The Northern Qi emperor said that Qi Heng was reduced to a hostage because of his incompetence.
Later, due to Gu Qian's influence, the Northern Qi emperor mistakenly believed that the Chu Heaven had sent down Dongjin.
He became increasingly disloyal to Qi Heng.
From that moment on, he began to suspect Qi Heng.
As a result, he began to suppress Shangguan Hong and Dong Sheng.
Not only the Northern Qi Emperor, but Qi Ze also tried every means to deprive the two of their voice in the court.
Therefore, during the year or so that Qi Heng was held hostage, Shangguan Hong and Dong Sheng endured an exceptionally difficult time.
Their official positions were almost lost.
Even if it is preserved, it will only be a hollow title.
His Highness had already promoted some of his own people.
General Yue lowered his head, not daring to meet the Northern Qi Emperor's gaze.
During the chaotic period of war, the Northern Qi emperor was in dire need of capable people, so it was understandable that he treated him well.
After a long silence, Qi Heng repeated what he had said before.
"Father, surrender! Gu Qian has agreed to spare your life."
The Northern Qi emperor was powerless to reverse the tide.
"Don't be silly. Throughout history, which ruler of a fallen kingdom has ever survived?"
Yes, the fate of a monarch who has lost his country is usually only one: death.
Just then, the Emperor of Northern Qi suddenly drew a dagger from his waist.
A fierce glint flashed in his eyes, and taking advantage of Qi Heng's unpreparedness, he stabbed him in a vital spot.
"Heng'er, your father is terribly lonely on the road to the Yellow Springs. But today, on this road to hell, with you by my side, I don't feel so alone."
At this moment, he felt an intense hatred for his son.
It's all his fault!
"Father!" Qi Heng dodged to the side, but the dagger still managed to pierce his right chest.
Qi Heng grunted, and the look in his eyes as he looked at the Emperor of Northern Qi changed.
Shangguan Hong and the others were also surprised.
Even at the last moment, their second prince was still thinking of pleading for His Majesty's life. Everyone knew that they were doomed to lose this battle.
But what did His Majesty do?
The Northern Qi emperor, having failed to kill his son with a single blow, suddenly drew his dagger, intending to stab him again.
But General Yue stopped him.
Everything around fell into a deathly silence.
"What did I do wrong to make you hate me so much?" Qi Heng's clothes were stained with blood, and he trembled in pain.
"If it weren't for you, how could Northern Qi have perished?" The Emperor of Northern Qi hated Qi Heng with a burning passion.
"No, it wasn't my fault!" Qi Heng thought carefully. Initially, the reason he was forced to become a hostage was because he was stupid.
But later, the Northern Qi repeatedly tried to capture Dongjin, all on orders from his father, the emperor. What did it have to do with him?
"It's all because of you!" At this moment, the Emperor of Northern Qi was unable to distinguish right from wrong.
His heart was filled with hatred, and he could no longer look at his son in the eye.
Qi Heng: Is it because of him?
If he hadn't been won over by Gu Qian, wouldn't their Northern Qi have ended up in the same predicament—it would have perished?
It's just a matter of time.
He only helped Gu Qian speed up the process.
His daughter said that Gu Qian resorted to this tactic because he lacked gunpowder.
Otherwise, if he bombarded the capital of Qi, they would have no chance of survival.
Unable to kill his son, the Northern Qi emperor closed his eyes, the tip of the knife pointing directly at his own heart.
Qi Heng fell silent, simply gazing at his father before him.
Waiting for him to end his own life.
"Are you all here?" Just then, a young man wearing a mask and a reddish-brown robe walked straight into the main hall.
His voice was clear, like a spring, which lessened the Northern Qi Emperor's anxiety.
However, beneath his clear voice lay a heart yearning for revenge.
"Second brother, Father has treated you well, why are you like this?"
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