Quick Travel: The beginning is Shura Field

Chapter 1515: Vicious and domineering (22)

Zi Yi presented the imperial edict to the emperor, who flipped through a page and said in shock, "Has His Majesty passed away?"

"Your Majesty, our late emperor was seriously ill and passed away a few days ago. His last wish before his death was to send Prince Xiao back to the country."

Now that his ally was dead, there was really no need for Xiao Ye to send him back to Chaotian Kingdom.

Not only that, he also had to make use of Xiao Ye and make Xiao Ye trust him, so that Xiao Ye would be able to help him deal with Wen Shu.

"I know about this matter, and I mourn for your Majesty. Come, send the envoy of Chaotian Kingdom to rest."

"No need. I am in a hurry to report to His Majesty Anguo, so I will not stay any longer. Goodbye." As Zi Yi left, an unknown minor official stepped out and said in a high-pitched voice, "Your Majesty, this matter is strange."

The emperor's thoughts were interrupted, and he asked, "What's so strange?"

"The Emperor of Chaotian Kingdom has just passed away, and the messenger has delivered the news. This timing is obviously unreasonable. Either the Emperor of Chaotian Kingdom has passed away a long time ago, or the other party has been hiding in the imperial city for a long time, otherwise it is impossible to send the message so timely."

"I suspect that Chaotian State has spies hiding in our imperial city. This matter concerns the safety of the imperial city and your majesty. I suggest that we should conduct a strict investigation and eliminate dissidents."

If there were anyone in the Chaotian Kingdom’s palace, they would definitely recognize the person who was speaking. He was Zhui Hun, Dai Ke’s personal guard.

Another person stepped out to support him: "I think this is reasonable. This is related to the safety of your majesty and the safety of our country. We must conduct a thorough investigation!"

The emperor also had his doubts about this matter, and immediately ordered: "Okay, this matter will be handed over to you two. Make sure to find the spy and eliminate him!" "I obey your order!"

"I accept the decree!"

The emperor looked at Wen Shu who was about to speak and said, "I will consider the matter of granting marriage again, but Xiao Ye must return to the palace. If the young general disobeys my order, don't blame me for being merciless!"

Wen Shu was about to choke when the person next to her whispered, "Young General, be careful with your words and actions, don't let Prince Xiao get involved."

Wen Shu stopped talking and resisted the urge to turn her head to look over.

In Sheng Kingdom, they all call Xiao Ye the Seventeenth Prince, and only people from Chaotian Kingdom call Xiao Ye Prince Xiao.

Could it be that the other party is from Chaotian Kingdom?

Wen Shu had only been in court for a short time and could not remember all the officials in the Chaotian Kingdom's court, but those who could stand next to her must have a high status.

Wen Shu changed the subject: "His Highness the Seventeenth Prince is seriously injured. The doctor said it is inconvenient to move him. I will personally send His Highness the Seventeenth Prince back to the palace tomorrow when his injuries stabilize." The emperor continued to ask other ministers, which was considered as his tacit agreement to Wen Shu's proposal.

After the court session, Wen Shu took advantage of the moment when no one was paying attention and dragged the official who had just spoken to a corner, asking, "Are you from the Chaotian Kingdom?"

"General, it doesn't matter who I am. What matters is that I will help Prince Xiao get what he needs. Please don't reveal our identities."

Judging from what the other party said, he is not the only one from Chaotian Kingdom.

"Who is your leader? I want to see him."

"We don't trust the general enough to risk exposure, but I can tell you that we have spies everywhere, so you'd better not act rashly."

"If you threaten us, I will have no choice but to kill you."

The other party's bad tone was exactly the same as Dai Ke's, and one could tell at a glance that he was Dai Ke's man.

"Dai Ke sent you here? Doesn't she hate Xiao Ye and torture him beyond recognition?"

"General, people always have to go through hardships on their way to growth, don't they? Without a firm character tempered by setbacks, how can you achieve great things?"

