Long Chu continued, "King Zishan, do you know what the Second Ring is called?"
Lu Yin looked at Long Chu.
"On the surface, the Second Ring is part of the Thirteen Imperial Squadrons, but in reality, it's just a killing machine that spies on us. They're called the True Defense Force, and their purpose is to guard against us!"
"What do you want me to do?" Lu Yin asked.
Long Chu whispered, "Regain control of the Zishan Family's military and make decisions for the Zishan Royal Army. We're soldiers, not petty people who play with the rich and powerful. We're definitely not enemies of the Empire."
Lu Yin smiled bitterly, "Commander Long, you think too highly of me. You're a smart man and should understand my current situation. To put it nicely, I'm the Zishan King, but to put it bluntly, I'm just a pawn that His Majesty is using to repay the kindness of his ancestors. To His Majesty, giving me the title of King Zishan is already giving the Zishan Family's former subordinates an explanation. It'll be difficult for me to regain power."
"How will you know if you don't do it, Your Highness? The Third Ring supports you!" Long Chu shouted.
Lu Yin waved his hand, "This isn't urgent. Is there anything else, Commander Long?"
Long Chu exhaled and sat down, "There's something I hope you can help me with."
"What is it?" Lu Yin looked at him.
Long Chu said, "General Sigmund Mathers was also a former subordinate of the Zishan Family, but he was arrested because of the trial on Earth. I hope you can help save him. He must have been framed."
"Why are you so sure?" Lu Yin frowned.
Long Chu lowered his voice, "His Majesty didn't give General Mathers any chance to explain himself. He even sealed off the news the moment he learned of Baruda's betrayal. It's obvious that someone was afraid of complications and slandered His Majesty. They couldn't wait to kill General Mathers. Otherwise, His Majesty wouldn't have convicted him so arbitrarily.
Lu Yin tapped his fingers on the table, deep in thought.
Long Chu stared at Lu Yin, his eyes bloodshot. It was obvious that he hadn't slept all night and was very anxious.
After a while, Lu Yin looked at Long Chu, "I understand. I'll immediately seek an audience with His Majesty and do my best."
Long Chu was delighted, "Thank you, Your Highness."
Lu Yin nodded and asked Xu San to see them out.
He watched Long Chu's departing figure with a cold gaze, "This is the second time, and he still dares to make a move. Does he really think I'm easy to deal with?" Silver had given him a slip of paper on the Perseverance that contained information about the Zishan Family's former subordinates, as well as information about some of the traitors. Long Chu was one of those traitors; he was a member of Sicar.
Long Chu's goal was simple: he wanted to force Lu Yin to save Sigmund. With Lu Yin's current strength, there would be no good outcome if he showed up. Not only would he fail to save Sigmund, but he would also leave an impression on Undying Yushan that he was trying to reorganize Zishan's old subordinates as soon as possible. Many people would see his ignorance and mock his blindness. That way, his position as King Zishan would be ruined in the Great Yu Empire. No one would help someone who was blindly arrogant and couldn't see the situation clearly.
But if he didn't help, he would offend Purple Mountain's old subordinates.
Although Lu Yin didn't understand why his family had made him King Zishan, this identity was definitely useful, and the old subordinates of Zishan were bound to be his future helpers. If he offended them, it would be troublesome in the future.
No matter how he dealt with it, he was in a dilemma.
Sicar's methods were good.
Lu Yin narrowed his eyes and muttered to himself for a moment before leaving King Zishan's residence and heading to the imperial palace.
News that King Zishan wanted to plead for Sigmund spread quickly throughout the Capital Star, and countless people sneered when they heard the news.
"Twenty-seven Corpse Kings escaped, and this is the work of the Neohuman Alliance. His Majesty obviously knows that Sigmund is innocent, or he wouldn't have dared to return. However, this matter requires a scapegoat, or the Great Yu Empire will face pressure from the Innerverse. The Neohuman Alliance is the enemy of the Human Domain, and it's a threat no less than the other Astral Domains. Even His Majesty can't handle it, but this King Zishan actually dares to show up? He's courting death!"
Raas was pleased with himself, "He's just making things difficult for His Majesty. If Sigmund doesn't die, then His Majesty will have to bear the pressure. This Lu Yin can't see the situation clearly and thinks that he's the leader of Zishan's old subordinates. The Zishan family only exists in name."
