The number one rebel of the Great Wu

Outside the capital, gongs and drums resounded, and firecrackers crackled.

Countless ministers knelt by the roadside, shouting something loudly, creating a lively scene.

At the front of Xiao Jingtian's convoy was the Third Prince, Xiao Ce, who was guarding the very front.

At this moment, he was dressed in a bright yellow prince's robe, holding the Imperial Seal of the State in his hands, and looking radiant.

They arrived at the Third Prince's residence.

Xiao Jingtian stopped the car, got out, and looked at Xiao Ce with a gratified expression.

"Ce'er, this time I will be away for at least a month, and possibly as long as half a year."

"The affairs of the court are now entirely in your hands."

"When I return, you must review all the memorials and reports that have passed through your hands. Do not be careless."

The Third Prince, Xiao Ce, held up the Imperial Seal of the State and knelt on one knee.

"Your Majesty, I will certainly not disappoint you!"

Xiao Jingtian nodded in satisfaction, then turned to look at the civil and military officials around him and gave them the same instructions.

"My beloved ministers, you must also do your utmost to assist the Third Prince."

"If I were to receive a secret report, someone would dare to do anything detrimental to my Great Wu Dynasty."

"Let's see how I handle this when I return!"

The officials quickly clasped their hands in greeting and made solemn promises.

In their eyes.

Now that Xiao Jingtian has just deposed the crown prince, he has given the power of regent to the third prince Xiao Ce. How obvious could his motives be?

So many people were saying it, but in their hearts they were already starting to get restless.

Once Xiao Jingtian leaves, the threshold of the Third Prince's residence will probably be worn down by the crowds.

Among the crowd, the only one who looked displeased was the Fourth Prince, Xiao Ran.

Having eaten at the Crown Prince's place, I realized that this third brother wasn't one of my kind.

Most of the forces in North Korea now lean towards India.

During the time his father was away from the capital, he was determined to make some noise.

"alright."

"Ce'er, since you will be overseeing the country from now on..."

"This time, you will accompany me to Beiqing Temple to pray for blessings."

"I pray that the next few months will bring favorable weather and abundant harvests for my Great Wu Dynasty, and I pray for a great victory in the upcoming battles."

Xiao Jingtian said with a smile.

"As you command."

The Third Prince, Xiao Ran, quickly nodded.

Although he was in a hurry to go back and test the firmness of the dragon throne.

But since his father had spoken, how could he refuse?

He could only suppress his restless heart and follow them.

……

Not long after.

Upon returning to the mansion, Shen Qingci immediately summoned Chen Changgeng.

As Chen Changgeng entered the hall, he immediately saw Shen Qingci's worried face.

"Your Highness, what's wrong?"

Shen Qingci frowned.

"The Emperor went to Beiqing Temple to pray for blessings, and he took the Third Prince Xiao Ce with him."

"Do you think it's possible that the ambush at Beiqing Temple wasn't originally aimed at the Emperor?"

"But...the Third Prince?"

Chen Changgeng was slightly taken aback, his mind racing.

It can now be basically concluded that the people at Beiqing Temple were arranged by the Fourth Prince, Xiao Ran.

If he were to actually kill the emperor, the court would descend into chaos, and with the third prince and the crown prince attacking from both sides, his chances of survival would be less than 30%.

However, if Xiao Ran takes advantage of Xiao Jingtian's absence to resolve the secret and eliminate the Third Prince, then Xiao Ran's only opponent will be the Crown Prince.

Once this battle begins, there will be absolutely no suspense.

That makes sense.

Chen Changgeng lowered his voice.

I went through the initial process in my mind, and suddenly looked up.

"Oh no, something's going to happen at Kitakyouji Temple!"

The sudden shout startled Shen Qingci.

"What's wrong?"

"Nowadays, the only people guarding Beiqing Temple besides the Imperial Guards sent by the Emperor are the guards."

"Then it's only the Crown Prince and Your Highness's people."

