However, there were also those who dared to speak out for justice, such as Duke Zhang: "Your Highness Prince Xiang, are you going to spill blood in the Qinzheng Palace?"

Section 180

As soon as the words came out, everyone was shocked and held their breath, too frightened to even breathe.

Duke Zhang has not been involved in court affairs for many years, but he is loyal and upright, and he is not personal but objective, so he has a very high prestige.

King Xiang smiled and said, "I am a reasonable person. As long as others don't move, I won't move. So, Duke Zhang, if you don't want to see blood spilled in the Qinzheng Palace, keep a close eye on them."

Everyone knows who "they" are talking about. Here, only King Xiang and Shui Sheng hold heavy military power.

Shui Sheng knew he was making insinuations, so she smiled and said, "Your Highness Prince Xiang, we just proposed to establish the eldest son as the heir, what do you think?"

This is a routine. If he agrees to establish the eldest son as the legitimate heir, then the Nineteenth Prince will be the most legitimate one.

If he opposed and wanted to support himself, he would immediately be opposed by the other two groups, who would think that he was relying on the troops in his hands to forcibly ascend the throne.

Prince Xiang was not a fool, so how could he not see what she was thinking? "Emperor the eldest son or the heir? I don't think that's right."

When everyone heard this, they immediately started talking about it. It turned out that King Xiang was really trying to bully others by taking advantage of his power.

With just one sentence, King Xiang created two-thirds of his enemies. Shui Sheng showed a triumphant smile on her face.

King Xiang didn't care about their criticism at all and continued, "If the eldest son is the heir, then who should be the heir?"

Shui Sheng was stunned for a moment. You are acting like Sun Bin eating dog shit, acting crazy and stupid, right?

"If there is a legitimate heir, then the eldest son will be appointed first. If there is no legitimate heir, then the eldest son will be appointed first."

"But as the eldest son, I firmly oppose it."

Shui Sheng sneered, having waited for him to say this for a long time: "So, Your Highness Prince Xiang, are you planning to start a rebellion?"

"Aunt Shui Sheng, please don't make false accusations against others. You advocate establishing a legitimate heir, which is justified, but I advocate establishing the eldest son, which is rebellion?" King Xiang had an expression that said you are being unreasonable.

Shui Sheng was choked. She originally wanted to draw hatred from King Xiang, but who would have thought that he would actually direct his spearhead at them. Now they were the ones making excuses.

Seeing that she was speechless, King Xiang smiled happily and said, "Since I disagree with establishing the heir, and you disagree with establishing the eldest son, then why not establish neither and establish the most capable one."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone's eyes fell on the Ninth Prince.

Among the three of them, if we talk about wisdom and intelligence, the Ninth Prince is the most virtuous one. The Nineteenth Prince is just a child and has never been to court.

King Xiang was often away at war and rarely dealt with state affairs.

Now both the Princess and the Prince of Xiang hold large armies. No matter which one of them is enthroned, the other will immediately rise up in rebellion and fight to the death.

If the Ninth Prince is made the new ruler, both of them may not accept it. But as long as they are not on the same side, they will be wary of each other and dare not start a war.

Besides, King Xiang has already made a concession. It would be unreasonable for Shui Sheng not to back down again.

Shui Sheng didn't expect that King Xiang would do such a thing and put all the pressure on her at once.

If she disagreed, she would immediately be labeled as someone who was plotting evil and disrupting the government.

Shui Sheng stared at him coldly, and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "You don't want to be the emperor?"

King Xiang smiled and said, "What's so good about being an emperor? I have to practice the Art of War with my ministers every day. Isn't it tiring? I'd better go back to the south to fish."

Shui Sheng's teeth were almost broken, but she had no choice. After being stubborn for a long time, she finally gave in: "I will obey you all."

Now that the two men who hold heavy military command have given in, things will be easy, and the Ninth Prince will win without any effort.

Looking at all the ministers kneeling before him, the Ninth Prince was completely stunned.

Just like that, I became the emperor?

So simple?

Is this too much of a joke?

It was so childish that he began to doubt whether this was the throne or a dangerous situation. Why did he feel like he was being forced to do something...

He was confused, but the others were sober. They decided to quickly finalize the matter before Prince Xiang and Shui Sheng changed their minds, so as to avoid another fight.

The Tenth Master was the most active, busy preparing for the coronation ceremony. The most important thing was to announce it to the world as soon as possible, to make it a reality, and to not give them any chance to regret.

After leaving the palace, King Xiang felt relieved. He dressed himself up and prepared to return to the south.

After all this fight, I ended up being a fatherless and motherless child, how boring.

Liu Sheng came over and bowed to him: "Your Highness is righteous."

King Xiang sighed and said, "Don't be so righteous. I just think it's boring."

After saying this, he prepared to leave. He took two steps, then stopped and looked back at him: "If I were you, I would take advantage of the fact that Old Nine has not yet firmly established the throne and take your Miss Ye away with me."

After he finished speaking, he rode away on his horse.

Liu Sheng smiled, and whispered in the direction where Prince Xiang left, "Thank you, Your Highness, for the reminder."

Ye Qingwan was sleeping soundly in the room when she suddenly felt someone pulling her quilt. She opened her eyes drowsily and saw a very pretty face.

She leaned forward, hugged him tightly, and muttered, "It's over. All I see in my dreams now is the old lady."

Hearing this, Liu Sheng chuckled, lowered his head, put his lips close to her ear, and whispered, "Am I very old?"

"Not old, but young and beautiful."

Liu Sheng's eyes and brows were full of smiles. He picked her up and walked out.

Ye Qingwan felt a little cold, and shrank into his arms, humming, "Where are we going?"

"Anywhere is fine." Liu Sheng's voice was very soft, and he had gone downstairs in the blink of an eye.

He came out from the back, got on the carriage, and drove out of the city.

Their actions were clearly seen by the Prime Minister standing in the attic. The housekeeper was a little anxious: "Master, the young lady..."

What's wrong with the master? He watched someone take the young lady away, and if he didn't chase her, the young lady would be gone.

The Prime Minister held the marriage certificate sent by Liu Sheng in his hand and said nothing.

A new round of struggle for imperial power is about to begin. Only by leaving the capital now can Wan'er live freely.

Ye Qingwan always thought that she was dreaming, so she let him fiddle with it. But she couldn't understand why her dreams were so bumpy.

It was not until the sunlight was blinding that she stretched herself, stretched out her hands from his arms, waved them in the air, and suddenly touched... a nose?

Eyes... Mouth...

She raised her head and met Liu Sheng's smiling eyes.

"woke up?"

Ye Qingwan rubbed her eyes, thinking she was dazzled, but when she opened them again, the smile was still there.

"Master?" She woke up instantly and sat up.

Only then did he realize that he was in a carriage, and he was completely confused.

Wasn't I sleeping at home? How did I end up sleeping in a carriage? It was the master's carriage. Was I sleepwalking?

She drew aside the curtain and saw the carriage driving on a path surrounded by dense jungle.

She was startled for a moment and looked back at him.

What is this? Elopement?!