Wen Shu sneered: "I really can't praise Dai Ke's approach."

"The general's approval is not important, as long as it is useful."

Wen Shu had nothing to say and left the palace directly, but was stopped by Xiao Liangci when she was about to mount her horse.

"How can you propose a marriage? Where do you put me?"

Wen Shu climbed onto the horse, looked down at him, and spoke in a cold voice: "Before I settle down with A Ye in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, please don't mention meaningless love anymore. I can't afford to talk about it now, and I don't want to talk about it."

"drive!"

Looking at Wen Shu riding away on horseback, Xiao Liangci looked unwilling.

Five days ago, in Chaotian Kingdom, the pale emperor sat in the court, angrily looking at the group of people kneeling on the ground.

"Your Majesty, please appoint a crown prince immediately!"

As soon as the emperor woke up, the imperial physician informed him that he was terminally ill, his internal organs were rapidly failing, and he was afraid that he would not live long.

He originally wanted to go to court to arrange matters, but this group of people forced him to appoint a crown prince, as if he would die tomorrow.

He had only been on the throne for a few years, and he was reluctant to appoint a crown prince.

But all the ministers pressed him, so he had to ask, "Who do you think is suitable?"

"Your Majesty, I think the Eighth Prince is filial and obedient, and he is also the son of the Imperial Concubine, so he can be made the Crown Prince."

"I think the Ninth Prince is both virtuous and talented, and is the perfect candidate for the crown prince."

"The Fifth Prince is both talented and knowledgeable, and has made great contributions. He is very suitable." "I think..."

Listening to the ministers' recommendations, the emperor sneered in his heart.

These princes have many admirers, and I am afraid that as soon as he is appointed as the crown prince, they will use his serious illness as an excuse to get rid of him in order to achieve quick success.

The emperor coughed a few times and had a candidate in mind: "I am decreeing today that the third prince Dai Wuyou has excellent character, sympathizes with the people, is humble and respectful, and is a pillar of the country. Today, he will be made the crown prince and will rule the East Palace."

"Cough cough cough..."

As soon as the emperor finished speaking, he coughed violently and coughed up a mouthful of thick blood.

He stood up and wanted to leave the court, but he fell down instead.

Dai Ke, who was sitting in the side hall, heard the announcement and blew the hot tea beside his mouth carelessly: "Hurry up and spread the news of the emperor's death to the Shengguo Palace."

After Dai Ke finished speaking, the eunuchs shouted that the emperor had passed away, and the whole Taiqian Palace was filled with silence.

The third prince Dai Wuyou, who was appointed by the emperor before his death, also succeeded to the throne smoothly.

Three days later.

Dai Wuyou was handling official business when the door suddenly opened. He looked at Dai Ke, who was dressed in white, and immediately stepped forward to salute respectfully: "Nephew greets aunt."

Dai Kexu helped him up and said with a smile: "You are already the emperor, there is no need to show such courtesy to others."

Dai Wuyou said sincerely: "Of course it is not necessary for others, but aunt is my nephew's benefactor. If it were not for your support, how could my nephew fight for the throne?"

As he spoke, Dai Wuyou knelt down to thank him with great sincerity: "Aunt, I will never forget your kindness!"

Dai Ke held his arm steady and helped him stand up: "I know you are a good boy. From now on, this Chaotian Kingdom will be handed over to you. When I finish my work, this tiger talisman will also be yours." "My nephew is terrified. This tiger talisman is a life-saving talisman given to my aunt by my grandfather. How can you hand it over to me?"

Dai Ke said, "I was going to return this tiger talisman, but my brother is so eager to attack me that I have to fight back."

What she meant was that she would give the tiger talisman, but she had to give it away voluntarily. If someone wanted to snatch it, they would have to pay a price.

Dai Wuyou understood what she meant: "Thank you, auntie!"