After killing four concubines, the queen was sentenced to death and reborn

Ming Wang patted his shoulder and continued, "Fifth brother! You have no choice now. Only by cooperating with me can you keep your sister."

"If you hand over the military power, you can save Rong Le, but without the military power, you will be at the mercy of others. Think about it carefully! Third brother is waiting for your answer." Prince Ming patted his shoulder, looked at him solemnly and meaningfully, then got up and left Prince Xiang's Mansion.

After Prince Ming left, Princess Xiang came in hurriedly. Seeing that he looked very bad, she stepped forward and asked, "Prince, what happened?"

Prince Xiang frowned and said in a deep voice: "Nanjiang wants to marry the Princess of Daliang, and your majesty wants Rong Le to marry."

"What? How could this happen?" Princess Xiang was shocked when she heard the news.

"Then why did the Ming King come?"

“He knows that Rong Le and I have a deep relationship as siblings, and he will definitely not watch Rong Le marry far away in southern Xinjiang, so he wants me to join forces with him.” King Xiang’s face became increasingly ugly, and he was very conflicted.

Princess Xiang immediately understood everything. His Majesty was forcing them to use military power in exchange for Rong Le not having to marry into the imperial family.

"My Lord, then...what should we do now?"

"What should I do? I don't know what to do. If I join forces with King Ming and he seizes Daliang one day, I will be the first to suffer. If I hand over the military power, my death will not be far away." King Xiang clenched his fists and slammed them heavily on the table. His eyes were red. He, Xiao Xuanchen, was cruel enough.

Princess Xiang had no choice but to continue: "Then...then we have no choice but to sacrifice Rong Le."

King Xiang couldn't bear it, but now he had no choice... He closed his eyes helplessly and sighed.

Princess Xiang held his hand and comforted him, "Your Highness, this is Rong Le's fate. How can a person escape fate? The marriage between Daliang and Southern Xinjiang is a custom. If this is the case, Rong Le will not suffer any grievances if she marries to Southern Xinjiang. The late emperor's sister, Princess Chaoyang, is still alive. After all, she is Rong Le's aunt."

"I'm going out for a while." King Xiang pushed her away with a grim expression, stood up and walked out.

Princess Xiang chased after him and shouted, "Where are you going, my Lord?"

King Xiang did not answer her and left without caring.

Princess Xiang shouted, "My Lord!"

King Xiang ordered his confidant, "Prepare the carriage."

"Where is your Majesty going?"

"Go and come again."

"You're here again?"

King Xiang took a jade pendant from his waist, gave it to his confidant, and solemnly instructed: "Send this jade pendant to Duke Zheng, and ask him to come to Junyou to talk."

"Your Highness! If you meet Duke Zheng in private, this matter will be revealed..." The confidant's face changed slightly, and he looked alert.

King Xiang said in a deep voice: "At this point, I can only take a gamble."

"Your Majesty!"

"Go quickly!" King Xiang urged sternly.

"Yes!"

Before leaving, King Xiang went to the study first, took out the military token from the cabinet and held it in his hand.

He left the palace through the back door, got on a small carriage, and headed for Jun Youlai.

After waiting for a long time in Jun Youlai's private room, the moment the door opened, Duke Zheng walked in, "Prince Xiang!"

"Duke Zheng, please take a seat!"

Duke Zheng didn't want to come at first, but when he saw the jade pendant, he came after all.

After the two of them sat down, Duke Zheng placed the jade pendant on the table and said, "If I remember correctly, this jade pendant was given by the late emperor. When Your Majesty led the army to war, the late emperor gave him the jade pendant. Seeing this jade pendant is like seeing Prince Xiang."

"Duke Zheng is right." King Xiang said in a deep voice.

Duke Zheng looked alert and asked, "So why did the King of Xiang ask me to come here?"

"I have a favor to ask, Duke Zheng, for your help." King Xiang lowered his attitude, he really had no other choice.

"What's the matter?"

"Nanjiang wants to marry a princess from Daliang, and His Majesty has decided to let Rong Le marry into Nanjiang." Duke Zheng also knew a thing or two about this matter. Among all the princesses of marriageable age, Princess Rong Le is the only one waiting to be married, making her the only candidate for marriage.

Your Majesty has had a long-standing grudge against King Xiang, so naturally he will not get involved.

"Princess Rong Le has reached the age of marriage. As a princess of Daliang, it is her duty to marry into the Daliang clan."

Prince Xiang made a harsh statement, "The marriage between Daliang and Southern Xinjiang has been a custom since Emperor Gaozu. If the Queen gives birth to a princess in the future, there is no guarantee that she will not be sent to marry. After all, there is a precedent of legitimate princesses marrying to foreign countries in the previous dynasty."

"Duke Zheng, you helped me this time, and I will do my best to help you again in the future."

"Your Majesty has already set his sights on Princess Rong Le. I am helpless and cannot do anything to help His Majesty." Duke Zheng thought over and over again and still did not want to get involved in this mess.

King Xiang's expression was cold, "If Duke Zheng is willing to help, I am willing to help His Royal Highness the Crown Prince ascend the throne."

Duke Zheng's eyes changed slightly, and he asked in a cold voice, "Why should I believe Your Majesty? Is it just because of Your Majesty's love for the Queen?"

"What if I am willing to hand over the military command to the Queen?" King Xiang's lips trembled as he took out his last trump card.

When Duke Zheng heard this, he was surprised. He didn't expect that he would use military power in exchange.

Prince Xiang placed the military token on the table. Duke Zheng looked incredulous and said, "Is your Majesty crazy?"

"I am not crazy." King Xiang said coldly.

"Even if I agree to you, I am not sure that His Majesty can change his mind. Daliang wants to marry a princess, and Princess Rong Le is the most suitable candidate." Duke Zheng said in a deep voice.

The expression on Prince Xiang's face was tense, and he said in a low voice: "Duke Zheng only needs to submit a few memorials to guide the choice of the bride to Ronghua."

"Princess Ronghua?" Duke Zheng repeated.

The King of Xiang curled his lips and chuckled, "In two months, Ronghua will be old enough to be married."

"Princess Ronghua's biological mother passed away a long time ago. She is all alone in the palace and is used by the prince to marry a foreign prince. She is really pitiful."

King Xiang smiled, "Rong Le is my sister from the same mother. Although Rong Hua is also my sister, she is a sister of mine. If she is not pitiful, then Rong Le will be pitiful. I can only pity her."

Duke Zheng has been shaken, but if he really agrees, this matter may not succeed. Even if it succeeds, it will inevitably be suspected by His Majesty.

If Xiao Xuanchen knew that the two of them had a private relationship, all their efforts would be wasted.

"Forgive me, I cannot agree to this. The benefits offered by the prince are indeed tempting, but the risks are too great. Moreover, it is simply impossible to change your majesty's mind. Please forgive me for being unable to help you. I will take my leave first." Duke Zheng hesitated for a moment, but still refused. Now that the Queen is the only one in power in the harem, it is inevitable that your majesty will think too much. If it is reported at this time that their Duke Zheng's Mansion has had dealings with Prince Xiang's Mansion, your majesty will certainly become suspicious.