Film and Television Daqing: Starting with the Heaven-Covering Technique and the Devouring Demon Art

"Your Highness, although you are powerful, in addition to my 50,000 Black Riders, there are also 50,000 Red Armored Soldiers, 200 Tiger Guards, 100,000 Garrison Troops, and 20,000 Imperial Guards protecting Emperor Qing."

And within the palace, there is also a Grandmaster in charge.

With only my 50,000 Black Knights, it would be extremely difficult to successfully force the emperor to abdicate.

Even if it succeeds in the end, Daqing's national foundation will likely suffer a severe blow.

In this way, the officials may not be convinced by His Highness, and the Great Qing Dynasty may fall into division and chaos.

The Northern Qi might take this opportunity to attack our borders, and it will be the people of Daqing who suffer. Your Highness, please reconsider your actions.”

Upon hearing Chen Pingping's words, Li Chengtian's lips curled up slightly, revealing a disdainful smile.

He scoffed:

"Dean Chen, how do you know that I only have 50,000 Black Riders at my disposal?"

Chen Pingping stared wide-eyed at Li Chengtian in disbelief, and exclaimed in surprise:

"Does Your Highness command other armies as well?"

A strong sense of shock and doubt welled up in his heart; he never expected that Li Chengtian had hidden so much power.

"Ha ha!"

Li Chengtian laughed loudly:

"Dean Chen, there's no need to be so shocked. Since I dared to force the abdication, how could I not have made preparations!"

Then Li Chengtian looked at Chen Pingping and said again:

"I can tell you that Ye Zhong's garrison was the first to defect to me."

In addition, Minister Zheng's 30,000 Red Armored Army, Vice Minister Fan's 20,000 Red Armored Army and 100 Tiger Guards, as well as Prime Minister Lin, have all surrendered to me.

Now, with Dean Chen's 50,000 Black Riders added to the mix, tell me, how am I supposed to lose?!

Chen Pingping stared wide-eyed at Li Chengtian in disbelief, inwardly marveling at the Second Prince's formidable methods.

Li Chengtian continued:

"Moreover, you may not know that there are two Grandmasters in the palace."

One of them was Hong Sixiang, and the other was His Majesty himself.

Upon hearing this, Chen Pingping was startled. He knew of Hong Sixiang's existence, but he hadn't expected His Majesty to be a Grandmaster as well.

Li Chengtian sneered:

"However, rest assured, Hong Sixiang is already mine, and he now controls the entire harem."

As for that Emperor, in my eyes, he is nothing more than an ant.

After saying this, Li Chengtian revealed a confident smile.

After hearing Li Chengtian's words, Chen Pingping was filled with shock and fear.

He never expected that the Second Prince would unknowingly seize control of most of the military power in the capital, and even the head of all officials, such as Prime Minister Lin, had already pledged allegiance to the Second Prince.

Only now did he realize that Lin Xiang's previous behavior in the Imperial Study was all a performance for His Majesty's benefit.

Your Majesty thought he was playing the role of Prime Minister Lin with the Second Prince, but little did you know that it was the Prince and Prime Minister Lin who were playing Your Majesty!

Thinking of this, Chen Pingping couldn't help but marvel at the Second Prince's deep scheming and skillful methods, which made him impossible to guard against.

I wonder if His Majesty will be furious when he learns the truth.

After hearing Li Chengtian's words, Shadow was so shocked that his mouth dropped open and he stood there dumbfounded.

Seeing their shocked expressions, Li Chengtian didn't waste any more words and said somewhat impatiently:

"I'll ask you one last time, will you help me persuade His Majesty to abdicate?"

Chen Pingping sensed the impatience in Li Chengtian's tone, and immediately bowed:

"Greetings, Your Highness. From now on, I will follow Your Highness's lead without question. The Censorate and the 50,000 Black Riders will obey Your Highness's orders."

Upon seeing this, Shadow immediately knelt down and said, "Greetings, Your Highness."

After hearing Chen Pingping's words, Li Chengtian nodded and said:

"Get up, all of you!"

Shadow, your strength is not far from that of a Grandmaster. Once I successfully ascend the throne, I will help you advance to the Grandmaster realm.

