Even emperors have it tough, so don't be too picky about the entries.

[The Strength of Nine Oxen: Yes, nine. It can be stacked with the Rotation Technique.]

"..."

Chen Shao glanced down, smiled wryly, and shook his head.

What a load of crap!

The fifth image.

A middle-aged man dressed in the crown prince's robes knelt before the majestic Weiyang Palace.

Kneeling behind him were his family members, whose faces were also ashen.

He looked up at the palace gate, his eyes brimming with tears, yet he laughed wildly.

"Father has seen the Crown Prince for thirty years!"

"So it was Crown Prince Liu Ju."

This crown prince was also a man of misfortune.

Rather than calling it a rebellion, it's more accurate to say it was forced upon them.

Emperor Wu of Han became far too suspicious in his later years.

Unfortunately, the term he drew wasn't the "Witchcraft Affair" he had hoped for.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have drawn a general card and obtained the entry: "How can there be a crown prince for thirty years!"]

[How can a crown prince live to be thirty? If a crown prince is over thirty years old, he will automatically die.]

Nima!

"It's a good thing I don't have a son yet."

Chen Shao didn't want to keep this entry for a moment; he was ready to send it to someone at any time.

Chen Shao snapped out of his thoughts.

"Let's go, back to Beijing!"

......

"Congratulations on Your Majesty's good health!"

Han Cao and Yuwen Huagu looked at Emperor Qing'an on the soft couch with satisfaction.

Surprisingly, since Chen Shao left the capital, Chen Yuan hasn't had any strange illnesses lately.

With careful treatment, he has recovered to about 90%.

It was a world apart from its previous state of being on the verge of death.

He stretched his muscles and felt refreshed.

His joy was palpable.

Yuwen Gu, standing nearby, asked with concern:

"Your Majesty, are you sure there are no remaining traces of poison?"

"You...you son of a bitch..."

"Can you please stop bringing this up all the time!"

Chen Yuan felt a wave of nausea wash over him, and goosebumps rose all over his body.

"I'm warning you, stop thinking about that! The imperial physician said the poison has been completely eliminated, not a trace remains! If you dare come within three feet of me again, I'll transfer you to Lingnan to suppress bandits!"

Yuwen Huagu gave an awkward smile, "This old minister was just worried about Your Majesty."

"...Worried about your mother's passing," Chen Yuan quickly changed the subject, looking at Han Cao.

"Damn, you're more experienced at deposing emperors and seizing power..."

Han Cao was so frightened that he fell to his knees with a thud, his voice trembling:

"Your Majesty is wise! This old minister is utterly loyal to the Great Yan Dynasty and has no disloyal intentions whatsoever!"

"Hey!"

Chen Yuan waved his hand, indicating that he didn't care.

"Why are you panicking? There are no outsiders here. That's not what I meant. What I meant was that you're more experienced in being a treacherous minister."

"..." Han Cao was speechless.

Who said Chen Yuan was incompetent? Doesn't he know everything perfectly well?

"Stand up and speak. There's no need to be reserved in front of me."

"Damn it, I was bedridden for a few days, but now that I'm fully recovered, why haven't you made your move?"

"That rebellious son Chen Shao isn't in the capital anymore. What are you waiting for with such a golden opportunity?"

When it came to serious matters, Han Cao regained his usual composure.

He shook his head slightly:

"Your Majesty, it is not the right time yet."

"Chen Shao is alive and well now. He has just ascended the throne and repelled the Northern Mang. He is now in the hearts of the people."

"Moreover, this person is very strange. Not only did he defeat the number one warrior of Northern Mang, but he also summoned the Six Ding and Six Jia on the city wall. The people of the city now revere him as a god."

"It is said that many families have enshrined his longevity tablets and have even secretly given him the title of Great Sage True Lord."

"To act rashly at this time would be illegitimate and a path to disaster."

"If His Majesty wishes to restore the throne, there are only two ways."

