"Does Consort Jiang know?" The Empress couldn't help but hold onto a sliver of hope, after all, she had always believed she had treated him well.
"Do you think he wouldn't know about this? After all, it's his daughter who's going to take the throne, and he's going to become the Japanese emperor." Jiang Zhongzhen seemed to greatly admire the Empress's pained expression.
Moreover, Chiang Chung-chen felt that she had truly avenged herself. Everyone looked at her with trembling fear, and they all had to look up to her and fawn over her. This feeling was so good, no wonder everyone was desperate to get to that position.
Thinking about the glory of ruling the world and commanding the emperor, Chiang Chung-chen didn't mind telling them more about it, so she could also appreciate their surprised and admiring expressions.
The Empress remained silent, but Chiang Chung-chen herself couldn't suppress the urge to speak her mind.
"Ministers, rest assured, I will not do anything to you. After all, the Great Wei still needs you, doesn't it? But, what about the Empress?"
"I can only rest easy when you and the Sixth Princess are dead!" he said, making a hand gesture.
"Wait," the Empress said.
"Is there anything else you want to ask?" Chiang Chung-chen asked, as if she was willing to give him a straight answer.
"Is the matter at the hunting grounds related to you? Were you the one who injured the Fourth Princess?"
Jiang Zhongzhen chuckled twice, "I didn't do this, but it proves even more that God is on my side. If it weren't for the accident with the Fourth Princess, I really wouldn't have had this idea!" After all, the Eighth Princess is still too young, and who knows when it would be passed on to her.
But things are different now. As long as the Empress and the Sixth Princess are eliminated, the throne can only go to the Eighth Princess. Heh, then she can appoint her as Regent. What does the Eighth Princess know? She'll be no different from the Emperor.
The Empress got what she wanted to know and stopped pretending with Jiang Zhongzhen.
He said directly, "Make your move."
Half of the people brought by Chiang Chung-chen had defected, and a large number of soldiers poured out of the temple.
"What, what's going on?" Not only were the officials completely bewildered, but even Chiang Chung-chen looked incredulous.
"That's impossible, how could you know?" She was clearly very discreet.
The Empress sneered: "Do you really think no one knows what you've done?"
But this time, we really have to thank Xiao Liu.
The assassins have all been killed, and the rebellious soldiers have also been captured and are awaiting further action upon their return.
Upon seeing this, Jiang Zhongzhen suddenly spoke up: "Kyoto is already under my control. Even if you win, it won't matter. All your families are under my control."
Upon hearing this, many ministers were shocked and furious.
Wei Wangqing sneered: "We even know about your rebellion. Do you think we wouldn't make preparations in the capital?" Especially the Sixth Princess's residence, she had already sent people to guard it layer by layer, and she would not allow Ayan to suffer any harm.
Chiang Chung-chen turned ashen-faced and collapsed to the ground, exclaiming, "It's all over, it's all over."
She took a gamble from the start, just like a bet; whether she won or lost, she would have to bear the consequences herself.
Some officials looked grim at the blood-stained temple, realizing that His Majesty and the Sixth Princess had known all along. Those officials on good terms with the Jiang family were alarmed, while those who hadn't rushed to take sides felt only relief.
The group was escorted back to Beijing.
Prince An waited at the palace gate, "Fortunately, I have not failed in my mission."
The Queen smiled and said, "Well done."
The officials then realized what a grand scheme this was, and that they had almost all been tricked into joining it.
No wonder they prayed for rain so early this year. It's not even the time of severe drought yet, but they're in a hurry to pray for rain. They thought the empress was worried about the country and its people, but it turns out she was just fishing!
However, when did the Sixth Princess become so close to the Empress that she even knows such secret matters? It seems that the choice of the Crown Princess will have to be made again!
Hopefully, nothing else goes wrong this time. If things continue like this, there really won't be any heirs left!
After returning to the manor, Wei Wangqing was thoroughly examined by Chen Zhiyan before being released. Although he knew that everything was going according to plan, he still couldn't help but worry.
It was only after Wei Wangqing offered several kisses that Chen Zhiyan felt at ease.
The next morning at court, the officials learned what had really happened. It turned out that it wasn't the Empress who told the Sixth Princess, but rather the Sixth Princess who had discovered the matter herself!
In fact, we have to thank Jiang Yuan for this. Jiang Yuan had been harassing Wu Changming all along, but after the Third Princess fell from power, she became much more restrained and stopped causing trouble.
But recently, this person has reverted to his old ways, showing a smug and fearless attitude as he comes to Wu Changming's door, causing him endless annoyance. That's why he came to Wei Wangqing for help.
Wei Wangqing found it strange. In her opinion, the Jiang family should be the tortoise type, extremely patient. Why was Jiang Yuan acting so arrogantly again?
So they sent someone to investigate, and that investigation revealed something serious.
The Jiang family had connections with officials everywhere and had frequent dealings with Consort Jiang in the palace. In addition, Jiang Zhongzhen was a guard in the capital and held military power, so it was hard not to think of that aspect.
Wei Wangqing was very worried. If the other side wanted to rebel, would they let him go?
But she had no soldiers at her disposal, so how could she stop them?
Originally, Wei Wangqing wanted to cooperate with Prince An, but when she thought about how the Empress would view their conspiracy after it was accomplished, Prince An probably didn't want to be feared by the Empress.
So, Wei Wangqing had no choice but to reluctantly go to the Empress's door.
Will the Empress let her off now?
Of course not!
During today's court assembly, the Empress declared that the Sixth Princess had rendered meritorious service in saving her life and therefore established her as the Crown Princess.
The entire court rejoiced, for there was no one else but her.
The person involved is not happy. She used to laugh at the Fourth Princess, but now she is the unlucky one!
The happiest person among them was Lady Yao. She had always felt that the Sixth Princess was no ordinary person, and now she had indeed soared to great heights.
The inner palace was not peaceful either; bloodshed occurred yesterday, but it was quickly brought under control by Prince An.
Moreover, most of the people who died were those who had a long-standing grudge against Jiang Guijun.
The Fifth Prince had been staying in the palace with the Empress, so he naturally knew about this tactic, but he escaped unharmed.
But he was afraid that his father would worry, so he stayed with him.
The Empress was also filled with mixed emotions, thinking of Consort Jiang, who had plotted so much but was ultimately poisoned to death.
He was originally afraid, after all, Consort Jiang was not easy to deal with. If the Jiang family were to take the throne, he would be fine, but he was afraid that his fifth daughter would not have a good time. Now, no matter what, the empress was in power. A mother who was an empress and a sister who was not close to her were emperors, which were completely different concepts.
Fortunately, Xiao Wu's words put him at ease, and he certainly believed Xiao Wu.
Thinking about it, God was still kind to him, giving Xiao Wu this ability, which allowed him and his father to avoid disaster.
But he couldn't help but think that it was fortunate that Xiao Wu was a son, not a daughter, otherwise he couldn't guarantee that he wouldn't end up like Jiang Guijun.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
