HCB Chapter 769 I was too impatient
Chapter 769 I was too impatient
Although Ji Bingyan still believed in Wu Qingye, the current situation was turbulent, and no one could say for sure.
Ni Dahong said, "The Ninth Prince's loyalty to His Majesty is as clear as the sun and moon. After learning that the other princes had rebelled, he immediately went to reprimand them and almost got into a fight with the Fifth Prince!"
Even Ni Dahong speaks highly of Wu Qingye.
Ji Bingyan nodded as well.
She also trusted Wu Qingye very much.
However, in these extraordinary times, can Wu Qingye really remain unmoved?
It is said that when he was in Yilan County, this Ninth Prince was also building up his own power base.
Anyway, right now, Ji Bingyan feels like she can't trust anyone.
Otherwise, given the Empress's favor towards Wu Qingye, why didn't she give this position to Wu Qingye?
Thinking about this, Ji Bingyan felt her mind was in turmoil, and a chill ran down her spine!
It seems that this crisis is far more complex than I thought!
Once you get caught up in it, one wrong move and you're doomed!
……
"How's the situation?"
Two hundred meters underground in the palace!
This is an underground palace that was excavated using mechanical techniques when the Great Jing Imperial Palace was built!
This place is like a second palace, with ample food reserves, underground rivers flowing through it, and exquisite decorations. It even uses a special lighting system to bring sunlight from the ground underground!
Meanwhile, a woman dressed in a black robe was sitting by the dark river, fishing in the river with a golden fishing rod in her hand.
This underground river has a very large water flow, bringing not only sweet spring water but also fresh air from the surface.
"Wow!"
After fishing for a while, the woman lifted her fishing rod and pulled a nearly transparent, half-meter-long fish out of the river, which she then casually placed in the fish basket next to her.
Beside the woman stood another person dressed in a black robe, but this person was clearly a woman disguised as a man.
"Master, the Imperial Guards have been taken over by an unknown force. The officials who originally belonged to the Right Chancellor have all turned against us, and there are others..."
"what?"
The woman remained calm, rebaited the hook, and then cast it back into the river.
The female official beside her bowed and said, "Master, the princes are all getting restless now. The faction led by the Fifth Prince has begun to try to seize the position! As for the First Prince, there is no news of him for the time being because he was assassinated."
"These people are really in a hurry!" The woman in black robes snorted coldly, her robes fluttering without wind, her hair flying wildly, and an extremely strong aura caused the underground river to ripple!
The lady-in-waiting hurriedly said, "Master, please calm down! Don't let these people harm your health!"
"That's right, there's really no need to get angry over these people. After all, we already know who they are. It's just that before this, I was still alive and able to suppress them!"
The woman in the black dress smiled faintly, and her aura suddenly dissipated, transforming her back into an ordinary woman.
However, if the court officials were here, they would definitely be shocked, because this woman is none other than the deceased Empress Ji Wuxin!
The female official beside her was her close confidante, Song Zhaoruo.
Ji Wuxin's death was merely a pawn in her game; she used her own demise to lure out the hidden forces lurking behind the scenes!
There's no way around it, the Great Jing Dynasty is just too chaotic right now!
"Alright, what's the situation with the First Prince? Is he alive or dead? Is there really no news at all?"
Ji Wuxin caught another fish.
Song Zhaoru shook her head: "The Crown Prince has been rescued by the garrison of Donghai County. It is said that he has been unconscious since the assassination attempt, and we do not know whether he is alive or dead!"
"General Zhou and his family of three were also assassinated and remain unconscious, their fate unknown. It seems these assassins were extremely ruthless!"
Song Zhaoruo nodded: "That's right, it must be the result of using some kind of toxin."
"What's the situation with Grand Tutor Shen?" Ji Wuxin suddenly asked.
"We don't know about Grand Tutor Shen's side yet. All the spies who approached Grand Tutor Shen's residence have been killed!" Song Zhaoruo's tone was somewhat solemn.
If there is only one variable in the Empress's move, it is the sudden return of Grand Tutor Shen!
"Well, given Grand Tutor Shen's loyalty to the late Emperor and the royal family, he shouldn't do anything to betray the royal family. Let's wait and see for now. What about Wu Qingye?" Ji Wuxin asked.
"After hearing about the Fifth Prince's faction, the Ninth Prince rushed to the door and almost got into a fight with the Fifth Prince and his group!"
"Um……"
This time, Ji Wuxin remained silent for a moment before saying nothing more.
Song Zhaoruo stood quietly to the side.
"Where's Taiping? What has she been doing all this time?"
After a moment of silence, Ji Wuxin spoke again.
Song Zhaoruo said, "The princess has been busy these past few days. First, she mobilized the Blood Droplets back to the palace, and then she summoned the forces of the Imperial City Guard and the Dragon Guard Manor."
"The court is in chaos right now, and it is Princess Taiping who is stabilizing the situation. The Dali Temple is also in contact with the princess."
"My plan is somewhat unfair to Wu Ce and Tai Ping. They are indeed the two least ambitious, but they are the most suitable candidates to inherit the throne!"
Ji Wuxin couldn't help but sigh: "It's a pity that Taiping wasn't born a man."
As Ji Wuxin spoke, a hint of sadness appeared in her eyes.
Only by truly sitting in that position can one truly empathize with her difficulties!
In a patriarchal world, only Ji Wuxin herself probably knows how difficult it is for a woman to sit in the position of the supreme ruler!
Song Zhaoruo remained silent; as a female official, she dared not say anything about such matters.
"The water's muddy, and the bait's been laid, but the big fish hasn't really taken the bait yet! For now, we can only wait. Oh, and first, write down the names of all these traitors. When the time comes, we'll leave none alive!"
Ji Wuxin gave the order again.
At this moment, she no longer possessed the sentimentality she had just displayed; instead, she exuded the majesty and domineering aura of an emperor!
"Yes!"
Song Zhaoruo agreed and slowly retreated.
Ji Wuxin continued fishing by the underground river.
However, as soon as you get close to her, you can hear her talking to herself.
"What is a mortal? What is immortality? Have you ever heard of the fleeting nature of youth? The path to immortality is ultimately nothing but a dream. I could have lived for another hundred years, but alas, I was too impatient..."