in my hands.
Your Majesty, do you think what I said is right?"
The Fourth Prince took the opportunity to flatter Prince Zhan, "Father, listen to what my brother is saying.
He doesn't even call you father, and he still wants to negotiate terms with you. I heard that some incredible things happened in the capital.
And it's related to my brother, my brother, right? Do you really not take my father seriously?
What do you mean by fighting the Prince's Mansion? No...I really want it."
As for the second half of the sentence, you can figure it out for yourself.
Dongfang Chen didn't even glance at the Fourth Prince, but just glanced at him coldly.
This look is creepy.
The Fourth Prince stiffened his neck and thought, "I'm not afraid. What am I afraid of? I've already prepared for this."
This prince is waiting for you to leave the capital, and then I can plan everything.
Don’t even think about returning to Beijing. This prince has already chosen a good place for you.
You can only die on the battlefield, wrapped in your horse's hide. This is your best ending. What can you use to fight against this prince?
You can only watch helplessly as this prince sits on that high throne and marries his beloved beauty.
And you, without even reincarnation, can only be trampled under the feet of this prince for the rest of your life.
But your Princess Zhan is indeed beautiful. After you die, I will let her be my foot-washing maid.
This face can indeed charm everyone, but of course this prince will not accept a worn-out shoe by someone else.
It’s okay to be a foot-washing maid, this also shows the magnanimity of this prince.
If it were someone else, they would have been confiscated and exiled, or even killed without mercy.
Dongfang Chen didn’t know what the Fourth Prince was thinking. If he knew, this man would probably die a miserable death.
Maybe he was really torn into pieces by five horses and died, and he still wanted to get his hands on his princess.
This is his taboo. If a dragon's reverse scale is touched, the person will die. The Fourth Prince is really jumping back and forth on the War King's minefield.
This person really thinks he has lived too long. Why do some people always want to die? Isn't it better to live a good life?
Oh! I've never seen such a thing before.
The emperor calmed himself down before asking.
"Zhan Wang, please tell me what conditions you have. I want to hear them. If they are excessive, please don't mention them.
I will not agree to that."
Dongfang Chen: "My conditions are very simple. It's up to you whether you agree or not. I won't force you. If you don't agree, you can find someone else yourself.
I was tired on the battlefield, so I can take a break."
Dongfang Chen acted as if he didn't care whether you agreed or not, which really pissed off the emperor.
If he didn't need his son to stabilize the situation for him right now, he really wanted to send him to the clan house to grind down his arrogance.
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