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The rebels were unable to break into the palace from beginning to end. Only when the rebels entered the capital did a small group of imperial guards in the palace rebel.

Unfortunately, both Emperor Qianwu and Xie Jingchi and Shen Shuyi had been prepared for this, so as soon as the slightest sign of rebellion arose, these rebels were all killed.

The next day, the palace had returned to its previous tranquility.

The eunuchs and palace maids used water to wash away the bloodstains from last night. The corpses were carried away one after another, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood.

Emperor Qianwu called Xie Jingchi and Shen Shuyi over, and his gloomy expression was much less than before.

"Please sit down." Emperor Qianwu ordered people to give the two of them seats, turning a string of sandalwood beads in his hand.

"Jingchi's identity can no longer be concealed. What do you think?" Emperor Qianwu asked in a deep voice, his eyes fixed on the two of them.

Xie Jingchi looked at Emperor Qianwu and asked, "How is your father's health?" instead of answering.

Emperor Qianwu raised his eyebrows: "Why do you ask that?"

Xie Jingchi said calmly, "If your father is still in good health, I am willing to continue to garrison Liangzhou with my wife and expand the territory of Daqian. If your father is ill, I am willing to stay by his side and fulfill my filial duty."

Shen Shuyi couldn't help but praise it, what a brilliant answer.

What I meant was, if you are capable, then you are still my father, and as a son, I will not do anything to disobey your superiors or kill the king or his father. But if you are really not capable, I also want to fight for that position.

"However, as for how to arrange my son's placement, I will follow your instructions." Xie Jingchi spoke again and expressed his loyalty to Emperor Qianwu.

Emperor Qianwu squinted his eyes and stared at him for a long time, then slowly sighed.

"You are indeed the child who looks most like me."

Back then, he had been frank and arrogant, thinking why couldn't he fight for that position? He even dared to challenge his father. If you don't believe me, just let him sit there and see.

It is rare to see someone coveting the throne so blatantly.

But the emperor did not scold him. Instead, he stood up and made room under his buttocks for him to sit on and try.

At that time, he didn't feel anything, but instead felt that the chair was hard and uncomfortable, and even suggested adding a cushion on it.

Upon hearing this, his father laughed and told him that it was the highest position in the world, but also the loneliest position.

He used to be dismissive, but after sitting in this position for so many years, he finally understood what the words meant.

However, he was also glad that he seemed to be luckier than his father.

At least, the woman he once loved is still by his side, at least, his brother once risked his life to plan for him, at least... he has such an outstanding son.

Today, the country is more prosperous than when his father was on the throne. It seems that he does not have too many regrets.

Emperor Qianwu came back to his senses, looked at Xie Jingchi, and asked more directly: "Do you want to sit in that seat?"

Xie Jingchi raised the corners of his lips, his smile wanton and arrogant: "Of course, a son who doesn't want to be an emperor is not a good son! The vast land is at my disposal, and I control life and death. Father, who wouldn't like that feeling?"

"Hahahahaha! You are worthy of being my son! Good, good!" Emperor Qianwu laughed out loud.

Shen Shuyi also smiled with relief.

Yes, maybe Emperor Qianwu never minded others coveting his throne, as long as you have the ability, but he hated fratricide, hypocrisy and calculation, double-talk, and even more so, restlessness!

If you have the ability, he would be happy to do so.

But if you don't have this ability, he will only laugh at you for overestimating your own abilities and being stupid!

Of course, even so, this position can only be given by him, and you cannot take it away from him.

This is the majesty and power of the emperor!

"If Your Majesty thinks there is someone better than me, as long as he can convince me, I am willing to be your minister and assist you wholeheartedly without any second thoughts!" Xie Jingchi stood up and expressed his position to Emperor Qianwu.

Emperor Qianwu did not answer, but said: "I heard that Shuyi is already more than four months pregnant."

Shen Shuyi stood up and replied, "Your Majesty, that's right."

Emperor Qianwu said slowly, "When you return to the palace this time, I will announce your status as the Ninth Prince. You will still be in charge of the Tiger Army. At the same time, I will appoint you as the Crown Prince and Shen Shuyi as the Crown Princess."

After saying this, Emperor Qianwu seemed to have unburdened himself and looked much more relaxed.

Xie Jingchi did not thank him immediately, but stared at Emperor Qianwu seriously and looked at him carefully.

Emperor Qianwu was so angry at the disrespectful look that his beard curled up: "You brat! Why are you staring at me like that?"

Xie Jingchi didn't laugh, but asked, "Are you really not feeling well?"

Emperor Qianwu sneered: "It's hard to believe that you still have me in your heart."

After a pause, seeing the concern in his eyes, Emperor Qianwu sighed: "Don't worry, you won't die. I only took the pill for a year, and then I deceived those court officials."

"Then why are you so anxious to appoint a crown prince?" Xie Jingchi spoke to him more and more unscrupulously.

Emperor Qianwu smiled, and vaguely recalled the appearance of Xie Jingchi when he first met him in the harem when he was a child.

The little thing was young, with red lips and white teeth, but he was rebellious and dared to call him old man, which made him very angry.

Emperor Qianwu said with a smile: "I and Xiang Fei have missed each other for so many years, can't I go out for a walk? Besides, I have lived in the deep palace for a long time, and I want to see what the world looks like now."

Xie Jingchi: "Haha, you are thoughtful. Shushu and I still want to go out for a walk."

Emperor Qianwu cursed angrily, "You've been playing outside for three years, isn't that enough? How can a prince be like you? You've been going wherever you want these past few years, your whereabouts are erratic and you've acted recklessly!"

"Eh? Father, please speak with conscience! For so many years, I have been involved in the affairs of the emperor without being in his position. I have done everything that a prince should do."

Shen Shuyi stood aside and smiled gently.

There are too many things in this world that are said insincerely and done against one's will. It is ultimately difficult to find complete and sincere love between people.

But even so, it doesn’t mean that some love and emotions are in vain.

What’s important is that any friendship and contribution should be cherished and reciprocated.

*

After Xiao Tingshan and his group were defeated, Shen Shuyi and Xie Jingchi lived peacefully in the palace for half a month.

It was not until Emperor Qianwu planned to return to the palace that she left reluctantly.

Although she rarely soaked in the hot spring pools here because she was pregnant, she had to admit that the temporary palace was less cold and majestic than the imperial palace, and more comfortable and cozy, allowing her to relax for a little while.

On the return carriage, Shen Shuyi whispered to Xie Jingchi, "Jiang Li's family has not yet been rehabilitated, and Qin Xin and the others are poisoned. I wonder if His Majesty will cure them."

Xie Jingchi lay on Shen Shuyi's lap, playing with her hair: "When I take over, I will redress the Jiang Li family. After all, the old man still wants to save some face. As for Qin Xin and the others' poison, the old man gave me the antidote. There is no need to rush."