Empress's face darkened.
This was what she was worried about.
The Emperor's conspiracy, the Emperor's backup plan, and the Emperor's plan.
She once thought that she was the Emperor's favorite daughter and his favorite successor. She once thought that her relationship with the Emperor was more like a collaborator. But what happened that night shattered all her fantasies.
The so-called loner was truly a loner. From the beginning to the end, the noble Emperor had never trusted anyone. Everyone was just a chess piece in his eyes.
That was all.
She used the excuse of chasing the assassin to stay away from the court and the palace. Like Sun Lang, she did not believe that the Emperor was seriously injured by an assassin. This must be a conspiracy of the other party. There must be an ulterior motive. So she did not dare to enter the palace easily. Even if she entered the palace as a daughter, she would go with a few princes or important officials. She would not stay for long.
Because the current Imperial Palace and the current Emperor already made her feel fear and apprehension.
So when she suddenly heard the news that the Emperor woke up today, her heart was in her throat.
Fear, she felt a sudden fear. It was as if a vicious claw had reached out from the void and grabbed her throat. It made her feel helpless and her blood froze.
She did not believe that the Emperor was really in a coma. Then, this awakening must mean that the other party's plan was being carried out. This meant that the wheel of conspiracy was slowly turning again.
Thinking of the Emperor's greedy and twisted expression that day, she felt a chill.
Empress's woman's instinct and warrior's intuition told her that she would be involved in this conspiracy.
But after the initial fear, she still chose to go to the palace immediately.
First, she was the princess of the royal family. Out of filial piety, she had to go to the palace to visit.
Second, she knew that Sun Lang must be waiting for her. Sun Lang must have an idea.
Even if the other party's idea might be very unfavorable to her, perhaps this cunning man had his own plan. But … if the enemy was the Emperor, standing beside Sun Lang would make her feel at ease.
She thought of the example that Sun Lang once gave her … the example of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
No matter what disagreements there were between Sun Quan and Liu Bei, under the strong threat of Cao Cao, they would have to unite. Even if there were conflicts and schemes within the allies, they would feel more at ease if they united.
That was exactly what she was doing now.
In the Imperial Palace, on a wide walkway, there was a table of warm food from the Imperial Kitchen. It was a very strange scene … and the two Generals of the Empire were sitting opposite each other.
He acted as if no one else was around.
The battle had already begun.
Empress said calmly, "You are in a very bad situation. The position of the Crown Prince's Grand Tutor seems very tempting, but it is like a poison smeared with honey. As the Crown Prince's teacher, you will certainly gain a lot of power, but there will also be risks … For example, if the Crown Prince is deposed because of his lack of virtue, have you ever thought about how much responsibility you have to bear as the Crown Prince's Grand Tutor?
At that time, your building might collapse in the blink of an eye. "
Sun Lang smiled faintly and poured a glass of wine for Empress. He had prepared two sets of bowls, chopsticks, and cups.
He pushed the wine cup over and said, "Killing your fellow soldiers, killing the Seven Luminaries Sword Saint, destroying the Kingdom Protector Sacred Sword, fleeing from the battlefield and going missing. How about these crimes?
Executing an official of the Imperial Court, intimidating a governor of a border, manipulating the military and politics of a state, secretly communicating with foreign forces. How about these crimes? "
"Torturing and killing a prince, secretly mobilizing troops, challenging the Heavenly Might, ignoring the law. How about these crimes?"
He poured a glass for himself, took a sip, and spat it aside. "Damn it, I really don't know what is so good about this strong wine. It is not even as good as Happy Drink."
He threw the wine cup to the side and placed his arm on the table. His entire body leaned forward and approached the Empress Concubine in an aggressive manner. He slowly said, "You even watched my building collapse … If the emperor really wanted to mess with me, would he need to fabricate this kind of accusation and use the crown prince as bait?
He doesn't even need to fabricate any crimes. He only needs to list out the things I have done, and the greatest national thief in the history of the Empire will appear. "
Empress sneered and said, "Using your words, you are quite smart."
Sun Lang said, "You flatter me. Compared to you and your father, I am still far behind. You see, your father clearly has a very good reason to judge me, but he doesn't do it.
Why? "
"Because he knows what he is doing."
"Because he knows."
General Shentse said indifferently, "Today, he announced that I, Sun Lang, am a great traitor. In less than two hours, I will be able to drag him to the Imperial Ancestral Temple and cut him to pieces."
The Empress Concubine's eyes instantly became incomparably fierce.
As a member of the Imperial Family and a general of the Empire, she had enough reason to be angry.
But after her subconscious anger, she realized the crux of the problem.
"But he dares now," Empress said bitterly. "Who gave him the courage?"
Sun Lang replied, "Liang Jingru."
General Tensei's calm and serious state of mind was suddenly broken. She said angrily, "Don't say such nonsense at a time like this!"
Sun Lang said nonchalantly, "What else can I do?
Right now, we are on guard against each other and will never reach true trust and consensus. Information is not transparent. Even if we discuss the Emperor's possible conspiracy, it will only be a few blind guesses. There will be no correct conclusion at all. Why should we do something useless?
