Chapter 280 Shi Dehou's Sophistry
When the emperor saw Shi Dehou, he felt that he had thought too simply.
If Shi Yu really wanted to get something out of Shi Dehou, he would have asked it long ago.
He was very sure that Shi Yu and he shared the same idea in not wanting Wei Qingyan to be in danger.
Shi Dehou in front of him was not on the verge of death, but at least he was breathing out more than breathing in. If he was tortured again, Yanran might die.
But Shi Dehou may not necessarily go to see the King of Hell.
Qingyan said that if Yanran really died, Shi Dehou would become a soul, without the constraints of a physical body. Even if he didn't leave the prison, he would be able to condense resentment through the air and become a demon.
Once a demon is formed and cultivated into a form, it will bring disaster to the world.
It's more difficult to control than temporarily trapping him in this physical body.
It's so infuriating.
The devil is right in front of us, and not only can we not kill him, we also have to be on guard against him committing suicide.
The old man had anticipated this and knew that they wouldn't dare to kill him, so he refused to reveal the secret.
"Beast." The emperor couldn't help it after all and kicked Shi Dehou in the abdomen.
Shi Dehou's hands and feet were chained, and he was lying on the ground pretending to be dead. The emperor kicked him, and the pain made him open his eyes.
Seeing that it was the emperor, he put on his father's majesty and said, "You rebellious son, you knew it was me, yet you still dared to trap me here.
I taught you to govern the world with benevolence and filial piety, and handed over the kingdom I worked so hard to build into your hands, and this is how you treat your own father?"
This is the prison of the Imperial Palace's Ministry of Punishment, and only the emperor can enter.
The emperor has no grudge against Yanran, so the fact that he locked Yanran up here means that the emperor knows everything, so there is no need for him to pretend.
The emperor had always been suppressed by him, and as long as he was angry and intimidated, he would eventually do what he said.
For the past few decades, this filial but brainless son had been arranged like this by him.
Even if the emperor knew some things now, it didn't matter. The emperor's awe of him was deep in his bones.
He'll listen to himself eventually.
Unfortunately, he was wrong this time.
"Father?"
The emperor was so angry that he laughed, and he truly witnessed Shi Dehou's shamelessness.
He had plotted against him so much, harmed his wife and children, killed Lan Shu's father and brother, and harmed countless of his soldiers and civilians, doing so many sinister things. How could he have the nerve to mention benevolence and filial piety?
"You betrayed your brothers, deceived and exploited Uncle Yilian and General Wei, and took advantage of women's feelings. You murdered loyal people who followed you and helped you pacify the world out of personal grudges.
You plotted to murder your own descendants. You were hypocritical and righteous, spouting nonsense to deceive the world. How dare you mention the words benevolence and filial piety?
You are not worthy of being my father. On the contrary, you have harmed my children and my Yue family, taking innocent lives. You are an enemy whom I wish to kill as soon as possible."
"Oh, you say I'm unworthy to be your father, then why don't you return this flesh and blood to me? Why don't you return this kingdom to me?"
Shi Dehou sneered, "You are my son, you have my blood flowing in your body, and you will eventually look like me.
Since ancient times, kings have longed for immortality. What's wrong with that? If I can end this chaotic world and establish the Great Wei, and give the people a stable living environment, I can also unify the world.
To accomplish great things, sacrifices are inevitable, but in the face of unifying the world, these sacrifices are insignificant. They should feel honored to be able to sacrifice for a great cause.
If it weren't for my careful arrangements, would the Wei family have taken it upon themselves to subdue Wudan? Perhaps right now, you, the emperor, would still be unable to sleep at night because of Wudan's invasion of the border.
If I hadn't been far-sighted and guided Shi Yu's feelings towards Wei Qingyan, and then plotted Wei Qingyan's death, would Shi Yu have avenged her and attacked Beiling?
With just that little sacrifice, Wudan and Beiling both submitted to the Wei Dynasty, which saved a lot of manpower and financial resources compared to years of sending troops to fight, and it was also justified.
If it weren't for Wei Qingyan and the others' evil deeds, it would have been only a matter of time before we captured Feng Zhao. In this way, our Shi family could have easily taken control of the entire world. This would have been a feat that would have gone down in history.
