133: Imperial edict, establish a new emperor

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On the front lines of the battlefield between the Huns and Sheng Country, the camp of Sheng Country's First General, Li Yuanyuan, was located here.

Not long ago, this military camp welcomed the disheveled Fourth Prince.

Inside the General's tent in the military camp, Fourth Prince Sheng Zixiao and the burly-faced Li Yuanyuan sat facing each other.

"General Li, only upon arriving here have I felt at ease."

Sheng Zixiao's words were filled with the emotion of surviving a catastrophe.

Across from him, Li Yuanyuan heard Sheng Zixiao's words and said resentfully, "I truly didn't expect Third Prince Prince would do such things!"

"I didn't expect it either. If it weren't for the mole I planted by Third Prince Sheng Tianlong's side giving me the information, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to escape no matter what."

Amidst a slight sigh, Sheng Zixiao at this moment showed none of the unruly personality that outsiders saw.

The seven Princes of the Royal Family.

Except for a couple of individuals, every single one had their disguise!

Fourth Prince disguised himself as unruly and unpredictable precisely because he didn't want to be seen as a major enemy and targeted by anyone during the struggle among the Princes.

He just didn't expect.

Third Prince Sheng Tianlong would be so ruthless.

Whether you are a threat or not.

As long as you are of Royal Family blood, you must die!

Across from him, Li Yuanyuan's eyes flickered slightly after hearing Sheng Zixiao's words: "Fourth Prince Prince, you actually succeeded in planting a mole by Third Prince's side?"

"That guy, who can't live without women, planting a mole isn't..." Halfway through speaking, Sheng Zixiao suddenly looked at Li Yuanyuan before him, unable to hold the teacup in his hand steady.

His voice immediately rose: "General Li, why are you asking me this question?!"

Regarding Sheng Zixiao's words, Li Yuanyuan sighed.

As if because he didn't get the final answer, he shook his head slightly with some regret.

"Of course, it's because Li Yuanyuan is also my man." Inside the military tent, Third Prince Sheng Tianlong, wearing a magnificent golden robe, walked out lazily: "Brother, you dare to plant spies by my side, you're not simple."

"It's you!" Sheng Zixiao's eyes revealed fear: "What exactly do you want to do?!"

"What do I want? Shouldn't you, my younger brother, understand?" Third Prince Sheng Tianlong was completely at ease.

Now, the general situation of Heaven and Earth has almost become a foregone conclusion, becoming Third Prince Sheng Tianlong's overall plan!

"You want the throne?" Sheng Zixiao took a deep breath: "Imperial Brother, the throne is yours, I can withdraw."

"Since you want to withdraw, then be more sensible." Third Prince Sheng Tianlong threw a dagger in front of Sheng Zixiao: "Besides Second Prince who has submitted to me, and you, the other Princes are already on their way."

"Can't you leave a way out?"

"If our situations were reversed, I don't think you would leave a way out for me, would you?"

Third Prince Sheng Tianlong's words made Sheng Zixiao fall silent.

After a long while.

In the military tent, Sheng Zixiao, holding the dagger plunged into his chest, closed his eyes unwillingly.

"Prince, what should be done next?"

Li Yuanyuan glanced at Third Prince Sheng Tianlong, his eyes revealing a hint of affection.

"Next."

Looking at the heavy rain outside the military tent, Third Prince Sheng Tianlong closed his eyes in intoxication: "It's time to return to the Imperial City and take the position that belongs to me!"

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The carriage procession, escorted by a thousand people, traveled steadily along the muddy road.

In the foremost carriage, Third Prince Sheng Tianlong admired the rain outside the window, his thoughts drifting.

"Has that woman woken up?"

"Reporting to Prince, Miss Hei Sha has woken up." By the carriage, the mounted guard in the heavy rain said this to Third Prince Sheng Tianlong.

"Doesn't she have anything she wants to say to me?" Feeling the injury on his abdomen that had been bandaged but still ached faintly, Third Prince Sheng Tianlong's expression wasn't good.

If it weren't for this woman.

If it were anyone else, they would have already had their entire clan exterminated by him!

