After taking the pills, Emperor Pei began to feel drowsy.
The Second Prince waited until Emperor Pei fell asleep before leaving.
Alan happened to be waiting outside the door. When he saw the Second Prince come out, he quickly stepped forward to pay his respects.
Allen said impatiently, "Second Prince, when we cooperated, you promised me that as long as we helped you, you would return the territory of the Kingdom of Solo to us."
At that time, the people from Solo came to the prince's door, claiming that they wanted to cooperate with him.
The second prince couldn't care less about anything else at the time.
If someone is willing to help him, the second prince will naturally not refuse.
Now that you've succeeded, do you want the Second Prince to return the conquered territory to him?
The second prince replied dismissively, "Please wait a moment. Father is still here. I am not the crown prince yet. Please be patient."
Allen secretly threatened, "Second Prince, don't forget, it was with the help of me and my brothers that you were able to kill the princess."
The second prince nodded with a smile, "Yes, I remember everything you said. You must be tired after a busy night. Go and get some rest."
After dismissing the man, the Second Prince spat at Alan's retreating figure.
"A defeated nation, thinking it can make a comeback? Do I look like a fool?"
Now that the matter has been settled, the Second Prince naturally will not agree to Allen's request.
Return their land?
Dream on! They fought so hard to conquer it, why should they return it?
Once he takes power, everything will be his.
The second prince pondered that Alan could no longer stay by his side.
To avoid any unforeseen complications, the Second Prince immediately summoned Xie Qi and Yuan Chengyu.
Unlike Emperor Pei, the Second Prince completely trusted Xie Qi and Yuan Chengyu.
If it weren't for the two of them, he wouldn't have been able to kill Chang Le so easily.
Moreover, Chang Le is already dead.
If Xie Qi and Yuan Chengyu are not loyal to him, what other way out do they have but to be loyal to him?
The Second Prince had arranged to meet them at the Hall of Mental Cultivation. When Xie Qi and Yuan Chengyu arrived, the Second Prince was rubbing his high chair.
The second prince doesn't have the courage to sit on it yet, but his eyes are full of longing.
Once his father dies, the dragon throne will be his, and he will be the ruler of the world.
The sound of Xie Qi and Yuan Chengyu bowing interrupted the Second Prince's thoughts.
"You've arrived?"
The second prince turned around and came down from the high place.
Xie Qi asked, "Does Your Highness have something important to discuss with us?"
The second prince nodded. "That Alan is a remnant of the Solo Kingdom. I had no choice but to cooperate with him back then."
"Now that the grand plan is complete, to avoid any unforeseen circumstances, I'm thinking of something." The Second Prince made a throat-slitting gesture.
Yuan Chengyu advised, "There are still many remnants of the Solo Kingdom. We have just restored order. If we start a war now, there may be unexpected consequences."
Xie Qi agreed with Yuan Chengyu's words, "What the Second Prince needs to do now is to get His Majesty to make you the Crown Prince as soon as possible."
"Second Prince, don't forget, the Empress is still alive. What if something happens to His Majesty without leaving a decree? That would be a real problem..."
Yuan Chengyu added, "Before Your Highness becomes the emperor, who knows if there will be any changes?"
"Let's keep those remnants of the Solo Kingdom alive for now, so they can be used to fight in times of crisis."
"Once Your Highness truly becomes the Emperor, won't the life and death of those remaining rebels be a matter of your word?"
The Second Prince nodded repeatedly, agreeing with Xie Qi and Yuan Chengyu's points.
The second prince clapped his hands: "You are right, we really can't rush things."
Second Prince: "Putting everything else aside, if Chang Le has left some backup plans, these remnants could still be put to use."
The Second Prince looked at Xie Qi and Yuan Chengyu with admiration in his eyes.
"My father is getting old, and he even told me to be wary of you."
The Second Prince snorted coldly, "He's been cautious his whole life, but he almost got ruined by his own daughter. If it weren't for me, he'd still be locked up."
Xie Qi and Yuan Chengyu exchanged a glance, and Xie Qi suppressed his helplessness.
Xie Qi asked, "Second Prince, what do you think of His Majesty's health?"
"Father is now inseparable from elixirs. I see that Father has become much thinner and his steps are very unsteady. He starts panting heavily after only a few steps."
The second prince sighed and said, "It seems you were right, Father really doesn't have many days left."
Yuan Chengyu reminded him, "So Your Highness, you must hurry up and get His Majesty to make you the Crown Prince, lest something unexpected happen."
The second prince certainly wanted this; he hoped that his father would immediately issue an edict to make him the crown prince.
"Just now in the bedchamber, I barely got started before Father Emperor changed the subject. Father Emperor is very shrewd."
Xie Qi feigned curiosity, "Does His Majesty not trust His Highness?"
The second prince paced back and forth. "Throughout his life, Father has been wary of this and suspicious of that. Do you have any brilliant ideas?"
"Your Highness, please don't forget that Princess Chang Le was unable to ascend the throne because of a lack of imperial decree. If His Majesty also holds you back, your legitimacy will be questionable in the future, which would be a real problem."
Yuan Chengyu lowered his voice, "So, Your Highness, sometimes you still have to be ruthless."
The second prince seemed somewhat confused: "What do you mean by that?"
"You are a prince, and now you hold great power. You respect His Majesty only because he is your biological father."
"But what father in the world is so wary of his son?"
"If necessary, we can use some means, as long as we can get the imperial decree. Anyway, outsiders won't know."
The Second Prince wasn't stupid. Yuan Chengyu had already said so much; how could the Second Prince not understand?
The second prince wished he could ascend the throne immediately.
But having just rescued his father, the Second Prince was still somewhat hesitant to take drastic measures against him.
Xie Qi spoke up at the opportune moment, "Your Highness, Yuan Chengyu is a warrior, straightforward and honest. Don't listen to him."
"His Majesty has just been rescued. Your Highness should serve His Majesty well for a few days and let His Majesty see your filial piety. Naturally, His Majesty will save the best things for Your Highness."
The second prince nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, that's exactly the point you're making."
“The other princes are all useless. I stay in front of my father every day to show my respect. My father’s health is failing. Sooner or later he will make me his successor.”
The second prince puffed out his chest. "This prince is not like Chang Le. I would never do something like imprisoning my own father."
Xie Qi flattered, "Of course, Your Highness has the countenance of a true dragon, and is naturally different from others."
The Second Prince was so easily swayed by Xie Qi's few words that he lost his bearings.
Once outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation, Yuan Chengyu couldn't help but nudge Xie Qi, "Who's the outsider?"
Xie Qi waved his sleeve, "At this crucial moment, you shouldn't worry about these things."
Yuan Chengyu snorted. He just couldn't stand anyone saying anything bad about the princess, not even Xie Qi.
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