After I became a passerby, I saved the villain's family

The air became stagnant for a moment.

Emperor Chengren said in disbelief: "Is what you said true? Could it be a mistake?"

The soldier said in a sad voice: "Your Majesty, there is a fast-flowing river under the cliff. Yesterday, our subordinates searched for a long time but could not find the bodies of the two men..."

"This..." Emperor Chengren looked at Duke Jiang with difficulty, who was in pain, "Duke Jiang, I am sorry for you..."

Let him, the old man, bury the young.

Duke Jiang sat at the bottom with his head down, saying nothing.

Jiang Ciyan looked sad, with his hands clenched tightly.

What both of them were thinking about was the ending of Jiang Ci'an that Jiang Ruoli had mentioned before.

After all their efforts, can't they reverse their fate?

The father and son were silent, and it was difficult for them to accept this matter for a while.

Emperor Chengren was also very sad. The Jiang family had been loyal for generations, but he didn't expect Jiang Ci'an to die at such a young age...

The entire hall was shrouded in a heavy and depressing atmosphere.

At this moment, a young eunuch suddenly ran in in a panic.

"His Majesty!"

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince... has passed away!"

"What did you say?!"

Emperor Chengren stepped back suddenly, as if struck by lightning.

"Just now, news came from Qingze County that His Highness...did not make it..."

"Prince!"

Emperor Chengren screamed in pain and fainted.

"His Majesty!"

"His Majesty!"

"Go and call the doctor!"

There was chaos in the Yangxin Palace.

Yonghe Hall.

Eunuch Liu ran into the hall in panic.

"Your Highness! Your Highness the Crown Prince..."

Then Xiao Yuheng was seen reading a secret letter.

Hearing Eunuch Liu's voice, Xiao Yuheng slowly raised his head, his eyes surprisingly bright.

"Xiao Yujing is finally dead!"

"From now on, this palace will rule the world!"

His eyes were red and his face had a ferocious look.

Eunuch Liu was so frightened that he couldn't help but tremble, "Your Highness..."

"Eunuch Liu, you don't need to persuade me anymore. Today is the best time to force the emperor to abdicate. I must make my father pass the throne to me!"

Xiao Yuheng laughed crazily and looked at the secret letter in his hand.

"From now on, I no longer have to live under Xiao Yujing's shadow. I am the most honorable prince of Dacheng!"

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The prince died suddenly, and the court officials were shocked and rushed to the palace without stopping.

"Zheng Ye" mixed in with a group of officials and entered the Xuanzheng Hall.

Upon hearing that the emperor had fainted, the court officials were all worried.

Duke Jiang and Jiang Ci Yan stood aside with dejected looks.

Everyone had heard about Jiang Ci'an's sacrifice, and the joy of the victory in the war was no longer felt at all.

The entire Xuan Zheng Hall was shrouded in a dark cloud.

Outside the palace gate.

A group of men in black secretly entered the palace.

Strangely, I didn't see any guards along the way.

The man in black felt relieved and quickly ran towards the Yonghe Hall.

They didn't notice that the palace alley behind them, which was originally empty, was instantly filled with royal guards after they left.

The man in black came to Yonghe Hall and reported to Xiao Yuheng.

"Your Highness."

Xiao Yuheng looked at the twenty or so people in front of him and nodded with satisfaction.

Lu Jinzhou was efficient and no one tried to stop him.

"Wait here for a while. If I don't come back after one stick of incense, you will kill me in Xuanzheng Hall."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Xiao Yuheng straightened his robe and walked towards the Xuanzheng Hall with big strides...

Xuanzheng Hall.

The court officials did not have to wait too long. Emperor Chengren was supported by Eunuch Luo and came tremblingly into the palace.

The prince's sudden death made him age ten years in an instant.

The court officials were all filled with grief.

Emperor Chengren sat on the dragon throne without saying a word.

The Minister of Personnel stood up and said, "Your Majesty, regarding the funeral of His Highness..."

Emperor Chengren's body trembled violently.

Yes, we can’t leave Jing’er alone in Qingze County.

"Send the Royal Guards to Qingze County immediately and bring back the prince's... body."

"As for the funeral..." Emperor Chengren's face was painful, and he spoke with difficulty, "Let's discuss it after the prince comes back..."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The hall fell silent again.

"Your Majesty, the Third Prince has arrived..."

A eunuch entered the hall to report.

"What is he doing here?" Emperor Chengren's face became even uglier.

"Father, I am your son. How can I come to Xuanzheng Palace?"

A clear voice sounded, and Xiao Yuheng walked into the hall.

"You are under house arrest now, who allowed you to come out? Are all the guards of Yonghe Palace dead?!" Emperor Chengren said angrily.

Xiao Yuheng was not angry. He said calmly, "Father, I am here to help you."

"What are you thinking now?!" Emperor Chengren frowned.

Xiao Yuheng smiled and said, "Father, my second brother is dead now, and my eldest brother has long since left the palace and established his own government, and the position of Crown Prince is now vacant. Father should restore my son's clan membership as soon as possible."

"You're dreaming!"

Emperor Chengren was so angry that he threw the memorial in his hand at him.

Xiao Yuheng dodged slightly and looked at Emperor Chengren with a forced smile.

"Father, at the moment, I am the most suitable candidate for the crown prince. Please do not hesitate any longer."

"You! Rebellious son!" Emperor Chengren coughed angrily.

"Your Majesty!" Eunuch Luo hurried to help Emperor Chengren calm down.

An official standing by couldn't bear to watch and gave a warning:

"Third Prince, now that the Crown Prince has just passed away, it is too early to mention the issue of appointing a crown prince."

"Yeah, it's inappropriate to bring this up now..."

"The Third Prince has been removed from the clan register, so it is not his turn to be the crown prince."

"It's just..."

When one official spoke, the other officials echoed him in dissatisfaction.

Xiao Yuheng looked at the officials and said with a smile:

"By the way, since I will be the Prince of Dacheng in the future, I will naturally need the support of all the ministers. You should also persuade my father to not be so rigid. After all, I am his biological son."

The officials looked at each other, lowered their heads and remained silent.

Xiao Yuheng chuckled, "Whoever helps me make suggestions today will be considered as following the emperor. When I ascend to the throne in the future, I will definitely benefit from him!"

After the words were spoken, no one in the hall moved.

Humph, what a bunch of stubborn old guys.

Xiao Yuheng snorted coldly, "If that's the case, don't blame me for using some extraordinary means."

"Xiao Yuheng, what are you going to do!" Emperor Chengren scolded.

"Father, don't panic. I just want you adults to behave."

Xiao Yuheng smiled contemptuously and shouted loudly:

"Chief Lu, it's your turn!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a group of royal guards rushed into the hall and surrounded the officials.

The officials were so frightened that they retreated and hid in the corner.

When Duke Jiang and Jiang Ci Yan saw the Imperial Guards rushing in, they thought something was wrong and hurried to Emperor Chengren to protect him.

"Someone come quickly! Protect the emperor! Protect the emperor!"

Eunuch Luo shouted in panic.

The one who called out was Lu Jinzhou who walked in slowly.

Emperor Chengren looked at Xiao Yuheng with a gloomy expression.

"Xiao Yuheng, are you trying to force the emperor to abdicate?"