These assassins were not anti-Qing restorationists, nor were they agents of the Xiaoyao Sect; they were ordered by the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince, now enthroned as Emperor, though not yet having changed the era name, was recognized as the new emperor by the entire Qing Dynasty.
As for those who disagree, we can only accept it for now.
You can't fight city hall!
The Empress Dowager made the decision to appoint the Crown Prince.
Moreover, the position of Crown Prince was established by Emperor Kangxi long ago. He was the legitimate heir, and as long as he did not act against the tide of history, his position as emperor was basically secure.
However, upon ascending the throne, the Crown Prince used the pretext of bestowing titles and rewards upon his brothers to exile them all, which was a very unethical act.
Although no one in the court publicly expressed their opinions, they all had some thoughts about the Crown Prince's actions.
Once the news spreads that the Crown Prince had sent someone to murder the Fourth Prince's wife, the Crown Prince's prestige as the new emperor will inevitably plummet to a new level.
However, without solid evidence, the Fourth Prince would not allow this matter to be exposed.
As the saying goes, to catch a thief, you need to catch him red-handed; to catch an adulterer, you need to catch them in the act.
Well, even with solid evidence, the Fourth Prince had no intention of spreading the news. The Crown Prince plotting against his wife was nothing to boast about. Even if it could strike a blow against the Crown Prince, in the Fourth Prince's view, given the Crown Prince's methods, he wouldn't need to do much; the Crown Prince would destroy himself.
Sometimes, just because you've secured a position doesn't mean you can stay in it for long.
Fourth Prince, don't be in a hurry!
Now, he should learn from the Ming Dynasty's founding emperor, Taizu, who built high walls and delayed declaring himself king. He needs to bide his time and accumulate his strength gradually.
This world is vast, the Qing Dynasty is too great.
There is a vast world outside waiting for him to explore!
Moreover, besides this mortal realm, there is also the lofty celestial realm. The ultimate goal of cultivation is to transcend tribulations and ascend to immortality.
The Fourth Prince was not very familiar with the situation of the Qing Dynasty in the upper realm. However, every year during the sacrificial rites, the court would prepare lavish offerings for the ancestors in the upper realm to enjoy.
Even the Fourth Prince couldn't tell whether this was due to the filial piety of the descendants or because life was difficult for the ancestors, who had to rely on the sacrifices of their descendants to have a few good days.
Communication between the two realms is not smooth; even if someone from the upper realm is about to arrive, they will not discuss matters of the upper realm. It seems there is some taboo surrounding this.
In the Fourth Prince's view, the existence of such a taboo meant that there were some unspeakable secrets.
After seeing off Uriyangkha and Zuotang, the Fourth Prince went to Rongxi's room.
Rong Xi was still asleep and could not be woken up no matter what she did.
If she hadn't looked so well, the Fourth Prince would probably have gone crazy with worry.
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In the capital, at Songgotu's residence, he received the news the moment all the assassins he had sent to Zichuan City perished.
The leader of the assassins left a life-soul lamp in the mansion.
The Life Lamp is connected to a cultivator's life; once the cultivator dies, the Life Lamp will go out.
Now that the life lamps of the suicide squad leaders have been extinguished, their fate is no longer something to be determined.
"As expected, it still doesn't work!"
Soetu sighed.
The crown prince gave him the decree, but he knew from the beginning that this matter would not be easy to accomplish.
Beside Prince Yong's wife were two incredibly powerful demonic beast battle pets. One of them was so ferocious that it could even swallow a Nascent Soul cultivator undergoing a Heavenly Tribulation to advance to the Divine Transformation stage. With such a terrifying being guarding her, eliminating Prince Yong's wife would be as difficult as ascending to heaven.
Soetu pondered for a while before finally deciding to go to the palace to talk to the Crown Prince.
If possible, he still hoped that the Crown Prince could change his mind.
How can a ruler always resort to such intrigues and tricks?
Songgotu soon arrived at the Forbidden City, the Qianqing Palace, and met the Crown Prince.
"Uncle, has it been successful?"
Upon seeing Songgotu approach, the Crown Prince's face lit up with anticipation.
These past few days, he hasn't summoned Songgotu, not because he's not in a hurry, but because he's been waiting for Songgotu to bring him some good news.
"Your Majesty, this servant is incompetent! My men have failed!"
Soetu knelt on the ground and begged the Crown Prince for forgiveness.
"Uncle, please rise. What are you doing?"
Upon seeing Songgotu kneel, the Crown Prince immediately spoke up and strode forward to pull Songgotu to his feet. "Uncle," he said, "did I tell you that you don't need to pay your respects when you come to see me?"
"Long live the Emperor! Rites must not be disregarded!"
Soetu responded quickly.
He was the leading figure of the Crown Prince's faction, and everyone believed that the Crown Prince's ascension to the throne was entirely due to his support. Of course, Songgotu herself believed this too. In her view, without his backing of the Crown Prince's faction, the Crown Prince's position might not have been secure.
What you think is one thing, what you do is another.
Having read many history books, Songgotu was very clear-headed and knew how to treat the Crown Prince. Should he be arrogant and complacent? If he truly valued his achievements, he might become a cooked dog at any time.
When the cunning rabbit dies, the hunting dog is cooked.
These are classic sayings passed down from the elders.
"Uncle, is there really no way to deal with this Ulanara clan?"
"With her by my fourth brother's side, providing those spiritual meals, his power will inevitably expand rapidly. At that time, he might become too powerful to control."
"I cannot gamble with the fate of the Qing Dynasty!"
It was clearly his own fear of Rong Xi that led the Crown Prince to disguise it all as a matter of protecting the country and its people.
Under such a noble cause, Rong Xi became a witch who should be humanely destroyed.
"Your Majesty, this servant has an idea!"
Soetu looked at the Crown Prince and said in a low voice, "The people I sent, in their final moments, shouted the slogan of overthrowing the Qing and restoring the Ming in order to divert attention. I think, perhaps, we really can get help from the remnants of the former Ming!"
"Using someone else to do the dirty work!"
Soetu let out a soft breath, "Just spread the word that the Princess Consort of Prince Yong is the chosen one of the Qing Dynasty, and her life and death are inextricably linked to the fate of the Qing Dynasty!"
"I believe that once the news spreads, those true remnants of the Ming dynasty will surely do everything in their power to take action!"
This move is undeniably vicious!
Once, Ulanara, an ordinary mortal, married the fourth prince, which sparked much discussion. But in the end, the matter was left unresolved.
Nowadays, with just a little guidance, an event can be allowed to escalate significantly.
"Great idea!"
"Uncle, we shouldn't trouble two people with one matter. You should handle this!"
The prince's eyes lit up.
The Qing Dynasty had ruled China for three generations, but remnants of the Ming Dynasty continued to cause trouble among the people. If they heard of a way to bring about the downfall of the Qing Dynasty, they would surely spare no effort!
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