Zhao Lan had been suppressed by Zhao Rao all her life. Whether it was when Zhao Yong was still alive or when the Fifth Prince ascended to the throne, it seemed that no matter what she did, there was no way to be in front of Zhao Rao. She was very unwilling.
When the former emperor was alive, although Zhao Rao was cold and distant to him, anyone could see that the former emperor's favorite daughter was Zhao Rao. Otherwise, he would not have tolerated her being so presumptuous, even allowing her to freely enter and exit the palace as she pleased. Other princesses and princes coming in contact with ministers was considered forming a clique for personal gain, but Zhao Rao bribed the ministers without any scruples. Her imperial father also closed one eye and let her do as she pleased. What made Zhao Lan most resentful was that Zhao Rao and Cheng Zheng joined hands to frame her mother.
Even if her mother had done something wrong in the past, it was all in the past. Was the late Empress a good person?
The former Emperor had always been partial to Zhao Rao. He even appointed the Fifth Prince as the Crown Prince because Zhao Rao had brought the Fifth Prince up. But so what? In the end, the Fifth Prince and Zhao Rao had fallen out. If Cheng Zheng had not protected Zhao Rao and helped her seize the Fifth Prince's throne, how could Zhao Rao still be alive?
She had thought that she would have to bow down to Zhao Rao for the rest of her life. Who would have thought that Cheng Zheng would be killed by Lu Yaoyao. Lu Yaoyao was really her benefactor!
Now that she had joined forces with the Fifth Prince's old subordinates, she was going to force Zhao Rao to abdicate no matter what.
Zhao Rao looked at Zhao Lan's hopeful face, and the smile on her face became more and more indifferent.
"The choice you gave me is for all the ministers to force me to abdicate?" Zhao Rao asked Zhao Lan with a smile that wasn't a smile.
"This throne originally did not belong to you." Zhao Lan said, "Now it is just returning it to its rightful owner."
Zhao Lan smiled, "In the end, do you want to return it to its rightful owner, or do you want to use him as a puppet?"
Third Princess, there is no need to talk nonsense with him. We have already controlled the north, south, east, and west gates. As long as we take down the palace, this demoness must surrender. Third Prince Consort said to Zhao Lan.
"It is not too late for you to surrender now!" Zhao Lan said to Song Honao and the other ministers.
Zhao Xiang shouted, "Third sister, do you know what you are doing? Get out of the way! "
"I know what I'm doing!" Zhao Lan said, "You are afraid of death and Zhao Rao, but I am not. For the dignity of the royal family, I must not let Zhao Rao bury Cheng Zheng in the Imperial Tomb. I am doing this for the sake of the Fifth Prince. Second Sister, don't you think that Fifth Brother is very pitiful to be locked up in the palace?"
"Are you doing this for Fifth Brother or for yourself?" Zhao Xiang asked. "We both know."
Zhao Lan sneered, "It seems that you have been put in an important position recently, so you have completely fallen to Zhao Rao's side."
"Third sister, don't make the same mistake again!" Zhao Xiang frowned. She knew the hatred in Zhao Lan's heart. Zhao Lan thought that Concubine De and the Second Prince were killed by Zhao Xiang. "You know what happened to Concubine De and the Second Prince had nothing to do with His Majesty."
"I didn't come for them today, I came for my fifth brother!" Zhao Lan shouted.
Zhao Kuang looked up at Song Hongrao. "You advised us to be tolerant on account of our sisterhood, but now we can't be tolerant even if we wanted to."
Song Honao looked at Zhao Lan and helplessly sighed in his heart. This was the scene that the former emperor didn't want to see the most, but he didn't expect it to happen. "Your majesty, please instruct me."
"What is the punishment for forcing an abdication?" Zhao Kuang asked calmly.
"Nine familial exterminations for their crimes," Song Hongao replied in a deep voice.
Zhao Rao faintly looked at Zhao Lan, "Zhao Lan is this Zhen's younger sister. If her nine generations are executed, then wouldn't this Zhen be implicated? Throw Zhao Lan into the dungeon and I will make a decision later. As for the others … there is no need to execute their families. Those who participated in this palace will be executed on the spot. "
Listening to Zhao Rao's calm command, Zhao Lan suddenly felt an inexplicable uneasiness. For today's abdication, she had secretly planned for a long time. It was impossible for anything to go wrong. Why was Zhao Rao so calm? Shouldn't she be nervous?
"Yes, Your Majesty," Song Hongao replied in a deep voice.
Zhao Lan and the Third Fuma looked at each other and became even more suspicious of Zhao Rao's words.
"Ministers, follow me to the main hall. After the Zhen Country Marquis clears the rebels, we will send Marquis Anning on his way." Zhao Rao walked to the side of the coffin and gently placed her hand on it, "They even want to mess up your last journey. I am very angry. If only you were here, they would not dare to do this."
"Big sister!" Zhao Xiang looked at her nervously.
Zhao Rao did not turn around to look at her. Instead, she walked straight towards the main hall.
The other ministers looked at each other and then at Zhao Lan before turning around and following Zhao Rao.
There was not only one empress in the world. The Heavenly Consort of Yuan Country was also a woman. In these four years, Zhao Rao had been courteous to the ministers and had not done anything stupid. Compared to the Fifth Prince, she was much better. So what if she was a woman? The most important thing was to restore the Qi Country to its former glory.
"None of you will regret this!" Zhao Lan looked at the ministers and gritted her teeth in anger. This was different from what she had imagined. She had thought that there would be ministers who were dissatisfied with Zhao Rao's rule. Didn't they all scold Zhao Rao behind her back? Why was it that at this critical moment, all of them changed sides?
"Third Princess, you should not have come to the palace." Song Honao looked at Zhao Lan calmly.
Zhao Lan said, "I am not trying to force you to abdicate. I just want to set things right!"
Song Honao shook his head and sighed, "You think that you have control of the city gates. In reality, General Huo cannot bring troops to help you."
"What did you say?" Zhao Lan's expression changed.
"After so many years, it is not without reason that His Majesty was able to gain the former Emperor's trust and favoritism." Song Honao said, "His Majesty already knows about your every move."
"Third Princess, don't listen to his nonsense. We are doing things in secret. It is impossible for Zhao Rao to find out." The Third Prince Consort immediately shouted.
Zhao Lan looked nervous. She was indeed worried, "Song Honao, you don't have to use these words to confuse me."
"Since you don't believe me, then there is nothing I can do." Song Honao said as he raised his hand, "Capture the Third Princess and the Third Prince Consort."
"Charge into the palace and capture Zhao Rao. In the future, you will have a meteoric rise!" The Third Prince Consort waved his hand and ordered the soldiers behind him to follow him into the palace.
Da da da — —
The soldiers were still dreaming about their future glory and wealth, but behind them, rows of elite soldiers appeared in an orderly fashion.
Under the sunlight, the armor of the soldiers shone with a cold luster.
Zhao Lan's expression greatly changed. How could the guards, who were hundreds of miles away, be here?
"Put down your weapons and surrender." Song Honao said. After all, today was Cheng Zheng's funeral. It would be better if there was no blood.
"Everyone, follow me and kill our way out!" The Third Prince Consort roared. Since they were going to die anyway, they might as well fight to the death.
Zhao Lan stood in front of Song Honao as she looked in the direction of the palace.
(Nine Headed Bird Academy)
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