"Miss Hei Sha did not convey any message..." The guard reported honestly.

Seeing this, Third Prince Sheng Tianlong sneered: "Forget it, everything can wait until after I ascend the throne."

The sky was dark and gloomy, as if foreshadowing the changing of an era.

That night.

Third Prince Sheng Tianlong returned to the Imperial City.

Under the gaze of all the commoners and officials.

The seriously ill Emperor actually walked out of the Imperial Palace himself to welcome Third Prince!

Such a grand ceremony caused the people of the Capital to look at each other in dismay.

Late at night.

The Emperor summoned all the officials to Fengtian Hall.

Where there were originally positions for the seven Princes, at this time there were only Second Prince and Third Prince.

Third Prince had just returned to the Capital, and the Emperor immediately summoned all the officials to Fengtian Hall. Vaguely, everyone had a premonition, but they didn't dare to think deeply about it.

When the officials arrived at Fengtian Hall.

They discovered that the Emperor on the high seat was sitting behind a beaded curtain.

There was no prelude at all.

The officials then saw a eunuch holding an imperial decree and reading it aloud.

"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees."

"In the 501st year of Sheng Country, state affairs are heavy, and being gravely ill, I no longer have the strength to govern the country. After much deliberation, I have decided to appoint the position of the next Crown Prince today!"

"Among the seven Princes, I see that only Third Prince shows compassion for the people, possesses great righteousness, and is the rightful choice to be the ruler of the country!"

"Therefore, effective immediately, I announce to all under Heaven that on the * day of the * month in the 501st year of Sheng Country, he shall be established as the new Emperor!"

"By Imperial Command!"

The sound of the eunuch reading the imperial decree was extremely clear in the ears of the officials and Generals.

The important officials at court all revealed disbelief in their eyes.

But that imperial decree was so clear, leaving no room for refutation!

"Emperor, this old official has a question." In this noisy Fengtian Hall, the voice of a White-Haired Old Man caused Fengtian Hall to fall silent.

All the officials looked at the Old Man who spoke.

It was Prime Minister Yu, an absolutely important official at court!

Regarding Prime Minister Yu's words, the Emperor behind the beaded curtain nodded slightly.

And the eunuch not far away, understanding, shrieked: "The Emperor has granted it."

"This official is confused, where has Eunuch Wei gone?"

Without asking about the new Emperor, Prime Minister Yu's question was very particular.

And after his words echoed in Fengtian Hall.

The officials inside the hall also reacted one after another.

That's right, where is Eunuch Wei?

Every time the Emperor held court, no matter when, he would bring Eunuch Wei.

This had never changed!

"Just a serving eunuch, does this need to be asked in court?"

The Emperor on the high seat finally spoke.

His words silenced many officials.

"This old official is foolish." Prime Minister Yu, understanding something, sighed deeply.

"If none of my beloved officials have memorials to present, you may withdraw. Tomorrow the new Emperor will ascend the throne, and the whole world should celebrate!"

"May our Emperor live ten thousand years, ten thousand times ten thousand years!"

Amidst the bowing of the officials, the Emperor on the throne rose and left.

"Imperial Brother, congratulations." Second Prince smiled faintly at Third Prince Sheng Tianlong.

"Without Imperial Brother, it would have been difficult for me to achieve what I have today, Hahaha."

In the hearts of Third Prince Sheng Tianlong and Second Prince, it was as clear as a mirror.

"Imperial Brother, rest assured. Once I become the new Emperor, I will definitely grant you a Domain, make you a Prince, and let you enjoy a lifetime of glory and wealth!"

Regarding Third Prince Sheng Tianlong's words, Second Prince hesitated for a moment: "I want to take off these clothes."

"Hmm? What does Imperial Brother mean?"

"Recently, I've thought a lot." Second Prince's thoughts drifted: "Compared to stepping on blood and grasping power, I prefer a more ordinary life."

"You don't want anything?" Third Prince Sheng Tianlong's eyes showed surprise. Even though he was from the 21st century, he still felt he couldn't quite understand this guy's thinking.