After rushing around for a month, Su Fang returned to Eight Treasures City on his flying sword after handling his family's affairs under Xue Wujian's protection.
After returning to his mansion, Su Fang continued to cultivate, constantly absorbing cold Qi from the ancient mirror into his body. The Yin and Yang energies continued to fuse, forming true Yang Qi.
King Yue would come to visit him every few days, bringing him all kinds of resources. Gradually, King Yue began to show signs of weakness, but each time, he seemed to be lacking in strength.
"Greetings, big brother!"
Within the palace, the maidservants were waiting for orders. At this time, Zhao Ziba rushed into the hall in his dark clothes. Su Fang quickly came out to greet him.
Zhao Ziba and Su Fang sat on the floor of the hall. The maidservants immediately served wine. Zhao Ziba drank a few mouthfuls, clearly not in a good mood.
Su Fang secretly guessed something and put down his wine cup. "What's making big brother so unhappy?"
Zhao Ziba pressed down on the wine cup. "Second brother, due to the incident in the palace, many people are saying that godfather secretly sent assassins to kill Ming King and frame King Lang. The entire court has begun to oppose godfather. Now godfather is sitting on pins and needles, his hair turning white one after another. Furthermore, the Emperor is also dissatisfied with godfather. Godfather is worried that the Emperor will issue a decree to strip godfather of his title."
"How can it be so serious?" Su Fang snorted in shock.
"The imperial family's infighting is just so cruel. Godfather is a prince, so he can't help feeling lonely at the top. If the Emperor really has such thoughts, then godfather, you, and I will all be beheaded. Especially godfather, he has lived for half a year, so how can he give up his title? Unfortunately, I'm a demon general, and I'm working hard to become a big figure in the imperial court for godfather. When the time comes, I'll be able to control a large number of troops and help godfather. If not for this, then I'll definitely kill Ming King or Lang Jun. I'll even kill the Emperor for plotting against godfather!"
These words were obviously said on purpose for Su Fang to hear. Zhao Ziba made an expression of resentment and helplessness.
Su Fang was visibly agitated. "That's right! If something happens to Foster Father, the Prince's Mansion will collapse overnight! Eldest Brother, I have to share Foster Father's burden! I'll go see Foster Father right now!"
"In truth, Foster Father had already made up his mind. He couldn't just sit and wait for death, but Foster Father still couldn't make up his mind. This matter had to be done by the people closest to Foster Father, the people he trusted the most."
"Foster Father's kindness to me is as heavy as a mountain. Big Brother, since you know about this, why don't you tell me the plan and then secretly act with me to fulfill Foster Father's filial piety?"
"You really have such guts and courage!"
"Really?"
Su Fang immediately stood up and patted his chest.
Zhao Zi Ba waved his hand to dismiss the maids and sat down with Su Fang, "In the current dynasty, the old Emperor has been frail and sickly since he was young. He is unable to cultivate and is a piece of trash. He also treats foster father as an outsider. I was thinking of killing the old Emperor and seizing the power of the Emperor. When that time comes, I will be able to control the army of the Empire. With foster father's connections in the dynasty, killing the Emperor would be easy, and seizing control of the palace would be easy as well."
Su Fang paused, he didn't expect this at all, "Assassinate the Emperor!"
Zhao Zi Ba got closer, his eyes flashed coldly, "Look, if we kill King Ming and King Lang, if we kill King Lang, King Ming will still be alive. When that happens, the Emperor will suspect that it was Foster Father who did it. The only way to get rid of Foster Father is to kill the Emperor and help Foster Father seize the throne. When that happens, you and I will be the Imperial Prince, the Crown Prince. Since you have contributed so much to Foster Father, the position of Crown Prince will be yours!"
"This matter …"
"Didn't you just say that you want to fulfill your filial piety for Foster Father?"
"Yes, but I never thought of assassinating the Emperor. We are bound together for glory. Big Brother, how confident are we in assassinating the Emperor?"
