Qian Jiuzhao wanted to say something but was stopped by Feng Yi.
At the moment, it seems that they are in the dark, while Xiao Zhao is in the light.
In fact, if Xiao Zhao didn't take any action, it would be difficult for them to proceed to the next step.
"Xiao Zhao has the support of the high priest this time, so it should be much more troublesome than before."
"It doesn't matter, we have to solve it!" Xiao Xian disagreed. "Since your people understand animal language, then, can you let this rat go to the Laiyi Palace?"
Feng Yi frowned, his eyes darkening slightly, and in just a moment he guessed what he wanted to do.
"I'll arrange it."
"Thank you."
This was the first time since the two of them got together that they were so calm and worked together for just one thing.
"You're welcome."
After seeing Feng Yi and others off, Xiao Xian kept looking at the city defense map around the imperial palace.
In addition to trying to find the secret passage of the palace, he also wanted to predict where Xiao Zhao would set an ambush.
On the other side, the people who had been sent to keep an eye on the Grand Princess's Mansion hurriedly found Xiao Zhao after Xiao Xian left.
Xiao Zhao's eyes were cold and sharp, and a cold murderous aura emanated from his body.
"Oh, it finally came!"
"Recently, I have been keeping a close eye on the Grand Princess's Mansion."
After he and the queen took control of the entire palace and the capital, they searched for the imperial seal several times but couldn't find it. He then ordered his craftsmen to forge a seal and issued a fake imperial edict, naming himself Prince An.
The reason why he didn't directly appoint himself as the crown prince was because he was afraid that some loyal ministers, as well as those under Xiao Rui and Xiao Ci, would secretly trip him up.
If public resentment arises, it will not be good for him.
Being named King An would completely eliminate those troubles. He could act conveniently without being questioned.
As long as Xiao Xian is dealt with, Xiao Rui and Xiao Ci will be like ants in his hands and can be crushed to death at any time.
As for Xiao Qi, considering that he did not have any big ambitions and had made great contributions in controlling the flood in the south, he would be given the title of King Xiaoyao after he ascended the throne, so that the people of the world would think that he was a benevolent and righteous emperor.
Feng Yi found someone from the Shadow Pavilion who understood animal language. After communicating with the mouse for a while, the person hung a small bottle around the mouse's neck.
"Go!" He touched the mouse's head.
The rats quickly entered the palace through the sewage outlet.
It had been here once before and arrived at Laiyi Hall smoothly.
The queen humiliated Emperor Kang again and left angrily.
The entire Laiyi Hall was unusually quiet. Emperor Kangdi lay on the bed and tried to sit up several times, but failed every time.
He didn't know what kind of medicine Xiao Zhao and the Queen had given him. He felt weak all over and couldn't even sit up.
My forehead was covered with sweat, and my pajamas were sticking to my body, making me feel very uncomfortable.
There was a rustling sound. Kangdi tried to look aside and saw a huge rat with a porcelain bottle hanging around its neck.
His pupils constricted.
The mouse approached him quickly, climbed onto his body, and stared at him with its pair of black eyes.
Kangdi was still somewhat afraid of such a huge rat. His eyes fell on the porcelain bottle on its neck. His lips moved violently, but he could not make a complete sound.
“Squeak, squeak, squeak—”
The mouse held the porcelain bottle and gnawed the cork. Soon, the special cork cork was bitten into pieces.
A white pill with a fragrant smell rolled out.
His pupils contracted and he used both hands to try to grab the pill.
However, his hands only managed to be raised a little bit before they fell down again weakly.
The mouse scurried over, grabbed the pill, and crawled onto Conti's face again.
He didn't care whether the mouse was dirty or not and opened his mouth.
The pill melted in my mouth, and my chaotic brain seemed to become clear.
After the mouse finished doing this, it left the same way it came.
By the evening, Kangdi was surprised to find that his hands seemed to have some strength.
For three days, the mouse delivered medicine on time every day, and Kangdi's condition got better and better.
Xiao Xian also frequently went in and out of the Grand Princess's Mansion. Although the capital seemed calm, there were actually undercurrents.
On this day, Xiao Zhao appeared in Laiyi Hall.
"Father, do you know that my seventh brother has returned to the capital?"
"you--"
Kangdi glared at him.
Xiao Zhao twirled the jade ring on his finger and laughed sarcastically, "Sure enough, in the eyes of the Emperor, he only cares about my seventh brother!"
"You can't touch him!" Kangdi tried for a long time before squeezing out these words.
The corners of Xiao Zhao's mouth curled up, forming a cool and cruel arc.
"If you had paid more attention to us sons over the years, you wouldn't have ended up like this! Even today, I might as well tell you the truth."
Kangdi's heart was suddenly filled with anxiety.
The Queen did not seem to be lying that day, deliberately trying to humiliate him.
It is very likely that in order to keep her position, the queen switched the son and adopted Xiao Zhao from outside the palace.
If the Queen had not thought that they had a sure win this time, he would probably never have known in his lifetime that Xiao Zhao was not the heir to the throne!
"Your current fate is all due to Xiao Xian! If you want to hate someone, then hate Xiao Xian!"
The wrinkles between Kangdi's brows deepened.
Didn’t the Queen tell Xiao Zhao about his life experience?
His mind raced as he made the decision.
Since it was just a guess, he might as well use it to break the balance between the Queen and Xiao Zhao.
"You resent me for not being able to see you?"
Although he had been taking detoxifying pills for several days, he was still very weak. Coupled with the anger lingering in his heart, he was actually gasping for breath after asking this question.
Xiao Zhao also obviously recalled those unpleasant past events.
He was the eldest son and was obviously supposed to have a noble status from birth, and was named the crown prince at an early age.
But what about Conti?
He only had Xiao Xian in his eyes and could not see his excellence and hard work at all.
Since he can't see his efforts and his excellence, he will get everything he wants in his own way.
After all, that's what he deserves!
"But are you good enough?" Kangdi sneered.
These words were like sharp thorns, piercing Xiao Zhao's heart and causing his facial features to become distorted.
"Even if you are good enough, I still won't see you!"
Xiao Zhao's eyes were dim, and soon, they were replaced by hatred.
"Yes, you can only see Xiao Xian! But, I might as well tell you the truth. Xiao Xian played an indispensable role in your current fate! As for Xiao Xian, he was charged with treason because of you!"
"Xiao Zhao, you are not my biological child at all. Just based on this fact, why do you think I should hand over the kingdom of Dagan to you?" Emperor Kang scolded angrily.
Ever since he was trapped in Laiyi Palace, he had been feeling very depressed. After saying such a long sentence at once, he felt refreshed all over!
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