That night, it rained heavily.
This heavy rain came at just the right time.
For example, there was enough time to wash away the bloodshed in Kyoto.
As the male protagonist, Zhao Xuan naturally wouldn't surrender so easily.
However, if things continue like this, what will happen when Han Ling truly takes control of the entire Dayue?
Forget about revenge, even saving your own life is difficult.
Without the female lead's help, he wouldn't have been able to develop those revolutionary weapons, nor would he have been able to strategize effectively on the battlefield.
Not to mention, the Yue emperor doesn't really trust him anymore.
In the mind of the Yue emperor, legitimacy was of utmost importance.
Don't say he didn't know that Zhao Xuan's original surname should be Han.
Even if he knew, he probably wouldn't give Zhao Xuan any more.
In the mind of the Yue Emperor, legitimacy equaled everything, and the Crown Prince was the legitimate heir.
Therefore, he will not stop the other princes from vying for the position of crown prince.
Because this position, which he had snatched from his many brothers, was inherently difficult to hold.
Without experiencing hardship, even if he handed this position to Han Ling, Han Ling probably wouldn't be able to hold onto it.
However, even if he lets them fight for that position, it doesn't mean they will actually get to sit in it.
That seat was reserved for whomever he wanted to sit.
This is what you call raising poisonous insects!
Now, the Yue emperor has appointed Han Ling as his deputy general to lead the army.
For him, this was a death sentence.
This was because it was preparation for the Yue emperor to relinquish power.
Whoever controls the army is king.
In the past, the Yue emperor never entrusted his military power to anyone.
The Crown Prince is the first, and probably the only one.
Therefore, when Zhao Xuan killed Liang Ru, Emperor Yue thought it was going too far.
You can make a move on the other princes' concubines, but you can't make a move on the Crown Princess!
Other princes may not be able to fully represent the royal family, but the crown prince absolutely cannot.
This is also why Emperor Yue, who trusted Zhao Xuan implicitly, imprisoned Zhao Xuan after the Empress presented those pieces of evidence that day.
Of course, the fact that the events of that day were related to Qiuwan Palace was also a reason.
However, once Zhao Xuan clearly confronted Han Ling in his writing, he was destined to become a pawn in the hands of the Yue Emperor.
All of this was part of Jiang Rong's plan.
Poor Zhao Xuan still couldn't understand, believing he hated the Yue Emperor.
Yet she willingly became the knife in his hand for so many years.
Was this hatred due to the mother's hatred, or was it because the Yue Emperor was unaware of his existence and even harbored intense hatred towards him?
He probably doesn't even know the reason himself!
"I always felt that although Father Emperor seemed indifferent to the Crown Prince, he was actually biased towards him!"
King Ling drowned his sorrows in wine, only managing a bitter smile.
It must be said that Emperor Yue, while not exactly a wise ruler, was a capable one.
However, he was definitely an emperor who could instill fear in his subjects.
No one dared to disobey his decisions.
In addition, he was also very good at having sons.
Although the number of sons is small, the quality of the sons is good.
King Ling was a man of both literary and martial talents, and he had many followers when Han Ling was inactive.
This made King Ling believe that as long as he was good enough, he would one day be able to win the heart of the Yue Emperor.
But all of that has come to an end.
Crown Prince Han Ling, with just a little effort, obtained everything he had strived for for so long but could not achieve.
How ironic!
"Orthodox, orthodox!"
King Ling murmured those two words, then slammed the cup in his hand to the ground.
This is the backyard of his mansion, and it is guarded by his men all around.
So he was very relaxed and did things he wouldn't normally dare to do!
"What utter nonsense about legitimacy! Aren't they all just the Emperor's sons!"
"I refuse to accept this! I refuse to accept this!"
"Is that so? The Prince of Ling is not convinced! Is he not convinced by the Crown Prince, or by the Emperor?"
King Ling shuddered suddenly; the last sentence was not spoken by him.
It wasn't one of his people who said it!
No one dared to appear before him at this moment!
"Who is it! Show yourself to me!" King Ling exclaimed in alarm.
He couldn't help but feel scared the moment the unfamiliar voice appeared.
He might be fine saying those things, but if they reached the ears of the Yue Emperor, he would be finished.
Even if the Emperor doesn't punish him, what will happen after the Crown Prince ascends the throne?
Will they settle scores later?
He has no chance of inheriting the throne now, but he still very much wants to be a wealthy prince!
"What is Your Highness afraid of? Can't you even recognize my voice?"
King Ling turned his head and saw the person standing on the ancient tree in the courtyard.
"It's you!"
When King Ling saw the newcomer, he didn't feel any better; instead, he felt even more frightened!
How did you end up here?
Zhao Xuan smiled, a smile that looked very cold, yet also revealed a hint of gloom and sharpness.
He had become much whiter and had no beard.
She was standing there, but her little finger was sticking up.
There's no way around it; ever since he lost that thing, not only has he become more and more like a woman in appearance, his Adam's apple has almost disappeared, but his personality has also become more and more feminine.
This discovery made him increasingly gloomy.
"What's wrong? Has the Spirit King done too many bad things, so he's starting to get scared now?"
The Spirit King's gaze was somewhat unfocused.
Speaking of which, back when Zhao Xuan was the powerful and influential Grand Commander of Da Yue...
Several princes also disliked him!
Zhao Xuan was very unsociable back then.
Perhaps in order to remain the closest person to the Emperor of Yue, he never got close to any of the princes.
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