The Crown Prince was very clear that after the Autumn Moon Valley Tournament ended, he was going to select cultivators who were willing to go to the southeast to participate in the war. When the war in the southeast was over, the Emperor would abdicate the throne to him. Everything was about to fall into place when the conditions were right, but now there was a sudden change!
The more he felt that the throne was right in front of him, the more unwilling he was, and the more he could not keep calm. There were several twists and turns, and several times the throne was far in front of him and suddenly drifted away. This made him feel depressed and pained, as if it was close at hand but could not be touched.
He was not obsessed with power and did not covet wealth, but he needed power and wealth to help him achieve his ambitions and hot-bloodedness!
Only when he climbed up to the throne of the Nine Five Supremacy that he would be able to realize his grand plan!
He had traveled all over China and seen too many people living in misery under the rule of corrupt officials. He had seen too many sects sucking the blood of the people.
He wanted to change all this. He wanted the people under his rule to live a good life.
But he had to climb to the throne to achieve all this!
He could not fail!
Absolutely not!!
The Crown Prince's voice trembled slightly. Everyone could feel his unwillingness and fear. Xiao Yueping suddenly whispered, "What should we do at such a time?"
Although this was an ordinary question, Ning Tongyi and Gu Cangping both sensed a trace of danger from his flickering eyes.
Gu Cangping's heart skipped a beat. He stared at Xiao Yueping with an extremely stern gaze and whispered, "No matter what, we should enter the palace first!"
Xiao Yueping also lowered her voice and whispered, "If this is a scam, what should we do?
If the Fourth Prince deceives Your Highness into the palace, what should we do? "
Gu Cangping was speechless, and Ning Tongyi frowned even more. He sneered and said, "I don't think he dares!"
Xiao Yueping immediately said, "Even a cornered dog will do something desperate. Do you dare to conclude?"
Ning Tongyi was speechless. Yes, the Fourth Prince had basically lost everything and could not see any hope.
But at this time, such a big thing happened in the Autumn Moon Valley!
When the Fourth Prince saw hope, he took a risk and tricked the Crown Prince into the palace, causing a change in the palace of the Divine Capital. What should he do?
Moreover, who would dare to guarantee such a thing?
While the three think tanks were staring at each other, Zhang Datong, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes and said slowly, "We must enter the palace.
However, Your Highness can request Her Royal Highness to accompany you to the palace to avoid any mishaps. "
"Yeah!
Good plan! "Gu Cangping was delighted and said in a low voice," Teacher is right! "
Zhao Han Qing nodded, "Then I shall enter the palace."
Without waiting for him to move, Zhang Datong grabbed his arm and said in a deep voice, "Your Highness, remember!
Extreme times call for extreme measures! "
Zhao Hanqing nodded heavily. He walked to Zhao Feiyue's side and hesitated. Just as he was about to speak, Zhao Feiyue looked at him and said in a low voice, "Third Brother, I'll go with you."
Zhao Hanqing was stunned for a moment, then he let out a long sigh, "Little sister, Third Brother really doesn't want you to get involved."
Zhao Feiyue forced a smile and said, "I also want to see my father and ask him to ask the imperial guards to search for him."
Zhao Hanqing nodded and said, "Okay, let's go together."
After the two finished their discussion, they took a carriage to the Shenwu Palace.
When the two arrived outside the palace, they saw that the imperial guards and the imperial blood guards had surrounded the huge palace in three layers inside and three layers outside, so that not even a drop of water could pass through.
On the palace walls, there were sentries every meter. The torches lit up like a long burning dragon. On the towers every fifty meters on the city walls, Mountain-shattering Bed Crossbows, Furious Divine Machine Cannons, Hundred-Bull Trampling Crossbows, and Demon Breaking Divine Bows were all ready. If there was even the slightest sign of the enemy, they would suffer an overwhelming and terrifying attack.
Even Zhao Feiyue and Zhao Hanqing had to go through a series of checks and inspections before they were allowed to enter the inner palace. The two of them were led by the eunuch Eunuch Huang, who was in charge of the imperial guards, to a secluded palace, where they finally met the Emperor, Zhao Bairen.
Although it had not been more than 10 days since they last saw the Emperor, Zhao Feiyue and Zhao Hanqing felt that he seemed to have aged a bit more this time. There were more white hairs on his head, and his face looked even older. His eye sockets had sunk a bit deeper.
In the huge palace, there were candles everywhere. Zhao Bairen was surrounded by all kinds of candles, making him look like he was wrapped in a sea of fire.
