"You actually believe those rumors? That's ridiculous!"
"At this point, does it matter whether I believe it or not? Your reputation is ruined, and you are simply incapable of holding onto the throne. Give it to me, Father. I will take your place, and I will do it better than you. Without the constraints of my maternal uncle and cousin, and with the support of Prince Yu behind me, I am more suitable for this throne than you are."
"Hmph, so you did conspire with Prince Yu! But how could your maternal uncle and cousin not restrict you! They have restricted me my whole life!"
A wicked smile suddenly appeared on the prince's lips, making the emperor very uneasy.
"Father, my maternal uncle and cousin suddenly fell ill and died in the military camp today. If the dead can restrain me, let them come to me in my dreams at midnight."
"You...you killed them? No, no...you didn't have that ability...it was Prince Yu!"
“My sworn brother is more decisive than Father Emperor. If he hadn’t had no intention of becoming king, he probably would have ascended the throne long ago.”
The emperor's face was ashen. He clutched his chest and slowly sat down on the dragon throne. The pain in his chest made it difficult for him to breathe properly.
"What...did you do to me?!"
“How could I do anything to Father? You are weeping so bitterly because you drank the tonic soup that Mother gave you.”
"The Empress?!"
"In Mother's eyes, you are already a useless husband, but I am her useful son. Sleep peacefully, Father. Your maternal uncle and cousin will meet you in the underworld."
The emperor's eyes were bloodshot with rage. He reached out, trying to grab the crown prince, who was ten steps away, but all his efforts were in vain.
In the end, his hand could only fall heavily to the ground, making a deafening thud on the table.
The crown prince walked out of the main hall expressionlessly and shouted:
"The Emperor has passed away! The entire nation is in mourning!"
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