The Demonic Crown Prince

Emperor Jinglong was deeply moved. Even at this critical moment, his son was still thinking of the greater good of the country and the deep bond between father and son...

He couldn't help but be moved, and even felt ashamed and remorseful because of his past actions.

Emperor Jinglong nodded slowly and sighed, "Yuan'er, it's rare to find someone with such a temperament. Very well, very well, what weapon do you desire?"

"Your Majesty, I am not picky. Whatever weapon Your Majesty bestows upon you is fine."

Li Yuan grinned.

In fact, any weapon is the same to him, as long as it is bestowed by Emperor Jinglong.

With the weapons bestowed by the emperor, it will be even more effective to use them to ambush people in the future.

"What weapon should I bestow upon you?" Emperor Jinglong was at a loss.

If it were just an ordinary sword, it wouldn't be of much significance, and he really wouldn't be able to show it off.

Just as he was hesitating, Zhao Shanhe, the Privy Councilor, stepped forward with his official tablet in hand.

"Your Majesty, the battle that the King of Qin will wage tomorrow is a matter of honor and disgrace for Da Ye, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is a battle for the fate of the nation."

Moreover, with the first royal family member participating, the prestige of Da Ye must be demonstrated.

Therefore, I suggest that Your Majesty bestow upon Prince Qin, Emperor Taizu, a long spear.

Tomorrow, the King of Qin will use this spear to fight the Western Wilderness Wolf Rong people, to prove that the bravery of the Great Ye royal family is unparalleled in the world!

"The Great Ancestor's spear? Holy crap, that's a real gem."

Li Yuan was immediately overjoyed.

It should be noted that the Great Ancestor's spear was made from meteorite iron and refined gold from the world, weighing a total of forty-six jin. It accompanied the founding emperor in his conquest of the world and was eventually enshrined in a side hall of the Imperial Ancestral Temple.

Li Yuan often saw it, and even played with it when he was a child. That big gun was truly gleaming with cold light and looked awe-inspiring.

If he were to actually receive this gun, it would be perfect for him.

He was currently worried about not having a suitable weapon, because he was so strong that a weapon weighing over ten kilograms was the limit for an ordinary person, but to him it was no different from a tree branch.

Having this ancestral spear would truly be like adding wings to a tiger.

However, Zhao Shanhe, this high-ranking and powerful minister, was actually helping him?

The two had never crossed paths before, and even when they were assisting in government, they were only distant. Why would he help him?

Li Yuan looked at Zhao Shanhe, but Zhao Shanhe didn't look at him, and he didn't know what Zhao Shanhe meant.

"No! The Great Ancestor's spear is a sacred weapon used by the founding emperor of the dynasty. Its symbolic significance outweighs its practical value. If it is lost, we would be ashamed before the founding emperor!"

Prime Minister Zhang Yue's eyes flashed, and he shouted in a long voice.

"That damn traitor!"

Li Yuan looked at Zhang Yue and cursed inwardly.

Zhang Yue was once promoted by his maternal grandfather, Liu Wei, who was then the vice prime minister in charge of the six ministries.

Later, my maternal grandfather passed away. Before his death, he recommended Zhang Yue to Emperor Jinglong.

But to his dismay, after Zhang Yue came to power, although he never harmed him, he never helped him in any way either.

Especially when he was the crown prince and was fiercely attacked by the court officials, he actually stayed at home while ill and turned a blind eye to his plight.

Now that the Ancestral Spear is almost within our grasp, Zhang Yue actually jumped out to oppose it. What a despicable bastard!

"Father, I can guarantee that with this spear in hand, I will be invincible."

Even if I were to meet with misfortune, I would do everything in my power to safely return the ancestral spear to the capital!

Li Yuan said.

"King Qin, that ancestral spear weighs forty-six jin. Unless one has the innate superhuman strength of the Great Ancestor, no ordinary person can lift it."

From this perspective alone, I'm afraid it's not suitable for you.

Zhang Yue turned to look at Li Yuandao, his eyes seemingly filled with mockery.