After all, aren’t all these painstaking plans of mine made for the Shi family and for you unfilial descendants?
If it weren't for me, the Shi family would still be in that small county town, so poor that they could only rely on farming to make a living. How could they have the luxurious living and the admiration of the people today?
How can you enjoy the kingdom I planned for while blaming me? You are the least qualified to blame me. You should be of one mind with me.
Don't be instigated by outsiders anymore. Let me go. In the future, you and I, father and son, will share the world. What's wrong with that?"
The pain in his body made it difficult for him to speak, so his voice was not loud, but the emperor's face gradually turned pale.
After knowing what Shi Dehou had done, he hated himself for being Shi Dehou's son and wished he could return his flesh and blood to him.
Power is dazzling, and deep down he is indeed afraid that he will become the second Shi Dehou. Therefore, when there is no more suitable candidate for the crown prince, he makes a prompt decision to appoint the crown princess.
He was afraid that he would become greedy for power and would not let go, and that because of this greed, he would do something inhumane like Shi Dehou, and eventually end up being deserted by everyone.
Although he didn't have such an idea at the moment, he was Shi Dehou's flesh and blood and had been taught by him for many years. He didn't dare to bet that he would not follow his path.
Shi Dehou had obtained this kingdom through fraud and deception, and he felt unworthy of it, but he could not just leave it alone, so it was most appropriate to give it to Qingyan.
Wei Qingyan noticed that the emperor's expression was not right, and he quickly spoke to help, "You are wrong. Father has the blood of the Shi family flowing in his veins. He can be like our great grandfather, knowing that his son has extraordinary abilities, but he is upright and restrained without greed.
I can also be like Yilian's grandfather, who has never been treated well by others, but still cares about the world, is compassionate and kind, and treats everyone in the world well, but I won't be like you.
After all, there are not many people in this world who are born bad like you. My great-grandfather named you Dehou because he saw that you had evil intentions.
What a shame! His efforts to earn you a good name were wasted, and his heartfelt desire to have you kneel in the ancestral hall and reflect on your actions wasted. Where is your virtue?"
"How did you know this, you little beast?"
Shi Dehou was a little surprised.
Wei Qingyan smiled, “I also know how you used someone else’s hair to deceive your master’s magic, and how you pretended to be critically ill and despicably plotted against a three-year-old child.
I know a lot, including how you learned the curse. When I return from Feng Zhao and remove the curse, I will destroy your soul and make sure you never reincarnate."
Her rather arrogant words made Shi Dehou's pupils shrink slightly.
Wei Qingyan actually knew that the center of the witchcraft array was in Feng Zhao? How did she know?
Because she took Yilian's relics? Inherited Yilian's memories?
No, no, Yilian didn’t know about this, otherwise he would have broken the formation long ago.
And how could she know about the time he lied to Yilian when they were young?
Yilian didn't know about these things. Even his short-lived father only knew a little about them. How did Wei Qingyan know about them?
Could it be that she has greater magical powers?
Shi Dehou felt a chill on his back.
But Wei Qingyan, this little beast, has always been cunning. Regardless of how she knew those things, he must never admit to being the center of the formation.
Besides, there was a possibility that she was deceiving him.
This little bastard has always been cunning. He laughed, "If you are not afraid of Shi Yu and the others dying, go ahead and do whatever you want. I'll be waiting."
Wei Qingyan also smiled, "Then you just wait patiently."
From Shi Dehou's reaction just now, she was sure that her second brother-in-law's suggestion was correct, and the key to breaking the curse lay in Feng Zhao.
Seeing that Shi Dehou kept his mouth shut and pretended to be dead again, she took out a few talismans and isolated the prison on all sides, so that Shi Dehou would not take the opportunity to absorb resentment when she was not in Wei.
Shi Dehou felt the restraint brought by the spell and hurriedly shouted to the emperor, "Shi Jin, you are foolish. People are always greedy, and Wei Qingyan is also greedy.
What's more, you disappointed her in the Huangshaling incident and protected those people who protected the deposed queen. Do you think she really has no grudge against you?
You imprisoned Shi Yu for three years, and didn't you resent Shi Yu at that time? They all resent you, just to gain your trust and seize this country in the future.
Do you know that your daughter, whom you now trust so much, has hidden a huge secret from you?
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