He had to think carefully about how to subtly and effectively restrain the Empress and ensure that she had no chance to enter the palace to visit the Emperor.
As long as we can safely get through these crucial fourteen days that will determine success or failure, everything will be settled.
His meticulously planned grand scheme will then be completed, and the pinnacle of power will be within reach.
A sinister glint suddenly flashed in his eyes, like a cold, sharp light streaking across the night sky, instantly piercing the darkness.
Those eyes seemed to see through everything, yet they concealed endless killing intent.
He secretly thought that if the Empress could be obedient and docile like a lamb to the slaughter, and follow his orders without question, he might as well spare her life for the time being.
In the future, during my leisure time, I will treat her as an object for my amusement and entertainment.
Just like playing with a beautiful object, it can add a little bit of "fun" to a mundane and boring life.
But if she is out of touch with reality and insists on going against him, attempting to use her self-righteous intelligence to uncover the truth and ruin his entire plan.
Then don't blame him for being ruthless and merciless, showing no mercy whatsoever, and having no more pity for women.
At that time, anyone who dares to hinder his ascent to the pinnacle of power will be crushed mercilessly by him like an ant.
It turned to dust in the dust of history, leaving no trace.
Ning Chenxing's thoughts were tangled up like a mess, his mind constantly calculating the various schemes to come.
After a long while, he finally came to his senses, and pretended to be calm as he raised his eyes and casually glanced at the man in black disguised as a bodyguard.
This gaze, seemingly ordinary, actually concealed a secret, like an invisible key, conveying a hidden signal known only to the two of them.
The man in black remained hidden in the shadows, constantly watching Ning Chenxing's every move.
Upon seeing this look, he instantly understood, narrowed his eyes slightly, and a subtle glint flashed in them, a glint that contained a hint of cunning and submissiveness.
He first cautiously looked around, his eyes as sharp as a hawk's, taking in the expressions and movements of everyone around him.
They keenly observed every subtle change, ensuring that it did not arouse suspicion from others.
Once he was certain that the surrounding environment was perfect and the time was ripe, he moved like a black panther poised to pounce, his figure flashing suddenly.
The movements were light and swift, almost without making a sound, appearing silently like a ghost.
He moved with light steps, each step extremely cautious, as if leaving no trace in the snow, and slowly approached the Empress and the Fifth Prince.
Immediately afterwards, with a "thump," he knelt heavily on both knees, the dull thud echoing through the silent Hall of Mental Cultivation.
He bowed his entire body low, his head almost touching the ground, his back slightly hunched, like a humble servant, displaying utmost respect.
He raised his head slightly, his voice loud and clear, carrying just the right amount of awe and sincerity, and said in a clear voice: "Reporting to Your Majesty the Empress and the Fifth Prince."
Before His Majesty fell into a coma, he was barely breathing, yet he still managed to stay conscious and leave a will—saying that if His Majesty were to fall ill, he hoped that the Fifth Prince would temporarily assume the responsibility of overseeing the country and maintaining the safety of the nation.
Even on his deathbed, His Majesty remained concerned for the well-being of the people. It is hoped that Your Highness will consider our brotherly bond and undertake this weighty responsibility to comfort His Majesty's heart.
The guard finished recounting his carefully crafted, fabricated story, designed to distort the truth.
Like a wisp of smoke quietly dissipating, his figure instantly vanished into the mottled, dim shadows of the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
He knew perfectly well that he had successfully accomplished the task he had been entrusted with.
From the very beginning of their planning, they conducted meticulous and almost harsh observations of the movements of the emperor's secret guards.
Those secret guards who truly served the emperor always followed a set of rigid and strict rules of conduct: once the report was completed, they would immediately disappear like ghosts.
They would disappear without a trace, only reappearing to await orders when summoned by the Emperor with a clear command.
It was precisely because he had thoroughly grasped this principle that he dared to follow suit so confidently and calmly.
Originally, these crucial and weighty words would have been more persuasive and credible if spoken by Eunuch Li.
After all, as the emperor's closest and most trusted attendant, Eunuch Li had been by the emperor's side like a shadow for many years.
He witnessed countless changes in the palace and beyond, and knew the emperor's daily life, decrees, and even his thoughts like the back of his hand.
In everyone's eyes, every word he said was like a golden rule, carrying immense weight.
However, Eunuch Li remained steadfast in his principles of loyalty, like a towering mountain that never falls.
No matter what threats or inducements they faced, they never yielded to their schemes full of intrigue and calculation.
Left with no other choice, they had to temporarily change their strategy and use him, disguised as a bodyguard, to deliver this crucial information that would determine success or failure.
Fortunately, at this moment he cleverly disguised himself as the emperor's secret guard, deliberately imitating the cold and reserved style of the guard in his every move.
From his clothing to his demeanor, everything was meticulously crafted to be lifelike; otherwise, it would be difficult to believe him simply by hearing his words.
Upon hearing the so-called "last will and testament" conveyed by the secret guard, Ning Chenxing instantly feigned surprise, his acting skills being nothing short of superb.
His eyes widened, filled with feigned shock and disbelief, as if he had heard something absurd and unbelievable.
His mouth was slightly open, forming a perfectly shaped "O", and he looked completely stunned, as if he had been taken aback by the sudden news.
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