Chapter 246 Asking the Fifth Prince to Regent
The Fifth Prince's Mansion.
Xuanyuan Su looked at Xiao Fuguang and Xiao Fusu who walked in.
But his eyes fell on Xiao Fuguang's face.
"Aunt Huang, you are here after all."
Then he gave the order.
"Someone, serve tea to the Imperial Aunt."
Xiao Fuguang glanced at the memorials on his desk.
I have to say that the fifth prince is still very diligent in the court.
His eyes met the Fifth Prince's.
"Today, I want to discuss a deal with the Fifth Prince."
Upon hearing this, the Fifth Prince looked at Xiao Fushu.
"Fushu, go make something for your sister. The Imperial Aunt has been so worried about the Imperial Uncle these days that I guess she hasn't had a good meal."
He wanted him to leave, Xiao Fusu looked at Xiao Fuguang.
"Sister, I'm your sister. I'm just outside the yard. Call me if you need anything."
Reach out and hold Xiao Fuguang's wrist.
"Do whatever you want, without worrying about anyone."
At this moment, the Fifth Prince fixed his gaze on Xiao Fushu with an unclear expression.
Xiao Fushu looked at the fifth prince.
"Your Highness, my sister is my blood relative. I have your blood in my belly. Now my sister is in trouble. I hope Your Highness can think of me and the child and help my sister."
After saying that, he walked out.
Xuanyuan Su was shocked that Fushu was pregnant with a child.
"Fushu..."
But Fushu had already walked out and closed the door.
The fifth prince had no choice but to raise his hand to signal.
"Auntie Huang, please take a seat."
Xiao Fuguang nodded slightly and sat down.
The fifth prince raised his hand to pour her tea.
"What does the Emperor want to talk to me about?"
"The Crown Prince died young, and Prince Rong died suddenly. This princess and the prince can both see that the Fifth Prince is a good monarch who works hard and cares for his people..."
The Fifth Prince tightened his grip on the teacup upon hearing this.
"Auntie Huang."
Xiao Fuguang looked at him and spoke seriously.
"What are you afraid of? It's just a matter of time."
"You'll be legitimate soon."
The fifth prince felt a pang of anxiety when he heard this.
"Auntie Huang, you can't say that."
Xiao Fuguang glanced at him and continued speaking.
"As soon as tomorrow is over, your uncle will be executed."
"Xuanyuan Su, I will not let my husband die."
"I've already arranged for the army to march into the Imperial City. They're almost there. Also, the Xue family owes me a life. I've already sent a letter to them. Calculating the time, General Xue should be here by now. He'll lead his troops out of the northern border..."
Xuanyuan Su stood up suddenly.
"Aunt Huang, what exactly do you want to do?"
Xiao Fuguang looked up at him. He was obviously sitting, but he looked calm and composed.
"You already call me the Imperial Aunt, and you married my own sister, so naturally I have to give you the throne."
Xuanyuan Su frowned and spoke.
"Aunt, I will pretend I didn't hear that today. My father is still alive, how can I..."
Xiao Fuguang looked straight into his eyes.
"The Emperor has suddenly fallen ill, and the Fifth Prince is serving as regent. Tomorrow, the ministers will jointly petition you to be regent. You have accepted this appointment in times of crisis, and you have been appointed to the throne forever!"
The Fifth Prince looked at the determination in her eyes.
"You want me to rebel?"
"Aunt Imperial, this is a heinous crime punishable by the death of nine generations of your clan!"
Xiao Fuguang spoke slowly.
"Then do you want to kill the entire clan of the Imperial Aunt?"
"Or do you want to kill your uncle's entire clan?"
The fifth prince looked conflicted.
"Aunt Imperial, I'm ready to propose marriage for you. The Imperial Uncle has already taken all the blame. As long as he hands over his military power, and my mother and I plead with the Emperor, you and the Xiao family will be fine. As for the future, you are Fushu's sister and the eldest daughter of the Imperial Master's Mansion. No one in this Imperial City will dare to look down on you..."
Xiao Fuguang looked at him and spoke sternly.
"But I can't just watch my husband die!"
"Besides, he did it for me!"
"You know clearly whether your father was truly poisoned or just pretending to be poisoned. As for Prince Rong, he killed him for me. I can't just ignore him."
The fifth prince sighed.
"Alas, Imperial Aunt, I have been working with the ministers to plead for mercy regarding the poisoning, but the Imperial Uncle really did kill Prince Rong, and Father will not let this go."
Xiao Fuguang stood up and spoke in a cold voice.
"Of course I know that the emperor will not let this go, so I came to see you."
"Fifth Prince, if you are willing, you will become regent tomorrow, and then let the emperor become an emperor emeritus. I can let him live out his days in peace. If you are not willing, I am ready to fight to the death. Even if Xuanyuan Jing is really executed, I will lead the army into the imperial city and lead the Beipan army south. I want the entire Xuanyuan to be buried with my husband."
Upon hearing this, the Fifth Prince Xuanyuan Su's expression suddenly changed.
"Aunt Huang, are you colluding with Bei Pan?"
"You and your uncle fought hard to repel the Beipan army. How could you..."
Xiao Fuguang spoke slowly.
"It's not like they're colluding with the Beipan army, but now all of Beipan's wool trade is in my hands. I've already had my people negotiate with those merchants. I want Beipan to gather a hundred million troops and stockpile them at the border. As soon as the Regent dies, they must march south, otherwise I can cut off Beipan's wool economy."
"Ever since the wool economy developed, the people of Beipan have relied on it for survival. Now that I have grasped their lifeline, I'm not afraid of them disobeying me."
Xuanyuan Su didn't expect that Xiao Fuguang would have such a determined and crazy plan, and he didn't expect that she would involve the Beipan army. What a disaster that would be.
"Aunt Imperial, do you know that Beipan's army marching south will not only overthrow our Xuanyuan Dynasty, but will also cause countless civilians to become homeless and suffer."
Xuanyuan Su's voice was filled with shock and anger that was difficult to conceal.
Xiao Fuguang looked at him and smiled.
"So, Your Highness the Fifth Prince, you are the savior of the people of this world."
"As long as you remain as regent, and as long as the regent is safe, all the wars will not happen, the Xuanyuan Dynasty will not be destroyed, and the people of this world will not be displaced. It all depends on your choice, Your Highness the Fifth Prince."
Xuanyuan Su pursed his lips tightly, his eyes roaming back and forth over Xiao Fuguang, his heart in turmoil.
The emperor's uncle loved her deeply and had given her the military command a long time ago. The largest wool merchant in the north was actually her man. What she said was not bluffing. Moreover, since she had the courage to plan all this, she must have a backup plan to ensure that the plan could be implemented.
But if it is true as she said, if he becomes emperor as regent, although he can avoid a catastrophe, he will also be branded as a patricide and usurper of the throne. How can he bear this crime that will last for eternity?
"Aunt Huang, this move of yours is truly too cruel."
Xuanyuan Su's voice was low, with a hint of helplessness and struggle.
"If I agree to your request, it will be condemned by the world. If I don't, I'm afraid that all lives will be destroyed. How should I choose?"
Xiao Fuguang chuckled, and there was a hint of determination and sadness in his laughter.
"Fifth Prince, in life, there are always things that must be done. Your father was incompetent and listened to slander, causing unrest in the court and suffering for the people. Your uncle was devoted to the country, but ended up like this. This world should be ruled by those with virtue. If you truly care about the people, you should shoulder this responsibility, not shirk it."
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