"Big Brother Chu, I'll have to trouble you to bring that person to the secret room in my room." Ye Wuchen's gaze fell on the ground and pointed at Yan Ximing.
"Oh, oh." Without a fight, Chu Jingtian, who was feeling very bored, could only rub his head and jog towards Yan Ximing. But immediately, an exaggerated scream came out of Chu Jingtian's mouth. He frantically swung his right hand that had just touched Yan Ximing's body, and at the same time, blew on his hand with all his might. A thin layer of ice had actually formed on his right hand.
Ye Wuchen secretly pinched himself and pointed at Yan Ximing's body, removing the ice seal on her body. Only then did he turn around and walk towards the direction of the Yeh family.
What should come had already come, and what should be resolved had already been resolved. After tonight, the peaceful Tenryū Province would quietly undergo earth-shattering changes. Jue Tian was already dead, and the greatest danger that Ye Wuchen was worried about was temporarily resolved. He could already do whatever he wanted to do without any worries.
The coldness on his hand suddenly disappeared. Chu Jingtian stared at his own hand and looked at it. Then, he tried to touch Yan Ximing's body with an expression as if he had seen a ghost. After that, he dragged Yan Ximing's body and followed behind Yan Tianwei. Cold Cliffs expressionlessly walked side by side with him.
Drip!
A drop of blood flowed out from the corner of Yan Ximing's mouth and fell to the ground, making an almost inaudible sound. At this moment, Cold Cliffs suddenly stopped moving forward and stood there quietly.
"Ice Cube Face, what's wrong?" Chu Jingtian turned around and asked with a puzzled expression.
Cold Cliffs shook his head and continued walking forward, his fists quietly clenched. Ever since that day when he left the Northern Emperor Sect with a terrifying power that came out of nowhere, he would become irritated every time he saw blood. His heart would also beat crazily. He had never told anyone about the process of him leaving the Northern Emperor Sect, not even Ye Wuchen. Whenever he thought about it, his head would hurt so much that it felt like it was going to explode.
In this cold and emotionless world, he did not know what kind of secrets were hidden in his body.
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The news of the Lin family's rebellion and the Emperor of Tenryū Province being stabbed to death by Lin Kuang spread like wildfire across the world, causing a huge uproar and panic in Tenryū Province. For the people of Tenryū Province, everything else was secondary. However, the death of the emperor meant that the court would be in a state of instability and chaos for a long time. This was undoubtedly the best time for Gale Kingdom to invade.
The Heavenly Dragon Imperial Palace was filled with the sound of mourning. Everyone was wearing mourning clothes. Whether it was real or fake, everyone was crying. This was especially true for those who didn't even dare to say a few words in the imperial court. Their cries were especially tragic, and they were even more miserable than if their own parents had died. On this day, the whole country of Tenryū Province mourned. In their grief, they angrily denounced the Lin family and Elder Li and Elder Liu who were bribed by the Lin family to kill the emperor.
The Lin family's rebellion was too sudden. Many people had expected it, but at the same time, it was unexpected. What was expected was that the death of Lin Xiao and Lin Zhan finally caused the Lin family to rebel. What was unexpected was that although the Lin family was powerful, this rebellion, which obviously hadn't been planned for a long time, was tantamount to the death of the entire Lin family. What was even more strange was that two of the three great masters who had always been loyal to the emperor were actually bribed by the Lin family. Many people didn't want to believe it, but they had to. Because without the help of Elder Li and Elder Liu, how could Lin Kuang get close to the emperor and stab him to death under the protection of Black Bear.
There were very, very few people who knew the cause and effect of this, and what they knew would forever remain a secret.
The Lin family's rebellion had come incredibly suddenly, and the collapse of the palace walls was completely unexpected. If it wasn't for the Yeh family's incredibly quick reactions and reinforcements, even if the Lin family's rebellion had been suppressed, the entire palace would have been in great danger. On the day of the Emperor's funeral, although no one praised the Yeh family, the Yeh family's reputation once again rose. At the same time, without the Lin family, no one could compare to the Yeh family.
After the Emperor's funeral, the first question to be asked was who would be the next Emperor. Long Yin had died in his middle age, and wouldn't have left behind any posthumous edicts. As such, the Crown Prince, Long Zheng Yang, became the next Emperor.
At this moment, on the day of Long Yin's funeral, the Crown Prince of Tenryū Province was not in front of his memorial tablet. Instead, he was in a place where there were no outsiders, drinking with someone.
A stream of spicy liquid flowed down his throat, and Long Zheng Yang deeply breathed in. His expression was one of unwillingness and sorrow as he said, "Brother Ye, it's only in front of you that I can say everything that's in my heart without any reservations … my relationship with my father is so faint that it's not even as good as a friend that I met by chance. My father's death should make me feel relieved, but why do I feel as if there's something weighing down on me?"
Ye Wuchen smiled and filled Long Zheng Yang's wine cup as he said, "I know why … it's because your father's death means that you'll be the next Emperor. As for you, you don't want to be the Emperor at all. Being the Crown Prince makes your time in the palace feel like a year. Big brother Long, perhaps you'll live a life worse than death. However, as the Crown Prince, you don't have a choice in this matter. Your father only had 3 sons, and the only ones left are you and your second brother. Your second brother likes to compose poems, and doesn't care about politics. You're already the only choice, and even if you don't want to be the Emperor, you can't. "
Long Zheng Yang's eyes lit up, then slowly dimmed as he bitterly smiled, "Brother Ye, the person who understands me the most in this world will always be you."