"Father, I can give it a try!" Li Yuan looked at Emperor Jinglong and said with his head held high.

Emperor Jinglong was silent for a moment, then said, "We can give it a try. If you can lift it, I will bestow the Ancestral Spear upon you! If you cannot, then we will choose another."

He turned to Zhang Yue, "Prime Minister Zhang, is it alright?"

"Everything is up to Your Majesty's decision!" Zhang Yue bowed slightly, said nothing more, and returned to his seat.

Shortly after, two palace guards carried back Emperor Taizu's spear from a side hall of the Imperial Ancestral Temple.

Despite the passage of time, it still shines with a cold light and is as solid and imposing as a mountain!

Li Yuan gripped the Taizu spear, seemingly able to feel the surging power and overwhelming bloodlust contained within it.

This gun has killed countless people!

He picked up the spear and held it in his hand, but to him, it was as easy as holding a stick of firewood.

He gripped the spear with both hands, suddenly thrusting it forward, pointing it at Zhang Yue. He froze in mid-air, letting out a long laugh, "Prime Minister Zhang, do you think I'm suitable now?"

Zhang Yue gave him a deep look. "If the King of Qin says it's suitable, then it's suitable."

After that, he stopped talking.

"Since that's the case, Yuan'er, this spear will be passed on to you. Remember, this is the divine weapon of the Great Ancestor; never, at any time or in any place, tarnish the Great Ancestor's reputation!"

Emperor Jinglong said.

"Your Majesty's earnest teachings are etched in my heart!"

Li Yuan bowed and said.

"Furthermore, the repeated attempts to frame and assassinate you, even involving treason, demand an explanation from you, Jiang Zhanyue, and all the officials!"

As Emperor Jinglong spoke, a murderous glint appeared in his eyes.

After the court session ended, Jiang Zhanyue called Li Yuan back outside the palace.

"What, you've thought it through? You're ready to become my concubine?" Li Yuan asked with a laugh.

"Li Yuan!" Jiang Zhanyue was filled with shame and anger, and was about to take the gun from the saddle.

"No, it's not good to fight in the middle of the city. Besides, you're about to become the Commander-in-Chief of the Capital Region. By the way, aren't you going to thank me for this?"

Li Yuan quickly waved his hand.

Joking aside, he had no interest in fighting this fiery woman in front of so many people.

"I came here to thank you, but even if I survive tomorrow's martial arts competition, I may not become the commander-in-chief of the capital region. Perhaps I will be transferred to the Western Liang Road as commander-in-chief and face the Western Wilderness Empire directly."

Jiang Zhanyue said.

"Hmm? What do you mean?" Li Yuan's expression turned serious.

This was no small matter, as it could mean war between empires.

"I'm not sure either, but my soldier's intuition tells me that things will definitely not be peaceful in Daye in the days to come."

Jiang Zhanyue shook his head, his expression solemn.

"It looks like a storm is really coming," Li Yuan sighed.

He was very fortunate that he acted early and was able to escape the capital sooner.

"Actually, leaving the capital is a wise move. It's better not to stay in this smog-filled place."

Jiang Zhanyue looked at him and said.

"I'm just looking for death," Li Yuan laughed.

"Really? It doesn't seem like it." Jiang Zhanyue gave him a deep look.

Li Yuan remained unmoved. "No one ever believes the truth."

"I have no intention of probing your thoughts. I just want to tell you that I, Jiang Zhanyue, do indeed owe you a favor. In the future, if you need me to do anything, just say the word."

Jiang Zhanyue said this, then turned and mounted his horse and rode away.

"I want you to be my first concubine, do you agree?"

Li Yuan called out loudly from behind with a smile.

The warhorse in front suddenly turned and charged at Li Yuan again.

The female general on horseback held a black spear in one hand and a silver spear in the other, her two weapons wielded side by side, exuding a murderous aura.

"That dog has a temper, he gets angry so easily. I was just kidding..." Li Yuan turned and ran.

He ran and laughed, wanting to tease Jiang Zhanyue and see her get angry, which he found particularly amusing.