Chapter 384 Unwilling
When Xiao Xixi walked out of the bookstore, she had a pile of books in her hands.
The servant wanted to help her get the book, but she dodged him.
"It's okay. These books aren't heavy. I can carry them myself."
Xiao Xixi ate the food she wanted to eat and bought the storybook she wanted to buy. Her mission for today was successfully completed!
She returned to the Jiang Mansion contentedly.
In the next few days, Xiao Xixi did not step foot outside the Jiang Mansion's gate again.
Apart from eating, drinking and sleeping, she spent her days reading storybooks.
Although these storybooks are a bit expensive, you get what you pay for. The contents are very exciting and some of them are even accompanied by illustrations.
The pictures and texts are rich and vivid, which can be said to be very conscientious!
Xiao Xixi secretly decided that before leaving Chenbao County, she would have to go to the bookstore again.
When she returns to the palace, she will have to rely on these spiritual food to survive, so she must buy more.
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People in Panyun City have been in panic recently.
First the crown prince was killed, and then the second son of the palace was killed for treason.
Now news has come out from Chenliu Palace again, saying that Prince Chenliu is dying!
The palace has already begun preparations for the funeral. It is said that even the coffin has been prepared. As soon as Prince Chenliu breathes his last, he will be buried in the coffin.
These things happened one after another. Although the people did not know the inside story, they vaguely sensed that the atmosphere was not right, and there was an oppressive feeling of impending storm.
Recently, fewer and fewer people are going out, and shops are closing one after another. The patrolling figures of the Red Sky Army can be seen everywhere in the city.
The city gates were still tightly closed.
Originally, people were allowed to enter but not leave, but now, even entering is not allowed.
The entire Panyun City was completely isolated.
Like an isolated island.
People outside don’t know what’s happening in the city, and people in the city don’t know what’s happening outside.
Inside the palace, Qiu Yuan looked at the letter on the desk with a gloomy expression.
These are letters sent back from various counties and towns in Chenliu County, and each letter has a result -
They failed to find the assassin who murdered the prince!
Qiu Yuan was in a terrible mood.
"It's been nearly half a month since the prince disappeared, and we still haven't found his whereabouts. Where is he hiding?"
The man in green said leisurely, "He either died in some unknown corner, or he has found a safe place to live."
Qiu Yuan really hoped for the former result, but his intuition told him that the latter was more likely.
He said gloomily: "Has he already left Chenliu County?"
The man in blue clothes said: "I think he should be in Chenbao County. Chenbao County is Jiang Yuanshan's territory. Jiang Yuanshan has 30,000 soldiers. As long as he is there, the prince will not be in danger."
Qiu Yuan: "So what should we do now?"
"At this point, you only have one way, which is to find a way to bring Jiang Yuanshan into the alliance, whether it's coercion or inducement, as long as you can make him agree with you."
Qiu Yuan refused without hesitation: "Impossible. I have met Jiang Yuanshan before. In four words, he is cunning and treacherous! I don't have any leverage over him, nor do I have any benefits that would tempt him. He won't change sides easily."
The man in green sighed and said, "Then I have no other choice.
Qiu Yuan gritted his teeth, as if he had made up his mind, and spoke word by word.
"Since there is no other way, we can only rebel!"
The young man in green looked at him and reminded him, "You only have 50,000 soldiers."
Fifty thousand soldiers may sound like a lot, but if you really want to compete with the entire imperial court, it is too few.
Qiu Yuan understood what he meant, but still insisted, "I have no choice now. If we wait for the prince to show up, everything we have done will go to waste. By then, we will only face death. Rather than sit and wait for death, why not give it one last try? Maybe I'll be lucky enough to turn things around."
According to their original plan, Qiu Yuan was going to inherit the throne first and then accumulate strength in secret.
When the time is ripe in the future, they will rebel again.
Yes, from the very beginning Qiu Yuan’s goal was not just the throne.
What he really wants is the supreme throne!
But now the plan has gone awry.
Qiu Yuan was forced into a desperate situation step by step.
He was like a gambler. Seeing that he was about to lose, he was unwilling to give up and wanted to give it one last try with all he had.
Green-robed Young Master: "I advise you to think again. If you start a rebellion now, it will be like hitting a rock with an egg. The chance of success is almost zero."
Qiu Yuan clenched his hands into fists, his eyes were bloodshot because he hadn't slept well for several nights.
He knew that what the man in green said made sense, but he felt very uneasy.
He paid too much to achieve his goal, and he even bet everything he had.
If he loses, he's done for.
The young man in green saw that he was not in a good mental state at the moment and advised him, "Relax a little and don't think too much. Look at the situation first. Maybe the situation is not as bad as we expected. Maybe the prince has already died in some unknown corner."
Qiu Yuan smiled bitterly: "I hope so."
Three days later.
Qiu Yuan finally received the news that the prince was not dead.
Not only did the prince not die, but he also appeared outside Panyun City with Jiang Yuanshan and 30,000 soldiers.
This is the worst possible scenario among the many possible outcomes that Qiu Yuan had imagined.
The enemy was already at the gates of the city, and Qiu Yuan knew that he only had two options left:
Either surrender or admit defeat.
Or they could start a rebellion.
Qiu Yuan was unwilling to admit defeat.
In order to obtain the throne, he did not hesitate to kill his own brothers, and even poisoned his father, who is now on his last breath.
He had paid so much and was unwilling to accept a miserable defeat.
He ignored the advice of the man in green and finally decided to fight to the end.
Even if he dies, he will give it one last fight!
Qiu Yuan had the eldest prince Luo Yechen carried to the city wall and threatened the crown prince to withdraw his troops with the eldest prince's life.
Of course the prince would not retreat.
He also asked people to take turns to come forward and shout.
"The prince has already notified the governors of several nearby counties. They will soon send troops to support us. By then, no rebel in Panyun City will be able to escape!"
"If you still want to live, quickly give up your weapons and surrender. The prince is kind and generous. As long as you can turn back in time, the prince will forgive you. But if you insist on your wrongdoings, not only you but also your family members will be executed in the future!"
"The Crown Prince is the Son of Heaven, the heir apparent chosen by the Emperor. You are helping Qiu Yuan deal with the Crown Prince, which is tantamount to rebellion. Do you know what the consequences of rebellion are? Your entire clan will be implicated!"
"Qiu Yuan killed his own brother and poisoned the Prince of Chenliu. Such a man who killed his brother and father should be cut into pieces! You are actually willing to work for such a scum. Aren't you afraid of retribution?!"
(End of this chapter)
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