"These people were left behind when I went to investigate Beiqing Temple."

"If someone were to attempt an assassination at Beiqing Temple at this moment..."

"Then we can logically pin the blame on us!"

Chen Changgeng's forehead was immediately covered in beads of sweat.

"How is that possible?"

"The team heading to Beiqing Temple has already started."

"Beiqing Temple is heavily guarded. With such precautions, it's impossible for anyone to infiltrate."

Shen Qingci's face already showed some panic, but she still tried her best to analyze the situation calmly.

"But what if that person is hiding in the Emperor's procession?"

"There's no need for infiltration at all."

"As soon as the ceremony begins..."

Shen Qingci also gasped.

"I have a question: Beiqing Temple is an imperial temple."

"It is indeed normal for the Emperor to bring several princes with him when he goes to pay respects."

"But Xiao Ce's situation is special now. He has to oversee the country, so he can't put all his eggs in one basket."

"Is it in accordance with the laws of the Great Wu Kingdom for two people to go to Beiqing Temple to pray for blessings at the same time?"

"Or is this just a temporary decision by the Emperor?"

Chen Changgeng didn't think Xiao Jingtian was that stupid.

"this……"

"It is said that when the crown prince was first established, the emperor also took the crown prince to Beiqing Temple."

"In accordance with the laws of our Great Wu Kingdom, this matter is tantamount to the appointment of a crown prince."

"Even if the Emperor were to be praying at Beiqing Temple when he suddenly announced the appointment of the Third Prince as Crown Prince, it would still be in accordance with ancestral rules!"

"I see."

Chen Changgeng took a deep breath.

Xiao Jingtian wanted to give the Third Prince Xiao Ce this misconception.

He's trying to harm his own son.

Clearly, more than one person saw through Xiao Jingtian's methods.

Behind the Fourth Prince Xiao Ran, there is another expert!

Chen Changgeng tapped his fingers as he paced back and forth in the hall.

Seeing that he was thinking, Shen Qingci did not dare to disturb him.

Chen Changgeng had already seen the Fourth Prince Xiao Ran, and he could only see that he was slightly better than the previous Crown Prince Xiao Lie.

The person behind him, having seen through the plan, must have been waiting for this move.

If Xiao Jingtian doesn't take the Third Prince to Beiqing Temple, this confirms the suspicion that this was Xiao Jingtian's plan.

If Xiao Jingtian took the Third Prince to Beiqing Temple, it would mean that he truly intended to install Xiao Ce as the crown prince, and that he needed to eliminate Xiao Ce at Beiqing Temple before handing him over to the crown prince.

Never expected it!

Chen Changgeng overlooked the fact that behind the Fourth Prince Xiao Ran, there was actually a strategist whose wisdom was almost on par with his own.

Even more unexpectedly, Xiao Jingtian would suddenly take Xiao Ce to Beiqing Temple.

"What do we do now?"

Shen Qingci became anxious when she saw that Chen Changgeng hadn't said anything for a long time.

"Take a few people and set off immediately for Beiqing Temple to help."

A glint flashed in Chen Changgeng's eyes, and he made a decision without hesitation.

"Should I mobilize the Shen family's guards?"

Since the other party had planned to this extent, Shen Qingci was naturally afraid that they might simply start a rebellion.

Chen Changgeng immediately rolled his eyes.

"If you bring the Shen family over, then the Crown Prince's crime will be confirmed."

"Besides, the Emperor is no pushover. Our job is to protect him and ensure that the Emperor and the princes live."

Shen Qingci nodded quickly, hesitated for a moment, and then asked again.

"Then...should we invite the Crown Prince?"

Chen Changgeng hesitated for a moment when asked this question.

"Forget it, we can't call out. If the other side sees the Crown Prince arrives and chooses not to make a move..."

"Then the Crown Prince will be in an embarrassing situation."

Chen Changgeng waved his hand, but his gaze turned to Shen Qingci.

"If the Crown Prince isn't going, you can go."