After leaving Beichen Palace, Shu Chengfeng went to the Empress's palace, and it had been some time since they last met.
The Empress now appears quite spirited and high-spirited.
Now that things have come to this, she knows very well that Shu Chengfeng can no longer wake His Majesty.
Therefore, she no longer needed to live cautiously. During this time, Consort Zhen and Consort Lixian, who were imprisoned, suffered a lot.
Consort Xu is doing somewhat better now, but it's clear that she's having a hard time.
However, the younger concubines who entered the palace later, having not offended the Empress, were able to live peacefully.
"The war in Nan'an Prefecture will be quelled in two months at most, so Mother Empress should also prepare," Shu Chengfeng said.
The Empress nodded, understanding that it was time for Shu Chengfeng to be thoroughly dealt with.
Those ministers who disagree with him, let them die if they deserve to, or leave if they deserve to.
"How much is the third prince involved?" the Empress asked.
"He's nothing but a donkey being dangled with a carrot." I learned this phrase from Yan Nangui.
"It's good that you know what's going on; it hasn't been easy to get to where you are today," the Empress sighed.
"Changshou Palace seems to be at peace now."
"She was the late emperor's empress, and cannot be easily touched." The main reason is that Empress Dowager Jiang really has no leverage over her.
Even if Shu Chengfeng ascends the throne in the future, he will still have to treat her with respect.
After all, there are already many rumors circulating. If she dies, at least now, those rumors will only intensify.
Although Dayan is prosperous, it cannot withstand several wars. Once the Tuotuo people in the north also make a move, then it will be dangerous.
Therefore, even if Shu Chengfeng has now found some leverage over Empress Dowager Jiang, he cannot do anything about it.
We can only endure it for a while.
After all, the fate of the nation is of utmost importance.
The Empress understood this as well, nodded and sighed, "You've suffered."
After the mother and son finished speaking, Shu Chengfeng left the palace and returned to his residence.
The more tightly packed things are, the more troublesome things tend to be.
At the Seventh Prince's residence, A'Luo served him in bed as usual. After their tender time, the Seventh Prince suddenly asked, "We've been together for several years now, why haven't you given me a child yet?"
A Luo's heart skipped a beat: "It's just that I'm not lucky enough."
"Really? Is it because you're unlucky, or is your health failing?" The Seventh Prince smiled and gently touched her hand. "Doesn't A'Luo hate it?"
"Your Highness, what...what did you say?" A'Luo asked nervously.
"Don't you know what I'm saying? These past few years, I've only ever doted on you. If it weren't for the rules, I would have married you as my principal wife. Haven't I treated you well?"
"Your Highness is naturally very good to A'Luo; it's my fault." A'Luo's heart was pounding faster and faster.
"A'Luo, Father is dying," the Seventh Prince suddenly said.
"This...this is not something I should hear," A'Luo said nervously.
"Although my face is disfigured, I still want to be emperor." The Seventh Prince smiled. "Do you want to help me? Do you remember what I said? If I can become emperor, I am willing to go against all opinions and support you to be empress."
"Your Highness, what... exactly do you want to say?" A'Luo bit her lip after speaking, her face turning pale.
“Expose him, tell the world that he plotted to ruin my face and that he plotted to poison my father.”
A'Luo remained silent for a long time, so the Seventh Prince waited patiently.
After a long silence, A'Luo said, "Even if I were willing, he holds all the power. Do you think you can replace him with these words?"
“Naturally. As long as he is suspected and questioned, the officials will no longer listen to him. General Xu, as the general of the capital region, also has to consider this. Shangguan Ba will not be as hesitant to act as he is now. Unless they want a civil war, they will have to reconsider. If the Crown Prince is questioned, the Prince of Nan'an will have a chance to breathe.”
"A-Luo is ill-fated," A-Luo sighed.
"Don't worry, I know you haven't spread any useful information in the past two years. I don't blame you for what happened in the past. You know, I've only ever loved you." The Seventh Prince smiled: "That's true now, and it will be true in the future."
Aro didn't say anything more, she just gently closed her eyes.
Meanwhile, the maid Xiangyao, who was serving outside, simply turned over in bed as if nothing had happened.
How could the Seventh Prince possibly arrange such an important matter so simply?
When someone wants to seize power, who doesn't have many plans? But for someone like the Second Prince to do it is far too risky.
How can we bring down the Crown Prince with these things? So the Crown Prince is still going to die.
The Seventh Prince thought in the darkness.
Everything that needed to be done has been done; now we're just waiting for the results.
You'll know everything by tomorrow morning.
The next day, long past the appointed time for court, the Crown Prince was still nowhere to be seen.
The officials were very nervous; no one could afford any more trouble now.
Standing in the main hall, the Seventh Prince smiled.
As everyone anxiously began asking each other questions, the Seventh Prince stepped forward: "His Highness the Crown Prince is not here, presumably because something has delayed him. Since he has been delayed, why don't I tell you all some trivial matters first?"
"I wonder what Seventh Brother wants to say? Is it too late for me to hear it?" Shu Chengfeng's voice came from the main hall.
A moment later, he turned around the screen and stood in front of the dragon throne.
During this period, he did not sit on the dragon throne, but only on a chair below it.
The same applies today.
The Seventh Prince's expression changed. Knowing that his plan had failed, he could only grit his teeth and say, "Your Highness, did you do this on purpose? You imprisoned the Emperor; don't you intend to explain this to your ministers?"
"Seventh Prince, be careful with your words. These are not things to be said carelessly." Duke Ningguo frowned.
"Heh, isn't it time for you to hand your granddaughter over to me now? You're suddenly so focused on this, what? Aren't you afraid he'll come to power and settle scores with your family?" The Seventh Prince sneered.
"Has Your Highness lost your mind?" Duke Ningguo snorted. "Whether you are a son-in-law of the Ning family or not, you cannot frame the Crown Prince. This is a serious crime."
"Very well! What a loyal Duke of Ningguo!" The Seventh Prince sneered. "Since you don't believe me, I'll show you the evidence."
"I wonder if the evidence you're referring to, Seventh Brother, is it your concubine, A'Luo? Or my maid, Emerald? Or perhaps the eunuch Feng Xiang from the Beichen Palace?" Shu Chengfeng asked with a faint smile.
The Seventh Prince grew even more uneasy and still said, "Isn't A'Luo a spy that the Crown Prince placed by my side?"
"Ah, I forgot to mention, there's also General Chu. Seventh Brother is so naive. General Chu is absolutely loyal to Dayan."
The Seventh Prince was shocked: "It's you? It's you all..."
“Yes, it’s us.” Shu Chengfeng stood up: “Seventh Brother, you were too impulsive.”
The Seventh Prince's biggest trump card is, of course, General Chu, another general in the capital region. He is second in rank to General Xu, but while General Xu is leading troops to besiege the capital, the majority of the remaining troops are under the command of General Chu.
Otherwise, why would he step forward at this time?
There was also Emerald, the second-class maidservant in front of the Crown Prince.
That was the only secret agent he had kept hidden by the Crown Prince's side for many years, and he never used her for fear of being exposed.
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