kingnovel Chapter 346 I’m not dead yet!
Chapter 346 I’m not dead yet!
His words were powerful and resonant, echoing in the hall like a buzzing sound. Everyone looked at each other in surprise.
A supporter of Prince Su had already rushed over, picked up the wooden sword on the ground, and after taking a closer look, he said happily:
"That's right! This wooden sword is indeed unsharpened! It can't kill anyone! You are deliberately trying to frame His Highness Prince Su!"
King Kang frowned.
Unexpectedly, Prince Su actually had a trick up his sleeve. He glared at the commander of the imperial guards, who lowered his head silently.
Outside the door, Su Zhe raised his eyebrows.
King Kang's side had a plan, and they had a ladder to climb over the wall.
The situation was perilous from the moment Prince Su entered the city, so they naturally didn't dare to relax for a moment. Finding a way to transfer him to the Imperial Guards was also a precautionary measure.
Unexpectedly, it would come in handy here today.
"Hahahahaha!"
At the banquet, Prince Kang suddenly burst into laughter. He shook his dragon robe and stood up leisurely. He walked down the steps and personally helped Prince Su to his feet, saying with a smile:
"Seventh brother, it turned out to be a misunderstanding! Get up."
Then he turned to Emperor Jingde and said:
"Father, perhaps it's because the lights in this hall are dim, the war drums are so passionate and sad, and the sword is so realistic, that it scared you."
As he spoke, he pulled Prince Su forward, pushed aside the imperial guards, and helped the distraught Emperor Jingde up from the ground.
"Father, you are drunk. The ground is cold. Get up quickly."
"Fake?" Emperor Jingde had a splitting headache. Not only did he see double, but he also saw Prince Su transformed into Li Qian and rushing towards him. He was so scared that he pushed him away and shouted:
"Go away! Don't touch me!"
Prince Su was pushed to the ground by Emperor Jingde.
He understood today's farce clearly. It was Prince Kang's group who had deliberately plotted to harm him. However, although they had prepared wooden swords in advance, they had not expected Emperor Jingde to treat him so publicly.
Everyone present was puzzled.
In the past two years, everyone has witnessed that Prince Su has grown from a forgotten and impoverished prince to the Prince Su with outstanding military achievements.
The emperor has always been very friendly to His Royal Highness Prince Su, and they seem to have a deep father-son relationship.
How could such a sudden change happen today?
King Kang was secretly pleased.
His father, the Emperor, appeared magnanimous, benevolent, and wise on the surface, but in reality, he was petty and extremely suspicious. Furthermore, he had only gained the throne through accidental luck, and his inherent lack of confidence and inferiority made him unable to stand seeing his sons who were more outstanding than him!
Neither the eldest brother Li Qian nor the fourth brother Li Gan had a good ending. And now, it was finally the turn of the seventh brother.
The seventh brother has made outstanding military achievements and is praised by the people.
But it was precisely because of this that the emperor felt even more fearful, fearing that all his past grudges would be blamed on him.
Coupled with the hallucinogen specially made by my mother, it can amplify the fear and panic in my heart a hundred or a thousand times.
Emperor Jingde trembled and stood up from the ground, pointing at Prince Su and shouting:
"You, do you think that because you conquered the northern border and achieved such great feats, you can ignore me? Do you think that you can be complacent just because you pacified the entire world?
You traitor!
You even made the people kneel down and chant "Long live!" On the way back, you acted so arrogant! I'm not dead yet!
You stationed troops in the northern border, and I issued three imperial edicts before you returned. You, like your elder brother, are harboring ulterior motives and are full of ambition! Tell me, are you planning a rebellion?!"
As the cry of rebellion resounded throughout the hall, Emperor Jingde fell forward with a grunt.
"Father!"
"emperor!"
There was an exclamation in the hall.
Prince Kang rushed forward, supported Emperor Jingde, and shouted:
"The emperor has fainted from anger. Someone, come quickly and carry him back to his bedroom!"
A group of people immediately gathered around and carried Emperor Jingde to the back. Concubine Jiang wanted to step forward to help, but was stopped by Concubine De.
"Sister, I'm afraid the emperor doesn't want to see you and your son right now."
After saying that, he left with the crowd.
Everyone in the hall was in an uproar.
The sudden change in Mengdu turned all the drunkenness of Prince Su into cold sweat. Now he was completely sober. He sat on the ground with sweat all over his head, puzzled.
Sun Zhonghuai and Pei Heng walked over quickly.
In the second half of the night, Emperor Jingde suddenly went crazy, which was beyond their expectations. Sun Zhonghuai said in a deep voice:
"Looking at the emperor's appearance, is he drunk and confused?"
Pei Heng shook his head.
"No, he's not drunk. It seems he's taken some hallucinogenic drugs like Wu Shi San. Madam Jiang, has the Emperor behaved abnormally recently?"
Concubine Jiang said:
"General, you are absolutely right. I agree. As for the anomaly, the Emperor has rarely summoned me recently, but Concubine De has been unusually attentive, either bringing me soup or medicine or offering beautiful women for the Emperor's amusement."
Pei Heng pondered for a moment, and suddenly his expression changed drastically.
"I'm afraid something bad is going to happen tonight. Your Highness, quickly send a message to General Lin, telling him to be vigilant in the city tonight to prevent any disturbances."
Lin Wanfu volunteered, "I'll go!"
Before he finished speaking, he had already rushed out of the hall.
Pei Heng turned to Su Zhe and said:
"Call your men and follow Prince Su to Jingde Palace. Stay in the dark. If anything changes, act accordingly."
"Brother-in-law, are you afraid that Prince Kang will rebel?" Su Zhe was startled.
"Regardless of whether he is plotting a rebellion or not, the situation tonight is extremely unfavorable to His Royal Highness Prince Su. It is best to be prepared at all times."
As he said this, he looked in the direction of Su Li.
Su Li pulled Song Ci over and said, "Don't worry, General. I'll leave the palace now. Ah Ci will stay with me tonight. I'll take care of the family."
"it is good!"
Pei Heng turned to Duke Yong, Marquis Yong'an and others and said:
"My Lords, the Emperor is ill, and as his subjects we should go and visit him."
"Of course! Please, General."
Duke Yong raised his hand and rushed to the back hall with Marquis Yong'an and several other former close ministers of Emperor Jingde.
……
In the Jingde Hall, several men in black were rummaging through boxes and cabinets looking for something.
Tonight, a grand ceremony was being held in the Jinluan Palace, and all the imperial guards were deployed there for protection. The defenses at Jingde Palace had clearly been relaxed. Tuoba Rao, acting on the time specified by Concubine De, took advantage of the situation and sneaked his men inside.
Currently looking for blueprints of artillery and muskets.
After searching for a while, one of them whispered:
"Princess, I found it."
Tuoba Rao quickly moved over and saw a thick stack of drawings with complicated lines and many incomprehensible twisted words on them.
But looking at the shape of the picture, she recognized it at a glance.
"Yes, this is it!"
Tuoba Rao's heart leaped with joy, his eyes gleaming with excitement.
With cannons and muskets, Beimang no longer has to fear Nanqi.
Fuck the peace talks!
It was just a temporary expedient. Once she returned safely to Beimang with the blueprints, she would tear up the treaty, regroup, march south, and destroy Nanqi in one fell swoop.
"Let's go! Counting the time, the ceremony ahead is almost over."
After putting the drawings away, Tuoba Rao was about to find an opportunity to slip back when he heard a noise coming from the door.
The gate of Jingde Hall creaked open from the outside. Then a shrill, effeminate voice called out:
"Hey, be gentle! Be careful not to bump the emperor again!"