As for you, Dean Chen, let me heal your leg first!

After saying that, Li Chengtian instantly teleported in front of Chen Pingping. He exuded a powerful aura, and as his demonic energy flowed, he gathered it in his palm and then gently pressed it onto Chen Pingping's leg.

Chen Pingping felt a cool energy flowing from Li Chengtian's hands into her legs, as if it were repairing her damaged meridians and bones.

After a short while, Li Chengtian finally withdrew his demonic energy, and Chen Pingping's legs had fully recovered.

"The grand court assembly three days from now will be the day of the coup. You must be fully prepared."

Li Chengtian's voice rang in Chen Pingping's ears, and his figure vanished instantly, leaving Chen Pingping in shock.

The shadow stared in the direction Li Chengtian had left, and said, trembling, "..."

"Dean, His Highness just said that Grandmasters are like ants, and that may not be an exaggeration. Judging from the speed he just displayed, even a Grandmaster would probably be unable to contend with him!"

However, Chen Pingping was completely absorbed in the sensation in his legs and had no time to pay attention to what the shadow was saying.

About a minute later, Chen Pingping gripped the wheelchair tightly with both hands and slowly stood up, trembling.

Then, she carefully released her grip on the wheelchair, her body swaying slightly, but she finally managed to stand firmly on her feet.

At this moment, Chen Pingping's eyes filled with tears, tears of excitement and emotion.

Looking at Chen Pingping in front of him, Shadow saw that his legs, which had been crippled for more than ten years, had miraculously returned to normal.

This scene filled Shadow with shock and disbelief.

His eyes widened, his lips trembled slightly, as if he had seen the most incredible thing in the world.

After a long while, Shadow finally recovered from his shock. He took a deep breath and slowly said:

"Dean, have you really decided to side with him?"

Chen Pingping smiled slightly, a resolute glint in his eyes. "Now that things have come to this, do we have any other choice?" He sighed softly, as if recalling his past experiences.

The shadow was silent for a moment, then said:

"First threats, then favors—such a combination of kindness and power—the Second Prince is truly a born emperor!"

His tone conveyed admiration and submission.

Chen Pingping nodded and said with emotion:

"Yes, His Highness the Second Prince does indeed possess extraordinary methods and wisdom."

And didn't you just say that Grandmasters are like ants in His Highness's hands?

Then who could possibly defy His Highness under such circumstances!

After hearing this, Shadow nodded in agreement.

"Indeed, Your Highness's strength has exceeded our expectations."

At this point, seeking refuge with him might be our only way out.

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Chapter 48 Infiltrating Guangxin Palace: Li Yunrui's Crazy Act

After Li Chengtian subdued Chen Pingping, he originally intended to return to the Qin Prince's Mansion, but then he remembered the Eldest Princess.

After thinking for a while, it still flew towards the palace.

The palace was now deep into the night, eerily quiet, and the entire complex exuded a sinister and terrifying atmosphere, sending chills down one's spine.

Li Chengtian, however, was not afraid at all and flew directly towards the palace where the eldest princess was.

Soon, Li Chengtian arrived at the Princess's bedroom—Guangxin Palace.

With a light leap, he landed on the rooftop and closed his eyes to sense the situation inside Guangxin Palace.

The eldest princess was currently lounging on the bed, which was covered by white gauze curtains, making the room dim and ambiguous.

The eldest princess lay on her side on the bed, wearing only a thin nightgown that revealed her snow-white neck and shoulders. She was barefoot, revealing her snow-white soles, her toenails painted a bright red, as alluring as ripe cherries.

At this moment, the eldest princess had her eyes closed, seemingly deep in thought.

She also chased the surrounding maids outside, and no one bothered her.

Just as the princess was lost in thought, she suddenly realized that there was someone else beside her.

This person appeared beside her like a ghost, without her noticing.

The princess was so frightened that her hair stood on end, and she was about to open her mouth and scream.

However, at that moment, a hand covered the princess's mouth, preventing her from making a sound.

The princess's mouth was covered, and she was terrified. She struggled desperately, trying to break free from the other person's restraint.

However, when she saw the face of the person in front of her, her body calmed down and she stopped struggling.