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421: The Royal Scroll, the struggle for power will begin

“The south... three to five months...”

Dugu Buzheng and the others looked hesitant.

Three to five months, neither long nor short, but in the current situation, this was absolutely the most crucial time, and no one dared to be careless.

Once the Xia Emperor went south, it meant a complete relinquishing of Royal Power.

If they followed him and stayed for three to five months, by the time they returned, everything would likely be settled, and it would be too late.

Imperial Concubine Zhao asked, “When does Your Majesty plan to leave?”

The Xia Emperor said, “Tomorrow is a good day. This Prince plans to go south tomorrow. If you beloved consorts wish to experience the southern scenery with This Prince, you can discuss it with the princes and princesses. Of course, if you don't go, it’s fine. I will be back in three to five months at most...”

“......”

Everyone looked at each other.

This time, the Xia Emperor had basically gathered the most important concubines in the harem.

Yan Ruyu's mother, Baizhi of Weiyang Palace; Yan Quanzhen's mother, Yuanfei of Qiuxia Hall.

Yan Ruyi's mother, Consort Ning of Ning'an Palace; Yan Wuhai's mother, Consort Lu of Changqing Palace.

Yan Wuchen's mother, Imperial Concubine Zhao of Chunxuan Palace, and Xue Guiren, among other key concubines, were all present.

Imperial Concubine Zhao softly asked, “Your Majesty intends to go south for recuperation, but what about the affairs of the court?”

The concubines also looked at the Xia Emperor curiously. There was no definite news about the Crown Prince's position, and the Xia Emperor would certainly make preparations before going south.

The Xia Emperor smiled faintly, “This Prince has already prepared an imperial dao scroll and placed it in the Qintian Bureau. Even the Imperial Advisor does not know the contents of the scroll. After I go south, the contents of the scroll will be gradually announced. Whoever's name is inside will be the New Emperor of Great Xia!”

“imperial dao scroll...”

Dugu Buzheng and the others' gazes sharpened.

The more critical the moment, the more they could not leave.

No one knew whose name was on the scroll, but as long as they obtained the imperial dao scroll, then whose name would be on it would be decided by them.

The Xia Emperor knew what everyone was thinking. He smiled faintly, “You have one day to consider. Just give me a definite answer tomorrow.”

After speaking, he drank a cup of wine.

Cough cough!

After the wine went down, the Xia Emperor coughed violently. He covered his mouth, and his palm was covered in blood.

“......”

Dugu Buzheng and the others saw the blood in the Xia Emperor's hand, and their hearts tightened again. The Xia Emperor was truly failing!

Dugu Buzheng got up and supported the Xia Emperor, “Your Majesty, wine harms the body. Drink less.”

The Xia Emperor wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and chuckled, “It's fine! It's rare for everyone to gather together. Let's drink well today! Perhaps it will be difficult for everyone to gather again in the future.”

To leave, there was naturally a choice to be made. He gave everyone the opportunity to choose, and how they chose was up to them.

This Great Xia, for him, was a kind of restraint, a kind of shackles, and he was about to break free from the shackles and find his own path.

“......”

Dugu Buzheng's eyes showed a complex expression.

The others also sighed in their hearts. The Xia Emperor's current situation was not good, and they did not know how long he could last. They had to make plans for what came next.

The Crown Prince's position, the imperial dao scroll, the New Emperor of Great Xia—they all had to interfere.

Their princes and princesses were naturally not too bad, but with them behind them, they could certainly help a lot and seize many opportunities.

An hour later.

After the meal, the Xia Emperor stood up and waved his hand, “That's all for today! Everyone, you may leave.”

“......”

Dugu Buzheng helped the Xia Emperor leave.

Everyone had different thoughts and left the scene one after another. The matter of the imperial dao scroll was crucial, and they had to quickly tell their daughters to make plans early.

After helping the Xia Emperor to his sleeping quarters, Dugu Buzheng returned to her Phoenix Luan Hall. She wrote a letter and handed it to Xu-嬷嬷, “Give this letter to Yan Junlin. Tell him to come here for dinner, and also... ask him to invite Xie Weilou as well.”

“Understood!”

Xu-嬷嬷 took the letter and left quickly.

Not long after.

Yan Junlin and the others all received the latest news.

First Princes Residence.

Yan Junlin looked at the letter in his hand and said in a deep voice, “Father Emperor is going south tomorrow and will only return in three to five months? It seems my previous feeling was correct. Father Emperor intends to completely relinquish Royal Power. My opportunity has arrived.”

Yan Qingcheng said, “The imperial dao scroll is in the Qintian Bureau. No one knows whose name is inside, not even the Imperial Advisor... Since that's the case, as long as we can obtain the imperial dao scroll in advance, then it can contain anyone's name!”

Yan Junlin smiled and said, “That's the truth! Go and prepare. The struggle for Royal Power is about to begin. If this succeeds, my Great Xia will have a piece of Demon Clan territory.”

Yan Qingcheng hesitated for a moment, “Previously, Xie Weilou massacred my one hundred thousand Demon Clan members. Those elders wished they could dismember him... They will not let Xie Weilou go. At this critical juncture, you must not get close to him. If you want to gain the support of my Demon Clan, you might even have to confront Xie Weilou.”

Yan Junlin said, “For now, there's no need to pay attention to this matter. If my Father Emperor goes south, there will definitely be new news. At that time, we will act according to the situation. If I really have to confront Xie Weilou, then I can only go all out.”

“I'll go do it now!”

Yan Qingcheng turned and left the pavilion.

On the other side.

Yan Ruyu held the envelope, a sharp glint flashing in her eyes. She said to her maid, “The struggle for Royal Power is about to begin. Send a message to Nightingale and tell her that I would like to invite West Chu Sword Immortal to Great Xia.”

An opportunity! The Xia Emperor indeed gave them an opportunity. Whether they could succeed next depended on their own abilities.

“As you command.”

The maid bowed respectfully.

At the same time.

The residences of the other princes and princesses also made various moves.

“The opportunity has appeared. Let's fight for it.”

“Years of planning were for this moment. Immediately contact the court officials and tell them that This Prince wants to host a banquet for them.”

“Fight! You all go and fight. I want to see who can seize my delicious food.”

“......”

Everyone immediately took action and made arrangements, not just the princes and princesses.

Those in the court also knew that the general trend was coming. Great Xia was about to usher in a chaotic situation of Royal Power struggle.

Those who had already taken sides were uneasy, fearing they had made the wrong choice, while others were full of fighting spirit. As long as they gambled correctly, from then on, they would rise to prominence, and their entire clan would flourish!

However, Prime Minister Wei, as the head of all officials, was currently in silence, choosing to close his doors and see no one.

Everyone naturally understood the reason. At this critical juncture, no matter what choice Prime Minister Wei made, he would not immediately show his hand.

Because he was the head of all officials, the number one treacherous minister. His every move concerned the entire court situation.

The Xia Emperor had just planned to leave. If he were to immediately take sides, the Xia Emperor might conduct a purge before leaving.

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