"I'm completely confident, because I can command the Imperial Guard. Also, the Emperor is a sickly invalid, and his cultivation base is only at the Dharma Insight realm. Killing him will be very easy. Once I succeed, I'll have you secretly change into a guard and leave the palace."
"Should we tell foster father about this?"
"We cannot tell foster father. If he knows, he will definitely not let you and me take action. He cannot bear to let you take the risk. This matter is settled. We cannot let foster father take care of us for nothing. We have to share his burdens. I will go and prepare now. After a few days, I will bring you out through the secret passage. Do not let foster father find out."
Zhao Zi Ba patted Su Fang's shoulder and reminded him. Only when Su Fang nodded did he turn and leave.
"King Yue is really ambitious. He wants to kill the Emperor. Good, good. Zhao Country is our Family Su's biggest enemy. I can beat him at his own game and kill two birds with one stone."
Su Fang suddenly laughed sinisterly.
King Yue took action.
"Foster Father, that foolish boy took the bait. When he heard that foster father was going to lose power, he was so scared that his face turned white. He already thinks of himself as the master of the King's Mansion and can't let go of everything he has now."
Within the inner palace, Zhao Zi Ba was kneeling on one knee as he reported to the scheming King Yue.
King Yue helped Zhao Zi Ba up and solemnly said, "The plan to assassinate the dragon started a long time ago. How many people have been placed in the Imperial Palace? We've already found the assassins. We're just waiting for you to capture that woman. Once you marry the Princess, that will be the time for us to eliminate the Emperor. If you don't become the Emperor's son-in-law, how will you control the Imperial Palace?"
"Your son has already done his best to display himself in front of the Princess and obtain her favor. Originally, I did not want to use force. But since everything is ready, your son will immediately choose the right time to do this."
"I will strive to eliminate the Emperor within three years and take control of the Imperial Palace. During this time, I will also secretly support the Feather Emperor and the other rebel factions and push them into war."
As soon as he said this, Zhao Zi Ba felt as if he could see himself becoming the Crown Prince.
"Second brother!"
Half a month later
A secret door opened in the inner hall of Su Fang's palace. Just as Zhao Ziba appeared, Su Fang, dressed in black, entered the secret passage with him.
Under the protection of several experts, the two of them ran for two hours before leaving the secret passage.
Outside the Imperial Palace
This was the first time Su Fang had come to the Imperial Palace of Zhao. Outside the high walls was the Imperial Palace that controlled this world.
After dawn, in front of King Yue's Palace.
Zhao Zi Ba was not King Yue's adopted son, but a high ranking official. He and Su Fang looked at the Imperial Palace, "The plan is like this. Big brother will let you enter the Imperial Prison and become a eunuch. You will be placed in the Imperial Palace to serve the Emperor."
A "eunuch" was an existence without a root.
Zhao Zi Ba could guess what Su Fang was afraid of and patted his shoulder, "Don't worry, don't worry. You cannot lose your root. How can big brother let you lose your root? Big brother is very familiar with the officials in the Imperial Prison, and some of them were bought over by Father long ago. They will not let you become a eunuch. In this Imperial Palace, there are only three kinds of people who can get close to the Emperor. The maids, eunuchs, and the Imperial Guards. The Imperial Guards are very strict, and it is not easy to find a vacancy. Even if there is a vacancy, they will take turns patrolling the Imperial Palace.
Su Fang broke out in a cold sweat and wiped his forehead, "Then what do I have to do?"
"Follow the instructions of the Imperial Prison and learn how to be a eunuch. When it is time to take action, I will meet you personally in the Imperial Palace. There is no time to lose. I have already arranged a time to meet at the Imperial Palace."
With a wave of his hand, Zhao Zi Ba ordered two servants to bring Su Fang out of Imperial Heaven Mansion.
He sat on the horse carriage and slowly drove into the main street.
When they were about to reach the Imperial Palace, Su Fang was brought to a deserted place. He saw a middle-aged man who lacked Yang Qi and had Yin Qi waiting for him.
