Chapter 233 Everything is Ready
The old emperor of the Biao Kingdom had very powerful guards.
Almost instantly, they took control of the banquet hall. The Imperial Guards who had rebelled under the leadership of the First Prince were all beheaded, and the First Prince himself did not have time to resist before being forced to stand in front of the Old Emperor.
The old emperor of the Biao Kingdom then slowly rose with the help of palace servants.
Upon reaching the eldest prince, the old emperor kicked him in the face.
"Father, eldest brother... he was just confused, he didn't mean for this to happen!" The third prince rushed forward again and hugged the old emperor of the Biao Kingdom's leg.
The old emperor glanced at the third prince.
"It's because you're soft-hearted. Don't you think about how he was about to kill you? You treat him like an older brother, but he doesn't treat you like a younger brother."
In his eyes, you are a stumbling block to his rise to power.
Pull the Third Prince aside!
Two guards immediately came up and pulled the Third Prince aside.
The third prince struggled and cried out, "Father, my eldest brother is your first child! Please spare his life!"
He was thinking of the country's best interests at the time!
The old emperor of the Biao Kingdom stared fiercely at the eldest prince for a while, then looked at the second prince, who had already died, with anger in his eyes.
"Boss, you're worse than a pig or a dog!"
"If I don't speak, will you kill me too?" The old emperor's tone was icy.
The eldest prince smiled.
"Father, you're not stupid! You've thought of everything, haven't you? Actually, you've been pretending to be confused all along, haven't you!"
"Kill me or torture me, it's up to you. The fat kingdom won't last long anyway."
The old emperor of the Biao Kingdom kicked the eldest prince again, his eyes devoid of any warmth as he looked at him.
"Guards, cripple both of the Crown Prince's legs and confine him to a villa in the Naga Hills from now on."
"Doesn't he like watching mining? Then let him watch to his heart's content!" The old emperor of the Biao Kingdom issued the first decree.
Those in the banquet hall instinctively flinched as they watched the eldest prince being dragged away.
Those who had previously sided with the Crown Prince were trembling with fear and dared not utter a single word.
Seeing that the banquet hall had quieted down again, the old emperor of the Biao Kingdom glanced at the third prince, who hadn't said a word.
"The Third Prince is loyal and righteous, neither arrogant nor humble, and of upright character. He shall be established as the Crown Prince..."
...
"The eldest prince of Biao Kingdom had both legs broken and was thrown into the Naga Hills, while the second prince died at his birthday banquet."
The third prince finally achieved his wish and ascended to the position of crown prince of the Biao Kingdom.
All of this was orchestrated by Ruan Xingzhi behind the scenes.
"Now that the Third Prince of Biao Kingdom is treating Ruan Xingzhi as an honored guest, he's probably already plotting to start a war with Dayu." Song Zhimian told Xiao Huaijin the news sent by Wei Yanli.
Xiao Huaijin smiled.
"That Ruan Xingzhi is quite something! He actually managed to get this done!"
"But... will what he's thinking come true?" Xiao Huaijin asked with a smile.
Song Zhimian smiled as well.
"In any case, Ruan Xingzhi believes he has succeeded."
"Young Master Wei is all prepared. As soon as the Biao Kingdom makes a move, we will begin our response."
Xiao Huaijin glanced at Song Zhimian.
"Have you and Wei Yanli reached an agreement?" Xiao Huaijin asked.
"Yes, it's a promise! Weren't you there when we made the plan that day? We discussed it beforehand!" Song Zhimian said, a little confused.
Xiao Huaijin remembered; it seemed he was...
"Alright! Let's do it your way!"
"As soon as there's any movement from the Biao Kingdom, immediately have Wei Yanli begin." Xiao Huaijin quickly waved his hand.
Song Zhimian nodded, indicating that she would send a letter to Wei Yanli immediately after returning.
Seeing that Song Zhimin was about to leave, Xiao Huaijin quickly reached out and stopped her.
"Is there something you need, Your Highness?" Song Zhimian asked quickly.
Xiao Huaijin nodded, then gestured for Song Zhimian to come with him to the large tent behind him to talk.
...
"My elder sister wrote again, saying that she and Father Emperor have discussed it and the Crown Prince's health has greatly improved, but the Crown Prince really can no longer take on state affairs."
My elder sister said she still meant the same thing: she wanted me to go back and take over the position of Crown Prince.
As you know, I have no interest in that position. Back then, I went against the third and fifth princes, all to help the crown prince.
So...you know!
The only solution now is for the Emperor to make Juege'er the Crown Prince.
Song Zhimian, considering how many gifts I've given you, shouldn't you try to persuade Jue-ge'er?
"Should we make Jue-ge'er a qualified crown prince from now on?" Xiao Huaijin lowered his voice.
Song Zhimian...
Song Zhimian turned and ran, completely ignoring the benefits Xiao Huaijin had promised her.
Grand estates, rare and exotic herbs, and adorable little animals...
Nothing is more valuable than one's life...
Those serving Xiao Huaijin were all suppressing their laughter. Ever since this Lady Song arrived, their prince seemed to be getting the short end of the stick all the time!
Alas, who would have thought that His Highness Prince Qi would have such a day!
However, they were also quite curious about what His Highness Prince Qi had said that made the Master of Ceremonies, Song, change his expression so drastically!
...
Time flies in the southwest. Although it's already winter, the temperature remains comfortable, neither too hot nor too cold.
On the first day of the eleventh month, there was movement from the Kingdom of Biao.
Suddenly, martial law was imposed on all the cities and prefectures of the Biao Kingdom that were connected to Dayu.
The Southwest Army on the border of Chongqing and Dali were also on high alert. Everyone knew that the Biao Kingdom was on the verge of internal strife and its political situation was unstable. Now it was continuing to fight abroad to divert attention from its domestic problems.
...
The old emperor of the Biao Kingdom listened as the third prince and Ruan Xingzhi explained their plans.
“Father, my elder brother has been in the army for many years, and many people in the army are loyal to him.”
With the eldest brother imprisoned, those people were like headless flies, and similarly, the second brother held a high position in the hearts of scholars.
The second brother died at the hands of the eldest brother, and the current conflict between the two sides will only make the country more unstable.
Since that's the case, why not fight a war with Dayu!
Da Yu doesn't want war. As long as we make our stance clear, we'll have the right to negotiate with Da Yu.
"If we start negotiating then...at least we can get Shijie City back." The Third Prince said, repeating the words Ruan Xingzhi had instructed him to say.
The old emperor of the Biao Kingdom smiled.
"How do you know that Dayu doesn't want to fight?"
"If they wanted to fight, they would have conquered Biao Kingdom long ago with their firearms and troops."
The country has many mountains, so occupying them would be useless to them!
"We people of Biao Kingdom are adapted to living in the mountains, but the people of Dayu cannot!" the Third Prince laughed.
The old emperor thought about the recent events and finally nodded.
The Kingdom of Biao has been dealing with a lot of things lately, and we need to find a place for everyone to vent their frustrations, otherwise it will eventually affect our throne...
"Alright! You can discuss it with your ministers! Remember, if you can fight, then fight; if you can't fight, then negotiate..."
"Report! The Bai family over at Naga Hills has rebelled!" A voice rang in the ears of the old emperor and the third prince of Biao Kingdom.
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