As soon as the King of Qi makes a move against his father, his men will appear immediately.
He will be the one to save the emperor then.
Find another opportunity to control the Emperor and make him willingly pass the throne to him. By the time Lin Muheng returns, everything will have been settled.
Yes, Lin Mushen had known all along that Lin Mupo would rebel today.
He had already laid a tight net around the palace.
All that's left is for Lin Mupo to put his knife to the emperor's neck.
Today, Lin Mushen has been waiting for any movement outside.
Lin Mushen finally breathed a sigh of relief when Qi Wang's troops finally moved. He hadn't even told Consort Zheng about this.
Lin Mushen believed that his mother, the imperial concubine, always wore her heart on her sleeve.
It would be easy for the emperor to notice.
Let's give Mother a surprise then!
His mother has planned for him for so long; it's time for her to enjoy her blessings.
He wanted to make his mother the most honored woman in the world!
However, Prince Jin never dreamed that this was just wishful thinking on his part.
Emperor Rongsheng glanced around and, seeing that the princes and princesses were not present, breathed a slight sigh of relief.
It seems they all fled for their lives.
No matter where they're hidden, it's better than taking them all down.
The Prince of Xiang looked at Emperor Rongsheng and said, "Your Majesty, you find a way to leave. I will hold him off."
Seeing the anxiety in the eyes of the Prince of Xiang, Emperor Rongsheng was slightly moved.
He never expected that his timid younger brother would risk his life to protect him at this crucial moment.
Emperor Rongsheng's heart stirred. "Por, let them go, and I'll let you deal with them as you see fit, how about that?"
"Perle!" King Qi smiled. "Father is afraid, isn't he? When have you ever called me so affectionately?"
"I neglected you before. Let them leave, and we, father and son, can talk things out."
Emperor Rongsheng tried to persuade Lin Mupo.
Perhaps due to his advanced age, Emperor Rongsheng did not wish to see bloodshed.
There's already bloodshed outside; let's avoid any more casualties.
"Now Father Emperor has no say; I'm the one in charge here."
"Insolence! How dare you defy the imperial decree!" Emperor Rongsheng roared.
The King of Qi's face turned cold. "It seems Father hasn't grasped the situation yet. Guards, tie up the Prince of Jin, the Prince of Xiang, and the old emperor together."
Prince Jin and Prince Xiang stood guard on either side of the old emperor.
Since they're all so reckless, let's send them on their way together.
"You traitor! The throne you seized is illegitimate and unjust. Aren't you afraid of being drowned in the spittle of the world?" The speaker was the Imperial Censor, Tan He.
King Qi looked at Qin He with a sinister gaze.
"Cut him down!" With a casual remark from the King of Qi, the fate of Imperial Censor Qin was decided.
The traitor's knife flashed coldly, and Imperial Censor Qin's head fell to the ground instantly.
The severed head rolled several times on the ground.
Many people screamed in terror, and some even fainted.
The wife and daughter of Imperial Censor Qin had already collapsed.
Princess Xiang suppressed her nausea and said, "Prince Qi, let's talk this out! You're a man destined for great things. If you kill all the ministers, who will work for you?"
Princess Consort of Xiang came out, but Prince Xiang immediately stopped her, "Zhilan, come back!"
Yan Zhilan gave Prince Xiang a reassuring look.
She stood with the Prince of Xiang the whole time.
Yan Zhilan stepped forward because, in addition to ministers, there were also women present.
She was worried that Lin Mupo would go berserk and kill everyone.
The struggle for the throne is a matter of state, but it is also a family matter of the Lin family. What does it have to do with these women?
The King of Qi pointed his sword at her and shouted, "Stop!"
Yan Zhilan saw a hint of guilt flash in the King of Qi's eyes, which gave her a sense of confidence.
It seems he hasn't completely lost his humanity.
“King Qi, you have already won a great victory, why commit further bloodshed?” Yan Zhilan said righteously.
King Qi snorted coldly, "Don't even think about letting me spare your lives."
“Your Highness, it is wise to show mercy.” Yan Zhilan met Prince Qi’s gaze with neither servility nor arrogance. “If you kill all the ministers in the court, who will govern the country in the future? The area around Daqing is still embroiled in war. If the enemy gets the news, they might just attack the capital. What use will your seized throne be then?”
Upon hearing this, King Qi hesitated. At that moment, his advisor leaned forward and whispered, "Your Highness, now is indeed not the time to unleash a massacre..."
After a moment's thought, King Qi put away his sword.
Princess Xiang breathed a sigh of relief.
The reason why the King of Qi was willing to listen to her was because the Princess Consort of Xiang had once taken care of him.
But that's all.
Jiang Chuwei, who had been observing the situation, stepped forward and asked, "Prince Qi, how about we have the women leave this place?"
King Qi looked at Jiang Chuwei with a sinister gaze. "Good! I thought she had escaped, but I didn't expect her to walk right into my trap."
King Qi sneered, "Why should I listen to you?"
“Because detaining them is useless. But I am of great use to the Prince of Qi.” Jiang Chuwei smiled, showing no fear whatsoever.
The King of Qi's mind began to wander.
He looked around and realized there was indeed no one useful here.
Most of the emperor's concubines had left, and those who remained were mostly unfamiliar faces.
The emperor wouldn't care about them either; he wouldn't shed a single tear if they died.
And those old foxes in the court will abandon these ladies and young women when the time is right.
But Prince Yu was different.
Now, the King of Qi is confident of victory, but he is not sure he can defeat the King of Yu next.
Princess Yu was indeed a useful hostage.
It wouldn't be a loss to trade her for these people.
Yan Zhilan immediately said, "Princess Consort Yu, you mustn't."
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