Sicar shook his head and smiled, "It's not that he can't see the situation clearly, it's just that he doesn't understand it. King Zishan?
Who would take him seriously?
Only the Crown Prince would give him some face in order to show his benevolence. He'll soon experience the consequences of blind arrogance. "Sicar looked at Raas and his expression darkened," I heard you lost to Wu Kai in a race last night? "
Raas froze, embarrassed, "It won't happen again."
Sicar snorted, "What did you promise him?"
Raas was put in a difficult position.
"Speak," Sicar barked.
Raas hesitated, "Please plead for Sigmund in the court."
Sicar slapped Raas across the face, sending him flying back a few meters, "You unfilial son, how dare you make such a bet? The court is where the Empire discusses matters of state, and every decision affects countless people. This is not a game you can play around with. How am I supposed to explain this to His Majesty?
Kneel in the courtyard and don't get up for three days. "
Raas covered his mouth and ran away with an ugly expression.
Sicar rubbed his aching head.
At this moment, it wasn't just Sicar who was mocking Lu Yin's ignorance.
In a pink room, the little loli Peach stared at the screen with sparkling eyes. Countless snacks were displayed on it, and she was almost drooling.
There was a knock on the door, followed by a pleasant voice, "Captain, there's news that King Zishan wishes to plead for Sigmund."
Peach blinked, "A good person."
There was a pause, "What did you say?"
Peach said matter-of-factly, "I said he's a good person. Sigmund is clearly wronged, and no one else would dare to plead for him. My attitude towards him in the court wasn't good, so I should find a chance to apologise."
The door was silent.
Within the imperial palace, the Undying Yushan had been standing there for two hours with his eyes closed.
No one dared to disturb him.
After a while, he opened his eyes, "What is it?"
A palace maid who had just arrived respectfully reported, "Your Majesty, King Zishan requests an audience."
"Let him in," the Undying Yushan replied.
Lu Yin followed a palace maid into the palace, where Bronsen waited outside for him.
As soon as he left, Crown Prince Dorren and Second Prince Duque arrived at the same time. Seeing Lu Yin's back, Dorren smiled, "Why are you here, Second Brother?"
Duque replied lazily, "To see Father, what about you, Big Brother?"
"Me too," Dorren said.
Duque glanced at the palace, "Then why aren't you going in?"
"Second Brother?
Why aren't you going in? "Dorren asked.
Duque pouted, "Stop smiling at me, it makes me sick."
Dorren sighed, "So what if I don't smile?
Second Brother, don't tire yourself out in life, it'll be hard. "
Duque picked at his ear, "You should say that to yourself, but with me chasing after you, you'll be tired even if you don't want to."
"Is the throne really that important to you?
You don't even acknowledge me as your big brother, "Dorren whispered as he stared at Duque.
Duque Yushan ignored him and walked straight into the palace. "Let's go. If we're any slower, Father will be angered to death by that King Zishan. I don't want him to die before I can become Crown Prince. The throne will be yours."
Dorren sighed and walked into the palace.
Bronsen's expression was calm; the struggle for the throne was bloody, but the Great Yu Empire was an exception. Undying Yushan only had five children, and the third and fourth had died in the Innerverse, leaving only the Crown Prince, Second Prince, and Fifth Princess. The throne had to be given to one of the three, but the Fifth Princess wasn't interested. The Crown Prince and Second Prince had been fighting for it, but it was a little too open and they even dared to speak of it in public.
"Lu Yin greets Your Majesty."
Undying Yushan looked at a glowing purple plant and waved to Lu Yin, "Come take a look, this plant comes from a strange planet, it doesn't have a name yet."
Lu Yin walked closer and looked at the purple plant. It was round and grew up in segments, emitting strange undulations that he couldn't tell if it was strong or weak.
"Don't get close, it's very domineering right now."
Lu Yin was confused, "Domineering?"
Undying Yushan nodded, "It can kill Explorers."
Lu Yin's expression changed and he quickly retreated, looking at the purple plant in shock, "It's that powerful?"
The Undying Yushan laughed heartily as he looked at the purple plant. He approached it step by step and, to Lu Yin's surprise, reached out to touch it. He then turned to Lu Yin, "Do you want to touch it?
It's very comfortable. "