This man was wearing a round hat and a long robe made of coarse cloth. He had a white jade belt around his waist, and looked like a servant who had obtained wealth. The servants were dressed in grey robes, while the eunuchs were much wealthier.
When both parties met, the servants of Imperial Heaven Mansion immediately disappeared. The middle-aged eunuch was slightly plump, and it seemed like he had obtained a lot of benefits in the Imperial Palace.
"I am Wang Fu. Listen to everything I say. Don't say a word and change into these clothes."
The middle-aged eunuch introduced himself and took out a set of clothes that were roughly the same as his.
After Su Fang changed into the clothes, he looked like a little eunuch.
Wang Fu gestured for Su Fang to learn from him. They walked into the main street and arrived in front of the Imperial Palace.
When they arrived at the Imperial Palace, they had to lower their heads and could only look at their shoes. The guards questioned them for a while, and Wang Fu settled everything with a few sentences. He brought Su Fang into the Imperial Palace officially.
The Imperial Palace was already used to the atmosphere of the Imperial Palace. The Imperial Palace was even more majestic. There were deep walls and courtyards everywhere, and there were even more soldiers.
The Imperial Palace was also very big, and it was divided into many courtyards. After five minutes, Su Fang followed Wang Fu to the palace where the Imperial Prison was located.
When they arrived, they saw eunuchs everywhere. There were young, middle-aged, and old people. Wang Fu seemed to be a big shot as everyone had to bow to him when they saw him.
"From now on, you will be called Yun An. No one will check your identity. From now on, you have to learn their actions and expressions when they speak!"
After passing through layers of doors, it was the place where the Imperial Prison worked. Wang Fu brought Su Fang into another room. Soon, an old eunuch came in.
The old eunuch immediately bowed to Su Fang. "Young Lord!"
"You're welcome. Now, my identity is the same as yours. There is no Young Lord here, only Yun An!" Su Fang replied politely.
"I was promoted by the Lord in my early years and gradually became one of the three main eunuchs in charge of the Imperial Prison. Wang Fu is already an Imperial Secretary. In the future, Young Lord should speak less in the Imperial Palace. You can do things quietly!"
The old eunuch introduced himself with a hoarse expression. However, he was a real eunuch. "Wang Fu, everything has been arranged. In the future, Young Lord will be on duty in the Spring Garden beside the Zhengtian Hall. Bring Young Lord there immediately and settle him down properly!"
"Yes!"
After meeting the old eunuch, Wang Fu brought Su Fang out of the Imperial Prison. Before leaving, he collected some items and then lowered his head as he walked past the various courtyards.
"Young Lord, this is the Spring Garden. It is also the garden of the Imperial Palace. The area is very big, and there are more than thirty eunuchs on duty. However, they are all my subordinates!"
At that moment, they entered a long and tall wall that protected the Spring Garden.
This was the Spring Garden. Entering it was equivalent to entering another world. There were mountains, rivers, flowers, and grass. It probably took up tens of thousands of acres of land.
The female servants and eunuchs were cleaning the place, planting flowers, and clearing the weeds.
Wang Fu called everyone over and introduced Su Fang to them. He then brought Su Fang to two ordinary courtyards that were separated from the Spring Garden by a wall. One of them was the residence of the female servants, while the other was the residence of the thirty eunuchs.
There were many rooms and they were all very unique. Beside them was the Spring Garden. One could enter it at any time to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
"Young Lord, once you get used to it, I will arrange for you to be an Imperial Secretary here. Now, Young Lord, please learn some etiquette from me!"
Wang Fu opened the door to a few eunuchs who were resting and immediately began teaching Su Fang various aspects.
Night arrived.
"Brother Yun was recommended by Lord Wang. In the future, you have to put in a good word for us!"
"It is not easy for everyone in the Imperial Palace!"
In the courtyard, the eunuchs who had just finished their day's work surrounded Su Fang. They wanted to curry favor with this person who was suddenly brought in by an Imperial Secretary.
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