It's better to say a few words and have fun. "
Empress was stunned at first, and then she sneered, "You finally can't hold it anymore."
Sun Lang blinked and said innocently, "Ah, what?"
General Tensei narrowed her eyes and said slowly, "It's no fun to pretend to be stupid … I have done a lot of things for the Emperor over the years, and I know a lot of his secret arrangements. If you want to remove the spies he buried in the early years while he is pretending to be sick and unconscious, you have to rely on my intelligence, right?
If you want it, just say it. "
Sun Lang sat up straight and looked up with the expression of a golden retriever, "I want it."
The Empress Concubine smiled and then refused concisely, "No."
Sun Lang was not surprised, as if he had expected this answer. He threw a flirtatious look at her and said, "You are so naughty. You want to bargain with me again … How about this, you provide the intelligence, and I will smash the scene. We will split the profit eighty-two."
Empress said subconsciously, "Okay, eighty for me and twenty for you."
Sun Lang slammed the table and nodded, "Deal."
"…"
"…"
Empress was silent for a moment and said angrily, "Are you scheming against me?"
Sun Lang yawned and said, "It's a fair deal. Both sides are willing and honest. What's wrong with scheming?
What are you talking about? I have given you eighty percent of the profit, and you only need to provide some intelligence, while I have to work hard. What are you dissatisfied with? "
Empress was tongue-tied.
She was just used to bargaining with Sun Lang, but instead, she was taken advantage of.
The Emperor's arrangements over the years were huge. He had great power and wealth, which was enough to feed a terrible monster. The power he secretly controlled was very tempting even to Empress, who was in charge of Tensei Province. Obviously, if the huge power left by the Emperor while he was in a coma was controlled, it was enough to make Tensei Province have another huge leap.
But Sun Lang didn't care about this, and he didn't even mind splitting the profit eighty-two.
This was an extremely shrewd guy who was never willing to suffer losses … What did he want to do?
Empress suddenly said, "You have to share any information and gains you find!"
Sun Lang showed a playful smile, "Of course."
Facing this smile, Her Royal Highness suddenly felt a chill for no reason. She always felt that Sun Lang knew something … but she didn't ask.
Because she knew Sun Lang's temperament, and she also knew that many things had changed.
The man in front of her would no longer hold back from her. If he didn't want to say it, then no matter how she asked, she wouldn't get the right answer.
The two fell into silence. After a while, Empress whispered, "How is Pingyang?"
Sun Lang said lightly, "She's fine. She smiles happily every day, but she secretly cries for a while at night."
The Empress Concubine sighed.
She thought for a while and asked, "Do you really want to assist the First Brother to succeed the throne?"
Sun Lang tilted his head and said, "Why? Do you have any bold ideas?"
Empress opened her mouth, then shook her head and sighed, "I'll go to the palace first. I've said enough today."
She got up and walked past Sun Lang toward the door to the inner palace. Sun Lang shouted behind her, "Hey, eighty-two. You have to keep your word!"
Empress didn't even turn her head and waved her hand, "Wait."
Sun Lang watched Empress go in, then turned around and picked up a chopstick to hit the plate, making a crisp sound. He fell into deep thought.
The game between him and the Emperor had been going on.
This old thing directed and acted out the trick of injuring himself to gain the Emperor's confidence. Then he would take advantage of the situation and take drastic measures.
Thinking like this, he said loudly, "Where are you!
Pack up for me! "
Empress had already entered the inner palace.
The eunuch who had been hiding on the side came over to lead the way, trembling. Ever since the Emperor fell into a coma, the atmosphere in the inner palace and outside court had become strange. She didn't know if it was an illusion, but Empress felt a chill and Senran for no reason as she walked in the palace. She looked around. She had been very familiar with every blade of grass and every tree here, but in just a few days, things had changed. Everything was different.
Yuji Hall, the Emperor's bedroom. After repeated confirmations and registrations, Empress finally saw the Emperor on the sickbed. His eyes were tightly closed, and his face was pale. From time to time, he would show a pained expression.
This was the Emperor of the Empire.
Seeing this face again, Emperor Concubine's heart was filled with disgust and disgust … She knew that the person lying on the bed wasn't a heavily injured and weak old man, but an ambitious and ruthless person, an extremely selfish and cold-blooded monster.
Including this assassination, it was only one part of his conspiracy.
He was lying here with his eyes tightly closed, as if he was unaware of everything around him. But Empress knew that the Emperor must be coldly and indifferently spying on … everything.
"Greetings, grandmother. Greetings, mother." Empress went forward and bowed. "Greetings, brother."
"Shi 'er, you came at the right time. Persuade your mother." The Empress Dowager looked unhappy. "This is nonsense."
Empress looked at Empress with a questioning gaze.
Empress Empress, who had just been given the right to listen to government affairs, seemed to have the first idea.
"For five whole days, the best imperial doctors and the divine weapon eunuchs were helpless. If we give them another five days, will His Majesty get better?"
Empress Empress said, "I think, for the sake of today, we need to seek talents from the court and the common people. We need to pool our ideas and find worthy people to cure His Majesty's injury."
Empress heard this and her heart sank.
She didn't know why, but she had a very bad feeling.