As he spoke, the old emperor suddenly flew into a rage and threw a secret letter on the ground.
"Look, what's this?"
Hua Rong didn't actually want to watch, but she was also very curious.
What could possibly be so infuriating to the old, cunning emperor?
After much deliberation, Hua Rong still valued life more.
She immediately knelt down: "This servant dares not."
The old emperor couldn't help but smile when he saw Hua Rong kneeling respectfully on the ground.
However, that smile vanished in an instant.
"Why are you kneeling?" he sneered. "The one who laid a hand on me is my only surviving brother. Hah, my own brother from the same mother!"
Hua Rong had already guessed it, but at this moment, she still showed a look of shock.
"Oh my! It's actually Prince Namsin!"
Although it was all an act, Hua Rong's feelings were still quite complicated.
He is truly a master of imperial power politics.
Not to mention the beauties in the harem, all of whom were connected to the previous dynasty.
His methods of managing subordinates are truly admirable.
Hua Rong and he didn't have much contact, but during this time she was wandering around the palace like a rascal.
I also learned a lot of palace secrets from the older generation of palace maids and eunuchs.
From those palace secrets, Hua Rong pieced together an incomplete but more like-minded old emperor.
When the old emperor was young, he was not favored by the previous emperor.
Because his birth mother was just a palace maid who washed the feet of the Empress Dowager!
What a complicated and complicated background!
His ascension to the throne was nothing short of legendary.
Hua Rong didn't know what to say, but she could imagine the hardship behind it.
Even though he became the Empress Dowager's adopted son, he still held the title of legitimate heir.
He worked hard to win the attention of the late emperor and obtained the edict of succession.
When it came time for the final succession to the throne, a whole bunch of old men came out, shouting that it was the legitimate successor.
No wonder he eventually turned on his own brothers and killed them.
Another legend is that he also sent the late emperor to his death!
Let's leave that aside for now.
In short, Prince Nanxin was extremely fortunate to have been spared by him.
However, to my surprise, the Prince of Nanxin, who had burned incense so generously, showed absolutely no gratitude.
They actually dared to lay a hand on the old emperor!
However, Hua Rong soon saw a smile appear on the old emperor's face, who had just been filled with sorrow.
"Fortunately, it wasn't my sons who did it. Sigh, it seems my life hasn't been such a failure after all."
Hua Rong opened her mouth, instinctively wanting to pour cold water on the situation.
But when she thought about the identity of the person in front of her, she managed to keep her mouth shut.
Although the assassination attempt was carried out by Prince Nanxin, he may not have been the one to administer the poison.
That poison was extremely rare, and it took her a lot of effort to cure it back then.
In other words, if Prince Namsin could poison the old emperor...
They probably wouldn't choose such a low-level method as assassination.
Would the old emperor not have thought of this?
Hua Rong suddenly felt sorry for the emperor. He had never admitted defeat in his life, but unexpectedly, he started to deceive himself in his old age.
"Where will the Emperor reside, and how will he deal with Prince Nanxin?"
The old emperor turned and sat on the dragon throne, his face cold and ruthless: "Hmph, of course he should be torn to pieces. To dare to plot against me, he must have a death wish. Since that's the case, how could I, being so merciful, refuse his request?"
Hua Rong: "...Your Majesty is wise."
As soon as Hua Rong stepped out of the Imperial Study, he stopped in his tracks, a sudden chill running down his spine.
Why did the old emperor ask her to tell him this?
Hua Rong thought with lingering fear.
"They probably already suspect me."
Do you suspect she has a connection with Prince Nam Shin or the real murderer?
Hua Rong didn't know.
But the red and white colors suggest the old emperor is suspicious.
He wouldn't trust anyone but himself.
The reason I expressed such fear of death in front of her before was because there was genuine emotion involved.
But perhaps more than that, it's to numb her.
Hua Rong even suspected that the "antidote" she provided was...
The old emperor probably had many people try to create the formula.
Compared to someone as difficult to control as her, those he knows well and has leverage over him are definitely easier to use and more reassuring.
"Fortunately, only I can concoct my medicine."
Hua Rong felt that her initial idea of switching to a different poison was far too clear!
Fortunately, her background had already been hidden before she entered the Feng family.
If she hadn't done that, she would still be worrying about her family.
"family……"
Hua Rong suddenly felt a little heavy-hearted.
She rarely thinks of old friends.
The sarcastic older brother, the caring younger brother, and the parents who hid away and cried after selling her.
To be honest, the feeling of missing someone made her feel a little uncomfortable.
However, she quickly put those emotions behind her.
The old emperor is a bit difficult to deal with.
Hua Rong returned to his room and took out a map of the Northern Continent where the Great Yan Dynasty was located.
She went through a lot of trouble to get this map.
The Great Yan is located in the very center of the Northern Continent, occupying the best location and the most fertile land, and also has the largest population.
To its north, on the Beilun Grassland, lived the fierce and warlike Xiongnu.
To the west lies the Dalian Seven Kingdoms Alliance, which has already achieved unification.
In the south there is the Southern Liang Dynasty.
To the west are the islands that are grouped together by the Yang Dynasty.
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