Seeing that Gao Wancheng remained silent, Gao Ren suddenly felt a surge of anger.
He desperately wanted Gao Wancheng to explain himself, perhaps out of consideration for his many years of nurturing, to grant him a peaceful end.
But Gao Wancheng's hateful gaze made him wish he could kill this person right now.
What have we thought of him all these years?
He's nothing but a beast who works for the Gao family.
"General Gao, don't talk to him anymore."
As he spoke, the Eighth Prince ordered his men to take Gao Wancheng and Meng Ran's family members away.
Meanwhile, in the capital city, the imperial guards, under the command of Princess Wu'an, blocked all the palace gates.
In the Emperor's bedroom, the Crown Prince sat beside the Emperor's bed, looking at the Emperor who was on his deathbed.
"Father, rest assured, your son will definitely protect the Sima family's empire."
The Emperor held his hand tightly and looked behind him.
The palace was empty at this time; Eunuch Fu had already dismissed all the palace servants.
At this moment, Eunuch Fu walked in, smiling broadly and not taking the Crown Prince seriously at all.
"Your Majesty, Princess Wu'an has already ordered the Imperial Guards to block the four palace gates, and General Meng is also fighting hard against the rebel Zhao Shi'an. The palace is very safe. Please write the edict of succession as soon as possible."
The crown prince glared at him.
"You audacious eunuch, you distort the truth and plot to rebellion!"
"Haha, Your Highness, don't try to fool His Majesty. This servant is utterly loyal to His Majesty, how could I dare to plot rebellion? The traitor is Zhao Shi'an, and Lord Zhao seems to be one of the Crown Prince's men. In this servant's opinion, the one with ulterior motives should be the Crown Prince."
"The Crown Prince broke into the palace at night, attempting to assassinate the emperor. Fortunately, Princess Wu'an suppressed the attack with all her might and immediately beheaded the Crown Prince."
As soon as Eunuch Fu finished speaking, the palace gates were flung open, and several imperial guards rushed in, pointing directly at the Crown Prince.
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