"What a bold and arrogant King Jinrui! What a stubborn and unappreciative king he is!"
How difficult it must be for me to bow my head to you? As the Crown Prince, the future of this empire rests entirely in my hands.
They bear the weight of the well-being and prosperity of all people, and control the fate of all people.
And you are but a mere prince, a drop in the ocean of this empire.
It is only natural and rightful for you to submit to me. Do you really think that is an injustice to me?
Hmph, since you are so stubborn and unrepentant, you cannot be of use to me.
What's the point of leaving you, a king of a different surname, with only a hollow reputation gained through a few achievements and tricks?
Keeping you around would only be a stumbling block, an obstacle, on my path forward.
The young eunuch serving beside him kept his head down like a frightened bird, his body trembling slightly, and dared not even breathe.
Upon hearing Ning Yuancheng's sinister and ruthless words, a chill ran through him, as if he were in an ice cellar.
The chill was like an incredibly sharp ice blade, piercing straight through his spine, causing him to tremble violently.
This chill stemmed from a deep sense of dread for King Jinrui Zhao, whose life hung by a thread.
It was also out of deep concern for the unknown suffering and fate that the people of the world would soon face.
He felt a deep sense of fear and despair at his insignificance and uncertain future in the ever-changing and treacherous court, where he was like an ant.
He sighed inwardly, fearing that if Prince Xiao's schemes would ultimately succeed.
It would be difficult to find another prince in this world as devoted to the people, working tirelessly for their well-being, and willing to stand up to powerful figures as Prince Jinrui Zhao.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but hysterically cry out in his heart, "Your Majesty, please come back soon!"
Stop playing around! Do you know that your son is about to ruin this great country?
The people of the world are about to be plunged into misery once again! What can be done? Heaven, please have mercy!
As fate would have it, at this critical moment, when the situation was as tense as a string stretched to its limit...
The emperor, who was anxiously rushing to the capital, suddenly sneezed loudly without warning.
The sound seemed particularly abrupt during the quiet journey.
In an instant, an indescribable, ever-present sense of foreboding, like a thick haze, swiftly and heavily enveloped his heart.
The Emperor had many profound considerations and high expectations in mind before embarking on this incognito tour.
On the one hand, he hoped to take this opportunity to train the Crown Prince and let him hone his mind and accumulate experience in handling complex political affairs.
May he grow into a wise ruler capable of standing alone and shouldering the heavy responsibility of governing the country, becoming a steadfast guardian of this vast land.
On the other hand, he unexpectedly heard that Ning Chenxing had been spotted in this area.
Ning Chenxing was not only a member of the royal family to him, but also a deep and unforgettable attachment in his heart.
It was a hidden pain that he had kept deep in his heart for many years, a pain that would ache whenever he thought of it.
Even if all he found in the end was a cold skeleton, he longed to bring it back to the capital so that it could return to its roots and be laid to rest.
It would also be a way to console myself for the longing and guilt I've felt over the years.
However, he never imagined that this one and only time he would leave the capital to pursue that faint glimmer of hope.
The Crown Prince in the capital suddenly caused such a great disturbance, like a huge stone being thrown into a calm lake, stirring up huge waves.
If the Crown Prince were to meet with the same fate as his fifth brother, wouldn't he also suffer the same fate and lose his life?
Thinking of this, the emperor felt dizzy, as if the whole world was collapsing in an instant. His vision went black, and endless fear and despair welled up in his heart.
He suppressed the turmoil of unease and fear churning within him, clenching his teeth and daring not to let his thoughts continue to wander.
It felt as if if I thought about it any longer, I would be completely swallowed up by this fear.
Subconsciously, he silently clenched the hand of the empress beside him, whose face had turned as pale as paper and was devoid of any color. Her hand was as cold as ice in winter.
Looking at the Empress's face, contorted with worry and fear, her eyes filled with tears of terror and helplessness, the Emperor felt an overwhelming surge of heartache.
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