"First, Chen Shao voluntarily abdicated the throne."

Chen Yuan rolled his eyes. "Isn't that ridiculous? This kid doesn't have that kind of filial piety."

"So it can only be the second option: Chen Shao must die!"

"It's a pity that this kid was too lucky; we couldn't take him out of the trap we had set in Huaiyuan Prefecture."

"I heard he went to Weibo, but in my old minister's opinion, King Zhao Chen Du is ignorant, stupid and foolish, and will certainly not be a match for Chen Shao."

Chen Yuan's face darkened. "Stop keeping me in suspense!"

"This matter needs to be handled quickly; I can't keep being confined to your Prime Minister's residence forever."

"I can't guarantee that one day, out of boredom and drunkenness, I won't contact your concubines."

Han Cao's lips twitched twice.

I forced myself to pretend I hadn't heard it.

"Your Majesty, please calm down. This old minister has already laid out two lines of defense, working together to ensure success."

"The Mid-Autumn Festival is in three days. Every year, Luming Academy holds a literary gathering during the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is attended by scholars and literati from the capital."

"I have already arranged for men to publicly question Chen Shao's tutor, Shen Qingci, at the literary gathering: Is his act of playing tricks on the city walls an attempt to disrupt the government with sorcery? Is his refusal to open the city gates and putting the retired emperor to death an act of filial impiety and disloyalty?"

"No matter how sharp-tongued Shen Qingci is, he can't withstand the power of public opinion."

"At the same time, I have already taken care of all the storytellers in the streets and alleys of the capital, the idlers in the teahouses, and the prostitutes in the brothels, and spread the word that Chen Shao governs the country with sorcery and is unworthy to be a ruler."

"The common people are the least opinionated; they believe whatever others say. As a result, his accumulated reputation will plummet."

Han Cao stroked his beard and smiled:

"The Master did not speak of strange phenomena, physical prowess, disorder, or spirits. Since ancient times, such arts have been a great taboo. Before he even arrived in the capital, his reputation was already ruined."

"As for the other line, that's the most crucial step."

"Kill your lord!"

"We have ambushed assassins along Chen Shao's route back to the capital. Even if he escapes and returns, we can capture him immediately!"

Chen Yuan was increasingly delighted as he listened, and by the end, he was beaming with joy and couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh.

"Excellent! Chancellor Han is truly my right-hand man! Having you is like a fish in water for me!"

"Your Majesty flatters me. This old minister has merely done his duty."

Han Cao suddenly frowned. "However, to be on the safe side, it would be best to take action within the palace."

"The Empress Dowager now holds all the power in the palace, and General Yuwen cannot interfere. His Majesty must persuade the Empress Dowager."

"I have already dared to invite the Empress Dowager over."

"Um?"

The mere mention of the Empress Dowager filled Chen Yuan with rage.

That woman was truly ruthless on the city wall that day.

Moreover, she hasn't come to pay her respects even once since I returned.

It's just too much.

"Where is she?" Chen Yuan's voice suddenly turned cold.

"It should arrive soon."

"Once she arrives, bring that vile woman to see me!"

......

A moment later, a soft tinkling sound of jade pendants came from outside the door.

Empress Dowager Yuwen Xingye entered gracefully.

She seems to be in a good mood lately, and her already well-maintained face looks even more charming.

Yuwen Xingye bowed gracefully.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects."

Inside the house, the two reunited.

Chen Yuan looked the woman up and down, who had almost become a widow.

Her waist seems to be thinner, and her breasts seem to have developed a second time.

This undoubtedly made Chen Yuan even more furious.

What, you're living a comfortable life!

He asked coldly with a stern face:

"Yuwen Xingye, your current status is all thanks to me."

"Is this how you repay me?"

........................

Let me explain: I looked back today and realized that many of the main characters' names were misspelled as Lin Mo. That was the name of the main character in an old book I was writing (it's a habit that leads to mistakes). I've corrected them all, without missing a single one.