Zhao Bairen sat in the middle of the sea of candles. His pale face looked a little ruddy under the light, but his figure looked more and more lonely.
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince and the Princess have arrived."
Eunuch Huang's sharp voice rang out in the palace, waking Zhao Bairen from his daze.
Zhao Bairen yelped and turned his head. He struggled to stand up with the help of a servant beside him.
Zhao Han Qing could not bear to see him like this, so he quickly went forward to help him. From the reports of his spies in the palace, he knew that ever since Concubine Ming betrayed the emperor, Zhao Bairen's condition had been deteriorating. He often stared blankly at a place where no one was around, and sometimes he would even mutter to himself. It was obvious that he had not recovered from the shock of Concubine Ming's betrayal.
Zhao Bairen walked to Zhao Feiyue and Zhao Hanqing's side, trembling. He first looked at Zhao Feiyue from head to toe, then held her hand and said softly, "Good, good, Yue 'er is fine!"
Zhao Feiyue was about to beg the emperor to send someone to search for Li Chengfeng's whereabouts, but Zhao Bairen had already let go of her hand and turned to look at Zhao Han Qing.
Zhao Feiyue could only swallow her words.
Zhao Bairen looked at Zhao Han Qing coldly and said, "Do you know what you did wrong?"
Zhao Han Qing knelt down with a thud and said with a face full of pain, "I … do know what I did wrong!"
Zhao Bairen snorted and said, "Something that has not happened in our dynasty for five hundred years has happened in your hands!"
The Emperor threw the blame to Zhao Hanqing so much that he couldn't say a word. Who asked him to stand out in the magic competition time and time again?
Zhao Bairen flicked his sleeves and said coldly, "Go to Chongyang Palace and copy the 'Filial Piety' one hundred times in front of our ancestors!"
The 'Filial Piety' did not have a lot of words, only about two thousand words. But one hundred times would still be two hundred thousand words. Using a brush to copy it would really break one's wrist.
However, Zhao Han Qing did not dare to say another word. He kowtowed twice and turned to leave.
Zhao Feiyue was about to say something, but Zhao Bairen waved his hand and said, "I know what's bothering you. We can't send anyone. If you want to find someone, go find him yourself." Zhao Feiyue was about to say something.
Zhao Feiyue was speechless. She looked at Zhao Han Qing's figure and for a moment, her mind was in a dilemma!
On one hand, she was worried about the safety of her lover. On the other hand, she was worried about the safety of her beloved third brother. At this moment, she really did not dare to leave Zhao Han Qing's side.
After struggling and hesitating for a while, Zhao Feiyue gritted her teeth and said in a low voice, "I'll go accompany third brother."
Zhao Bairen did not stop her. He just looked at Zhao Feiyue's figure as she left.
When Zhao Feiyue arrived at Chongyang Palace, she saw that there was a long row of ancestral memorial tablets and spirit cages. In front of each of the spirit cages, there was a long burning lantern and ten thousand year incense. The light smell of incense permeated the palace, giving off a sense of serenity.
Zhao Han Qing sat alone in front of the ancestral tablets, quietly copying the 'Filial Piety'. Zhao Feiyue walked closer and saw that the fine white deer paper was scribbled with lines of tiny scribbles. The handwriting was meaningful and vigorous, and the style was extraordinary.
Zhao Feiyue did not say anything. She quietly came to Zhao Han Qing's side and called for two soft cushions to be placed under his body. She then gently laid the paper and ground the ink.
Zhao Hanqing, on the other hand, continued to copy the Book of Filial Piety without looking sideways. The two of them stayed like this for ten hours until the sky turned from dusk to night, and then from night to day. Only then did a soft creaking sound come from outside the palace.
Zhao Feiyue turned her head and saw an old and thin figure standing at the door. She immediately got up and said, "Father!"
Zhao Han Qing was shocked. He immediately dropped the brush in his hand and prostrated on the ground, "Father!"
Zhao Bairen quietly came in. He used his hand to gently stroke Zhao Feiyue's head and said softly, "Little Yue, you go out first. Father has a few words to say to third brother."
Zhao Feiyue looked at Zhao Han Qing worriedly. Zhao Han Qing nodded slightly at her, signaling her not to worry. She then nodded and went out, gently closing the palace door for the two of them.
At this time, Zhao Han Qing slightly raised his head and looked at Zhao Bairen anxiously. He saw the morning sun shining on Zhao Bairen's body, making it difficult to see his facial expression. It was as if he had the heart of a majestic emperor!