Chapter 413 Planning a Crime Personally
The King of Qi was slightly stunned. Did Zhao Yi not want to return to the Great Zhou?
Zhao Yi had previously made it clear that he wanted to return to the Great Zhou, which was why he helped Zhao Yi steal Princess Yizhen's bones.
Now, not much time has passed, and Zhao Yi has changed his mind and no longer plans to return to the Great Zhou.
Sure enough, no one could resist the temptation of imperial power.
Zhao Yi holds power and has powerful forces supporting him from behind, so how could he give up power?
Even if he kept his original intention, Zhao Yi had already entered the game, so how could he stay out of it?
Suddenly, the King of Qi realized a problem.
Could it be that Princess Yizhen's remains hadn't fallen into Zhao Yi's hands? So Zhao Yi was being controlled, unable to return to the Great Zhou? Or perhaps those who were supporting him were exploiting Zhao Yi's weaknesses, forcing him to fight for the throne?
If that's the case... Zhao Yi is bound to get the throne.
The King of Qi had an extremely complicated look in his eyes, and he had made another decision in his heart.
"The only person available to our father is my brother. You really can't go to marry my sister. It's because I was so sick that I didn't think of this."
The King of Qi gave a bitter laugh. "I can't even figure out something as simple as this, let alone the intrigues of the court. I'm afraid I can't handle it. Otherwise, I wouldn't have fallen into the trap and nearly lost my life."
He turned to look at Zhao Yi and said, "According to the patriarchal system of succession, as the eldest son, I am the most legitimate heir. As long as you agree to one condition, I can withdraw from the fight for the throne and even lend you a helping hand."
A ripple appeared in Zhao Yi's calm eyes. He looked at King Qi in surprise. He really didn't expect that King Qi would give up fighting for the throne.
As the King of Qi said, he was the most legitimate heir, especially since the virtuous King had been demoted to his fiefdom, leaving only the two princes in the capital.
His bloodline is not pure, and he has half of the royal bloodline of the Great Zhou.
The King of Qi is different. He has pure blood and is also the crown prince favored by the Emperor of Northern Qi, so his chances of winning are extremely high.
But the King of Qi wants to give up?
Zhao Yi frowned slightly, unable to figure out the King of Qi's thoughts.
After all, the King of Qi was a very ambitious man. He had been fighting openly and secretly with the King of Virtue for the position of crown prince for many years, and even had great hostility towards him before.
Now that his attitude has changed, he has to doubt the King of Qi's true intentions.
"I know you don't trust me and suspect I have ulterior motives." The King of Qi coughed twice, pulling at the wound on his shoulder. The pain made him gasp. After recovering, he said, "You will see my sincerity."
Zhao Yi was silent for a moment, then asked, "What are your conditions?"
The King of Qi said, "If you ascend the throne, please protect my mother, my family, and all the ministers who have supported me."
Zhao Yi looked directly at the King of Qi and saw pleading in his eyes.
He suspected that the King of Qi had encountered some difficulties and had to give up the throne and make a deal with him.
The King of Qi did not hear Zhao Yi's response and continued, "Of course, if the ministers who support me cross your bottom line, you can deal with them according to the law."
Zhao Yi's eyebrows relaxed: "I promise you."
The King of Qi felt relieved after receiving Zhao Yi's promise.
He knew that his father would not let him return to his fiefdom, so he had to plan something to force his father to demote him.
After much deliberation, the King of Qi decided to conspire with Zhao Yi.
Zhao Yi emerged from the house, only to find dusk falling. Standing beneath the eaves, he gazed at the setting sun, his heart sinking as he recalled the King of Qi's words.
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