"That's because big brother Long has only ever spoken his heart to me." Ye Wuchen smiled.
"Then tell me, what should I do … could it be that I can only be the Emperor who never has freedom? I don't want power, and I'm not my father. Back then, for the sake of the throne, my father killed his own brother … I can't do it, and I don't understand. "Long Zheng Yang said with a pained expression.
"Everyone's ambitions and wants are different. If you're not a fish, how can you know what a fish wants?" Ye Wuchen calmly smiled. Who knew how many people wanted more and more power? There was no limit to their desire for power. Everyone wanted to be able to control others, and they were willing to risk their lives to achieve this. However, this person who had grown up in an Emperor's family was like a tiger. This sort of personality had something to do with his grandfather, Long Zheng. However, this was also good. At the very least, this was what Ye Wuchen wanted to see.
"… …"
"If big brother Long doesn't want to be the Emperor, and instead wants to be free and unfettered to pursue what he wants, that would be a piece of cake." Ye Wuchen said casually as he took a sip of wine.
Long Zheng Yang's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly said, "Brother Ye, I knew you would have a way … hurry and tell me."
"Let Huang'er be the empress. From now on, you can stay in Sky Dragon City or roam the world. What you have is absolute freedom," Ye Wuchen said calmly and looked at him with a smile.
"Phoenix?!" Long Zheng Yang was shocked.
"That's right. As long as you renounce the throne and support your little sister, Long Huang 'er, to become the next Emperor of Tenryū Province, it'll be fine. "
"Ridiculous!" Long Zheng Yang frowned. "Putting everything else aside, how can we let a female become the Emperor?"
"Oh? Why not? "Ye Wuchen raised his eyebrows.
"From ancient times until now, there has never been a female Emperor. How could we let a woman take over? "Long Zheng Yang said seriously.
"Hahahaha!" Ye Wuchen loudly laughed, as if he had heard the funniest thing in the world. He shook his head and looked at Long Zheng Yang with pity, "Big brother Long, I don't know if you'll admit it, but deep down, you're a very cowardly person."
Long Zheng Yang: "… …"
"You've liked Nanhuangzong's princess, Shui Mengchan, since a long time ago, but because she was fated to be your father's woman, you could only hide this in your heart and run away time and time again. Because you're a coward, you don't dare to fight back, and you've never tried to fight back. Similarly, you don't want to be the Emperor, but you've never tried to fight back. Instead, you've been drinking here, trying to see if you can find a way out of me. "
Long Zheng Yang felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and was unable to say anything.
"Indeed, there has never been a female Emperor in Tenryū Province's history, but that doesn't mean that women can't become Emperors. Because you're a coward, you don't even dare to try, just like how you never dared to try to steal Shui Mengchan from your father. " Ye Wuchen narrowed his eyes and sighed, "Big brother Long, you're an outstanding person in all aspects, and you're a true genius. However, your personality makes Wuchen … pity you."
Long Zheng Yang raised the wine cup in front of him and downed it in one gulp, then heavily smashed the cup on the table. He leaned forwards and breathed heavily. Ye Wuchen's words were like sharp knives, stabbing into the depths of his heart, a place that he didn't want anyone to know about, and that he didn't even dare to touch.
"Qingzhou City is the most beautiful city in Tenryū Province, and even in the entire Tianchen Continent. The scenery there is picturesque, and it's filled with heroes. It's a paradise on earth that everyone yearns for. I've already asked people to buy you a small house by the lake, and when Phoenix becomes the Emperor, you can live there. There, not only will no one disturb you or restrict you, but there will also be people to protect you for the rest of your life. Big brother Long, what do you think? "
Long Zheng Yang's heart was in chaos, and after a short moment of silence, he slowly stood up from his seat and looked straight at Tang Hao. Ye Wuchen smiled as he looked back at him, not seeming to feel guilty at all. After a while, Long Zheng Yang sat down heavily and frowned as he said, "You … looks like you've already made arrangements."
"That's right, because I know you too well. As such, I know what you want. As for what I want, big brother Long, I'm sure you already know. "
"What you want is the power to stand at the top," Long Zheng Yang replied in a low voice, his gaze unfocused.
"No, you're wrong." Ye Wuchen shook his head as he slowly said, "What I want is much simpler than what you want. I just want my family and clan to be able to live a peaceful life, and not be provoked by anyone. "
Long Zheng Yang's mouth twitched, and he bitterly laughed, "Phoenix is infatuated with you, and if she becomes the Emperor, your Yeh family's power will be unshakable in Tenryū Province. With Phoenix's feelings for you, Ye Wuchen will be even more noble than the Emperor … in a few years, if Phoenix has a child, he will be the Crown Prince, and his surname will not be Long, but Ye. Hah, if that's the case, not only will your Yeh family be loyal, but you will also have unparalleled power … brother Ye, should I praise you, or should I fear you? "
Ye Wuchen laughed as he said, "Since big brother Long already knows what I want, there's no need to fear me. If you don't feel at ease, I can promise you that I will never let down Phoenix, nor will I have any ambitions towards the Long family's power. "
"Then what gives you the confidence to push Phoenix onto the throne? How can I trust you? "
"Because I'm the Demonic Emperor!"
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