Dethroning the Crown Prince?
"Your Majesty, news of Crown Prince Guanxun abandoning himself to join the Divine Sword Union and colluding with the bandits has spread like wildfire. Many large merchant unions and businesses within the dynasty are investigating this matter. The spies of the other three sects and dynasties have also begun to move. Some are fanning the flames, while others are asking around."
Deep within the Xiahou Dynasty's imperial palace, a middle-aged cultivator in embroidered robes with a powerful aura was speaking to Emperor Xiahou.
The Divine Sword Union was a mixed bag of good and bad people. Apart from a few core members, everyone else had their own agendas.
In the past month, many cultivators had joined, so Xiahou Guanxun's activities on Black Note could not be hidden from others. The news had long since spread to the Thunder Origin World.
"Right now, many merchant unions have already spread the word that if Your Highness joins the Divine Sword Union, they will withdraw their businesses from our dynasty. If it really comes to this, it will undoubtedly be a huge blow to our dynasty. Furthermore, I'm afraid that the Setting Sun Dynasty, Celestial Sect, and Rising Sun Sect will seize this opportunity to cause trouble …"
Seeing that Emperor Xiahou's brows were deeply furrowed, but he did not seem to be disgusted, the middle-aged cultivator was secretly delighted.
He continued, "When the time comes, the dynasty will be besieged on all sides. By then, it will be too late to make a decision. Indecisiveness will lead to chaos. Although Crown Prince Guanxun is more talented than the other princes, his ambition is too great. He established the Myriad Era Association and has long been feared. Now that this matter has occurred, those with ulterior motives will definitely add insult to injury. Furthermore, Your Majesty is in the prime of your life. In another three to five hundred years, the throne may not even be passed to Crown Prince Guanxun. Crown Prince Guanxun controls the Myriad Era Association and his influence will only grow. It is inevitable that he will be tempted … "
Hearing this, Emperor Xiahou pondered for a moment. Suddenly, he looked at the middle-aged cultivator and said, "King Qin, do you have a good plan for this matter?"
"The best plan now is to remove Crown Prince Guanxun from his position as crown prince, then announce to the public that Guanxun colluded with the pirates and has nothing to do with the Xiahou Dynasty. Then, while establishing another crown prince, we will secretly send out experts to capture Guanxun as soon as possible. When the time comes, if it is clear that he did not collude with the pirates, it will not be too late to clear his name. "
The middle-aged martial artist saw through Xiahou Huang's intentions and quickly said.
"After all, this is only a rumor. There is no evidence to prove that Guan Xun has joined the Divine Sword Union. However, for the sake of the Xiahou Dynasty's legacy … I have no choice but to make things difficult for Guan Xun."
A fierce look flashed in Emperor Xiahou's eyes. He nodded and said meaningfully, "Do this in secret. Send a few more experts. Don't let Guan Xun escape. If he dares to disobey my orders …"
"I'm already back. There's no need to make such a big fuss!"
At this moment, the door to the hall suddenly opened, and a voice came from outside.
"Who are you? How dare you trespass into the Civil Affairs Hall!"
The middle-aged warrior was immediately enraged. He turned around and saw Xiahou Guanxun leading three people in from outside the palace.
The three people beside Xiahou Guanxun were naturally Luo Zheng and the Lian siblings. However, all three of them were wearing black veils, so it was impossible to tell their identities.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince!"
The middle-aged warrior's expression changed when he saw Xiahou Guanxun. He had just spoken ill of him in front of Emperor Xiahou and urged Emperor Xiahou to remove him from the position of Crown Prince. Now that he saw Xiahou Guanxun, he could not help but feel guilty.
"Guanxun, how dare you barge in without any notice? Do you still have me, your father, in your eyes?"
Emperor Xiahou was furious when he saw that Xiahou Guanxun had not only barged in but also brought three martial artists with him.
With that, Emperor Xiahou pointed at Luo Zheng and the Lian siblings and said coldly, "The three of you actually dared to enter the palace with your faces covered. How audacious! You deserve to die a thousand times over. Prince Qin, arrest them all. If they dare to resist, kill them on the spot!"
Prince Qin was a prince with a different surname in the Xiahou Dynasty. He was Emperor Xiahou's right-hand man and was extremely powerful. He was also a Yuan Dan expert.
"I advise you to surrender now. Otherwise, I will kill you without mercy!"
Hearing Emperor Xiahou's order, he immediately pounced forward. His body was like a tiger. His Yuan Qi rolled and turned into three palms, directly grabbing Luo Zheng and the other two.
"Guanxun, I see that this person has been speaking ill of you and wants to remove you from the position of Crown Prince. Why don't I get rid of him for you and clear the obstacles for you to inherit the throne? What do you think?"
Luo Zheng asked faintly.
"This Prince Qin has great power and millions of troops. He has always been a supporter of my brother. Naturally, he wants to remove me from the position of Crown Prince so that he can make my brother the Crown Prince. If I don't get rid of him, it will be troublesome for me to inherit the throne. Thank you, master! "
Xiahou Guanxun quickly said.
"Crown Prince Guanxun, I was right about you. You have been coveting the throne for a long time!"
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